FOOTAGE emerged this morning of three - time Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse repeatedly on the back of the legs.
Dujardin has been banned from competing at the Paris Games after the video was sent to equestrian governing body the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) by a whistle-blower.
A clip has since been released to Good Morning Britain and aired today, with allegations she whipped the horse more than 24 times. It took place during a coaching session with a 19-yearold rider and dates back four years.
Stephan Wensing, the lawyer representing the complainant, told the Daily Telegraph: “She took the long whip and she was beating the horse more than 24 times in one minute. It was like an elephant in the circus.”
In the complaint to the FEI, Wensing had said: “My client is aware that this complaint could have far-reaching consequences for Ms Dujardin, including disciplinary sanctions. My client had to think long and hard about whether to bring this to your attention this way.”
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