May 2021 by Marion Miller
Years ago my beloved horse became sick with something now called “pigeon fever”. He had a severe case that went on for 2 yrs. Scott tried everything he could think of and was constantly having to remove abcesses the size of baseballs, full of pus from Blitz’s chest. He tried every antibiotic and procedure only to have it come back after the treatment. Scott NEVER gave up. Eventually he called California where they were having many cases. (Blitz was only the 2nd in Utah). He gave him a course of Rafampin (a drug used on human TB patients) that would penetrate the abscess walls so that the heavy antibiotics could get in and do their job. The cost of a horse dose for that long was $2,000. Scott got it for $800.00. Scott never gave up-even when I almost did. I’ve had many horses in my life, but Blitz was that one-the one I connected with in every way. We had A bond that was unbelievable. I didn’t use the reins-we just read each other. I had 23 beautiful yrs with him thanks to Scott Taylor’s dedication to finding a way. His kindness, brilliance, and care are phenomenal. Best vet ever and a great human being. I will never forget his determination to fix my beautiful black beauty for me.
