Cassie’s mother, Natasha Brash, gave an update on her daughter, who had throat surgery last week.
As you’ll recall, the 29-year-old professional show jumper fell with her horse in a jump-off at the end of January and suffered a traumatic brain injury and other complications.
Natasha said doctors noticed a blockage they feel might have been caused by the breathing tube administered to Cassie in the ER at the time of the accident. They were concerned that although she can breathe normally right now while making little physical effort, her airway could be compromised when she returns to her regular schedule. So they removed the scar tissue that was in her throat.
This means she will need to keep the trachea another three weeks minimally. However I know many of you are still keeping Cass in your prayers, with that and her medical treatments, she should make a great recovery from the surgery.
Her mothr said Cass has been and will always be heroic, kind, generous, caring, brave, fun and joyful in everything she does. I can only tell you it has been an honor to sit by her side and help her during one of the most challenging times of anyone’s life. Cass had high hopes this summer with many great horses lined up to show, including a new grand prix horse that she was very excited about. However that was not to be, and now she is working day by day to just walk, talk and dress herself.
Being on the sidelines all this time, has given me a new appreciation for the kind of human she is. She fills her entire day with being kind, appreciative, grateful and she is always making sure that I am okay.
Want to send a card? Here is the address:
Cassandra Kahle WFRC108
Shepherd Center
2020 Peachtree Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30309