The American (but German born) dressage rider Silva Martin (33) is hospitalized after a serious accident at her winter base in Wellington (USA). While teaching a student on horseback, the horse tripped and fell on Martin. She was wearing a helmet, but was knocked unconscious. By helicopter Silva was flown to hospital.
The website eventingnation.com mentions her husband, eventing rider Boyd Martin, said her helmet very obviously prevented a much more serious injury. Boyd said she...
The American (but German born) dressage rider Silva Martin (33) is hospitalized after a serious accident at her winter base in Wellington (USA). While teaching a student on horseback, the horse tripped and fell on Martin. She was wearing a helmet, but was knocked unconscious. By helicopter Silva was flown to hospital.
The website eventingnation.com mentions her husband, eventing rider Boyd Martin, said her helmet very obviously prevented a much more serious injury. Boyd said she...