15-year-old equestrian dies in tragic accident at Fox Lea Farm, Florida

By Naveen May 03, 2023

A 15-year-old equestrian named Hannah Serfass died in a horseback riding accident at Fox Lea Farm in Sarasota County, Florida.

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The accident occurred during a hunter/jumper competition when Serfass's horse tripped and fell, causing her to fall off and the horse to fall on her head.

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The United States Equestrian Federation released a statement expressing condolences and will be reviewing the accident to identify ways to increase safety in equestrian sports.

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Serfass was riding a 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding named Quaxx 2 at the time of the accident.

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Serfass was from Webster, Florida, and homeschooled, but participated in extracurricular activities such as track at Wildwood Middle High School.

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The Sumter County School District expressed condolences and stated that the track team was very connected with her.

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Fox Lea Farm personnel and others provided first aid until Sarasota County Fire Rescue arrived, but Serfass was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

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