Horse riding to be dropped in modern pentathlon from 2028 LA Games
Horse riding will be removed from modern pentathlon’s programme at the Olympics from Los Angeles 2028, the sport’s governing UIPM announced, with a consultation process set to start soon to find a suitable replacement.
The decision comes after Germany’s modern pentathlon coach Kim Raisner hit Annika Schleu’s horse, Saint Boy, at the Tokyo Games this year when it refused to jump a fence. The incident led to widespread criticism of the sport.
Animal advocacy group PETA’S senior vice president Kathy Guillermo welcomed the decision but called for change to be effected in the 2024 Paris Games.