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Groom seriously injured in fall appealing court decision after failed compensation bid *H&H Plus*

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    • H&H reports on the outcome of a recent case, where the crux of the decision came down to what caused the horse to rear...

    A GROOM who will likely never ride again after a horse reared up and landed on her is appealing the High Court’s verdict after losing her claim for compensation.

    Lisa Ford, 41, sustained serious pelvic injuries in September 2018, while out with the Beaufort Hunt, when the horse she was riding reared up, landed on her and died of a suspected heart attack.

    There was no allegation of negligence against her employer, Jonathan Seymour-Williams, rather the claim was for compensation for her injuries and consequential losses under the Animals Act 1971. Ms Ford spent her life working with horses and the severity of her injuries means she is unlikely to ride again.

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    Lucy Elder
    Lucy Elder

    H&H senior news writer
    Lucy is an experienced news journalist, reporter and presenter. Since joining the Horse & Hound team in 2015, Lucy has reported from major global sporting events including the Tokyo Paralympic Games and multiple European Championships, as well as Badminton, Burghley and London, to name a few. She has covered current affairs and sports news across the full spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, as well as human and equine welfare, industry news and court cases.
    Lucy Elder