Gabor Francia-Kiss, West Suffield, Conn., a two-time member of the Hungarian Olympic eventing team, died suddenly on Jan. 26. He was 74.

Mr. Francia-Kiss was born in Budapest, Hungary, where he lived until 1957. He fought in the Hungarian Revolution and escaped communist rule in Hungary through Austria, traveling to the United States through Camp Kilmer in New Jersey. He attended Colorado State University before settling in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

An extremely talented horseman, Mr. Francia-Kiss was a classically trained European rider who was a well-known and respected trainer, rider and coach. He brought many horses and riders to the top of their careers in hunters, jumpers, dressage and eventing. He established the Professional Horseman’s Association in Ohio and was a U.S. Equestrian Federation R-rated judge for more than 40 years.

Mr. Francia-Kiss is survived by his wife, Holly Francia-Kiss, sister, Maya Kiraly, and stepdaughter, Devin Van Houten.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Hungarian Founda-tion, 300 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ 08903.