I’m fed up with talking about the weather, but I can console myself with the fact we have grabbed every opportunity so far and progress is not too bad.Tragic accident at Belton Horse Trials
SADLY, Ian Olding, a professional international event rider, aged 47, suffered a fatal fall in the Advanced section at Belton Park Horse Trials in Lincolnshire.
Mr Olding, from Ireland, who was based in Sandbach, Cheshire, was riding his and Sue Kirkpatrick’s horse Gran-Kiki, an experienced 12 year old horse with 114 BE points.
The accident happened at fence 13a, a square spread fence. An investigation into the accident is now underway.
Mrs Alex Fox, chairman of British Eventing said: “Our sympathies on this sad day are with Ian’s family.
"Ian was a well-known and much respected rider, who has been competing for many years. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.”
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Equestrian News
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