Charlotte Dujardin “Fully Respected” Year’s Suspension, Discloses She Expecting 2nd Child

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Charlotte Dujardin on Imhotep with daughter Isabella and partner Dean in 2023. © Peter Nixon/RWHS

Dec. 5, 2024

Charlotte Dujardin said she fully respected the imposition of a year’s suspension for horse abuse and disclosed that she is expecting her second child.

The British Olympic gold medal rider issued a statement on her Facebook page Thursday after the FEI (the International Equestrian Federation) announced the suspension in which she said: “I fully respect the verdict.”

“As the federation has recognized, my actions in the video do not reflect who I am and I can only apologize again,” she said. “I understand the responsibility that comes with my position in the sport and I will forever aim to do better.

“This has undoubtedly been one of the darkest and most difficult periods of my life, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported me during this time. To those of you who have sent messages, emails and tried to reach me to check in on how I am–thank you. Every kind word truly has made a difference, more than you’ll ever know.

“What I was unable to share at the time is that I am currently pregnant, with my baby due in February. This was planned well before the Olympics and something my partner Dean and I have been excited about for a long time.

“At the moment, the energy I have is focused on Dean and our daughter Isabella, and we are all very much looking forward to the arrival of our new family member.”