Equestrian Rider Released from Hospital Following Accident

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Equestrian Rider Released from Hospital Following Accident

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Posted: 4:39 PM May 14, 2008
Last Updated: 4:39 PM May 14, 2008

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An equestrian rider who was seriously injured at the Rolex three-day event in Lexington was released from the hospital.

A University of Kentucky Hospital spokeswoman says 24-year-old Laine Ashker was released on May 13, two and a half weeks after suffering the injuries.

She had multiple broken ribs, a broken jaw, collapsed lungs as well as other injuries.

Ashker's horse fractured his skull and was euthanized, one of two that had to be euthanized during the event.

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Posted by: jerry Location: gilbertsville, ky on May 14, 2008 at 05:34 PM
I find it kind of funny that people enjoy riding farm animals.

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