Rebecca Nelles had a serious fall off a young horse earlier this week resulting in a fractured and dislocated C5 as well as a vertebral artery dissection. The injuries resulted in emergency surgery to stabilize her neck, several scans to monitor the artery, and a week in the hospital with the first three days being in the ICU. Miraculously, Rebecca’s long-term prognosis is good and a full recovery is expected after what will be a long road of physical therapy and rehab.

While Rebecca is recovering, she will need to take a break from her training business, Rebecca Nelles Dressage, LLC, and her very hands-on role as manager at Hidden Spring Farm. The break in work combined with the mountain of medical bills is putting a heavy financial burden on Rebecca. We are asking all that know her, as well as the horse community, to help a much-loved horsewoman and friend in a time of need.