Charlotte Dujardin, the 39-year-old former Olympic equestrian gold medalist, announced her decision to withdraw from the Paris Olympics via Instagram on Tuesday.

Dujardin explained that she was “deeply ashamed” of her actions in the video, which emerged four years ago in which she was seen abusing her horse “during a coaching session.” “I truly regret my actions and am devastated that I have let everyone down,” she wrote. (Related: Olympic gymnast Shoko Miyata withdraws from competition due to drinking and smoking)

In a social media post, Dujardin said the incident does not reflect his true character, and that he trains horses and teaches others to train horses the right way.

International Equestrian Federation (IFES) I have written In a press release, IFES said it received a video on Monday “from the lawyers representing the anonymous plaintiffs” that allegedly showed Dujardin “engaging in conduct contrary to horse welfare principles.” Dujardin informed IFES that he was in the footage and that his “conduct was inappropriate.” The former gold medallist has asked the organization to provisionally suspend him pending the outcome of the investigation, it added.

“We are deeply disappointed by this incident as we approach the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, it is our responsibility and vital that we address all cases of abuse, as horse welfare cannot be compromised,” FEI president Ingmar de Vos said in a press release. He insisted that Dujardin “has expressed genuine remorse for his actions” and was ready to take responsibility.

Dujardin is Britain's most decorated female Olympic athlete, winning six medals in dressage, CBS News reported. report Quoted from the BBC.

Olympic equestrian gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin has withdrawn from the Paris Games after a video from several years ago was released showing her appearing to mistreat a horse. https://t.co/rKp6btmVgc

—CBS News (@CBSNews) July 23, 2024

The accomplished equestrian won Olympic gold medals in 2012, 2016 and 2021. according to To dressage news.