Dujardin Suspended 6 Months for Horse Whipping

Charlotte Dujardin, a renowned Olympian dressage rider, has been condemned by her peers, including mentor Carl Hester, after a video surfaced showing her whipping a horse 24 times in one minute. The International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) has provisionally suspended her for six months, leading to her withdrawal from the Paris Olympics. UK Sport has also ceased her funding, labeling the incident disturbing and inconsistent with British athletic standards. The International Dressage Riders Club (IDRC) issued a statement universally condemning her actions and emphasizing the importance of equine welfare. The timing of the video's release, days before the Olympics, has raised suspicions of sabotage within the equestrian community.