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Wales Online
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
Community 'deeply saddened' after Welsh school teacher dies in horse fall
Community 'deeply saddened' after Welsh school teacher dies in horse fall Tribute have poured in for Sarah Yorke after she died in a fall during an horse riding event on Friday Sarah Yorke has died at the age of 37 (Image: Instagram/allegros_adventures) Tributes have been paid to a 'much-loved and highly respected' Welsh teacher who has died in a tragic horse riding accident. Sarah Yorke, who was 37, was taking part in the cross country stage of the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Daventry, Northamptonshire, on Friday, August 8. She was riding her horse MGH Hera when she fell at the third fence. Medical professionals attended the scene but, according to British Eventing, the governing body for eventing in the UK, 'tragically, she could not be saved'. Ms Yorke, mother to a seven-year-old daughter, hailed from Powys and had worked as a 'well-respected teacher' at Berriew Primary School near Welshpool. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . Tributes have flooded in following the death. Anwen Orrels, head of school improvement and learning at Powys County Council, said: 'We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of our former colleague Sarah Yorke. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this very difficult time. 'Sarah had been a popular and well-respected teacher at Berriew Primary School before taking up a new position with the Shropshire Hills Federation, working at two primary schools in south Shropshire.' Andy Hall, Shropshire Council's cabinet member for children and education, said: 'We were shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Sarah, a much-loved and highly respected teacher who will be greatly missed by all who knew and worked with her – and all who were lucky enough to be taught by her over the years. 'Sarah taught at Chirbury Primary for several years before taking up a new post at Berriew Primary School. She then returned to Shropshire to teach at Norbury Primary and was a valued member of the team. 'Our thoughts are with Sarah's family and friends, and with all the staff and pupils at Norbury, Chirbury and Stiperstones - the schools within the Shropshire Hills Federation. We are supporting the head teacher at this incredibly difficult time.' Other tributes paid on social media reflect the high regard the teacher was held in by those who knew her. One former pupil of hers said: 'To my old primary school teacher Sarah Yorke, who was taken from us at the age of 37, I will miss you so dearly. My love to all of her family and close friends.' One woman said: 'I was lucky enough to know Sarah a little, having taught her a few times over the last few years. She always radiated positivity and enthusiasm for the job in hand and her horses, and gave the impression of juggling a very busy life with determination and grace. I'm so sad for her family and friends, and everyone who is mourning her loss.' Torfaen Riding Club paid their own tribute, saying: 'As a club and riders ourselves with friends and members that have had accidents, we all know how easily it happens, but to lose your life is truly devastating for our whole community. Article continues below 'We are truly heartbroken and as a club sending our most sincere heartfelt condolences to the family.' Following the death, 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.'
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
37-year-old horse rider dies after falling during event
A horse rider in the United Kingdom died last week after she fell off her horse during an event. According to a statement from British Eventing, England's governing body for horse trials, 37-year-old Sarah Yorke died on Friday, Aug. 8, after falling off her horse while competing at the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Northamptonshire. Northamptonshire is located some 70 miles northwest of London. Officials said in the statement that medical personnel immediately rushed to help Yorke after her fall, but she ultimately died from her injuries. The chief executive of British Eventing, Rosie Williams, gave her condolences in the same statement. STATEMENT - Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials It is with the deepest sadness that we confirm Sarah Yorke (GBR), 37, suffered... "On behalf of everyone at British Eventing, I would like to express our deepest condolences to Sarah's family and friends," she said. "The thoughts of the entire eventing community are with (Ms Yorke's family) at this incredibly difficult time." Yorke's horse, MGH HERA, was assessed following the fall and was found to be uninjured, officials said. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Heartbreaking footage shows tragic British rider Sarah Yorke jumping fences with her horse - two years before fatal fall at equestrian show
New heartbreaking footage has emerged of British rider Sarah Yorke who tragically died at a horse trials event on Friday. Video clips posted on social media show the horse-rider competing two years before the fatal incident last week. Underneath the clips, highlighting Ms Yorke's riding prowess, mourners sent their condolences. The tragic accident at Aston-le-Walls Horse Trial s in the village of the same name in Northamptonshire saw the athlete fall at the third fence. Ms Yorke was competing in the cross-country part of the eventing contest, a multi-stage equestrian sport which also has showjumping and dressage elements. In videos posted on her Instagram account before the event, the mother-of-one shared a montage of clips of her at Eland races in 2023. The clip showed the talented rider jumping over fences and hedges as she navigated the technical course on a chestnut horse Allegro. She captioned the post: 'Reliving my round from Eland last year.' Another post from 2023, filled with snaps from that year's riding season, showed Ms Yorke mid jump on her horse, dressed in full competition gear. In the pictures, the rider could be seen jumping over a variety of obstacles as she made her way round different courses. Ms Yorke's equestrian career was cut short after she was involved in a fatal fall last week. British Eventing (BE) said medical professionals 'immediately' attended the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials after the primary school teacher and mother to a seven-year-old girl fell. But they said: 'Tragically, she could not be saved. 'Her horse, MGH HERA, was assessed by the on-site vets, walked back to the stable, and is uninjured.' Ms Yorke and her horse were competing at the BE100 level of the British Eventing (BE) competition for their first time together - a division 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. The three-day horse trials at Aston-le-Walls, which were due to enter their final day today, have now been abandoned after the accident. The equestrian centre had planned to host an unrelated showjumping and cross-country schooling day tomorrow which will go ahead. 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. 'The thoughts of the entire eventing community are with them at this incredibly difficult time.' The equestrian sporting body, announcing her death in 'deepest sadness', has said it will conduct a full formal review of the accident. It also encouraged eventers to support each other after the fatality: 'This is a deeply difficult moment for the eventing community.' The statement finished: 'To respect the family's privacy during this very sad time, no further details will be shared.' Ms Yorke's mare, Irish-bred from showjumping sire Herald III, had previously competed at BE100 with two other riders. The athlete had ridden in this division with another horse named Ringfort L'Allegro, who she evented with in 2021, 2022 and 2023. The BE Support Trust helpline, which is staffed by trained professionals, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on 07780 008877.
The Independent
3 days ago
- 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.'
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
British horseriding star, 37, dies after being thrown from horse during event
The British equestrian community is grieving the death of a rider who perished after tumbling from her horse during competition. Sarah Yorke, 37, was taking part in the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Northamptonshire on Friday when the tragic incident occurred. "Medical professionals attended immediately following her fall at fence three; however, tragically, she could not be saved," a statement from British Eventing said. "Her horse, MGH HERA, was assessed by the on-site vets, walked back to the stable, and is uninjured." British Eventing chiefs called off the rest of the competition on Saturday, which had dressage, cross-country, and show jumping phases. Yorke, who won last time out, was riding in the BE100 class for the first time on her seven-year-old mount. 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." The sport's governing body confirmed a full review would take place and said the BE Support Trust helpline was available. "The British Eventing Support Trust extends our heartfelt condolences to Sarah Yorke's family and friends alongside all who were involved in and affected by yesterday's tragedy," a further statement added. "The British Eventing Support Trust, working together with Sporting Chance, is offering help and support to anyone who wants it or is seeking it during this difficult time. "Please call 07780 008877 any time of the day or night and you will be connected with a mental health professional who will ensure you are connected to the most appropriate support." (Image: X)
