Thousands support top rider in #MankiniGate
Horse & Hound|February 22, 2024
Equestrian Australia reviewed Shane Rose's costume in a fancy dress class
ELEANOR JONES
Thousands support top rider in #MankiniGate

EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA (EA) has found that Olympic event rider Shane Rose did not breach its code of conduct by wearing a mankini in a fancy dress jumping class – after “concerns had been raised”.

On 18 February EA said it was reviewing Shane’s dress at the Wallaby Hill Equestrian Extravaganza eventers versus jumpers class on 11 February.

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