Talented young eventer in coma following cross-country fall

A talented young rider, who won on his top-level eventing debut, is in a coma following a fall at a national event in France.

Thibault Fournier, 24, was riding the seven-year-old gelding Chactas Chalonges at Pompadour horse trials (12 to 13 October), when was injured in a cross-country fall on Sunday. The horse was uninjured.

“An accident occurred on the racecourse of Pompadour this Sunday, October 13 in the morning,” said a statement from the organisers.

“A professional rider, who frequented Pompadour, had a serious fall with his horse while competing in the Pro 4 event held by New Aquitaine’s regional riding committee.

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Article written by: Lucy Elder