The U.S. Eventing Association released the following official statement regarding Lauren Kieffer and her mount Tigger Too following the death of the David O’Connor horse on May 10 during the Jersey Fresh CCI3* at the New Jersey Horse Park in Allentown, N.J.


“The organizing committee of the Jersey Fresh CCI3* regrets to announce the death of David O’Connor’s horse, Tigger Too, ridden by Lauren Kieffer, at Fence 28 on the cross-country course today. Lauren was uninjured in the fall.


“The FEI investigative panel has been convened to review the facts surrounding the incident, and more information will be released once the investigation is through.


“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the O’Connor and the Kieffer families after the loss of this wonderful horse

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