Emma-Jayne Wilson, known for her regular appearances at Ascot’s Shergar Cup, suffered neck and pelvic fractures when her horse collapsed during a race at Woodbine in Canada in October
Emma-Jayne Wilson, known for her regular appearances at Ascot’s Shergar Cup, suffered neck and pelvic fractures when her horse collapsed during a race at Woodbine in Canada in October Emma-Jayne Wilson, known for her regular appearances at Ascot’s Shergar Cup, suffered neck and pelvic fractures when her horse collapsed during a race at Woodbine in Canada in October
Record-breaking jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson has left hospital three weeks after suffering multiple fractures in racing fall.
Earlier this summer, the 43-year-old Canadian known in Britain for her exploits at Ascot’s Shergar Cup, broke the legendary Julie Krone’s record to become the highest earning female jockey in history.
The winner of 1,930 races of races worth over £72 million had ridden 55 winners during the season when she was seriously injured while riding at her home track of Woodbine in Toronto.
She was rushed to hospital after her mount Ready Shakespeare fell, having suffered an apparent cardiac event, and Wilson hit the rail as she fell to the track.
Her wife Laura posted at the time, “Scans confirmed neck and pelvic fractures; She has undergone orthopaedic surgery to stabilize areas in her sacrum & pelvis, internal bleeding remains a concern, and she is under careful observation by both Trauma and Neuro teams as they monitor the upper cervical fracture.
“Thankfully, there were no other serious musculoskeletal injuries – arms and legs are strong, sensation is intact and bilateral, there was no loss of consciousness. Emma is alert, aware & amazingly positive.
“She is receiving the very best care. We are incredibly grateful for all the support. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.”
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Wilson was eventually well enough to be transferred to a hospital nearer to her home, where her two daughters could visit her more regularly.
She had remained confined to a hospital bed throughout but has now been allowed to continue her recovery at home.
The jockey posted on Wednesday, “After weeks in hospital, I’ve been cleared to continue recovery at home!
“The severity of my injuries pose quite a few challenges for the months ahead-But prognosis is good for a full recovery & that will remain my focus!”
Mirror – Sport
