Lorraine Kelly fights back tears as she overcomes fear after near death experience

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Lorraine Kelly fought back tears as she conquered her horse-riding fear on today's edition of her self-titled chat show.

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The Scottish presenter required life saving care at St George's Hospital in London in 2012 following a horrific horse riding accident.

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Lorraine confessed she hadn't been able to go near a horse since and she visited 14-times Paralympic Gold medalist Sir Lee Pearson to overcome her fear.

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The para-equestrianism champion described Lorraine's experience as "traumatic" and said he understands her fear.

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Lorraine was anxious as she prepared to ride a horse named Zion at Sir Lee's home near Stoke on Trent.

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Lorraine donned Sir Lee's Championship hat from the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020 and proceeded to mount the horse.

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He’s just brilliant, has given me so much confidence. And that beautiful, beautiful horse!... That was incredible, thank you so much.”

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