European eventing champion Laura Collett is on the sidelines after re-injuring her collarbone in a coaching fall.
Laura, a three-time five-star winner, broke her collarbone in November 2025, which required surgical procedure. She stated at the moment (27 March) that she had a “freak fall” whereas cross-country education a couple of weeks in the past, owing to the low solar, and has displaced the plate and re-injured her collarbone.
“Fortunately the horse was completely fantastic, which is the principle factor,” stated Laura.
“Though I’ve managed a few occasions, I’m going to have to sit down the subsequent couple of weeks out whereas I am going in for an operation to get it fastened.
“I’m very conscious of how fortunate I used to be, so though it’s arduous to be lacking out at the beginning of the season, it may have been a complete lot worse and I’ve an incredible crew behind me maintaining the horses in tip-top form for my return.”
She added that she will likely be “for ever grateful” to helmet producer Uvex Equestrian and physique protector agency Racesafe.
“Accidents occur and it’s vital to grasp it’s not all plain crusing. You simply have to select your self up and are available again stronger,” stated Laura.
“An enormous thanks to my wonderful homeowners who’ve been so understanding and supportive.”
Laura began her season efficiently at Tweseldown and Lincolnshire this month. She has now withdrawn all six of her rides entered at Barbury this weekend (27 to 29 March) and the 2 horses entered at Oxstalls subsequent weekend (4 to five April).
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