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Mill Reef was back on his feet again last night after undergoing a four-hour operation
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Mill Reef was back on his feet again last night after undergoing a four-hour operation
Mill Reef was back on his feet again last night after undergoing a four-hour operation on a chipped cannon bone in his left foreleg yesterday afternoon. The successful operation was carried out by Edwin James Roberts, chief orthopaedic surgeon of the Newmarket Equine Research Station, and carried out in a specially-constructed theatre at Ian Baldings Kingslere stables
September 1972
Western Mail Archive
Topix - Thomson Newspaper Group
Media ID 21657658
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Broken Horse Horseracing Injured Racehorse Stable Boy Trainer Colt
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Mill Reef Triumphs Over Adversity - A Remarkable Comeback Story
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. In this photo print, we witness the indomitable spirit of Mill Reef, the legendary racehorse who defied all odds. After enduring a grueling four-hour operation on his injured left foreleg's chipped cannon bone, Mill Reef emerged victorious once again. The skilled hands of Edwin James Roberts, chief orthopaedic surgeon at Newmarket Equine Research Station, orchestrated this life-saving procedure in a specially-constructed theatre within Ian Balding's Kingslere stables. The year was 1972 when this remarkable event unfolded. Mill Reef's broken leg had threatened to shatter dreams and halt an illustrious career in horseracing. However, with unwavering determination and expert veterinary care, he overcame adversity that would have defeated many others. This powerful image captures not only the physical strength of a majestic colt but also the dedication and teamwork exhibited by his trainer, stable boy, and veterinarian. Their collective efforts ensured that Mill Reef could rise from the depths of injury to reclaim his rightful place on the racetrack. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time from Memory Lane Prints' collection by Topix - Thomson Newspaper Group (not for commercial use), let us celebrate not just a horse but an embodiment of resilience and triumph against all odds.
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