Charlotte Dujardin Suspended for Horse Abuse: Could Miss 2024 Olympics
Charlotte Dujardin, a triple Olympic champion in dressage, has been found guilty of an isolated act of horse abuse and will be suspended until July 2025. The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) announced her one-year suspension following an investigation into a video showing Dujardin excessively whipping a horse during a training session. Dujardin expressed remorse and acknowledged her actions, emphasizing that they did not reflect her usual training methods. This incident comes amid increasing scrutiny of equestrian practices ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympics.