Morocco's Slaoui riding to Olympic eventing history

Noor Slaoui loves horses. In fact, she also loves mules, donkeys and "anything equine-related".

So it is little wonder the Moroccan rider is about to make Olympic history in the sport of eventing.

When the 29-year-old mounts her beloved horse Cash In Hand at the Palace of Versailles on 27 July, she will become the first person - male or female - from the Middle East or North Africa to compete in the equestrian discipline.