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Two cross-country horse riders killed in separate accidents
British Eventing said medical teams treated both riders immediately and abandoned competition at both fixtures after the fatal accidents.
- On Saturday, July 18, British Eventing confirmed the deaths of riders Sophie Fouracre, 34, and Kerry Donoghue, 42, following separate cross-country accidents at different events.
- Fouracre was fatally injured at Swalcliffe Park in Oxfordshire, while Donoghue died hours later at Penrith in Cumbria; British Eventing abandoned all competition at both venues.
- Medical teams responded immediately at both locations, but despite their efforts, neither rider could be saved; attending veterinary teams examined both horses and found them uninjured.
- Chief Executive Rosie Williams announced that comprehensive safety and incident reviews will be undertaken to determine if procedural adjustments are required for future fixtures.
- Anyone affected by the tragedies is encouraged to contact the British Eventing Support Trust Helpline, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 07780 008877.
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