Woody in the Spotlight

Woody is a local celebrity...this is his article in the February 1st Fauquier Times Democrat.  There isn't a link to the article that I could find unless you are a subscriber to the paper, so I scanned it on my printer.

January 30th:

Using the harness and frame with a tractor to get Woody to his feet after an afternoon nap in the sunshine!

Rewind to last week:   Woody's injury is the result of a possible slip or fall in the pasture, causing the fractures in his neck.   He was receiving around the clock care from his owner, Kristy and other amazing folks who we call 'Team Woody".   The first few days were exhausting on all, including Woody.  He was so tired, he could barely stand on his own, but laying down for more than a brief period of time could be fatal.  When he would take supervised rests,  People Power and the help of the tractor had to be used to get Woody back on his feet again.  



On January 27th, an amazing high tech sling was delivered to the barn.  Besides Morven Park (Marion Dupont Scott Equine Center) Picturesqe Farm will be the only place in the state of VA that owns this sling.   A 'homemade' system was installed to support the sling. It's quite impressive!

"Woody," is a 3 year old Warmblood/Thoroughbred that has injured his neck (fracture of C7 and injury to C2) and cannot lift his head or neck once he lays down, but he can support himself once he is standing. Therefore he requires round the clock care and support as he would die if left to lay for a few hours. After 6 days of incredible, tireless help from ALL of her friends, Kristy purchased this amazing sling to make his life (and ours) easier and hopefully speed his recovery. This is his journey ....