hunteress
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very sad about peter charles get well soon. XX
peter charles
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susan_w
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What's happened to him?
Super_Kat
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Here we go:
***NECK INJURY FOR CHARLES
Irishman Peter Charles has broken a vertebrae just below his neck in a fall while warming up for a show at the Hampshire Equestrian Centre, Medstead Grange.
The 46-year-old, a triple winner of the British Jumping Derby at Hickstead from 2001-2003 on the grey mare Corrada, also sustained a severe trauma of the ligaments and muscles but results of an MRI scan suggested he will make full recovery and could be back in the saddle next year.
The accident happened last Friday, October 13, when Charles, who lives near Alton in Hampshire, was riding a novice in the show practice ring, tuning up for the jump-off.
The horse took off a stride too soon for a set of parallel rails and landed on the back bar, catapulting Charles to the ground.
A former European champion, and one of Ireland's top Nations Cup team regulars, Charles rode for Britain until changing to the green jacket in time to represent Ireland at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.***
Poor guy, heres hoping he has a speedy recovery.
***NECK INJURY FOR CHARLES
Irishman Peter Charles has broken a vertebrae just below his neck in a fall while warming up for a show at the Hampshire Equestrian Centre, Medstead Grange.
The 46-year-old, a triple winner of the British Jumping Derby at Hickstead from 2001-2003 on the grey mare Corrada, also sustained a severe trauma of the ligaments and muscles but results of an MRI scan suggested he will make full recovery and could be back in the saddle next year.
The accident happened last Friday, October 13, when Charles, who lives near Alton in Hampshire, was riding a novice in the show practice ring, tuning up for the jump-off.
The horse took off a stride too soon for a set of parallel rails and landed on the back bar, catapulting Charles to the ground.
A former European champion, and one of Ireland's top Nations Cup team regulars, Charles rode for Britain until changing to the green jacket in time to represent Ireland at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.***
Poor guy, heres hoping he has a speedy recovery.
Rambo
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It really was Friday 13th for him wasn't it
Hope he makes a full and speedy recovery. Isn't it a similar injury to that sustained by Nick Skelton a few years back now
Hope he makes a full and speedy recovery. Isn't it a similar injury to that sustained by Nick Skelton a few years back now
dieseldog
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Doesn't sound as bad as Nick's. Hope he gets well soon
juliehannah58
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Oh no! On Friday the 13th too! Peter Charles is one of my favourite riders ever, he is so talented, a real natural rider if ever there was one. I hope he gets better very soon.
KarenX
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Ahh, thats a shame. I hope he gets well soon.
SJFAN
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Wreteched luck for him - he's had several injuries keep him out of action already. At least it's not the busiest time of year competition-wise.
Weezy
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OUCH
Hope he gets better soon
Hope he gets better soon
tw1nn1ejo
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ooo doesn't sound too good poor guy
hope he gets better soon
SJFAN
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Just seen an article on an Irish website saying that it was thought that Peter had been considering applying to compete for Britain again!
madgirl
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poor guy!
XxXjodieXxX
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awww that was friday the 13th for him wasnt it lol