Gold medal equestrian rider withdraws from Olympics after video shows alleged 'error of judgment' with horse

An Olympic athlete from Great Britain has withdrawn from the Games just days before the opening ceremony due to a video showing alleged mistreatment of a horse.

Charlotte Dujardin, an equestrian rider, is accused of "engaging in conduct contrary to the principles of horse welfare." 

Dujardin said a video "from four years ago … which shows me making an error of judgment during a coaching session," recently emerged, leading to an investigation.

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