I am thrilled and delighted to hear that Barbaro went outside and ate grass. He'll surely make a full recovery now that he knows he won't live in the barn forever.
Freedom!
More prayers for his continuing and swift progress. (And I did light a candle at the link you provided on some thread--a lovely web site--I spent an hour browsing over there.)
Here we go ...
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/ - GMA video is here
And here:
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2310386
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http://www.vet.upenn.edu/newsandevents/news/Barbaro_Update8-14.htm
Barbaro well enough to hand-graze outside
August 14, 2006
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — After almost three months in the Intensive Care Unit of Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital, Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has begun brief outings to some grassy areas adjacent to the ICU to hand-graze. “We felt he was ready for a change of scenery, so last week we took him outside to pick his own grass,” said Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Surgery. “He’s not outside for a long time, but it’s enough to let him enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. If he remains this comfortable, he will be hand-grazed daily.”
Photos on the Penn Vet Web site show Barbaro being walked to the ICU’s grazing area. “I’m very pleased with his progress,” said Dr. Richardson. “His appetite remains strong, he sleeps well, and we continue to monitor him closely. He is measurably gaining weight and his overall attitude is great.”
The photos show the cast on the right hind leg, which encloses the foot and extends up to just below the hock, the bandage on the left hind foot and support wraps on Barbaro’s front legs.
The next update will be posted on Tuesday, August 15 unless there is a significant change in Barbaro’s condition.
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New additions to the photo album here:
http://www.vet.upenn.edu/newsandevents/news/BarbaroPhotos.htm
And here is the video on the NewBoltonCenter site:
http://www.vet.upenn.edu/newsandevents/news/BarbaroClip8-14.htm