Coolmore have today released an update on SNA, and it's not great news I'm afraid: St Nicholas Abbey is struggling to overcome the laminitis in his left foot, this is indeed life threatening and is the single biggest complication he had 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 dole 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 laminitis foot and 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.
I fear the worst and pray for the best. As stick says, he is some fighter. I do hope he comes through this, poor thing.
Very sad news, and it proves the point that horses are very difficult to heal. He was potentially a valuable stud asset and I'm sure his wealthy owners did all they could to save him. RIP fella
What a shame. Such a game chap. He's fought hard to keep going through all his recent problems. Battler to the end.
Sadly I think this outcome was always going to be an inevitability. To take some positives from the story, perhaps the experimental treatments they used, particularly the maggot therapy to help the laminitis, can be further expanded on in the future, offering hope to others in a similar situation.
Terrible News. Will surley go down as one of the Greats. He was truly a class animal who won on 3 Continents. Simply an amazing horse! Would never give up on or the off the field Will be sorely missed RIP please log in to view this image
As all the above and more. A very sad day. We use words like brilliant all too often these days but he truly was something special.
very sad news this week I was lucky enough to be at Epsom for his 3rd Coronation Cup win this year and was able to get up close to the horse in the parade ring. He really was a magnificent horse and in addition to all his other wins, to win 3 times round Epsom takes some doing.
