Lorraine Kelly gets back on horse for first time in 10 years after horrific riding accident
10.05.2022 - 21:13
/ ok.co.uk
Television legend Lorraine Kelly has finally faced her fear to get back on a horse, 10 years since she first suffered a terrifying accident while riding one. The 62 year old presenter took on the challenge on Tuesday’s episode of Lorraine, with the popular Scotswoman admitting she hadn’t been able to go near a horse since suffering a horrific accident in 2012, which saw her rushed to St.George’s hospital in London for life saving treatment. “I still haven’t been able to go near a horse… ever since I’ve not really had any experience with horses,” said Lorraine.
Yet despite her fear and traumatic experience, late last month the telly star visited 14-times Paralympic Gold medalist Sir Lee Pearson near his home in Stoke on Trent, where the two began to work together to overcome her fear. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter . “That unfortunate, terrible accident is enough to put anyone off horses.
It was very traumatic, it was totally understandable…” said Sir Lee. He then continued: “I do understand that fear. I probably have a degree of fear every day I ride, because they are three-quarters of a ton of horse and I still think everyday that it’s amazing that they allow me to sit on their backs.” In response, Lorraine said: “I obviously trust you implicitly, but I have to get over that [fear].
You can’t have that fear, you have to confront it sometimes and get over it…” The short segment then saw Lorraine meet the horse she was due to ride, Zion, who won Sir Lee a gold medal at the Olympic Games back in 2016. “I’m feeling a wee bit anxious, but not as bad as I thought it would be. I think that’s because I’ve got Sir Lee beside me and he’s given me a lot
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