On Thursday, April 18th, in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final, Chromatic BF tragically collapsed and died in the stabling area. The news was announced by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI).
Chromatic BF had finished third in the second round of the jumping competition earlier in the evening, owned by breeder KC Branscomb and Branscomb Farms LLC. The 13-year-old Oldenburg gelding was ridden by Jill Humphrey, who posted a time of 48.36 seconds in a seven-horse jump-off to secure a podium spot along with the Swedish teams of Henrik von Eckermann and Peder Fredricson.
The pair had finished 12th on Wednesday and were in fifth place in the overall standings. Following Chromatic BF’s collapse, he received immediate medical attention from both U.S. Equestrian veterinary staff and FEI veterinarians. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, he could not be resuscitated.
In line with FEI veterinary regulations, samples have been taken from the horse, and a full postmortem will be conducted as per FEI protocols to determine the cause of sudden tragedy. The U.S. Equestrian Federation expressed its deepest condolences to Jill Humphrey, KC Branscomb, Branscomb Farm LLC, his groom Pepe Rodriguez, and everyone else involved in Chromatic BF’s care and competition journey.
