Photo: Getty ImagesOne of New Zealand's leading equestrian figures has accepted a life ban from showjumping. His Olympian daughter agreed to a suspended sanction for alleged misconduct on a tour to Australia this year. This comes as members of the New Zealand team complained to Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) about McVean and daughter Katie Laurie's conduct during the 2017 senior showjumping tour of Australia in April. McVean was the chef d'equipe and coach for the all-female team comprising Laurie, Lily Tootill, Natasha Brooks and Samantha Morrison. Laurie was inducted into the New Zealand Horse of the Year Show Hall of Fame in 2015 and is described as the "golden girl" of New Zealand showjumping by website nzequestrian.org.nz.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 05, 2017 18:00 UTC