Following up on our last update, the report from the gastroscopy, performed by Dr. Wes Sutter reveals that Inalattetrouble has grade 3 stomach ulcers, which explains why she hasn’t been able to maintain a healthy weight. Equine gastric ulcers are rated on a scale of one to four, with grade 4 being the most intensive. To treat the ulcers, Dr. Sutter recommends putting her on GastroGard. We had previously shared that Inalattetrouble was already on GastroGard, but we misreported and she was actually being treated with a generic brand of ulcer prevention medication while in training.
Additionally, Dr. Sutter performed a routine lameness exam and diagnostics, in which he found that our filly had bone bruising in three of four limbs: left hind, right hind and left front. The bone bruising will heal with 60-90 days out of training, however, Dr. Sutter says the prognosis is guarded with regard to the filly’s racing career since this is Inalattetrouble’s second physical setback and she has not raced yet. Horses who have moderate bruising prior to racing, like Inalattetrouble, don’t generally fully overcome the issue to safely compete and stand-up to the rigors of racing.
We will be in contact with our co-owners, Spendthrift Farm, to discuss Inalattetrouble’s future and the best plan for the filly going forward. In the meantime, she has shipped to Silver Springs Farm in Lexington, Ky. for her recovery.
