Laine Ashker’s horse Frodo Baggins was humanely euthanized after a fall at Fence 5 on the cross-country course at the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** on April 26.
After the fall, Frodo Baggins was immediately attended by a team of veterinarians. He was given intravenous fluids and supportive medications for shock and pain. After he was stablilized, he was sedated and transported by ambulance to nearby Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, where he was immediately attended by emergency personnel.
Further tests showed that Frodo Baggins had sustained a fracture at the base of his skull, as well as a severe lung injury. As the prognosis was very poor, a representative of the family concurred that euthanasia was the most humane option for the horse. A complete necropsy examination will be performed. Everyone at the event is saddened by the loss of this brave horse.
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Ashker was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital, where it was determined she sustained a fractured jaw and lost some teeth.
