Not looking good for Monet's Garden...

Everything crossed for him, he's a grand horse and deserves a good retirement after all the pleasure he's brought to thousands of us but at the same time, I do hope they're realistic and don't put him through too much, there's a limit to how much invasive stuff they can deal with; I wouldn't want him suffering.
 
This news has really upset me. :(

Monet's Garden is one of the toughest, gutsiest horses I have ever seen in racing, and though it is looking grim for him, I really hope and pray that these qualities see him survive this...
 
The Virgin Dubble said:
This news has really upset me. :(

Monet's Garden is one of the toughest, gutsiest horses I have ever seen in racing, and though it is looking grim for him, I really hope and pray that these qualities see him survive this...
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Me too.
He's one of my favourites, so brave and bold. I have everything crossed for him :(
 
Oh no poor boy, my favourite racehorse :(

Really hope he pulls through and can enjoy a well deserved retirement.

Not a good start to 2011 for NH
 
Maesfen said:
Everything crossed for him, he's a grand horse and deserves a good retirement after all the pleasure he's brought to thousands of us but at the same time, I do hope they're realistic and don't put him through too much, there's a limit to how much invasive stuff they can deal with; I wouldn't want him suffering.
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Well said and I do agree with you, but in the back of my mind I am praying deeply that he shows the same courage he has shown in racing to win this battle.
 
Just seen this news, really hope he can fight the infection. Poor boy, a grand racehorse who really does deserve a wonderful retirement. Come on MG. x
 
Just seen this :(

He's my favourite racehorse and I always shed a little tear watching him front-running.

Hope he pulls through and is able to have a long happy retirement. Failing that, I hope he doesn't suffer and that we all remember him for the trooper he is.

Fingers and toes firmly crossed.
 
Praying that he pulls through this. He's a strong horse, hope he's got enough to get him through or if not that he doesn't suffer as other posters have said.
 
How very sad, I wonder if it was a puncture in the foot or low in the tendon sheath and the infection has travelled down to the navicular. He will be in the best hands. Any vet's here prepared to give a guarded prognosis?
Keeping fingers and toes crossed that he comes through this.
 
How awful to hear this - he is a fantastic horse and watching him win that last race was amazing! Loads of vibes being sent in his direction. I sincerely hope he pulls through. God, it has not been a good start at all to the 2011 NH season has it.
 
Everything crossed for him. Checking in here frequently for, hopefully positive, updates on his condition.

Come on Monet's, you can do it.
 
So flaming sad, at least he has caring owners who are doing their best to save him for a so well deserved retirement. 3 surgeries in a week is A LOT and his quality fo life post this has to be considered. One of the best jumpers I've ever seen and everything you'd want in a true NH horse. I was lucky enough to see Arkle in the flesh and these fantastic horses don't come around that often. I have everything crossed for him but at least if the worst has to happen he won't have been left in some field somewhere with no care and attention as so many past their best racehorses do, Hello Dandy being 1 disgusting example having won The National for his owners.This case does show not all NH owners are uncaring of their horses post the glory days. Thanks for the memories Monet whatever happens.
 
silu said:
So flaming sad, at least he has caring owners who are doing their best to save him for a so well deserved retirement. 3 surgeries in a week is A LOT and his quality fo life post this has to be considered. One of the best jumpers I've ever seen and everything you'd want in a true NH horse. I was lucky enough to see Arkle in the flesh and these fantastic horses don't come around that often. I have everything crossed for him but at least if the worst has to happen he won't have been left in some field somewhere with no care and attention as so many past their best racehorses do, Hello Dandy being 1 disgusting example having won The National for his owners.This case does show not all NH owners are uncaring of their horses post the glory days. Thanks for the memories Monet whatever happens.
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You lucky lucky person. Arkle is the love of my equine life.
 
silu said:
So flaming sad, at least he has caring owners who are doing their best to save him for a so well deserved retirement. 3 surgeries in a week is A LOT and his quality fo life post this has to be considered. One of the best jumpers I've ever seen and everything you'd want in a true NH horse. I was lucky enough to see Arkle in the flesh and these fantastic horses don't come around that often. I have everything crossed for him but at least if the worst has to happen he won't have been left in some field somewhere with no care and attention as so many past their best racehorses do, Hello Dandy being 1 disgusting example having won The National for his owners.This case does show not all NH owners are uncaring of their horses post the glory days. Thanks for the memories Monet whatever happens.
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I dont' think we have to worry about Monet being left in a field somewhere - have you seen how much the owners and trainer and trainer's daughter think of him?
 
Sounding a little more upbeat in the Racing Post, if the amount of people praying he makes it has any effect he should be back bouncing in days. Good to hear he is eating well, always a very positive sign, come on Monet this is the most important fight of your life and hell you seldom lost a fight on the racetrack!
 
Hello, I'm new on here but just wanted to send Monets Garden my best wishes. Come on lad! Keep fighting! Glad that he's stable so far, not getting worse thankfully. I hope he survives and gets to enjoy his retirement.
 
Sadly todays update was not very positive - although he's got no worse, he isn't getting any better either, and they can only keep the old horse on painkillers without any improvement for so long. His owner said they were 'clutching at straws'.

It'll be just heartbreaking if he does end up losing this battle, but at least we know he was given every chance, and is in no pain. Bless him :(
 
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