Scott Brash New Vice President of Mark Davies Injured Riders’ Fund
Monday 21 September 2015
Mark Davies Injured Riders’ Fund is delighted to announce that World Number 1 showjumper, Scott Brash has joined them as a Vice President.
Coming just after Scott’s history making triumph in the Rolex Grand Slam at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, the charity is honoured to be associated with a rider of Scott’s calibre at the very top of the sport.
Scott clinched all three Major Grand Prix’s at Aachen, Spruce Meadows and Geneva riding the ever reliable Hello Sanctos, on whom he also won Team Gold at London 2012.
Administrator and Fund Coordinator Rosemary Lang said “We are all so thrilled to welcome Scott as a Vice President of The Mark Davies Injured Riders’ Fund. It is wonderful to have such a hugely talented and respected rider on board to help us promote the work we do to help those injured in horse related accidents.”
Mark Davies Injured Riders’ Fund was set up in 1988 by Mark’s parents, after he tragically died in an accident at Burghley Horse Trials.
The fund was set up in his memory to help support anyone who has suffered an injury around horses, helping people from all walks of life. Anyone who has been unfortunate to have been involved in a horse related accident could qualify for assistance.
This could be in the form of legal advice, practical help, such as providing a wheelchair or simple moral support to both the victim and their families.
As well as their fund raising efforts, Mark Davies Injured Riders’ Fund is at the forefront of education about safety and the importance of correct headgear and body protectors to help prevent injury, taking an active interest in the welfare of riders.
Securing the support of Scott Brash highlights the message that safety is paramount however good a rider you are – even if you are World Number 1! In equestrian sports nobody is immune from serious injury.
In his role as Vice President Scott has already carried out his first official duty by judging the ‘Best Dressed’ during Ladies Day at Hickstead that was held in aid of the Mark Davies Injured Riders’ Fund.
For further information please visit www.mdirf.co.uk or telephone (01726) 788364.
Photo credit: John Periam Equestrian Photojournalist.
