Arthur withdraws from Luhmuhlen

“[After XC] we noticed that he had a hematoma above his right knee on the inside of his forearm which we got ice on right away. He walked comfortably back to the barn. The hematoma got bigger and began to move down the leg and become very painful for him. I had to make the incredibly tough decision to withdraw him from the competition.  There was a small hope that this would all resolve by sunday for showjumping, but the very best thing I could do for the horse was to give him anti-inflamatories and manage his pain. My horse’s wellfare always comes first. We have been incredibly aggressive about ice and pressure. It’s currently 3:45 in the morning here and I have just checked him again. He seems happy enough but I hate him not feeling his normal self. Hopefully a lot will change for the better in the next day.”


Thanks to a commenter for giving us the heads up on this one, and as they said, props to Allison for making a tough call.  Only Jennifer Wooten and The Good Witch are still in the competition for the US.

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