Barbaro ~ America's Horse

[sunnyfarm]

had to respond

Couple of points that come to mind-while this is a public forum, most intelligent people agree euthanasia is a choice the owner makes with his vet, and is largely dependent on owners bank account and horse’s level of comfort etc. I think if anyone honestly thinks this horse is not receiving proper care and is actually ‘in pain’ they are mistaken. Also, a horse in pain and wanting to go is obvious, it doesn’t need a debate to identify a horse in pain, it is obvious. His owners and vet will know IMMEDIATELY when that point is reached. Until then it is a private matter and it is beyond shameful to second guess the decision making of these people- obviously in pain themselves.

[BBowen]

Sid - very eloquently said. Thank you for putting into words.

VB, as always thank you for keeping us up to date on all the latest.

Sending many prayers and jingles for Barbaro, the Jacksons, Dr. Richardson and all of those close to this magnificent horse. He has been a miracle all along, so I continue to think along those lines. I have no doubt that all involved will do what is right for this horse and he is calling the shots.

[War_Admiral]

20,046 candles lit!

[Sonesta]

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He’ll tell them when he is done. Unless you have ever seen the look, its hard to explain. But they’ll know.[/QUOTE]

Yes, you are very correct. Been there, as have so many. And right now, it seems he is not ready to give up. Go Barbara!

[Oakstable]

Sid said it beautifully.

Nothing to add to that sentiment.

[VirginiaBred]

Update 1401: Jeannine Edwards just called to let me know New Bolton Center is planning a press conference for some time later today.

[Jessi_P]

[QUOTE=VirginiaBred;2176703]
New Bolton Center is planning a press conference for some time later today.[/QUOTE]

Not good. It might be time.

[Oakstable]

Let’s not second guess. Just keep lighting the candles for Barbaro and his extended family, which includes the b-zillions of his fans.

[Spoilsport]

I am sick to my stomach with fear after reading he didn’t have a good night and about the press conference. I hope my intuition is wrong. Even when we think we are prepared for the worse it still hurts like crazy.

I don’t know the Jacksons, Dr. Richardson, or Barbaro, but they have won my admiration and I support them whatever they decide to do.

Thanks, VB and Alex, for always keeping us updated!

[VirginiaBred]

Alex is heading to New Bolton to send updates from there.

[War_Admiral]

Anyone know what time the press conference is???

Jingling.

[VirginiaBred]

No, but I’m assuming it will be soon - within the hour.

[smilton]

He’s gone
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2007/January/29/Kentucky-Derby-winner-Barbaro-euthanized.aspx

[cvl]

RIP

[War_Admiral]

Godspeed, dear Barbaro.

Many MANY thanks to VB and to Alex for the hard work over the last months.

[VirginiaBred]

[B] Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro euthanized

[/B]Barbaro, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) whose battle to overcome injuries suffered in the Preakness Stakes (G1) attracted worldwide attention and a legion of fans, was euthanized on Monday morning at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center.

Gretchen Jackson, who owned and bred the Dynaformer colt along with her husband, Roy, said that Barbaro’s front feet were beginning to become affected by the limited ability of both his laminitic left hind foot and his fused right limb that was shattered in the Preakness Stakes to bear weight.

The decision was made early Monday after consulting with Dean Richardson, D.V.M., chief surgeon at the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school.

“There was not a foot that was not affected,” Gretchen Jackson said. “He just would not lie down. He had not layed down for two days now. That can’t be good for him. He’s got to get the weight off of his feet. They were bringing him in and out of the sling, but his front feet were showing signs of laminitic changes and we just thought rather than put him through any more else. He had been good up to the beginning of this month, and then everything went.”

Barbaro, who became the sixth undefeated Derby winner in history when he won the 2006 Derby by 6 1/2 lengths, demonstrated considerable discomfort on his right hind foot over the weekend and underwent surgery to insert two pins in his right hind cannon bone in an effort to eliminate all weight bearing from the right foot on Saturday. The procedure was described as a last ditch effort to keep Barbaro comfortable enough to continue his recovery.

“Dean said, ‘The good stuff takes a long time, and the bad goes fast,’ “ Gretchen Jackson said. “That seems like that’s what it was, it went really fast. We all are really, really confident that he didn’t suffer. We know that he was pain free and we just didn’t ever want to see him…it’s an issue of pain and quality of life. If it’s not going to happen, it’s just not going to happen. We just owed it to him to give him the best.”

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2007/January/29/Kentucky-Derby-winner-Barbaro-euthanized.aspx

[Gunnar]

Godspeed to you Bobby! You are my hero!

Thanks to VB, Alex and all involved. My heart goes out to the Jacksons and Dr. R.

[Davignport]

Godspeed Barbaro. You put up a brave fight and now your pain is over…

[moonriverfarm]

I am just sick. Sick. But comforted in knowing he was in the hands of people who did what was right. GODSPEED, BOBBY, and give a whinny to Bruno wneh you pass him.

[BBowen]

RIP Barbaro. My thoughts and prayers are with all of those close to him.