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[Phasad1913]

Preakness runner Barbaro has been euthanized today, Monday January 29, 2007. I was so sorry to hear that he's gone but I am glad that he isn't going to suffer any longer. I am headed to the stables to hug my horse in a little bit. I wish the owners the best of luck and offer my condolences. RIP Barbaro.

Here is the article.
http://sports.yahoo.com/rah/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

[_Lisa_]

I saw this just now too. I'm also glad that he isn't going to be living in pain. You can guarantee that I'll spend a bit more time appreciating the horses at the Horse Park this week when I go for my volunteer hours.

[Thrillhouse]

GROW HOOF GROW!!!! Oh wait, nevermind.

[hazelle]

Originally Posted by Thrillhouse

GROW HOOF GROW!!!! Oh wait, nevermind.

Now, after a few months, I see where some of the more "profound" on this chat go in their stream of consciousness and thus, I ignore the above reply....

Meanwhile, I am not fortunate to own a horse to hug tonight...if I did,I would. Having attended college in Kentucky, the love of the thoroughbred just seeps into your soul when you see how very special, powerful and totally fragile these incredible champions are!!

Stop and think, they run on four fragile as fine crystal hooves and charge down the track at lightning speed with a rider on their back and most of the time, after several years, are fortunate to live the life of Riley in stud or just lazy and happy grazing on our tasty Bluegrass.

Secretariat was the epitome of the elite. Most only saw a Triple Crown Winner...and I was fortunate to see his start to fame at the Kentucky Derby start..but his heart and soul were pure athletic champion. He gave and gave and answered the signals of his jockey. When he passed away, he left an unanswered legacy.

I have no doubt in my heart that Barbaro was the one to continue and accept the challenge of Secretariat's mantel. What occured that horrible day at Preakness is going to stay burned in every viewers mind for the longest of times....he would have won and set records and proven his bloodline. But for the cruel twist of fate,
Barbaro's arduous adventure was set in stone and alas, today he lost his last challenge. I can only pray that somehow it was in the least painful of his last months of struggle, determination and pure thoroughbred lineage.

And all one can say is to make a joke about his hooves healing and growing...you just have no idea. There is a book and a movie called THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY? about the insane marathon dance crazes of the 20's and how, at times, it seemed less cruel to simply put the frenzied dancers out of their misery dancing night and day for a stupid trophy.
Perhaps, in retrospect, it might somehow been kinder to dear Barbaro to end his days that tragic day at old Hilltop in Maryland.

R.I.P. to a true champion whose ability and stamina we probably will not see for another twenty or so years. Hey Barbaro, the oats are the sweetest in Heaven!!

[AOIIalum]

It only took one glance at Barbaro to know he was special, even if you weren't a "horse person". What a majestic animal, it was as if he knew he was a thoroughbred. To watch his fight to heal, to beat the unbeatable odds of such an injury, we saw the true heart of a champion.

[TSteven]

RIP Kentucky Derby Champion Barbaro. May you always feel the wind in your mane.

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by hazelle

Now, after a few months, I see where some of the more "profound" on this chat go in their stream of consciousness and thus, I ignore the above reply....

Meanwhile, I am not fortunate to own a horse to hug tonight...if I did,I would. Having attended college in Kentucky, the love of the thoroughbred just seeps into your soul when you see how very special, powerful and totally fragile these incredible champions are!!

Stop and think, they run on four fragile as fine crystal hooves and charge down the track at lightning speed with a rider on their back and most of the time, after several years, are fortunate to live the life of Riley in stud or just lazy and happy grazing on our tasty Bluegrass.

Secretariat was the epitome of the elite. Most only saw a Triple Crown Winner...and I was fortunate to see his start to fame at the Kentucky Derby start..but his heart and soul were pure athletic champion. He gave and gave and answered the signals of his jockey. When he passed away, he left an unanswered legacy.

I have no doubt in my heart that Barbaro was the one to continue and accept the challenge of Secretariat's mantel. What occured that horrible day at Preakness is going to stay burned in every viewers mind for the longest of times....he would have won and set records and proven his bloodline. But for the cruel twist of fate,
Barbaro's arduous adventure was set in stone and alas, today he lost his last challenge. I can only pray that somehow it was in the least painful of his last months of struggle, determination and pure thoroughbred lineage.

And all one can say is to make a joke about his hooves healing and growing...you just have no idea. There is a book and a movie called THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY? about the insane marathon dance crazes of the 20's and how, at times, it seemed less cruel to simply put the frenzied dancers out of their misery dancing night and day for a stupid trophy.
Perhaps, in retrospect, it might somehow been kinder to dear Barbaro to end his days that tragic day at old Hilltop in Maryland.

R.I.P. to a true champion whose ability and stamina we probably will not see for another twenty or so years. Hey Barbaro, the oats are the sweetest in Heaven!!

Its a horse. Chill for now.

[_Lisa_]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Its a horse. Chill for now.

Barbaro was an amazing horse, it really isn't necessary for you to be sarcastic in his memory.

[Phasad1913]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Its a horse. Chill for now.

You know, I started this thread, as the title indicates, FOR HORSE LOVERS so if you wanted to come in and criticize those of us who DID want to discuss Barbaro, his death and the surrounding sadness, and other horses, then you deserve to be criticized in return. No one really cares about how may horses you've raised or how long you've been in horses. What we in this thread happen to care about is Barbaro. Go find a thread that doesn't "irk" you so much and leave us alone.