02/10/10 - Devon - UK: Tributes to grandmother and shopkeeper who died in fall from horse »

Tributes have been paid to a popular shopkeeper who has died in a tragic accident after falling from her horse.

Grandmother-of-four Gillian Ashley, 60, was discovered by holidaymakers lying on a track in Beer, East Devon, a short distance from her unmounted horse.

Police say Mrs Ashley – who owned Beer Village Store – suffered a fractured spine in the accident on Thursday.

They are now appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information as to what caused the accident or could have alarmed the horse. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police on 08452 777 444, quoting log number 428 300910.

Source:  This is Plymouth

 

19/07/09 – Ireland: Woman out riding in critical condition after being hit by a truck »

A woman is in a critical condition in hospital after she was hit by a truck.  The accident happened on 19 July (10 a.m) as she was out horse riding on the R666 road to Fermoy, Co Cork.

Source: Ireland Online 

21/07/09 Update »

The Irish Independent reports that the 52 year old woman remains in a critical condition, having suffered serious head and chest injuries. The horse was killed instantly in the accident. 

Source: Irish Independent

 

17/07/09 – Cornwall, UK: Girl kicked by horse airlifted to hospital »

A girl had to be airlifted to hospital after she was kicked by her horse which she is thought to have been walking alongside.

Source: This is The Westcountry