Barbaro Enjoying Quiet Holiday Weekend

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[beyond the sea]

"The only thing I could think of was him. I wanted to pull him up and comfort him as soon as I could." -------

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God bless him for that!

[beyond the sea]

"If you want a pet, get a parakeet or a goldfish. Lots less maintenance. " ----

Moroooooooooooooooon

[beyond the sea]

Danke...........

[Rte66]

No, it looked like it opens up, like hinged or something - it's fiberglass. He opened it and looked - didn't take it off. Not sure how that works, but it was "open" and then back on and closed up.

[beyond the sea]

God ........... that animal is beautiful. Thanks for the pics.

I must say..... I am a 59 year old male who was last in the presence of a horse back at summer camp around 1957.

;-)

I never got to know horses well at all .......... all I knew and felt was that they seemed to be mysterious and wonderful creatures.

Prayers for this good fellow!

[eleni121]

Morons react to the facts like you do...in ignorance.

[beyond the sea]

yes

[beyond the sea]

If you wish to make lame, foolish, and meaningless comments like you did before: "If you want a pet, get a parakeet or a goldfish. Lots less maintenance." ------- get off this thread.

You are not needed, appreciated, or wanted.

[eleni121]

get off this thread.
You are not needed, appreciated, or wanted.
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Self appointed Lord and Master of Free republic? LOL. Jim Robinson would have a laugh too.

[onyx]

Thanks for the links and the pings!

[beyond the sea]

LOL................ this thread is NOT about "parakeets or goldfish........ and their low maintenance".

Just admit it........... you stepped in it.

This thread IS about the goodness and well-being of this horse.

It's cool. We're all a little off base at times.

Take care and be well.

Signed: Self appointed Lord and Master of Free Republic.

;-)

I think we all love this wonderful animal........... and parakeets.

;-) ;-)

[beyond the sea]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/horses/2006-05-30-barbaro-recovery_x.htm?csp=34

Barbaro Continues Showing Progress in Recovery

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Luv yah for caring , onyx. Luv so many FReepers for caring.

You are a lady.......... a great lady.

[apackof2]

Barbaro bump

[Sally'sConcerns]

bts, would you add me to your pinglist about Barbaro please (and thanks!)

rte66,

Thanks for finding and posting the stories about Barbaro. It's always good to have up to the minute information about what's happening with this beautiful horse.

[Rte66]

You're welcome. He's an outstanding specimen and I'm hoping he beats the odds on this.

[STARWISE]

Great article and photo gallery from Prado's visit to Barbaro today ... hoping and praying his current recovery continues to the best healing and life possible.

[STARWISE]

First time I've heard mention of this, from the article above:

"Lou Raffetto, the president and chief executive officer of the Maryland Jockey Club, which runs Pimlico, on Tuesday said a review of stewards' patrol films and corresponding still photos has led him to theorize that inadvertent contact between Brother Derek's right front leg and Barbaro's right rear leg contributed to Barbaro taking an awkward step and suffering the fracture.

"It happens just before the sixteenth pole," Raffetto said. "Barbaro drifts out just as Brother Derek is closing the margin. Brother Derek extends his right front and it appears to hit Barbaro's right hind. Barbaro's head comes up.

"It's not 100 percent conclusive. But it looks like it was an unfortunate accident. It was nobody's fault."

[AnAmericanMother]

Thanks for the post!

Every day that goes by now without complications is a step in the right direction, and hopeful.

Now everybody needs to pray for the bones to knit quickly and well. The blood supply seems to be good - but horses' legs are always a dicey proposition.

[AnAmericanMother]

Good news!

This horse's level head has gotten him through so far, now his health and constitution has to do the rest. And hopefully he will adapt to hobbling on the fused fetlock joint without too much stress . . . but that's far in the future right now.

Interesting that the racetrack officials think they see contact between Barbaro and Brother Derek. It's certainly as good an explanation as any - maybe they can computer enhance the film and get a better look.

[WestCoastGal]

"Scarlett Johansson was wonderful as the injured and fearful daughter in that movie. Robert Redford was great too........... (no politics here)."

I also love that movie, have it on tape but cannot watch the very beginning. You know what I mean.

I play the dance with Redford and Kristin Scott Thomas sometimes by itself. It's so fabulous and the song A Soft Place To Fall is a favorite of mine. Plus, I LOVE Montana, the scenery is fabulous!

Annie: "I've heard you help people with horse problems."
Tom Booker: "Truth is, I help horses with people problems."