I have come from a background where I haven't had lots of money to put me on the map. I've had to work very hard for what I've got. Charlotte Dujardin backgroundhardhave Change image and share on social
So many horses get stage fright when they enter the arena, and that's it - the performance is over. Charlotte Dujardin arenaenterfright Change image and share on social
I think we're actually the only sport that has a mix of men and women competing together. The majority of other sports are separated by gender. Charlotte Dujardin competegendermajority Change image and share on social
London was my first Olympics. It was my dream to get there, and I literally had the time of my life. Charlotte Dujardin dreamlifeliterally Change image and share on social
That's why success hasn't changed me: because I don't want to be famous or do TV or be a model or be recognised in a shop. I'm not interested. There's nothing worse. Charlotte Dujardin badlychangefamous Change image and share on social
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. Charlotte Dujardin 000britishcheer Change image and share on social
I have walked into several pubs, and guys in there have said to me, 'My God, you are the girl off the dancing horse.' They have got no idea about dressage, and they said, 'I can't work out whether you make the horse do that or the horse does it itself - we just couldn't tell - but it brought tears to our eyes.' Charlotte Dujardin bringdancedressage share on social
It's tough, but I have to remember that this is my passion and what I love, and that's how I keep the nerves from kicking in. Charlotte Dujardin kicklovenerve Change image and share on social
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. Charlotte Dujardin christmascompletelygloucester Change image and share on social
I don't 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. Charlotte Dujardin autographfactfamous Change image and share on social