Overview
- Local police and the district veterinary office have opened investigations, and no suspect information has been released.
- An eyewitness and former Bavarian federation official reported six ponies had manes, tails and some forelocks cut, and several horses had tongues tightly bound with rubber bands.
- The incidents were discovered overnight in a shared stable housing ponies for Bavaria’s selection to the national Preis der Besten youth competition.
- The attending veterinarian, Dr. Michael Zeitelhack, said only a few animals were affected and assessed their overall condition as good.
- Organizers condemned the acts and will tighten access controls and other security measures at Munich’s Olympia equestrian facility.