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Saffron Cresswell transitions to canoeing after life-changing accident

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:35 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Saffron Cresswell transitions to canoeing after life-changing accident
Summary

Saffron Cresswell, a former eventing talent, became paralyzed following a fall while competing at Bramham Horse Trials on June 8, 2024. After four months of hospital recovery, Cresswell faced a new reality without her 25 horses and sought a fresh challenge in canoeing. Within eight months of starting, she has qualified for the World Championships. Cresswell, now focused on coaching, reflects on her previous life and how her family's sacrifices have shaped her journey.

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  • •Cresswell fell during a cross-country round, resulting in paralysis.
  • •She spent four months in the hospital before returning home.
  • •Cresswell took up canoeing and will compete in the World Championships.
  • •She has stepped back from riding horses, opting for coaching instead.
  • •Her family business has had to adapt following her accident.
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Saffron Cresswell was a promising eventer before a fall left her paralysed. Just eight months after first sitting in a canoe, she is heading to the Worlds.

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Saffron Cresswell was a promising eventer before a fall left her paralysed. Just eight months after first sitting in a canoe, she is heading to the Worlds.

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