Julie Silly in fatal accident

Julie Silly, from Longvilliers near Paris, died instantly in a rotational fall while tackling what has been described as a straightforward fence (1,05m) in perfect conditions at Jardy.

Julie was an experienced rider, who had ridden to intermediate level and was qualified for the French National Championships next month.

The remaining competitions at Jardy, on the Paris outskirts, were cancelled as a mark of respect to the 17-year-old.

This is the seventh eventing fatality in the past 10 months.