UK based Australian eventer Paul Tapner is expected to make a full recovery following his fall out hacking this week
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Our thoughts are with UK based Australian Paul Tapner and his family, after the event rider took a fall out hacking this week, causing two bleeds on his brain and a mild stroke.
A statement has been released on the Tapner Eventing Team Facebook page:
“Paul took a fall out hacking on Wednesday evening.
Following scans it has been found that he has two tiny bleeds on his brain.
One of the bleeds has unfortunately caused him to have a very mild stroke.
He has remained conscious and is starting to be less distressed and more restful.
The consultant says she can not see why he will not make a full recovery, but that this will be slowly over weeks and possibly months.
Georgina, Joshua and Madison would like to thank everybody for being so supportive and of course are so grateful to the medical teams. They have been over whelmed by support and offers of help.
We will update as necessary when we can. Please bare with us and understand that Paul’s family would appreciate a bit of space at this distressing time.
With Thanks
All at Team Tapner”
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