That’s a very good update!
What a fighter…what a clown 
Ditto:sadsmile:
VB - again I wanted to thank you for all your hard work keeping us updated on Barbaro. If it weren’t for you, many of us would not have one place to go to get these updates. I am sorry for some of the mean spirited remarks that I have recently read here - I hope that you will not allow a few snarky posters to bother you. I, for one, am grateful for your efforts on behalf of this great horse.
That last update made me teasr up as well!!!:sadsmile: :sadsmile:
But then I got back to thinking of him in his Johnny Jump up and I am all smiles again…that is the cutest image in my head!:winkgrin:
Thanks, VB for all the updates!
ABP, keep your negativity to yourself, as it’s not wanted here.
Wow - some people!!!:eek:
Anyway, this is one of the first places I come to when online, and check it as frequently as I can. Others look to me for information as well and I’m able to give it, thanks to VB’s connections and her timely postings. THANK YOU, VB!!! :yes:
Onward…
More jingles for Bobby, you boinging boy!!!
VB, you’ve got a heart of gold to continue this! Snarky posters leave it alone. This thread is for updates and good well wishes.
Thank you again VB! Prayers and jingles for Barbaro continue
Just lit two more candles…super thanks for the 284 update! It was wonderful!
I wonder if I’ll still be able to hear how Bobby’s doing 6 months from now when he’s home and out of the hospital? I’ve grown so attached to him and, like others, come to this forum first thing every morning and several times throughout the day to check on him. Once he’s back home I will miss the frequent updates on his continued progress…see, just trying to think forward and imagine him happy in his pasture, gimpy or not, enjoying life in the winter sunshine.
Thank you Virginiabred and all others for all the positive updates. I am learning to skip over the negative personal ones and focus only on the posts that pertain to Team Barbaro!!!
Wow, I can’t believe it’s been a week since we heard that word! Each little step forward is such a great thing…
VB, I’m also in great thanks to the work you’ve done. I fell into the snarky poster’s hands in the last set of them, but we don’t need to let them ruin it for now. We’re all very aware, and we’re all jingling like mad
Go Barbaro! My candle is still lit
I don’t know if anyone else caught this. Last Friday, Barbaro received a post on the UPenn website from a very important person. I 've pasted the post here:
"Dear Barbaro, I made an agreement with God last night. If you recover from this, I will literally eat my 10 gallon cowboy hat - right on national television. This is no joke. Our nation needs you.
George W. Bush, 60; Washington, DC, USA "
Giant CA sized jingles continue for Barbaro and the entire team supporting his recovery.
I read this thread every day and have posted on it only once or twice…BUT, now I feel compelled to post…WOULD EVERYONE PLEASE QUIT. I had to wade through 3 pages of bitching until I could get the update.
VB - you’re an amazing resource and I truly appreciate all you’ve done to keep us all updated. Out here in CA, it’s Barb-a-what? Thankfully, I have this thread to keep me updated.
VB, is this for REAL??? :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Really? Seriously??? Now I have one more reason to prayer harder for Bobby to recover!!! Of course, let’s define “recover” since we’ll never live long enough the see the hat eaten even if Bobby lives to a ripe old age! Can you imagine the spin that will be put on that one??!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Yup. Link provided…
Actually it is probably correct. IF he recovers the bones should be fine, the hoof should be fine and he should be able to cover a normal book of mares (say 100 not the abnormal coolmore books) and at a guess of say $75,000 a pop that’s $7.5 million in ONE YEAR. (He might start out as “low” as $40,000 but I doubt it with his pedigree AND being America’s sweetheart). Even if he only lived a few years and had complications or another break (a la Hoist The Flag, Boitron, etc) that’s $37.5 million in 5 years. 75 million in 10 years assuming he is any good. NO idea what if any fertility insurance they might have though, I think that usually requires a horse to actually be heading TO stud to get a policy. But his life insurance policy would be substantial but not at the coverage he would have if he was recovered and having a stallion deal set up. And certainly nothing compared to his potential if he ends up being a GOOD stallion.
The hard part is GETTING him there. Some horses recover only partway and they do have endless problems (Exbourne) and have to be put down within a few years. But if he recovers fully the leg won’t be pretty but it should be functional. There are TONS of breeding TBs out there with fusions. Tons with laminities and/or founder too I guess if you want to get technical. And they don’t have NBC taking care of them…
Amen! :sadsmile: I come here for updates–please take your complaints to a different thread. Thankyouverymuch. :yes:
Thanks to Tim & Alex:
Update 286: A couple of comments have cited more sources for Barbaro pictures, the sources are: Deborah Tracy-Kral and Turfangels.com. The following story was left in the comments, I truly hope it does not offend anyone, I thought it was heartwarming:
Last evening a friend and I were on our usual Wednesday evening ride. He had his grandson with him which was unusual. This boy was a knotheaded little cowboy in every sense… riding a little one eyed pony that we got a couple of years ago from people that didn’t need a horse in the first place. For that matter, all of our horses came and still come form places like that. But anyway, sometime around 7, Cam asked his Pa, “ain’t it time to pray for Barbaro?” This embarrased his Pa I could tell, and took him aback as we had never even discussed Barbaro. I spoke up and told him yes sir,it is. We dismounted and bowed and prayed for Bobby. Two old knotheads and one young one …and three horses that shouldn’t be around anymore. Barbaro has indeed touched many many lives and we are so grateful. Daily prayers and best wishes and prayers from the Gates of Eden Farms.
Posted by: David at July 20, 2006 04:53 PM
OK, off to The Whip. I think it will be a good turn out, and I am hoping it includes people who may have visited Bobby today so I can provide an update later.
Amen and Thanks VB! I wish more things were as non-offensive as update 286!
Barbaro’s recovery going well
Thursday, July 20, 2006
The doctors Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro remain pleased with the colt’s condition today. Barbaro has been recovering from lifesaving surgery at the New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa., since his injury during the Preakness Stakes.
Barbaro is stable today with good vital signs for the seventh straight day as he continue to recover from a shattered right hind leg and laminitis in his left hind leg.
Dean Richardson, the chief surgeon attending the Kentucky Derby winner at the New Bolton Center, said this week that Barbaro’s condition was not likely to make any dramatic changes soon. Barbaro takes small walks around his stall and seems to have found comfort in his supportive sling.
“His vital signs are good and his attitude remains positive,” Richardson said. “He slept well and is comfortable this morning.”
