Please let Barbaro survive!
Not posting in quite some time and now two in one day :eek:.
Has anyone read “The City of Falling Angels” by John Berentdt? He is the guy that wrote “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”. I am only half way through it but there is a palace in Venice, Italy named “The Barbaro”. So far I have learned that this palace has had some major set backs but came through well. Hope the same happens for our guy :yes:. I am really worried :sadsmile:.
Gretchen Jackson spent time with Barbaro on Sunday, and said her colt is "still bright-eyed and still eating.
“It’s not over 'til it’s over,” she said. “I’d say he’s comfortable and being treated very well. As long as he’s comfortable … Dean knows our feelings. We trust him.”
Link to Richard Rosenblatt’s article:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/28/AR2007012800374.html
[QUOTE=Anne FS;2175086]
From Sports Illustrated:
“It’s something that we are watching closely, and that could also be a thing that could lead to us quitting,” Richardson said.
The colt was doing well Sunday, according to Richardson, and “we will continue to treat Barbaro aggressively as long as he remains bright, alert and eating,” he said in Sunday’s update sent out by the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa.
Based on Richardson’s advice, owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson have been making the decisions concerning Barbaro. Their major concern from the start has been to keep Barbaro comfortable.
“No one is interested in putting the horse through any type of misery,” Richardson said. "We’re going to treat him the best way we can as long as he stays comfortable. And we’re going to stick with that no matter if his chances are 1 percent or 90 percent.
“If he gets to the point where we just don’t think it’s reasonable to go on, we will not go on.”
I know that some on this list think the above is all lies.
I don’t.[/QUOTE]
Based on the fact the horse was doing well according to Dean Richardson when this was written (Sunday/TODAY), I have a bit of hope for Barbaro. :yes: I’m not giving up the ghost until they (Team Barbaro) do! :uhoh:
The candles are at 12,260 and rising!
Just had an update on NPR.
They stressed that he is “still taking peppermints from people”.
this colt has been through a lot, as we all know. He is in good hands. And to have had him as long as we have had is ia gift. Barbaro has had his set backs and we all knew from the beginning that this was a terribly “iffy” situation. Let’s all remember that he is getting the best care that he can and his apparently lovely temperment is getting him through all this.
We all on this thread LOVE this horse. Let’s hope for the best and leave all in the hands of the experts that are caring for him.
LOVE that champion!
Two Simple & co.
Please, please, please–just leave us alone in our current misery over this situation. If you must resurect your "I told you so"s and "this is wrong"s, please start another thread elsewhere to do it.
Just … Please. Not again. Leave it. Leave us alone.
Thanks–
Per Alex: Mrs. Jackson’s words are very comforting I think.
“It’s not over 'til it’s over,” she said. “I’d say he’s comfortable and being treated very well. As long as he’s comfortable … Dean knows our feelings. We trust him.”
I feel we all need to look to Gretchen Jackson as the best inspiration one can have at a time like this.
She trusts and believes. And so do I.
feel we all need to look to Gretchen Jackson as the best inspiration one can have at a time like this.
She trusts and believes. And so do I.
Jan. 29, 2007 12:08 AM
Me too, VB
Well, this is a public forum, and anyone can post whether we agree with one another or not. And that is a wonderful thing.
I know most here are trying to keep exclusively happy thoughts, and that’s great, but censorship? No way!
Anyway, back on track…here’s wishing for the best possible outcome and that the new procedure WORKS.
13,250 candles from 62 countries and still growing!! Up from 3,000 this morning!!!
did you light some candles today??
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=barba
There is no attempt at censorship. The intent is to use THIS thread JUST for updates- and comments directly related to the updates- and to use OTHER THREADS on Barbaro for discussions of what is, or is not, the “right” thing to do.
It makes it a lot easier for those of us who are looking for “the facts, nothing but the facts”. We don’t have to wade through lots of opinions.
When we want to expres our opinions, or see other peoples opinions, we go to one of the other threads.
It is not a question of “happy thoughts”. It is separating the updates from the opinions.
Barbaro
I have lit more candles. I have done this since the first day they started. No horse has had more prayers, candles, or treats for the staff and Barbaro then the one and only!!! My heart is heavy tonite. What happens is out of our control and I know it will be the right decision.
