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Lucky Pal is hit by a car at Alta Mesa Road and Arno Road in Wilton around 6 a.m.
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Dr. Bob Hunter of Hunter Stallion Station reports Lucky Pal is eating and responding to care and generally improving.
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Volunteers who learned about Lucky Pal’s accident step forward to set up a donation fund to help pay for veterinary costs.
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Dr. Bob Hunter, announces X-rays uncovered a fracture on the horse's front leg. Fortunately, the break is not on a weight-bearing bone, and the injury is not considered life-threatening at this point.
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Allison Norberry of Shingle Springs, gravely ill for 10 years with non-Hodgkins lymphoma is so moved by Lucky Pal's story, she organizes a barrel race fundraiser to help pay for his care. Norberry said compassion helped her survive and she hoped it would do the same for Lucky Pal.
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A team of three surgeons and seven assistants repair Lucky Pal's elbow. The surgery takes more than 2 hours to complete. In the end, he is able to stand without wobbling while putting all his weight on his right leg.
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Lucky Pal begins his recovery process after a lengthy, complicated procedure.
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Lucky Pal returns to Hunter Stallion Station. His leg and other injuries are healing thanks to the team of vets who pitched in at the request of Dr. Hunter to perform his surgery and provide other services
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Lucky Pal adopted by Earleene Friend
