Millionaire sued by rider who saw dream shattered when her horse kicked him in the face

london - A beginner dressage rider is suing a wealthy businesswoman after being kicked in the face by one of her horses, resulting in his dream being shattered.

George Day is demanding £200,000 from Ursula Bechtolsheimer, claiming that one of her horses crushed his lifelong ambition. Day alleges that he had to abandon his flourishing dressage career after being kicked in the face by one of her horses on March 5, 2021, causing serious facial and brain injuries.

72-year-old Ursula Bechtolsheimer is a well-known figure in the United Kingdom and beyond. She is not only the mother of gold medalist Laura Tomlinson but also the only daughter of the late German retail magnate Karl-Heinz Kipp, with an estimated wealth of over €3 billion.

Alongside her husband, the businesswoman also operates a horse breeding farm in the British Cotswolds. It was at this location where Day was working when he got injured. According to him, he was tending to a young horse when it suddenly kicked him in the face, rendering him unconscious.

Day was taken to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a broken nose, fractured eye sockets, and cheekbones. Since the accident, he claims to have experienced fatigue, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, and tinnitus due to the brain injury sustained. He still struggles to eat solid food three years later, he says.

Day also asserts that he attempted to return to the farm after the accident but found the work overwhelming and felt uncomfortable around horses. As a result, he can no longer ride horses or continue his career as a rider.

The now 31-year-old Day had previously competed at a high level in dressage competitions. Having seen his Olympic dreams dashed by the incident and believing he has few other career prospects, he is now seeking £200,000 from Bechtolsheimer.

The woman has admitted to being 'somewhat' liable for the accident but demands evidence from Day regarding his injuries. She also wants him to prove that he was a 'very competent rider.' She finds it 'unrealistic' that he could have pursued a career as a professional rider. 'He was not employed as a rider for us but as a stable hand.'