Grade 1 winner Bryony Frost out of action for longer than expected after suffering horror fall
Paul Nicholls' top rider sustained internal injuries after a horse stood on her abdomen
BRYONY FROST is set to be out of action for much longer than first thought after suffering a horrific fall at Newton Abbot earlier this month.
The Grade 1 winner was unseated from Billy My Boy before being trodden on by Nabhan, who was following in behind.
It is now feared that the promising rider has sustained injuries to her liver and pancreas, as well as severe bruising to her core.
"I went to Derriford Hospital from Newton Abbot after my fall and I thought I'd be out the following morning and back riding. However, the CT scan came back, and the damage was more serious than expected.
"It showed as well as a fracture to the end of my sternum, I had a small liver tear and bruising to my pancreas, none of which required surgery.
"I also had an unusual injury to the artery to my pancreas which had been damaged and started to swell causing a sac called an aneurysm.
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"Fortunately this did not leak, which can be life threatening, and with rest it should heal without an operation."
Frost is likely to need further scans before returning to race-riding.
She added: "I've only been off for a fortnight and I'm already getting very restless. I must be patient as I want to be back 100 per cent fit and ready. Just because I'm riding the horse, it doesn't mean he has to carry me, it's my job to carry him home.
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"All being well, I'll be up at Oaksey House in Lambourn in two weeks' time to start my rehabilitation, but I will need further scans in August before getting the all clear to start riding again."