Update 261: Just spoke with Jeannine Edwards. ESPN Sports Center will have a one minute clip tonight, it will include a sound bite of Dr. Anderson, as well as content learned from interviewing Kathy, some of the GMA content and other material. Some of the content will be similar to update 260. Jeannine also mentioned she e-mailed the person in charge of media platforms at ESPN (I think that is what she said) and asked if they could put her entire interview with Michael Matz online (5 minutes, as opposed to the small piece she could use in her update yesterday). That is now supposed to be happening. Now that is cool!
Today is the last day to day coverage from ESPN unless something significant occurs.
When she visited he was in his sling developing a new learned behaviour, almost similar to a child in jolly jumper (her words, I am not sure what this is). It seems to be some kind of energy release, boing around his stall a little bit. This was characterized by Kathy as a positive activity!
Did everybody miss this part?? ROFL!!! Can’t you just see him sitting in that sling going BOING, BOING, BOING - “Whoa, cooooooolllllll!” - BOING, BOING…
This, ladies and gentlemen, is why I don’t think this horse is ready to go yet. First he learned how to use the sling for its intended purpose - now he’s investigating what other entertainment potential it may offer.
Go Barbaro. You totally rock.
Does Bobby have any full siblings? He’s the best looking TB I have seen in a long time!!!
Is his mother still alive?
Oh Yes!!!
Her name is La Ville Rouge, and she has a full brother by her side now, and has been bred back to Dynaformer!
Little bro is a Bobby look alike!
Update 263: Annie, from Kennett Florist left this comment, in response to a few people’s concern with the strain shown by Dr. Richardson in footage today:
Mary, yes I did she Dr. Richardson, spoke to him, he said that Bobby was feeling pretty good today. As I said, Dr. Richardson was smiling the whole time we spoke and although he is definately tired he is very positive. Also saw Dr. Andersen and spoke with her. She is positive as well, said that Bobby is eating well and seemed content today.
I really believe that they have all faith that he is getting well, after the hours and days and weeks and pressure they’ve been under, they are still smiling…that has to be truth!
Annie
KF
Update 262: The following is an excerpt of a transcript from Good Morning America, this morning (monday morning):
Robin: But it’s good to hear his spirits are good.
Dr R: yes, um I mean…they say one of the most important things that we’re assessing is really this subjective appearance of the horse, right now I don’t think anyone could look at this horse and be really interested in not going on, because he looks that BRIGHT AND HAPPY. (caps again added by me).
Robin:That’s great news to hear. I know that you’re very cautious. Just last week you said that the chances of Barbaro surviving were very poor.
Dr R: People want to hear the best and I understand that. But the reality is wer’re not talking about a day to day type of a problem at this point. Really what we’re talking about now is going to be ah ah even at the absolute best case scenario is going to be many months of very extensive medical care and rehabilitation.
The complete transcript, provided by Margaret, can be found in Barbaro Update: 11, with the timestamp: Posted by: Margaret at July 17, 2006 05:15 PM.
The Sports Center coverage tonight covered much of what we know. All in all its been another good day for Bobby, lets hope we see many similar days ahead. Talking about long roads ahead, Mike Rea also seems to be progressing in the right direction.
You know, you only have to give up once. Just once.
To continue requires a type of courage- every single day- that is difficult to define, however, we have learned, it is easier to see, and awesome to behold. It gives us pause. It causes us to be concious of powers greater than our own.
You simply have to look at Michael Matz, Dean Richardson…and, most of all Barbaro himself.
If theirs isn’t the essence and embodiment of courage and commitment, I would have to wonder…how would you define it?
War Admiral posted:
"Did everybody miss this part?? ROFL!!! Can’t you just see him sitting in that sling going BOING, BOING, BOING - “Whoa, cooooooolllllll!” - BOING, BOING…
This, ladies and gentlemen, is why I don’t think this horse is ready to go yet. First he learned how to use the sling for its intended purpose - now he’s investigating what other entertainment potential it may offer."
:yes: :yes: :yes: 
I spit iced tea all over my monitor cause I was thinking the same thing! I think this is not only a very smart horse, but one with a sense of humor as well!
If ANYTHING needs to be televised, it’s Barbaro BOINGING around his stall in his sling!!! :yes:
I agree! Forget about the Mid-east–I wanna see Bobby BOINGING!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Jerry Brewer’s article just takes my breath away and brings me to tears, as does all the wonderful dialogue on this thread. He sums up, so very succinctly, that which is within horses that draws us to them and strikes at the very core for the reason that I have chosen to live and have them as the major part of my life for the last 2 decades. You’re absolutely right… he “gets it”.
