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Equestrian dies after falling from horse at New Jersey event

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Last Updated : May 15 2016 | 2:22 PM IST
Organisers say a 33-year-old rider has died after she fell from her horse during an equestrian competition at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown.
NJ.Com reports that "Philippa Humphreys fell at a fence while competing in the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event yesterday. She was declared dead at a local hospital.
Humphreys' horse, Rich N Famous, was not hurt.
"Everyone involved with the competition is deeply saddened by today's tragic news," Event chairman Dan Wunderlich said yesterday.
Humphreys, a British citizen, has been living in Rockford, Michigan.
The Jersey Fresh International is a qualifying selection event for the US Olympic Eventing Team. It also helps determine participants for the United States and Canadian World Equestrian Games and Pan Am Games Teams.

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First Published: May 15 2016 | 2:22 PM IST

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