PEOPLE OF INTEREST
you never know what life’s challenges will
uncover.
“I never would have rescued Danny if I
didn’t have breast cancer and I never would
have experienced his unconditional love. My
husband is a cardiologist, and he believes that
getting Danny was better than any medicine
that could have been prescribed. It’s funny
how some of life’s darkest moments can open
up some of the brightest future.”
When Blakelock-Rodriguez isn’t riding
or visiting Danny at the stable, she sells real
estate for Coldwell Banker Paradise. Not surprisingly,
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she says, “I specialize in equestrian
properties. Having been in the horse circle for
the past ten years, I know where the horse lovers
live and who’s coming and going.”
Danny, however, is currently the one needing
rehabilitation. He’s been lame for about
two months and the veterinarians haven’t
determined a cause yet.
“I pray that he will pull through this,” says
the teary-eyed rider. “We’re not sure what the
cause is, but we are just loving and nurturing
him as he heals. He knows that no matter
what, I will take care of him. If it turns out he
can’t jump anymore, that’s OK. We’ve been
inseparable for nine years now and we’re in
it for life. Maybe it will be just the two of us
again, walking through the pasture and counting
our blessings.”
DANA JACOBS
Younger riders, like Olivia Jacobs took over the competitions, prior to his ankle injury.
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