Rachel Alexandra’s condition remained serious at Rood & Riddle Equine
Hospital on Friday following surgery to repair a section of her small colon. The
attending veterinarians on her case, Dr. Bonnie Barr and Dr. Brett Woodie, are
pleased with her progress, with Dr. Barr calling her a “strong mare.” Her vital
signs remain normal and she was brighter, more alert and demonstrating an
improved attitude on Friday afternoon.
“She looks better today,” owner Barbara Banke said. “Rachel is a determined
fighter. It makes me feel better that she was happy to have a mint. I want to
thank all her fans for their incredible devotion to Rachel. Your thoughts mean
so much right now.”
Rachel’s foal continues to do well. She has adjusted well to her nurse mare
and enjoyed paddock turnout on Friday at Stonestreet.
Rachel Alexandra, the 2009 Horse of the Year, was admitted into Rood & Riddle
Equine Hospital on Wednesday, one day after delivering a 140-pound Bernardini
filly. She underwent exploratory abdominal surgery to determine the cause of
excess fluid in her abdominal cavity denoting an infection. A damaged section of
her small colon was then repaired in a long and technically demanding procedure.
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