# Teenage Rider's Horse Dies in Road Crash

> 17-year-old rider loses elite horse in road accident near Malmesbury.
- Title: Teenage Rider's Horse Dies in Road Crash · EssentiallySports
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: tinks walker, benny, malmesbury, wiltshire, eventing, great britain, olympics, road accident, horse crash, flashbacks, physical injuries, charity race
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/olympics-news-horse-riding-teenage-riders-dreams-shattered-after-tragic-crash-claims-her-elite-level-horse
- Author: Sayantan Roy
- Published: 2026-10-12T04:46:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tinks walker, benny, malmesbury, wiltshire, eventing, great britain, olympics, road accident, horse crash, flashbacks, physical injuries, charity race
## 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.
## Key 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.