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Jockey dies after fall at Ashburton races

Megan Taylor news

26 year old apprentice jockey Megan Taylor has died after a fall today at the Ashburton races.

Taylor was riding Red Orchid when a group of four horses fell entering a straight. Another horse made contact with her as she was on the ground. The accident happened during Race 2, and the remainder of the meet was cancelled.

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  1. My heart goes out to her family. just tragic. Horse riding is a dangerous sport no matter how good we are at riding things can go wrong very quickly. RIP Megan.

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