Charlotte Dujardin

Date of Birth: July 13, 1985

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Charlotte Dujardin is a renowned British dressage rider and one of the most successful athletes in her sport. Born in Enfield, London, she started riding at the age of two. Her early years were marked by success in Pony Club events and showing, setting the stage for an illustrious career in dressage. Charlotte’s partnership with the Dutch Warmblood gelding Valegro, which began in 2007, catapulted her to international fame. Together, they have won multiple Olympic gold medals, World Championships, and set numerous world records. Charlotte’s achievements include individual and team gold at the 2012 London Olympics, individual gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and multiple European Championship titles. She has also broken world records for the highest scores in Grand Prix, Grand Prix Special, and Grand Prix Freestyle. After Valegro’s retirement in 2016, Charlotte has continued to compete successfully with other horses, maintaining her position as a dominant force in dressage.

5 Interesting Facts about Charlotte Dujardin

1. Charlotte Dujardin was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2013 and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2017 for her services to equestrianism.

2. She began her riding career at a very young age, initially focusing on Pony Club events and showing before transitioning to dressage.

3. Charlotte and Valegro hold the world records for highest dressage scores in Grand Prix, Grand Prix Special, and Grand Prix Freestyle.

4. Valegro, Charlotte’s most famous horse, was retired in a ceremony at the London International Horse Show in 2016.

5. Aside from her equestrian pursuits, Charlotte has co-authored a book titled “The Girl on the Dancing Horse,” which details her journey to becoming an Olympic champion.