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Oh yeah! I think we ALL want to know the answer to that question. Quick, woman, tell us WHERE TO SEND $$$$$!
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Team Member
You already are a team member! Welcome to the BB, too! :yes:
Welcome majicsmom! We do not discriminate on breed of horses owned, ridden, bred or dreamed about on this thread! We are united as one for Bobby because as VB said, we are ALL TEAM BARBARO!!
From the Baltimore Sun article:
"Gretchen Jackson said yesterday at a news conference in Pennsylvania, where Barbaro is being cared for. “It’s not about money, it’s not about limelight, it’s more about the horse and the beauty of it and the integrity of it on a lot of levels.”
She has my vote for owner of the year!
No it isn’t about the money…it is about the horse.
Great Lady!!!
Can I have an Amen???
AMEN and HALLELUJAH SWEET JESUS!!!
WHAT SHE SAID!!!
Ditto Eggbutt with the AMEN and HALLELUJAH!! 
Boy, I wasn’t able to get in this AM right off. 
The forums opened but the various threads wouldn’t! But once in later on, I was able to go and light a couple of candles for Barbaro. I do that every time I come to this thread, which is about 4-6 times/day! Sometimes just 2 candles, and sometimes a candle from each of my 4-legged critters and myself.
With the hot weather lately in the NE, I’ve actually caught up on both COTH and UDBB. It was too hot to do anything but feed the horses and hose them down. I know they liked the cold water. Even my little Dennis the Menace QH by the name of Chocolate stood stock still for his shower.
Anyway, I’m glad Barbaro has a wonderfully air conditioned stall to be in. I told my 2 horses and they were green with envy! LOL
Here’s pulling for several more months of good updates from NBC about our boy! I really and truly feel Barbaro doesn’t just belong in name to the Jacksons, but they are kind enough to share him with all his faithful followers!
Just lit my candles for Bobby. Will be thinking of him tomorrow at 7:00 and lighting more candles. Continued thanks to VB for everything. Every day along is one day closer to getting well. God Bless the team at NBC. God is watching and I think he likes what he sees…
Barbaro pleads guilty to armed robbery
every day I google Barbaro. . .
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200608/s1705477.htm
Hey, VB - just wanted to thank you again for your wonderful updates! Lit another candle. I’ll be hanging out with lauriep on Saturday evening and will be thinking about Bobby!
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How’d he get out of NBC? I bet Vinnie the Hoof was in on this heist!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Would that be August 12th or tomorrow the 5th?
Don’t forget you are welcome to use my farm for whatever, park few cars and car pool, just 6 minutes to the FH.
[B]Thanks to Alex~
[/B]Update 372: A couple of articles that I have been meaning to post. The first, from UCDavis, discusses Bobby’s sling: UC Davis Discoveries Supporting Barbaro. It is always nice to read the source of the innovations we see at work. The second article is old, I think I have not posted before, however its a good one on Dr. Richardson: The Man Whose Job Is Saving Barbaro. Its written by my favourite newspaper writer (Mike Jensen) and is just very interesting. No excerpt, its best just to read it in its entirety.
The following is an excerpt from a comment, left by Marky (6:20 pm):
The teachers show us where to find hope
The warriors fight slaughter
The poets inspire with their prose
The healers pray and meditate
The clowns create joy
Such is the Barbaro effect. When 2 or more gather with the same goal, the power is overwhelming. Let’s allow all to do what they can. Take what you can from this site and use it towards that glorious champ who has been able to change his whole life even his personality to survive.
I am Thankful for everyone here who fights for Bobby.
Update 371: Some random pieces for this update. I e-mailed Jeannine Edwards about possible ESPN racing coverage this weekend, it looks like they are covering racing saturday and sunday, this was her e-mail response:
yes, we are doing the obligatory “barbaro update”. just a mention in the news segment like we have been doing the last few weeks. it will come 22 minutes into the show. we have the whitney and test on sat… great showdown between flower alley and invasor, 2 of the best older horses in the country right now. on sunday we do the haskell, matchmaker, and WV derby. the haskell has bluegrass cat and strong contender, among others. graham motion has framboise in the matchmaker… another tough motion filly on the turf??? we shall see.
