Equine safety responses - April 21, 2023

Equine Safety Responses, April 21, 2023

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Horse Name: Green Up

Race: 9

Age: 4

Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Ashley Hamilton

Trainer: Todd Pletcher

Details: After crossing the wire, jockey Irad Ortiz pulled Green Up up, where it was determined the filly was experiencing EIPH. She was assisted back to the barn for further evaluation by the attending and KHRC veterinary team. She cooled out uneventfully as the condition was resolving at the barn and under the care of Dr. Hamilton who continues to monitor for any additional changes. Prognosis remains good at this time.

Horse Name: Reckoning Force

Race: 10

Age: 3

Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Holly Brown

Trainer: Brendan Walsh

Details: On the gallop back after the race, the state veterinarian observed that the horse was off in the left front leg. The rider jumped off the horse and Reckoning Force was loaded uneventfully on to the equine ambulance to be transported back to the barn for further evaluation. After evaluation at the barn by Drs. Brent Cassidy and Sarah Padilla of KHRC Vet Team and Dr. Holly Brown, a diagnosis was confirmed of a mild lameness noted in the left forelimb as the horse was cooling out and walking the shedrow. Dr. Brown will continue to monitor and follow up with additional diagnostics to determine the source of the lameness. Prognosis remains favorable at this time.