Charlotte Dujardin Withdraws from Olympics After Video of Horse's Treatment Emerges
British Dressage Medalist's Shock Withdrawal Raises Animal Welfare Concerns
Video Shows Controversial Training Method
In a shocking turn of events, six-time Olympic medalist in dressage, Charlotte Dujardin, has withdrawn from the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. The decision came after a video emerged showing Dujardin using a controversial training method on her horse, Valegro.
The video, which has since been removed from social media, shows Dujardin using a noseband and a whip on Valegro. The noseband, a device that tightens around the horse's nose, is designed to encourage control and responsiveness, while the whip is used to punish the horse for misbehavior.
The use of such methods in equestrian sports has been widely condemned by animal welfare organizations and some members of the equestrian community. Many believe that these methods cause unnecessary pain and distress to the horses.
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