It is with sadness that we report Ill Be RV Radical was euthanized Thursday, 35 days after the trailer accident that also took the life of Vickie and Ronnie Kent’s gelding, Wonit Ona RV Version. “BeBe” survived just over a month but was unable to be saved due to founder of her right hind leg.
The accident occured in September when the horses were en route to a show in California. They had each won AQHA World Championship titles at the Select World in Amarillo, Texas.
“We didn’t have a choice,” stated Vickie Kent on Friday. “She was compensating on her one good leg and it foundered. I would like to thank Dr. Honas and everyone at Texas Equine Hospital. They did everything they could to try to save her but there was nothing they could do.”
Kent added, “We would like to thank everyone for their prayers and concerns. Everyone has been so nice. We would particularly like to thank Robin Frid for all of his help and Diane Chilton who went and got BeBe and so kindly buried her on her property. That means a lot to us.”
On a happier note, Texas A&M was able to extract BeBe’s ovaries and harvested 32 eggs that they will fertilize with frozen semen. The process will involve inseminating the eggs and then shipping them to a surrogate mare which is especially challenging during non-traditional breeding months. Vickie Kent claims that the average success rate of 32 eggs may ultimately yield four foals.
“Maybe something good will come out of this after all,” reflected Kent.
All of us at GoHorseShow.com offer our deepest condolences to the Kents and their family.
