Olympic equestrian rider Shane Rose in hospital after fall
One of Australia’s Paris Olympic medal hopefuls - equestrian rider Shane Rose - is in hospital with a broken femur and pelvis after falling from his horse.
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Olympic equestrian rider Shane Rose is in intensive care after a serious fall on Thursday.
The three-time games medallist was rushed to hospital after sustaining a broken femur, a fractured pelvis and “heavy concussion”.
He underwent surgery on Friday and remains in the intensive care unit, according to a post on his social media page.
“Shane is in good hands with a great medical team and support network,” the post read.
“While the timing is unfortunate we are hopeful there is adequate time for him to recover and still be able to continue his preparation schedule for the Paris Olympic Games.”
The fall occurred during a cross country session a week after Mr Rose qualified for the Paris Olympics later this year.
“After a fantastic week in New Zealand, Shane and Virgil secured their Olympic qualifications,” the post continued.
“This week, Shane was bought back down to earth literally. During a cross country schooling session yesterday Shane suffered a nasty fall.
“Thankfully his horse was not injured in the fall.
“Shane is currently in ICU with a badly broken femur and a fractured pelvis and ribs. He also suffered a heavy concussion.
“Shane had surgery this morning to stabilise the femur and pelvis.”
It comes after the sport’s governing body was investigating Mr Rose over a complaint after images surfaced on him wearing an orange mankini during a fancy dress event in February.
He was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing.
Originally published as Olympic equestrian rider Shane Rose in hospital after fall
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