Horse killed in Swinton roundabout accident
Rider Sam Daly (17) was on chestnut thoroughbred Sylvia on a path near Warren Vale, Swinton, last weekend (26).
The horse bolted after an Akita dog jumped up at her, was hit by a car at the Woodman roundabout and had to be put down.
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Hide AdSam’s mum Jo thanked passers-by who stopped to take charge of the situation and help comfort her shaken daughter.
Jo said: “In particular, there was a woman with a young boy who got out of her car, stopped the traffic and helped Sam, who was traumatised.
“Luckily, Sam had dismounted safely or we could be having a very different conversation.
Sam, who had Sylvia since April and has had horses for six years, was out on a usual weekend ride with friend Vicky Melia on Saturday morning.
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Hide AdThe driver and passengers were taken to hospital as a precaution but not injured.
“It’s a dreadful thing to have happened,” said Jo. “It was a very sad day for us because Sylvia was our pet.
“But we would still like to take the opportunity to thank those who helped the girls for what they did.”