Two horses died as the result of serious injuries at this year’s Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, April 24-27, 2008.
Frodo Baggins, ridden by Laine Ashker of the U.S., was euthanized on April 26th, following an accident at fence five on the cross-country course in which the 12-year-old Thoroughbred hit the obstacle, somersaulted and landed on his rider.
Frodo Baggins was examined by a team of veterinarians on-site and given supportive medications for shock and pain. Once he was stabilized, the horse was sedated and transferred to a nearby clinic where further tests revealed that he had sustained a fracture to the base of his skull. At this point, his owners opted to have him euthanized.