Tuesday 17 November 2015 14:09, UK
British eventing great William Fox-Pitt has been discharged from hospital as he continues to recover from a nasty fall in France.
The former World No 1 eventer suffered head trauma in the fall from Reinstated at the World Young Horse Championships last month at Le Lion-d'Angers.
The 46-year-old received treatment in France before returning to England last week and he has now left hospital altogether.
"It is fantastic to be back home," said Fox-Pitt. "It feels like it has been a long time away from my family.
"I would like to thank all the doctors in France, from the team at Le Lion D'Angers to those who looked after me in the ICU in Angers.
"The rehab team in Poole General Hospital have been incredibly thorough.
I am looking forward to making a full recovery over the winter.
"The team at home have been doing an amazing job keeping everything going but luckily everything is quiet, as the horses are all on their end of season break.
"I am looking forward to making a full recovery over the winter."
A statement from British Eventing added: "William has made good progress with his recovery and has now been discharged from hospital to continue his rehab at home.
"The family continue to ask for privacy as William recovers."
Fox-Pitt is Great Britain's most successful rider ever with 20 major championship medals to his name.
