@thoroughbreddailynews: The Thoroughbred nicknamed ‘Ryan,’ who was profiled in TDN six months ago as the first participant in the Empty Stall Challenge run by the HISA Equine Recovery Foundation (HERF), has recovered well enough from slab fracture surgery to be back in training under saddle. He's currently up for adoption at New Vocations in Lexington, Kentucky ✨ Ryan's progress–after sustaining a type of knee fracture during training at Thistledown that can commonly lead to euthanization–was made possible by many helping hands over the past half-year. HERF provides critical assistance for Thoroughbreds who sustain injuries that are career-ending but have a positive recovery prognosis by ensuring immediate access to either free or discounted quality veterinary treatment. HERF then places recovering horses with caretakers for the rehab phase via initiatives like the Empty Stall Challenge, which matches equine patients with farms willing to donate stabling, boarding, and the assistance of qualified staffers experienced in providing months of stall rest. In Ryan's case, he was hosted by Denali Stud 🗞️ Read the full story at thetdn.com . . . #transformation #recovery #thoroughbred #retiredracehorse #horse
