Over £52,000 has been raised to help Richard (Sparky) Bevis, who’s in intensive care following an accident at his farm.

The 53-year-old, who has been head lad for Nationwide Hunt coach Nigel Twiston-Davies for 18 years, was alone at his farm on Saturday (13 January) when he was injured.

In a press release on a fundraising web page arrange for the reason that accident, Richard’s son William stated: “He was alone on the time and we have now no actual thought what occurred, nevertheless consequently he has suffered a number of cranium and facial fractures, he stays in intensive care in Bristol Southmead on a ventilator.”

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Richard taken care of and rode out the 2010 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Imperial Commander, and was intently related to the three-time Betfair Chase winner Bristol De Mai, who retired final 12 months.

“I’ve arrange this fundraising drive in order that the racing group can pull collectively no matter they will afford to try to assist my dad, mum and I via this extraordinarily difficult interval,” William stated. “Please additionally preserve us in your ideas and prayers.”

The web page was arrange two days in the past, since which period 540 individuals have donated over £52,200.

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Eleanor is an skilled journalist who spent over eight years working for native and nationwide newspapers earlier than becoming a member of H&H as information editor in March 2016. Captivated with equine welfare and exposing the reality, Eleanor has reported on all elements of the business, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage guidelines to mules. Her sport of selection is showjumping, by which she competes her personal horses, and he or she additionally enjoys reporting at native leaping exhibits via to worldwide championships.