Eventer Karen O'Connor is recovering after breaking her back in a fall this past weekend.

According to the O'Connor's website:

"Karen and Veronica had a rotational fall at fence 13 in the Advanced Championship division at Morven Park HT on Saturday, Oct. 6.  Karen has a burst T4 fracture and a compression fracture of the T5 vertebrae....but is neurologically fine and will recover with some rest in a special cast for her torso.  Veronica is a bit sore but is turned out in her field and doing well.

Karen's spirits are great and she wants to thank everyone for their well wishes....she's hoping to be home this week. David returned home late yesterday afternoon to see Karen and is going to try and make it back in time to coach Team USA this weekend at Boekelo."

Get well wishes can be sent to:

getwellkaren@oconnoreventteam.com