The Woodside International Horse Trials organizing committee released a statement today, Oct. 8, that TF Kreisler died following an incident on the CIC*** cross-country course at the event in California.
The gelding’s rider, Sara Sellmer, was evaluated by the medical officer and was not injured in the accident. No other details regarding the incident were immediately available. TS Kreisler was a 12-year-old Irish Warmblood (Menuhin—Finnicky, Final Pool) gelding who most recently completed the advanced horse trials at Aspen Farms (Wash.) in September.
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“The organizers and officials of Woodside International Horse Trials would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the Sellmer family and friends,” stated the release.