That was outstanding- thanks again, VB for bringing to our attention-
Where ARE those kleenex?:sadsmile:
What an amazing horse and an amazing man. Why is he not the Most Sexy in People? He sure deserves it! He is, to me, a hero, for being so understanding and compassionate both to the humans that hang on his every word, and to the animals themselves.
Jingles to The Big Boy Barbaro!
when I first started to read the interview I thought something had gone wrong again! YIKES! this is what happens when you are tired but it was really a wonderful recap of what has been going on…It still makes me nervous and to know they are still on edge doesn’t help. have to go light candles now…
Barbaro will keep fighting as long as we let him. He is champion in the sense of the word…I hope the left hind gets better…I have had some experience with feet and it is awful, first because it takes so long and then is it right…He needs our thoughts and prayers…
He does need our thought and prayers. For so long recently here on COTH, I have felt I was the one man band for him. We are TEAM BARBARO, and we ALL need to continue prayers, jingles, candles and the like. He is so much better…but not there…YET.
WE BELIEVE!!!
Update 827: Just spoke to Peter Brette (6:10 pm) who had spoken to Michael who had visited Barbaro today. Barbaro remains comfortable, another good day.
Update 826: Rachel from Kennett Florist just left this message in the comments (timestamp: 9:24 pm):
Just back from NBC. They are definitely in Friday mode. Everyone’s spirits seem very good, and when I asked about the big guy, they said he was in a really good mood today. We had some carrots to bring him today along with something for Dr Dean. I also had printed out a very nice letter from the forum that was addressed to him and left that. He was not there when I stopped up today, but I know he will get them later. It is the most perfect fall day here. We had a really nice visit from a few FOB’s at the shop today. We love getting a chance to meet some of the folks we’ve gotten to know through this site! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
WE BELIEVE!!
The letter to which Rachel refers is here: Open letter to Dr. Richardson.
Awesome! Thanks, Alex.
Saturday Morning~
Update 828: The Barbaro update may be delayed this morning to after training hours (10:30 am) unless I can find a few minutes to get to the clocker’s stand at Fair Hill (where there is a computer). I think I have a full morning of horses to ride, and a couple of visitors coming. So if it is delayed, that is the reason. It also seems like it will be chilly again this morning!
Another nice Barbaro article: Barbaro still year’s top feel-good story, which includes the following excerpt:
What we can enjoy, however, is the slow, meticulous recovery of Barbaro. No, we never saw Bernardini and Barbaro charge down the stretch in tandem, and that’s a shame. But we can appreciate that the same courage that made Barbaro a champion on the race track is still prevalent as the son of Dynaformer battles for his life every single day.
Thanks to Alex & Tim!
[QUOTE=VirginiaBred;1930804]
He does need our thought and prayers. For so long recently here on COTH, I have felt I was the one man band for him. We are TEAM BARBARO, and we ALL need to continue prayers, jingles, candles and the like. He is so much better…but not there…YET.
WE BELIEVE!!![/QUOTE]
Believe me VB, you are far from a one man band as there are so many around the world that are still pulling for the big guy! 
BUT you are the most important person to me on this BB as you keep us updated with progress reports, boringly ‘comfortable’ as they are (and I hope they continue as such for the next year +). This is the first place I check when I get on my 'puter in the AM after I feed my horses but even before I clean stalls, and the last place I check about 11 PM, after doing the last check on my guys.
Thank you ever so much for keeping us updated.
[QUOTE=VirginiaBred;1930804]
He does need our thought and prayers. For so long recently here on COTH, I have felt I was the one man band for him. We are TEAM BARBARO, and we ALL need to continue prayers, jingles, candles and the like. He is so much better…but not there…YET.
WE BELIEVE!!![/QUOTE]
I’m sorry, VB. You are not the only one jingling for Barbaro, but I know I, for one, have been very lax about posting lately.
I BELIEVE! WE BELIEVE!!
What she said. Doubled. In spades. Thank you a million times for keeping this thread going. Most of us don’t post every day, but perhaps we should. This is the first place I look every morning, and the last place I look every night. I believe that the candles and jingles will keep Bobby fighting, and he will win this last, big race. And you are the one that set this up and keeps it going.
Thank you. :yes: :yes: :yes:
Thank you. 
:yes:
Thank you!
