Olympic Equestrian Suspended After Rider Caught Whipping Horse 40+ Times On Video

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The clip of Ryan and Nico, the horse -- said to be about two years old -- surfaced recently on social media, prompting Equestrian Australia (EA) to launch a formal investigation into the dressage competitor, who was seen striking the animal over 40 times.

EA said they were "extremely alarmed and concerned" over what they saw from Ryan ... who is an accomplished rider who even repped the folks down under during the 2008 Summer Olympics.

"The person depicted in the video is a member of Equestrian Australia," the organization said.

"Equestrian Australia has this afternoon imposed a provisional suspension of this person’s membership of Equestrian Australia and their rights, privileges, and benefits associated with their membership."

The governing body continued ... "This means they may take no part in competitions or events as competitor or Official or in the organisation of, or participation in, any event under the jurisdiction of Equestrian Australia."

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