By VERNA BROCK
Brrr! Winter has arrived with a vengeance, and my fingers are crossed hoping it hasn’t frozen what remains of our citrus trees. As well as our camellia buds. It seems all it takes is a few overnight hours in a hard freeze, and I fear we had one this past weekend. Only time will tell for sure.
I am well on the mend from a nasty cold, and so grateful to feel better. I think the worst part was not being able to sleep for several nights, due to a stuffy nose and drippy throat. Thank heavens for Nyquil! I finally got some, and it made a welcome difference. Highly recommend it!
Because of not wanting to share the joy, I have been hewing close to home, so not as much news to report upon as usual. But I want to remind all our friends with the Woodville Founders Day Festival, we are accepting vendors and performers now. Check out our facebook page for all the relevant details, and to find a vendor application. It’s already shaping up to be a great year.
One of our regular presenters, Dr. Richard M. Blaney with Galicenos of Suwanee, recently posted on his Facebook page about one of his prized, precious, heritage breed Spanish horses, Suwanee Hidalgo. Hidalgo suffered a compound fracture of his left front leg, and has undergone surgery for the repair. Horse people will understand just what this means, but Hidalgo is doing very well. He has been under care of the outstanding vets at the UF Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Gainesville, and is responding like the warrior he is.
This breed was introduced to the Americas by the Spanish Conquistadors, and nearly disappeared. Dr. Blaney is one of a handful of folks working to preserve and revive this breed, as well as heritage breeds of all manner of livestock. He is dedicated to the amazing Galicenos horses and their preservation. Unusually bright and gentle, these animals endear themselves to all who have met them at our Woodville Festivals.
Please keep Hidalgo in your prayers while his leg is mending. You can find more about Hidalgo on Dr. Blaney’s Facebook page (he’s posting videos to keep us updated). If you are so moved, there is a link to donate to the expense of treating a catastrophic injury like Hidalgo’s. Here’s to celebrating Hidalgo’s recovery with Dr. Blaney and his amazing horse on Saturday, March 16th, at the Woodville festival!
Please keep the family and friends of Jim Lannon in your prayers, as well as my friend Regan Richardson who recently lost her mother.
