Olympian Liz Halliday has written an update on her progress as she continues her recovery from a cross-country fall – sharing news of a move to her own apartment with her beloved dogs nearby.
Family and friends have shared news of Liz’s condition following the accident, as the equestrian community rallied to support the US rider through messages and good wishes. This latest update (19 April) is the first to come directly from Liz.
“My voice is getting stronger all the time, and until I can talk to you all in a video, I’m writing to you with help from my family and friends,” she said.
“In a normal week, I would be busy making final preparations with my horses to compete in the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. But as you know, my new normal is now focused on my recovery from a traumatic brain injury [TBI].
“No two recoveries from a TBI look the same, and I feel grateful for the progress I’ve made so far and know I will continue to make.
“After spending six months at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, I have now moved to Dallas to continue my therapy at the Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS). Every day is filled with speech, occupational, and physical therapy with a focus to getting me back to doing what I love.”
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Liz added that she is “so grateful” for all the messages of love and support she continues to receive.
“Above all, I am grateful to my family and friends for their continued support, and that my dogs, Archie and Ella, were able to move to Dallas with me and are staying with friends nearby,” she said.
“I am living in my own apartment now at CNS with the support of a dedicated care team, and every day my life feels a bit more back to normal.
“To my fellow competitors who are gearing up to compete at Kentucky, I wish you all the best for a safe and successful competition. My heart will be with you all this week! Hug your horses and your people tight, and I look forward to seeing you all soon.”
Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) riding DENIRO Z during the dressage phase at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials in the grounds of Burghley House near Stamford in Lincolnshire in the UK between 5 - 8th September 2019
Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) riding DENIRO Z during the dressage phase at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials in the grounds of Burghley House near Stamford in Lincolnshire in the UK between 5 - 8th September 2019
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Lucy is an experienced news journalist, reporter and presenter. Since joining the Horse & Hound team in 2015, Lucy has reported from major global sporting events including the Tokyo Paralympic Games and multiple European Championships, as well as Badminton, Burghley and London, to name a few. She has covered current affairs and sports news across the full spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, as well as human and equine welfare, industry news and court cases.
