Taxi Kills Horse At Morphettville
- Wednesday, 07 July 2010 02:32
The outskirts of Morphettville racecourse this morning was a scene of chaos after a horse was fatally struck by a taxi.
Two horses from the stables of Leon Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas attempted to cross Bray St, a street alongside the racetrack.
One horse was ridden by Clare Lindop while the other was partnered by apprentice Brodie Petherick.
Despite both riders wearing reflective jackets and horses wearing reflective gear, Petherick’s mount was struck by a passing taxi.
His horse, believed to be an unraced two-year-old, had to be euthanised after breaking a leg in the accident while Petherick was able to miraculously walk away unhurt.
"People who live in the area are well aware of the horses shifting around this corner and they're always pretty good to us," Macdonald told the ABC.
“This bloke was obviously strange to the area, I don't know.
"Clare was shocked, she saw it coming and kicked her horse forward and it got away from the other one and she was probably nearest Morphett Road.
"She moved off on her horse and got out of its way, but only just,” he added.
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