2021 November 3, Victor Mather, “Modern Pentathlon Drops Equestrian Competition After Abuse Claims”, inThe New York Times[1]:
In Tokyo, that led to accusations of abuse after a Germanpentathlete and medal contender, Annika Schleu, was assigned a stubborn horse that refused to jump at all.
2024 August 10, Sarah Lyall, “Dear Pentathletes: Enjoy Your Last Ride. Get Ready for the Obstacle Course.”, inThe New York Times[2]:
While thepentathletes at the Paris Games are indeed riding horses over a series of jumps as part of the event, they will face an entirely different fifth discipline when they get to Los Angeles in 2028: a race the organizers are calling a “‘Ninja Warrior’-style obstacle course.”
