Thanks, Alex:
Update 913: No Barbaro update yet. It was another chilly morning this morning at Fair Hill, although there was more cloud cover. A lovely sunrise, just a shame it was appearing coming back from the second set (ok, clocks really do need to change). As suspected, a pretty busy morning. Quite a few breezers, one loose horse and just plenty of things going on.
It is nice to see New Zealand continue its Barbaro coverage: Barbaro has a good week.
Update 914: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (thursday night). Alex just spoke to Peter who had heard from Michael. Peter is again planning to visit Barbaro this afternoon, so Alex will try to get another update later.
Update 916: I just spoke to Peter Brette, who visited Barbaro this afternoon. Peter took Barbaro out for a pick of grass before the rain started. He groomed him, changed his bandages and fed Barbaro a couple of apples. Another good report.
Thanks, Alex
Saturday Morning~
Thanks Alex:
Update 917: Rain, rain, rain, rain, as predicted. I assume training will be a washout this morning at Fair Hill. Likely I will have a couple to shedrow, but that will be about it. The Barbaro update will again be later this morning at its earliest. I’ll stop by Michael Matz’s barn to see Peter after training hours.
Well, as I promised I am posting to let you all know about my experience with having the opportunity to meet Dr. Richardson. For those of you who didn’t see my previous post he came to speak at a meeting I was at for work. First of all he was so down to earth & a very dynamic speaker. We watched videos of Barbaro both winning the Derby & breaking down in the Preakness. The second of which left not one dry eye in the house including Dr. R. I’m sure he’s seen those clips hundreds of times & to see the emotion that it still caused was pretty amazing. I mean that is what vets are supposed to get into the industry for…because they truly care about the horse. Anyway, I feel truly lucky for having the opportunity to have that experience!
I met Mrs. Jackson this week at the barn I work at. She seems like a very nice woman. She was touring the barn because I guess she is building one somewhere and wanted to see examples of what King construction has built.
Update 918: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (friday night). Alex went over to Michael Matz’s barn and caught up with Peter Brette, he had heard from Michael.
LOL, candles are going up by 4’s…we’re almost to 1,100 
Thanks, again, for the updates, VB
Hey VB these late postings make us worry!!! I command you to be more timely.
Sunday Morning~
With Michael away, all posts are delayed…
No update yet for Barbaro since yesterday morning, but Alex will endevour to get an update later this morning.
I’m just thrilled for the updates you do provide. I figure if we don’t hear anything really early that ‘no news is good news’. But I still check in before I start cleaning stalls and make sure I light candles. Thanks a bunch for all you do do! 
VB - I aslo want to thank you for your updates!!! I check this thread daily even though I have never posted on this thread.
I am very sloppy about posting my thanks to VB for the consistency and dedication this sort of project takes.
What would we do without you? How would we find out about Bobby?
So, a big tardy Thank You to VB, Alex, Tim, and all the other reporters on his condition.
Thanks Alex:
Update 927: No update yet this morning for Barbaro, but all was well yesterday. I saw Peter this morning and he is planning on visiting Barbaro after work, so I will try to catch up with him later to get today’s update.
Virginia Bred - what is a “typical day” for Barbaro?
First of all, I’m joining the HUUUUGE group of people who thank you for all of your updates on “our” horse! :winkgrin:
I’m sure if I had the time and energy to read all of this thread I could find the answer to my question - but I dont, and I do want to know what the colt does all day, and night. Does he get to go out to graze at least once, hopefully more? Is he groomed? Thanks so much.
Lynda 
He goes out to graze daily. He gets groomed and fussed over daily. He gets lots of attention.
I’m sure others more knowlegeable can fill you in minute by minute.
His vital signs are checked four times a day. The bandages on his laminatic left leg are changed daily. Mrs. Jackson hand picks green grass at Lael Farm and brings it to him–she WAS doing this twice a day. He gets walked once a day by somebody who can handle him–usually Dr. Richardson. Somebody comes in and grooms him once a day, and of course he gets his gourmet carrots with the little green tops and his special peppermints off and on through the day. He gets bathed once a week (he loves that) and he is xrayed and the cast on his right hind is changed about once every 3-4 weeks.
How’s that? And he gets cards and letters, and phone calls, still. Dr. Richardson wrote a polite refusal of his one wedding invitation, saying that monogamy was not in his future plans! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Update 928: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (saturday night). I just spoke to Peter who had heard from Michael. Peter had not yet visited Barbaro, so I will try to get another update later.
Thanks, Tim/Alex…
A Barbaro Typical Day…
Handwalking, grazing, grooming, bandage changing, vitals checked frequently, Jackson visits (still twice a day), Michael Matz visits everyday unless he is away at a race or auction, six day a week visits from Kennett Florist bringing him goodies and treats from folks around the country, etc.
Dr. Richardson, Michael Matz and Peter Brette are the only three that are allowed to take Barbaro outside.
I want to add my thanks to VB, Alex, and Tim for starting and continuing the updates and information on Barbaro and his condition. This is my first post on this thread, but I’ve been a regular reader since the beginning.
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