Former jockey and long-time Ocala breeder and pinhooker Rudy Delguidice suffered a catastrophic injury in a spill at Classic Mile on July 2. Following is the initial report by Bruno DeBerdt:  

   Our good friend and fellow horseman Rudy Delguidice was seriously injured in a riding accident last weekend. He will require intensive care once released from the hospital, and we are seeking support to assist in offsetting the high cost of his rehabilitation.

    As you all know, Rudy is one of the most accomplished hands-on horseman in the Ocala area and his love for the horses is clearly shown in how horses respond to him. Rudy has touched us all in one way or another with his genuine smile and is a true mentor and teacher to anyone wanting to work in the horse industry.

    Rudy is a strong individual but will require our support to get him back to work continuing doing what he loves best - working with horses.

    Your donations will be used to help cover the rehabilitation costs and are managed by RED Excel (Kristen Brew Browing). Any and all support is much appreciated.

 (The GoFundMe effort has already produced more than $119,000 . . . much more is needed. Go to GoFundMe - Rudy DelGuidice - online to make a donation).

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