Friday, Apr. 26, 2024

Laura Linback In Stable Condition After Fall

Amateur show jumper Laura Linback is in stable condition after suffering a head injury in a fall on March 26 when her horse collapsed at HITS Ocala (Fla.).

Linback underwent surgery to relieve pressure from brain swelling on the night of March 26 and remains unconscious and on a ventilator. Her husband, Troy Linback, said that her brain pressure remains low, which is a good sign.

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Amateur show jumper Laura Linback is in stable condition after suffering a head injury in a fall on March 26 when her horse collapsed at HITS Ocala (Fla.).

Linback underwent surgery to relieve pressure from brain swelling on the night of March 26 and remains unconscious and on a ventilator. Her husband, Troy Linback, said that her brain pressure remains low, which is a good sign.

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“Her family flew in and has been at her side. She is a fighter, and we are very grateful for all the well wishes and prayers from the horse show world,” Troy said. “The family requests no visitors, and the rest of her condition will be released when the family feels it is appropriate.”

Linback was injured when her horse HH Dauphin suffered a sudden death event minutes after completing the jump-off of an amateur-owner jumper class

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