Nakoma recently had another recheck, and has been cleared for more time out in the round pen and paddock. Dr. Madison still believes there is a faint view of the fracture line, but noted that the sesamoid is a notoriously slow bone to heal. The fact that her’s has not pulled away at all means it’s healing as well as well as could be expected. She’ll have her next recheck in early October and we’re hopeful that at that time she’ll get cleared for more activity and hopefully a return to training. We know this recovery has been very slow and required an abundance of patience, but Nakoma’s in great hands and the right move is to just stay the course and trust the judgment and expertise of those overseeing her.
Nakoma had another follow-up check today, and Dr. Madison remains extremely pleased with the healing he’s seeing. She’s been cleared to start hand-walking. Again, while this recovery process has been slow, Dr. Madison reiterated that patience is the key and extra important because Nakoma is healing up so well—we don’t want to rush her to do too much too soon and reverse all the progress she’s already made.
Vekoma sired the impressive Chick Lang S. winner on Saturday at Pimlico, and that colt is bred on a version of the same Vekoma over Unbridled’s Song cross as Nakoma.
Positive news: Nakoma was rechecked yesterday and appears to be coming along well. Top vet Dr. John Madison was extremely pleased with the amount of healing that has taken place—the bone has remained stable and is filling in. She’ll get another 30 days of stall rest to ensure full healing, and after another recheck will hopefully be able to return to activity.
Nakoma kicked off the new year with an easy half-mile this morning in :51.40 at Gulfstream. She broke off slowly by design as we already know she’s quick and building fitness is the focus right now. Your filly traveled nicely through the stretch under no ask and Jena was pleased with the drill.