Sad news from Marlborough HT

I received several reports and inquiries Sunday evening that a horse had struggled after completing the XC at the Marlborough Horse Trials in Maryland on Sunday.  I just got word from Marlborough’s organizer that Shadowfax, a 7-year old Westphalian, collapsed in the trailer area following a successful XC run at Training Level.  Veterinarians responded immediately to assist the horse, but the horse expired shortly after the vets arrived.  The horse was transported to Marion DuPont Equine Center for necropsy.  From the accounts I have heard of the incident, the entire eventing community at Marlborough rallied around the horse and rider to assist them in every way possible, showing once again the tremendous strength of our sport.  Eventing Nation’s thoughts and prayers are with Shadowfax and his family.