Last weekend evener Emily King had a nasty fall at the Junior European Championships at Bishop Burton. Now King has released pictures of her fall. Emily credited the frangible pins for saving her from injury after her ride Brookleigh fell at the elephant trap going into the woods. “Here is a series shot of my fall at the Euros,” Emily said on social media. “I am hugely grateful to the frangible pin system, which without doubt took the main blow off my fall and saved my life. “I’m also hugely thankful to the amazing medical crew who instantly came to my rescue. “Thank God Brook is absolutely fine, which is incredible news. I am a bit squished, but feel amazingly well and just can’t wait to get back riding again. “I was very lucky and live to fight another day.” The 18-year-old was taken to hospital with a suspected fractured pelvis, but was released the following day with torn muscles and severe bruising. Emily and Brookleigh, who was previously ridden by Clayton Fredericks, had enjoyed a successful season before the fall — including finishing seventh in the CIC3* at Barbury (3 July).
Last weekend evener Emily King had a nasty fall at the Junior European Championships at Bishop Burton. Now King has released pictures of her fall. Emily credited the frangible pins for saving her from injury after her ride Brookleigh fell at the elephant trap going into the woods. “Here is a series shot of my fall at the Euros,” Emily said on social media. “I am hugely grateful to the frangible pin system, which without doubt took the main blow off my fall and saved my life. “I’m also hugely thankful to the amazing medical crew who instantly came to my rescue. “Thank God Brook is absolutely fine, which is incredible news. I am a bit squished, but feel amazingly well and just can’t wait to get back riding again. “I was very lucky and live to fight another day.” The 18-year-old was taken to hospital with a suspected fractured pelvis, but was released the following day with torn muscles and severe bruising. Emily and Brookleigh, who was previously ridden by Clayton Fredericks, had enjoyed a successful season before the fall — including finishing seventh in the CIC3* at Barbury (3 July).