Sebastien Benoit Devrainne, a prominent equestrian coach from France, is facing six criminal charges related to sexual abuse, including sexual exploitation and luring a child under 18. These charges stem from incidents that occurred between 2011 and 2015, with additional allegations of sexual assault involving different complainants from January 2012 to June 2023. The incidents are reported to have taken place in Kelowna and Langley, B.C.
Devrainne made a brief court appearance on May 26, 2024, with the case scheduled to continue on June 3. Although he is not currently in custody, he has been ordered to refrain from any contact with individuals under 18. The media initially withheld his identity following his arrest on November 7, 2023, but it was later revealed in March 2024.
As a coach with Devrainne Performance Horses, he has trained riders at various competitive levels across North America and has competed internationally as recently as 2023. A court-ordered ban is in place to protect the identities of the survivors involved in the case.