News from Villa Stabbia
Dukakis injured
October 2011
Being 22 years old, is not the best time to go and play as a four-year old in the fields - which is exactly what Dukakis had been doing. Unfortunately he almost tore a tendon completely - it was quite bad.
The only cure was rest, which he endured although it was difficult at times. When the time came to start retraining again, Dukakis had a couple of "I am a young stallion and I can fly" moments - so once more he tore a tendon - the one adjacent to the previous one. Still in the front right leg.
Back in the box for rest during the night and in a tiny paddock in the fields during the day for grass and company. It took almost a year in total, but he recovered and came back - strong as ever.
