John Hodgson
John Hodgson, aged 24, was riding Westwind at Woore on April 8, 1897, when his mount tried to get off the course after jumping the water jump, throwing him into a tree. John's neck was broken; he died instantly.
John Hodgson, aged 24, was riding Westwind at Woore on April 8, 1897, when his mount tried to get off the course after jumping the water jump, throwing him into a tree. John's neck was broken; he died instantly.
He probably had a fit - he'd had a bad fall out hunting a year before.
He probably had a fit - he'd had a bad fall out hunting a year before.
Info supplied courtesy of Chas Hammond
Info supplied courtesy of Chas Hammond