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.”
