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Rodeo Community Honors Kelsie Domer’s Daughter After Fatal Ranch Accident as Services Near

Pink memorial caps now fund the Rope Like A Girl effort supporting the Domer family.

Overview

  • Oaklynn Rae Domer, 3, died on Feb. 19 in Texas after a family horse reportedly suffered a medical episode, collapsed, and fell on her while Kelsie Domer was leading the animal and holding her.
  • Life-saving efforts did not succeed, and Kelsie Domer’s medical status has not been publicly detailed.
  • Funeral plans include a Feb. 26 service in Dublin, Texas, with a livestream from Double N Cowboy Church, followed by a Feb. 27 graveside service in Cherokee, Oklahoma.
  • Breakaway ropers paid tribute by wearing pink and observing a moment of silence at the San Antonio Rodeo, with the parents resharing community memorials.
  • “Be The Light” caps created in Oaklynn’s memory quickly sold out and were restocked on Feb. 24, with proceeds directed to the Rope Like A Girl foundation for family expenses and scholarships.