The organizing team of the Apple Knoll Farm H.T. regrets to announce the death of Ready to Rumble, a 7-year-old Thoroughbred gelding (Central Banker x Songandapsalm) owned and ridden by Rachel Stankaitis.
Ready to Rumble was competing in the Training division and died after impact with fence number 19b during the cross-country phase. Stankaitis was attended to on-site and then was transferred to a regional hospital for further care.
The organizing team of the Apple Knoll Farm H.T. and the USEA wishes to extend their deepest sympathy and condolences to all of Ready to Rumble’s connections.
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Today, we pause to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on the powerful moment in 1963 when he stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and shared his vision for a better future. Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech was more than just words; it was a call to action that transcended time, culture, and boundaries—a beacon of hope that continues to inspire.