Oaklynn, the 3-year-old daughter of rodeo champion Kelsie Domer, passes away following a horse accident.
In grief, Kelsie Domer mourns the unthinkable. According to Kelsie's Facebook obituary, the 10-time Women's Professional Rodeo Association world champion's 3-year-old daughter Oaklynn passed away on February 19.
"Oaklynn packed a lot in her short time with us," the obituary from Lanman Funeral Home read. "Traveling the rodeo circuit all over the U.S., hitting the practice pen with mom and dad, and loving her family with all her heart."
"She loved frogs, horses, everybody's puppies, going to 'yodeos,' and hanging out with all her friends," it went on. "She did not know a stranger and lit up the room the minute she made her grand entrance."
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According to Rodeo Life, on February 20, Kelsie, who is married to Ryan Domer and has a daughter named Oaklynn, was involved in a bizarre mishap with their daughter after one of their horses collapsed on them following a medical crisis.
Despite efforts to save Oaklynn's life, the publication reported that the 35-year-old breakaway roper who was holding her while leading their animal died from her wounds.
After Oaklynn's death, Company Simply Equine & K9 posted a combined Instagram post about it with Kelsie, who has been with the company for four years, as per to their website.
"Our hearts are shattered beyond words," the memorial video from February 20 was captioned by the company. "Sweet Oaklynn gained her angel wings far too soon. Please continue praying for Kelsie, Ryan, her family and everyone that loved this precious soul."
Breakaway ropers honored Oaklynn by dressing in pink during a San Antonio event on February 20. An attendee's experience was recounted by Kelsie, who noted, "I know my baby girl loved seeing all of that PINK."
Taormino's Performance Horses on Instagram Feb 23, published a video of a rider stuffing her horse's saddle with bright pink flowers. In the caption, they said, "Your baby girl is with us today, Kels and Ryan."
Haley Sage Wright, a breakaway roper who attended the event, also took part. In her Instagram Stories post on February 23, she included a video of her own family and the caption, "Pink in honor of the toughest little cowgirl."