Charlotte Dujardin banned for a year over horse-whipping scandal

Charlotte Dujardin

British dressage rider

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Charlotte Dujardin was filmed whipping a horse during a training session, which led to significant public outrage.
The FEI imposed a one-year suspension and a fine, reflecting serious violations of horse welfare principles.
The incident has prompted wider discussions on animal welfare in equestrian sports and Dujardin's future in the sport.

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In July 2024, Charlotte Dujardin, a British dressage rider and double Olympic champion, was provisionally suspended by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) following the release of a video that showed her whipping a horse during a training session. The video, which dates back four years, sparked widespread condemnation and led to an investigation initiated by the FEI after a complaint was lodged by a Dutch equine lawyer. As a result of the investigation, Dujardin was officially banned for one year, a suspension that was backdated to July 23, 2024. Dujardin's actions were deemed contrary to the principles of horse welfare as established by the FEI. The incident was classified as an

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