Rider dies in accident at Co Cork equestrian event

Monday, April 21, 2008

Ireland's equestrian community is in mourning this morning following the death of Karen Rodgers during a competition yesterday.

The 41-year-old, from Kildare, was killed when her horse, Kilcoltrim Brigade, fell at a jump on the Ballindenisk cross-country course in Cork.

Ms Rodgers was an experienced rider and a regular competitor at the course.

Eventing Ireland and the organisers of the Ballindenisk competition have expressed deep sadness and shock following the death. Click here to go the website