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There is no attempt at censorship. The intent is to use THIS thread JUST for updates- and comments directly related to the updates- and to use OTHER THREADS on Barbaro for discussions of what is, or is not, the “right” thing to do.
It makes it a lot easier for those of us who are looking for “the facts, nothing but the facts”. We don’t have to wade through lots of opinions.
When we want to expres our opinions, or see other peoples opinions, we go to one of the other threads.
It is not a question of “happy thoughts”. It is separating the updates from the opinions.[/QUOTE]
Thank you Janet for expressing what we all feel. If we all put the nay-sayers on our ignore list-no one would quote them and get my ire up.
Need to think positive. :yes:
Sending major jingles for Barbaro. He is always in my thoughts.
In many ways this ordeal has been harder on the owners than on their horse, who displays this unwavering will and “heart”, the very attributes – that “something” – humans cannot quite put a finger on, yet so admire. Even nationally, from non-horse people.
Many of us have “been there” going through the ups and downs of a catastrophic injury or illness with a horse that we adore.
I have to believe that those who have criticized the lengths to which the owners and team of veterinarians have taken to save this horse have never owned one with that kind of heart and determination, like Barbaro, who consisently bounces back – presenting a “sparkly” demeanor in the face of adversity, eagerly letting everyone know by their behavior and attitude they are NOT suffering enough to want to “go”. BTW, this IS how horses tell you “how the ARE” at the moment.
The fact that the owners and vets have based their decisions on what Barbaro is “telling them” by his attitude and demeanor day to day, has my utmost respect. To me, it’s a breath of fresh air to see a horse not being treated like a motorcycle that cannot be repaired – and thus relegated to the trash heap. They’re listening to their horse.
Horses that have this kind of heart are really tough on the humans who are trying to help – you just “go with them”. The folks that read about it on a BB don’t get it either until they’ve owned one.
In the end, whether he lives or dies, his life will not have been without an impact on other horses with a catastrophic leg injury. Winning the Derby and what he “could have been” (winner of the coveted Triple Crown) may, in fact, not wind up being his legacy. His legacy may be in what was learned that can help other horses. And to his owners who have spent the time and money in this endeavor, I am truly grateful for that! We all should be.
Unless you’ve owned a horse who has that special something that WILL, many people can’t understand why you’d “let this go on”. Not all horses are like Barbaro – many would have succumbed some time ago. They’re listening to what this horses’ attitude and demeanor say and that tells them whether to go on or throw in the towel.
I have no doubt that if Barbaro’s condition can no longer be managed to keep him with that “sparkle” as they work toward repair and rehab (which is often a longer haul for many horses with lesser injuries), they will indeed let him go. They will, I have no doubt.
In the interim, all we can do is keep our fingers crossed and thank the owners and their team of vets for their understanding the “individual” horse, going with him…which, because Barbaro COULD DO IT – ultimately will help veterinary medicine to benefit others.
For this is very upsetting. We had hoped for a long time he would recover and at least so he would live a happy life at home. It is a long shot to say the least now but I am jingling and lighting candles here in NY. It has been a long hard road for Barbaro but it is not over yet…
He is stilleating and is bright eyed that is A POSITIVE thing…
Just wanted to check in and send my prayers out to Bobby, his entire team, the Jackson’s, and everyone else who knows him and loves him. I’m sorry I’m not a frequent poster on here, but I check in at least 2 times a day. I’ll be going to bed with a little extra prayer for the big boy.
Tenley
Those of you who have lived through a devastating situation with their beloved horse and cared and nursed for this creature with all your heart and soul, as the Jackson’s and Dr. Richardson and all those involved with Barbaro have, will tell you that when indeed it is time , the horse will let you know. I have been on this awful roller coaster ride and my mare who was fighter and I loved with all my heart told me when it was time to let go. You can see it in their eyes when the fight is up. I don’t believe that anyone involved in Barbaro’s recovery would have taken this as far as they have if for one moment they saw he was not up for the battle ahead. Some horses have a incredible will to survive. I pray he will continue to fight and indeed if he cannot, trust me , he will let them know it is over. All my prayers for you dear Barbaro and prayers and strength to all those who love and watch over you…
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