Teen dies after horse lands on head in equestrian competition in Florida
Serfass "was a very talented and promising jockey" from Webster, Florida, he said. the USEF. She "was known for her passion for horses, her skills. natural and their work ethic."
"We send our sincerest condolences to his family, his coach, his friends and the entire equestrian community. We're all heartbroken," Fox said. Read Farm in a statement on Facebook.
The incident occurred on Sunday while Hannah Serfass was riding her horse. 12 years in a jumping contest at Fox Lea Farm in Venice, Florida, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Hannah Serfass, 15, tragically lost her life Sunday while competing. Her love of horses & support of fellow competitors mark a uniquely brave and kind sportsman. WIHS competitors past & present keep Hannah in our hearts and send wishes of love to Hannah's family. #RideForHannah pic.twitter.com/IBZOchwNXm
— Washington International Horse Show (@WIHS) May 2, 2023
The horse, a neutered Holsteiner named Quaxx, suffered a "fall with top," the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) said. in English) in a press release.
"The rider was halfway through and had just completed jump No. 6. The horse jumped and took 2 or 3 strides/gallop to the next fence and, For unknown reasons, he planted his left front helmet, which provoked that the horse fell significantly to the left front", The sheriff's office report said.
Wellington International unites with the equestrian community in mourning the loss of a talented young rider, Hannah Serfass. The equestrian community is a family and we must all come together to support Hannah’s family at this time. From now on we will #RideforHannah pic.twitter.com/JhcRq1ZGrN
— Wellington International (@Official_WI_WEF) May 3, 2023
Serfass and the horse began to fall in the same direction, and the horse "He fell headlong into the rider's turf," according to the report.
A paramedic responded immediately and Serfass was taken to Sarasota. Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, according to the USEF statement. The horse was unharmed.
TRAGIC NEWS: A 15-year-old girl was killed while competing with her horse in Venice, FL.
— Gage Goulding - NBC2 (@GageGoulding) May 2, 2023
Deputies say Hannah Serfass was halfway through the course when the horse misstepped and Serfass fell off. The horse then fell, landing on her head.
She was pronounced dead at the hospital. pic.twitter.com/atbKm8jDYO
The USEF will investigate the incident "to find out what we can do to minimize risk and increase safety in equestrian sports," he said. in its statement.
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