Fall victim is ‘in good spirits’

NICOLA Wilson remains in intensive care but “comfortable and in good spirits” at Bristol’s Southmead Hospital following a cross-country fall during the Badminton Horse Trials.

The European individual eventing champion, 45, fell from her horse JL Dublin 11 days ago.

A statement posted on her official website read: “Nicola is at Southmead Hospital in Bristol following her fall from JL Dublin at Badminton Horse Trials on Saturday 7th May.

“Nic is still in intensive care, and is expected to remain there for the next week to 10 days before being moved to a spinal unit closer to home.

“She remains comfortable and in good spirits.”