Despite the highs of this weekend, there was also one very tragic low. We learned yesterday that 15-year-old Hannah Serfass suffered a fatal accident while competing in an equitation class at Fox Lea Farm in Venice, FL.
According to a statement released by US Equestrian, Hannah, 15, was riding Quaxx 2, a 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding, in an equitation class when the horse tripped and suffered a rotational fall. The fall was unrelated to a jumping effort. The EMT responded immediately, and Hannah was transported to Sarasota Memorial where she was pronounced dead. The horse was uninjured in the accident.
Hannah from Webster, Fla., was a very talented up-and-coming young rider who trained with Robin Swinderman. She was known for her passion for horses, her natural ability, and her work ethic.
We are devastated to hear this news and are holding Hannah’s family and friends close today.
Events Opening This Week
Aspen Farms H.T., Shepherd Ranch Pony Club H.T. I, Silverwood Farm Spring H.T., Honey Run H.T., Horse Park of New Jersey H.T., Seneca Valley Pony Club H.T., Full Gallop Farm June H.T., Kent H.T.
Events Closing Today
The Vista Spring NEH/YEH Qualifier
Tuesday Links
Learn about Redefined Equestrian Horse Trials
FEI Sports Forum Tackles Welfare, Tech, Endurance Rule Revisions
Feeding the Competition Horse to Build Muscle
