The Sad One About Red Hills

I know this isn’t about my boys, but I feel it deserves my respect and brief comments.

I’ve been very saddened and disappointed over the Red Hills Horse Trails this weekend. I know I join with the entire eventing community in sorrow over the loss of two great horses Leprechauns Rowdy Boy and Direct Merger; both horses suffered from heart attacks.

I am also greatly saddened for one of my favorite riders Darren Chiacchia as he sustained major head trauma and injury from a fall taken on his first ride of the day on seven year old Baron Verdi – the horse’s first Preliminary Event. (Baron Verdi was not injured in the fall).

I want to wish my heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Darren Chaicchia, Leprechauns Rowdy Boy and Direct Merger. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.

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