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The Independent
10-08-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Horse rider dies following fall at fence during competition
A horse rider has died after she fell at a fence during a major eventing competition. Sarah Yorke, 37, could not be saved by medical professionals after the accident at the third fence at the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Northamptonshire on Friday. British Eventing confirmed all events due to take place on Saturday was abandoned. Ms Yorke's horse, Mgh Hera, was uninjured after being assessed by the on-site vets and walked back to the stable. British Eventing described the incident 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.' A spokesperson for British Eventing added: 'We appreciate this is a deeply difficult moment for the eventing community, and we encourage everyone to support one another. 'The British Eventing Support Trust Helpline is available 24/7 on 07780 008877 for anyone who would like to talk to a trained professional.'
Yahoo
10-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Horse rider dies after fall at fence during competition
A horse rider has died following a fall during a major eventing competition. Sarah Yorke, 37, could not be saved by medical professionals after the accident at the third fence at the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Northamptonshire on Friday. British Eventing said in a statement that all competition due to take place on Saturday was abandoned. Ms Yorke's horse, MGH HERA, was uninjured after being assessed by the on-site vets and walked back to the stable. 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.' British Eventing described the incident as 'a deeply difficult moment for the eventing community' and added that there would be a full review of what happened. A spokesperson added: ' We appreciate this is a deeply difficult moment for the eventing community, and we encourage everyone to support one another. 'The British Eventing Support Trust Helpline is available 24/7 on 07780 008877 for anyone who would like to talk to a trained professional.'
The Independent
09-08-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Horse rider dies after falling at fence during competition
A horse rider has died after falling at a fence during a major eventing competition. Sarah Yorke, 37, could not be saved by medical professionals after the accident at the third fence at the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Northamptonshire on Friday, British Eventing said in a statement. All competition due to take place on Saturday was abandoned. Ms Yorke's horse, MGH HERA, was uninjured after being assessed by the on-site vets and walked back to the stable. British Eventing described the incident 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.'
Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Horse rider dies after falling at fence during competition
A horse rider has died after falling at a fence during a major eventing competition. Sarah Yorke, 37, could not be saved by medical professionals after the accident at the third fence at the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Northamptonshire on Friday, British Eventing said in a statement. All competition due to take place on Saturday was abandoned. Ms Yorke's horse, MGH HERA, was uninjured after being assessed by the on-site vets and walked back to the stable. British Eventing described the incident 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.'
The Sun
09-08-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
British riding star, 37, tragically dies after horror fall at fence while competing at horse trials
HORSE riding star Sarah Yorke has died aged 37 after falling in a competition. The devastating accident happened yesterday at Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Northamptonshire. Sarah fell at the third fence in the showjumping part of the eventing contest, a multi-stage equestrian sport which also has cross-country and dressage elements. Medical professionals attended immediately following her fall at fence 3 but she could not be saved. Her horse, MGH HERA, was assessed by the on-site veterinary team, walked back to the stable, and is uninjured. Rosie Williams, Chief Executive of British Eventing (BE), expressed the organisation's condolences: '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.' The BE statement added that 'a full review of the incident will now be undertaken by British Eventing in line with our established protocols'. British Eventing has emphasised the importance of community support during this difficult time. Sarah and her horse were competing at the BE100 level of the competition for their first time together. The division was designed for grassroots riders and horses to gain experience. She was fresh off a win last month with her seven-year-old horse, in the BE90 class at trials at the Swalcliffe Park equestrian centre, near Banbury, Oxfordshire.
