Mary King and Kings Temptress at Badminton. Photo by Jenni Autry.
We’re sending our best wishes to Mary King after she and Kings Temptress suffered a heavy rotational fall yesterday at Salperton Park Horse Trials in Gloucestershire, England. Mary broke her nose and wrist and was knocked unconscious during the fall, Horse & Hound reports; she is currently recovering at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. The rotational fall occurred at fence 19, a roll top toward the end of the intermediate course designed by Mike Etherington-Smith. We’ll continue to keep you updated on Mary’s condition. Click here to read the full story on Horse & Hound.
Update: Horse & Hound’s original report on Mary’s fall has since been amended, as the magazine was supplied with incorrect information. Mary did not break any bones, as was originally believed, and she was discharged from the hospital after three hours with a slight concussion. She returned to Salperton the following day to groom for her daughter, Emily.
Events This Weekend:
Surefire HT: [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times] [Live Scores]
Encore HT: [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times]
Fox River Valley Pony Club HT, CIC* and CCI*: [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times] [Live Scores]
Midsouth HT: [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times] [Live Scores]
Shepherd Ranch HT: [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times] [Live Scores]
Great Vista Horse Trials: [Website] [Entry Status/Ride Times]
Your Sunday News:
Nicholson Focuses on Younger Horses
Age Rules Frustrater Eventer Emily King
Queen’s Ascot Gold Cup Win a Royal First
Task Force Will Promote Ponies in Dressage
SmartPak Talks Understanding Ulcers
Video: Silva Martin rides Otis Barbotiere in his first competition since the Olympics:
ERS-Eventing.com provides riders with an interactive online portal that showcases product information, demonstrations, tutorials and reviews from fellow competitors and top international riders.
