Set backs, Step ups, and Stellar Care- Damo Update :)

I got to spend the afternoon with my special lady here in Pagosa Springs at 4DS Ranch. It was SO phenomenal to see her! Even better than that was to see her mental and emotional health completely and perfectly intact, despite 8 weeks of stall rest ... and I know that is completely due to amazing care by the incredible crew at 4DS! I just can't thank them enough.

As I have been so strongly focused on Damo's full recovery I have chosen not to write an update about her recent adventure, but I will share that now. The original injury was a tendon tear in her Left Front ... that injury has been healing extremely well. However ... unfortunately about 10 days ago she decided to deliver some sort of complaint to her next door neighbor. Maree found her in the morning with injuries on both hind legs ... and more significantly to her Left Hind ;(.

Anyway, despite this newest set back ... as usual she is facing the challenge with the best possible attitude, and grace ... and I humbly hope a reflection and reminder of what my attitude about it all should be ;)!

I wanted to write a short blog ... because I couldn't think of any way to better thank the two institutions that have made Damo's recovery so incredible! Dr. Brit Harris, and Dr. Greg Bell ... of Centennial Equine Sports Medicine have doctored and supported me and Damo across CONTINENTS during this healing adventure and I can't recommend or commend them enough for their compassion, communication, and outstanding education and talent as veterinarians. And of course, I am completely indebted to Maree Stewart and Debbie and Don Stinnett of 4DS Ranch in Pagosa Springs ... I know that it is their decision to go above and beyond is what has made Damo's recovery possible.

PLEASE keep your positivity and your thoughts coming ... as we tackle the next endeavor of healing from the Left Hind Injury ... as well as the Left Front ;). What we believe we achieve ... so I am still looking forward to a 2015 and 2016 full of Demo's and sharing our relationship and horsemanship with others.