British - Athlete | July 13, 1985 -
I've been riding Valegro since he was four or five years old.
Charlotte Dujardin
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London 2012 was just fantastic.
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My ultimate dream was to get to the Olympics. I never thought I would come away with two gold medals.
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I remember some people after the Olympics that had no idea about horses would ask, 'Do you do that with the horse, or does the horse do it by itself?' I think the fact that you can make it look like you are doing nothing is a real talent. And it is such a massive reward at the end of it.
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My family didn't have lots of money or anything.
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I literally did it through hard work and dedication. People out there who think you have to have loads of money to do this sport... it just shows you.
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I never think of who's in the competition. I never let myself get in that frame of mind, worrying about who I'm against.
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I can't help but smile when I ride Valegro; I think something, and he does it. I laugh, and I think, 'God, how does he know? I didn't even ask. I just thought it.'
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I owe my mum Jane a lot, as she's supported me all the way, so I'm very lucky.
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It's going to be hard to ever have a horse to replace Valegro. He is a professor. I think he read the dressage book and learnt it all before he ever did it.
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There is Rio in 2016, but it won't be the same as going to London and hearing 24,000 people - nearly all British - cheering, stamping their feet, and screaming your name.
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I can honestly say I had the time of my life in London. I don't regret one part of it, and I have never wanted the moment to end.
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