Dressage star Charlotte Dujardin closed for a year for cruelty to animals!

Dressage star Charlotte Dujardin closed for a year for cruelty to animals!

A scandal shakes the equestrian world! The three-time dressage Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin from Great Britain was closed by the FEI, the world association for equestrian sports, for a whole year. In addition, the 39-year-old must pay a fine of CHF 10,000, which corresponds to around 10,700 euros. These drastic measures follow a shocking incident that came to light a few months ago.

A four -year -old video shows Dujardin how to beat a horse with a long whip during training during training. The case was launched by a Dutch lawyer who acted on behalf of an unknown client. Dujardin himself confirmed the allegations and described her behavior as inappropriate. The equestrian community is in turmoil and the consequences for Dujardin are serious.

lock by July 2025

The Olympic champion who won gold medals in 2012 and 2016 was temporarily closed on July 23. This lock means that she cannot take part in the Olympic Games in Paris. The FEI announced that the time of the preliminary lock will be counted, so that Dujardin can probably take part in competitions again at the end of July next year. Until then, she is prohibited from participating in international and national events as well as training. A dramatic end of a glamorous career?