Paul Tapner, pictured here in 2014 riding Kilronan.
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Paul Tapner discharged from hospital
By Equestrian Life
Australian eventer Paul Tapner has bee discharged from hospital. The 2010 Badminton winner took a fall out hacking earlier this month, causing two bleeds on his brain and a mild stroke.
Paul had reportedly been progressing well, and the latest update from wife Georgina confirms that is home and preparing to start rehabilitation.
Georgina released the following statement via Tapner Eventing Team:
“Some great news today Paul has been discharged from hospital!
“It’s been a rollercoaster of a 3 weeks but he is home!
“Massive thank you to everyone at the Great Western Hospital for absolutely everything, we are so grateful. From the emergency team, then the team on Falcon ward, to the ICU team and then the team on Neptune ward, every single person has been wonderful.
“Paul is generally well, he is in good spirits and looking forward to starting his rehibiltation with Hobbs neuro team via Oaksey house.
“Thanks once again for everyone’s support it really has pulled me through a nightmare!”
We wish Paul all the best with his recovery!
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