Incredibly sad news - Rider paralysed after fall at Staffs County -

[pathelschoice]

I am welling up with tears at this sad sad news-

We witnessed the whole incident from our trade stand on Wednesday at Staffs County, and i am devastated that from the horredous fall Caroline is now paralysed from the neck down and will not walk again.

During the hack championship Carolines lovely novice hack was severly spooked by an explosion from an ice cream van parked right next to the main ring, her horse reared and fell over backwards on top of Caroline. The championship class was halted immediately, and she was eventually airlifted to hospital.

My thoughts are with Caroline, her young family, her mum and sister at this time.

I used to compete up against Caroline and her sister Suzanne many years ago at BSPS, and i cant tell you how shocked I am at this utter tragedy.

God bless and I hope and pray the prognosis will turn out better than they say.
xxxx


http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/397/283544.html

 

[mairimog]

POOR LASS

My thoughts and prayers are also with her and her family

SENDING MY LOVE

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[Erehwemos]

OMG, poor lady

As you say, fingers crossed that things turn out better, but it does sound very final

 

[MrsMozart]

Oh no! Poor lady. Our thoughts are with her and her family and friends.

As ME says, all crossed that the actuality is better than the prognosis.

 

[TS_]

That made the hair stand up on the back of neck, how awful!

My thoughts are with her and her family x

 

[FMM]

I believe that after the op she had yesterday, Caroline will be permanently paralysed from the waist down. I understand that after her stay in hospital she will be moved to a spinal rehabilitation centre for around 9 months before being allowed to return home.

She has a fantastic and close knit family who will pull together and support her through this devastating time. It could have happened to any one of us - I pray that she and her family are able to continue showing such dignity and strength of character as they have shown so far - and I have no doubt that they will. Hugs and a massive amount of respect to all of them.

 

[Nic74]

That is absolutely horrendous, poor poor lady. At least waist down is better than neck down but still devastating injuries.

 

[wetzpretz]

What a nighmare. Another reminder of how life can change in a moment. My thoughts are with her and her family.

 

[0ldmare]

Oh that is terrible news. Poor poor her and her young family.

 

[pathelschoice]

I was exactly thinking that - life is so fragile.

Showing is "allegedly" one of the "safer" equine disciplines, that's now 2 recent shows I have witnessed the air ambulance being requested.

 

[MrsMozart]

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I was exactly thinking that - life is so fragile.

Showing is "allegedly" one of the "safer" equine disciplines, that's now 2 recent shows I have witnessed the air ambulance being requested.

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My daughter came off in a show ring - horse just lost the plot momentarily. Bucks and a massive cat leap and she was off. Needed a new hat. Admittedly it was the first time the Paramedic had been called to the Show Ring, but as said, it's Life, it's fragile, and anything can happen even in what we think is a safe (or comparatively safe) environment.

 

[marinitagsd]

Thats terrible news!! I really feel for her and her family.

 

[jesterfaerie]

My thoughts go out to her and her family, tragedy at it's worst.

 

[zeuscleoharmony]

Very sad news and my thoughts are with Caroline and her family xx

 

[Thistle]

How very sad, thought with her and her family.

It really does show how fragile we all are.

 

[xXGemblesXx]

My thoughts and best wishes to all those involved

how horrible

xxx

 

[PapaFrita]

How absolutely tragic

 

[PeterNatt]

This is a very tragic accident.

Please put her and her familly in touch with the International Spinal Research Trust as they have helped a number of horse riders whom hve suffered from spinal injuries.
www.spinal-research.org

 

[Pidgeon]

That's awful, my thoughts and sympathies go out to Caroline and her family (((hugs))))

 

[H's mum]

That is so terribly sad - I wish her a speedy and miraculous recovery - My thoughts are with her and her family during this traumatic experience.
Kate x

 

[brighteyes]

Oh Jesus, no. She's my neighbour. Oh no,no,no,please no

 

[nickslynn]

Shocking news I always think of showing as safe! Thoughts are with all her family and friends, and best wishes for her recovery.