While Andrew McConnon competed at Burghley last weekend, images of him allegedly abusing horses on private property were going viral.
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Double bridles in FEI dressage are considered a 'sport' matter and not a 'welfare' one, which makes them ineligible for review until 2026.
The USA also became the first nation other than Great Britain to win a Para Dressage Team event at a Paralympic Games.
The British rider bested a field of 26 over Olaf Peterson Jr.'s challenging track, which produced just three first-round clears.
It was a record-breaking 7th consecutive individual gold for Boyd Exell and the 12th Dutch team gold in Szilvásvárad, Hungary.
France grabbed the gold, while China and Malaysia secured spots on the podium - a historic first in the sport.
The CPKC International Grand Prix presented by Rolex at the Spruce Meadows Masters drew huge crowds and a large star-studded field of 38.
Canadians had to compete with the disadvantage of no drop score; Germany won and defending champions Ireland were second.
Canada placed fifth of the seven nations in the popular event, led by Tiffany Foster and Figor's double-clear effort.
HITS Hudson Valley Championship Week began with a win for the US rider; Canadian Mario Deslauriers riding Genial de B'neville placed 5th.