Fatality at Belton

[Halfstep]

God, how awful. Condolences to his family and friends.

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[Chloe_GHE]

RIP Ian

Tragic loss of a talented rider

 

[alwaysbroke]

Condolences to family and friends, and a thought for all involved at Belton, a terrible thing to happen.
RIP Ian

 

[FigJam]

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Condolences to family and friends, and a thought for all involved at Belton, a terrible thing to happen.
RIP Ian

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Exactly what alwaysbroke said, took the words right out of my mouth. Terrible news to log on and read, my thoughts go out to all involved. RIP Ian.

 

[FestiveSpirit]

Obviously a dreadful thing to happen at any event and at any level - sincere condolences to his family and friends

 

[Saf]

RIP Ian, so sad, my thoughts are with the family, have strength

 

[jumptoit]

That's awful - RIP

 

[Thistle]

RIP Ian, what a sad and tragic event, both for his family and friends and the sport as a whole.

I was at Belton today but didn't arrive until 12noon. We wondered why that jump was roped off.

Quite a few riders withdrew from the 3* and some pulled up if their horse made any mistakes.

The air ambulance landed mid afternoon, hope there wasn't another accident.

Thoughts with the fence judge, the attending medics and the Buntines too.

 

[Scarlett]

What tragic news - RIP Ian.

 

[diggerbez]

RIP Ian. i had a number of lessons with him and thought he was one of the best X country trainers i've ever had- both because he was technically excellent and pushed you to achieve but also because of his brilliant sense of humour. i feel sick that this has happened and cannot imagine how his poor friends and family are feeling xxx

 

[GlamourDol]

What a huge loss!
Does anyone know if the horse is okay?

 

[Jane_Lou]

So sad to hear this news. Condolonces to all his friends & family

 

[Lozz1uk]

How sad, this time last week I watched him jump round Kelsall. Condolances to his family & friends.

 

[Jo C]

So sad to hear this. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

 

[lucretia]

the horse is a bit cut and will be sore in the morning but otherwise fine.

 

[Bubblegum]

Just got in to read this very sad news. Such a loss to the sport. Thoughts with family & friends.

 

[SpottedCat]

This is tragic news and another sad day for the sport. RIP Ian.

 

[AandK]

oh my god, so shocked to hear this.. saw a nasty rotational fall at Hambleden on Friday but luckily rider was okay.. really makes you think how precious life is..

RIP Ian, my thoughts are with all close to him..

 

[Aleka81]

How awful. RIP

 

[jules89]

I am shocked. RIP Ian, you will be sorely missed

 

[Baydale]

So tragic and my heart goes out to anyone who knew him, as I hear he was a real character and very special person.

I echo what TableDancer said, what is happening to our sport?

 

[meandmyself]

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I am shocked and has bought a tear to my eye, Ian has taught me and several other friends of mine on several occassions when I was at boarding school for he is good friends with one of the staff members at my old school.

RIP Ian. Thoughts are with you, your family and your friends

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Yes, that's where I met him. He told me a joke and made me laugh.

Are you thinking of KC?

 

[ElleJS]

I cannot believe this has happened.

Ian was a lovely genuine guy and altho I don't know him well the times we met he was brilliantly funny and put a smile on everyones face.
All my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

 

[kick_On]

Very, Very sad loss to sport.................

I was at BE today and my groom for day knew Ian, so after my xc round mate told me and we defo had tear for Ian, so sad

All my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

 

[SamuelWhiskers]

Tragically sad loss of life, thoughts to all that knew him :-(

 

[Peanot]

RIP Ian.. Our thoughts are with the family. What a terrible loss again. x x x

 

[dozzie]

So sad.

RIP Ian.

 

[moon_drop]

Thoughts with his family and friends .RIP

 

[Haniki]

Tragic news,
R.I.P. Ian

 

[LEC]

A terrible fatality. Sounds like a real character in the sport has been lost. Another dark day for the sport we all love.