Derby Trail Forums

Go Back   Derby Trail Forums > Main Forum > The Paddock
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #17  
Old 03-08-2013, 02:18 PM
Merlinsky Merlinsky is offline
Santa Anita
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,049
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Arletta View Post
Glad she pulled through another mishap, but I would be pretty surprised if they decide to breed her again.
I wouldn't be that surprised. It's not the getting pregnant or carrying a foal to term that's caused her problem, it's apparently the birthing process and in a way that is uncommon. C-sections are possible, and seems viable here unless there's something we don't know about. If all other things about her pregnancy are normal and birthing is just a constant issue, she seems to be a classic candidate. Breeding back is perfectly fine according to a piece on horse health by the CTBA. If she'd had a fractured pelvis at some point and was trying to have a career as a broodmare, regular C-sections would probably be in order. Don't know how expected they'd be in Rachel's case. We don't know enough to judge her situation a 'pre-existing condition' although 2 for 2 complications sounds like one might exist.

Rachel apparently gets stressed with a lot of visitors from what I remember Stonestreet saying, so she'd mainly be hanging out in a paddock eating for most of the rest of her days which is swell for her, I guess. It's not like a lot of fans would be able to come say hi. I think people are being a bit gun shy about continuing to breed her when there are viable ways to do it if you've got the right medical care (and she's got the best money can buy).
Reply With Quote
 


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:20 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.