From Boyd: The Best View in the World–Between Neville’s Ears
Boyd has posted an update about the horses recovering from the True Prospect Fire on his blog. As he puts it, there is good news and bad, but all things considered I think things have progressed miraculously. Here are a few highlights and click the link for the full blog post. [Boyd’s blog]
Neville: Boyd rode Neville for the first time Tuesday–a 20 minute walk. Neville has been using a *hyperbaric oxygen chamber for an hour each day at the Fair Hill Therapy rehabilitation center. Dr. Kevin Keane scoped Neville on Tuesday and was pleased with the healing that he saw in Nev’s respiratory tract.
Catch A Star: “Hoku” has also been using the hyperbaric chamber. Caitlin has been taking Hoku and Neville up to Fair Hill Therapy each day and she told me she was incredibly impressed by Bruce Jackson and the rest of the team up there at Fair Hill Therapy. Hoku seems to have moved passed those early signs of colic that were a big concern in New Bolton and her burns are healing well.
Otis Barbotiere: Boyd gives two thumbs up for Otis. He has been under tack a few times and looks to be in good shape moving forward.
Ambassador’s Rose: Ambassador’s Rose was least affected by the fire. Courtney Cooper competed her at Plantation Field June 11th and she was sold last weekend.
Minotaure du Passoir: Min has been struggling a bit. He underwent major colic surgery last week. Fortunately he arrived home on Tuesday and the vets are optimistic.
As a final note, Boyd mentions that he estimates they lost about $100,000 worth of equipment in the blaze and all of the fund raising will help go towards that and some of the huge medical bills for the horses. The fund raising effort is still very much going on and so please consider a donation if you haven’t made one already. Go eventing.
