Victim expresses anger at the lack of support she was offered by Horse Sport ­Ireland and says she still lives in fear

Jockey Michael Murphy

Jockey Michael Murphy

A former child showjumping champion who was the victim of statutory rape has spoken out about how she was groomed for years by an older rider who is now serving a prison sentence.

The woman, who is now in her 20s, has complained she received no support from the state funded equestrian body, Horse Sport ­Ireland (HSI), despite the conviction of Michael Murphy for defilement of a minor.