A HORSE rider suddenly died while celebrating her very first wedding anniversary – hours after sharing a sweet picture with her husband.
Abigail Garside was staying at luxury 300-acre Rudding Park resort and spa with her partner, sharing happy pictures from the hot tub.
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But just hours later, the 30-year-old was tragically found dead on August 18.
The talented dressage rider shared a “happy anniversary” post from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, the day before her death.
Her husband also shared wedding pictures online captioned: “One year since you became my wife!! I love you more and more everyday, happy anniversary.”
But he later shared the devastating news of Abigail’s death.
Sharing a photo of the loved-up couple, he wrote: “My absolute world, my best friend and my beautiful darling wife.
“I will love you forever and you will never leave my heart xxx.”
She was found in gardens in the heart of Harrogate shortly after 6.15am.
North Yorkshire Police said they don’t believe there were any suspicious circumstances.
The couple married at the Crow Wood Hotel and Spa resort in Burnley, Lancashire, on August 17 last year.
At the time, Abigail said she was marrying “the man of my dreams”.
The couple were seen beaming at the camera in photos from the day, posing with their dogs and laughing as they cut the wedding cake.
Heartbroken friends paid tribute to the “most talented, bubbly and beautiful girl”.
Abigail was a prominent equestrian, winning at the Horse of the Year Show in 2019, the Mail reported.
Ribble Valley Riding Club paid tribute to their member, saying she will be “sadly missed by everyone in the horse world”.
A fundraiser has been set up in Abigail’s memory, with donations going to the mental health charity Mind and the Dog’s Trust.
The page reads: “This site is a tribute to Abigail Garside, who was born on November 24, 1994. She is much loved and will always be remembered.
“We hope that you find this tribute to Abigail a place of comfort, support and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.”
North Yorkshire Police said: “A cordon including screening was put in place to allow the investigation into the circumstances to take place.
“At this stage, we do not currently believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding her death and a report will now be prepared for the coroner.
“Our thoughts at this time are with the woman’s family.”
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