Jockey Megan Taylor dies at 26: Part of tragic rider in tragic four-horse fall amid tributes to ‘beautiful souls’ flooded

Jockey Megan Taylor died tragically at the age of 26 after being involved in a devastating four-horse fall.

Reportedly, the apprentice rider fell off her mount when another horse attacked her while she was lying on the track.

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Racing world mourning after jockey Taylor’s tragic death aged just 26
Described by her friends as a

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Described by her friends as a “beautiful soul,” Jockey was just beginning her career.

The jockey was riding Red Orchid at the race at Ashburton Racecourse in New Zealand on Thursday.

She was declared dead “soon”, according to the New Zealand Herald, and other riders were given the heartbreaking news.

The rest of the meeting was called off as the tributes started pouring in.

Alex Coleman, one of Taylor’s friends, said, “I’m not sure anyone can find the words to describe how tragic Megan’s loss is.

“She was such a beautiful soul and loved by so many, but the shock of her tragedy at such a young age is completely numbing.

“We went horseback riding at the Pony Club in Belfast, traveled around the world talking to each other. She was special.

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“She is so good at bringing energy to any room she walks into and her fun-loving spirit will be missed.”

Another close friend, Leah Reuben, wrote on Facebook: “Heartbroken to hear this terrible news.

“You were such a beautiful soul and best friend to my sister. I love you.”

Meanwhile, friend Bree Hall-Francis said: “RIP Gorgeous. I can’t believe you are gone. I will cherish you and our friendship forever.”

National Horse Racing Minister Kieran McAnulty said: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of jockey Megan Taylor during the race this afternoon.

“I extend my deepest condolences to Megan’s family and friends, and to everyone in the industry who worked with her and knew her.”

“nice person”

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing CEO Bruce Sherlock said: “We are very saddened to hear of the passing of jockey Megan Taylor while racing.

“My deepest condolences to Megan’s family and friends, and to everyone in the industry who worked with her and knew her.

“We extend our deepest condolences to Megan’s family, friends and those in the racing world who have worked closely with Megan.

“We will support them as much as we can in the next few days and weeks.

“I also support the jockeys and others who participated in today’s race.”

David Walsh, who coaches young jockeys in New Zealand, said: “Megan’s death is just a tragedy. She is a very nice person and has become very good at riding in the last 12 months.”

A spokesperson for the local ambulance service said, “Our Event Health Services team was already present at the racetrack for the event.

The second tragedy to hit racing

“Additionally, we had two ambulances and an operations manager to respond to the incident.

“One patient was taken to Ashburton Hospital with moderate injuries.

“Two other patients with minor injuries were evaluated and treated at the scene.”

Taylor is the second jockey to die while racing in New Zealand this year.

Rider born in Japan Daiki Yanagida fell in the middle of the race in August and passed away..

In his third season of riding, Taylor won 16 races.

In her last Instagram post, Taylor showed herself in full riding gear with her horse, writing:

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In her last Instagram post, the tragic jockey wrote that she was doing what she loved while posing for pictures with her horse.



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