On June 26th, Courtney Cooper was getting on a sales horse, and long story short, it backed up, lost its footing, and flipped over on top of her. She was diagnosed with multiple fractures and was looking at a 2-3 month recovery. Unfortunately, ten days later she was back in the hospital with pulmonary embolisms (blood clots in my lungs), which meant a very lengthy time out of the saddle. Now, at Christmas, Courtney is beginning to ride again. We wish her all the best as she gets back in the saddle!
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From Courtney’s C Square Farm Blog:
Christmas 2012 has finally arrived and with it my wait to ride is over….
I was grazing one of the horses today and talking to a friend who had stopped by to watch “the first Rides back” and she asked me to remember everything…it seems a very long time ago, and I have a bunch of people to thank for keeping my spirits up. They know who they are, they have called, or emailed, or texted or simply kept me in their thoughts, and to all of you, I am forever grateful.
Who’s a Star (Tag) and R Star (Hope) had the chore of being the first ones…I was a little awkward, and a bit unbalanced, but we got back into the groove quickly. I really look forward to what the year will bring with my two “stars.”
Back in the Saddle on Tag On Christmas Eve, we learned that Hope was the Silver Stirrup Preliminary Champion for the country with only 6 months of competing, which was unexpected and exciting. She is a wonderful girl, and I hope we can fulfill all of her promise
Tag and I look to pick up where we left off, and then I have a few new ones in the wings.
I hope the Holidays found you and yours happy and enjoying each other, and that the Season brings you health, wealth, healing, love and laughter.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and Happy Riding!
Courtney
