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Teenage Rider's Horse Dies in Road Crash
17-year-old rider loses elite horse in road accident near Malmesbury.
In brief
17-year-old rider loses elite horse in road accident near Malmesbury. Teenage rider Tinks Walker lost her elite horse Benny in a road crash near Malmesbury, ending her Olympic dreams and leaving her with physical injuries and flashbacks. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Tinks Walker
17-year-old British rider Tinks Walker lost her elite eventing horse Benny in a road crash near Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
Benny's Role
Benny gave Walker confidence to dream of representing Great Britain and compete at four-star level.
The Crash
On April 2, 2024, a car hit Walker and Benny on a country lane near Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
Injuries and Impact
Walker survived with physical injuries and recurring flashbacks, while Benny died at the scene.
Legal Action
Walker's family challenged Wiltshire Police's decision not to prosecute the driver, seeking compensation.
Charity Race
Walker will run in a charity flat race on November 5 to raise awareness for road safety.
The takeaway
Teenage rider Tinks Walker lost her elite horse Benny in a road crash near Malmesbury, ending her Olympic dreams and leaving her with physical injuries and flashbacks.
