Woman dies during Florida rodeo after getting thrown from horse trends now
An Alabama woman died after she was thrown from a horse at a rodeo in the Florida panhandle, local authorities announced on Sunday.
Regina Short, 56, had just finished competing in a barrel race at the Baker Arena Community Center on Saturday and was leaving the competition center down an exit ramp, when her horse suddenly moved and abruptly threw her off its back, WEAR-TV reports.
She fell and hit a pole, according to deputies with the Okaloosa Sheriffs Department, and was transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
Authorities would not immediately release Short's name, and would only say the victim was a 56-year-old woman from out of state.
But fellow horse riders identified her on Facebook as they shared their condolences and posted photos of her final moments — showing her happy on the back of a horse as she did what she loved.
Regina Short, 56, died when she was flung from a horse's back at a barrel racing competition in northern Florida on Saturday
Okaloosa Sheriff's Department deputies would not release her name, but fellow horse riders identified her on Facebook as they shared their condolences
In one Facebook post on the National Barrel Horse Association Florida District 07 page, organizer Abigail McClellan shares her condolences to the Short family.
'First and foremost, our deepest condolences and continued prayers to Regina Short's family and friends as they navigate this unexpected loss.
'There are no words to adequately address all of this, but we trust in God knowing our hearts and haring our prayers.'
McClellan also revealed: 'There were many people that came to Regina's side while awaiting EMS. They took swift action and are so appreciated.
'We are praying for all of those that were involved as well as the medical professionals that later cared for Regina,' she wrote, adding: 'We have been informed of Regina's
