“He Will Be Out”: Equestrian Jockey’s Heartbreaking Fall Shakes Recent Horse Racing Event

Equestrian is undoubtedly a tumultuous sport. Both the horse and its rider must be compatible and disciplined. A harmonious relationship with one’s horse can make or break races. But what happens when a trained jockey faces the unpredictable nature of the race?

One should know that horses are as uncertain as the game itself. Amidst all the practices, a race can change its course anytime. The same was seen in Oklahoma City as one of the famous jockeys, David Cabrera, suffered a broken femur.

David Rushed to Oklahoma Medical center

Oklahoma City on Thursday afternoon saw some wild races quite literally at the Remington park. As the famous jockey, Cabrera, was seen nearing the lead, he suffered an injury. He was riding a young female horse named Outling, in a one-mile turf contest. Outling is fully trained by An American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer named Steven Mark Asmussen. 

As per Paulick Report, Cabrera’s agent shared the news on Twitter. Informing the fans, Jose Santos tweeted, “David Cabrera broke his femur last night in a spill @RemingtonPark. He will be out for a while.” While racing, Cabrera was seen thrown from his mount, causing an injury right above his knee.

Read More: Bill Gates’ Equestrian Daughter Jennifer Gates Announces Her Presence at Prestigious Horse Show With Latest Post

Post-accident, the perennial leading rider was rushed to Oklahoma University Medical Center. As per his agent, David is set to undergo surgery and “could be released as early as Saturday”. Santos also extended Cabrera’s gratitude on Twitter. “He says thank you for all the well wishes. Thank you to the staff at OU Medical for watching over him” Being a jockey never comes easy. One needs strength to recover from the injuries faced. But the good news is, Cabrera has it all.

Cabrera’s journey of triumph, challenges, and resilience in horse racing

Horse riding is something David has known for a long time. Cabrera’s launch was in 2013. Since then, he has won a total of 1,7008 races. Not only that, he has won four straight titles from 2018 to 2021, but winning has come at a significant cost.

In 2022, David also suffered an injury to his brain, spinal column, and face during racing at Oaklawn Park. But his dedication and love for the sport made him a perfect rider for Remington.

Watch The Story: Countdown of the Top 5 Moments That Can Set the Equestrian Crowd Ablaze

The good news is that he is fine and in good spirits. Giving more details, David’s agent, Santos tweeted, “He is in good spirits and resting in the hospital with his family by his side. We are upset, but feel fortunate that it wasn’t worse.” Considering his past, one hopes that he gets to heal and race quickly.