Horse trainer Deirdre Bourns told the High Court how she tried to get up and move her legs after she was trampled by a horse but she could not.

A horse trainer and producer, who was paralysed after she was allegedly trampled on by an out-of-control horse at a showjumping event, is giving evidence in the High Court.

Horse trainer and producer Deirdre Bourns, who was left tetraplegic after a horse knocked her down and trampled on her at a showjumping event, has brought a High Court action seeking more than €900,000 in damages.

Shane Sweetnam may have offloaded his top ride last year, but that does not mean he is ready to relinquish his position as a stalwart of the Irish team.