A second British rider is at the centre of a social media storm over whip abuse.

Netherlands-based show jumper Ben Talbot, 32, was barred from a four-star show in Germany the weekend after striking his horse Everglade six times when the grey refused.

Talbot also jabbed the nine-year-old in the mouth as he rode away from the fence, after the commentator asked him to stop and visit the judgesโ€™ box immediately. Social media was quick to compliment the ground jury for its decisive action.

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