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Barley Saturday organisers apologise following incident which saw woman injured by horse

THE ORGANISERS of the Barley Saturday event in Cardigan have expressed regret after a woman was injured during a parade.

The incident occurred on Saturday (Apr 29) during the annual event, which features a procession of horses and vintage vehicles through the town.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a horse bolt from the parade and collide with a woman who was watching the procession.

The woman was knocked to the ground and taken to hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.

A spokesperson for the Barley Saturday organising committee said they were “deeply sorry” for the incident and wished the woman a speedy recovery.

They added: “We take the safety of our participants and spectators very seriously and will be reviewing our procedures to ensure that incidents like this do not happen again in the future.”

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The event has been a fixture in the town for over a century and typically attracts thousands of visitors. The parade is followed by a day of festivities, including a farmers’ market and live music.

The incident has prompted calls for improved safety measures at the event, with some suggesting that barriers or other forms of crowd control could have prevented the accident.

Local authorities have confirmed that an investigation into the incident is underway, and have urged anyone with information to come forward.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the local council said: “We are aware of the incident that occurred during the Barley Saturday parade and are working closely with the organisers to establish what happened.

“We would like to reassure the public that the safety of everyone attending the event is our top priority and we will be taking steps to ensure that appropriate measures are in place for future events.”

The incident has also sparked debate about the use of horses in public events, with some animal welfare advocates calling for a ban on horse-drawn parades and processions.

Others have defended the tradition, arguing that it is an important part of the town’s heritage and a way of celebrating the area’s agricultural roots.

The debate is likely to continue in the coming weeks as organisers and local authorities review the incident and consider changes to the event’s safety protocols.

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