Barbaro ~ America's Horse

[Freebird]

Here are just a few of the comments posted over on Tim Woolley’s Racing which are posted below all of his updates:

Good Morning, Mr. B and Everyone.
Thanks, Alex and Jeannine, for sharing the interview with Michael. He seems to be a stoic, but soft hearted person and he certainly deserves for this special son of his to win this race.
No updates from NBC yet this morning, but I hold faith that our Special One had another stable night. Bobby it’s another day. Live it well.
Tim and Alex, I feel like I have to apologize to both of you. Some of yesterday’s later posts were, to me, inappropriate and disrespectful to you. As our hosts on this site, we need to remember our manners and follow the rules. That’s all I wanted to say. Just one person’s opinion for what it’s worth.
Hey, Bobby. Heard you were irritated yesterday. Dr. Kathy told us. Irritated is good sometimes cause it let’s others know where we’re coming from. They just keep picking at you don’t they? Probably waking you up all night to take temperature and blood pressure too. We know handsome, but it’s for the best and you’re smart enough to know that. Glad you like you’re sling. Take every little bit of comfort that you can, like taking a short snooze on Edgar’s shoulder. Sending contiuned love to you today Beautiful Friend as you continue to heal.
Enjoy the new day everyone.
Jill

 
Another morning and I am again grateful that you made it through the night comfortably. It is amazing how so many people are drawn to you Barbaro, and how you have come to symbolize so much of what is noble and part of the American character of perserverance and spirit. I pray for you constantly and hope the miracle of recovery is ahead. Knowing you are loved, keep fighting on!

Posted by: Lorraine at July 16, 2006 01:29 PM
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It's 4:45 am here in California... Just wanted to check for any updates about how you did last night. Took part in the vigil and know many, many others did also. With all those prayers and love you should be doing much, much better today. Will check back for updates soon. God speed.

Posted by: Deborah at July 16, 2006 12:51 PM

Powerful steed, beautiful boy –
Career cut short right out of the gate;
Your triple crown now hope, courage, and love –
Fight with us now, as we pray and wait.

I have never been so drawn to a horse, as I am a dog person, but the magnificence of this beautiful animal is riveting. Thanks to all the doctors and medical staff for doing all that can be done, as we continue to hope and pray for a good outcome. Keep up your spirit, Bobby, Don’t leave us now.
With much love and healing thoughts,
Janet Goodman in Georgia

Posted by: Janet Goodman at July 16, 2006 12:55 PM

 
 
[B]It amazes me just how many people this horse has touched!!:yes: [/B]
 
[B]Gallop on Barbaro!!![/B]

[Susan_P]

Freebird,

I think these comments reveal that we do value each and every day of life. It should also mean we value each and every life.

Love is a verb.

[War_Admiral]

@carol_okc

WA, I hope you don’t mind, but one of our fellow arab nuts quoted your incredibly beautiful post on our regular site, ablackhorse. Surprise! It moved some folks to tears, and gratitude. Thanks again… from me, and from my precious horses. May ALL of our horses share in Bobby’s recovery!

Not at all, glad to hear it!! I’m honored.

[VirginiaBred]

Remember, ESPN2, at 5pm EST:

If you can, tune in 5 pm ESPN2 from Delaware Park, they will include Bobby coverage.

Likely Sports Center at 6 will too (they have done religiously the past few days).

[tradewind]

War Admiral’s post was one of the most beautiful things I have read lately…thanks so much for sharing it with all of us.

[War_Admiral]

@adventurebeachponies

While no horse is a “house pet” I find it bizarre that he suggests that thoroughbred race horses are wild and dangerous and compare the danger level to that of a tiger or mad fighting bull.

Maybe we should put three cages in a row with a man eating tiger in one, a crazed fighting bull in another and Barbaro in the third and see which cage he would rather step into. Barbaro or one of my race horses might mug him for a carrot in a “wild moment”

Geesh.

Agreed. I e-mailed a letter to the editor about that.

[VirginiaBred]

[B]Thanks Tim & Alex!

