Why did Kim Raisner hit the horse?

Raisner could be heard on TV telling Schleu to hit the horse to get Saint Boy to behave. Raisner was then seen hitting the horse once above his back leg. The incident was quickly picked up on social media, sparking a debate about the welfare of horses taking part in the modern pentathlon.

What was wrong with Saint Boy?

During the pentathlon, a horse named Saint Boy — ridden by German athlete Annika Schleu — refused to jump multiple obstacles. This resulted in Schleu having a very public meltdown, and German coach Kim Raisner being disqualified after she was caught on camera punching the horse.

Did Alica Schmidt win a medal?

Schmidt, who grew up in the Bavarian city of Ingolstadt, began racing as a child. She won medals at several German national youth tournaments and came to prominence at the 2017 European junior athletics championships, where she won a silver medal with the German 4x400m relay squad.

Do Olympic riders own their horses?

Riders typically do not own their horses which sell for 5 to 7 figure prices depending on their level of training. Many riders teach horse riding and train other people’s animals and rely on prize money to help with the thousands of dollars for horse and equipment transport and accommodation.

Did Saint Boy get put down?

Saint Boy bucked and misbehaved during the warmup and after Schleu struggled to get him into the arena, the horse completely gave up after colliding with the fifth hurdle. Schleu was in tears during the showjumping event after Saint Boy let her down, and eventually finished 31st overall.

Where is Alicia Schmidt from?

Worms, GermanyAlica Schmidt / Place of birth

Schmidt was born in 1998 in Worms, Germany. Her family now lives in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany. She attended Fresenius University of Applied Sciences.

How tall is Alicia Schmidt?

5′ 9″Alica Schmidt / Height

How expensive is an Olympic horse?

In total, the cost of a dressage horse at the Olympics could be anywhere from $102,000-$142,000. Many professional equestrian competitions often offer a monetary prize for winning, so part of the incentive to perform well comes from simply needing to maintain the ability to compete!