There was a standing ovation as Nicola Wilson took the HorseDialog Inspiration of the 12 months title on the 2022 Horse & Hound Awards, in partnership with NAF.
The eventing European champion walked on to the stage final night time (30 November), along with her husband Alastair, almost seven months after she was critically injured in a fall at Badminton Horse Trials.
Nicola spent greater than 4 months in hospital present process intensive physiotherapy and rehab, and returned residence in September. This week, she shared a video of herself strolling at residence.
After she had walked on stage, to a storm of applause, final night time, she stated: “I believe everybody on this room – and the opposite individuals nominated – are large inspirations. However everybody who’s supported me via the previous few months has been inspirational. The messages of assist from individuals – and naturally, this man right here [Alastair] – have been phenomenal.”
Compère John Kyle requested Nicola about her future plans round getting extra concerned within the coaching facet of the game.
“Horses and the game are what I like,” she stated. “I dreamed of competing on the prime all my life. It’s unhappy to see an empty yard, and it will be good to be a part of another person’s journey.
“I’ve had an exquisite time and it’s necessary I transfer to the subsequent chapter of my life with the identical positivity and willpower I did to the primary.”
In her replace on Tuesday, Nicola thanked the British Eventing Assist Belief for its ongoing assist along with her restoration.
“I’m actually happy with my rehab and really feel I’m getting stronger and extra cell every day, which is fabulous,” she stated.
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