Dog debate reopens after rider fall at top-level event

A high-profile incident at a five-star event has re-opened debate over dogs at events.

Tokyo Olympic team gold and individual silver medallist Tom McEwen and his ride Bob Chaplin, who was making his five-star debut, were on the final approach to the corner at 29a (Kombination “Close to Home”) at Luhmühlen Horse Trials (18 June), when a dog on an extendable lead ran on to the track (report, 23 June).

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Article written by: Lucy Elder