Olympic eventer Shane Rose continues to enhance following surgical procedure

Australian Olympic eventer Shane Rose “continues to enhance every day” as he stays in hospital following a cross-country education fall.

The three-time Olympic medallist underwent surgical procedure final week for a damaged femur and fractured pelvis, sustained within the fall on 14 March. The horse Shane was driving was not injured.

“It has been per week since Shane’s accident and he continues to enhance every day. Shane could be very grateful for all of the love and help he has obtained,” stated a spokesman for the rider at the moment (21 March).

“He’s nonetheless in hospital and can stay there for the approaching days. Shane’s accidents have been in depth; a damaged femur, fractured pelvis, fractured elbow and quite a few fractured ribs. Shane has been operated on to restore the femur and pelvis, he will probably be on mattress relaxation for not less than a month then he’ll start his rehabilitation.”

The spokesman added that Shane and his group are “nonetheless optimistic” that the accidents won’t forestall him from competing on the Paris Video games. The primary day of the Olympic eventing competitors is 27 July.

“Shane and Virgil are certified and hopeful that Shane will be capable of return to the saddle, show his health and acquire choice as part of the Australian eventing group,” stated the spokesman.

“Thanks as soon as once more for the help. It has been a lot appreciated.”

Shane and 19-year-old gelding Virgil have been a part of the silver medal-winning group at Tokyo, alongside Kevin McNab driving Don Quidam and Andrew Hoy with Vassily De Lassos.

Every week earlier than his accident, Shane gained the Land Rover Horse Present of the Yr CCI4*-S in New Zealand, with Virgil, on 7 March.

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Since becoming a member of H&H in 2018, Becky has lined a broad vary of equestrian information together with welfare issues, veterinary research, FEI Tribunal hearings and street security campaigns. She has additionally interviewed prime riders together with Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to call just some. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, in addition to the Royal Highland and Blair Fort Worldwide Horse Trials nearer to house. She was additionally a key a part of the distant reporting group for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.