Annika Schleu's hopes of winning a medal in the pentathlon were ended in harrowing fashion after her horse Saint Boy refused to jump. Annika Schleu was reduced to tears after her horse Saint Boy refused to jump in the pentathlonImagine: You come 4th in Rio, you go again, train so hard, ‘Tokyo will be my Games’. While on top of her mount, she looked to get the panicked Saint Boy to co-operate using her whip. That brought a rapid end to her lead, and Saint Boy then buckled despite Schleu looking to guide him around the course for another go. Her tears were broadcast for all to see as Saint Boy jumped around, remaining alarmed and in no fit state to compete.

Source: Daily Mail August 06, 2021 17:44 UTC