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The world was stunned when a horse was attacked at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. The horrifying act was seen in the modern pentathlon event. German coach Kim Raisner punched the horse during the match.

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The incident took place after a horse named Saint Boy refused to take the course during the match. While people came forward, criticizing the cruel act, Big Bang Theory fame Kaley Cuoco who loves horses also spoke about the incident. Cuoco even offered to buy the horse from the team that doesn’t deserve the animal.

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‘ Rider and trainer are a disgrace’ said Kaley Cuoco

Social media has a great power to send across messages and Kaley also took advantage. Kaley shared a series of stories on her Instagram against the German team.

Kaley posted, saying, ” I feel it’s my duty and heart to comment on this disgrace. This is not Olympic showjumping. This is a disgusting, classless, abusive representation of our sport in so many ways. This team should be ashamed of themselves. “?

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She even attacked the German team in her stories for disgracing the sport. Kayley posted, ” You and your team did not do your country proud or this sport. You make us look bad. Shame on you and godspeed to any animal that comes in contact with you. “

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Kayle offers to buy the horse from Tokyo Olympics 2020 at any price

Kayle has a special place for animals and specifically horses. As she is married to Karl Cook, a horse trainer, hence her love and sensitivity towards horses are genuine.

Further, showing her displeasure on the incident, she posted, saying, ” I’ll buy that horse outright and show it the life it should have. Name your price.” She even asked her followers to repost the story so that she can give the horse a new home.

The German coach Kim Raisner has received a suspension after her unacceptable behavior at Tokyo Olympics 2020. The coach had even asked the German rider, Annika Schleu, to hit the horse with the fist during the match.

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The incident has raised a lot of questions against the participants and also for the removal of equestrian sport from the Olympics. The image of the horse Saint Boy went viral, in which the innocent animal’s fear was clearly visible.

In the same place where Simone Biles withdrew because of her mental health, a horse was punched after not being able to perform. Will Equestrian be part of the Paris Olympics 2024?

Also read: VIDEO: Olympic Champion Caeleb Dressel Shows Off His Dog?s Speedy Swimming Skills

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Shreya Verma is a US Sports Content Strategist at EssentiallySports, with a focus on Olympic sports and athlete storytelling, covering beats like tennis, gymnastics, basketball, track and field, wrestling, and more. A qualified National Level air pistol shooter, she brings the unique perspective of both an athlete and a journalist to her work. Over the past four years at EssentiallySports, she has covered some of the biggest sporting stages, from managing the Olympic Sports desk during the Winter Olympics 2022 to spearheading the US Open 2025 coverage and content strategy. In 2024, she was on the ground in Paris for the Summer Olympics, where she interviewed legends and rising stars, including Carl Lewis, Laurie Hernandez, Fred Kerley, Noah Lyles, Quincy Hall, and Grant Holloway, who memorably offered her the chance to try on his gold medal. She also connected with icons and fan favorites such as Tom Brady, Katie Ledecky, Tara Davis & Hunter Woodhall, Andy Murray, Ilona Maher, Kevon Williams, Jonathan Owens, and Neeraj Chopra, while capturing emotional family perspectives from Nellie Biles, Jordan Chiles’ mother, Suni Lee’s mother, and Katie Ledecky’s brother, Michael. Her journalism is marked by authenticity, access, and a deep passion for highlighting perseverance and human connection in sports. Inspired by Olympic champions like Allyson Felix and Vincent Hancock, Shreya continues to carve her path as a storyteller.

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