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Decision pending in the Amy Tryon case

The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) hearing in the case of alleged abuse at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event involving U.S. rider Amy Tryon and horse Le Samurai, took place on Monday, June 25 at the FEI Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.



Tryon is being investigated for abuse after Le Samurai sustained an injury during the cross-country portion of the Rolex event. The horse was later euthanized.



The following individuals gave evidence at the oral hearing:
Christian Landolt
Wayne Roycroft
Catrin Norinder
Frits Sluyter
Rebecca Broussard
Amy Tryon
Mark Phillips
Karen O’Connor

The FEI panel examined the evidence, which included numerous witness statements and video footage in addition to the testimony of those listed above.

The panel accepted the evidence presented and will issue its decision no later than 30 days from June 25.

Missed the story? Check out the past news coverage:

Alleged Abuse During Rolex

USEF Statement on the Injury to Le Samurai

Statement From Amy Tryon

Team Tryon Website

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Abigail Boatwright

Abigail Boatwright is a freelance writer and photographer based in Texas, and is the editor of Horse Illustrated’s sister publication, Western Life Today.

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