The Live New Bolton Update was one of the hardest thing I’ve ever had to watch.
Dr. Dean Richardson and Mrs. Jackson’s tears, and her husband struggling to keep his voice even, showed the deep committment and love they had for this brave stallion.
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It was on ESPN at the news conference. It was a short conference and they cut out before the questions were finished. Even Dr. Richardson stopped a few times to compose himself so as not to cry on national TV. But he also kept his sense of humor intact.
When asked what made Barbaro stand out more than other patients (paraphrased, of course), he answered “He was good looking.”
VB… where? It wasn’t on my ESPN… ack! Some football talk.
Oh I missed it… I am sure it will be on CNN or FOXNews tonight in some form.
They will re-run the Press Conference on ESPN, CNN and MSNBC. It will be on all the National Nightly News station as well.
It is a sad day.
I do not think it is fair for people to make any judgements as to what should or should not have been done, as we were not there.
I do believe that the Jacksons loved Barbaro very much, and did what they believed was right.
My heart goes out to all who knew and loved this gallant horse.
In the words of Stanley Harrison:
Somewhere, somewhere, in time’s own space
There must be some sweet pastured place
Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow
Some Paradise where horses go.
For by the love that guides my pen,
I know great horses live again.
RIP Barbaro - give Timely Writer a nicker for me. 
NEWS CONFERENCE on Yahoo… go to www.yahoo.com and look at news lines in the box, click on Barbaro line.
I was able to listen to a 3 minute freebie of the audio. Does anyone know if the entire press conference will be available online someplace?
…and then Barbaro lays down, rolls his way out of his earth suit and canters away.
I had checked this thread first thing this a.m. as I have for the past many months (thanks from the bottom of my heart, VirginiaBred and Alex), and hoped we were having just another bump in the long road. Then I had to leave my office.
Unfortunately, a business colleague who had just seen the CNN report gave me the devastating news in a very matter of fact, conversational manner as we were walking into a business meeting. It was difficult to maintain a professional demeanor, as I was totally unprepared.
RIP, Barbaro. My heart goes out to all of Barbaro’s connections.
ABC had a online live feed of the entire press conference – it just ended but may be available at their site.
Barbaro
May this be the proverbial nail in Racing’s coffin.
This cruel sport has, pardon the pun, run it’s course.
You want to run like hell and break down your own body…have at it. You want to run a young, innocent animal into the grave for selfish monetary gain, as far as I am concerned there is a special place in hell reserved for those who do.
They just showed it on TVG and are now having a discussion on Barbaro’s amazing life.
The pain in the voices of Dr. Richardson and the Jackson’s was almost too much. Barbaro exemplified the best of class, courage, determination, and heroism all of which have enveloped those closest to him. That was obvious today in the press conference.
After Lost in the Fog died I remember thinking how thankful I was to live during the time that he was running and see greatness that I will always remember. I feel that way even more so today, I am glad to have gone on this ride with the champion Barbaro.
My heartfelt thanks to all who have kept this thread updated. We can all learn from Barbaro and his connections and I am so thankful that they chose to share him with us.
Godspeed Barbaro… you will sadly missed and never forgotten… you will always be an inspiration to horses and horse lovers everywhere.
rest in peace, barbaro
I know alot of us wished he could live to sire little Barbaros and be happy, but I know that he could never have the quality of life he could have here on earth. Though I am deeply saddened by his death, I know he is in a better place now, somewhere where he can once again gallop as he did that day in Kentucky. The restriants of earth and gravity must no longer affect him, and he can now run like he never could before. I’m sure he’s up there frolicking with the likes of Man O’ War or Secretariat - at least I hope so.
His will to go on despite adversity served as a daily inspiration to me during these long months. I will never forget these past months I had experiencing all his triumphs and pain. He will remain in my heart forever. The racing world has lost a true champion today, one who proved his heart both on and off the track, and he will be remembered forever.
Barbaro
Godspeed, gallant gentleman.
You are romping now in green pastures under golden sun where pain cannot follow. You will be sadly sadly missed.
Like so many others I’ve checked in here daily but being at work had little time to post. Right now I just want to go hug my horse but between working late and snow squalls that probably won’t happen until Wednesday. I guess tonight I’ll have to cry into a little poodle’s neck. V.B., you have put so much heart and soul into this; keeping everyone updated and taking some flack along the way. You must be exhausted, too. Thank you hardly seems adequate, but thank you so much for helping us all to be part of this very special community of Bobby’s admirers.
"This was a remarkable effort. I make no judgment about whether it was right or wrong, except this: IF they had succeeded (which they almost did), they would all be heroes. It takes courage to try, courage to take the risk with such a high-profile chance for failure. I applaud the courage of the owners and the medical team. And I admire their ultimate compassion and wisdom to make the right decision for Barbaro when the time came. "
Cartier: I hope you don’t mind one correction - While the outcome wasn’t what we all hoped and prayed for - they are heroes.
I am so sad for him, and why did it have to happen on my birthday. He is no longer suffering and they did what was in his best interest but he had so much heart. I saw him at NB ((when we took my older stallion up for collection last year)) Bobby was a very cool horse, looked at you as if to say “hey, whats up! come hang out a while” - he will be widely missed. RIP - Condolences
on a sidenote…I looked on Ebay just to see what merchandise was doing. Breyer models are going for $300 or more!!! Holy crap!
Personally, I believe this will strengthen racing. It shows owners aren’t the money-hungry and uncaring people they have been thought of. And Barbaro showed the true grit and determination that are at the heart of a Thoroughbred.
How rude of me, I realized I did not thank VB for all of her hard work and dedication keeping this thread updated EVERYday.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to being so dedicated to this thread for so many months. I can’t believe that just month ago, I though this thread was going to be ending soon, on a GOOD note, with Barbaro being released from NB. Now, barely a month later “we” are sending Barbaro off to the rainbow bridge. VB, bless you!
I had a sinking feeling last night that this was going to be the end of poor Barbaro. I know that the owners did everything humanly possible for that horse. Poor sweet couragous boy. May you meet some new friends at the rainbow bridge. :sadsmile:
