A YOUNG woman from Ledbury has died following a horseriding accident.

Rachael Helena Watkins, aged 27, was injured while riding at Tarrington on Friday, January 3.

She was flown by County Air Ambulance to the neurological unit at Frenchay Hospital, Bristol. She died at the hospital on Sunday (January 12).

Her funeral will be held on Monday, January 20, at Eastnor Church, at 2.30pm. Family flowers only are requested. Donations should be made to the Air Ambulance or the neurological unit at Frenchay Hospital.