Can I post there? I am not a member of Facebook, that’s why I am hoping that my post will be sent by someone who is a member, from Skydy.
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Ah - gotcha. I will copy and share your message. Thank you 
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Thank you!
I have been thinking about Liz’s X-Country rides that I have watched, her tact in the saddle and obvious care for her horses.
If you will, please ask Liz to give herself the same healing time that she would give any horse that was injured. Stall rest is needed for Liz now.
Many of us have had serious bonks to the head. Mine didn’t require surgery, but I was unconscious for three days and have only a moments memory before the event (the actual kick to the face, I don’t remember.)
Liz, please rest easy and listen to your doctors. When your head has had time to heal you can go to rehab and give it hell, but this early on, it’s important not to rush your fences.
You are a beautiful rider and it’s clear that you care for your horses very much. Please be as patient with yourself as you would be with a horse that needs some time off.
Sending healing thoughts from Colorado.
Skydy
When you have given your head some time, then you can start the rehab.
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Thank you so do much for these encouraging words and excellent advice. It means more than I can say. I will make sure she gets it.
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I messaged the account as well 
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It’s scary but it sounds like Liz is having very positive responses! Did anyone see her fall or know how she experienced such head trauma but I assume no broken bones etc.?
It was a rotational. Horse caught the front edge of the face of the fence, and Liz went down face first and then horse landed on top of her.
She had had a stop at the same fence earlier in a different horse.
My understanding, all the injuries are to her head, her body didn’t receive much of any injuries.
She is one tough lady day in and day out.
#keepfightingliz
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Same here! I’m sending mad jingles from TN as a big fan. I just had an article about her on my end table and was reading it recently.
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Oh wow, I assumed it wasn’t a rotational because of the lack of other injuries mentioned. It’s so encouraging to see the positive updates on her progress!
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I saw this fall. I wandered down to the XC last water complex to watch before my daughter was going to ride the Advanced course. It happened so fast, it was horrifying. Knowing that my daughter was about to ride this course, made me lose it emotionally. Liz is an amazingly tough competitor and rider, it will be a long road back, she is so resilient and strong she will get back on her feet.
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sorry you had to witness this.
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How did your daughter do?
When I read the location of the fall but not the type and that she had a TBI and not any other serious injuries, I thought it might have been a drowning incident.
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Yikes. That thought never would have crossed my mind in a million years, but… now that you say it, I guess it would be possible.
Best wishes to her for a speedy recovery.
Did everyone see this update?
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clear XC with some time.
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So this sounds to me like she is unconscious? Another post had said she was following instruction and exceeding it which made it sound like she was awake.
I would assume that since she is intubated and on a ventilator she is minimally chemically sedated, which might mean she can still respond some to commands.
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Ok, that makes sense.
Breathing on her own would be a great sign, so I hope it goes well! 
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