Two riders die in separate British eventing competitions on Saturday

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Two riders die in separate British eventing competitions on Saturday
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Two riders died during separate cross-country incidents at British eventing competitions this Saturday, as confirmed by British Eventing. Sophie Fouracre, 34, was injured at Swalcliffe Park in Oxfordshire, while 42-year-old Kerry Donoghue suffered a fatal accident at Penrith in Cumbria. Immediate medical assistance was provided at both locations, but neither rider survived their injuries. These tragic events have led British Eventing to express deep condolences and gratitude to emergency services for their efforts. Both competitions were subsequently abandoned for safety reasons, and investigations into the accidents are underway.

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  • Sophie Fouracre, 34, died at Swalcliffe Park in Oxfordshire.
  • Kerry Donoghue, 42, died at Penrith in Cumbria.
  • Medical teams responded immediately but could not save either rider.
  • British Eventing has expressed deep condolences to families and the community.
  • Both competitions were abandoned for the weekend.
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Two riders have died after separate incidents in competitions on Saturday, British Eventing confirms.

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