Well said, R D Lite.
I am just so sad for our boy! I am jingling for him and even though I do not post everyday, I check this thread.
TS, you should be a vet if you think you know more than Barbaro’s Vet. Seriously, I tend to trust the vets who are taking care of this lovely boy reather than the OPINION of someone who has probably not even seen Barbaro close up, let alone TAKEN MEDICAL CARE of him for the past SEVERAL months. Please do not bring your negative comments over here to this thread, we are here to support Barbaro and send POSITIVE THOUGHS AND WISHES.
I work in the medical field, though, I AM NOT a Doctor, and I have to say, his hitch in his get-alog does not shock me. I know some people do not think it will improve, but I think it will. Will he ever move completely normal? Doubt it, but I do think it will improve dramatically as he gains strength and balance again. My father had a similar injury to his wrist, which I KNOW is not weight baring, but you’d be surprised how much lack of motion in your wrist effects your daily life. After he had his surguries on it, then PT and then the best healer, TIME, he uses it QUITE well, and has adpated quite well to it’s limitations. Nobody would EVER know he even had a “bad” wrist if they did not know it happened. I am not saying Barbaro will get to THAT point, but he will improve.
GO BOBBY GO!!!
I don’t know why we are discussing how the right hind looks and moves when that isn’t an issue at the moment but…if you scroll back about a hundred some pages you will see that the joints were fused in the initial surgery. That was the idea all along, to have no movement whatsoever in the ankle joint, therefore lending stability to the entire lower leg. I know its not the prettiest thing in the world, but it is doing what they intended at the moment.
Now on to the problematic left hoof, I do agree that the news is upsetting, but isn’t a doom and gloom thing yet by any means. I didn’t think he had a snowballs chance when they resected 80 plus percent of his hoof. Now they had to resect a small portion, maybe 10% over again. Heck by comparison that’s nothing.
Truthfully it really doesn’t matter whether any of us believe he should be put down. It’s not our decision, and I assure you the people with whom the decision does lie could give a crap what any of us think. Let’s not waste time nor mental energy discussing the irrelevant and keep the discussion on a positive theme.
Barbaro has 11,163 Candles from over 43 countries.
just lit some more…hope he is sleeping well tonight
One more time. That’s all we need of him. He’s surprised us twice now, surviving when no one expected him to. If only he can do this one more time and fight back like he’s done so well these past months. In some cases, I’d say why put him through the pain, but he has proven time and time again that he wants to live. His attitude is impeccable and his strength and willingness to live are imposing. He deserves this, because he’s fought every step of the way to keep his life. He is truly an inspiration to me every single day…if I only had an ounce of the outlook and perseverance he did I would be a much better person. Barbaro just has to fight back one more time…for him, his doctors, his fans. He’s gotten this far…and hey, he’s got an unbeaten record to uphold;) Prayers for an amazing horse.
Group barba has 12,047 candles from 47 countries.
now it’s 12,111 !
Candle
Just lit another. I believe!!! He remains in my thoughts and prayers.
This latest news about Barbaro breaks my heart. 
He has fought so long and so hard that this setback just doesn’t seem fair. But he is ALL HEART and he will take this in stride, adapt, and fight on - I just know it! :yes:
And this incredible colt couldn’t be in a finer hospital, with finer doctors and team players. He is also blessed with having wonderful owners who have demonstrated that they will do whatever he needs them to do in order to help him win this fight.
And we can’t forget the rest of us on Team Barbaro! Just look at the candle count (12,125 from 45 countries - and growing by the minute). :eek: I’ve been lighting candles every day for Bobby - and tonight have lit many, many more. So many prayers are being offered for Barbaro - our miracle just has to happen.
Stay strong, rest, and keep your great spirit Bobby - you CAN do this! :yes:
Follow this thread almost daily and have lit my share of candles. Apparently,
so have a lot of other people–don’t think this many candles were lit last summer when things were at their lowest.
If candles can heal, Barbaro should have it made. If not, there is no doubt in my mind that his people will do what’s best for him. My impression has always been that his recovery has been about him, not about money.
And Alex, as always, thank you for the updates!
Jingles and prayers. My heart sank when I read the updated topic. I am sure the Jackson’s will do what is best for their beloved boy.
12,502 candles lit! YAY!
But it looks like a bunch are going to be burning out soon…let’s keep up for our favorite fighter.
Hope we get a better report this morning. I’m waiting and watching this board for some news.
Thursday Morning ~
Update 1304: Lots of media coverage of Barbaro as you can imagine. For now I will highlight the articles written by the writers who were at New Bolton yesterday:
Mike Jensen: Serious setback puts Barbaro back in sling
Ed Fountaine: BARBARO SUFFERS SERIOUS SETBACK
AP guy: Vets: Derby ace Barbaro is ‘a horse that wants to live’
This article also includes a brief comment from Michael Matz: Doctors upbeat despite setback for Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro
And of course, people around the world are getting the news: Barbaro suffers major setback
Lets keep positive thoughts for Barbaro.
Thanks, Alex
in reference to his current way of going, it was previously mentioned that specifically due to his left hoof integrity and status, he had NOT been able to work theraputically. the left hoof, or lack of, has become the primary concern. fair enough, and rightly so apparently.
anyone that has experienced even half a fracture as Barbaro can agree that the recovery process is no party, no matter what the prognosis is. neither is physical therapy.
to R D Lite, ever sorry for your painful loss.
to War Admiral, so very well said. post #3393
to VirginiaBred, the usual: thank you : )
Thank you, VB. My heart simply aches for him and his owners, doctors and all of his loved ones I sincerely hope that whatever is best for him long term, will be done.
Pulling for him
From the New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/11/sports/othersports/11barbaro.html
Barbaro was said to be resting comfortably last night after his months of slow, smooth recovery were interrupted by 36 hours of pain caused by damaged tissue in his left hind hoof.
Barbaro has been trying to regrow a hoof destroyed by laminitis.
The colt’s owners, Roy and Gretchen Jackson, and the veterinarian who cared for him while he was racing, Dr. Kathleen Anderson, said yesterday that they remained optimistic that Barbaro would fully recover. They indicated that this latest setback, part of a long and harrowing convalescence, was not as serious as previous episodes.
Each of them visited Barbaro and said the colt’s condition was improving as the day went on. Anderson said Barbaro was eating well and resting quietly in his stall in the intensive care unit of the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals in Kennett Square, Pa., when she left him in the late afternoon.
“I do not think it as dire as it was in July,” Anderson
Great news! Tremendous thank you as always VB! Off to light my candles for today.
