Charlotte Dujardin Withdraws from Paris Olympics Amid Whipping Controversy
A video showing British Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse has led to her withdrawal from the Paris Games and a provisional suspension by the FEI. The footage, released by a whistleblower aiming to 'save dressage,' depicts Dujardin striking the horse's legs during training. Following the video's emergence, Dujardin, a six-time Olympic medallist, issued an apology calling her actions a significant error of judgment.
A video showing British Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse has led to her withdrawal from the Paris Games and a provisional suspension by the FEI.
The footage, released by a whistleblower aiming to 'save dressage,' depicts Dujardin striking the horse's legs during training.
Following the video's emergence, Dujardin, a six-time Olympic medallist, issued an apology calling her actions a significant error of judgment.
Her UK Sport funding and endorsement deals with KBIS and Equine LTS have been suspended.
The incident has sparked debate within the dressage community, with some questioning the timing and intentions behind the video's release.
The footage, released by a whistleblower aiming to 'save dressage,' depicts Dujardin striking the horse's legs during training.
Following the video's emergence, Dujardin, a six-time Olympic medallist, issued an apology calling her actions a significant error of judgment.
Her UK Sport funding and endorsement deals with KBIS and Equine LTS have been suspended.
The incident has sparked debate within the dressage community, with some questioning the timing and intentions behind the video's release.
