After a fall on cross-country at fence 21b in the Advanced division at the USEA American Eventing Championships, Liz Halliday was transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center where they are providing care and treatment.
Shanroe Cooley, owned by The Ocala Horse Properties LLC, was assessed by the veterinary team on-site and was uninjured in the fall.
The USEA, EEI, and Mary Fike send Halliday our best wishes.
Updated as of the evening of 8/29, Liz's connections made the following statement online:
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