Barbaro--more good news!

[spindrifter]

Barbaro continues to improve

September 19, 2006

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — According to veterinarians at Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital, Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro continues to gradually improve. “He had an excellent week,” said Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Surgery. “We replaced the boot on his left hind foot with a bandage because the hoof is doing well.”

In addition, Barbaro continues to be comfortable in the cast that has been on his right hind leg for the past three weeks. “We won’t change it unless there is a reason to do so, and we will continue to monitor his comfort closely before deciding when to replace or remove this cast,” said Dr. Richardson. “He is enjoying his daily excursions outside to graze, and his appetite is excellent.”

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http://www.vet.upenn.edu/newsandevents/news/Barbaro_Update9-19.htm

and...

Ed Fountaine, racing writer for the New York Post, did a quick interview with Edgar (Prado, Barbaro's jockey) today about his visit with Barbaro yesterday. It will be in the New York Post tomorrow. Ed gave me a quick run down of the interview. It was Edgar's fourth visit. Compared to his previous visit in July, Edgar said that Barbaro looked brighter, had gained weight, and was walking around as if nothing had happened. <snip>

http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2006/09/barbaro_updates_74.php

[Scooter24]

1. excellent news!

:woohoo:

[TomInTib]

2. I hate to say it, but...

this is the best thing that I have heard all week.

You can't keep a good Horse down!

Viva, Barbaro!

This almost makes me cry.

Oh, fuck it. I will admit it.

I am teary enough to have to concentrate on the keyboard to hit the right letters.

Thank you, spindrifter, for you have absolutely made my day.

Tom

[spindrifter]

5. Barbaro is that special inspiration for all of us--

I admire the talented, committed people who are taking care of him.

[Horse with no Name]

3. Absolutely awesome!

I am glad he is doing so well.
Poopoo to those who want to scorn his progress because his owners have the money to give him the best care possible. They aren't the ones at fault because Americans don't have healthcare.
:toast:

[Booster]

4. That's nice. I hope this valiant horse lives a very long life in a

pasture full of the most beautiful mares around. Best news this week.

[Judi Lynn]

6. Thank you, spindrifter. Such good news. Hope it continues. n/t

[keepCAblue]

7. Continued recovery for Barbaro...fond remembrance of Fog

Lost in the Fog, last year's Eclipse Award winner for Sprinter of the Year, sadly lost his battle against cancer. He took a turn for the worse Sunday evening and was humanely euthanized. Fog was the most exciting horse in the eyes of Northern California fans since Seabiscuit. We will miss you, Fog.

Lost in the Fog Euthanized

[spindrifter]

9. Yes-Fog was a real loss--

no one will ever know that horse's real potential, as the vets believe he was suffering from his cancer long before they diagnosed it. It may well have kept Fog from showing his real ability.

[Subdivisions]

8. I am very happy for this majestic creature. Sending out good

vibrations and wishes of lush green meadows for this heroic horse.