Medical Question???????

[ManilaRose]

In racing terms, what is a "paralyzed throat"? A once promising colt I bred and raised was just retired due to this. I've tried to google it and I keep finding horses who are having surgery or had surgery on "paralyzed flaps". I'm really curious because I know the current owners would try and fix the problem if there was any way possible. Thanks in advance.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by ManilaRose

In racing terms, what is a "paralyzed throat"? A once promising colt I bred and raised was just retired due to this. I've tried to google it and I keep finding horses who are having surgery or had surgery on "paralyzed flaps". I'm really curious because I know the current owners would try and fix the problem if there was any way possible. Thanks in advance.

It is bad

[ManilaRose]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

It is bad

LOL. Thanks for the answer. Sounds like retirement's the only choice.

[Cajungator26]

Is he a roarer? I don't know anything about horses with paralyzed throats, but when they have a paralyzed flapper, that really stinks and not much can be done.

[docicu3]

Originally Posted by ManilaRose

LOL. Thanks for the answer. Sounds like retirement's the only choice.

Paralyzed Throat in humans would normally refer to a paralyzed vocal chord which is the doorway to the lungs or trachea. If the cords do not open (abduct) when needed the horse cannot increase his ventilation or breathe faster to eliminate CO2 when running.....all of that is built on the supposition that horses and humans have similar anatomy which probably should be commented by a real vet which I am certainly not...

Causes 1) trauma 2) lack of blood supply or ischemia 3) thyroid disease or polyps in humans again of course.

Hope it helped a little...

[MISTERGEE]

2 people to call either michael gill or Jesus

[ManilaRose]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Is he a roarer? I don't know anything about horses with paralyzed throats, but when they have a paralyzed flapper, that really stinks and not much can be done.

Honestly not sure. You know the horse, it is Exhale. I just get updates here and there since he was sold and all I was told was he has a paralyzed throat and is retired.

[ManilaRose]

Originally Posted by docicu3

Paralyzed Throat in humans would normally refer to a paralyzed vocal chord which is the doorway to the lungs or trachea. If the cords do not open (abduct) when needed the horse cannot increase his ventilation or breathe faster to eliminate CO2 when running.....all of that is built on the supposition that horses and humans have similar anatomy which probably should be commented by a real vet which I am certainly not...

Causes 1) trauma 2) lack of blood supply or ischemia 3) thyroid disease or polyps in humans again of course.

Hope it helped a little...

Thanks

[ManilaRose]

Originally Posted by MISTERGEE

2 people to call either michael gill or Jesus

What's Jesus' number?

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by ManilaRose

Honestly not sure. You know the horse, it is Exhale. I just get updates here and there since he was sold and all I was told was he has a paralyzed throat and is retired.

Do you know where he is now? Dang, that stinks hun ... hope he's OK.

[MISTERGEE]

Originally Posted by ManilaRose

What's Jesus' number?

no #, just start talking, probably easier to get a hold of then gill anyway

[ManilaRose]

Originally Posted by MISTERGEE

no #, just start talking, probably easier to get a hold of then gill anyway

Tried Gill, couldn't hear him over the chainsaw in the background.

[ManilaRose]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Do you know where he is now? Dang, that stinks hun ... hope he's OK.

He is ok. He is either back in Kentucky or coming back shortly. He's going to the farm that bought him from me. Said they would just use him as a riding horse. They love that horse to death and will take good care of him.

[cowgirlintexas]

Originally Posted by ManilaRose

He is ok. He is either back in Kentucky or coming back shortly. He's going to the farm that bought him from me. Said they would just use him as a riding horse. They love that horse to death and will take good care of him.

I remember the horse... Glad to hear he is going to have a happy retirement. Bummer about his throat problem.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by ManilaRose

In racing terms, what is a "paralyzed throat"? A once promising colt I bred and raised was just retired due to this. I've tried to google it and I keep finding horses who are having surgery or had surgery on "paralyzed flaps". I'm really curious because I know the current owners would try and fix the problem if there was any way possible. Thanks in advance.

try googling laryngeal hemiplegia.....you might find more what you are looking for.

Exhale.....fitting name

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by docicu3

Paralyzed Throat in humans would normally refer to a paralyzed vocal chord which is the doorway to the lungs or trachea. If the cords do not open (abduct) when needed the horse cannot increase his ventilation or breathe faster to eliminate CO2 when running.....all of that is built on the supposition that horses and humans have similar anatomy which probably should be commented by a real vet which I am certainly not...

Causes 1) trauma 2) lack of blood supply or ischemia 3) thyroid disease or polyps in humans again of course.

Hope it helped a little...

Did you stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

try googling laryngeal hemiplegia.....you might find more what you are looking for.

Exhale.....fitting name

Tell that to morty, it will get him all excited

[docicu3]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Did you stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night?

You won't believe this but I actually did as I am on the road....but I get your point boss!!

[ManilaRose]

Ok, in case anyone still has Exhale in their stables I'll get this out of the way before I look like a bigger idiot. As I said above I was told specifically he had a paralyzed throat and was on his way back to Kentucky by someone who would know for sure. I get a notification today that he worked 4 furlongs at Santa Anita. Anyway, thanks for medical input and humor in the thread. I now officially have no clue what's up with him apparently.

[ForestofWonders]

Exhale is on the CHRB vet list. So I imagine he has to pass a vet check in order to race again. Was listed as unsound.

http://www.chrb.ca.gov/VETLIST.pdf