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VERSAILLES, France — Equestrian's governing body has issued a warning to Brazilian rider Carlos Parro for potentially causing "unnecessary discomfort" to his horse Safira after receiving evidence from an animal rights group. The decision was handed down by the Federation for Equestrian Sports just days after the withdrawal of three-time Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin from the Paris Games. A letter and photos were sent to FEI president, Ingmar De Vos, from animal rights group PETA on Friday. One photo shows Parro hyper-flexing Safira's neck in a prohibited movement called "Rollkur" — compromising the horse's breathing. The FEI says "the action of the athlete could have caused unnecessary discomfort to the horse" and that its stewards will remain vigilant.
