Equine safety responses - April 13, 2023

Horse Name: Goin to the Show

Race: 5

Age: 4

Trainer: Michael Puhich

Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Nicole Wettstein

Details: Jockey Julien Leparoux pulled Goin to the Show up after crossing the finish line when he became acutely lame in the right forelimb. The horse was loaded uneventfully into the equine ambulance by the KHRC veterinary team for transport to the barn to meet the attending veterinarian. After further evaluation by the attending veterinarian Dr. Nicole Wettstein, in conjunction with Dr. Nick Smith, radiographs were taken and the diagnosis was made of a bilateral sesamoid fracture of the right front fetlock. Due to the severity of the injury and the grave prognosis for recovery, euthanasia was elected in the best interest of the horse.