Equine Fatality Reported at Spring Bay H.T.

Apr 10, 2016

Equine Fatality Reported at Spring Bay H.T.

By Spring Bay Horse Trials - Press Release

This statement is posted on the behalf of Spring Bay Horse Trials and Organizer Mary Fike.

Lexington, Ky - We are sad to report that National du Pas died today while competing in the Training division at Spring Bay Horse Trials in Lexington, Kentucky. The cause of death is unknown at this point pending necropsy. The horse collapsed between obstacles (i.e. not related to a fence or jump) while on the cross-country course today. Rider Blake Park was not injured in the fall, but was transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center for observation.

National du Pas, a 15-year-old Selle Francais gelding owned by Elizabeth Stewart, passed away between fences 11 and 12. According to USEF and USEA policies, the horse was transported to the Kentucky Diagnostic Lab for necropsy, which will be utilized to help further the USEA Equine Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research Study.

The USEA sends our heartfelt condolences to Blake, Elizabeth and all of National du Pas’ connections on this difficult day.

Spring Bay

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