Hunt chairman's shock over rider's fall death

The chairman of a hunt has spoken of his shock at a businessman dying when thrown from his horse on New Year's Day.

Paul Watson was unseated at the meet in Lauder in the Borders on Saturday.

John Macfarlane, chairman of the Lauderdale Hunt, said: "We are all deeply shocked at this loss of a respected member of the local farming community and keen supporter and good friend of the hunt, and wish to express our sincere condolences to the late Mr Watson's family."