Georgie Murgatroyd, head person for trainer Neil Mulholland, was told by her surgeon she may never ride again following an accident at work which left her with a broken ankle and severe damage to her ligaments.
Faced with losing her career with horses and unable to move for five months, Georgie contacted Racing Welfare for help.
“From the first treatment I was back on a horse in five weeks.
I’m very independent, I don’t rely on anybody and I don’t like asking for help. I lost all self-confidence, I lost all confidence in my ability and also the reality was that I wouldn’t be able to go back to work and do a job that I enjoyed doing.
Without Racing Welfare’s support and Oaksey House I wouldn’t be back in work – it’s as simple as that.”
Following the support Georgie received from Racing Welfare, she is passionate when talking about its services and says she is the first to recommend the charity to any member of staff in racing who has issues with mental health, physical health, or those wanting to take part in training courses to further their career – something Georgie has also done:
If you need help with a physical injury, do not hesitate to contact us on 0800 6300 443 or you can visit our Occupational Health page for more information.
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guidance through digital and telephone options.