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Three-time gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin withdraws from Olympics over disturbing video
By Ryan Glasspiegel,
14 hours ago
Three-time gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin has abruptly withdrawn from Great Britain’s dressage team after a video emerged that allegedly showed her physically mistreating a horse.
The video in question allegedly shows Dujardin “whipping a horse on the legs repeatedly,” according to the Daily Mail .
“A video has emerged from four years ago which shows me making an error of judgment during a coaching session,” Dujardin said in a statement.
“Understandably, the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) is investigating and I have made the decision to withdraw from all competition — including the Paris Olympics — while this process takes place.
“What happened was completely out of character and does not reflect how I train horses or coach my pupils, however there is no excuse. I am deeply ashamed ahnd should have set a better example in that moment.”
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin of Great Britain has withdrawn from the Paris Games after a video emerged that she says shows her behaving inappropriately while coaching other riders. AP Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin riding Gio reacts after competing in the dressage grand prix freestyle individual finals during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Equestrian Park in Tokyo on July 28, 2021. AFP via Getty Images
She also won a silver medal in team dressage in Rio, and bronze medals in team and individual dressage in Tokyo in 2021.
“I am sincerely sorry for my actions and devastated that I have let everyone down, including Team GB, fans and sponsors,” Dujardin’s statement continued.
“I will cooperate fully with the FEI, British Equestrian Federation and British Dressage during their investigations, and will not be commenting further until the process is complete.”
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