Horse rider dies after falling at fence during major eventing competition
A horse rider has died after falling at a fence during a major eventing competition in Northamptonshire.
Sarah Yorke could not be saved by medical professionals after the accident at the third fence at the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials on Friday, British Eventing.
All competition due to take place yesterday was abandoned.
The 37-year-old's horse, MGH HERA, was uninjured after being assessed by the on-site vets and walked back to the stable.
Eventing is a where the same horse and rider combination compete against other competitors across the three disciplines of dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
British Eventing described the death of Ms Yorke as "a deeply difficult moment for the eventing community" and said there would be a full review of what happened.
Chief executive Rosie Williams said: "On behalf of everyone at British Eventing, I would like to express our deepest condolences to Sarah's family and friends.
"The thoughts of the entire eventing community are with them at this incredibly difficult time."
-SKY NEWS
