[RC] Libby and Quentin Llop in accident - Laura Hayes
Libby and Quentin and son Jessie (the one who rides
the Haflinger) were in a car accident last night near Buffalo, NY. Jessie
was driving their Ford Taurus and was T-boned by another car who presumably ran
a red light. Jessie is ok, Libby suffered battery acid burns to her face
and one eye, and had a shard of glass in the other eye. It was hours and
hours before she was treated in the ER, but hopefully she will heal without
permanent problems.
Quentin, who is still using a wheelchair from a
riding accident 14 months ago, and is mostly blind from that injury, suffered a
fractured T-6. Luckily, that is an injury that should heal without surgery
in 3 months or so. Quentin had just gotten to canter on his horse in the
last couple days, but was advised not to ride for the healing
period.
Lib can't see well for a bit, and was complaining
that she couldn't read ridecamp, and worrying about riding the OD 100 in two
weeks! Mind you, this is the woman who rode a 50 just three months after
having surgery to repair a broken T-7, so don't count her out!!
If you have ever ridden with Lib, you know you are
a friend for life, so give her a call if you can. Her number is
585-226-2380. She can't read email very well, though I guess the boys
could read to her, but a phone call would be really appreciated, I
bet.
