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Tiggy Hancock and Corries Whiskey were winners at Crecora last July. \ EquusPix Photography
The entire equestrian community is in mourning following the tragic loss of Tiggy Hancock (15) who passed away following a fall last Wednesday (16 June).
The talented young rider from Bagenalstown, Co Carlow, was taking part in an eventing training session at Greenogue Equestrian in Rathcoole Co Dublin when she fell from her pony. The accident took place on the cross country course, where the Irish pony team were training for the upcoming pony eventing championships. Emergency services were called to the scene and rushed Tiggy to Crumlin Hospital, but she passed away from her injuries.
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