Rider paralysed after fall at staffordshire county show

[only_me]

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

thats awful

Hugs to her

 

[cronkmooar]

Her sister and mum have posted on Horse Gossip - it makes heartbreaking reading.

Thoughts go out to her

 

[ladyt25]

Very tragic - just goes to show though doesn't it, you never know what may happen every time you get on a horse. Not read the post on horse gossip so don't know full details but let's maybe hope this is one of the cases where the doctors end up being proved wrong.

 

[Tiffany]

That really is tragic

 

[Quadro]

such a shame poor woman

 

[rara007]

So sad

 

[Tinkerbee]

How awful

 

[mickey]

Having come very close to this myself I feel for her very much. Very sad.

 

[carolynnmc1]

This is utterly devastating for her and her family.
We went through this 2 years ago when my younger brother had a mountain biking accident that has left him paralysed.
It is unbelievable how a family's life can be turned upside down in one split second.
My thoughts are with them all through this terrible time.

 

[Booboos]

Terribly sad story! I wish her the best of luck with rehab.

 

[dsophiea]

how awful

 

[Puppy]

How terribly tragic for her and all her family. My thoughts are with them.

 

[FMM]

They are 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.

 

[k1963]

I'm glad you said about the family of the rider being close knit . I know it won't mend her , but I was thinking about her , how the children would cope , whether her husband could take time off , if there were grandparents , etc .

Absolutely devasting accident - my sympathy to all involved .

 

[MagicMelon]

How very very sad.

 

[brighteyes]

I so hope they are wrong about her future. Dear God, I hope so.

This has made my blood run cold.............

 

[Puppy]

Does anyone know if the injured jockey fund helps in case like this?

xx

 

[leanne1988]

reading that article gave me shivers. very very sad.

 

[FMM]

Caroline and her sister are members of the Show Ring website. Many TSR members wanted to donate money to help Caroline for when she comes out of hospital - if anyone would like to do the same, please PM me on here and I can give you the relevant details.

 

[Nailed]

Shes in the University Hospital of North Staffs, Shes in good hands and who know, miricles happen, we can all but hope and pray! Injured Jockey fund doesnt help in showing cases im afraid.

Lou x

 

[PopStrop]

No but the Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund may be able to help out later on.

brighteyes - I know it's not what anyone wants but a future in a wheelchair isn't the end of the world.