BARBARO THREAD - RIP

[safehorses]

Despite all the effort to save him, Barbaro's condition has been downgraded to grave. He's developed severe acute laminitis in his good hind leg and they are trying to save him, but are not optimistic. Right now he is bright, eating, and not in pain so they will keep treating him for the time being. But if he starts to fail, they will euthanize him.

thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=65036&subsec=1

[cardicorgi]

Well, I can't say I'm surprised. Actually I'm surprised that it's taken so long to happen - kudos to them, obviously the care has been fantastic. Poor guy - but the fact that he is still bright...what a hard decision. Jingles for Barbaro.

[foxyfrosty]

Definetly one of the hardest decisions anyone has to make. Im sure they will do whats best for Barbaro! I support them in everything. Great track people.

Jingles for you Barbaro! You have touched a lot of hearts and have brought the racing industry, good and bad, out for the GP to see.

[Just Jolene]

Don't be too quick to give up on him. there is still a sliver of hope...already today, he is better than yesterday.

[cardicorgi]

I'm so happy to hear that!! I'm crossing my fingers hard for him.

Sometimes I let my optimistic pessimist nature get the better of me.

[horsekrazi]

I hope he pulls thru!!! I am praying for him

[Just Jolene]

I see reason to hope...Edgar Prado (his jockey) snuck in unexpectedly for a visit today, said Barbaro ate 10 carrots.

From an AP article:

Barbaro was doing “much better” Friday morning, a day after his veterinarian said the Kentucky Derby winner was a “long shot” to survive a potentially fatal hoof disease.

“Barbaro was out of his sling for more than 12 hours yesterday, and he had a calm, restful night, sleeping on his side for more than four hours,” Dr. Dean Richardson said in a statement issued Friday by the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center. “While his condition is stable, it remains extremely serious.”

Richardson appeared upbeat earlier when he told The Associated Press that Barbaro had a “good night. He’s doing much better.”

[huskiesnhorses]

I am praying for a miracle for him - have they ever said how they are stopping the pedal/coffin bone from rotating down? Or are they??

Modified to add: I have to say in all the cases I have seen - I have never seen it in a back hoof - I'm sure if there is a foot to get it in - it's better in the back but I still wonder if it's subject to the same pedal/coffin bone rotation as the fronts - I would think it would have to be.....anyone ever experience this in the hind foot?

[shireluver]

Yes, I have seen the coffin bone actually rotate through the sole on a hind foot due to a degenerative disease the horse was born with. I don't remember exactly what the disease was, but it caused laminitis type symptoms. It wasn't my horse. Needless to say, the horse was humanely euthanized.

[jennywho]

This horse continues to amaze me.

www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=66120&subsec=1

[cat67]

I really do think the power of all of the positive energy and prayers sent his way has made a huge difference. So, so many people want this horse to live.

[cardicorgi]

Wow! I bet, too, that because there's been so much activity around him that his mind has been engaged - no time to get depressed! What a great horse!

[bsnlark]

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Associated Press
Posted: 1 hour ago



KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) - The cast on Barbaro's leg was removed Monday, another step in the recovery process for the Kentucky Derby winner.

Barbaro's lower right hind leg had been in a cast since surgery following his accident at the Preakness on May 20.
"He had a perfect pool recovery and immediately stood. He walked easily back to his stall," said Dean Richardson, chief surgeon at the New Bolton Center. "He used all of his legs quite well."

Barbaro's left hind hoof, which was stricken with a severe case of laminitis, hasn't shown signs of any new problems.

"The hoof needs several more months of growth before we will know how much foot structure and function will be recovered," Richardson said.

During Monday's procedure, Barbaro's foot was trimmed and a new shoe was glued on it. A padded bandage with plastic and fiberglass splints was placed on his lower limb for support.

Barbaro suffered life-threatening injuries when he broke three bones above and below his right rear ankle at the start of the Preakness.

[cat67]

This is so exciting! This is the true test of if he's going to make it through okay. If it can hold up without the cast, and if he can start being exercised...then it really does look good!

[jennywho]

Check out Indian Charlie today www.indiancharlie.com/newsletter.html.

He pretty much sums up the entire Barbaro story in a short blurb.

For some reason I can't get the link to work.

Indian Charlie writes:

Closing thoughts on 2006:

Barbaro may not be voted Horse of the Year. He might not even be 3-Year-Old of the Year. But there are two things that he will always be: One - A Kentucky Derby Winner. Two - Proof that prayers do get answered.

Go Barbaro!