[NormsRevenge]

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro looks out from his stall in the intensive care unit at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center for Large Animals in Kennett Square, Pa., Tuesday, May 23, 2006. Barbaro underwent surgery Sunday after a catastrophic break of his right rear leg Saturday during the start of the 131st running of the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore. (AP Photo/The University of Pennsylvania, Sabina Louise Pierce)

[dakine]

ping

[SF Republican]

Even if Barbaro becomes a stallion - can someone explain this line? is he not a stallion now?

[NormsRevenge]

Thanks to All for all the cards, letters and email..

I wish there was a way to show my appreciation for all your prayers as well, but I am a horse after all. ;-)

Love Barbaro

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ping

[NormsRevenge]

Dr. Dean Richardson feeds Kentucky Derby champion Barbaro a carrot at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center May 23, 2006. The condition of Barbaro continued to improve after the Kentucky Derby champion suffered a life-threatening ankle fracture in the Preakness Stakes, the surgeon who operated on him said on Tuesday. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY REUTERS/ Sabina Louise Pierce/University of Pennsylvania/Handout

[NormsRevenge]

Veterinary surgeon Dr. Dean Richardson rubs Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro's head in the intensive care unit at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center for Large Animals in Kennett Square, Pa., Tuesday, May 23, 2006. Barbaro underwent surgery Sunday after a catastrophic break of his right rear leg Saturday during the start of the 131st running of the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore. (AP Photo/The University of Pennsylvania, Sabina Louise Pierce)

[ZGuy]

"he was laying down very peacefully, sleeping in his stall"

That can't be. According to the reporter on NBC, "Horses can never lay down because they'll die. That's why you have to to put them down when they injure a leg."

I guess Barbaro didn't get the memo. (Maybe they can now market him as a "miracle horse" that can lay down . . . and live!)

[MotleyGirl70]

Each day as he shows signs of wellness and is behaving himself in that stall is encouraging."

Wonderful news for such a beautiful animal.

Get well soon Barbaro.

[HairOfTheDog]

His odds are looking better in every report!

Ping!

[Uncle Hal]

I talked to my brother in law this morning who is an equine veterinarian. He said generally horses that have these kind of injuries do not survive. However since his care is the best in the world he might have a decent chance.

[GSWarrior]

[pj_627]

He is so beautiful! So far, so good. Best of luck to this noble boy, and his apparently wonderful owners.
Prayers going up to God for one of His most beautiful creature's full recovery, and for a future happy life down on the farm.

pattyjo

[Veto!]

Aren't they collecting and freezing sperm now? Then even if his leg is too weak for the mating game, his progeny will go on.