New Zealand rider Tom Gadsby killed in fall in England CONGLETON, England, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- A rider from New Zealand was killed in a fall while competing in a cross-country event in England. Tom Gadsby, 26, died Sunday afternoon during horse trials at Somerford Park in Cheshire, Horse & Country reported. Gadsby was a professional in eventing, which combines dressage, show jumping and cross-country riding. Gadsby fell at a fence. His horse was not hurt. The rest of the trials were canceled. After competing as a show jumper for several years, Gadsby turned to eventing. He was living in England, competing on horses owned by Tiny Clapham, a former Olympic rider who is based in Cambridgeshire. Equestrian Sports New Zealand chief executive Jim Ellis issued a statement of condolence to Gadsby's family and friends. "Tom was a talented show jumper and eventer who was in Europe to fulfill his dream of competing as a professional event rider -- a dream he achieved but which has been tragically cut short," Ellis said.