oh boy…
last night I was thinking the updates were waiting to release something. By that I mean the times it was “update is that Barbaro was laying down eating,” or “Barbaro seems comfortable,” but nothing else. Now saying he’s a little less comfy…I’m not looking forward to the next few days & updates.
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/special_packages/latest/16562123.htm
[B] Barbaro’s comfort concerns doctors
[/B]By Mike Jensen
INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
For months, Barbaro’s biggest medical issues have involved his left hind foot - not the right hind leg, the one that suffered catastrophic injuries in last May’s Preakness Stakes.
But doctors at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center now are wrestling with issues regarding his overall comfort in both hind feet, his co-owner Gretchen Jackson said today.
“He’s got a lot of issues, and not any of them is bad enough to say goodbye. But put together it’s not a good day for Barbaro,” Jackson said in a telephone interview late in the afternoon.
Asked if there had been a medical procedure performed today, Jackson said that would be a question for surgeon Dean Richardson, who could not be reached for comment.
and
At that time, Richardson also reported that an abscess near the lateral heel of his right hind foot had been drained and that the brace that was applied would allow more regular treatment of that foot.
However, Jackson said today, “The brace didn’t work on him. They had to take that off. He really didn’t like that brace they put on him.”
One positive note is that Jackson said no new laminitis has been found on any of Barbaro’s feet, front or back.
Please use the link above to read the entire story
I just went and lit a bunch of candles. This isn’t looking good right now. I know he can rally, but I’m such a worrywart!
Thanks, Alex~
Update 1390: Today (saturday) was another tough day for Barbaro. He did undergo a procedure, the nature of which I am not aware. I did speak to Peter Brette later this afternoon and know that after the procedure Barbaro was comfortable and standing and I think they were pretty comfortable with what had occured. Keep your thoughts positive for Barbaro.
I want to add something in regards to abcessing and laminitis/founder: abcessing can be part of the healing process. Just speaking from my own founder case, he abcessed so badly in one hoof that at the toe/coronet the opening was two inches long. Both bulbs were about 3/4" as well. When I syringes tetracycline per the vet into one bulb, solution shot out of the toe. Same with the other heel bulb. That means they were connected! :eek:
Now I’m not going to sit here and say that’s all that’s going on, since the doc is concerned. I’m just offering that up since I went through a terrible ordeal as well.
It seems peculiar that so many people have so much interest and speculate so wildly on horse they have never met - I want Barbaro to survive as much as anyone, but am quite content with the Bloodhorse or NBC updates rather than the daily play-by-play which really provides no new insight, but just reiterate the best healer is time, and nothing really happens that quickly. What are you guys going to do when he is moved from there, and life is pretty much normal? Or if he is put down?
Though I did hear Alex got a girlfriend out of all this - ONE FOR THE BOYS!!!
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Though I did hear Alex got a girlfriend out of all this - ONE FOR THE BOYS!!![/QUOTE]
I really love all of your posts. 
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It seems peculiar that so many people have so much interest and speculate so wildly on horse they have never met - I want Barbaro to survive as much as anyone, but am quite content with the Bloodhorse or NBC updates rather than the daily play-by-play which really provides no new insight, but just reiterate the best healer is time, and nothing really happens that quickly. What are you guys going to do when he is moved from there, and life is pretty much normal? Or if he is put down?
Though I did hear Alex got a girlfriend out of all this - ONE FOR THE BOYS!!![/QUOTE]
And I find it peculiar that a woman would post under the alter “hunglikeastallion”.
VB was here from the first moments after the accident giving us credible info on Barbaros injury, and now his recovery. We are all very grateful to her.
Why and how these people choose to support Barbaro is their own business. They aren’t hurting anyone. I know I would love to have a prayer team this strong in my corner if I were ever to fall ill.
There is a Barbaro thread in Off Course titled “On Barbaro”. Your comments would be more welcome there.
It is a good thing I am not a women - if I was my username would be MangeyMare.
I just think it might be best to let Barbaro and his people deal with things while we are quiet observers, rather then Monday morning quarterbacks/backseat drivers.
I am sure with Alex’s new girlfriend he should be spending time practicing his cookeing, charming her, etc.
The only part of this I disagree with is that when people don’t talk, information gets lost. I appreciate the updates from VB, even if I wouldn’t do with Barbaro what the Jacksons/Dr. Richardson are doing. But at least we can all learn something from it. Such as, the abcessing. While it’s terrifying some (and understandably), if it’s what I think it is, he’s in a healing stage! My only point is that most of the folks here believe in Barbaro, want to see him better, and hope that good comes out of all this even if he doesn’t make it.
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It is a good thing I am not a women - if I was my username would be MangeyMare.
I just think it might be best to let Barbaro and his people deal with things while we are quiet observers, rather then Monday morning quarterbacks/backseat drivers.
I am sure with Alex’s new girlfriend he should be spending time practicing his cookeing, charming her, etc.[/QUOTE]
I would say that 99% of the postings are positive, hopeful and far from negative, and second guessing. Those in the the other 1% are in my ignore list!! Wanna join???
Some of us are “fight to the end” types, some battles we’ve won, :D, some we’ve lost 
, but we’re ready to cheer on those like the Jacksons, and Dr Richardson, who like us try, and try again.
Now back to the main reason for this thread!
VB, thanks for all your updates. Barbaro got a mention on the news here this morning (unusual though we are in KY). Things do sound a bit more grim at the moment, and the emotions certainly have to be taking a toll on the Jackson’s. It is my hope for them that they only hear the “positive” responses and can shut out the negative, hateful ones, and continue to make their own decisions, based on the horse they love and see everyday. Please let them know that whatever happens with Barbaro, that there are many, many people here that think that they are the epitome of bravery and class, and so is the big horse.
I haven’t posted in a very long time but check this thread every day to see what is going on with Barbaro. Thank you Alex for keeping us up to date and thank you VB for posting Alex’s updates.
I do hope this latest is a sign of healing and not a set back.
This morning I was looking for some photographs to put in some coasters I received at Christmas. I pulled out some shots my husband took from the 1996 Olympics. For some reason this one particular series of show jumping shots caught my eye. My husband had taken pictures of the scoreboard so that we would know who was in each picture. It was Michael Matz riding Rhum :D. So I will put them in the coasters and say a prayer for Barbaro.
Thanks VB & Alex for the updates!! Sending jingles and prayers.
Thanks, Alex~
Michael Matz had a nice winner earlier in the day at Gulfstream, Crusader Rabbit, paying $130.40! Both Chelokee and Round Pond worked yesterday. Peter was happy with both works.
I will endevour to get an update on Barbaro later this morning, early afternoon. Mike Jensen updated his story: Owner: ‘It’s not a good day for Barbaro’
Continued prayers for Team Barbaro.
It’s a rare occasion that your animal’s every day and treatment is highlighted in the media to inform people, but also to open it up for criticism. I am just thankful Team Barbaro is handling this with class and dignity and always remembering THE HORSE’S COMFORT comes first. When he’s ready, he’ll tell them. I don’t think anyone who visits this thread on a regular basis will truly question the Jacksons and Dr. Richardson. They are doing what their hearts and Bobby are telling them to do.
Going to go light some candles.
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