Rachel Alexandra Goes for Short Walk

While still in serious condition, she was able to go for a short walk and able to eat a small amount of grass.
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Doctors at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., said Monday, Feb. 18, that 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra remains stable as she recovers from abdominal surgery performed Feb. 13 following foaling complications.

"If she wasn’t as smart and as strong-willed as she is," said Bonnie Barr, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, "she wouldn’t be progressing the way she is."

While she is still listed in serious condition on the morning of Feb. 18, Rachel Alexandra was able to go for a short walk outside. She was able to eat a small amount of grass and remains bright with normal vital signs.

On Sunday, Feb. 17, a small amount of feed was introduced in addition to her intravenous fluids and nutrition. Her appetite continues to improve and attending veterinarians Barr and Brett Woodie, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, remain encouraged by her progress

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