Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, 24, Dies After Royal Windsor Horse Show Fall
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Updated · BBC.com · May 18
Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, 24, Dies After Royal Windsor Horse Show Fall
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 18
Summary
Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, 24, was named as the soldier who died after falling from her horse shortly after 19:00 BST while leaving the arena following a display at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Thames Valley Police said she suffered serious injuries, received medical treatment at the scene and that officers found no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery rider had joined the army at 18, entered the troop in 2021 and had recently qualified as an advanced regimental riding instructor.
Commanders, Defence Secretary John Healey and King Charles III paid tribute to Sullivan as a fearless horsewoman and dedicated soldier; she had also ridden in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and the King's 2023 coronation.