Equestrian Rider Dies After Falling From Horse During New Jersey Competition

ALLENTOWN, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) - Organizers say a 33-year-old rider has died after she fell from her horse during an equestrian competition at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown.

NJ.com reports that Philippa Humphreys fell at a fence while competing in the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event on Saturday. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Humphreys' horse, Rich N Famous, was not hurt.

Event chairman Dan Wunderlich said in a statement that everyone involved with the competition is "deeply saddened by today's tragic news."

"All of us connected with the Jersey Fresh International are deeply saddened by today's tragic news and we extend our condolences to Philippa's husband, Peter, and to her entire family," Wunderlich said in a statement.

Humphreys, a British citizen, has been living in Rockford, Michigan.

The Jersey Fresh International is a qualifying selection event for the U.S. Olympic Eventing Team. It also helps determine participants for the United States and Canadian World Equestrian Games and Pan Am Games Teams.

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