Hickstead statment on Brian Lear's accident

Brian Lear's Urlanmore Aldi, pictured in the Templant
Events Queen Elizabeth II Cup, ridden by Henry Turrell

The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, has released the folloing statement following and accident in the lorry park during the Longines Royal International Horse Show.

"Brian Lear, the owner of Urlanmore Aldi (who was eighth in the Templant Events Queen Elizabeth II Cup), was injured following an incident involving the ramp on his horsebox at the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead on Saturday (30 July 2011) afternoon.

"Mr Lear was taken to The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, but has since been transferred to a specialist unit. He has broken his back, and at present is unable to walk."

Jump-mail wishes Mr Lear a full and speedy recovery.