3X Olympic Equestrian Shares Future Plans and New Year Wishes for the Community

Charlotte Dujardin, an elite British equestrian in dressage rider, achieved monumental success at the Olympics. She seized a double bronze at Tokyo 2020, adding to her gold from Rio 2016 and double gold from London 2012. Her partnership with Valegro yielded world record scores in all three Grand Prix dressage tests, making her Britain’s joint most decorated female Olympian in Tokyo.

Since Valegro’s retirement in 2016, Dujardin’s expertise has flourished, training multiple horses to Grand Prix level and maintaining a consistent presence on the British dressage team at championships. As the new year began, she recently shared what she plans to do next. Stirring anticipation and excitement within the equestrian sphere is here to stay.

Equestrian elegance a la Charlotte Dujardin

Recently, Charlotte Dujardin graced Instagram with a radiant smile, donning a chic black jacket paired elegantly with black jeggings and stylish cowboy boots, accentuated by a high ponytail. Her caption, “Happy New Year everyone. I wish you every success for the year ahead. For those who will be joining me in Australia later this month for my masterclass in Queensland, look forward to seeing you then @equinesqueaus,“ echoed her enthusiasm for the upcoming events.

Charlotte Dujardin tagged Equinesque, a renowned event agency in Australia, signalling her imminent arrival in Brisbane in a few weeks. Tickets for her masterclass will be available on Saturday, January 21st. Her significant influence in the equestrian world underscores the anticipation surrounding this event.

Charlotte Dujardin’s triumphant return

Nine months back in May, she won at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. However, this victory of hers wasn’t just a win. What’s worth noting is that she performed in it just nine weeks after giving birth to her daughter Isabella. In her words, “I haven’t competed for eight months, and Pete [Imhotep] hasn’t done a competition since the FEI World Championships. also added, “I have only been back riding for three weeks–so I was worried I would be a bit ring rusty–but he was incredible and was so positive with his energy.”

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The return to the international arena was marked with nerves for Dujardin, considering it was her first time competing at this level since embracing motherhood. Nevertheless, she soared to victory, achieving a remarkable score of 77.261% on Imhotep during the 4 Grand Prix in Windsor. Her worries about rustiness melted away as she entered the ring, witnessing an exceptional synergy with her horse. Even with minimal preparation leading up to the event, her determination and connection with Imhotep shone through. Expressing her initial concerns about getting back into competitive riding after an eight-month hiatus, Dujardin reflected on her doubts: “I was thinking, ‘have I still got it? Can I still do it?‘

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