Charlotte Dujardin's Horse-Whipping Incident Casts Doubt on Dressage's Olympic Future

The British Olympian faces backlash, suspension, and career fallout as calls grow for equestrian reforms.

• Video shows Dujardin whipping a horse over 20 times during a training session.
• Dujardin withdraws from Paris 2024 Olympics and is suspended by the FEI.
• Animal welfare groups and charities sever ties with Dujardin, citing the incident.
• The controversy prompts discussions about the ethics and future of equestrian sports in the Olympics.
• Other riders and training methods come under scrutiny amid the ongoing investigation.

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