Siemmeke had to stop her participation at CDI Lier prematurely because early morning fire broke out at Gestüt Erlenhof, the Rothenberger family’s stable. During the fire, several horses fled into the forest. An as yet unknown number of horses died in the fire. Sanneke ran smoke poisoning and is currently in the hospital.
According to a spokesman for the police this morning the fire broke out at 6.15 am, the fire had started in the indoor arean. Several horses have died in the flames. Two people who have tried to save the horses have suffered symptoms of poisoning. The extinguishing works will continue throughout the day.
The large indoor arena has completely burned down, the fire has spread to the stable building next to the arena. Horses who have fled into the forest have been caught again. The damage is huge!
Family Rothenberger has responded to their website: “We drove home straight from Lier. It is certain that we have lost a large part of our life’s work: our riding hall, our stable, a number of young horses and pensionary. Sönke and Sanneke were alerted to the fire when the dog barked. Sönke was able to accommodate Cosmo in the Krause family’s stable and also saved Goldi. Several horses have been injured. Sanneke is in the hospital with a smoke poisoning.
The organization of CDI4* Lier wishes the Rothenberger family a lot of strength with this great tragedy.