Charity event aims to help those who aid injured riders

The friends and family of a young rider injured in an accident last summer have organised a charity “pick-a-fence” event at Dairsie next month.

All proceeds from the August 7 event will be shared between the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance and Burntisland First Aid Services who attend local horseriding events as first responders.

Milly Morrison, 18, was airlifted to hospital last summer after a serious horseriding accident which left her with back and facial injuries.

She spent three weeks in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and her mother, Fiona, said the support of first aiders at the scene was outstanding.

“They were great and the care she received from the maxillofacial department was fantastic too, and now she’s back on her own horse and riding again,” said Fiona.

We just wanted to give something back to the charities which provide such a wonderful service for horseriders,” she added.

The pick-a-fence will take place at Kinnaird Cross Country course at Dairsie and is open to all riders, young and old.

Local equestrian businesses have rallied round to support the event and include Kinnaird Cross Country, Lindores Abbey Distillery, David G Wilson Farriers, T & N Gilmartin (Contractors) Ltd, Deebee Rosettes, Balcarres Hilton Cooley Syndicate, Loch Leven Equine Practice, NFU Mutual Cupar, Team Oakden, the Tack Room Kinross and Travis Perkins.

Entries can be made direct to Kinnaird Cross Country or to Equo Events online.

Milly Morrison was airlifted to hospital last summer after a serious horseriding accident.