At 12:30am this morning, a barn fire of unknown cause tragically destroyed Boyd Martin’s barn at True Prospect Farm. Eleven horses were in the barn at the time. Lillian Heard, Caitlin Silliman, and Ryan Wood were able to evacuate five horses. Four horses are currently in treatment at The University of Pennsylvania – New Bolton Center; they are: Neville Bardos, Otis Barbotiere, Catch a Star, and Ambassador’s Rose. Lillian, Caitlin, and Ryan were treated and released from Jennersville Hospital. Tragically, six horses perished in the fire.
We all wish to extend our deepest condolences to all those connected to Call Me Ollie, Charla, Ariel, Phantom Pursuit, Cagney Herself, and Summer Breeze. Our thoughts and prayers are with Boyd and his team at this time. All other horses have been relocated to area barns. Further information on how you can help Boyd will be released shortly.
Tax Deductible Relief Fund | Boyd and Silva Martin’s Blog
Purchase Denny Emerson’s Book, How Good Riders Get Good, and 50% of the royalties between now and Christmas will be donated to Boyd and Silva.
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