Barbaro, as an individual, has shown us that sheer will to live and thrive can overcome catastrophic bodily damage. Maybe not forever, but for this horse to have survived for almost 2 months is almost unimaginable. It’s what we hrosemen refer to as “heart”. As most of us know, when you meet a horse with “heart” you know it. Ability won the Derby, “heart” made it a runaway. Everyone saw it. Even horse novices saw it.
The world now understands that horseman’s term – “heart” (maybe not all, but many more). His saga has also allowed otherwise ignorant people to understand that horses are indeed individuals. And for that I am grateful that Barbaro has sent out that message for his brethren TB’s in the racing industry.
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The visual of Barbaro using his sling like a Johnny-Jump-Up is the first thing all week about him that has made me smile. No, I don’t think any horse who has figured that out is ready to go yet.
Go Barbaro!
Boing Bobby, Boing!!!
The sports reporter on the Denver regular network 10:00 news just said, “And now the most asked question of the day - How is Barbaro?..”
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I’ve known a couple of horses that might BOING in trying circumstances… they are the special ones. God love him.
Jerry Brewer’s article says it all. I am reminded of a wonderful book I had years ago, “Deep through the Heart, with a Touch of Greatness”. It was about TBs.
Rock on Barbaro…rock on. The world is praying for you.
Thanks to Tim ~
Update 264: Two new videos have been added to the Fan Media page. They are Barbaro–Alive and Kicking! and Magnificent Barbaro.
For those unable to see the ESPN’s sunday piece on Bobby (during the delayed Del Cap coverage) here is an excerpt of the transcript from Margaret (full transcript below, time stamped: Posted by: Margaret at July 18, 2006 01:39 AM):
Kenny three days after delivering the grim news that Barbaro’s chances of recovery were poor; veternarians say he’s holding his own. As of early this afternoon Barbaro continues to have a positive outlook and a healthy appetite, despite the fact that he’s wearing casts on both hind legs, he’s on potent medications, and he spends a good deal of time in a sling. Now the vets called his “L” a catastrophic problem", yet the horse is (Jeannine stressed this word) responding well to treatment.
His trainer Michael Matz told me its been an emotionally draining week. His optimism is now been tempered by reality.
VB thank you for the contiuned view into Barbaro’s world. I believe he has the conviction of a champion and that is to win at all costs. He now is in the race of his life and I believe he will come through this. It may be a miracle but we believe!!! Still Jingling in NY…
Unfortunately, some papers are writting articles about ending his suffering…Do these people have animals? If we all had the money we would do the same thing!
I’m going to be going thru Barbaro withdrawal for the next week as I’m taking my 'puter in for R & R. I’ve asked our moderator, Louise, to phone me if something significant happens 
cause I don’t want to hear it on the evening news first.
But I’m hoping Bobby is happily BOINGING and BOINGING away in his sling when my puter comes back! :yes: :lol:
Take care Bobby!!!
The two new videos are both excellent and worth watching! Here is what those who produced them said about the videos and why they produced them:
Update 13: Another video: Alive and Kicking!, thanks Pam Coblyn. An excerpt of Pam’s e-mail to me:
Mainly, what I REALLY wanted to accomplish was to pay homage to Barbaro’s strength, power, will and acceptance of love from those around him. I believe he brought out the best of everyone and I want to pay tribute to them, too, for recognizing that Barbaro has a rare and indomitable spirit.
My video, “Barbaro–Alive & Kicking” features music by Simple Minds
Update 12: Another video on DailyMotion: Magnificent Barbaro. Author:
This video is nothing but Barbaro’s Proudest Moments: Training, Winning Every Race (didn’t have Maiden Race pictures or I would have include it), and just great pictures of Proud Barbaro. The background music is the Main Title from “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron.”
Note: Tropical Park Derby is also absent.
If you haven’t seen all of the great Barbaro videos they are compiled at Tim Wooley’s Racing site with fan comments at:
http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2006/05/barbaro_multime.php
“Alive and Kicking” is absolutley breath taking. I’m going to give my big old horse a great big hug.
Update 265: Just saw Michael Matz this morning on the horse path as his set was coming back from the track, he reported Dr. Richardson had left him a voice mail that Barbaro had another good night last night (Monday night). Bobby was able to get up and down and he remains comfortable. I asked Michael about his visit yesterday (he pretty much visits every evening)…in particular, I asked how Bobby’s front feet were doing and he said that he’d checked them personally and they were nice and cold. That’s good news!
Also, a team from WJZ-TV Channel 13 (a CBS affiliate out of Baltimore) was here at Fair HIll this morning shooting video of the training center, interviewing me and Tim Woolley etc. They will be broadcasting the piece on this evening’s news from 5p to 7p. Or, you can check it out on their site, WJZ.com, sometime after 5:30pm tonight.
updated 7:35am
