Rider, 22, Crushed To Death In Horse Show As Her Mother Watches in Horror

Becca Weissbard died while competing in a horse show in Saugerties, New York on Wednesday.

A New York State equestrian was tragically killed Wednesday when she was killed by her horse during a show this week.

Becca Weissbard, 22, was thrown from her horse and the animal fell on top of her during a show in Saugerties on Wednesday.

The crowd, including Weissbard's mother, watched in horror as the young gold medalist was crushed to death.

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Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra Weissbard's mother was the first person to run to her daughter's aid, reports the Daily Freeman 

Paramedics responded to the scene but were unable to revive Weissbard.

The Manorville equestrian was on her second run through a 10-hurdle course when the horse struck a cross pole.

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The Hampton's Classic Horse Show issued the following statement on its website on Thursday: