the company has lost billions in revenue.

cross country running and laser pistol shooting uses horses that riders do not train with before the competition.The incident occurred during Fridays show jumping round of the womens equestrian competition.

Saint Boy had also refused to perform for a Russian athlete prior to Schleus event on Friday.he refused to do several of the required maneuvers.Raisner then punched the horse above its back leg.

became distressed and refused to jump or follow the commands of rider Annika Schleu.Then her coach Kim Raisner violated the rules by punching the horse.

Germanys coach for the modern pentathlon.

and athletes typically meet and bond with the horses for the first time shortly before the competition.Most of the animals live freely in rivers and reproduce without control.

Colombia on Tuesday began the sterilization of hippopotamuses.Hippos float in the lagoon at Hacienda Napoles Park.

which is why the government is arranging for the possibletransfer of hipposto other countries.a plan that was announced in March.