Barabaro Euthanized

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by centaur532

For those who are here to appreciate and remember Barbaro, here's a website with photos of his recovery.

http://www.sabinalouisepierce.com/Barbaro.htm

Thanks for the link, C. There's also extensive coverage today at www.courier-journal.com about Barbaro's journey.

"To those who loved him so much, certainly grief is the price we all pay for love." Gretchen Jackson, Barbaro's co-owner

[blueangel]

Originally Posted by centaur532

Oh my god, why does every thread have to turn into a platform for someone's personal agenda?
Why don't we talk about the horrible practices in the hunter-jumper world, or western pleasure, or saddleseat?
Horses break legs because they're not fully developed when they start training and racing at 2 and 3. Did you know every thoroughbred's birthday is January 1st, regardless of the actual date? That means a 2 year old could be racing against more developed 3 year olds but still be considered 3 because he was born December 31st.

Barbaro is no longer in pain and that's what matters. For god's sake, if you want to debate horse racing, start a new thread and stop shitting up this one.

In case you hadn't noticed, this is a discussion board where all members are welcome to discuss and debate. Oh wait, I forgot, you think it's a forum to try to relive your high school days and attack others.

And sure, I'd love to discuss the horrible practices of the hunter/jumper world, the western world, and especially the Tennessee Walkers. I agree there are some horrible abuses. As a rider yourself, or at least someone who wants to ride again, you know that. But, oops.. you don't want to discuss, you just want to attack.

Once again, I point out who is starting the trouble.. as usual. Quick.. go over to the AXO board as you did before and "sound the alarm" so you can get your pals to help you.

Same MO, different thread.

Originally Posted by centaur532

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[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by AOIIalum

Thanks for the link, C. There's also extensive coverage today at www.courier-journal.com about Barbaro's journey.

"To those who loved him so much, certainly grief is the price we all pay for love." Gretchen Jackson, Barbaro's co-owner

Majestic doesn't even cover Barbaro. He really was magnificent to the nth degree.
Check this out, a timeline of short but great life:

Originally Posted by Courier-Journal

Barbaro: a time line

April 29, 2003: Born at Springmint Farm in Nicholasville, Ky., where his dam, La Ville Rouge, was boarded for owner-breeders Roy and Gretchen Jackson.

Oct. 4, 2005: Wins a mile maiden race on turf at Delaware Park by 81/2 lengths.

Nov. 19, 2005: Wins Laurel Futurity on grass at Laurel Park by eight lengths.

Jan. 1, 2006: Wins Grade III Tropical Park Derby at Calder Race Course by 33/4 lengths with Edgar Prado aboard for the first time.

April 1, 2006: Wins Grade I, $1 million Florida Derby by a half-length at Gulfstream Park.

May 6, 2006: Wins the 132nd Kentucky Derby by 61/2 lengths -- the biggest margin in 60 years.

May 20, 2006: Barbaro, the 1-2 favorite for the Preakness Stakes, breaks down about 100 yards into the race. After veterinarians stabilize his badly fractured right hind leg, Barbaro is vanned with police escort 75 miles to the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center.

May 21, 2006: Barbaro undergoes more than four hours of surgery -- six hours under anesthesia -- as a team headed by New Bolton's chief of surgery, Dean Richardson, works to repair fractures to the cannon, sesamoid and long pastern bones and a dislocated ankle.

July 13, 2006: Richardson discloses that Barbaro has developed an acute case of the foot disease laminitis in his left hind leg and calls his prospects for survival "poor."

Nov. 6, 2006: The original fractures have healed to the point where Barbaro's cast on his right hind leg is removed.

Jan. 10, 2007: New Bolton releases a statement saying that Barbaro suffered "a significant setback" overnight, with new separation of the inside portion of the foot discovered after the colt became "acutely more uncomfortable" on it.

Jan. 27, 2007: Barbaro has surgery on his right hind leg, with two steel pins inserted, a risky procedure designed to reduce pressure on that foot, which has developed a deep abscess.

Jan. 29, 2007: Barbaro is euthanized after laminitis in both front feet is added to the complications.

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/...TS08/701300528

And because no one has put up an actual picture of the great animal, here is a particularly flattering one:

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by centaur532

Majestic doesn't even cover Barbaro. He really was magnificent to the nth degree.
Check this out, a timeline of short but great life:

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/...TS08/701300528

And because no one has put up an actual picture of the great animal, here is a particularly flattering one:

*Sniffle* pats on head

[hazelle]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

And the "Giving ad nauseam a whole new meaning" award goes to....


oh sorry, back to Heroes...

