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Metro
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Metro
British horse rider Sarah Yorke, 37, dies after fall at equestrian event
British rider Sarah Yorke has died aged 37 after falling off her horse at an event in Northamptonshire. Yorke was competing at the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials on Friday when she fell at the third fence of the course, which includes showjumping and cross-country obstacles. The 37-year-old was given immediate medical treatment but died from the fall. Her horse, MGH Hera, did not suffer an injury and walked back to the stable after the accident. Yorke and MGH Hera were competing at the BE100 level of the British Eventing competition for the first time together. At that level of competition, the maximum height of show jumping fences is 105cm, and cross-country fences are 100cm. Last month, she won with her seven-year-old horse in the BE90 class at Swalcliffe Park in Oxfordshire. The three-day trials at Aston-le-Walls, which were due to enter their final day on Saturday, have been abandoned after the accident. A statement from British Eventing read: 'It is with the deepest sadness that we confirm Sarah Yorke (GBR), 37, suffered a fatal accident while competing at Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Northamptonshire, England, on Friday 8 August 2025. 'Medical professionals attended immediately following her fall at fence 3; however, tragically, she could not be saved. More Trending 'Her horse, MGH Hera, was assessed by the on-site vets, walked back to the stable, and is uninjured.' Rosie Williams, chief executive of British Eventing, 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. 'A full review of the incident will now be undertaken by British Eventing in line with our established protocols. 'To respect the family's privacy during this very sad time, no further details will be shared.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Wales Online
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
British horse rider tragically dies aged 37 after fatal fall as event cancelled
British horse rider tragically dies aged 37 after fatal fall as event cancelled Sarah Yorke was competing in the Aston-le-Wales Horse Trials in Northamptonshire when the incident occurred Sarah Yorke has tragically passed away at the age of 37 (Image: Instagram/allegros_adventures) A British equestrian competitor has tragically died following a fall during the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Northamptonshire. Sarah Yorke, 37, a primary school teacher and mother to a seven-year-old daughter, suffered the fatal accident on Friday. She was taking part in the showjumping stage of the multi-discipline eventing contest when she fell at the third fence. Yorke was competing at BE100 level for the first time with her horse, MGH Hera, a division designed for grassroots riders to gain experience. British Eventing (BE) said medical professionals attended immediately after the fall but 'tragically, she could not be saved'. Her horse was assessed by vets at the scene, walked back to the stable and found to be uninjured. Article continues below The three-day competition at Aston-le-Walls was abandoned following the incident. Yorke, from Oxfordshire, had recently enjoyed success with MGH Hera, winning the BE90 class at Swalcliffe Park last month. BE 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.' Article continues below She added: 'The thoughts of the entire eventing community are with them at this incredibly difficult time.' British Eventing said a full review of the incident will be carried out and urged competitors to support each other. The BE Support Trust helpline is available 24/7 on 07780 008877.
