Key takeaways:
- The USEF has paid tribute to 15-year-old Hannah Serfass, who tragically died in a competition in Venice, Florida.
- The USEF described Serfass as a “very talented up-and-coming rider” with a “passion for horses,” a “natural ability” and a hard work ethic.
- The USEF, USHJA, and Fox Lea Farm team have expressed their condolences to Serfass’ family, support team, and friends.
The U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) has paid tribute to 15-year-old Hannah Serfass, of Webster, Florida, after she tragically died in a competition in Venice, Florida, on Sunday.
Serfass was competing in the Fox Lea Farm Spring Concours I when the horse she was riding tripped and suffered a rotational fall, according to the USEF. The horse landed the jump successfully and took two or three steps/gallops towards the next hurdle, but for unknown reasons planted its left foot, which caused the horse to lean down significantly towards its left front hoof. This action caused the rider to then topple and the horse to land on her head.
The USEF described Serfass as “a very talented up-and-coming rider” with a “passion for horses,” a “natural ability” and a hard work ethic. The fall “was unrelated to a jumping effort,” the federation noted.
In a statement shared online, the USEF, USHJA, and Fox Lea Farm team expressed their condolences to Serfass’ family, support team, and friends.
The death of Hannah Serfass is a tragedy that has left the equestrian community in shock. The USEF has extended its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the young rider, who was described as a passionate and talented up-and-coming equestrian.
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