Board members of the International Dressage Riders Club have released a statement condemning the actions of Charlotte Dujardin.

The athlete is ineligible to compete, effective immediately, pending an investigation into a horse welfare incident.

"I am deeply ashamed..." The British dressage rider was a strong medal hopeful and the reason for her withdrawal has sent shockwaves through the community.

The British rider rounded off an excellent week with Imhotep at the All England Dressage Festival, winning a third Grand Prix title.

Charlotte Dujardin and Imhotep scored a whopping 89.465% in the Grand Prix Freestyle ahead of Charlotte Fry and Everdale's 85+.

It was a rough start to the week for Charlotte Dujardin, whose horse and baby girl were both sick, but she led her team to the win.

Riesenbeck, Germany, is the site of this important championship which will determine the last three Olympic team places from Group A/B.

Five days of jumping, dressage, and driving competition drew to a close on Sunday with a win for Martin Fuchs in the Rolex Grand Prix.

The London crowd was delighted as the pair sparkled in the 4th leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup 2021/2022 Western European League.

Charlotte Dujardin, reunited with her Tokyo Olympic mount Gio, set a new personal best score of 82.553%, while Fuchs takes the Santa Stakes.