What better Christmas present could we ask for than the idea that Bobby may be released soon. This wonderful horse is the epitimy of what “Heart” is all about. It brings tears to my eyes to think how far he has come from that fateful day in Pimlico. I truly believe there are angels among us and Dr. Richardson has proved to be Bobby’s. Alex and VB have proved to be ours…
Go Bobby go! You are my hero!:sadsmile:
Christmas Miracles Do Come True!
Here is a newscast from Mike Schuh from the press conference yesterday: Barbaro Makes More Improvements With Injured Legs.
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Here is a newscast from Mike Schuh from the press conference yesterday: Barbaro Makes More Improvements With Injured Legs.[/QUOTE]
“MY model is standing up!” :lol: Loff Dr. R.
This is indeed the best Christmas news we could have.
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Thank you VB for your continued updates!!!
This one brought tears to my eyes all over again. What wonderful news![/QUOTE]
Ditto! A few tears shed here in NY as well! :yes:
This is wonderful news and a great early Christmas gift. 
THANK YOU VB for continuing to give these updates!
Update 1183: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (wednesday night). I just called Mrs. Jackson who let me know. She said Barbaro was lying down when she saw him, and he was in good form. He has now moved back to his old stall and had some form of bath today.
update, 2 pm, thursday, december 14
Thanks, Alex.
I haven’t posted much at all in this thread but have been following it and I must say what absolutely wonderful news that Barbaro will be going home soon. Just brings tears of happiness to my eyes! :yes:
Where is “home” for Barbaro? In Chester County with the Jackson’s, or in KY? Has this been determined? I’m so happy he’ll get to leave the hospital ward, but it’ s little sad knowing he won’t be in my backyard anymore. He’s truly a miracle.
I honestly wonder if Barbaro would go home without Michael Matz being there with his watchful eye…but that is awesome News…I wish they would publish pictures of the right hind hoof so we can the progress…Hoof resections are not common place and generally fairly radical in nature so I would love to see it getting better…inch by inch!
Thanx again VB and Alex…Off to light candles
Barbaro is going home? How is he walking on that leg now? Are there any recent videos of him?
Thanks again VB for keeping us all abreast of his condition!
Update 1184: Alex is now officially a reporter: Barbaro no longer under wraps.
Alie, from Kennett Florist, left this comment (timestamp: 8:38 pm):
It’s a beautiful day here in Kennett Square. Nice & sunny, now that this morning fog has lifted. I just returned from NBC. All was happy & bright. Yesterday was a whirlwind of a day. I was NBC for the press conference. Afterward I gave Mr. & Mrs. Jackson Barbaro’s bridle. They loved it and the mint wreath. The wreath of carrots looked really cool. Pictures were taken before the green tops wilted; it became horse food. The NBC Christmas gathering had a big turn out. I dropped off a centerpiece as they were setting up. The staff was treated to hot hors d’oeuvres, cheeses, meatball, and cake among other things. The cards were displayed on foam board for all to see. Dr Sweeney is off today, but will post a thank you at the UPENN site at a later time. Thanks to all who helped make this a nice party for them.
WE BELIEVE!!!
Thanks, Alex.
Friday Morning ~
The Barbaro update will likely be this afternoon.
Update 1185: A couple more articles from the recent press conference here and here. According to Mary (comment timestamp: 2:43 am) there were 170 articles out within the last 24 hours about the press conference.
Thanks, Alex.
Update 1186: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (thursday night). Mrs. Jackson called (10:15 am) after her morning visit with Barbaro. She was very upbeat in her assessment of Barbaro.
Kathy Anderson also visited Barbaro yesterday. It was Dr. Anderson’s first visit for a couple of weeks and she was also very happy with how Barbaro was doing. She noted that while Barbaro is back in his old “unit”, he is in fact in a different stall, with a window with a view. He seems to like his new “digs”.
These pictures were taken on wednesday of this week: Barbaro’s new halter and NBC Tree. I saw the tree on my latest visit to New Bolton, it is very cool!
Thanks, Alex.
How adorable!! They put Bobbie on the tree!! Who decorated it? MUST have been the Kennet Florist people. What an awesome job, whoever did it!
(click here for your Christmas card)
http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=1066817206146
(warning–dial-up will take a lonnnnnng time!)
And a very merry Christmas and a VERY happy New Year to all the FOBs here and everywhere.
What WONDERFUL, AMAZING news!! Thank you to all the people who have worked long & hard to save this AMAZING horse!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!!!
~Darci~
What a miracle he is! That is the BEST news EVER!
I Have My BARBARO Hat!!!
My husband played golf in his today at the golf course out at the International Horse Park and SIX men actually came up to him and asked him where he bought his hat - they LOVE the horse!!!
Mine is currently sitting on top of the computer…will wear it proudly when I scribe for all the bigtime event riders in March at Poplar Place! Am scribing for the president of the ground jury - Jane Hamlin - hope someone takes our picture and the hat is what they focus on! Hoo-ray that the big boy will be going home soon - merry, merriest of Christmas for us all! 
Saturday Morning ~
As a result of the press conference Jack Ireland wrote this (very good) article: Barbaro’s popularity continues to soar. It includes the following excerpt:
A big reason Barbaro has become so important to so many is the way he has continually beaten the odds. While he was getting the best care available, it became evident early on that this horse was special. He was a fighter, or as one longtime Delaware Park fan said, “He’s a real trooper, isn’t he?” People in this country like to root for the underdog – human or equine. “I think it’s something of a miracle he is here with us,” Roy Jackson said. "I don’t know exactly what it is, but we have never dwelled on the negative.
You can now vote for racing’s moment of the year.
Update 1187: Barbaro is featured in People Magazine this week (top five news story for 2006) as well as Time Magazine.
Thanks, Alex.
