Showjumper, 60, dies after falling from horse in horror accident as tributes pour in to ‘greatly respected’ athlete

A SHOWJUMPER had died after falling from his horse in a horror accident. Tributes have flooded in for the "greatly respected athlete." Chris Moyce, 60, from Canterbury, had been riding in the warm-up at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre in Buckinghamshire on April 4.

It has now been announced the athlete died in hospital on Tuesday. A spokesperson said: “It is with great sadness and regret that we confirm Chris Moyce passed away in hospital on April 15. “A well-respected producer of showjumpers for many years - including Pjort, who went on to international success with Geoff Luckett while still in his ownership - Chris will be much missed and mourned by the showjumping community.



read more in horse racing “All at British Showjumping would like to extend our thoughts and condolences to his family and friends.”.