Taraco Fiasco - recovery from broken neck

[taraco]

I wanted to share my story with you all...

In April 2008 my welsh cob colt was found paralysed in his stable with no obvious cause. He was completely paralysed in his back legs, semi paralysed in his front legs and stuck on the floor of his stable. It took months before he could stand well enough to travel for tests which showed a fractured neck and three displaced vertebrae.

He was given about a 5% chance of surviving and we were advised to shoot him by one vet. Fortunately my vets were totally supportive, and day by day Fiasco was given every chance to pull through. It has been a very long three years or so and we are not back to 100% yet but this year saw three massive milestones...

His first wonderful foals were born
He was successfully broken to ride
And he returned to the showing ring....
I am so proud of my lovely boy or fighting every step of the way, never giving up and loving life.

If you would like to read more about Fiasco's inspiring story please visit http://www.taraco-stud.co.uk/articleparalysed.htm

 

[minesadouble]

I've just briefly read your story - well done to you and of course your lovely cob! So many people would have given up almost immediately - it's amazing what a fighting sprit can overcome. Lovely Story.

 

[taraco]

Thank you.... I adore him....

 

[littlescallywag]

What a stunner, well done for fighting for him, many wouldn't have with his injury.
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[CambridgeParamour]

Wow, what a journey you guys have had! He's absolutely gorgeous, a massive credit to you

 

[Stinkbomb]

ive seen him on another forum and he is absolutley stunning!!

 

[JenHunt]

what a story! he's a lovely looking horse, wonderful colour!

I love a good welshy!

 

[tazzle]

wow taraco ....... blast from the past

we used to chat sometimes about welshies.

what a story about your lad ..... sometimes you just have to go with what seems "right" even if it is agaist the odds ....... well done !!!!!!!!!!

 

[Cobiau Cymreig Wyllt]

Amazing story...amazing horse......he is utterly gorgeous So much dedication on your part and he looks worth every moment of it

 

[Echo Bravo]

Did you ever find out how it happened.?

 

[taraco]

Thank you all for your kind words....

Echo bravo... Sadly no.... Until he learns to talk I will never know!

 

[Toffee44]

I have always like Fiasco, I used flashjack (Fiasco Sire for those that dont know) on my mare unfortunatly I never got a foal from her.

I think Fiasco was available for AI when I was looking last year.
Wish I popped by to see him though, stunning boy. (I used to live between Canterbury and Dover last year when I was looking for a stud).

Could I be cheeky? Any recent photos of CrackerJack. I love looking at your stock beautiful examples (and colours) of my favourite breed.

 

[muddygreymare]

What an amazing story, and he is beautiful, what a little fighter. Glad to see that he's had a much better year this year and fingers crossed he carries on doing more and more

 

[angelish]

wow thanks for sharing what a wonderful story

well done and good luck with him for the future he is stunning