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Student wins award after horse injury disrupts farming studies

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Lily Showers, 18, has won an award from the Worshipful Company of Farmers after recovering from a serious accident during her studies at Easton College.

Lily Showers, 18, has received an award from the Worshipful Company of Farmers after overcoming serious injuries sustained during her two years at Easton College, near Norwich. She was kicked in the face by her horse, suffering severe concussion and requiring reconstructive surgery.

Despite missing substantial teaching time, Showers remained committed to her studies. 'I was desperate not to fall behind,' she said. 'This was my one chance to get my foot into farming, and I wanted to prove I could still go on and do it. The staff at Easton College were always so supportive and encouraging.'

Carrie Burridge, agriculture course leader at Easton College, described the student's response to the accident as 'nothing short of remarkable'. From her hospital bed, Showers asked her mother to stay in touch with the teaching team to maintain her academic progress. Burridge said: 'Her ability to maintain her academic progress under such difficult circumstances is a testament to her resilience and strength of character.'

Student wins award after horse injury disrupts farming studies
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