news conf. on ESPN news now (though I’m sure y’all know that)
The blogger reports and poster reports on this bulletin board are coming from friends of “connected” people either to New Bolton or friends of someone close to the situation and are still “unofficial”.
The media cannot report anything unless it is confirmed and official.
practically jogged back to his stall
what channel is reporting it?
I cant find it…
He is badly bruised, but doing very well. Still has to get thru a long recovery. That is all that was said.
From the Blood Horse
Barbaro Surgery Complete; Standing in Intensive Care Unit
Date Posted: 5/21/2006 8:57:21 PM
Last Updated: 5/21/2006 8:57:21 PM
Surgeons reported that Barbaro’s seven-plus-hour surgery has ended, and the classic winner who was severely injured in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes (gr. I) is in the intensive care unit at the New Bolton Center and standing.
A complete press briefing will follow
Did actually see a smile on his face, but obviously very tired.
I was doing well until MM said he went into his stall and immediately started munching his hay…now I’m crying (tears of joy, this time, though 
)
All look tired, but relieved, relaxed, and glad all went well.
Hearing this news has made my entire day (which has been short since I woke at 3:30pm…but don’t forget I didn’t go to bed until 8am!) 
Michael said he looked great
He jumped up and down a few times when first on his feet, but didn’t hurt anything. Walked on it immediately after.
This is all fantastic news!
A long way to go…but off to a good start
That is so amazing!!!
Fusion does not occur immediately. They have put everything in place to fuse, and hope it does. It takes months to fuse the joint.
DAMMIT! ESPN NEWS!! Cut the conference off! Switched to TVG, who is a little behind, BUT, maybe they’ll carry the whole thing…
btw, I have to give kudos to Dr. Richardson for his truthfulness and tactful bluntness on the cost of surgery and treatment on our horses!
A commercial break during a LIVE news conference???:mad:
Guarded optimism. All things look good but its a long road. Oz is a long way away but at least he is on the way.
I am happy but tired.
Check with the press for more quotes.
I am hoping you all keep jingling.
Have a good night.
~E
Huge hugs and kisses to the entire surgical team. And continued jingles and prayers thoughout the night
Says all the things that can go wrong, it is still a coin toss, but he seemed VERY optimistic. Both the Dr and Michael smiling and joking with relief at how well it has gone so far.
Well The press conference…
Was excellent! Dean Richardson is an amazing man, and quite a personality… I am sure most of you saw it, but it went well, he is standing on his leg in his stall, The cast is from just below the hock toover his hoof! He has a LCP plate… (Locking compression plate) with I think he said 16 screws. Michael Matz was in good spirits… The press asks such dumb questions… One thing Richardson did say, He is not saying he is cured or fixed, its many many weeks to go, for fusion, and many things can go wrong, But hes stable now! We all have to pray!!!
That’s surely a good place to start!
