Twelve-year-old seriously injured in accident at Mühlviertel riding stable

According to police, investigators are currently examining whether there are indications of misconduct or safety deficiencies that may have led to the accident.

The Rohrbach district is a rural region in northern Upper Austria where horse keeping and equestrian sports have a long tradition.

Investigations and next steps

According to initial findings, the girl was engaged in equestrian activities at the stable at the time of the accident, when the serious incident occurred.

The injured child’s family was notified and provided with support, emergency services confirmed. The parties agreed to maintain confidentiality regarding the girl’s exact medical condition.

Investigators are currently evaluating evidence and witness statements to fully reconstruct the sequence of events.

Safety issues in the equestrian community

The accident raises questions about safety at riding stables and the duty to supervise underage riding pupils. Equine experts will be consulted to assist in the investigation.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact their local police station. The stable will remain closed until the investigations have been completed.