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International Jumping Riders Club
Official communiqué accident Francisco Seabra
14 February- With great regret to report that despite the rider Francisco Seabra has suffered a fatal accident during the course of the competition I Alegra Rancho Eventing Tour de Utrera-Sevilla, Spain on February 14, 2015. The rider Francisco Seabra was 30 and was from Portugal and single.
Francisco Seabra was riding the horse Aferzysta 12 years of age and Polish origin. The incident occurred in the number obstacle 10C where a doctor who has treated you during the fall and next to all paramedical team has also been present at that time and who have attended Francisco Seabra in the crash which has been declared his death.
In all FEI events, given the utmost consideration to the safety and welfare of horses and competitors.
MR. Alain James said "On behalf of all the sports world, I would like to extend my heartfelt considerations to the family of Mr. Francisco Seabra."
IJRC thoughts and prays are with Francisco's family at this dreadful time.