Thanks Alex: Update 1439: The fifth clip from the Hennegan Brothers (First Saturday in May): Barbaro grazing at Fair Hill after the Derby.
:yes: Two Simple, you and I butt heads every now and again, but I have to say I agree with you 100% here. Thank you.
[ Why wasn’t anyone mourning and lighting candles and writing letters to the Iditarod athlete who fought a long battle with cancer and lost? You know she had a young son she left behind. It was horribly tragic and sad.
.[/QUOTE]
The name is Susan Butcher. Don’t forget it. And yes, many people were affected by her death, and there was a huge outpouring of heartfelt sorrow from those who touched by a quality human being, even if ever so slightly. Much like a certain quality horse mentioned in this thread, she fought hard until the end and died with the dignity of her character intact. She did not give up early and easily. And she is sorely missed by the sled dog racing community.
Two Simple, if you feel that the horse should have been put down earlier than he was, the next time you have an injured horse, you can put him down right away if you wish, whether or not the horse is still trying to deal with and heal from the injury. That is the time you get to make the decision, when it is your horse. Then everybody spectating can second guess and criticise your decision, and remark that they would have decided differently, and better.
Sunday, Thanks Alex~
Update 1440: Sue McMullen wrote a nice piece on Barbaro (and mentioned this site) for today’s Scottish Herald: A fight too far for champion.
Mike Jensen writes in the Philadelphia Inquirer about “First Saturday in May” from which we have benefited already with the barbaro clips the Hennegan Brothers have been posting on youtube: Barbaro makes it into the movies. The article notes they plan to do a separate documentary on Barbaro:
“We are going to pursue our own Barbaro documentary,” John Hennegan said. “He’s an important historical figure in the sport.”
Barbaro Struck a Common Chord
http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20070204/2057778.asp
“No wonder we fell in love with a horse.
A country driven mad by partisanship found common cause in Barbaro - an utterly neutral reservoir of hope, beauty and determination. For a while, we were all in the race with a champion, and, for a while, we were champions, too.”
Update 1441: The sixth clip of Barbaro is now available from the Hennegan Brothers: Barbaro and Peter, Messaging and Michael, walking back to the barn after exercise.
Thanks Alex~
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www.nytimes.com
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/04/weekinreview/04rarick.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin[/QUOTE]
I think this is a really good article. I had no idea that TB racing breakdowns were so much less frequent elsewhere in the world and only an inkling of how much differently the horses are managed and trained.
Cafe Press has added to their Barbaro merchandise.
“Heart of A Champion”
Check it out:
http://www.cafepress.com/barbaro
http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070204/SPORTS/702040337/1002
Barbaro’s legacy: saving other horses
Unprecedented medical effort for Kentucky Derby winner gives vets hope
By MARTIN FRANK, The News Journal
“The amazing thing is that the fracture healed, and that’s what everyone needs to remember,” said Dr. Rick Arthur, equine medical director for the California Horse Racing Board, who has done thousands of surgical procedures on thoroughbreds over the past three decades.
“But it’s kind of like the first heart transplant recipient. That person lived for three or five days after the surgery. From that, doctors could see how they could make things better so other patients could live longer. That will happen from what took place with Barbaro.”
For the whole article, use the link above~
I think this is the best thing I have read in a long long time:
“So, to those who think this whole thing was a waste of time, I would say that if you’re afraid of failure, you’re never going to accomplish anything.”
I think it was very worthwhile, and it gave everyone the chance to know this magnificent horse 8 months longer than we would have if he had been put down right away.
You know NAncyM
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[ Why wasn’t anyone mourning and lighting candles and writing letters to the Iditarod athlete who fought a long battle with cancer and lost? You know she had a young son she left behind. It was horribly tragic and sad.
.[/QUOTE]
The name is Susan Butcher. Don’t forget it. And yes, many people were affected by her death, and there was a huge outpouring of heartfelt sorrow from those who touched by a quality human being, even if ever so slightly. Much like a certain quality horse mentioned in this thread, she fought hard until the end and died with the dignity of her character intact. She did not give up early and easily. And she is sorely missed by the sled dog racing community.
Two Simple, if you feel that the horse should have been put down earlier than he was, the next time you have an injured horse, you can put him down right away if you wish, whether or not the horse is still trying to deal with and heal from the injury. That is the time you get to make the decision, when it is your horse. Then everybody spectating can second guess and criticise your decision, and remark that they would have decided differently, and better.[/QUOTE]
I have often wondered that myself in the past several months. How so much attention and grief can go twords a horse. Now I know it will be taken wrong and I LOVe horses, And lost 2 that were very very special many years ago, but You go on. Humans deserve the attention and prayers and candle lighting.
:no:
Thanks Alex~
Update 1442: Another Barbaro tribute: A Tribute to Barbaro.
Mrs. Jackson sent me an e-mail this morning. In the e-mail she wanted me to thank everyone for their kind love and support. They have received many messages of support and are overwhelmed with how much Barbaro was loved by so many.
Another article:
Barbaro touched a common chord, excerpt:
A country driven mad by partisanship found common cause in Barbaro - an utterly neutral reservoir of hope, beauty and determination. For a while, we were all in the race with a champion, and, for a while, we were champions, too.
That one got me. I’ve watched the others, but this one brought on a major melt down.
Go, Bobby Go!
okay I thought I was done crying but that one just brought the house down…I hope he will not be forgotten by all…Anyone who has different opinions about what should or should not have been done have the right to it but it doesn’t belong here…JMHO
To all those who claim he suffered for 8 months. That it was cruel. Ummm…have you looked at pictures of him while he was at NBC? The horse’s eyes do not lie…he was happy…Barbaro just had such an exquisite soft eye. Maybe you missed the pictures of his gleaming coat…He was a happy horse…If you look at pictures from Preakness Day when he was in the ambulance…now that was a horse IN PAIN AND WORRIED. He was the Jacksons’ horse…Please respect their decisions as horse owners.
He was a stunning example of a horse…
There is a new star up in the night sky, that’s Bobby shining down on us…
Boy, that Tribute to Barbaro just did me in. I have cried for him and all those who love him many times over the past week. But watching that - yeesh, I am now sobbing like crazy. What I great job they did capturing the true spirit and strength of a very special horse.
VB - thanks so much for keeping us all connected all these months - even now.
I’ve watched all the videos on this thread but this video was from another thread and I have to say it was my very favorite. This past Tuesday, I called our local country/western radio station and asked them to play the song dedicated to Barbaro’s memory.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz5xzK4q6Xw
I know I’ve gone thru a box of Puffs by my 'puter just this past week alone. 
Barbaro
Here is another tribute to Barbaro - not created by
a horseman, but really good all the same.
(Kleneex warning - hav’m handy for this video clip)
Has anybody but me noticed how much older Dean Richardson looks in the later photos than the earlier ones? Goodness! He must have spent a lot of sleepless nights worrying about his boy.
