Maj-Jonna Ziebell’s Chiquita Euthanized Following Injury in Luhmühlen CCI4*-S

We are devastated to bring you news of a horse death at Longines Luhmühlen’s CCI4*-s today following an incident on cross country. German rider Maj-Jonna Ziebell and Chiquita, a 13-year-old Polish mare, fell at the C element of fence 14 on course today. The mare was immediately attended to and transported to a local veterinary clinic, where it was determined that her injury — a broken shoulder — was too severe and the decision was made to humanely euthanize.

Luhmühlen has released the following statement. The statement has been translated from German; please forgive any translation errors.

“During a fall on the CCI4*-S cross-country course, the horse Chiquita, ridden by German rider Maj-Jonna Ziebell, sustained an injury. The horse received immediate veterinary care on site and was transported to a nearby veterinary clinic.

“Unfortunately, we have just received the news that, following a veterinary examination, the unavoidable decision was made to euthanize the horse. The rider is deeply affected: “My horse was something truly special. Everyone who had the chance to get to know Chiquita better — which she allowed on her own terms — fell in love with her. I’ve lost my best friend and I’m unimaginably heartbroken.”

The team at EN extends our heartfelt condolences to Maj-Jonna and the connections of Chiquita.

This article was updated to provide the nature of the injury to Chiquita. 

 

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