They take him to another stall where they stick him in a sling, then they sedate him, I think. Dr Richardson talked about how they do it for Anesthetic purposes on the May 21st press conference and that was very interesting. I wish you had a way to watch it. They didnt need to put him in the pool for the cast change this time. I think he was too tired to fight it.
Here is the latest....
Update 207: The Baltimore Sun covers the same problem in the "good" leg that was covered by the New York Times (update 205): Barbaro suffers another setback (thanks Sarah). Please read in full. Someone in the comments noted that it was a positive signal that I even saw Michael this morning. Oddly I had the same thought, and had mentioned it to Michael earlier (that I was relieved to see him at Fair Hill). I am not sure if he heard me to be honest.
Update 206: Saw Michael Matz this morning as I was going to the track. He told me Dr. Richardson had called and said Barbaro appeared a little brighter this morning (wednesday). I suspect we should take this news within the context of the two articles reproduced in Update 205. I'll post more later as I learn more.
updated wednesday 7:20am
There was an article in the Washington Post that was very bad, and it just didn't seem right. They quoted Dr Richardson as saying some things that I dont think he would have said. It was very different from the NY Times article. Alex Brown put the article up on www.timwoolleyracing.com if you want to read it. I think the fact that Michael Matz was at Fair Hill this morning instead of holed up at NBC speaks volumes, so I dont think the Washington Times article is right.
http://www.vet.upenn.edu/newsandevents/news/Barbaro_Update7-12.htm
Barbaro’s condition guarded
July 12, 2006
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is continuing to rest comfortably today according to Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Surgery. “As we said yesterday, Barbaro’s condition is potentially serious, and we are aggressively seeking all treatment options,” he said. “Today we will focus on further diagnostics and keeping our patient comfortable.” Barbaro is being treated for fractures received at the Preakness on May 20 as well as discomfort in his left hind foot.
“He’s facing tough odds and his condition is guarded,” said Dr. Richardson. “Our entire staff is determined to do all they can for this magnificent horse.” All decisions are being made in constant consultation with the owners, who continue to be only interested in his comfort.
Barbaro remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the George D. Widener Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center.
Watch for a media advisory for a press conference later this week. For more information on Barbaro, please see www.vet.upenn.edu.