British Eventing has issued a statement regarding the condition of 40 year old Emily Gilruth from Malpas, Cheshire who horse Topwood Beau fell at Fence 3 on cross country on Saturday at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials
"Emily's family would like to thank all the many well-wishers for the lovely supportive messages that they have received.
Emily suffered a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) when falling from her horse at the third fence at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials on Saturday 6th May. She was airlifted to Bristol's Southmead hospital.
The doctors are pleased with her progress. She has had a stable night and remains under sedation.
We would like to say a huge thank you to Badminton's medical team, for their efficient and very caring service, also to the staff in the intensive care unit at Southmead.
We ask that the privacy of the family is respected at this time; we will continue to release updates as and when further information is made available"
