French event rider injured

FRENCH event rider Thibault Fournier is in a coma following a cross-country fall at Pompadour Horse Trials last weekend. The 24-year-old, who became the youngest ever winner of Pau CCI5*-L last year, was riding the seven-year-old gelding Chactas Chalonges when falling on course. A statement from the event organisers said his condition is stable. The horse was not injured in the fall.