I do hope the Jackson’s realize that when Bobby goes ‘home’ from NBC that he will expect his very own swimming pool! :lol: :lol:
I figure we can use some humor on this thread! 
Off to light a few more candles for Bobby. 
THANKS VB…candles lit. I have been anxiously awaiting the news on the cast change and how his foot looks. Can’t wait to hear more about what they saw. Fingers crossed, curb chains jingling and candles lit for all involved that the progress is still very positive.
Thanks, Alex~
Update 405: No update yet. I will catch up with Peter once I am finished riding (two more to go) but he did mention he plans to visit today. I started a little earlier this morning (5:20 am) and certainly before the sun started. It does seem we have quite a few foxes around, and they are not shy. I saw at least two while on my first set (at least I think they were foxes, either that or the deer are shrinking). The only other set on the track first thing was Michael Matz’s set (of ten horses / riders).
Later I caught up with Tim, Barclay Tagg’s assistant. He told me about Showing Up this weekend (which we know), but I was more interested in his time working for Allaire DuPont (he worked for her for 20 years until she recently passed away). He was there when Kelso was there (not during his racing period) but noted he used to get many visitors (by the bus load). People can still visit his grave is on the farm, they just need to call ahead.
And later still, I nearly fell off (trainer did not see, it was coming onto the track, 2yo rearing up). Nearly, but not quite!
Has anyone seen or purchased the new Barbaro Breyer Horse Model? I was checking out their website and $10.00 of every model sold goes to New bolton. Cool Huh!
That’s great. I didn’t even think about there being a Breyer model but I should go get one, to go with my Secretariat.
Thanks Tim & Alex!
Update 407: New Bolton Center press release: Another smooth cast change for Barbaro:
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is doing well this morning after the cast on his right hind limb was changed late yesterday afternoon under general anesthesia. “The leg looked good under the cast, especially considering the length of time that he has been in a cast,” said Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Surgery. “The radiographs also were encouraging. There is no sign of active infection. This is further supported by his markedly improving blood values over the last two weeks. He had an excellent pool recovery; he is a very intelligent horse and has definitely figured out the whole process.”
The cast on the right hind leg encloses the foot and extends up to just below the hock. It will continue to be changed regularly until the fractures and joint fusions have healed completely enough to sustain full weight bearing.
The bandage and protective boot on Barbaro’s laminitic left hind foot continues to be changed daily. “The appearance of the foot is very good. It is dry and healthy looking with excellent early regrowth at the coronary band,” said Dr. Richardson.
Barbaro remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the University of Pennsylvania’s George D. Widener Hospital, where he is recovering from injuries suffered at the Preakness on May 20.
The next update will be posted on Tuesday, August 15 unless there is a significant change in Barbaro’s condition.
He had an excellent pool recovery; he is a very intelligent horse and has definitely figured out the whole process."
You’ve got to loff a smart TB. Go Barbaro!!!
Barbaro is my hero and obviously one smart cookie!!:sadsmile:
I am going to lite a few more candles for you my boy!:sadsmile:
WHEW! Thank you Lord…tears of joy.
Where are the pics?
Off to light more candles while doing the happy dance of joy!!:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Pics on the timwooley site – see virginiabred’s sig for link.
How wonderful to hear that good report on Bobby and that both his legs are doing well. I think of him often each day and always check here first thing in the morning. VB is a lifesaver for all of us who are so attached to this horse. I am hoping the day will come when I can go and see him in person out in his paddock enjoying the sunshine. Have to go light some more candles…
[quote=Davignport VB is a lifesaver for all of us who are so attached to this horse. I am hoping the day will come when I can go and see him in person out in his paddock enjoying the sunshine.
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[B]I can’t believe how attached I have become to him, myself.
Very emotionally attached. :sadsmile:
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It really is amazing isn’t it? I sometimes imagine he’s one cranky fellow with all his nipping and biting and everyone is being kind by not mentioning what a nasty horse he really is, but so far no one has said anything but positive wonderful things that sound like any normal stallion that has been confined for months! Regardless, I’m almost as emotionally attached to him as I am my own horses. I’d love to visit him one day too!:yes: :yes: :yes: A COTH Field Trip to visit Barbaro at home!!!:yes: :yes:
great news!
Thanks as always VB for keeping us so well informed! I come here at least once a day to make sure “Our” boy is still doing well. I went to the tack shop today and saw they had Studmuffins…so I’m putting them in the mail asap to Barbaro’s attention at New Bolton…they look good enough for people to eat!
It is so good to hear that everything is progressing well and that Barbaro is being so smart about everything!
Thanks VB–as always, a fantastic job.
Is there any chance of getting some new pics of Bobby? We haven’t had any for a month–I’d just like some new pinups!
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What good news and WHAT A RELIEF!!! I was beginning to wonder if they were trying to find a kind way to deliver bad news. Shame on me! Whap whap!
Off to light a celebratory candle or dozen.
As always thanks VB for the updates… I am cautiously optimistic about this horse…I hope he pulls through. He is the post child for how equine patients should act!
Off to light another candle…
VirginiaBred:
As always, thanks for updating us on Barbaro and also many thanks to those the keep you updated as well. It is wonderful to have one place to go to get the latest info. And, what wonderful news of his steady progress. Prayers and jingles continued for our boy.
