Yesterday marks the very untimely passing of perhaps one of the greatest equine athletes this world has known in years. Theodore O’Connor, known to his family, friends and fans as “Teddy” was humanely euthanized on March 28, 2008.
According to statements from Karen and David O’Connor, Teddy was being ridden when he spooked, threw his rider and then bolted towards the barn. As he approached, he fell and slid into one of the barn doors lacerating all of the tendons in one of his back legs. Three on-scene vets unanimously agreed that there was simply nothing that could be done to save Teddy.
If I am still tearing up at the thought of Teddy’s passing, I cannot begin to imagine the heartache and loss that the O’Connors and Teddy’s owners must be feeling. As one said, he was the “People’s Pony.” Everyone in America was cheering this bravest of brave ponies on as he had just been named to the 2008 Olympic short list.
Teddy was truly and inspiration to many and to his sport. This is a tremendous loss for the equine community that will be felt for years.
My prayers and condolences go out to all those who were an integral part of Teddy’s life.
According to statements from Karen and David O’Connor, Teddy was being ridden when he spooked, threw his rider and then bolted towards the barn. As he approached, he fell and slid into one of the barn doors lacerating all of the tendons in one of his back legs. Three on-scene vets unanimously agreed that there was simply nothing that could be done to save Teddy.
If I am still tearing up at the thought of Teddy’s passing, I cannot begin to imagine the heartache and loss that the O’Connors and Teddy’s owners must be feeling. As one said, he was the “People’s Pony.” Everyone in America was cheering this bravest of brave ponies on as he had just been named to the 2008 Olympic short list.
Teddy was truly and inspiration to many and to his sport. This is a tremendous loss for the equine community that will be felt for years.
My prayers and condolences go out to all those who were an integral part of Teddy’s life.
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