Should be very soon, as in by the first of the year.
J. Turner, I don’t think the Bonheur painting is the origin of Barbaro’s name. There’s a link to a print somewhere in this long thread. The print has six hound heads–Barbaro, Nicanor, Calypso, and I can’t think of the other three, but I did look up their names for meaning at one time. Artist was an unknown Frenchman.
Ah–found it thanks to Google.
http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?p=1830124
Reason I think that’s the artwork Mrs. Jackson has referred to is that she said she was going to name Barbaro’s baby brother after another one of the hounds in her print.
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HORSE RACING : Barbaro could fit in just fine at Walmac
NUREYEV BARN WOULD MEET HORSE’S NEEDS
By Maryjean Wall (HERALD-LEADER RACING WRITER)
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/sports/horse_racing/16304848.htm
[B]Definitely worth a read.
[/B]Here is the farm website: http://www.walmac.com/[/QUOTE]
I thought of that barn when I heard they might move him but didn’t know if they were using it for other horses or not.
I’d hate for Barbaro to never go outside again even if it was only for handwalking.
He just needs a place that allows for exercise in all aspects of weather, thus having an indoor is considered a plus for the days when the weather is an issue.
Merry Christmas Team Barbaro!!!
[B]Christmas Morning ~
[/B]Update 1232: Merry Christmas! My christmas begins by heading in to Fair Hill to ride Hawty Creek. A couple of nice Christmas articles:
Jack Ireland writes: Here’s hoping Barbaro is Horse of Year. Of course we would all like that here I think! Realistically its not too likely but I think he clearly performed most impressively on a single day (KY Derby) and is now capturing everyone’s imagination with his performance in his most important race.
Steve Haskins writes: Merry Christmas, Barbaro. It includes the following excerpt:
“Barbaro’s been receiving lot of Christmas cards and holiday cards,” said Jennifer Rench, New Bolton’s marketing and communication coordinator. "He received a beautiful winter blanket from Churchill Downs with his name and the Derby logo embroidered on it. And his fans sent a Christmas tree for Barbaro and for New Bolton Center with beautiful glass hand-painted ornaments on it. On each one is a fan’s name and where they’re from. The tree is in the lobby of the hospital.
“Gift baskets have been coming pretty much every day, filled with carrots, apples, peppermints, and horse treats for Barbaro, and for the other patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Barbaro loves peppermints. Last week, he received a gorgeous wreath made out of carrots. It was really incredible. Some people have also sent gift baskets for the staff, containing things like coffee and chocolate.”
Thansk, Alex.
happy holidays and thoughts to all, and hopes that it will carry on through- out the year : )
Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas!! (Sorry, I don’t have the color or bold option)
Update 1234: My sixth visit to Barbaro.
Today I was to help out with Barbaro in the absense of Tom, the Jackson’s farm manager. The plan was for me to go over, groom Barbaro and take him out to walk and graze. I had planned to arrive at 1 pm to do this, but surveying the clouds I decided to go a little earlier. I had also another poster to hang on the outside fence line (the first from overseas most likely) so I arrived at about 12:15 pm to hang the poster and go and see Barbaro.
When I entered the ICU I noticed a few people were there. It was Tom and Lucy (Mr. and Mrs. Jackson’s daughter) and their four children (the grandchildren who visit quite often). I had met Tom before, so it was nice to be able to meet their entire family who seem to be very nice people (no surprise there). On duty in the ICU was Kathleen, Ray was also helping out.
