There is no justification for what happened; it was entirely inappropriate and contradicts my character in horse training and in coaching my students.
I should have been more mature and responsible at that time; I feel terrible guilt. The actress Dujardin said that she would ‘cooperate completely’
I really regret disappointing everyone—Team GB, supporters, and sponsors—and I offer my deepest apologies for what I did.
“I will cooperate fully with the FEI, British Equestrian Federation and British Dressage during their investigations, and will not be commenting further until the process is complete.”
Brooke, a horse welfare organization, expressed its “deeply disturbed to learn about this video” and therefore removed Dujardin from his role as an ambassador.
It is very disheartening to see someone of such a prominent position acting in opposition to their entire philosophy, which is centered on being kind and compassionate for horses, as stated by them in an interview with The Independent.
