WEG Eventing: Update on Rider Juan Carlos Garcia (ITA)

Juan Carlos Garcia (ITA) and Iman du Golfe at The Land Between the Lakes prior to the spill. (©Equimage® Media)

Juan Carlos Garcia (ITA) has been released from the hospital after being examined and treated for minor injuries incurred in fall during Cross Country phase of the Eventing World Championships at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™.

Garcia’s horse, Iman du Golfe, #73, was transported to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital where he was treated for a deep laceration and small bone chip near his left elbow.   The horse is now resting comfortably and attending veterinarians are optimistic he will make a full recovery.