Not the best of times

I have to apologize to anyone who has read this blog in the past for my disappearing act. I just haven’t been able to bring myself to post anything lately. After riding high with two victories this season, In Over My Head finished eighth in his last race on February 20th. He didn’t look like himself that night and as it turns out, he had good reason. He has an injury that limited his performance and we are currently in the process of determining exactly what the injury it, the severity of it and what is a proper game plan to bring him back to health.

I’ve actually written two separate entries in the past few weeks, but have decided not to post them. It has been an emotionally trying time for all of us. It seems like the news has gone from bad, to better, to worse, to way worse, to better again and round and round. The only thing we know for sure right now is that Mo needs some time away from what he loves, which is racing. It is very sad, but unfortunately, injures are part of the game. We’ve enlisted the assistance of some of the best vets in the business to assure he gets the care he deserves.

In the coming days or weeks, I’ll lay out a story that summarizes what has happened in the past few weeks, but I’m just not ready. It is just too sad of a situation right now. Even the most optimistic of timelines will keep him away from the track for a number of months. All I can ask is that you say a quick prayer for Mo. He’ll need a little bit of good fortune to get back from this one. I can tell you this, though. He has spent his whole life overcoming long odds and we all have faith that he can find a way to fight through this one as well.

Get well soon buddy.