The following are from the comments posted today, some more great content!
Mary Evans (3:07 pm)
BOBBY’S SONG
Tune: The Red, Red Robin
When our big brave Bobby comes
Clippity-clip-clopping along, along
There’ll be great rejoicing
We’ll all be voicing a hap-py song
So chin up, chin up, you thoroughbred!
You’re always out ahead–
You’re strong, the doctor said-- Live long, run and be happy!
That is our prayer for you-
We’ll all be there with you
Singing our song
When our brave, sweet Bobby comes
Clippity-clip-clopping along, along
When our sweet brave Bobby comes
Clippity-clip-clopping along
Toby (3:21 pm):
(singing a little off key)
Eat your carrots every day,
Stay in the sling and play play play,
Grow hoof grow, heal leg heal.
That’s become our daily appeal!
A little nip here, a little nip there,
Show everyone how much you care.
Keep on doing like you are,
You’re our little shining star!!
MWAH Barbaro!..See ya later
Faleecia Taylor (4:23 pm):
To look into the eyes of a HORSE is to look into the soul of all that is kind, patient, selfless and good. To see Barbaro is to see this in a magnificent form. He has reminded so many of us of the things that most of us so often forget. As majestic as he stood on the race track his strength and will to overcome his current odds are far more soul reaching. The spirit that guides us through the hardest of days has many angels. Barbaro, in this most difficult of times has surely brought so much to so many. As we look to Barbaro and his state of wellness daily one can’t help but think of all horses throughout our great nation and the horror of some of their plight.
As the owner of 15 horses of my own. All of which will live and die with me I can’t help but cry for those that are lost to unspeakable ends. Maybe Barbaro is reprensentation of not just a great racing champion but a champion of all that he represents. Maybe part of his legacy will be in how well he represented all horses everywhere in a manner that has reached out to the souls of the world. May he ride on the wings of angels until he can once again ride on his own.
Gloria (5:18 pm):
A Hero of a Different Color
(Inspired by the posted words of Kathy - 8 years old
“Barbaro, I know you didn’t mean to be a hero, but you are.”)
Innocence, youth, such talent and heart,
You were still growing up, and doing your part
To run for the roses and prizes more rare,
To abandon yourself to the thrill of each dare.
You bestowed upon Peter the rides of his life,
And your trainer and owners, their dreams brought to life.
You romped and we witnessed your own special gifts,
But the depth of your soul had yet to be glimpsed.
Living your life, so playful yet poised,
Finding the best, in yourself…and in us,
Once again victory lay in your path,
When almost at random, life changed in a flash.
But then, like the champion we knew you to be,
You held yourself calm, with sweet dignity,
And though you were hurting, you sensed and obeyed
A voice from within that said “Trust them…this way.”
You managed to triumph when no one could say
For certain that you would stay with us that day.
Your spirit adapted, your heart said “Don’t quit”,
And now you are learning each day bit by bit.
Do horses have humor? I think we could say
That you certainly do, or it sure looks that way.
Intelligence shows as you patiently fight,
And your “wicked bright” mind will help make it all right.
As passionate, competent people help guide,
You will find your way home, with love by your side.
Yes, the way may be long, and the going is slow,
But your spirit prevails, and that we all know.
Your legacy now will be different than planned,
Your journey will lead more of us to a stand.
Your destiny met with your head held up high,
Your shining example no one can deny.
Your purpose now changed, or at least it so seems,
From running and chasing a Triple Crown dream,
To entering now a new race we can share,
With nobility, decency, courage and care.
No effort too small, no vision too large,
Renewed interest and focus, we each can “take charge.”
Emboldened to take just one step at a time,
These steps all together can help change mankind.
