An 'up-and-coming' teenage equestrian has died following a freak accident during a competition in Florida over the weekend.
An "up-and-coming" teenage equestrian has died following an accident during a competition in Florida over the weekend.
said the accident happened just moments after the horse successfully landed a jump when it planted its left front hoof which subsequently caused the horse to lean significantly. Serfass was described by the U.S. Equestrian Federation as a "very talented up-and-coming young rider ... She was known for her passion for horses, her natural ability, and her work ethic."
. "The Federation takes every accident very seriously and will be reviewing the accident thoroughly to learn what we can do to minimize risk and increase safety in equestrian sport."
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