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Old 10-31-2007, 05:34 PM
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I was watching HRTV today and they mentioned that The Tin Man was retired due to a broken knee that occured after he woke up from a minor surgery and started to thrash around. I haven't seen an article or anything yet. Hope he heals properly from his injury.
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Old 10-31-2007, 06:30 PM
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Oh, hope that's not true, one of my favorite horses!

HONU ?????
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Old 10-31-2007, 06:53 PM
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Oh, hope that's not true, one of my favorite horses!

HONU ?????

Its really really bad ......
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Old 10-31-2007, 06:56 PM
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Its really really bad ......
Good luck Honu, keep us informed as much as you can
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Old 10-31-2007, 07:06 PM
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Crap.

Here's hoping.

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Old 10-31-2007, 07:21 PM
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I am praying for him I love that horse. please try and keep us informed.
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Old 10-31-2007, 06:45 PM
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http://www.drf.com/news/article/89974.html

sadly it is true.
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Old 10-31-2007, 06:54 PM
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absolutely sucks...
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Old 11-01-2007, 10:10 AM
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Honu,

I hope he pulls through. You'll be in my prayers.

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Old 11-01-2007, 10:14 AM
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Best wishes for The Tin Man and his connections.
St Francis will watch over him.
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Old 11-01-2007, 10:53 AM
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that just ruined my day... god, I hope he makes it through this!
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Old 11-01-2007, 11:41 AM
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we're thinkin about Tin Man and all the connections !
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Old 11-01-2007, 11:53 AM
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so sorry to hear this honu!!!! keep your spirits up as much as you can. i'l be thinking of old man. prayers are with him , you and the rest of the connections.
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Old 11-01-2007, 02:06 PM
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Tinny is about the same this morning , his spirit seems to be doing better than ours at this point . His eyes look good and his coat is healthy and he is munching away on his hay. I think he doesnt understand why he has to be tied up , he's all like what did I do wrong.
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Old 11-01-2007, 02:41 PM
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Tinny is about the same this morning , his spirit seems to be doing better than ours at this point . His eyes look good and his coat is healthy and he is munching away on his hay. I think he doesnt understand why he has to be tied up , he's all like what did I do wrong.
Good to hear. He's a true warrior, and will be missed on the track... I would LOVE to see him take John's place at the Horse Park when he heals up.
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Old 11-01-2007, 03:34 PM
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Tinny is about the same this morning , his spirit seems to be doing better than ours at this point . His eyes look good and his coat is healthy and he is munching away on his hay. I think he doesnt understand why he has to be tied up , he's all like what did I do wrong.
I think we are all pulling for the Tin Man. The fight that brought him so many wins will allow him to pull through this I hope. I am praying.
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Old 11-01-2007, 02:35 PM
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thank you for the update...do they know how long he has to stay that way?...can he go in water?
He is going to have to stay that way until the bones start to heal.
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