A youngster has died in Florida after being knocked off her horse throughout a contest.

Hannah Serfass was pronounced useless on Sunday (30 April) after falling on her head.

The 15-year-old equestrian was competing within the Fox Lea Farm Spring Concours I in Venice, when the horse she was driving out of the blue "tripped" and suffered a "rotational fall," the US Equestrian Federation mentioned in an announcement.

According to NBC News, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office mentioned {the teenager} was about midway by means of the course within the occasion when she tried the sixth leap.

"The horse landed the jump successfully and took two or three steps/gallops toward the next hurdle and for unknown reasons planted its left foot, which caused the horse to lean down significantly towards its left front hoof," authorities mentioned.

Police mentioned this then led the younger rider to "topple" ahead and fall off the horse.

"The horse then continued to fall in the same direction falling over and onto the rider's head on the ground," the sheriff's workplace added.

Officials mentioned emergency companies responded rapidly and transported the injured lady to an area hospital, the place she was later pronounced useless.

'A really gifted up-and-coming younger rider'

Hannah Serfass was an up-and-coming rider and was identified for her ardour and love for horses.

The US Equestrian Federation mentioned on Monday: "It is with our deepest sympathy the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces that Hannah Serfass suffered a fatal accident yesterday, 30 April, while competing at the Fox Lea Farm Spring Concours I in Venice, Fla.

"Hannah, 15, was driving Quaxx 2, a 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding, in an equitation class when the horse tripped and suffered a rotational fall. The fall was unrelated to a leaping effort.

"The EMT responded immediately, and Hannah was transported to Sarasota Memorial where she was pronounced dead. The horse was uninjured in the accident.

"Hannah from Webster, Fla., was a really gifted up-and-coming younger rider who skilled with Robin Swinderman.

"She was known for her passion for horses, her natural ability, and her work ethic."

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In a Facebook publish on Monday, Fox Lea Farm shared their "sincere condolences" to the rider's household and mentioned they have been "heartbroken" by the "tragedy".

The publish learn: "Fox Lea Farm had a tragedy occur today.

"Out of respect to the household, no data can be shared at the moment.

"We send our sincere condolences to the family, trainer, friends, & the whole equestrian community.

"We are all heartbroken."

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