[QUOTE=msj;1931015]
Believe me VB, you are far from a one man band as there are so many around the world that are still pulling for the big guy! BUT you are the most important person to me on this BB as you keep us updated with progress reports, boringly ‘comfortable’ as they are (and I hope they continue as such for the next year +). This is the first place I check when I get on my 'puter in the AM after I feed my horses but even before I clean stalls, and the last place I check about 11 PM, after doing the last check on my guys.
Thank you ever so much for keeping us updated. :)[/QUOTE]
Ditto
Another Daily Lurker 
Thanks, Alex:
Update 829: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (friday night). I saw Michael Matz on my second set when he gave me the news, I was on Chappy. It was a chilly beginning to the morning, but it now looks like a beautiful day. We had three visitors and Kennett Florist also stopped by to drop off two baskets of gifts for Eduardo.
update, 11:00 am, saturday, october 14
Ok folks, we need candles lite for the big guy!!! We’re below 1000.
VB, besides what I posted this AM about a lot of us pulling for the big guy, I must say that this particular thread got me back to doing this bb. I’m retired and no longer NEED to sit in front of a friggin’ 'puter all day so I pretty much dropped all bb’s. Right after the accident at the Preakness, I immediately came to this board and this forum and have stayed ever since. I do go over on occasion to Off Course and Horse Care but don’t care if I miss those forums for days at a time, but I do get here at least 3 times a day. Thanks again for keeping us informed.
Thank you msj. I miss your posts when I don’t see them often. You are a faithful one, I will say.
Update 831: Rachel, from Kennett Florist, just left this note (timestamp: 7:33 pm):
Afternoon Barbaro Family!
All is quiet at NBC, our usual Saturday report. As Alex mentioned we made an early morning run to Fair Hill. We had two big baskets to deliver to Eduardo, thanks to a lovely group that got together to honor him for his love and dedication to Barbaro. One basket was filled with all sorts of Mexican goodies. The other basket included two beautiful pictures of Barbaro, one from Sabina and another gorgeous shot of Eduardo giving B a bath; A beautiful statue of St. Francis, jewlry for Senora Hernandez; the brush with the engraved plaque; the Breyer Barbaro model has not come in yet, but we will bring it down as soon as it comes. I’m sure that he will be very touched. Thank you to everyone involved, you are such an amazing group! Thank you Alex for taking good care of this for us! Have a wonderful weekend!
WE BELIEVE!!
We will have a 7 pm (east coast) vigil for Barbaro, and do the same each saturday. There are two things we know currently about Barbaro’s condition, he is doing well BUT it remains serious and day-to-day.
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Thank you msj. I miss your posts when I don’t see them often. You are a faithful one, I will say.[/QUOTE]
Believe me, I’m far from the only faith one!
I just don’t always post.
VB, I check this board daily (sometimes twice) for news on Barbaro. Thank you so much for all of the info you provide. I always go to your posts first, to get the news. There are soooo… many people who are invested in this horse. I am a TB owner and lover. I have owned five OTTB’s and they have all been wonderful horses. Barbaro is special. I can just tell!
please don’t feel so alone out there VB, i am nobody but i in check here and light candles at least twice a day. ever greatful to you and all that keep me informed. thank you : )
roll on, Barbaro!
I love hearing from Team Barbaro. Thank you all for loving and supporting big B. I can’t wait for the day I go see him and tell him how much he is loved by COTH. I will definitely go see him, too. I made a promise to myself back in May, and that’s one I won’t dare not keep.
Update 837: Another comfortable day for Barbaro.
Alex spoke to Peter Brette earlier this evening (6:15 pm) who had heard from Michael, who had visited Barbaro.
Sunday Morning~
The update may be a bit later this morning.
Update 838: A nice article: Barbaro’s Journey that includes an interview with Mrs. Jackson. The following is an excerpt:
Cures cropped up from all points across the globe. Barbaro was given a sacred silk cloth that was hung near him in his stall. Someone sent the colt holy water from Lourdes. One sheik involved in racing shipped holy water from the River Jordan.
When the medical staff was changing the bandages on the colt’s leg, Jackson knelt down and sprinkled on the holy waters.
“I’m sure they (the staff) probably think I’m a little bit nuts,” she said with a laugh.
The massive outpouring of public support and love continues.
One of the times I went over to New Bolton Center with Peter, he was taking over some of the holy water from the River Jordan.
Thanks, Tim/Alex.
