Following the statement issued by the FEI December 5, announcing the final decision following due process, Charlotte Dujardin issues the following statement:

I fully respect the verdict issued by the Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), released today.

As the federation has recognised, my actions in the video do not reflect who I am and I can only apologise again. 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 lam – 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.

Charlotte Dujardin, 5th December 2024