The spouse of a woman who tragically passed away in a sudden horse riding incident expressed that their family is shattered. Kerry Donoghue, an experienced equestrian, had a fatal fall while participating in the cross-country event in Penrith, Cumbria. The 42-year-old, hailing from Glasgow, was riding Carneyhaugh Rua at the Penrith Horse Trials when the tragic accident occurred.
Despite prompt medical attention at the scene, Kerry, a mother of two, could not be saved from her injuries. Matthew Donoghue, her husband, shared an emotional tribute online, mourning the loss of his “amazing wife” due to the unfortunate horse riding accident. He emphasized the profound impact on their family and the everlasting place Kerry holds in their hearts.
Following a podcast appearance in May where Kerry expressed contemplating quitting after witnessing a horse-related incident, she continued to voice her fears of sustaining life-altering injuries. Despite these concerns, Kerry pushed forward in her equestrian pursuits, even achieving a milestone in her competition with Carneyhaugh Rua, fondly known as ‘Roly Poly.’
A GoFundMe initiative set up to assist Kerry’s family with unforeseen expenses has garnered over £19,000 in donations. Close friend David Smith, in a heartfelt message, highlighted Kerry’s dedication as an advanced nurse practitioner and initiated the fundraising effort to aid her grieving family.
For those wishing to contribute to Kerry’s GoFundMe, the donation page can be accessed here.