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16/06/2014
Second Horse Rider Killed At Equestrian Event
A 30-year-old horse rider has died after falling from his horse during the Nunney International Horse Trials in Somerset on Saturday.
The Canadian rider, Jordan McDonald, who was based in Leicesterchire is the second horse rider to die on the same day. His fellow rider Benjamin Winter was killed during Germany's major four-star event at Luhmuhlen.
Organisers of the Nunney International Horse Trials said: "We regretfully announce a Canadian rider has been killed as a result of a rotational fall during the cross-country section. The organising committee of Nunney International extend their sincere condolences to the family of Jordan at this very difficult time."
(CVS/CD)
The Canadian rider, Jordan McDonald, who was based in Leicesterchire is the second horse rider to die on the same day. His fellow rider Benjamin Winter was killed during Germany's major four-star event at Luhmuhlen.
Organisers of the Nunney International Horse Trials said: "We regretfully announce a Canadian rider has been killed as a result of a rotational fall during the cross-country section. The organising committee of Nunney International extend their sincere condolences to the family of Jordan at this very difficult time."
(CVS/CD)
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