Paul Tapner and ‘perfect’ Bob Chaplin. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
We’re pleased to report positive progress from the Tapner Eventing camp as they continue to rally around Paul Tapner, who sustained two brain bleeds after a fall during a hack. An update posted to the Tapner Facebook page today by Paul’s wife, Georgina, shows improvements, though there will still be a long road ahead for the 45 year old Australian rider:
“Paul is progressing well. Medically he is good. Physically he aches and mentally he is improving!
His long term memory is very good, but his short term memory from the day of the accident until yesterday is sketchy. Today however he is remembering things like what he has eaten, why he is in hospital and what he needs to do to get better. He is likely to remain in hospital for a little longer before he can start his program of rehabilitation.
Thank you all so much for your messages, I have read everyone, unfortunately I cannot reply to them all, but please know every single one has meant a lot as I am sure they will to Paul when he can read and process them.
The kids are coping well, Josh is busy helping with the harvest and working in the pub in the evenings. Maddie competed little Rocky at Waverton on Saturday and managed to come 2nd with a double clear! And we sold lovely Minty over the weekend to a wonderful home.
Next week all things working out Maddie will compete at Westwilts and I will compete in the BD champs at Hartpury. So things at Team Tapner are still moving forward, we are just waiting, but of course being patient for the boss to return!”
The EN team and eventing community continues to send its well-wishes to Paul, Georgina, and the whole Tapner team and will bring you more updates on Paul’s recovery as they become available.
