Rider whose horse landed on her ‘saved’ by safety helmet

A rider whose horse rolled on top of her after a showjumping fall at Hickstead has credited her helmet for saving her from more serious injury.

Grace Walker Raper’s nine-year-old gelding Alvaro De Reve tripped on landing after the water in a 1.25m derby on Thursday (23 June).

“Alvin” landed on Grace, who had been thrown over his head, then rolled on top of her as he tried to get up.

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Article written by: Eleanor Jones