A stable fire at the Roberts Quarterhorse Farms in the Marion County town of Reddick, Fla., Tuesday morning left 21 horses dead after the roof collapsed.
State officials are trying to determine the cause of the fire at the farm belonging to the Roberts family, the owners of the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.
WEC issued a statement saying, “We are aware of a tragic incident that occurred on private property personally owned by the individuals who also own World Equestrian Center. While the private property is entirely separate from and not affiliated with World Equestrian Center business or operations, we extend our deepest sympathies to those affected.
“As this is a personal matter, we will not be providing further comment”