Laine Ashker’s long-time partner Eight Saint James Place collapsed and died after completing the CCI*** cross-country course at the Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event. The pair had just jumped cleanly around the course with minimal time penalties.

Per Fédération Equestre Internationale rules, the incident will be reviewed by an investigative panel before more details are released.

Eight Saint James Place had been partnered with Ashker for many years, and competed in CCIs all over the country, including the Rolex Kentucky CCI****.