Friend,
We are deeply disturbed by the incident involving Charlotte Dujardin and a horse during a coaching session. The video showing excessive whipping has raised significant concerns about horse welfare in equestrian sports.
Charlotte Dujardin, a British dressage rider, came under scrutiny after a video emerged showing her excessively whipping a horse during a training session. The video captured Dujardin whipping a horse approximately 20 times, with laughter heard in the background, suggesting a lack of seriousness about the welfare of the horse.
The incident has drawn widespread criticism from the equestrian community and animal welfare advocates. There have been calls for more stringent regulations and enforcement to prevent such occurrences in the future.
We demand that British Dressage and the FEI carry out a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the incident, ensuring all facts are thoroughly examined. If the investigation confirms abusive behaviour, the equestrian authorities should impose strict penalties on Charlotte Dujardin and ensure the immediate termination of her involvement in equestrian sports.