Ghosts of days past are never truly behind us, as Charlotte Dujardin’s misfortune has proved once again. One of Britain’s most decorated equestrian stars, the three-time Olympian Dujardin, has been handed a six-month ban by the FEI (International Federation for Equestrian Sports) for a recently surfaced video filmed “years ago”. Subsequently, the 39-year-old will also not partake in the Paris Olympics to cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
According to the BBC, the old video shows Dujardin “making an error of judgement,” during a training session. The FEI elaborated on the matter, claiming that the six-time European Dressage Championships gold medalist was seen “engaging in conduct contrary to the principles of horse welfare – during a training session conducted at Ms Dujardin’s private stable“.
The authorities announced the ban as a response to an official complaint against Dujardin for beating a horse excessively, as seen in the video.
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