Fantastic news.

A setback in recovery

http://www.paulickreport.com/news/bl...k-in-recovery/

:( Really hope this is the last setback.

Me too. I really like this horse.

:(
He's been through so much already.

more concerned now then when the news first came out. thought the pin was a great idea; not liking that he's doing 'as well as can be expected'. that's not very comforting.

Much more positive news.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...=last7DaysNews

I thought you folks might enjoy these:

thanks.

and thanks, rev, for posting those pics. hope the good news continues.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...overy-on-track

Glad to hear it.

Poor guy.

St Nicholas Abbey suffers another setback

http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/i....aspx?id=69506

Oh no. :( Fingers crossed.

Anyone know how the big guy's doing? I haven't been able to find any updates anywhere.

Lets just hope that "no news is good news".

found this from 10/31:

http://horsetalk.co.nz/2013/10/31/la...#axzz2kfoTgsme

doesn't seem to have anything new tho, and i can't find anything else. here's hoping that all is well with him.

St Nicholas Abbey update
(28th November 2013)

St Nicholas Abbey is struggling to overcome the laminitis in his left front foot, this is indeed life threatening and is the single biggest complication he has faced since his initial lifesaving surgery.

The worry is that if the condition progresses and further sinking of the pedal bone takes place it may prolapse through the sole of his foot.

In spite of this St Nicholas Abbey is very comfortable, being just a little ouchy when walking in his first steps and better thereafter, his appetite and demeanour remain incredibly good.

His intensive veterinary treatment continues and includes maggot therapy for the slight discharge at the toe of the laminitic foot and a daily session on a vibrating plate.

The next few weeks are critical for St Nicholas Abbey – we are just hoping that he can turn the corner.

http://www.coolmore.com/news/

Sound fimilar?

They are using maggots = : /

Blech..but hey! If it works great!


http://hoofcare.blogspot.com/2013/11...te-maggot.html

an older, but tried and true treatment. have come across their use in more than one history book. they only eat the bad stuff, so a good way to get rid of anything that can cause infection.
leeches also still used, to promote blood flow. also icky.


and freddy, yes, it does sound sadly familiar. but anything learned is a step forward for future injured horses. i hope st nich makes it, i always hope they all make it. but even if he doesn't, lessons learned could well save others.

greedy people at work