Andrew Nicholson: Im lucky not have been paralyzed sleuthdog

Nicholson, 54, was rushed to hospital after the accident, which happened at the final fence of a cross-country event in Gloucestershire 11 days ago.

His horse, Cillnabradden Evo, was unhurt.

Nicholson, one of eventing's most successful ever riders, underwent an eight-hour operation at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.



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The New Zealander told reporters on Thursday: 'My surgeon, Mr Jeremy Reynolds, told me the injury I sustained to my neck would have caused paralysis at the time of injury in 98% of cases.

'I realize I have been incredibly lucky. I underwent an eight-hour operation where they repaired the fractures and stabilized my cervical spine.

'This procedure in itself was not without risk, and I cannot thank the team of spinal surgeons enough for what they have done.'

He said he did not know when he would be able to make a return to competition, and added: 'While I have to take things easy, I am up and about and fully mobile and I look forward to getting back to full fitness in due course.

'I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their kind messages and support, which have meant a lot to me and my family.'

Nicholson has won three Olympic team medals with New Zealand, including bronze at London 2012, has three World Championship medals and is a five-time winner at the Burghley Horse Trials.

He said he did not know when he would be able to make a return to competition, and added: 'While I have to take things easy, I am up and about and fully mobile and I look forward to getting back to full fitness in due course. Nicholson, one of eventing's most successful ever riders, underwent an eight-hour operation at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. 'This procedure in itself was not without risk, and I cannot thank the team of spinal surgeons enough for what they have done.' 'I realize I have been incredibly lucky. I underwent an eight-hour operation where they repaired the fractures and stabilized my cervical spine. Nicholson has won three Olympic team medals with New Zealand, including bronze at London 2012, has three World Championship medals and is a five-time winner at the Burghley Horse Trials. 'I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their kind messages and support, which have meant a lot to me and my family.' 'This procedure in itself was not without risk, and I cannot thank the team of spinal surgeons enough for what they have done.' Nicholson, 54, was rushed to hospital after the accident, which happened at the final fence of a cross-country event in Gloucestershire 11 days ago. His horse, Cillnabradden Evo, was unhurt. He said he did not know when he would be able to make a return to competition, and added: 'While I have to take things easy, I am up and about and fully mobile and I look forward to getting back to full fitness in due course. Nicholson, one of eventing's most successful ever riders, underwent an eight-hour operation at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. Nicholson, 54, was rushed to hospital after the accident, which happened at the final fence of a cross-country event in Gloucestershire 11 days ago. He said he did not know when he would be able to make a return to competition, and added: 'While I have to take things easy, I am up and about and fully mobile and I look forward to getting back to full fitness in due course. 'This procedure in itself was not without risk, and I cannot thank the team of spinal surgeons enough for what they have done.' 'I realize I have been incredibly lucky. I underwent an eight-hour operation where they repaired the fractures and stabilized my cervical spine. His horse, Cillnabradden Evo, was unhurt. Nicholson, 54, was rushed to hospital after the accident, which happened at the final fence of a cross-country event in Gloucestershire 11 days ago. 'I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their kind messages and support, which have meant a lot to me and my family.' He said he did not know when he would be able to make a return to competition, and added: 'While I have to take things easy, I am up and about and fully mobile and I look forward to getting back to full fitness in due course. Nicholson has won three Olympic team medals with New Zealand, including bronze at London 2012, has three World Championship medals and is a five-time winner at the Burghley Horse Trials. Nicholson, 54, was rushed to hospital after the accident, which happened at the final fence of a cross-country event in Gloucestershire 11 days ago. 'I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their kind messages and support, which have meant a lot to me and my family.' Nicholson has won three Olympic team medals with New Zealand, including bronze at London 2012, has three World Championship medals and is a five-time winner at the Burghley Horse Trials. Nicholson, 54, was rushed to hospital after the accident, which happened at the final fence of a cross-country event in Gloucestershire 11 days ago. Nicholson, one of eventing's most successful ever riders, underwent an eight-hour operation at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. Nicholson has won three Olympic team medals with New Zealand, including bronze at London 2012, has three World Championship medals and is a five-time winner at the Burghley Horse Trials.

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