Claire Lomas, an extremely talented event rider, who has produced horses and competed at 4* level, had a freak accident while competing at Osberton Horse Trials in May 2007.
She collided with a tree which resulted in fractures to her neck, back and ribs. She suffered a punctured lung, pneumonia, had to have a tracheotomy to help her breathe and was in intensive care for 10 days.
The fracture in her back caused damage to Claire's spinal cord resulting in her being transferred to the Northern General Hospital's Spinal Injuries Unit. Claire left Sheffield after 8 weeks - the shortest time anyone has ever spent in that hospital with her type of injury. Claire is still paralysed but determined to get better.
She is at home now but we need to raise money to help her with her rehabilitation. She has been to America to do 'Project Walk'. Apart from regular physiotherapy, she needs equipment that will aid her recovery.
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8th Feb 2008 - St Faith's at Ash School
A massive thank-you goes to St Faiths who abandoned their uniform for Claire and instead turned up in attire suitable for 'Cowboys, Cowgirls, Jeans and Jodhpurs'. Everyone, teachers included as you can see below, paid £1 and raised over £500 on the day for which we are really grateful.
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Feb 2008 - Lucinda Green Training at Boomerang XC
Massive thank-yous go to Lucinda Green, Russ Hardy and the parents of Pony Riders, Junior and Young Riders who raised £3000 between them.
Mar 2008 - Lottie Prentice Training Day
Massive thank-yous go to Lottie Prentice and her riders for raising £400
Mar 2008 - Rachel Levinson Spring Show
Massive thank-yous go to Rachel Levinson and all competitors for raising £250
Oct 2007 - Tim Stockdale Lecture Demonstration
A huge thank-you to Selena Farmer for planning and organising the evening. Thanks also go to everyone who bought tickets and took part in the auction held on the evening. Many thanks to Tim Stockdale and his team for an entertaining and interesting evening.
