Letters toWT WT
“Laura’s Miracle Mare” Update I would like to update you on my horse’s progress after you published an article about us in Novem- ber/December 2011 entitled, “Laura’s Miracle Mare.” At that point, roughly three years after her life- threatening injury, I had just begun lightly riding her under saddle—which was a joyous miracle at the time. Since then, my mare Cassie has continued to
progress and I want you and your readers to know how much I have learned from this experience. I now understand the statement, “My life changed in a matter of seconds,” as it did when Cassie shat- tered one of her pastern bones in her right front leg into over 15 pieces while cantering on a lunge line. I felt as if my world had collapsed. We were so blessed to have an amazing surgeon who saved Cassie’s life. While most everyone thought that Cassie would be a retired pasture horse at best, we had other dreams.
Laura and Cassie Our journey has been fraught with both tears
of sorrow and tears of joy, but we just kept putting one “hoof” in front of the other. It was a long ardu- ous road against the worst kind of odds. Frequently I asked myself if we were going forward or back- ward. Others expressed doubt and often shook their heads. But we were on a mission and we never lost
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sight of our dream and the belief that miracles can happen. Cassie’s perseverance, patience and heart got us through those tenuous first six months and I decided I would let Cassie show me how far she wanted to go. I knew that if given the chance, horses have an amazing ability to heal. In Cassie’s case, I had an ex- tra advantage—a horse with the biggest heart ever. Not only did we walk under saddle, but we trotted and cantered and more recently we are jumping again! It’s been over six years since her injury and I know how very lucky I am to have a horse like Cassie, who wanted her job back and would not let anything get in her way. I held that space for her and never let it go. Thanks so much for letting us share our inspirational story in your magazine. Dr. Laura Mann, Mann Formulations, Agoura Hills, CA
Thank Yous I just want to drop you a note that Warmbloods Today is getting better and better! Every issue is in- teresting from a Warmblood breeder's standpoint! Thank you.
Diane Halpin, Laurel Leaf Farm, Great Falls, VA
I want to tell you how much I enjoy your magazine. As a breeder, I especially appreciate that you con- sistently provide interesting and informative ar- ticles for breeders and that you repeatedly support the “bred in North America” concept. The in-utero article in the last issue was especially timely, and the article about the 70-day stallion test champions was also a fun read. Thanks again, and keep up the good work! Carrie Simmons, Cornerstone Sporthorses, Altoona, FL
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