Horse rider sues trainer Jessica Harrington over back injuries from fall

At issue is the use of a stable bandage on one of the front legs of the horse that Mark Fahey was exercising

Jessica Harrington contends that the incident was in the nature of an unfortunate accident which occurred in circumstances where the horse was caused to fall which is a risk, it says, is accepted by a professional rider. Picture: Collins Courts

A racehorse rider, who claims he was suddenly thrown off a horse he was exercising for high-profile trainer Jessica Harrington and suffered multiple fractures to his back, has sued in the High Court.

Exercise rider and now trainer Mark Fahey told the High Court “the horse disappeared from underneath me. I hit the bank”. He told Mr Justice Michael Hanna he was exercising the two-year-old gelding for the Harrington yard when the accident happened seven years ago.