[/B]Update 251: Starting a new entry as the comments of the previous updates seems to be behaving oddly. I went to Delaware Park, but left before the big races to come back and watch on ESPN2. I am still waiting to watch (the races have run)! I did get to Delaware Park early in order to meet Jeannine and go and watch her interview with Michael Matz from yesterday at Delaware Park (a piece of which should be included in the ESPN2 piece). It was a very good (5 minute) interview. It makes me think that while I understand only a segment of the interview will be edited into the TV coverage, the entire interview should be made available on the ESPN site (hint hint). You could see Michael get visibly emotional as Michael noted towards the end of the interview:
“All it takes is one miracle” (when discussing Bobby’s prognosis)… and with tears in his eyes “he’s a fighter”
We snapped a couple of pictures of a nice poster from a fan (7 yo Taylor), who is dropping the poster (along with her parents) off at New Bolton on their way home.

[cartera45]

That article about race animals being wild animals was about the silliest thing I have ever read. That guy has obviously never met a Shetland pony! I’ll take my chances with the OTTB any day.

[VirginiaBred]

Here’s some more of the Associated Press article from today:

While Barbaro’s condition is being constantly monitored, it was a relatively quiet weekend around the New Bolton Center. Residents and interns tended to their rounds, checking on the many other animals in their care. One resident said he’s treating two goats in the stall next to Barbaro’s.
The weekend brought an outpouring of sentiment from Barbaro fans. Baskets filled with apples, carrots, mints and packages of sugar cubes and several flower arrangements were delivered for the third straight day after Richardson said Barbaro had laminitis.

[VirginiaBred]

[I][B]Team Barbaro!!!

Remember what Michael Matz said today:

[/B][/I]“All’s it takes is one miracle” (when discussing Bobby’s prognosis)… and with tears in his eyes “he’s a fighter”

[Carol_Ames]

Will someone please clarify?

I am confused ; Who is the rider ridernin theICU with a traumatic brain injury?I thought somehow it was Peter Brette. How is he, the injured rider,doing?

[VirginiaBred]

Mike Rea had an accident. You can read more here:

http://mikerea.blogspot.com/

[VirginiaBred]

Update 252: No new update this evening. It seems this Bloomberg article: Racehorse Barbaro Keeps Positive Attitude, Healthy Appetite (thanks Lisa) seems to confirm what we learned earlier today.
While things remain critical regarding Laminitis, I think the next “event” is a cast change on the right hind, likely early next week (me speculating).
Some have noticed Delaware Park has a cool video “Get Well Barbaro”. Others may notice how similar this is to Beautiful Barbaro. Great work Jayne! For those new to this site you may want to look at all the entries on the Fan Media page. Its pretty awesome (I can say that since I did not contribute)!

[gubbyz]

Anyone know where that awesome video of all of Barbaros races with the music from Braveheart in the background is? I cant find it anymore. I love it and want to save it.

[adventurebeachponies]

Latest Barbaro Update …

From Tim Wooley’s Racing Blog Monday AM:

Update 253: Barbaro had another comfortable night last night (sunday). Again, he was able to get up and down two or three times. Michael Matz relayed this positive news to me as I was coming back from the track at 6:50 this morning (monday morning). He had just spoken to Dean Richardson.
Updated 7:10am

here is the link:

http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2006/07/barbaro_updates_9.php#comments

[Bugs-n-Frodo]

I am only able to check in once in a while because my computer at home is down for the time being. I keep shecking back and am constantly thinking of Barbaro! Thanks for the updates!!! Love you Barbaro!!!

[sporthorsefilly]

Yeah Barbaro, Keep up the fight, champ!

How can you not get tears in your eyes, we all love that boy and all the people involved with him.

[adventurebeachponies]

Tim Wooley posted this morning’s update within 20 minutes of passing Michael Matz on the horse path … he is jumping off of his horse and posting from the barn!

I just thanked him for all of us on his blog and let him know we were all here at the racing forum at COTH watching for his updates.

If you want to read the thousands and thousands of comments or send a message through Tim’s site the link to the latest updates and comments is:

http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2006/07/barbaro_updates_9.php

If you scroll down to the bottom there is a box for adding your own message.

There are 8 pages of earlier updates and messages archived as well… it would takes days to read them all!

The main site address is:

http://www.timwoolleyracing.com

[eggbutt]

As always, Thank you VB (and now including Adventurebeachponies) for every update!

[Goldylox]

Barbaro,
We are still jingling for you!
VB,
your updates are the only way I hear what is going on! The news yesterday made it seem he was really past the point of any help:(
I can check this daily and know how Barbaro is really doing:)
Thank you:)