A 16-year-old equestrian was killed over the weekend during a horse riding competition in Florida, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Hannah Serfass, who ran track for Wildwood Middle High School and was part of the Sumter County 4H Youth Development Program, was considered a rising star within the equestrian community.
In a statement, the USEF described Serfass as a "very talented up-and-coming young rider" who was "known for her passion for hoses, her natural ability, and her work ethic. She recently won a talent search for show jumping earlier this year, and won several medals at the World Equestrian Center. "Please keep the Serfass Family in your thoughts as they have lost their sweet Hannah," the 4H Club said in a statement to FOX 35.
Jeanette McDonald is a licensed judge with the United States Equestrian Foundation and a certified trainer who owns the Equestrian Training Center of Ocala."It’s scary," she said, "but it doesn’t always end tragically."
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