Over in chit chat, a poster commented about Barbaro something to the effect that "hoof healing...oops too late" so you are in the same boat and you both are sinking as fast as the Titanic.

Read my response in Chit Chat to save space here for others to commensurate and grieve...

Many radio stations are making jokes about people creating memorials and crying for Barbaro's passing....such assholes...for me, being in Kentucky for my college years meant a new insight into the Thoroughbred industry and the beauty and majesty that is the thoroughbred.

Would visit the giants of the racing world at the various farms as they did they noble deed of continuing their legacy thru various lucky "ladies"--the goosebumps I felt to stroke the nose of Secretariat after I got to see him in the infield of Derby as he began his magical quest of the Triple Crown was beyond comprehension. The eyes simply looked into my soul and I couldn't help but smile and thank him (he helped me win money to get back to campus ...but that wasn't it) for his stately presence and true olympic stature.

Too many today kept saying "he was ONLY a horse"...damn, you try running your heart out around tracks on the four crystal fragile hooves and a man on your back and see how you do???

So, beyond this comment and my other one in Chit Chat..today's Washington Post has a poignant commentary about the heart and soul that is and was Barbaro.

For you who care and want to emphathize...or for those who need to shut up and try and open your horizons about our popular culture --if he was a football player about to be in the Super Bowl, it would entirely different...everyone would be simply rallying behind the mourning crowds....but again, "Barbaro was ONLY A HORSE"

Go to http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...ail/components

it is an article by Sally Jenkins in the Sports section of today's Post in case I am not still good enough of cutting and pasting...she talks about his "bottomless heart"--his "indefatigable spirit and his high tolerance for pain" try not to forget he has been fighting this battle since last May..as I said in the other string...there is a movie called THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY??about those in the roaring twenties who would endanger themselves for stupid dance marathons just to win a trophy...perhaps, to some that should have been his legacy of simply being put to sleep and having no struggle, no more pain, just peace.

That would have never been Barbaro's style....he was a fighter and a never say never champion..thoroughbred or not...he was a true contender.

Here is to the horse that should have been king....Barbaro-- rest easy.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by hazelle

Over in chit chat, a poster commented about Barbaro something to the effect that "hoof healing...oops too late" so you are in the same boat and you both are sinking as fast as the Titanic.

It's a horse. Get over it. There are worse jokes made about dead PEOPLE.

Yeah, it sucks that he died, and it's sad, but come on.

[Drolefille]

hazelle, I wasn't referring to the horse. That is sad and all that stuff. I sniffled and petted a picture of the horse, what more do you want? j/k

Seriously, though, Barbaro's peaceful end was not the issue.



Of course, if it was a football player who died, we would not consider whether he would be eaten or not.

[TSteven]

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

[Thrillhouse]

no more GROW HOOF GROW

[Lil' Hannah]

Originally Posted by Thrillhouse

no more GROW HOOF GROW

Affirmed.

[Tom Earp]

It is always hard to hear about a valient Animal such as The Big Barbabro, but it happens and always will with Horses who are Bred, Yes Bred for this type of racing. Spindly legs as opposed to quarter horses.

It is called the sport of Kings! They race and that is what they do.

It is for the owners to make money off of!

Get over it!

So now, lets talk about dog/cat shows and what they do!

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

It is always hard to hear about a valient Animal such as The Big Barbabro, but it happens and always will with Horses who are Bred, Yes Bred for this type of racing. Spindly legs as opposed to quarter horses.

It is called the sport of Kings! They race and that is what they do.

It is for the owners to make money off of!

Get over it!

So now, lets talk about dog/cat shows and what they do!

What the hell did you just say?

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

It is always hard to hear about a valient Animal such as The Big Barbabro, but it happens and always will with Horses who are Bred, Yes Bred for this type of racing. Spindly legs as opposed to quarter horses.

It is called the sport of Kings! They race and that is what they do.

It is for the owners to make money off of!

Get over it!

So now, lets talk about dog/cat shows and what they do!

Every time you post I get a facial tic.

[Tippiechick]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

So now, lets talk about dog/cat shows and what they do!

Ok, dumbass... Let's talk about Dog Shows. They treat their dogs like KINGS giving them the finest food, finest training, finest grooming, finest medical care. They walk them around a ring for 5 minutes and then they go back to laying around like a princess. These dogs are treated better than a lot of children. So, what is it you THINK goes on???

[CutiePie2000]

"Best in Show" was an awesome mockumentary.