California Chrome Recovering From Enteritis

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Photo: Courtesy JS Company
California Chrome after arriving at Arrow Stud in January

Two-time Horse of the Year California Chrome  is recovering from a bout of enteritis that has delayed his start of the 2020 breeding season, according to tweets from JS Company in Japan, where the stallion stands. 

"California Chrome has minor enteritis after arriving at Arrow Stud and (is) recovering now," JS Company reported. "We are treating (him) so that breeding can start in March. The date and time will be announced."

Enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine that causes distention and swelling. The condition is one of several illnesses a horse can acquire from the stress of shipping. Gastrointestinal problems and respiratory problems are the top two health concerns associated with shipping, according to the 2015 study "Health Problems and Risk Factors Associated with Long Haul Transport of Horses in Australia" that was published by MDPI. 

Because of his discomfort, the farm refrained from showing California Chrome during a recent stallion show. JS Company tweeted that it expects to be able to show the 9-year-old dual American classic winner next month. The farm has also posted a video of California Chrome in his stall with the caption "He is eating a lot!"

California Chrome was sold to JS Company in the fall and relocated from Taylor Made Stallions, where he entered stud in 2017. The most accomplished horse from the A.P. Indy sire line, California Chrome bred 421 mares in his first three books at Taylor Made Stallions. His first crop of yearlings sold last year, topped by a $325,000 purchase. California Chrome also stood during the Southern Hemisphere breeding seasons in 2017 and 2018 in Chile at Sumaya Stud.