Horse rider dies after falling during a major competition
Sarah Yorke died after her horse fell over a fence in Northamptonshire
A horse rider has died after falling at a fence during a competition.
Sarah Yorke died after an accident at the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Northamptonshire - her horse was uninjured.
In a statement on Facebook, British eventing, who are he organisers of the event, said:
"It is with the deepest sadness that we confirm Sarah Yorke (GBR), 37, suffered a fatal accident while competing at Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Northamptonshire, England, on Friday 8 August 2025.
"Medical professionals attended immediately following her fall at fence 3; however, tragically, she could not be saved.
"Her horse, MGH HERA, was assessed by the on-site vets, walked back to the stable, and is uninjured."
Rosie Williams, Chief Executive of British Eventing, said:
“On behalf of everyone at British Eventing, I would like to express our deepest condolences to Sarah’s family and friends. The thoughts of the entire eventing community are with them at this incredibly difficult time.”
The spokesperson continued to say:
"A full review of the incident will now be undertaken by British Eventing in line with our established protocols.
"To respect the family’s privacy during this very sad time, no further details will be shared.
"We appreciate this is a deeply difficult moment for the eventing community, and we encourage everyone to support one another. The British Eventing Support Trust Helpline is available 24/7 on 07780 008877 for anyone who would like to talk to a trained professional."
Multiple tributes have been posted on social media dedicated to Sarah Yorke, with many members of the horse riding community expressing their sadness for the late horse rider.