Overview
- Organizers said the 12-year-old stallion was injured Wednesday evening during arrival at the Neue Messe in Leipzig and was taken to the University of Leipzig’s veterinary clinic.
- Zangersheide and Ahlmann reported the horse freed itself from the truck during unloading, slipped on a slick surface, and suffered a severe thigh injury with no prospect of recovery.
- Multiple veterinarians responded immediately, and euthanasia was carried out in consultation with the owners to prevent further suffering.
- The German Equestrian Federation said Ahlmann withdrew from the World Cup event and sent his remaining horses home in coordination with organizers.
- The 28th Partner Pferd runs Thursday to Sunday with the World Cup qualifier on Friday, as the event proceeds under the shadow of the incident.