Silva Martin — wife of eventer Boyd Martin – has been moved to a rehabilitation centre after suffering serious head injuries in freak accident while riding at her winter base in Wellington, Florida earlier this month (6 March).
Silva was flown by private jet — courtesy of one of her owners — to Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Malvern and is still suffering serious after effects as a result of her fall.
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“Where she hit her head there is bruising and bleeding,” Boyd told H&H. “This is affecting her speech, balance and her vision.
“She is quite sharp in her mind, but unfortunately trapped by her bodily functions a little bit.
“She is obviously struggling to do normal things, but the neurosurgeons are confident that she will make a full recovery.”
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It is hoped that Silva might be able to move home in a couple weeks to continue her rehabilitation.
“Unfortunately she has got the true German grit and determination so our biggest challenge is going to be keeping her locked up,” Boyd added.
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Courtney was schooling at home without a hat when she fell.
“With Silva being German, it was definitely not the trend to wear a helmet,” Boyd said.
“In Amercia she always admired Courtney and since her accident, she has always worn her helmet.”
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