Photo via www.andrealeatherman.com
Our hearts break with news of a fatal horse fall at the Ocala Horse Park today involving Andrea Leatherman and her mare Neveah. Equiventures and the Ocala Horse Park sent us the following information via press release:
Horse No. 27, Neveah, fell at Obstacle No. 4 on the Intermediate Cross Country Course. The obstacle was a Tabled Oxer. Neveah caught both front legs on the front of the oxer and rotated over the jump. It landed with its head and neck on Andrea Leatherman. Sadly, Neveah expired shortly after landing. Andrea suffered a concussion and undetermined other injuries. She regained consciousness and was speaking clearly. She was transported to Ocala Regional Hospital for examination. Equiventures and the Florida Horse Park extend our deepest sympathies to Andrea and her crew.
Neveah, a 7-year-old Thoroughbred mare, was described on Andrea’s website: “She has an easy-going, eager-to-please temperament. Although she may look like an overgrown pony with her puffy forelock, she exhibits tons of potential!” According to Andrea’s website, Andrea owned Neveah.
Eventing Nation’s thoughts and prayers reach out to Neveah’s connections, and we hope that Andrea is not seriously injured. Andrea is an absolute class act who always makes events warmer with her smile and unending kindness. As always, tragedy is an opportunity to rally together as a sport and support those who need it most. We will update you as we learn more. Go Neveah.
