A soldier has died after falling from their steed following a display at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
The service person was part of the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery and fell about 7pm on Friday after exiting the arena, Thames Valley Police said.
Despite being given immediate medical treatment, the soldier sustained serious injuries and died at the scene.
The death is being treated as unexplained but non-suspicious, the force said.
The Royal Windsor Horse Show is continuing as planned, with the omission of The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery display.
Chief Superintendent Michael Loebenberg said: “We are appealing for anyone with information or material relating to the sad death of a military rider at Royal Windsor Horse Show yesterday to please get in touch.
“Our thoughts are with the soldier’s family and the wider community in the military and at the Royal Windsor Horse Show at this extremely difficult time.
“At this stage, we have not found any suspicious circumstances.
“We are working with the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Accident Investigation Branch and Royal Windsor Horse Show organisers HPower to gather as much information as possible to understand how this happened.”
Jo Peck, HPower event director, added: “Our thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the soldier who sadly died yesterday.
“The Royal Windsor Horse Show will continue today as per the published timetable, with the omission of The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery display.”
An Army spokesperson said: “It is with deep regret that we announce a member of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery died on Friday May 15, following a tragic incident at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
“The family has been notified, and our thoughts are with them at this sad and difficult time.”
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference number 521 of today, make a report on the force’s website or speak to an officer at the show.
