15-year-old girl dies at Herefordshire Pony Club rally

Yeah I was confused by that too, the stories seem completely different, I've heard one that said Jaffa tripped and she fell off, he then fell on top of her.

Either way it is a really tragic accident and reiterates the need for the Cage IMO....
 
I was also confused - does anyone know if this was a pony or a 16hh horse? It makes no difference as regards the fact that it is a tragedy, I agree. But it puts a different light on it, I think?
Either way, poor girl. Poor, poor family.
 
Having been on a Pony Club Committee for several years, I think the representatives there would have been adhering to the fatal accident rules, which details very specifically how to prevent any unauthorised 'statements'/versions of events being given out by folks either watching or there by chance. Hence, probably, the confusing reports. They really don't help at all in most cases.

My two were at a rally yesterday too - I thank God every time they come in from anywhere at all safe and in one piece.

My sincere condolences to all concerned
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R.I.P. Jade x
 
she is my boss's best friends daughter, so sad, its a shame the press found out before the father who was abroad at the time
 
birghteyes you are so correct regarding the facts. The Pony Club have now issued a statement (see H&H news) regarding the facts of the incident which should clear up all the confusion. It is indeed a sad time in our Pony Club - we are all shocked and upset by the tragedy.
 
This is horrific news.

As one of many parents of beginner eventers we can only say "there but for the grace of God...." and extend sympathy (for what its worth) to Jade South's poor parents, family and friends.

However personally I have found this thread disrespectful as so many strap lines and signatures are replete with text speak, funnies, homilies and political statements that distract and diminish the heartfelt sympathy extended to Jade and her family. It has no place here.
 
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Hear Hear, I couldn't agree more. As a Mother, I too have attended Pony Club XC training with my daughter and have witnessed falls but obviously nothing like this. I cannot begin to imagine the horror of witnessing such an accident. There is no way on this earth I would EVER be consoled by thinking that she died doing what she loved.

I feel so much sorrow for all concerned & I cannot say anything to make them feel remotely better but they are all in our thoughts. Poor Poor people.

RIP Jade xx
 
Im sorry but how does peoples signatures detract from the heart felt messages that are being posted? They are just part of peoples signature. The fact that people are bothering to put their messages on a forum when they dont even know that person just shows the compassion that is strongly felt amongst the equestrian community. Please dont take offence from these signatures as they certainly do not detract from the feeling of sympathy that HHO members feel.
 
Poor girl and her poor family, my heart goes out to them.

People's signatures are at the foot of all of their posts, they reflect their interests and show their favourite photos. They are nothing to do with the content of an individual posts and it is rather unpleasant to criticise members in this way as they express their sympathy and shock.
 
please please please folk, a young girl has lost her life & raising issues about signatures is not relevant.


Deepest sympathies to the poor girl's family.
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this is tragic freak accident and I cannot even begin to imagine what her family and friends are going through. horse riding is a dangerous sport and xc is not getting a good press with all these accidents happening at the mo. God bless this teenager, she died doing what she loved and i am sure all her friends, family and horse will miss her dearly. how awful
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Agreed.

My deepest Sympathy goes out to all her family and friends. I have been to Pauntley many times due to their excellent ground and year round XC competitions/schooling. It certainly makes you stop and think when such a tragic accident happens this close to home.

It must be any parents worst nightmare and my heart goes out to them. RIP Jade.
 
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