Sherelle Duke

Sherelle died tragically when her horse toppled on her at Brockenhurst Park, near Southampton, on
Sunday 2oth August 2006.

She is a former World Young Rider Champion and belonged to the family that set up Dukes Transport.

Denis Currie of the International Equestrian Association said her death left "a tremendous
gap".

She was rising towards the pinnacle of her sport and there is a massive void as one of the true
equestrian riders we have in our country here has been taken from us.

Sherelle's sister Sonia said the family's faith was helping them cope with the tragedy,
but said her sister was irreplaceable.

It's just the small things that come into your mind, it's not a major thing, you know we
all live the major things that happen in our life, it's the small things that happen in our
lives that you remember the most

I don't think they'll replace her, not the dedication she gives to the sport - trying to
lift it you know to a new level.

Sherelle was a super fit athlete, who was bubbly but totally focused.

This tragic accident has cast a real cloud over the equestrian world and everyone who knew her.

Sherelle Duke's family are well known in the Portadown area and in the business world after
setting-up the Dukes Transport Company.
For years Sherelle rode in the company's colours of red and white.

She was a member of the Irish team in the 2003 European Championships.