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scottishlassEquestrian Events, Inc.
Lexington, Kentucky
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Frodo Baggins and Laine Ashker fell at fence 5. Ashker sustained injuries but was conscious, talking and able to move all extremities when she was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital. She is currently under the care of the emergency and trauma services staff.
Frodo Baggins was immediately attended by a team of veterinarians. He was given intravenous fluids and supportive medications for shock and pain. After he was stabilized, he was sedated and transported by horse ambulance to nearby Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, where he was immediately attended by emergency personnel.
Further tests showed that Frodo Baggins had sustained a fracture at the base of his skull, as well as severe lung injury. As the prognosis was very poor, a representative of the family concurred that euthanasia was the most humane option for the horse. A complete necropsy examination will be performed. Everyone at the event is saddened by the loss of this brave horse.
That is why I hate cross country and military horse riding. Too many deaths of both rider and horses, esp. the horses. IMHO cross country is the most senseless of all horse related sports, followed right behind the Kentucky Derby and several other hurdle races.
And why am I posting this?
The horse Frodo Baggins was in LOTR. It is the black horse where the hobbits are hiding under the tree and the Nazgul rider comes up next to them. Laine Ashker bought the horse six years ago from the owner in New Zealand. Frodo Baggins was a New Zealand Thoroughbred.
Lexington, Kentucky
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Frodo Baggins and Laine Ashker fell at fence 5. Ashker sustained injuries but was conscious, talking and able to move all extremities when she was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital. She is currently under the care of the emergency and trauma services staff.
Frodo Baggins was immediately attended by a team of veterinarians. He was given intravenous fluids and supportive medications for shock and pain. After he was stabilized, he was sedated and transported by horse ambulance to nearby Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, where he was immediately attended by emergency personnel.
Further tests showed that Frodo Baggins had sustained a fracture at the base of his skull, as well as severe lung injury. As the prognosis was very poor, a representative of the family concurred that euthanasia was the most humane option for the horse. A complete necropsy examination will be performed. Everyone at the event is saddened by the loss of this brave horse.
That is why I hate cross country and military horse riding. Too many deaths of both rider and horses, esp. the horses. IMHO cross country is the most senseless of all horse related sports, followed right behind the Kentucky Derby and several other hurdle races.
And why am I posting this?
The horse Frodo Baggins was in LOTR. It is the black horse where the hobbits are hiding under the tree and the Nazgul rider comes up next to them. Laine Ashker bought the horse six years ago from the owner in New Zealand. Frodo Baggins was a New Zealand Thoroughbred.
