Olympian Heath Ryan is suing international horse sport officials as well as Equestrian Australia, alleging he was banned over a horse whipping incident after an unlawful video recording was used against him. . newsiviewlistenLoading ABC NewsNews HomeEquestrian Heath Ryan sues horse sport officials over whipping banShareShare articleEquestrian Heath Ryan sues horse sport officials over whipping banGBy Giselle Wakatama. Heath Ryan is taking court action over a horse whipping ban.