Atlanta Euthanized Following Injury on Cross Country at Ocala Horse Trials

Juan Larrazabal and Atlanta at Pine Top 2015. Photo by Hoofclix.com. Juan Larrazabal and Atlanta at Pine Top 2015. Photo by Hoofclix.com.

We are saddened to learn that Atlanta, an 8-year-old Argentinian Sport Horse owned and ridden by Juan Larrazabal, was euthanized today after breaking his leg on cross country while competing in the Open Intermediate-B division at the Ocala Horse Properties Winter II Horse Trials.

According to the press release posted on the USEA website this afternoon, “Atlanta was immediately attended to by the on-site veterinary team, and it was decided that it was in his best interest to be humanely euthanized.”

Juan brought Atlanta up from Novice to the two-star level. Last year they completed the CIC2* at Pine Top and were 28th at the 2015 Jersey Fresh International CCI2*. Together, they represented Venezuela at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto.

EN extends our sincerest condolences to Juan and all those who loved Atlanta.

[Atlanta (2008-2016)]