Dutch show jumping rider, Kevin Jochems is back in the saddle. Jochems was set aside last October after a training accident in Oliva last year. The rider had to stay on intensive care with some broken ribs and hip. At that moment his trainer informed that he was as shocked as the parents and immediately 'jumped' on a plane. The day after Kevin underwent surgery and now finally has completed his recovery. On his Facebook the 22-years-old show jumping rider announced to be happy to be back in the saddle. "Today was a big day. The first time to be back in the saddle after my accident. The smile froze on my face for a while, that's how happy I was. I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone who helped me through his difficult period of the last months. thank you!!"
Dutch show jumping rider, Kevin Jochems is back in the saddle. Jochems was set aside last October after a training accident in Oliva last year. The rider had to stay on intensive care with some broken ribs and hip. At that moment his trainer informed that he was as shocked as the parents and immediately 'jumped' on a plane. The day after Kevin underwent surgery and now finally has completed his recovery. On his Facebook the 22-years-old show jumping rider announced to be happy to be back in the saddle. "Today was a big day. The first time to be back in the saddle after my accident. The smile froze on my face for a while, that's how happy I was. I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone who helped me through his difficult period of the last months. thank you!!"