Charlotte Dujardin

Triple Olympic Gold Medalist Charlotte Dujardin CBE is an elite British dressage rider, holding European, World, and all three World Records in the sport. After securing a position as a groom at Carl Hester’s yard in Newent, Gloucestershire in February 2007, Dujardin quickly developed her equestrian skills. In 2011, Hester and co-owner Roly Luard partnered Dujardin with the Dutch Warmblood gelding, Valegro. This formidable duo secured a team gold medal at the European Dressage Championship in Rotterdam in 2011.

Other significant victories include European Dressage Championships Individual Special and Freestyle Gold (2013, 2015), World Cup Final Gold Medal (2014, 2015), and World Equestrian Games Individual Special and Freestyle Gold (2014). Valegro was officially retired in 2016. Transitioning to new partnerships, Dujardin maintained her status as a top contender, notably at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Riding Gio, she secured two bronze medals in team and individual dressage, adding to her impressive Olympic medal tally.

Her continued prowess in team events was highlighted with a FEI World Equestrian Games Team Dressage Silver in 2022. Most recently, Dujardin added another major title to her extensive list of achievements, securing a FEI European Dressage Championships Team Gold in 2023, further solidifying her legacy as one of the most decorated riders in the history of dressage.