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Post by jaybird on Nov 12, 2006 18:38:56 GMT -5
we need an icon for happy tears!
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rusty
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Post by rusty on Dec 30, 2006 1:36:49 GMT -5
I've got one ear on the TV. Lots of end of year stories. Barbaro is making many of them. Best line tonight, when I'm sickened that a human life has been taken to avenge for human lives being taken:
"And yet, Barbaro survived."
Happy New Year.
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Post by jennywho on Dec 30, 2006 1:44:49 GMT -5
Truly proof that miracles do happen. Has anyone seen him without his cast, it's a wonder that hind leg supports him.
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Post by safehorses on Dec 30, 2006 11:58:09 GMT -5
Yes, I have to admit I was a little shocked to see the state of his back leg, but the doctors seem to think he'll be able to deal with it. I haven't heard lately, but does anyone know how much hoof on his other hind leg has grown back?
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Post by jennywho on Jan 5, 2007 23:21:44 GMT -5
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Post by jaybird on Jan 10, 2007 11:15:05 GMT -5
Barbaro suffers significant setback By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. — Barbaro has suffered a significant setback in his recovery from laminitis, with damaged tissue removed from the Kentucky Derby winner's left hind hoof.
Barbaro was being treated aggressively for his discomfort and is in stable condition, according to a statement released Wednesday morning by the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center.
The tissue was removed Tuesday night.
"Things were marching along pretty smoothly until this," Barbaro's co-owner Gretchen Jackson said. "We've been there before with him. He's a horse that wants to live."
The setback comes one week after a new cast was placed on Barbaro's laminitis-stricken left hind foot to help realign a bone.
It was the first dose of bad news after months of progress that included owners Gretchen and Roy Jackson and chief surgeon Dean Richardson talking about releasing Barbaro from the hospital as soon as the end of the month.
"It's sad that's he's had a setback because he was marching along toward living outside the hospital," Jackson said. "The only thing we care about is that he's not in pain."
Barbaro had become uncomfortable on his left hind foot and a cast was removed after some new separation on the inside portion of his hoof was found.
Barbaro shattered his right hind leg in the Preakness on May 20. In mid-July severe laminitis, a potentially fatal disease caused by uneven weight distribution in the limbs, resulted in 80 percent of Barbaro's left hind hoof being removed.
"I was there yesterday and it was obvious he was not comfortable in that foot," Jackson said. "The easiest and best way to work on Barbaro is when he's laying down. They had to wait until he was laying down and when they removed the cast, they discovered some reason for him feeling pain."
Just over a week ago, Richardson said Barbaro's right hind was getting stronger and should eventually be healthy enough to allow the colt to live a comfortable, happy life.
But he also warned: "Barbaro's left hind foot, which had laminitis, remains a more formidable long-term challenge. The foot must grow much more for him to have a truly successful outcome."
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Post by jaybird on Jan 18, 2007 13:38:40 GMT -5
Barbaro Update: Derby Winner Gradually Improving Date Posted: January 18, 2007
A week after a setback in his recovery from a broken pastern bone and bout of laminitis, Barbaro continues to gradually improve, according to the latest report from the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center.
“Barbaro’s comfort level is improving steadily, and we are gradually tapering off his pain medication,” said Dr. Dean W. Richardson, chief of surgery, on Thursday, Jan. 18. “His vital signs are stable, and his appetite is good.”
Barbaro remains in the intensive care unit at New Bolton's George D. Widener Hospital.
Barbaro, the winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), has been at the clinic since injuring his right rear pastern bone during the May 20 Preakness Stakes (gr. I). As his recovery from that injury progressed, the colt suffered from laminitis, an often fatal condition, in his left rear hoof. His recovery from the laminitis took a turn for the worse last week when he underwent surgery to have more of the hoof removed.
Over the Jan. 13-14 weekend, however, he showed considerable improvement in his comfort level, according to Richardson.
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Post by huskiesnhorses on Jan 28, 2007 12:52:58 GMT -5
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Post by jennywho on Jan 28, 2007 16:47:11 GMT -5
Jingles, prayers, whatever it takes, I'm sure hoping Barbaro can pull through this. I have been following the COTH thread and it sure seems that everyone involved is looking out for Barbaro's best interests. I sure hope there's at least one more miracle out there for the big horse.
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Post by jennywho on Jan 29, 2007 12:17:23 GMT -5
RIP Barbaro.
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Post by schwung on Jan 29, 2007 12:48:43 GMT -5
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Post by diamondindykin on Jan 29, 2007 13:27:34 GMT -5
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Post by fancyherd@gala's on Jan 29, 2007 18:34:00 GMT -5
Bless his sweet baby heart. It is the hardest decision to make & we make it because we promise them they don't have to live in pain - with no relief from the pain in sight - we are the stewards and we have to do what is best....for them....just breaks my heart - what a heart that guy had!
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Post by schwung on Jan 29, 2007 18:41:38 GMT -5
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Post by kellie on Jan 29, 2007 22:13:37 GMT -5
Crying......watching the video, if only we all had as big hearts as this hero. RIP Barbaro boy.
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