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Sad to hear that one horse died this morning whilst competing in the Endurance at WEG 2014. Number 50, Claudia Romero Chacon riding Dorado (costa rica) fell 400 metres before the first check point on the course.
Claudia Romero Chacon (CRC) and Dorado (no 50)
28 Aug 2014
A horse and rider suffered a fall during the first loop of the Endurance competition at Sartilly (FRA) shortly after 08.30 today. Costa Rican rider Claudia Romero Chacon and Dorado (no 50) fell 400 metres before the first check point on the course. Tragically the horse was fatally injured in the fall. The rider was also injured in the fall, but was conscious when she was taken to hospital by ambulance. An update on her condition will be issued as soon as it is available.
The FEI has conducted an immediate investigation into the circumstances of this tragic incident and the investigation shows that the horse struck a tree at the side of the track in a forested area. The horse sustained a head injury and died instantly. There are no signs that the horse slipped prior to the impact.
It is with great sadness that we announce that Wild Lone, ridden by Harry Meade (GBR) and owned by Charlotte Opperman, died at approximately 16.15 today after completing the Cross Country at Haras du Pin (FRA) at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy.
The 13-year-old gelding had completed the Cross Country course clear with 26.4 time penalties to go into 25th place. The rider had just dismounted and shortly afterwards the horse tragically collapsed and died.
As per FEI Veterinary Regulations, a post mortem will be carried out to establish the cause of death.
Professor Yves Rossier, the Foreign Veterinary Delegate, reported that all other horses finished the course in good condition.
At every FEI event, the maximum consideration is given to the safety and welfare of horses and athletes.
So sorry to read this, thoughts go out to Harry and all who are involved.
