Drama at the Sardegna Jumping Tour 2023 underway at the Tanca directed by Abbasanta: the rider Margherita Mayer, from Cagliari, fell from her horse during a jump and died.

The accident occurred in the afternoon, during warm up. Despite dramatic resuscitation attempts with the timely intervention of doctors, service ambulances and the air ambulance, Mayer did not regain consciousness. The tragedy occurred before the eyes of her husband, a veterinarian, who was filming the performance.

The announcement comes from the organizers of the event, taking place in the Agris plant. The rider participated as a member of the Is Alinos equestrian club in Maracalagonis.

"The organization, the riders and the riders, all the staff involved in the event and those present at the tragic circumstance sympathize with the pain of her husband and family with affection," we read in a note.

(Unioneonline/E.Fr.)

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