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(March 19, 2008) Although the fall suffered by Darren and Baron Verdi at the fifth jump at Red Hills Horse Trials on March 15 was a full-blown rotational fall, Baron stood up immediately and was overtly intact. He walked back to the stabling area without apparent distress, was carefully tended and examined there, and later transported back to his stall at Independence Farm in Ocala. Some bruising on his flank subsided in a few days and he has been exercised significantly yesterday, again without any evidence of injury or lameness. We now give a sigh of relief about this important breeding animal, but are quickly refocused to deep concern about the severe injuries suffered by Darren Chiacchia (see eventrider.com), our dear friend and partner of twenty-five years' time. The support for him shown by thousands worldwide is very appropriate, critically needed, and very much appreciated. Please hang in there, all of you, this may turn out okay.

Tim and Cheryl Holekamp