US eventing Olympian Liz Halliday was hospitalised today (Friday 30th August) after sustaining a head injury during a fall on cross country at the USEA American Eventing Championships in Kentucky.
The USEA statement advises that “After a fall on cross-country at fence 21b in the Advanced division at the USEA American Eventing Championships, Liz Halliday was transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center where they are providing care and treatment.
Shanroe Cooley, owned by The Ocala Horse Properties LLC, was assessed by the veterinary team on-site and was uninjured in the fall”
Since that time, Liz has undergone surgery to relieve swelling on the brain, with her team reporting on social media that “Her team of doctors felt the surgery went extremely well, Liz is in a stable condition and currently resting comfortably”
“Thank you to the onsite team and everyone who jumped into action to help at the event, along with Liz’s remarkable team for ensuring the horses are well taken care of while Liz is recovering.
“Thank you also to the doctors and nurses at the hospital for providing the best possible care”
