FEI

Dujardin's international ban, handed out by the FEI - the world governing body of equestrian sports - is backdated to the start of her provisional suspension and she will be eligible to compete again from July 2025.

Dujardin, who has accepted the sanction, was provisionally suspended on 23 July for "engaging in conduct contrary to the principles of horse welfare", one day after the FEI received a video showing her excessively whipping a horse during a training session at a private stable.

The FEI said the footage of the training session did not constitute any other rule violations and added that there have not been any further complaints raised against Dujardin's conduct since the video emerged.

"These significant sanctions send a clear message that anyone, regardless of their profile, who engages in conduct that compromises the welfare of the horse will face serious consequences," FEI secretary general Sabrina Ibanez said.

"We believe this outcome reaffirms the FEI's commitment to equine welfare and to its role as guardian of our equine partners."