and un-wrapping (both Dad and I became experts at applying standing wraps). Many days it was evident that Lance didn’t feel his best. There were months of stall rest and countless hours of short hand walks. I think Lance went through two Jolly Balls (one of which we found tossed half way across the barn one day), and we learned that he was a fan of country and classical music, but not of rock ‘n roll. Finally that day arrived. New
Erica’s father, Keith, enjoys a ride in the snow.
the first cross-rail after the break. It was a heartwarming site, even from a daughter’s perspective. Lance will turn 10 in June of this year.
His leg is healthy and he’s sound as a bell. Although my father doesn’t compete him currently, Lance is looking forward to another year of galloping through the fields in Michigan and clearing three-foot oxers like a breeze. And I know Dad’s looking forward to it as well. My father always says, “Lance and I will
x-rays revealed that Lance’s break had healed well with no surgery required —it was surely one of the happiest days of my father’s life. I don’t think I’d seen him that happy since the day Lance arrived home. To me, the most gratifying thing was that Lance came through his ordeal in great spirits. Sure, he was a little bored, but, mentally, he was none the worse for wear. I credit that to my father’s tireless efforts to keep him happy throughout the healing process. It took time to rehab Lance into his old form, but I’ll never forget the smile on Dad’s face when he popped over
never make it to the WEG, but you won’t find a happier horse and rider anywhere.” After everything they’ve been through— from the initial green horse-green rider to foxhunting to surviving a broken leg together—I have to completely agree with him. He’s one daring and devoted Dad. WT
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