Gertrude’s comfortability deteriorated and we helped her pass peacefully, surrounded by horses and humans who loved her.
“Gertrude” was an impressive Kentucky-bred 2019 liver chestnut mare, retiring after 15 starts and 5 wins. She even won her last race in which she sustained a sesamoid fracture! This beauty was a beast!
Gerty healed her fracture, but unfortunately was been diagnosed with DSLD (degenerative suspensory ligament disease). She was turned out to a larger paddock where she could socialize with other horses. We
