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Injury update...
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Patty McCarty Accident
As you may be aware, about two
months ago, Patty McCarty was thrown
while competing in a horse show. The
West Coast Equine
fall caused severe neck and back injuries
in Somis, CA has expanded.... An
which has required extensive surgery to
equine veterinary facility operated
repair. She was in the hospital, much of
by Dr. Kent Sullivan, V.M.D./
that time in ICU. Patty’s recovery has
Board Certified Surgeon and Dr.
been slow and extremely challenging. Her
Deborah Kemper, D.M.V./Board
long term prognosis is unknown at this
Certified Internal Medicine, along
time.
with a dedicated staff, they now
have a full service, state of the
For those of you who are unfamiliar
art equine hospital offering all the
with Patty, she has an extensive eques-
amenities. To find out more visit
trian background and has been a profes-
www.westcoastequine.net or call
sional in Orange County for years. She 805-386-7151
trained with respected trainer Joe Lifto
and has worked with clinicians George
Morris, Rodney Jenkins, and many others.
She is a consummate horseman and a
very nice person.
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The purpose of this letter is to inform
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people that money is being accepted to
help Patty and her family recover from
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Money can be donated at the Sycamore
Trails office (where Patty currently runs
her training operation) or mail donations
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