Tragic Death of Teen Equestrian at Florida Competition

A 15-year-old equestrian, Hannah Serfass, died after her horse tripped and fell during a hunter/jumper competition at Fox Lea Farm in south Sarasota County, Florida. The accident occurred when the horse landed successfully after jump No. 5 but then planted its left front hoof, causing the horse to fall over and onto the rider's head on the ground. Serfass was taken to the hospital but was later pronounced dead. The United States Equestrian Federation expressed deep condolences to the Serfass family and will be reviewing the accident to increase safety in equestrian sport.