The harsh reality of the dangers of racing hit home with one of the Riverina's finest horsemen confirmed to be a quadriplegic.
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Tye Angland's horror diagnosis was publicly revealed on Tuesday months after a race fall in Hong Kong.
The multiple group one winner from Wantabadgery suffered a spinal cord injury in a race fall at Sha Tin on November 25.
The 29-year-old suffered a fracture and dislocation of the spine, which has since been stabilised and realigned, after he fell to the ground coming out of the barriers aboard Go Beauty Go.
A statement in December indicated quadriplegia was the likely outcome.
It has since been confirmed.
Angland has some movement in his arms but is unable to walk.
He remains at the Royal Rehabilitation Centre in Sydney as his recovery continues.
His wife Erin and the couple's three children, Alexis, Addison and Rylan, thanked those who have reached out to them in a statement released by the Australian Jockeys Association (AJA).
Angland rode 995 winners in his career, 11 of them at group one level.
He was the regular partner of Trapeze Artist and won the Golden Rose, TJ Smith and All Aged Stakes on the great sprinter as well as being runner-up in The Everest last year.
He also rode Ace High in his Spring Champion Stakes and Victoria Derby success.
Injured Wagga jockey John Kissick, who is coming back from a spinal cord injury of his own after a steer riding accident, said it was sad situation for the industry.
"It's a dangerous occupation, we all know that, and it is terrible," Kissick said.
"He is such a lovely guy, well known and respected throughout the industry.
"It's just shocking."
Kissick said Angland was always willing to help with his country roots shining through.
The AJA are working on help the Angland family cope with the situation.
"Together the family are currently working with a range of stakeholders in terms of co-ordinating and financing Tye's ongoing care and the family's long-term needs," the AJA said.
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