3 times Olympic Medalist Shane Rose was hospitalized this week after sustaining serious injuries in a “severe fall” during a school day, the team announced Friday.
Rose’s team posted an update on Facebook confirming it. equestrian He suffered numerous injuries in a fall the previous day and is currently in the intensive care unit.
Australia’s Shane Rose won the CCI4*-S Eventer Horse of the Year title at the Land Rover Horse of the Year Tomoana Showgrounds held in Hastings, New Zealand on March 10, 2024. (Kerry Marshall/Getty Images)
“Yesterday, Shane suffered a severe fall during a cross-country school session. Fortunately, his horse was not injured in the fall,” the statement read.
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“Shane is currently in the ICU with a severely fractured femur, fractured pelvis and ribs. He also suffered a severe concussion.”
Rose underwent surgery on Friday to “stabilize her femur and pelvis.”
“Although the timing is unfortunate, we hope he has enough time to recover and can still continue his preparation schedule.” Paris Olympics. ”
At the Land Rover Horse of the Year Tomoana Showgrounds held in Hastings, New Zealand on March 10, 2024, Shane Rose rode Virgil to win the title of Overall Horse of the Year. (Kerry Marshall/Getty Images)
Horse Racing Oversight Committee reports horse mortality rate at regulated racetracks to be 1.23 per 1,000 horses
Rose, 50, qualified for the Summer Olympics with last week’s victory in New Zealand, but the injury could cause her to miss another Olympics.
According to Reuters, the athlete had previously qualified for the 1996 Atlanta Games and the 2012 London Games, but was unable to compete due to problems with his horse.
Australia’s Shane Rose and his horse Virgil at the Land Rover Horse of the Year Tomoana Showground in Hastings, New Zealand on March 7, 2024. Eventing competition begins on March 8 and Shane Rose is hoping to make Australia’s 2024 Paris Olympic team. (Kerry Marshall/Getty Images)
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Australian equestrians have competed in three Olympic Games, winning two silver medals and one bronze medal.
Rose made headlines last month when she was given permission by Equestrian Australia (EA) to continue her pursuit of Olympic qualification after complaints were made for wearing a “mankini” during a showjumping competition in Australia. Ta.
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