Dressage Star Patrik Kittel's Horse Lost Oxygen
Dressage star Patrik Kittel's horse lost oxygen in its tongue during two World Cup competitions.
A series of pictures accessed by Sportbladet reveal that Kittel and other top riders apply too much pressure in the mouths of their horses.
The tongue is blue-purple
According to veterinarian Christine Levring, "That's not what a healthy tongue looks like."
Patrik Kittel responded to Sportbladet, "I understand that the images can raise questions."
The FEI is investigating the case, which occurred during the dressage World Cup.
- The incident involved Kittel's horse losing oxygen in its tongue.
- Too much pressure was applied in the horse's mouth.
- The FEI is investigating the case.
Author's summary: Patrik Kittel's horse suffered oxygen loss.