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Quotes by Charlotte Dujardin

Ive had dreams - there were three things I wanted to do during my career. I did them during my first year of Grand Prix.

I think were actually the only sport that has a mix of men and women competing together. The majority of other sports are separated by gender.

I turned the Gloucester Christmas lights on and our local Newent lights on, so everyone recognises me now. It is a completely different life for me.

I dont ever want to be famous. I never want to live that life. I genuinely hate the fact that I would be stopped for a picture or an autograph all the time.

Thats why success hasnt changed me: because I dont want to be famous or do TV or be a model or be recognised in a shop. Im not interested. Theres nothing worse.

I get called the girl off the dancing horse. I just laugh; I think its really funny. Its true, isnt it? Its great were getting that recognition.

Riding Valegro always makes you smile, so I enjoy it.

I cant 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 didnt even ask. I just thought it.

For most athletes, theres a focus on your own fitness, but I have to rely on my horse, too. Ive been very lucky so far, and it hasnt presented a problem, but you can never count on a competition going as planned until youre there and actually doing it.