She did not pull through
Little Wujra, Wadha’s new filly by the Bahraini stallion Shuwaiman Al Rais, was put down yesterday at the veterinary hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She only lived three weeks, two of which at the hospital. She was born dysmature (with a “dummy foal syndrome”) and was afflicted with soft tendons. At first she was unable to rise to nurse, then she was unable to walk with ease. Things got better after two weeks, so she left the hospital with socks on her toes and wrappings around the front legs. Her prognosis was very good so I felt that the effort was worthwhile. Her left hock got infected at the farm and the infection quickly spread. She was rushed back to the vet hospital, but her low immunity got the better of her. I thought she would pull through.
This is Wadha’s third failed attempt to put a live foal on the ground. In 2021, she slipped a foal by Monologue CF when seven months pregnant. In 2022, the foal, a colt also by Monologue, was too large and died half way out of the womb. Wadha suffered injuries in her vulva and almost died. This year at least she seems to have foaled effortlessly and on her own, after two weeks under observation at the hospital, so maybe next year will be the charm. I have been trying to get a foal out of her since 2018.
My heart aches and tears flow for you, Wadha and little Wujra. Virtual hugs, my friend.
Thank you, you know what it’s like after Zalfa a few years ago..
Oh, no. What terrible news! I am so, so sorry about the poor little filly. She was just lovely. I hope Wadha is OK. Hugs from me as well.
Thank you. I am sure you know what it’s like
I am so so very sorry for the loss of little Wujra. I hope her momma Wadha is ok. May life give you a healthy foal from her next time she is bred.
Edouard:
So sorrowful this morning, to read the tragic news. She was so pretty!
No matter how sad you feel, always remember: The Lord gives and the Lord takes, Blessed be the name of the Lord.
It’s the only thing that held me together, when my mares died, back-to-back.
Peace my brother
Ralph
Thank you, Ralph, for your words for comfort. They mean a lot.
They will break your heart sometimes.
I’m so sorry to know this… I can understand you deeply. Take care of the mom….. she would be devasted.
Horses let us to feel the most powerful feelings.. from the high blossoming joy, to the deep desperation, with a whole billions of shadows in between… It is one of their best features. Hugs.
She was not shown the dead foal, so she thought she lost it and spent two days looking for it.
So sorry to hear!!
So very sorry to hear this news, Edouard. Heaven’s stable must have a new little angel who needs an Arabian to ride. ❤️
I was so, so, so hoping she would pull through. Her story has reminded my keenly of Paladin and his loss. Poor Wadhah, and poor you. What a devastating outcome for you. 🙁
Vraiment désolée d’apprendre cette nouvelle.
Bon courage pour toi et pour Wadhah. Les perdre à un jeune âge est vraiment douloureux.
Mes amitiés <3