Published in the Oct. 10, 1987 Blood-Horse magazine

Modern surgical and recovery techniques, combined with meticulous care, have been the prescription that has brought Nureyev so far through an ordeal that would have spelled destruction for many other horses.

Dr. J.D. Howard, resident veterinarian for Walmac International (John T.L. Jones Jr., general manager) near Lexington, has been closely attending Nureyev since the stallion’s accident on May 5. On that morning, Dr. Howard received a call informing him that a mare was arriving to be bred to Nureyev. The stallion was brought up to perform the service, then turned out in his paddock.

Dr. Howard returned to his office and poured a cup of coffee. Not more than 10 or 15 minutes had elapsed, when the call came that Nureyev was badly injured. The son of Northern Dancer was standing at the gate holding his right hind leg up. When Dr. Howard arrived, he knew immediately that the injury was serious