THERE was much shock and sadness in the equestrian world before Christmas when word came through of a tragic road accident that claimed the life of well-known Wexford horseman Nick Murphy.

Nick was fatally injured in a road traffic accident near Newport, South Wales, on December 14th 2015. He, and his partner Julie, had established Wexford Horse Transport about three years ago and it was on a trip delivering 12 horses to the UK that the tragic accident occurred. His truck had been punctured on the M4 and after exiting off the motorway and despite following all the correct protocols, he was struck by a passing vehicle and killed instantly.