Magic
Michael, one of the three top horses of Dutch dressage
rider Leida Strijk, had to be humanly put down. Michael
slipped during a normal grooming session and although
nothing seemed wrong, a few days later Michael refused
to stand up. When special X-rays were taken, the veterinarion
located a hip fracture. Magic Michael had to be put
down to relief him of his suffering.
Strijk, who is living in England, returned to Holland
for a short visit only two weeks ago. She presented
the licensed KWPN breeding stallion Kennedy at the 2001
KWPN Stallion Licensing Days.
Magic
Michael, one of the three top horses of Dutch dressage
rider Leida Strijk, had to be humanly put down. Michael
slipped during a normal grooming session and although
nothing seemed wrong, a few days later Michael refused
to stand up. When special X-rays were taken, the veterinarion
located a hip fracture. Magic Michael had to be put
down to relief him of his suffering.
