Tucson Festival of Books panel discussion 2013
"It is painful to remember and picture the difficulties Maxx had while recovering. There were days when he barely could leave his stall to have the necessary hosing of his left hind leg. He would drag his leg, then look up begging to stop."
"Maxx is severely bitten by a rattlesnake. If he lives there is the possibility of the loss of his left hind leg. This is a true story about a young girl who gives him love, care, and music to help him perform again."
Ellen & Maxx in warm up arena
Ellen & Maxx doing canter pirouette
Ellen & Maxx receiving roses after first FEI ride