Clarke Johnstone and Orient Express competing at Barbury International Horse Trials in 2012
Our thoughts are with New Zealand eventer Clarke Johnstone and his family today
Equestrian Sports New Zealand has issued a statement regarding the loss of Clarke's horse Orient Express during the cross country phase at Taupo
"It is with regret we announce that Orient Express, ridden by Clarke Johnstone and owned by the Johnstone family, was fatally injured while competing in the cross country phase at the National 3 Day Event at Taupo this afternoon. Clarke was not injured in this incident. Orient Express, a 16 year old gelding, had achieved many international successes in the sport.
Bev Shandley, President of the Ground Jury at the event said, “We are saddened by the loss of this fine equine athlete today, and we offer our sympathies to the Johnstone family."
