And thank heavens it did! This is very good news, especially considering the mood and thoughts 24 hours ago. I watched through the night for any "bad news" and when I saw none, I breathed a little more easily.
He bought himself some time! Hurray for Barbaro.
I like that he has a sling to use:
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"... Barbaro has been fitted with a sling to prevent sudden movements and allow him to shift his weight from side to side. The main goal is comfort.
"The sling is on only some of the day, when it's off, he can lie down," Richardson said. "We are not torturing this horse." ..."
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It just already *feels* better - at least for today.
"I was the winner of the Kentucky Derby and was the odds on favorite of the Preakness and Belmont Stakes. Now I have half my hoof missing and screws throughout my leg. My name is Barbaro, and this is the longest day of my life.
The following takes place between 8:00am and 9:00am on Friday, July 14, 2006."
-PJ