Rider killed at Somerford Park Horse Trials

A cross-country flag — Matthew Heath riding MARSEILLE in the Intermiadate Championships of The Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park

(Image credit: Peter Nixon)

The eventing world is reeling from the news a rider was killed in a fall in the CIC1* at Somerford Park Horse Trials earlier today (Sunday 18 August).

Somerford Park abandoned the competition following the incident.

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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.