A riding enthusiast died after falling from his horse just hours after laying a scent for a hunting event, an inquest heard.
Guy Avis, 76, died while taking part in a Heythrop Hunt trail hunt with 90 other riders when his horse refused to jump a fence.
He had been a lifelong member of the event, where he was known as the 'singing secretary'.
Gloucestershire Coroners' Court heard Mr Avis, who also performed with Giffords Circus, had been riding his horse Jasper.
The inquest was told Mr Avis fell forward over the horse's head after Jasper did not jump the fence.
