17yo Aussie rider, killed on course

[HLMom]

[QUOTE=Divine Comedy;8567049]
No, it was originally to collect photos of anyone riding that would be used to create a collage of Olivia riding. Like one big mosaic of Olivia with the individual ‘tiles’ being tiny photos of others riding.

Of course, they’ve now gotten far more photos than they ever bargained for, so I doubt all will be included but it’s still a very nice sentiment.[/QUOTE]

Ah, I see. That makes a lot more sense, and much more meaningful. Thanks for explaining.

[Kalele]

I’m not sure how to get the word out there but the #rideforolivia won’t get as many pictures are they could since people are posting on their private Facebook pages. The only ones who can see their posts are whatever their privacy settings are set to, regardless of what hashtag they use.

[JP60]

I want to ask a question…yes… I am in the cups, but this has stuck in my craw…

In 2015 we lost Francisco Cebra. Remember that name? Most likely not since he rode in Spain and was not the child a very wealthy family.

This from a article at the time

“The FEI has confirmed it will conduct an investigation into the accident.
Read more at http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/francisco-seabra-killed-cross-country-fall-474547#oX8zPuaHfgusO6m7.99”

Any one get that report?

Also in 2015 we lost Sabrina Manganaro , you may not remember her either since she rode in Italy and was a relative unknown.

I found this statement

The investigation is expected to be closed in a few days, and the FISE will publish an official statement accordingly. We will update you with new information on this case as it becomes available.

Did any one read that?

You know guys…people die in this sport. horses die in this sport. That is reality. What kicks my butt is two fold, that this young rider get this full on attention when at least two riders died in obscurity, we had more. What kicks me in the gut is that horses die or are put down and as a group we say “shit happens”.

God, that makes me sad.

Every life that dies should get a mural, every horse that dies should get an honor or we really don’t care.

When I did my searches on those two riders I could not find a single official report on the deaths. If there is one, feel free to post it. In the mean time, a 17 yo died in a long line of Riders

http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/2016/02/22/fifty-nine-rider-deaths-eventing-1993/#axzz41069cdLO

In the mean time, do we just say ‘I’m sorry’ or do we also ask for more

http://eventingconnect.today/2015/03/13/riders-take-the-reins-eventing-is-your-sport-to-keep-or-lose/

I just tonight read that very important people voted for a proposal to allow 45 elements in a 10 minute window for the Olympics. 13 secs per element on avg. Defend that looking at the ghost of those riders before us.

What the hell kind of sport are we allowing?

[bornfreenowexpensive]

[QUOTE=Kalele;8567128]
I’m not sure how to get the word out there but the #rideforolivia won’t get as many pictures are they could since people are posting on their private Facebook pages. The only ones who can see their posts are whatever their privacy settings are set to, regardless of what hashtag they use.[/QUOTE]

Yeah I had thought of that and had set mine on public. Just glancing through, many are set public but you are right about the settings. Still impressive how many this reached. It lets people do something more than just post condolences…and I think that has to do with why so many participated.

[Griffyn]

I have seen some absolutely stunning pictures posted for this. A neat tribute. Its reached a much wider audience than eventing, and I do think it helps raise awareness in all the disciplines that a child has died, and before the grace go I kind of thing.

JP60- I do remember those deaths as well.

[ozjb]

I am the mom of a Young Rider here in NSW, Australia. Olivia’s death has hit very close. Like Hedgie said earlier, I am quite proud to be part of the Australian eventing (and wider equestrian community). The support has been immense and genuine.

The Juniors are a tight group, no matter whether parents have money or not. The kids all know each other in some way and degree. I think the fact that these kids are connected through social networking had a major factor in the success of the ride for Olivia campaign. The mom who thought this up is the mom of a junior.

Australia also has a very strong Interschools Equestrian program and the Inglis family is very involved and supportive there. So, those kids and their families are also being affected by this horrific accident.

So while we, as adults, remember the previous deaths, kids may not dwell on those as they do when someone their own age dies. I don’t think the support for the Inglis family in anyway detracts from the sadness of the other deaths. JP60, they did not die in obscurity.

I am on the committee of our local horse trials association and we have an event on this weekend. Some of the riders who were at Scone will be at our event, including a large number of Juniors. It’s been a difficult week, putting the finishing touches on the event and trying to be aware that some riders will be quite emotional. We have put in place some extra things we think will help support our riders and their families.

Hoping, but doubting, we get through the weekend without tears.

[Winding_Down]

^^^^Thank you ozjb, my heart aches for all those so close to this tragedy. All of you are in my prayers.

[LadyB]

I am amazed at the amount of people on my Facebook that are doing the hashtag for Olivia. Its even reaching out to Western riders and Hunters and Jumpers. Amazing!
What great support the Equine Community can be.

[MoonWitch]

[QUOTE=LadyB;8568011]
I am amazed at the amount of people on my Facebook that are doing the hashtag for Olivia. Its even reaching out to Western riders and Hunters and Jumpers. Amazing!
What great support the Equine Community can be.[/QUOTE]

I have a childhood friend that now lives in Australia and had personal ties with Olivia and her family. Her daughter competes as well and this has hit home hard. She saw my FB post and was truly touched that so many people have shown support here in the states. We are a barn of hunters, pleasure and trail riders but in the end, we are all riders.