Dressage Scandal Unfolds as Olympian Faces Abuse Allegations
Recent videos reveal troubling practices in elite dressage, prompting calls for reform and stricter oversight.
- Charlotte Dujardin withdraws from the Olympics after a video shows her using a whip on a horse.
- The International Federation for Equestrian Sports launches the 'Be a Guardian' initiative to address welfare concerns.
- Undercover investigations expose systemic horse mistreatment at top training centers.
- Prominent figures in dressage urge immediate action to prevent the sport from being removed from the Olympics.
- The revelations have sparked a broader debate on the ethics of equestrian sports.