Is it a cruel sport? Cheltenham is one of the highlights of the racing calendar, but the regular injuries to animals has led some to suggest banning the sport.
Horse death whips up racing debate
Neigh-sayers: The Cheltenham Gold Cup is one of the highlights of the racing calendar, but many people now believe that horse racing, especially jump racing, should be banned. Glossary
Humanely - in a way that is shows kindness, care, and sympathy for humans or animals.
Euthanised - To kill a living thing in a painless way to stop it from suffering.
Boycott - To withdraw relations from an organisation as a punishment or protest. The word comes from the surname of a Victorian Irish landlord who was subject to a boycott from poor farmers who demanded rent reduction.
Fatal - Deadly.