Didn't know where to put this but since we are keeping an eye on SNA here's another that needs prayers. "Sad news out of Taylor Made Farm: leading sire Unbridled's Song is current at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital undergoing tests...According to Taylor Made's Travis White, Unbridled's Song started showing symptoms of neurologial issues yesterday...White added "Once they've had a complete evaluation, will consult with us and we'll go from there. It doesn't look real good right now."
I did see on Coolmore Stud facebook that his surgery was done in consultation with Dr. Dean Richardson of New Bolton who we know did Barbaro's surgery.
Coolmore made the following tweets beginning at 6:15am..california time
Coolmore @coolmorestud 10m St Nicholas Abbey has made positive progress and is in good form today following yesterday's colic surgery
Coolmore @coolmorestud 10m The colic was caused by caecal shutdown (equivalent to the human appendix), which is an extremely painful condition
Coolmore @coolmorestud 11m His treatment means he cannot have food for a prolonged period - this is difficult for a horse like St Nicholas Abbey who loves his food!
Coolmore @coolmorestud 11m He will get parentral nutrition instead (intravenous nutrition) to fulfill his daily requirements.
Coolmore @coolmorestud 11m Dr Nathan Slovis a medicine specialist from the Hagyard Institute in Kentucky arrived today to oversee his ongoing recovery and treatments.
Coolmore @coolmorestud 11m All surgeons are pleased with the progress he is making with his pastern reconstruction and he is taking weight on the leg well.
I know I'm being fussy, but can we call him "Abbey" instead? My boyfriend is named Nick and every time I see something about "Nick in the hospital", no matter where it is.... I have a mini heart attack! Lol
Thank Goodness he's doing much better!! I hope everything continues this way in his long recovery back to health. Please, no more eventful health problems. We're with you Big Boy.
Per HRTV broadcasting today, Nick is doing OK...pastern has been 'fused' and he's come thru internal surgery pretty well. Not out of woods yet, but it looks promising....
coolmore tweeted at 445am california time the following:
Coolmore @coolmorestud 1h St Nicholas Abbey remains in a comfortable condition at Fethard Equine Hospital. The surgeons & veterinary team are happy with his progress.
Coolmore @coolmorestud 1h He is in good form after another good night and along with receiving intravenous nutrition he is eating small amounts of freshly cut grass.
Yay! Against all the odds he is ACTUALLY making it... I wasn't certain he'd survive the night after his colic surgery! Keep going Abbey! We're all behind you!
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"Sad news out of Taylor Made Farm: leading sire Unbridled's Song is current at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital undergoing tests...According to Taylor Made's Travis White, Unbridled's Song started showing symptoms of neurologial issues yesterday...White added "Once they've had a complete evaluation, will consult with us and we'll go from there. It doesn't look real good right now."
Thinking about the great vet's that are trying to save him and the owner that's doing all they can to save him.
http://www.greenwichcsd.org/hs/counseling/Pictures/Unbridled's Song Web 1.jpg
Coolmore @coolmorestud 10m
St Nicholas Abbey has made positive progress and is in good form today following yesterday's colic surgery
Coolmore @coolmorestud 10m
The colic was caused by caecal shutdown (equivalent to the human appendix), which is an extremely painful condition
Coolmore @coolmorestud 11m
His treatment means he cannot have food for a prolonged period - this is difficult for a horse like St Nicholas Abbey who loves his food!
Coolmore @coolmorestud 11m
He will get parentral nutrition instead (intravenous nutrition) to fulfill his daily requirements.
Coolmore @coolmorestud 11m
Dr Nathan Slovis a medicine specialist from the Hagyard Institute in Kentucky arrived today to oversee his ongoing recovery and treatments.
Coolmore @coolmorestud 11m
All surgeons are pleased with the progress he is making with his pastern reconstruction and he is taking weight on the leg well.
sounds like "nick" had a pretty good day so far
http://www.racingpost.com/news/live.sd?event_id=1083881&category=0
Thank Goodness he's doing much better!! I hope everything continues this way in his long recovery back to health. Please, no more eventful health problems. We're with you Big Boy.
Coolmore @coolmorestud 1h
St Nicholas Abbey remains in a comfortable condition at Fethard Equine Hospital. The surgeons & veterinary team are happy with his progress.
Coolmore @coolmorestud 1h
He is in good form after another good night and along with receiving intravenous nutrition he is eating small amounts of freshly cut grass.