HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY :winkgrin: (doing the happy dance)
UNBELIEVABLE. I am thrilled he continues to improve.
Hooray! :yes:
That is great. It was the one “still worrying” issue.
OH MY GOSH!!! What GREAT news!!! Thanks so very much for all the updates and the personal way you do them, Virginia!
PennyG
Wonderful, wonderful news!! Oh, happy joy!
Update 552: Thank you Cecil Whig for the lovely front page article: Online outpouring of support for Barbaro.
I asked Michael this morning if Dr. Richardson had finally gone away for a few days (this was after Michael had given me the morning report).
Michael said he had, and he also said he had told Dr. Richardson that given he was away on vacation there really was no need for the morning updates. They then wondered a little about what I would do ?
So I guess (and HOPE) Dr. Richardson will still be calling in the reports!
Finally, something I had meant to get to for a little while, Mercy T. had a great idea to support Mike Rea, it is posted on the discussion board: A Barbarian Response to MikeRea’s Letter.
All feedback and support would obviously be welcome!
Thanks again to Alex!
Update 553: Just spoke to Peter Brette, and while he was unable to visit Barbaro today he had heard from Michael who had visited, and all remains well. He also noted that Round Pond appeared to come out of yesterday’s fine effort in good shape.
An interesting poll question has been posed on the discussion board: Have you started watching more horseracing because of Barbaro?.
wooo woooow woowowowowowowwowoowwowooooooo - thanks VB (again!)
You Said it, 2Dogs!!! :yes:
From my buddy, Alex~
Update 554: Horsetalk from New Zealand continues to be one of the most persistant online sites with Barbaro updates: Barbaro injuries highlight need for laminitis research. Again they cited this site re: yesterday’s cast change. If you look at their homepage Barbaro has his own section of the site. Awesome!
Again thanks to VB and all of you who keep us updated on Barbaro , Lost in the Fog ,& poor sad St. Liam.
I’m off for another box of tissues. SNIFF!!!
Simply AMAZING!!!
“The cast was changed because there was a small crack in it,” said Dr. Dean W. Richardson, Chief of Surgery.
Whew! I’m glad that a little crack was the only reason for the surprise cast change. Lack of infection makes my day, too. Whew!
“Based on new radiographs that were taken, the leg looked excellent under the cast. The pastern joint looks completely fused, and there is only a small area in the long pastern bone that has a little farther to go before we take him out of the cast completely.”
You know, I was so excited about the crack thing that I basically forgot to read the rest… now I’m very glad to see it’s such good news :yes: Sometimes when you’re expecting a scary thing you actually get a good thing instead, and this is awesome!
Great news! Hooray!
I am so glad he is doing so much better. What a fighter this horse is!
Any new photos of him?
This is just the best ever!!! Thanks for all you do VB!!
Simply stupendous.
Bobby continues to amaze us all.
THANKS for all the wonderful updates on this incredible horse.
Tuesday Morning~
Update 555: I think we knew this, but a quick reminder Fog to have new exam on thursday of this week, excerpt:
Lost in the Fog will be examined Thursday by veterinarians from the University of California-Davis to determine if the three cancerous tumors discovered two weeks ago have shrunk. Lost in the Fog has been treated with the steroid dexamethasone since last week.
The article also notes that The Fog sometimes also goes to the track to watch other horses train! This florist has been mentioned on the discussion board as one that might be able to help those wishing to send good wishes. One of our readers discovered a nice note posted on another forum noting Vic Stauffer’s (race caller) visit to Lost in the Fog: Lost in the Fog update.
Brother Derek is nearing his return to the races after a long absense since the Preakness: Brother Derek Flashes :58 4/5 Work at Del Mar. His trainer, Dan Hendricks, was kind enough to provide us a Barbaro interview. I had forgotten to mention Lawyer Ron’s return to the races: Lawyer Ron Takes Inaugural St. Louis Derby, who was another triple crown hopeful until Barbaro dominated the Derby.
Most Barbaro news yesterday was a rehash of the New Bolton update: Barbaro May Soon Get Cast Removed Completely and Barbaro’s cast may be off soon.
Thanks Alex!
excellent way to start the day: with an upbeat and progressive report. thanks, per usual, VB, et al : )
What wonderful news!
Let’s please keep jingling for B and LITF! Thursday will be an emotional day so let’s give all our BELIEVE strength to the fight! Thanks VB and all others!
Off to light candles…