I entered Barbaro’s stall, put on his halter and tied him up in preparation for grooming. My idea was to give him a quick groom before he went out, and then a more thorough job once he had been outside. I set to work as I chatted away with Barbaro’s visitors. I started by picking his front feet, then I gave Barbaro a quick once over with a body brush. He seemed to really enjoy it as I was brushing his forlock, something I would not have entirely anticipated. Anyway, it did not take me long to get him ready. I put a blanket on him (not one of the new gifts), put a shank on him, and then led him outside. Barbaro’s visitors then left, and I was one-on-one with Barbaro for the first time while we were outside. It was very cool. He is so well behaved when he is outside, just very happy to be in the different environment. In his stall you better keep an eye on him, and make purposeful moves. Outside he is just much more relaxed. After grazing for five minutes it started a very light rain. I thought I would have to bring him in pretty quickly so I decided to have him do his walking, just to make sure he got that bit of exercise taken care of. He was so intent on his eating that it took me a little while to convince him to walk on, but once walking we did our five minutes pretty easily. By that time the drizzle had eased off and Barbaro went back to grazing. He was very happy. It was very peaceful. After about 45 minutes in total I decided to bring him in. The drizzle had returned and there was no need to get wet.
Once back in the stall and tied back up I went back to work grooming him. This time I used a curry comb and body brush. It was a time to be very careful with him, so I spent most of the brushing time with one hand on his halter, and my eyes locked on his eyes. Anyway, he cleaned up very well. I then picked out his feet again, finally attended to his head (light sponguing out of his nostrils and eyes followed by a wipe over with a wrag) and let him loose. Along the way I fed him a couple of carrots.
All in all another very pleasant visit. Chatted away with Kathleen and Ray a little. I left the ICU at 1:45 pm, so in all I spent about an hour and a half with Barbaro on christmas day. Not a bad way to get ready for a lovely (I hope) christmas dinner with Sue, Niall, Jayne and Mick, in about 20 minutes! It is now raining hard.
Update 1233: Barbaro remains comfortable on christmas day. I left him at 1:45 pm, report to follow.
update 3:15 pm, monday, december 25 ~ Thanks, Alex!
what a beautiful gift : ) thanks for sharing!
What a great Christmas story - I would have loved to spend time with the big hoss on Christmas day. :yes: :yes: :winkgrin: :yes: :yes:
What a beautiful story and wonderful way to spend a Christmas Day 
Update 1236: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (monday night). Lucy, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson’s daughter, just called to let us know after visiting Barbaro.
Tuesday 12:50pm ~ Thanks, Alex.
Barbaro Print by Fred Stone
I got it for Christmas!!! 
And I have to say, it’s BEAUTIFUL and signed by Fred Stone. I’m highly recommending it to all!
VB – thanks for all of the updates over the year. Your dedication to the sport and Barbaro is something to live up to. Keep the good news coming!
Wednesday Morning ~
The Barbaro update will likely be mid day.
Update 1237: Barbaro remains comfortable. I just spoke to Tom, the Jackson’s farm manager, who visited Barbaro this afternoon (wednesday afternoon). Tom groomed Barbaro and took him outside to graze and walk.
A nice article on Dr. Richardson: Barbaro’s doctor spent summer in the limelight. It includes the following excerpt:
Richardson lectures all over the world. Beyond orthopedics, his primary area of research is joint disease and the molecular biology of cartilage.
The surgeon has written 11 major textbooks that deal with equine-fracture repair. He has received the University of Pennsylvania’s Distinguished Teaching Award two years running.
“Students are scared to death of him,” said Liberty Getman, a third-year resident who assisted during Barbaro’s surgery. “He wants his students to be learning all the time. He can be tough on people, but it’s always well-intended. He’s not that scary once you get to know him.”
Thanks, Alex.
Has Barbaro sent Gov Arnold a get well card yet?
They both have broken legs. and I’m sure the healthiest man in america would appreciate a basket of carrots/apples and a signed card from Bobby.
Be sure to run it past your PR dept for approval of course.
Thursday Morning ~
Update 1238: Jack Ireland has written a nice article on Dr. Kathy Anderson: Vet’s link to Barbaro becomes more meaningful. It includes the following excerpt:
But watching as the colt recovered from a broken leg and then from a bout of a life-threatening hoof condition called laminitis affected Anderson personally.
[I]“It has been totally humbling to me,” she said. “I now have a lot of confidence and have been impressed with the concern the American public has shown for Barbaro. Here’s this one horse, and there are so many people who don’t follow racing or know anything about horses and they have taken great interest in this equine hero.”
Thanks, Alex.
The Barbaro update will be later today.
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