Developing a Stakes-Winning Thoroughbred Filly, Part V (Conclusion)

re: Developing a Stakes-Winning Thoroughbred Filly, Part V (Conclusion)

Dr. Robert Fishman — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:33:07 GMT

Dear Jennie,

It's my understanding that quarter cracks can result from thin walls, often genetically caused, or by low heels (often due to inadequate care, or farrier induced), or by other confomational issues (? also genetically related). I plead guilty to not having Big Brown's hoof raised to inspect the issue of thin walls. He was being paraded outdoors when I viewed him, so I was reluctant to request this-not a sufficient excuse for not checking into this. I did, however, notice his slack pasterns, and saw this as a likely cause/effect of his quarter crack issues. Refrain neither has thin walls, nor slack pasterns, nor did Inlaw. Gold Seam did have thin walls, and I don't know whether thin walls are passed on dominantly or recessively. Should it be the latter (more likely), and if Big Brown's quarter cracks were potentially caused by thin walls, then I should have reason for concern...Appreciate your astute observation.

re: Developing a Stakes-Winning Thoroughbred Filly, Part V (Conclusion)

Jennie — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:58:21 GMT

Dr. Fishman, enjoyed your blog very much. Regarding Big Brown, did the fact that he had foot issues make an impact on your breeding decision at all? Is this an inheritable trait?

re: Developing a Stakes-Winning Thoroughbred Filly, Part V (Conclusion)

Lynard_INDY — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:39:40 GMT

I absolutely loved your series and was thrilled with the salection of one of my favorite racehorses, Big Brown.

re: Developing a Stakes-Winning Thoroughbred Filly, Part V (Conclusion)

Katherine — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:20:23 GMT

It has been a real privilege to read this blog. Thank you

re: Developing a Stakes-Winning Thoroughbred Filly, Part V (Conclusion)

carolyn rogers — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:05:46 GMT

Big Brown is such a special horse. I believe he will be a great sire. He has heart and determination.

re: Developing a Stakes-Winning Thoroughbred Filly, Part V (Conclusion)

Karen in Indiana — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:00:45 GMT

I hope that everything goes well with Refrain's foal by Big Brown and that you will keep us posted.

re: Developing a Stakes-Winning Thoroughbred Filly, Part V (Conclusion)

max habib — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:35:39 GMT

Thanks so much for this series. That's a tremendous amount of passion and work.