CDJ withdrawn from paris

[Equi]

Maybe it is unfair but after everything she’s said and done it’s all about her! Still no real remorse as far as I can see. I don’t give a stuff about her reproducing!

But do you actually think she herself has sat down and wrote that statement? I think it’s unlikely. It will be orchestrated by a team.

 

[pistolpete]

But do you actually think she herself has sat down and wrote that statement? I think it’s unlikely. It will be orchestrated by a team.

I guess so. Either way would cross the road if I saw her!

 

[Muddywellies]

What's most suprising to me in that statement is that she's still with her fiance. The stories I've heard about him (I'm not a pro but know a few) do not make him sound like a good partner, or even a decent human being.

Charlotte's choice of partner and private life is no-one else's business.

 

[Trickywooo]

I guess so. Either way would cross the road if I saw her!

I'm sure she'll be devastated

 

[Trickywooo]

The FEI has made its decision. Whether people agree or not isn't really relevant. The ban and fine are a punishment but the true punishment is that her name and reputation are ruined.

I don't think she will be gone for good. She will most certainly be competing again, however I think she will largely focus on competitions abroad. The high scores will return and sponsors along with them.

I think that now needs to be the end of matters. That's not to say her actions should be forgiven and forgotten, but the vitriol and spiteful comments need to stop. Ultimately she is still human. Her actions were completely unacceptable but I don't believe they are uncommon amongst high level competition riders. That does not excuse her but she has been dealt her punishment and needs to be allowed to move on with her life.

 

[Burnttoast]

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[SaddlePsych'D]

I agree it's not helpful to keep going on at CDJ. At the same time, it's incredibly frustrating to see such lack of renewed commitment to improve horse welfare (from the FEI, from BD, or from Charlotte as far as I can tell).

The Denmark thing is interesting. If the FEI and National organisations continue to refuse to actually regulate horse welfare in sport, it will be done for them.

 

[j1ffy]

I agree it's not helpful to keep going on at CDJ. At the same time, it's incredibly frustrating to see such lack of renewed commitment to improve horse welfare (from the FEI, from BD, or from Charlotte as far as I can tell).

The Denmark thing is interesting. If the FEI and National organisations continue to refuse to actually regulate horse welfare in sport, it will be done for them.

It doesn't say doubles though, it says 'curb bits' (admittedly I've not read the attached letter - google translate won't work on the PDF. Hopefully Eurodressage will do a translation and a balanced article on it at some point). That would potentially include anything with leverage - Pelhams, kimberwicks and a myriad of other single bits that are used daily. I don't think that would get a lot of support, personally I've seen some horrendous bruising from riders thinking they were being 'kinder' in a snaffle.

 

[Aperchristmas]

I don't believe that sponsors will work with her as extensively as they did before she was outed. Her career will have to be more lowkey from now on which inevitably means she is less of a draw for brands who need their money to go a certain distance. I'm sure some will still want to work with her, but her earnings will be far lower than before. She'll never again have the kind of wholesome, cross-sectional appeal she did post-2012 olympics.