British Eventing confirmed that British rider Sarah Yorke, 37, has suffered a fatal accident while competing at Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Northamptonshire, England, on Friday 8 August 2025.
The statement from British Eventing says that "Medical professionals attended immediately following her fall at fence 3 but 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"
The event at Aston-Le-Walls was abandoned following Friday’s competition.
Primary school teacher and mother of a seven-year-old daughter, Sarah recently won a BE90 section at Swalcliffe Park (1) Horse Trials riding MGH Hera.
"The tragic loss has brought great sorrow to all who had the privilege of knowing her, and our heartfelt thoughts remain with her family and friends at this incredibly difficult time" say British Eventing who have asked the eventing community to take a moment this weekend to stand together in quiet reflection for Sarah.
"We ask members and supporters, whether attending an event or at home, to join us at 12 noon on Saturday 16th August in pausing for two minutes to remember her life and to send thoughts and prayers to her family and friends"