May we learn from your journey what we need to know,
And then pass it on, to inspire and grow.
To help others in need, both your kind and ours,
To be champions - like you - as we fight for a cause.
Unaware of your influence, blissfully free,
And living your life with such clear purity,
You “didn’t mean to be” a hero, we know it is true,
But Barbaro, you are. And for that we thank you.
WOW!
UC Davis Discoveries Supporting Barbaro
[B]August 2, 2006[/B]
www.ucdavis.edu
As Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro fights to recover from life-threatening complications of an injury suffered during the May 20 Preakness Stakes, equipment developed at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is being put to work to help save the famous colt.
The ambulance and splint used to transport and stabilize Barbaro after his right rear leg broke in three places were developed by Gregory Ferraro, now director of the UC Davis Center for Equine Health within the School of Veterinary Medicine. Both the ambulance and splint, manufactured by Kimzey Welding Works Inc. in Woodland, Calif., grew out of the company’s work in the 1970s and 1980s with Ferraro, who was then a racetrack veterinarian and president of the Southern California Equine Foundation.
The ambulance features a hydraulic system that lowers the door to the ground and a winch that can pull a stretcher and horse safely into the ambulance, as well as a movable wall that can gently squeeze a standing horse to support it during transport to a veterinary hospital.
When Barbaro’s condition worsened, they turned to using a novel sling developed at UC Davis called the Anderson sling. This unique lifting device allows a horse to be supported, with the weight taken off the legs, and to sleep standing up. It was developed at UC Davis by John Madigan, an expert in emergency equine veterinary medicine at UC Davis in conjunction with welder Charles Anderson and Rich Morgan. The sling was designed for use to lift weak and injured horses and has found its way into veterinary clinics around the world. The system uses a rectangular metal frame, hoisted above the horse, with a unique support that comfortably lifts the horse by the skeletal system. It is now also commonly used to support horses following surgery or an injury, and to airlift injured horses via helicopter from remote locations.
“The sling has saved many horses that could not rise on their own or needed to be comfortably supported in the upright position while they recovered from an injury,” Madigan said, noting that more than 100 modifications were made to the sling during its eight years of development at UC Davis. “It’s gratifying to know that Barbaro is resting comfortably in our sling and can rest his injured leg.”
“We hope that this type of work continues,” Ferraro said. “We are still far from solving all of the problems associated with equine performance injuries.”
I would like to offer my daily thanks to VB for all the updates. You have brought Barbaro into our personal lives. He gives me hope and faith that miracles do happen and that not every race horse owner is all about business… Do the Jacksons have any idea how many people are pulling for their horse? I always try and check the site at least once a day but if at work I cannot post just read… So we are still JINGLING and lighting candles in NY. I will be there in spirit at the vigil on Sat…
Thanks again
[B]Thank you Alex and of course, Tim~
[/B]Update 373: I spoke to Peter Brette late this afternoon, while he did not have an update, he assumed all was well. Michael Matz is now visiting Barbaro later in the evenings in order to see him out of the sling (too late for me to get updates from the visit anyway). Peter is planning to visit Bobby tomorrow, I am going to go to NBC with him (hopefully), although I will not actually visit Barbaro. I just want to see how everything looks in the reception area etc., as well as of course talk to Peter directly after his visit to get some insights etc.
So, we assume that no news is good news. That’s good news!
Jingles for the Big Horse!
[B]Thanks Alex~
[/B]Update 374: As we wait for an update this morning I thought I would post a couple of things. First, a Barbaro video: Barbaro Splish Splash (nice and light). Melissa H. has created a Barbaro site that includes all the poems etc. that have been included in the updates here: For The Love Of Barbaro. (These will also be included on the fan media page.)
Mike is continuing his progress: Mike’s top groom, Angel will be coming with Rochelle and the children. He hasn’t seen him since the accident.
A quick reminder, tonight, 7 PM east coast time, we will have a Barbaro vigil. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, spare some time for Barbaro.
