Terrified rider’s warning after horses ‘disappear’ in quicksand

The owner of a horse and pony who “disappeared” in quicksand on a bridlepath has spoken of her terror and urged others to be aware of riding in the area.

Claire Healy was riding her 17.2hh point-to-pointer Henry with her 14-year-old daughter Megan, on her pony Belle, when they came into difficulty on 30 November. The pair had been riding with another teenage rider on a bridlepath at Merthyr Mawr beach in Glamorgan, south Wales, when Henry and Belle went down.

“Henry slipped and disappeared. Belle, who was behind, did exactly the same,” said Claire.

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Article written by: Becky Murray