Former Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin returned to competition at a domestic event in Gloucestershire after serving a one-year suspension imposed by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) due to a horse-whipping controversy. The suspension followed the release of a video showing Dujardin striking a horse during training, which led to widespread condemnation, a 10,000 Swiss franc fine, and her withdrawal from the Paris Olympics just days before the Games began.

Now 40, Dujardin is allowed to compete in domestic events without permission but must seek approval for international competitions. At the Hunters Equestrian event, she won two categories riding her new horse, Special Effect. Since the scandal, she has sold her two top horses, Imhotep and Times Kismet, the latter going to supporters of German Olympic champion Jessica von Bredow-Werndl.