Barbaro Setback

Post by **The Steward** » 17 years ago

Can people please text me today with news?

<a href='http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37013' target='_blank'>http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37013</a>

Emily Thompson · Post by **Emily Thompson** » 17 years ago

Oh, poor guy. Seems like he's had more than his share of setbacks...I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this story.

Mallory Claire · Post by **Mallory Claire** » 17 years ago

Has to be a big deal; it's on the front page of msnbc.com. Poor kid.

Krystle Yanagihara · Post by **Krystle Yanagihara** » 17 years ago

Aww, I feel so bad for him. =(.

Amanda O'Brien · Post by **Amanda O'Brien** » 17 years ago

That is terrible news but there has to come a point when, no matter how agresssively any new setbacks are treated or how strong the horses attitude is, it would be kinder to the horse to say "you fought a good fight but we cannot put you through more pain" and realise that the horse's long term future is being severely impeded to the point where his quality of life would be less than appropraite.

I dont want to be the bearer of bad tidings and I as much as anyone wish and pray that he recovers but we also have to be realistic.

Ara Davies · Post by **Ara Davies** » 17 years ago

Mrs. Jackson said this morning that Barbaro has no temperature and was eating well, so I don't think it's necessarily so bad as THAT yet.

Mandy Saunders · Post by **Mandy Saunders** » 17 years ago

Ok, everyone needs to C A L M D O W N.

This is a significant setback...not to be confused with a major setback. The horse has been through worse, he's alert, he's eating, he's happy, and his vitals are fine. They've taken the necessary precautions to remove what was damaged and to prevent any further problems in that hoof and the injured leg. Being put in a sling is not a bad thing, it is necessary to protect his other feet. Having a little bit of tissue detatch is normal for laminitis victims, they've removed it and he is resting comfortably. He is still improving by leaps and bounds, but just because he has one setback, doesn't mean it's going to end his life. Setbacks happen. They've dealt with it and all there is left to do is wait and pray.

Seriously, people...calm down. Panic is contagious. Please refrain from panicking.

Martin Pennington · Post by **Martin Pennington** » 17 years ago

Yet more praying required

Kelse Mccann · Post by **Kelse Mccann** » 17 years ago

<a href='http://thoroughbredtimes.com/national-n ... nized.aspx' target='_blank'>http://thoroughbredtimes.com/national-n ... ed.aspx</a>

He is gone

Martin Pennington · Post by **Martin Pennington** » 17 years ago

RIP Barbaro

Mandy Saunders · Post by **Mandy Saunders** » 17 years ago

I cannot begin to describe how hard I am sobbing. Everything from the past week is catching up to me and hitting me like a freight train. All week, I barely cried for the sake of the man I love as he put to rest his nine year old son, who died in his sleep saturday before last. I remained strong for his sake, but now...with this...I just don't have the strength anymore.

Dave Shields · Post by **Dave Shields** » 17 years ago

Sad news, such a great horse on the track and a fighter to hang in there as long as he did. Now he can run free again... rest in peace.

John Slotmon · Post by **John Slotmon** » 17 years ago

I had the chance to see him in person twice; once at the Derby and once on the turf at Laurel where he absolutely dominated in the Futurity. The darndest thing about him was that he absolutely was better on the turf than he was dirt! What a great animal and a terrible loss for racing.

Kelse Mccann · Post by **Kelse Mccann** » 17 years ago

We must not cry for him now, he is no longer in pain, i cried when he broke down but now i feel a sad releif that the poor soul is now galloping up there with the greats, im sure he could give them all a run for their money

Mandy Saunders · Post by **Mandy Saunders** » 17 years ago

I'll post this article here too in case people didn't see it.

<a href='http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37320' target='_blank'>http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37320</a>