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Young Rider's Brave Recovery Inspires
5 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A seven-year-old girl sustained a fractured femur after a horse riding accident.
- She required surgical pins and spent six weeks in a wheelchair during recovery.
- Emergency services recognized her resilience and calm demeanor post-accident.
A remarkable display of courage has earned a seven-year-old girl a special commendation. Bunny-Mae, an avid horse lover, was honored for her bravery and unwavering spirit after a significant riding accident.
The incident occurred on July 27 at livery stables in Cockfield, Suffolk, where Bunny-Mae fell from her horse, resulting in a fractured femur. The injury necessitated surgical intervention, requiring two pins in her thigh, and led to a six-week period confined to a wheelchair.
Her resilience throughout this challenging recovery has been widely praised. Representatives from the East of England Ambulance Service and Suffolk Accident Rescue Service presented Bunny-Mae with a bravery certificate at the Bury Ambulance Hub, recognizing her composure and determination during her ordeal.
