Neck surgery follows fall for local rider Andrew Nicholson
Andrew NicholsonLockeridge-based eventer Andrew Nicholson has undergone neck surgery after falling at the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park on Sunday.
The New Zealander, who has three Olympic team medals to his name, was riding Cillnabradden Evo when he suffered the fall.
The 54-year-old was taken to hospital in Swindon before being transferred to John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.
In a statement to Horse & Hound on Tuesday, Nicholson's family said: "Andrew underwent surgery to repair the injury to his neck. The surgery went well and his condition is stable. Andrew is comfortable and has full range of movement. His family would like to thank the many well-wishers."
Nicholson has also won three world titles in his career. He was last seen in action locally in July, when he won the CCI*** title - the feature competition at the St James's Place International Barbury Horse Trials for the fourth year running.