Charlotte Dujardin's horse whipping video: Good Morning Britain viewers demand show stop airing footage
Footage of Charlotte Dujardin repeatedly whipping a horse in training has emerged after the British Olympian announced her withdrawal from the Paris Games.
Good Morning Britain viewers have begged the breakfast show to stop showing the distressing video of Olympian Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse.
The video, which was aired on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday, allegedly shows Dujardin walking beside the horse which is carrying another rider and repeatedly striking it with a whip.
Dujardin, who has won three Olympic gold medals and numerous other equestrian titles, has since apologized for her actions, saying she was "deeply sorry" and that the horse was "not in any way harmed."
However, the video has sparked outrage among animal rights activists and has led to calls for Dujardin to be banned from competing.
Good Morning Britain viewers have also expressed their disgust at the video, with many taking to social media to demand that the show stop airing it.
One viewer wrote on Twitter: "This is absolutely horrific. How can you justify showing this footage? It's animal abuse and it's disgusting."
Another viewer said: "I'm a lifelong fan of Good Morning Britain, but I'm really disappointed that you're showing this video. It's unnecessary and cruel."
Good Morning Britain has not yet responded to the backlash over the video.
Conclusion
The video of Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse is a disturbing reminder of the dark side of equestrian sports. While Dujardin has apologized for her actions, the footage raises serious questions about the welfare of horses in training.
It is important to remember that horses are sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect. Whipping horses is not only inhumane, but it is also ineffective as a training method.
We urge Good Morning Britain to stop airing the video of Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse and to use its platform to promote the humane treatment of animals.
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