Bronte and her horse were nearing the end of a perfect round - but as they took off for the final jump on the demanding cross country course at Kirriemuir, both rider and horse made a simple error and Bronte was catapulted through the air.
"I remember taking off on the jump," recalled the 28-year-old logistics co-ordinator from Ellon. "It was a 90cm brick wall with a one metre drop behind onto grass and we both misjudged it. Next thing I remember clearly was coming to in hospital."
As others raced to Bronte's side, emergency services were called to get the unconscious injured rider to hospital as quickly as possible. A helicopter was best placed to reach Bronte in the depths of the Angus countryside and Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) was quickly on scene from it's Perth base.
"I remember nothing of their arrival or their care - just a vague recollection of kind reassuring voices and gentle handling," said Bronte. "SCAA seemingly flew me to advanced care at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee in just a few minutes. I hate to think of the lengthy journey and discomfort I would have faced without them."
The experienced rider sustained a fractured lower vertebrae and concussion in the fall but was released from hospital later that same evening - hugely grateful to everyone who had helped.
"It's not until you experience their work first hand or see it in action that you realise what a vital and valuable service SCAA is," said Bronte.
"They are amazing. I was injured in a field in open countryside and they were able to land and pluck me to safety.
"I got off lightly and I'm hugely grateful to SCAA for their part in keeping me safe and properly cared for - I don't take their vital role in my care and recovery for granted for a single moment.
"I have witnessed some catastrophic accidents in the equestrian world and speed and professionalism can make all the difference to an injured rider's chances - SCAA brings both those qualities to the scene and we're so lucky to have them in Scotland."
"The ironic thing is that I've long dreamed of going up in a helicopter - it's on my wish list," said Bronte. "Now I have and I don't remember a thing about it!"