Northern Ireland woman thrown off horse after car speeds by urges road users to be cautious
Jessica landed on the road, fracturing her femur and needing surgery
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The showjumper s horse Peppa was spooked during the incident, causing Jessica to fall on the road and need surgery A Co Down woman is urging drivers to be aware of horses and cyclists on country roads after a tragic incident.
On Monday January 11, Banbridge woman Jessica McIntyre was out hacking with her dad in Dromore when a car allegedly sped by, spooking her horse. The 24-year-old showjumper and equestrian producer was thrown onto the road by her five-year-old horse, causing her a fracture and needing surgery. T he incident happened on the Upper Quilly Road.