Tragic end of a talented rider: Madlen Boy dies in the event of a fall

Tragic end of a talented rider: Madlen Boy dies in the event of a fall

An incredible tragedy shaken the equestrian community in Hanover. The 19-year-old show jumper Madlen Boy succumbed to her injuries on March 6, 2025 after a serious drop of training, as the local equestrian association announced. Despite the immediate first aid measures by her colleagues and an arrived emergency team, the talented athlete could not be saved. "All security standards were observed during training," said PSV Hannover in an Instagram contribution. However, the exact circumstances that led to this bitter loss remain unclear. Madlen had recently passed her exam as a horse host and worked in the training and sales stable of the Japanese show jumping rider Tadahiro Hayashi in Rheine.

Madlen Boy: A bright talent goes

The news about the tragic loss of Madlen Boy leaves the community backwards. Katharina Gausmann, chair of the discipline committee jumping in PSV Hannover, describes her as a "real sunshine", who not only delighted everyone around her through her extraordinary talent, but also through her happy and helpful way. "We all cannot believe the news of Madlen's death," continued Gausmann. Boy had big plans for the future in equestrian sports and hit everyone with her smile.

Further contributions on the background and developments related to PSV Hannover can be found in your official Newsletter , where further information about the mourning for Madlen and their legacy is collected. In such dark times it becomes clear how painful the loss of a loved one can be, and equestrian sport loses a unique personality with Madlen Boy.