Charlotte Dujardin SHOCK Sale: Why She Let Go of Her Olympic Hopeful Alive and Kicking

Charlotte Dujardin has officially sold Alive and Kicking—and this is not just another dressage horse sale.

This was the horse many believed would carry her comeback.
Her Olympic hopeful.
Her return to the top of international dressage after suspension.

And now… that partnership is over.

So what really happened?

In this video, we take a deep dive into one of the most talked-about decisions in modern dressage. From Charlotte Dujardin’s dominance with Valegro to her 2024 suspension, her return under intense scrutiny, and the growing controversy surrounding Alive and Kicking—this story is about far more than one horse.

We break down:

Why Alive and Kicking was so important to Dujardin’s future
The criticism and welfare concerns that followed their performances
The unexpected withdrawal from the World Cup Finals
The confirmed sale to Australian Olympian Mary Hanna
And what this means for the future of elite dressage

This situation sits at the center of a much larger conversation—about horse welfare, public accountability, social media scrutiny, and the evolving expectations placed on top riders in today’s sport.

Because modern dressage is changing.

Riders are no longer judged only on results—but on how those results are achieved. And in that environment, horses like Alive and Kicking become more than athletes… they become symbols of the sport itself.

Now, with Mary Hanna taking over the ride, a new chapter begins. But the questions remain:

Was this a strategic decision… or a forced one?
Did public pressure play a role?
And what does this mean for Charlotte Dujardin’s long-term comeback?

This is more than a sale.
This is a turning point.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:10 – Dujardin’s Rise, Suspension, and Comeback
01:33 – Alive and Kicking: The Olympic Hopeful
01:48 – Controversy, Criticism, and Welfare Debate
02:47 – Withdrawal, Sale, and What It Really Means
06:00 – The Future of Dujardin, Mary Hanna & Dressage

Correction:
00:45 It was originally report that she was Sold to Mary Hanna but it has now been stated that she was sold to Kristy Oatley

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