Tributes have been left for a “determined young lady” who died while competing at Onley Equestrian Centre in Warwickshire on 10 April.
Victoria Percy passed away as a result of injuries sustained while competing in a horseball league competition. She was riding in a match when her horse tripped, and she fell off.
She was attended to immediately by the on-site medical team until the arrival of the county ambulance when she was transferred to University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire.
“Once in hospital, her condition did stabilise but then deteriorated rapidly and the difficult decision was made by her family to let her go,” said a British Horseball Association spokesman.
Victoria’s horse is under veterinary treatment for a minor trauma injury.
“On behalf of the sport of horseball, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Victoria’s family at this sad time,” they added. “The thoughts and prayers of our community are with them.”
Malcolm Wharton, British Equestrian Chairman, said everyone at the organisation joins together to offer their “sincere condolences to Victoria’s family, friends and the entire horseball community”.
“I understand she was a determined young lady, a fierce competitor and adored her sport,” he said. “Her loss will be felt by many, but they’ll be united by the memories she leaves.”
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