Kelsie Domer is enduring a profound loss. The 10-time Women's Professional Rodeo Association world champion's 3-year-old daughter, Oaklynn, passed away on February 19th, as shared in her heart-wrenching obituary on Facebook.
"Oaklynn packed a lot into her short time with us," reads the Lanman Funeral Home obituary. "She traveled the rodeo circuit across the U.S., hit the practice pen with mom and dad, and loved her family with all her heart."
The obituary continues, "She loved frogs, horses, everyone's puppies, going to 'yodeos,' and hanging out with all her friends. She didn't know a stranger and lit up the room the minute she made her grand entrance."
Kelsie, a mother to Oaklynn with husband Ryan Domer, was involved in a tragic accident with their daughter when one of their horses fell on them after experiencing a medical episode, as reported by Rodeo Life on February 20th. The breakaway roper, 35, who was holding Oaklynn while leading their animal, survived, but despite life-saving efforts on the toddler, she succumbed to her injuries.
Following the tragic accident, Company Simply Equine & K9 shared a joint post with Kelsie—who has been a team member for four years—on Instagram about Oaklynn's death.
"Our hearts are shattered beyond words," the company captioned the February 20th tribute video. "Sweet Oaklynn gained her angel wings far too soon. Please continue praying for Kelsie, Ryan, her family, and everyone that loved this precious soul."
After her passing, breakaway ropers wore pink in honor of Oaklynn during a February 20th event in San Antonio. Kelsie reposted an attendee's experience, writing, "I know my baby girl loved seeing all of that PINK."
Taormino Performance Horses even shared a clip on Instagram of a rider tucking vibrant pink flowers in her horse's saddle. They captioned the post, "Your baby girl is with us today, Kels and Ryan." And breakaway roper Haley Sage Wright, who was an attendee at the event, also participated. Alongside a clip with her own family in her February 23rd Instagram Stories, she wrote, "Pink in honor of the toughest little cowgirl."
