Olympic eventer Liz Halliday, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in an August cross-country fall, is making “steady progress” in rehab, it was revealed on Wednesday.
Liz is at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, where her friends and family cited, “The dedication of her amazing team of therapists, doctors, nurses, and staff,” saying it is “nothing short of extraordinary, and we are deeply grateful for the care and expertise they are providing. Each day brings meaningful victories, and Liz is pushing forward with impressive strength and resilience.”
Liz Halliday’s upbeat spirit, evident here after a show jumping round last year, is helping her work toward recovery.( Photo © 2023 by Nancy Jaffer)
To keep her horses going, her mounts are being placed with other top riders.
“The first group of horses safely arrived at Boyd Martin’s farm this week and have settled in beautifully. Liz’s amazing team have been incredibly resilient during this time of transition and are keeping things running flawlessly at the farms,” the statement from friends and family said.
“Liz continues to prioritize rest and therapy, and we kindly ask for your continued respect for her privacy as she focuses on her healing journey. Liz and her family and friends appreciate every single one of you, and while there is still a long road ahead, we know that with your support — and her tenacious spirit — she will continue to make strides toward a full recovery.”