Death in the Saddle: Eventing's Darkest Hour The eventing community is reeling after two riders lost their lives in separate competitions over the weekend.
Sophie Fouracre, 34, was fatally injured during the cross country phase at Swalcliffe Park in Oxfordshire, while Kerry Donoghue, 42, died after a similar incident at Penrith in Cumbria.
Rider fatalities are a disturbing trend that has plagued eventing for years. While rare, these accidents are not isolated events.