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Ralph Hill; Updated to give us good news!
Topic Started: Apr 16 2007, 06:35 AM (4,807 Views)
maxxtrot
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NEW UPDATE-5/25/07!



Ralph continues to make good progress. He has been to Cardinal Hill for an evaluation and has been determined to be ready for admission for more aggressive physical and mental rehab. He is expected to enter Cardinal Hill in the next 10 days. We will keep you posted of his progress there as it is relayed to us. His health is good and he is able to converse very well although his memory and mental clarity is still impaired. He still has great humor and is keeping his family entertained. He is still not yet ready for visitors.
His friends and family continue to be very grateful for the huge outpouring of support. Thank you to everyone who has donated their time, efforts and monetary support to help get Ralph back on track.

YEA BABY, THIS IS GREAT NEWS!
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maxxtrot
May 25 2007, 06:54 PM
NEW UPDATE-5/25/07!



Ralph continues to make good progress. He has been to Cardinal Hill for an evaluation and has been determined to be ready for admission for more aggressive physical and mental rehab. He is expected to enter Cardinal Hill in the next 10 days. We will keep you posted of his progress there as it is relayed to us. His health is good and he is able to converse very well although his memory and mental clarity is still impaired. He still has great humor and is keeping his family entertained. He is still not yet ready for visitors.
His friends and family continue to be very grateful for the huge outpouring of support. Thank you to everyone who has donated their time, efforts and monetary support to help get Ralph back on track.

YEA BABY, THIS IS GREAT NEWS!

Thats wonderful news Maxxtrot. Continued prayers for his recovery! :clap:
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Thank you for the encouraging news!
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maxxtrot
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guys, not sure if you saw the other post at the end of page 2, but i have ordered the silicone braclets that say ralph hill and then"ride it like you stole it", that was something we all heard him say a lot in his teaching and clinics. so, they should be available in 10- 14 days through me. all proceeds will go to his rehab fund. they will be one for $6.00 and two for $10.00
thanks in advance, stacey
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Can you let us know the bracelet ordering info? I'll be happy to cross-post it on another board where I'm an active member. (If that's okay with everyone, anyway...)
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ok, here goes on the ordering info- the braclets will be sold for $6.00 for one or two for $10.00, i have setup a pay-pal account. if shipping is needed that will have to be added on extra. if you are not wanting braclets and just wanting to make a donation, please make sure to mark it as donation only. the bands should be here within this next week and i will start sending them out as soon as i recieve them. i am really happy to be able to do this for ralph, he is a very special friend to me. the pay-pal account should be under myname---stacey d. emory.
and again, i thank you all so much, and so would ralph :)
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Maxxtrot,

I would like to order a bracelet even though I'm not a "real" eventer..
small story:

Last year I went to Poplar Place down in Hamilton, GA. to watch the show, I saw Ralph there at the water complex..he appeared to be having a blast..lol..smiling and laughing. I asked a lady who is that guy...this lady told me "that's Ralph Hill - he always has a good time"..she was from Florida and had brought a bunch of girls I believe with her..some were Ralph's students.

Anyway..he made my day as he looked like he was having a great time - it is hard to describe, but after watching rider after rider go through with intense concentration and that "look" of "oh my God"..it was so refreshing to see a person go through just "plunking along" and having a great time..he waved to the crowd. Guess there are a few things one doesn't forget in their horsey lives. I don't remember anyone else that was there that day..I do remember Ralph.

One of the these days I may plunk around the x-c course if my mare gets well and can compete..in the meantime, I'll take a Ralph bracelet and hope that my little bit goes to help in some way.

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May 28 2007, 03:53 PM
ok, here goes on the ordering info- the braclets will be sold for $6.00 for one or two for $10.00, i have setup a pay-pal account. if shipping is needed that will have to be added on extra. if you are not wanting braclets and just wanting to make a donation, please make sure to mark it as donation only. the bands should be here within this next week and i will start sending them out as soon as i recieve them. i am really happy to be able to do this for ralph, he is a very special friend to me. the pay-pal account should be under myname---stacey d. emory.
and again, i thank you all so much, and so would ralph :)

Maxxtrot,

sent you an email..paypal desires an email address for funds to be sent to..

thanks
sidepasser
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sidepasser- i got your email and wanted to know if i could please print what you wrote above and send it on the ralph. all emails and good wishes are read to him everyday. i just know he would love to know how he made you feel that weekend! thanks!!!!
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yes go right ahead. I saw Ralph in March 06, my first horse trial in many, many years (about 15 to be exact)..so I did not know any of the competitors. I had read about some, seen references to some on that other board - lol. He stood out..seemed to be having a grand old time while not forgetting that he was there to compete as well.

I hope to see him again, back on course, flashing that smile and waving to the crowd. Maybe I will hear him sing too or at least hum..but I don't know about seeing the socks..mmm..I've heard things about the socks..lol..






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hi all, new update. things are looking up!! keep jingling, it seems to be helping:)

Sorry for the length between posts but Ralph is now at Cardinal Hill in rehab so information is not quite as forthcoming. Physically he is doing well. The orthopedic surgeon said that he needs another 9 weeks before he can be fully weight bearing on the leg that was broken. He is currently in the brain injury department and continuing his mental therapy there.

He is eating and able to converse normally with much less confusion but his long- term memory is weak. He gets evaluated every 5 days to determine his length of stay, so right now it is unknown how long he will be there. His family is visiting him frequently and he continues to progress well.

Ralph is now expressing his desire to get back in the saddle and get teaching again. He is aware that he has some recovery to do before he gets to that point and was looking forward to getting to work on it at Cardinal Hill. He is as tenacious as ever and is eager for a fishing trip as soon as possible.

Ralph has discovered Oreo McFlurries and apparently is completely addicted to them.
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Maxxtrot, thanks for the update and I am so happy Ralph is doing well. Do you still have the newer bracelets available? I would love to get a couple. Thanks again!
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sadie- we are going to get our ralph back!!!!!

and yes, i have a whole box full the new bracelets. you can send the check to me or i set up a paypal account for this as well. just emailme and i will give you all of the details.


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Jun 20 2007, 01:25 PM
hi all, new update. things are looking up!! keep jingling, it seems to be helping:)

Sorry for the length between posts but Ralph is now at Cardinal Hill in rehab so information is not quite as forthcoming. Physically he is doing well. The orthopedic surgeon said that he needs another 9 weeks before he can be fully weight bearing on the leg that was broken. He is currently in the brain injury department and continuing his mental therapy there.

He is eating and able to converse normally with much less confusion but his long- term memory is weak. He gets evaluated every 5 days to determine his length of stay, so right now it is unknown how long he will be there. His family is visiting him frequently and he continues to progress well.

Ralph is now expressing his desire to get back in the saddle and get teaching again. He is aware that he has some recovery to do before he gets to that point and was looking forward to getting to work on it at Cardinal Hill. He is as tenacious as ever and is eager for a fishing trip as soon as possible.

Ralph has discovered Oreo McFlurries and apparently is completely addicted to them.

OH how wonderful! I knew you cant keep Ralph down. He had better watch it with the Mcflurries, We cant have a fat Ralph! LOL
I must be challenged MAxxtrot cause I have never found the site that sells the bracelets. I thought You were emailing me about it, but I have never recieved any link. Of course I have Gremlins in my email so anything is possible. I would still like to donate. I assume he cannot get mail? Still praying and Jingling! :cheer: :clap:
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Got my braceletts - thank you!!
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