After the Incident at Horse Trials, Acclaimed Equestrian Hospitalized Post Cross-Country Tumble

Defender Blair Castle Horse Trial, a four-day equestrian extravaganza, concluded on August 27th. It was held in the heart of Scotland. The event not only caused a splash among the fandom but also asserted every element to keep the adrenaline flowing among the spectators. However, amidst the thrill of the event, an unforeseen mishap took place that left the community astounded.

Irish equestrian rider, Susie Berry, representing the Irish team, found herself at the center of this unexpected incident. What started as another promising run took an unexpected turn, leading to her hospitalization.

Equestrian rider hospitalized after falling at a cross-country event

According to a report from HorseandHound, Berry was part of the Irish team at the event and when she was having her third ride with the eight-year-old gelding Jesmond Renard, she fell at the Malcolm Group Corners’s fence 18abc in the CCI3*-L class.

Immediate assistance was rendered by the paramedics on-site, and Berry was transported to the hospital. The horse Jesmond Renard did not get injured in the fall and is healthy and sound. A spokesman shared, “Foxy (Jesmond Renard) walked away from the fall unscathed and was happily eating back in his stable, being well cared for by Crisy (Salmon, Susie’s groom).”

Earlier that day, Berry had successfully cleared the very same fence in her two attempts. Her initial rounds saw her navigating the obstacle with the 10-year-old mare, Irene Leva, in the CCI3*-L class, and subsequently with the nine-year-old mare, Coridale Ziggy, in the CCI2*-L class.

Just a few weeks prior, in the European Eventing Championship, Berry rode Clever Trick, an eleven-year-old mare where her team secured fourth position and she claimed a sixteenth position in the individual ranking.

Susie Berry appreciates everyone who helped: “Feeling much better”

Susie Berry thanked the event officials and the medics, who responded swiftly to her accident. According to her spokesperson, “She is now feeling much better and is recovering locally.”

Berry was sad that she couldn’t complete the event, but had confidence and faith in her teammates who performed well at the event. She also appreciated the support and care she got from the owners, friends, and family who were there for her at the event.

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Berry grew up around the horses and last year she made her debut as a five-star rider. She has her own yard established a few years back. The rider was part of the Irish team that took part in the European Eventing Championship prior to this event. She thanked everyone for their support and care.

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