[abigailsmybaby]

I missed all the big races this year. I didn't know that Barbaro had broken his leg during the Preakness until the
news yesterday about the laminitis. Damn! It reminds me of
the race about 30 years ago when Ruffian broke her leg. Back
then the only option was to put them down. I keep a small photo of her on my key chain.

I wish the best of everything for Barbaro and his owners.

[OldFriend]

Ruffian was not put down immediately. They operated on her and she did not behave well when the anethetic wore off.

Thrashing around the stall and generally out of control.

They now put the horse in a pool to come out of anethetic and that makes it a bit easier for them.

This horse is not yet out of danger as it is the unbroken hoof that is giving all the trouble.

We continue to hope for the best and it's so gratifying to know that so many people are rooting for this horse.

[Rte66]

Ah, my last post should have been to you - Ruffian saved Barbaro's life, so your love was well placed in your heroine filly.