Update 1127: Today’s Barbaro update is prooving elusive, but I am still hopeful there will be an update later. Thanks, Alex.
Will we ever see pictures of what the hoof regrowth looks like?
Sunday Morning ~
Update 1128: Still no Barbaro update for the weekend. It is possible this may become the norm over the weekend at this stage. Of course I am still hoping for an update sometime today. Here is another article on the Jackson’s from friday evening’s charity auction: Jacksons Honored at Record TCA Auction. It includes the following excerpt:
“All we did this year was follow the leader, and the leader was Barbaro,” declared Gretchen Jackson to great applause. “He has brought the horse community together and for its welfare.”
Update 1129: Mr. Jackson called earlier this morning to say that he and Mrs. Jackson visited Barbnaro Saturday afternoon after they had returned from Kentucky. Barbaro was able to get a chance to get outside to graze. Mrs. Jackson is planning on visiting Barbaro again this morning so I may get another update after that visit.
updated sunday 8:30am
Thanks, Alex.
Update 1130: Mrs. Jackson did visit Barbaro this morning and all remains well. She had called to let us know.
updated 11:00am
Thanks, Alex.
Monday Morning ~
Update 1131: The Barbaro update should be sometime later this morning. Not much horseracing news as things are definitely quietening down on that front this time of year. Our last major race coverage of the year will be the Hong Kong Vase, which is this weekend. Ouija Board looks in good order as she prepares for this race, which is her final race: BOARD FLYING AHEAD OF FINAL TEST.
I wanted to thank Jen for providing the Barbaro updates on sunday. After I quickly went into Fair Hill to take care of Hawty Creek, I took the day off and headed up to New York City. While doing that I was hoping the Jackson’s would call with updates (thank you!) and Jen was very happy to post them to the site after I called them in. My visit to New York was great. Oddly as I was leaving I was on the subway, I looked over and thought I recognized someone. I leant over to my friend and said “I think I know that guy” … just as “that guy” leant over and whispered to his wife “I think that’s Alex Brown”. Small world, Victor was an MBA student at Wharton when I used to work at Wharton.
Time is now very short, Congress is returning, the next few days are super critical in our quest to have congress vote and pass the anti horse slaughter bill. We are operating under the notion that today is a national call-in day, inspired by “Fan of Barbaro” Cathy, working with Eddie Kilroy. Please call, fax etc. and have your friends do the same.
Thanks, Alex.
Update 1133: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (sunday night). Mrs. Jackson just called and she had just visited Barbaro. All remains the same.
update 12:10 pm, monday, december 4 ~ Thanks, Alex.
Thanks again for your daily updates. I so hope that Ouiji Board retires sound from her last race. I love that mare!
Hi VB…I have posted in a while, but wanted you to know your daily updates are still greatly appreciated! Thank you!:yes: I’m sure it’s been a lot of work and has sometimes felt like a burden, but many of us truly appreciate your commitment!
Alie, from Kennett Florist left this message:
Hello All
It’s a sunny cold day here in Kennett Square. Barbaro got his delivery of treats. The boss horse can’t be without those green tops. Just wanted to let everyone know we are still here. Good night & God Bless
Alie
KF
WE BELIEVE!!!
Thanks, VB! With the Holidays upon us, I am not able to post as much, but I do check this thread every single day. It’s wonderful to see that Bobby is improving, even just a little bit, each day! 
My mail said that Call In day is the 5th, tomorrow!
So if you already called, call again! Can’t hurt.
Tuesday Morning ~
Update 1135: The Barbaro update will again likely be later in the morning.
Update 1137: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (monday night). Mrs. Jackson just called, and she had just visited. Barbaro was laying down when Mrs. Jackson arrived. As much as she tried to be very quiet Barbaro was soon up and ready for his Lael Farm grass.
update 11:30 am, tuesday, december 5
Thanks, Alex.
Well guys I have been away from a computer for sometime, but I just wanted to say I am THRILLED at how well Barbaro is doing!!! Goes to show what prayers & hope can do!! I finally watched the movie “Dreamer” last night and cried like a baby!! As I have said before, horses are AMAZING animals!!
~Darci~
Many thanks again VB for the great updates. I was chuckling reading about Mrs. Jackson trying to be quiet but Bobby’s nose knew the good green grass was there!
Wednesday Morning ~
The Barbaro update this morning will again likely be late in the morning.
I am SO happy that Barbaro is doing well. When will he be ready to go home? Will he be able to romp again in a pasture? Any new pictures to share?
Thanks for keeping the updates going. I haven’t posted much, but I enjoy reading the updates regularly.
Go Bobby go!
Update 1142: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (tuesday night). Mrs. Jackson left a voice mail as she was leaving from her visit (just after 12 pm).
Thanks, Alex.
