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Home » Barbaro Worsens - Might Be OverJuly 13, 2006Barbaro Worsens - Might Be OverOnce a triple crown hopeful, Barbaro is in a grave state of affairs. Recently it starting to not look good for Barbaro. Today, it looks downright grave. He no longer has just one cast on. He now has two fiberglass casts on both of his hind legs. While Barbaro appears to be alert and perky, all is not well inside him. There’s a very real possibility that he may be put down, which will send a stunning shockwave throughout the horse racing world. Barbaro has developed a very serious hoof disease and Dr. Dean Richardson is now calling Barbaro a “long shot†to survive. How serious is it? Richardson said that “it could happen within 24 hours.†Barbaro has laminitis in hi left hind leg. This disease is often fatal. What are the signs? Well, Dr. Richardson said, “If he starts acting like he doesn’t want to stand on the leg, that’s it. That will be when we call it quits.†In an effort to help Barbaro shake the disease, they took off 80% of his left hoof wall. If Barbaro starts to suffer, the humane thing will be to put him down and that’s just what Richardson is watching for. By this time tomorrow Barbaro could be dead. Barbaro is being given pain medication as they try to do whatever they can to save him. It looks very grim for Barbaro. I will update as I get more information. While we all have been pulling for Barbaro, it looks like we need to get ready to say goodbye. One moment in time and a fateful step has led us all the way from a possible Triple Crown champion to Barbaro’s possible death. 6 Responses to “Barbaro Worsens - Might Be Over”Leave a Reply |
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July 28th, 2006
I was just wanting to know the status of Barbaro.
Thank You
August 16th, 2006
He’s a champion for sure. Barbaro is fighting every step of the way and appears to be beating the odds so far.
October 5th, 2006
I was thinking about Barbaro and wondering how he is doing. Please send me an update on his condition. Thanks.
January 11th, 2007
you can’t put him down he is so beautiful he has hight spits. I might not know alot about horse racing or how much care this is taking but he will make it u just have to have faith in him and never underestamate him. In my family we watch horseracing when it is on but you know in 2005 i bet everyone in my family that barbaro would win i had no reason to pick him i just gave him a chance and belived in him you need to do the same. I dont even no him or really anything about him but i love that horse. belive in him.
Maddi
January 29th, 2007
Barbaro…u have captured the hearts of millions of ppl…your spirit and your will to survive…u will be forever missed Barbaro from all around the world…and especially by those who knew you best…but you are a part of us all now..we are all still shocked that you are gone now..none of us saw this day coming..we were all pulling for you…but you will forever live in our hearts Barbaro..you gave us all a lesson in strength, spirit and courage…against all odds..you will always be a champion Barbaro..we miss you already..lots of love..we will 4ever miss you and you will never ever be forgotten..thanks for teaching the world what a true champion is barbaro..
January 29th, 2007
i remembered watching Secretariat and thinking that I was seeing a miracle-that I would never see a horse that magnificent again. Then I saw Barbaro run in the derby and cried. I really beleived I was seeing a second Secretariat-a horse that was perfect in heart, mind and soul. When Barbaro broke down I prayed as hard as I did when my own horses were injured. I cried today when I found out that God’s answer to my prayers was “no”.
I know in my heart that Barbaro is with the mighty Secretariat and I can hear the conversation now…”you know i’d beat your records”..”No son, no way” “Well, lets see old man…wanna run it?”…I can see them now, thundering around heaven, safe, whole and pain free.
Those of us that work around horses know the good the bad and the ugly. As I write this email, I am waiting myself to hear if one of my mares will be put down due to a high fever that they cannot get under control. However, no matter what the night brings, come morning, I will be back in the barn because there is no sound so sweet as that nicker in the morning down the shed row-no sight so warm as those big brown eyes. God bless us every one- and the magnificent animals we are previleged to work with.