I don’t know if this has been mentioned(as I only read the last few posts) but this month there is an interesting article in Smithsonian magazine about Barbaro and laminitis.
Yes, and I posted the link. Thank you (however) for checking!!!
Thanks ALex~
The Fundraiser to be held at Delaware Park from 7 - 10 pm, which is being planned for the night before the April 29 celebration, will benefit the Laminitis Fund at New Bolton Center and Thoroughbred Charities of America. For anyone interested in attending or donating an item, please e-mail [B]Jennifer Duffy[/B] (jenduffy@comcast.net).
thanks for all the continued updates…It is a very nice thing for you to do.
Thanks Alex~
Finally I was at Delaware Park yesterday finalizing some of the plans developed by Sharon and her team for the events next weekend. We now have capacity for 550 to attend, so we have more room for late comers wishing to sign up. Other details will be added to the Barbaro Celebration page. For the fundraiser the night before about 180 people have noted they will attend, again, the more the merrier. I had a conversation with Thoroughbred Charities of America, all proceeds can go to them, and they will then forward half to the New Bolton for their Laminitis Fund. Everyone who buys something can then write a cheque to TCA and will get a receipt for tax purposes. Lots of details are now starting to fall into place.
Barbaro’s Birthday
Keep his spirit alive
Barbaro, the most famous racehorse in recent history, never lost a race in his short career. Although a tragic accident kept this courageous colt from reaching his full potential, he captured the heart and soul of America and the world with his unmitigated spirit and will to live.
Purchase a Barbaro print from Fine Print Collection and you’ll be helping to keep Barbaro’s spirit alive through the Thoroughbred Charities of America. We have three beautiful prints available: Barbaro and The Unbeaten Barbaro, both by artist John Fawcett, and Barbaro: Kentucky Derby, by artist Christine George.
Celebrate Barbaro’s birthday (April 29) by purchasing one of these beautiful portraits for yourself or your favorite Barbaro fan. By doing so you’ll help the TCA in their mission “To provide a better life for Thoroughbreds, both during and after their racing careers by supporting retirement, rescue and research and by helping the people who work with them.”
Thanks Alex~
Mrs. Jackson left a message at 7:15 am this morning. She had just received a fax: Barbaro’s baby brother was born at 2:08 am this morning weighing in at 148 pounds. All appears well at this early stage.
O my goodness, that is a big baby. Big congratulations to the Jacksons, and thanks for posting that birth announcement. 
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O my goodness, that is a big baby. Big congratulations to the Jacksons, and thanks for posting that birth announcement. :)[/QUOTE]
Ditto, big baby, but what color is he??? Another striking bay?
Thanks Alex~
Update 1782: I just spoke to Mike Jensen, he was just leaving Mill Ridge Farm after seeing La Ville Rouge and her new son. He was excited to see them being turned out and seeing Barbaro’s little brother outside!
Much of the news this morning is on Barbaro’s newest full sibling, born yesterday morning at Mill Ridge Farm. There’s a picture of the new colt here and some more detail about La Ville Rouge’s other foals here.
Includes a beautiful picture of LA VILLE ROUGE
Speaking of Chelokee, there’s a good article on Chelokee and Michael Matz in the Inquirer today – here’s hoping he makes it into the field.
VB, thanks for the updates. They are great and you are fantastic for keeping this thread going for those of us that don’t take the time to dig out more stories about Barbaro and the others.
That foal is as handsome as can be - and how straight his front legs are for just being a few hrs old! No bowing over a barrel at all. Mom, La Ville Rouge, sure is a beauty. It easy to see how Barbaro got his looks! Nicanor has almost the same star that Barbaro did but he also has the stripe down and over his nostrils. I’ll be anxious to see him shed out and cleaned up. Hm, speaking of cleaned up, it’s time to go see if I can find a couple of horses under their current layer of mud! :eek:
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20070422_Barbaros_trainer_steering_Chelokee.html
A nice article about Michael Matz and Chelokee.
wow, you can really see the resemblance in that picture of La Ville Rouge! I can also see the similarities and resemblance in both of Bobby’s little brothers. I am anxious to see Nicanor and the new one mature…even if they never make it to the track. They’re still something special. :yes:
I am also hoping Chelokee makes it to the Derby, though I regret that I don’t expect him to win. It would just be really nice to see him get there.
I echo that thanks, VB. You have been tireless in this, and though many of us don’t post that often anymore, I’m among those who check in daily. My respect to you!!
Thanks Alex~
Update 1793: Barbaro’s legacy: A better life for horses is now online; it covers just about every angle of the Barbaro Effect, from efforts to end slaughter to funding for laminitis research and everything in between. FOBs and TWR are mentioned specifically thanks to Alex, so have a read and enjoy the spotlight!
Thank you Alex~
There will be a special winner’s circle tribute to the Jacksons at this year’s Kentucky Derby, between the 6th and 7th races. Barbaro’s Derby victory will be replayed on the Churchill Downs screens and they will be presented with a check for the Barbaro Memorial Fund.
Thanks VB and Alex. I am choking up with tears already.
I find it so hard to read anything about Barbaro. I still wish, well we all do.
