Floridian equestrian Hannah Serfass, unfortunately, died after a pony fell on her during a contest on Sunday. She was just 15.
“It is with our most profound compassion that the US Equestrian Organization (USEF) reports that Hannah Serfass experienced a lethal mishap yesterday, April 30, while contending at the Fox Lea Ranch Spring Concours I in Venice,” the USEF partook in an explanation delivered after the occurrence.
Serfass was riding a 12-year-old pony named Quaxx 2, who ended up stumbling and falling during a go-through. “As the pony jogged towards the following obstacle it established its left front foot, which made the pony incline fundamentally onto its front foot… Both Serfass and the pony fell in a similar course, and afterward, the pony fell over on top of the high schooler and onto her head,” the Sarasota Province Sheriff’s office told CBS News.
In spite of the fact that EMTs promptly answered at the scene and she was shipped to a close by the clinic, she was articulated dead by specialists upon appearance. As per the US Equestrian Establishment, the teen was portrayed as “an exceptionally capable promising youthful rider” who was known for “her energy for ponies, her innate capacity, and her hard-working attitude.”
They are likewise accepting this mishap as a sign to examine further well-being estimates that can be taken to forestall horse-based wounds. They said, “The Organization views each mishap extremely in a serious way and will survey the mishap completely to realize how we might limit hazard and increment security in the equestrian game.”
Likewise, a regulation called “Nicole’s Regulation” was passed following a 12-year young lady who kicked the bucket while horseback riding. The law requires all riders under 16 years of age to wear caps while on a pony.
A GoFundMe is committed to Hannah Serfass following the terrible mishap.
TRAGIC NEWS: A 15-year-old girl was killed while competing with her horse in Venice, FL.
Deputies say Hannah Serfass was halfway through the course when the horse misstepped and Serfass fell off. The horse then fell, landing on her head.
She was pronounced dead at the hospital. pic.twitter.com/atbKm8jDYO
— Gage Goulding – NBC2 (@GageGoulding) May 2, 2023
Since her passing, a GoFundMe was set up in Serfass’ name intended to fabricate a dedication of the rider and assist with supporting the family.
Your story is horrible. Very callous remarks as to the deaths of these young girls. You need to take a course in compassion. “Kicked the bucket” is not an appropriate phrase to use in these tragic circumstances. And to use the word “shipped” in regard to the injured girl being transported to a medical facility is awful. She was NOT a package – she was a human being!