will the shape and direction of Barbaro’s right hind cause him issues in the future? Will he ever be able to graze like a normal horse?
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will the shape and direction of Barbaro’s right hind cause him issues in the future? Will he ever be able to graze like a normal horse?[/QUOTE]
He grazes like a normal horse already.
To answer your first question, though, I don’t think anyone knows the answer for sure. The everything is fused, so in theory once he regains strength and gets used to using it again, it shouldn’t cause him any problems. But no one has a crystal ball that can predict other things that might crop up, like the extent of arthritis, etc. Knowing Barbaro though, he’s tough and smart. After all he’s endured, I can’t imagine something like arthritis significantly bogging him down. He’ll figure out how to take care of himself and use his leg best.
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will the shape and direction of Barbaro’s right hind cause him issues in the future? Will he ever be able to graze like a normal horse?[/QUOTE]
He grazes everyday like a normal horse already, so I would say that is a yes. Only time will tell what issues he has in the future.
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He grazes everyday like a normal horse already, so I would say that is a yes. Only time will tell what issues he has in the future.[/QUOTE]
I think the question maybe was will he be able to graze w/out being held on a lead shank. I.e., will he ever be able to be turned out? I’ve wondered the same thing . . .
Update 1286: Mrs. Jackson just called, and she visited Barbaro a little later this morning than usual (about noon time). Barbaro remains comfortable.
Thanks, Alex.
I feel as things progress, things will become more normal for Barbaro. He needs to be in therapy, but the other hind foot has become the issue, holding that back. We will just need to believe. He does!
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I think the question maybe was will he be able to graze w/out being held on a lead shank. I.e., will he ever be able to be turned out? I’ve wondered the same thing . . .[/QUOTE]
Most likely yes, but again, no one has a crystal ball…
Hey guys I meant turned out loose in a field not being hand grazed…I am concerned at the direction his hoof is at and would it bear the weight so the sole is hitting the ground properly…Nureyev was never able to graze freely he was always hand walked…
Update 1287: Tom called and confirmed Barbaro was comfortable when he visited and groomed him early afternoon. He was unable to to take him outside, likely due to the persistant rain we had this morning.
Thanks, Alex.
I’m thinking they may use one of the Porta Pads (round pens) for him.
Small, confined turn out.
Tuesday Morning ~
Barbaro’s update will be later today.
Update 1289: Mrs. Jackson just called after her morning visit today (tuesday). She reported that Barbaro is OK, but this is a slight downgrade from the status we have become accustomed. He is eating well, but is slightly less comfortable than usual. We know his comfort level will fluctuate through this long journey, this just reminds us we have to stay vigilant with our support for Barbaro. I will endevour to get a further update later today after Tom’s visit.
Thanks, Alex.
Please light some candles for Barbaro:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=barba
I feel certain that this is a small dip in the road for Barbaro.
Many of us remember the pain of wearing braces, and each time the orthodontist made an adjustment - it was painful for a day or so.
The cast that has been placed on the foot with laminitis is probably a similiar situation.
Also, the weather is nasty and cold. My injuries tend to hurt considerably more on such days, even after they are “healed.”
Candles have been lit. Thanks to you, VB, Alex, and especially Mrs. Jackson, for being so gracious and caring, not only about the big hoss but about us.
I know we all have good and bad days, and they are often after something that will get things “stirred up” like the cast change.
Darlin Darren says “That poor [censored] [horse] can’t [censored] feel [censored] good EVERY [censored censored] day, he ain’t a [censored] machine [censored].” :lol: :lol: 
:winkgrin: :lol: :lol: Use your imagination LOL.
I lit some more candles for da big hoss - jingles and healing thoughts coming to you Barbaro!
Jingling for our trooper of a boy!
Take a deep breathe big boy, and stay in stride…you can win this one too.
More candles lit and I pulled out my curb chain and jingled that a good bit! Here’s hoping the discomfort doesn’t last or amount to anything!
