Dramatic Incident at Luhmühlen: Horse Knocked Unconscious Following a Fall - Catastrophe in Luhmühlen: Steed collapses post plummet
Witnessing a somber moment in the world of horse racing, a 13-year-old mare named Chiquita met her end during the Luhmühlen eventing competition after a devastating fall. Ridden by Maj-Jonna Ziebell, the incident occurred on the cross-country course, resulting in injuries to the beloved equine. Veterinarians were at the scene to administer treatment, but, unfortunately, the unfortunate decision to euthanize the horse was made later in the day. In a heartbreaking statement, Ziebell, a 29-year-old rider from Döhle, confessed, “My horse was something truly special. Anyone who had the chance to get to know Chiquita - as she chose - fell in love with her. I’ve lost my best friend, and I’m utterly heartbroken.”
Sports take a backseat as tragedy unfolded
Despite the heart-wrenching incident, the German Eventing Championships continued. Julia Krajewski, a 36-year-old Tokyo Olympic champion, maintained her lead after the cross-country phase and was already atop the leaderboard following the dressage days. Krajewski competes with the 11-year-old Nickel and incurred 2.4 penalty points due to a time fault in the cross-country, with the final decision to be made on Sunday (13:00 CET/NDR) during the closing show jumping round. Emma Brüssau currently holds the second position, paired with Dark Desire, having moved up from fifth place.
As we reflect on the horrific accident that shook the Luhmühlen eventing community, it’s important to shed light on the current standings in the tournament. Although I couldn't find specific information about Chiquita in the results, I can provide you with the standings for the Longines Luhmühlen Horse Trials:
For the Longines CCI5*-L:- 1st: Izilot DHI, Rosalind Canter (GBR), with a score of 28.8- 2nd: Ricker Ridge Sooty GNZ, Samantha Lissington (NZL), with a score of 29.3- 3rd: London 52, an unspecified rider in the search results, with a score of 29.4
For more detailed standings and updates on Chiquita's horse and rider, I recommend checking the official Luhmühlen website or eventing news outlets.
The tragic fall of Chiquita, a 13-year-old mare, during the Luhmühlen eventing competition has overshadowed the excitement of horse racing, serving as a poignant reminder of the risks associated with such sports. Even as the German Eventing Championships press on, with Julia Krajewski maintaining her lead, the equestrian community is deeply saddened by the loss of Chiquita, a beloved horse.
