Sarah Yorke, a 37-year-old Welsh teacher and mother, tragically died after falling from her horse during the cross country stage of the Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials in Northamptonshire on August 8. Despite immediate medical attention, she could not be saved. Sarah was a well-respected educator who had worked at several primary schools in Powys and Shropshire, including Berriew Primary School and Norbury Primary, and was deeply admired by colleagues, students, and the wider community.

Tributes have poured in from local authorities, schools, and social media, highlighting Sarah’s positivity, dedication, and the profound impact she had on those around her. British Eventing and various riding clubs expressed their condolences, emphasizing the tragic nature of the accident and the loss felt by the equestrian and educational communities alike.