The 2-year-old girl died after falling from the pony in Yorkshire on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the scene but unfortunately, the girl died as a result of her injuries. Yorkshire Air Ambulance attended the scene of the accident.

       Bedale Hunt officials said members are “completely devastated but pulling together” for the girl’s family.

       In a statement, a hunt spokesperson said: "We can confirm that a tragic accident happened on Wednesday, 15th September, when a two-year-old girl fell from her pony and subsequently lost her life.

       “As a community, we are all completely devastated but are pulling together to support the family involved.

       “Our sincere condolences go to all those affected and we urge that everybody respects the family’s privacy during what is a very distressing time."

       The Bedale Hunt was reportedly formed at a meeting held in Bedale in 1816.

       The Labour Government brought in the Hunting Act in 2004.

       This Act of the Parliament banned the hunting of wild mammals in England.

       It focussed on the hunting of foxes, deer, hares and mink with dogs in England and Wales.

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