Serious accident at Somerford park? Does anyone know anything?

[Smith123]

Has somebody had a serious accident at somerford? It's on twitter and event has been abandoned? Hope it's not as bad as it sounds

 

[3Beasties]

That doesn't sound good Fingers crossed it's not as bad as it sounds

 

[christine48]

Reading this has made my stomach turn as it must be serious for them to abandon the event.

 

[Smith123]

Somebody has been killed but that is all I know. Absolutely tragic. Thoughts are with friends and family

 

[slumdog]

Oh how awful thoughts go out to whoever is involved

 

[ajn1610]

BE have asked for people to stop tweeting about it as it may be that friends and family have yet to be informed so I think the same should go for here. Let's just leave it until a statement is released and everyone who needs to be told has had the news in a proper fashion.

 

[Tnavas]

Lizzie Brown has just put a brief message on facebook - but with no details - just "Absolutely devastating day at Somerford Park unbelievable just numb and no words"

 

[lizh]

Somebody has been killed but that is all I know. Absolutely tragic. Thoughts are with friends and family

How tragic. Let's hope they were killed instantly and knew nothing. Heartfelt sympathy to family, grooms and all those associated.

 

[HuggyBear]

Oh god, no!

 

[Squiggle]

Felt physically sick seeing the tweet. Thinking of their family and friends. RIP

 

[blackhor2e]

It is really terrible, I was competing there and have to say the fence involved was not one that I even had a 2nd thought about. Condolences to all the family xx

 

[DollyPentreath]

Terrible, tragic news. Thoughts to the family and all the connections involved.

BE have issued a statement but I think the server is down due to traffic.

http://www.britisheventing.com/libr...ident+at+Somerford+Park+International&params=

 

[HuggyBear]

Thought it might have, as I have been trying to read the statement but it will not load. Have you had the chance to read what it said?

 

[Buds_mum]

Absolutely devasting thinking of all involved x

 

[starryeyed]

Oh no, what devastating news :frown3: My heart goes out to all who knew the rider, what a tragedy. I can't access the BE statement either, can anyone manage to copy & paste it?

 

[DollyPentreath]

Thought it might have, as I have been trying to read the statement but it will not load. Have you had the chance to read what it said?

Unfortunately not, just keep getting server error. I know a few competing today too.

 

[HuggyBear]

Unfortunately not, just keep getting server error. I know a few competing today too.

I was there for the CIC dressage on Friday, so it hit close as well. I was just thinking earlier how I wished I was there to see the XC action.

 

[christine48]

I have heard a rumour as to the name of the rider involved, however this isn't the place to be discussing this. It brings home to us how dangerous this sport is. I don't think I would ever get over it if a rider was killed whilst riding my horse.
RIP x

 

[killikyle]

This is the statement from BE:

"Somerford Park statement:
A rider suffered a fatal injury at Somerford Park International Horse Trials today (Sunday 18th August 2013). No further information will be released until the next of kin have been informed.

Statement from BE Chief Executive Mike Etherington-Smith: "We would ask that at this extremely sad time that people using social media respect the fact that the rider's family may not be aware of the accident today." We will not be posting any further information today."

 

[Hedwards]

BE have published their statement on Facebook, can't copy and paste sorry. Terrible tradgedy thoughts to anyone connected/involved with the rider.

 

[Nic]

Horrendous. Thoughts with their family & friends.

 

[HuggyBear]

This is the statement from BE:

"Somerford Park statement:
A rider suffered a fatal injury at Somerford Park International Horse Trials today (Sunday 18th August 2013). No further information will be released until the next of kin have been informed.

Statement from BE Chief Executive Mike Etherington-Smith: "We would ask that at this extremely sad time that people using social media respect the fact that the rider's family may not be aware of the accident today." We will not be posting any further information today."

Thank you, appreciated.

 

[Jesstickle]

O god. How awful. Seriously glad I messaged my instructor this morning and know she is ok now.

 

[Dizzydancer]

My thoughts go to the riders family, friends and all connections.
A terribly sad day for the horse world- a harsh reminder just how quickly things can go horribly wrong in our sport.

 

[dingle12]

My good I know a few people that's there today. Thoughts are with everyone x

 

[MollyMoomin]

How tragic Condolences to everyone involved. RIP rider.

 

[dingle12]

Thank god it's not any of the people I know, but huge condolences with the family. Xxx

 

[Perfect_Pirouette]

God, awful, really, really awful

It really can be so dangerous. Thoughts to this poor person's family.

 

[MandyMoo]

oh my god, horrendous awful awful news really saddening, thoughts go out to all affected x

 

[angelish]

thoughts go out to family and friends