Steffen Peters Hospitalized with Pulmonary Embolism

U.S. Olympian Steffen Peters suffered a health scare on Monday night 4 December which took him into the hospital. He was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and needs to follow a treatment plan.

The news of Peters' hospitalization first became known on social media through a post that his appearance for a Masterclass in Australia had been cancelled. Peters was invited as clinician to the Victorian Dressage Festival at the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre on 9 - 10 December 2023.

"We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen medical circumstances requiring hospitalisation, Steffen Peters is unable to attend the event, we are wishing him a speedy recovery and our thoughts are with him at this challenging time," the show organizer posted. New Zealand Grand Prix rider Vanessa Way will be substituting for him.

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