Should the Olympics drop dressage? A British sporting champion will not take part in the Paris Olympics after being accused of animal cruelty.
Banned for whipping horse 24 times
Shamed: Charlotte Dujardin (above), one of Team GB’s biggest stars, has been banned from the Paris Olympics over a video showing her treating a horse “like an elephant in a circus”. Glossary
Olympics - A major international multi-sport event held every four years.
Paris - The capital of France. In mythology, Paris was a Trojan prince who caused the war with the Greeks by stealing Helen, the beautiful wife of King Menelaus of Sparta.
Strict - Harsh and believing that rules must be followed exactly.
Tradition - A custom or event that has been taking place for many years, often passed down from generation to generation.
