Trot Insider has spoken with Sharla Daley, operations administrator for the National Capital Region Harness Horse Association, for an update on Russ Moulton, who is currently in hospital after having sustained a scary injury at Rideau Carleton Raceway yesterday
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Moulton, executive director of the NCRHHA, was in the Rideau backstretch yesterday morning before the qualifying session when the incident took place.
Daley told Trot Insider that Moulton was walking a horse from the parking lot to the paddock. The horse slipped on some ice and fell on Moulton, breaking one of the horseman's legs.
"He's being hospitalized at Ottawa Hospital, general campus, and is awaiting surgery," Daley told Trot Insider.
She explained that Moulton, a 63-year-old resident of Spencerville, Ont., was in and out of consciousness at one point, but now all is fine in that regard. Daley dispelled rumours about Moulton having sustained spinal injuries.
Trot Insider will provide updates on the situation when they are made available.
Please join Standardbred Canada in wishing Moulton a speedy and complete recovery.
Russ All the best,get
Russ All the best,get well. You are a great guy and we need you. Keep smilin. Frank
Sorry to learn of this set
Sorry to learn of this set back Russ. We all know you've fought tougher battles than this one, so I'm sure we'll see you back at the reins again soon.
Glad we had the chance to
Glad we had the chance to chat and visit today Russ. You are one of the cornerstones of our racing community and we look forward to seeing you on the backstretch again soon. All the best for a quick recovery Russ. Reach out if you need anything....your friends are close by.
Gordon
Get Well Soon Russ!!
Get Well Soon Russ!! Christine Arlidge
Russ, best wishes and a
Russ, best wishes and a speedy recovery from the Belleville Gang!!
Hope to see you at the awards banquet with your dancing shoes/cast on!!