Matilda Cruz, a seven-year-old by Parthian Springs, had been ridden to several placings by Donaldson since their first official event in May An inquest will be held by the Leeds Coroner's office. Eventing accidents and safety news Get article updates.
He had success with both of them, winning and being placed at BE90 and Mattie was third at her first BE He was 64 but had no thoughts about retiring from the sport. He kept fit swimming and riding and being a vegan, was always lightweight.
His gentle training of horses and ability to understand how they ticked meant he forged complete partnerships with all his rides, and these two mares were no exception. Donaldson was lucky enough to live on the edge of Ribston Park near Wetherby with his horses and rescued dog.
His friends will remember him best, galloping across the park on one of his beloved horses identifiable by his battered green hat cover. His family take much comfort in knowing he knew nothing of his accident and died as a result of doing what he loved best in life.
He is much missed. The way we were. What's On. Death Notices. Public Notices. In Memoriam. Yorkshire Living West. An experienced event rider who died after he broke his neck when his horse refused a fence died accidentally, an inquest has found. Mr Donaldson, from West Yorkshire, was rendered unconscious having suffered a fractured odontoid peg in his neck. The year-old died more than two weeks after the fall in August
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