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European
Dressage News
Brita Falkenstern Andersen Dies After Fall from
Horse
August 26, 2003
 The
42-year old Danish Grade I disabled rider Brita Falkenstern
Andersen, has died after falling of her horse Sunday
morning, August 24, 2003. Andersen, who fell because
her horse spooked, was training for the World Championships
for Disabled Riders, which will be held September 2
- 7, 2003, at Het Zilveren Spoor in Moorsele, Belgium.
Initially, Brita had broken her leg and was transported
to the hospita, but she died four hours later.
Brita Falkenstern Andersen was the idol of many disabled
riders. She proved that, despite being disabled, dreams
do come true. Brita won gold and silver at the 1996
Paralympics in Atlanta and two silver medals at the
2000 Paralympics in Sydney.
At the Baunehøj Equestrian Centre, one minute of silence
will be held for Brita at the National Danish Championships
for Disabled Riders on Sunday.
Related Links
1999
World Championships for Disabled Riders
Video
Clip of Brita Andersen Competing at the Dutch Open Third
Edition
2003
World Championships for Disabled Riders - Moorsele,
Belgium
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