Board members of the International Dressage Riders Club have released a statement condemning the actions of Charlotte Dujardin.
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.
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The British rider rounded off an excellent week with Imhotep at the All England Dressage Festival, winning a third Grand Prix title.
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Charlotte Dujardin and Imhotep scored a whopping 89.465% in the Grand Prix Freestyle ahead of Charlotte Fry and Everdale's 85+.
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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.
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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.