Shane Rose and Virgil, pictured here at the Tokyo Olympic Games, 2021. Image: Hippo Foto - Dirk Caremans.

Shane Rose in ICU following cross country fall

By Equestrian Life

Australian Olympian Shane Rose is in ICU following a fall during a cross country schooling session on Thursday. 

In a statement made by Shane Rose Eventing today, it was revealed he has suffered a broken femur, a fractured pelvis and ribs, as well as a heavy concussion. The horse was uninjured.

Shane underwent surgery this morning to stabilise the femur and pelvis. 

“As the saying goes peacock one day, feather duster the next! After a fantastic week in New Zealand Shane and Virgil secured their Olympic qualifications, this week Shane was bought back down to earth literally.

“During a cross country schooling session yesterday, Shane suffered a nasty fall. Thankfully his horse was not injured in the fall. Shane is currently in ICU with a badly broken femur and a fractured pelvis and ribs. He also suffered a heavy concussion. Shane had surgery this morning to stabilise the femur and pelvis. Shane is in good hands with a great medical team and support network.

“While the timing is unfortunate, we are hopeful there is adequate time for him to recover and still be able to continue his preparation schedule for the Paris Olympics Games.

“We are so thankful to the fantastic team at home who have stepped up in Shane’s absence to ensure it was business as usual at Bimbadeen Park. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

Equestrian Life’s thoughts are with Shane and the team at Bimbadeen Park, and we send our best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Published 15 March 2024. 

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