Annika Schleu, the modern pentathlete, sparked a debate about equestrian sport at the 2021 Olympic Games when she whipped her horse SaintBoy.
Do you still dream about Saint Boy sometimes?
No, but of course the name immediately brings back images and feelings. This experience will certainly have an impact on me for the rest of my career.
Olympics three years ago in Tokyo: After two disciplines you were clearly on course for gold – until your horse Saint Boy refused four times and the competition was over for you. Bitter.
When I was breaking in on the practice field, I had no problems at all with the gelding, but I had seen him in the course under the Russian starter and was very worried. The horse was obviously completely overwhelmed by the stadium, and I had a bad feeling.
Source: Stern
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