Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted January 16, 2019 Journalists Share Posted January 16, 2019 Natasha Galpin, a work rider for trainer Ian Jardine, died during a training accident on the grass gallops Tuesday morning after her mount sustained a fatal gutteral pouch myosis (ruptured artery). She was 22. Galpin’s mount was treated immediately, but could not be saved. “Our main priority throughout has been Natasha and the rest of our staff, who are distraught at the loss of a colleague and friend but have been extremely supportive of each other,” Iain Jardine Racing announced in a statement on Wednesday. “As a Team here, we are doing our best to get through and cope with this devastating situation. Natasha was an experienced and valued, full-time member of Team IJR. She was an accomplished event rider and ran her own livery yard. She worked alongside her boyfriend Olyn. Our thoughts and prayers are with Natasha’s parents and sisters at this very sad time and we hope you will join us in respecting their privacy. We are grateful for the help we are receiving from racing’s support network including Racing Welfare and the National Trainers Federation.” “I know I speak for everyone at the BHA when I say we are truly shocked and devastated about this tragic news,” said British Horseracing Authority Chief Executive Nick Rust in a statement. “While such incidents are extremely rare, there is an element of risk every time a rider sits on any horse and as such we must never take for granted the bravery and commitment of our workforce. Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of Natasha Galpin and the yard of Ian Jardine.” View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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