1962-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1962 November Voice | Page 3

Voice of the Tennessee Walking Horse
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Woman Auto Accident Victim--Given Up By Five Doctors—
Says Walking Horses Provide Her Incentive To Live
Friends, we wish to share with you
the most remarkable letter yet re­
ceived by us—telling how the Ten­
nessee Walking Horse helps people.
This letter is from Mrs. Jewel Hop­
kins Boyd of Nashville, Tenn. When
she wrote this letter Oct. 3, 1962, she
was in Room 6026 at the Baptist
Hospital, Nashville. She was still re­
ceiving treatment for injuries received
in an auto accident last February.
Here is what she says:
“I spend all of my sitting up time
tracing my horses’ registrations all
the way back with your book (Biog­
raphy of the Tennessee Walking
Horse) as reference. It is nearly worn
out from use which speaks for itself
as to how valuable it is to me.
“My commendations, with all
superlatives for your ‘Biography’ and
the ‘Voice.’ ” A friend gave me the
subcription when I was hospitalized
in April—how did we Walking Horse
enthusiasts ever do without your mag­
azine containing constant news, ideas
and information? Showed my fine
doctor, John R. Glover, bone special­
ist, the article on ‘Walker Riding
Cures Chronic Backache.’ He read it
over slowly with great interest and
thought. As you probably know, he
is an avid horselover, having gaitecl
(fine stock). Believe I’m going to
change him over to Walkers!!
“Was critically injured in an auto
collison early in February—given two
hours at the most to live by five doc­
tors—but the Great Man Upstairs
helped them help me. Now it’s my
turn to help others, not as a duty, but
as a deep felt joy.
“To be personal, had 3 concussions,
skull fracture, multiple fractures of
clavicles and scapulas, 12 compound
fractured ribs, 4 fractured, damaged
liver, cracked cervical spinal verte-
braes with contusions, torn muscles
and ligaments and ruptured blood
vessels (have been in traction since
June 1st), lungs collapsed so had
tracheotomy, later heart stopped—so
given adrenalin.
“Was unconscious from Feb. 3 to
2nd of March with asphasia (memory
lapses) following until July. I had to
get well for two reasons, for my boy,
and to get back in the ring again.
“In the meantime, I worked on
tracing registrations with your book. I
count ed the days for my mare's foal
to arrive—received word May 4 that
Dolly Hay had a fine Merry Go Boy
filly. No one knows what this news
meant. Was given permission to go to
two Nashville shows with my mare
for two hours—so there was one step.
Saw my gelding show beautifully—
when I walked up to him, he softly
rubbed my cheek over and over
again—he remembers me, and how
could I tell you how I felt?
“Had a great night—rode in the
Tennessee State Horse Show—cervical
collar and all. Was given permission
to ride a short time and then leave
the ring. What an unexplainable feel­
ing I had entering the ring—no one
will know. ‘Sun’s Inspiration’ gave a
perfect performance—not one mis­
take—how wonderful of him. Other
than on my specified outings, was
hospitalized or in traction at home
with round-the-clock nurses. At other
show stayed in the whole class and
came out the most triumphant one
that ever entered a ring. I made it
and knew that next season I would be
back.
“May I back the article ‘Walker
Riding Cures Chronic Backache’
through my personal experience? The
running walk was good for me. My
spine kept straight—and ‘flat’ vibra­
tion was excellent for toning circula­
tion. Being in traction to stretch
vertebrates to relieve nerve pressure—
therefore the Walker has no bounce
to put pressure on spine. The canter
is rolling and easy—no downward
jerk.
“Hospitalization now is for a dif­
ferent complication—still in traction,
but that riding will not alter any
progress in any way. Sooner I can
ride, sooner I can leave traction.
“I almost forgot to mention this—
my nurse took me to Shelbyville
where we stayed for the Celebration.
I had to go—went every night, staying
for most of the show. It was wonder­
ful and I shall never forget it. Why,
I even bought a wonderful Futurity
winner I saw after the Saturday night
superb show. Was walking to the
car—something caught my eye—she
was it. We’ll both be in the Celebra­
tion next year.
“Thought this was going to be a
short note—know you are tremen­
dously busy, as is Mrs. Green. Didn’t
intend to get into personal detail but
couldn’t stop. Also, may I add that
no exaggerations were given as to my
injuries—they can be and are all
verified—my main point is ‘See what
the Walking Horse can do for me
and what it has done.’
“Through the Walking Horse I
was given the incentive to get well,
the proof of therapy of body and
mind, and a constant exuberance of
devotion in return to them.
“My appreciation for your time in
reading this ’short’ epistle and to the
great success of the ’Voice.’ Just wish
it came weekly.
“Best regards,
“ (Mrs.) Jewel Hopkins Boyd
“P.S. May I add my thanks and
gratefulness to Walking Horse friends
who have been so wonderful. They
are the top of my list in my book
through action and deed."
VOICE
of the
Tennessee Walking Horse
B en A. G reen
............... Publisher-Editor
M rs . B en A. G reen ........................... Secretary
OFFICE—SHELBYVILLE, TENN.
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