December update on Barbarbo......

[a kennedy]

Barbaro examined by podiatrist

December 20, 2006

KENNETT SQUARE, PA-- Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was examined yesterday by Dr. Scott Morrison, head of the equine podiatry service at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. “Barbaro is stable and comfortable although we remain concerned about the long term management of his left hind foot,” said Dr. Dean W. Richardson, Chief of Surgery. According to Barbaro’s medical team, Dr. Morrison did some minor work on Barbaro’s left hind foot, and made recommendations concerning the management of that foot. “There is no timetable at this moment concerning Barbaro’s discharge from the hospital,” said Dr. Richardson. “His comfort on both hind limbs is good and his overall condition is excellent.”

The next update will be posted on Tuesday, January 2, unless there is a significant change in Barbaro’s condition.

Happy Holidays Barbaro and company.... :party: :toast: :thumbsup: :hi: :loveya: :yourock: :woohoo: :applause:

[JoDog]

1. He's nothing short of amazing

Barbaro has just wowed me at every stage of his recovery. While there still is a lot of recovery ahead of him, and the laminitis on this left hind hoof is still dangerous, it's starting to look like he's gonna make it. A great miracle for the Solstice! Let's hope he's able to have lots of little Barbaros!

:toast:

[lse7581011]

2. Awesome News! Thanks! n/t

[soothsayer]

3. Almost stud time for somebody! (love you, Barbaro! Not cuz I

won a ton when you got hurt cuz you pushed up the exacta and trifecta prices, but because you're a beautiful animal and a real trooper!)

[xultar]

4. I love stories like this!

[kskiska]

5. Mrs. Jackson brings her grandchildren to visit him

"I could kick myself today, because he's been just wonderful for the last month, very gentle. ...My grandkids were in his stall morning and I didn't have a camera," Gretchen Jackson said. "He's lying down and they were walking right up to his head and kissing him and everything. I would have loved to have a picture of it, and I just hope I get the opportunity again to have the kids in there with him at the same time he's lying down. He's shown such a nice side to his personality and such a sweet side going through this whole ordeal."

http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2006/12/barbaro_updates_151.php

[cwydro]

6. I am so glad

that is one tough horse!

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

7. Look what you've done! Here I am with sentimental tears streaming down my face.

I saw the Derby live and never would have given him a chance to survive when I saw his foot was dangling. I have not turned on a horse race since.
Hugs to all that are helping Barbaro physically, and all of those who have been sending this beautiful baby healing thoughts!

[wisteria]

8. I love that horse. n/t

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Thank you for the excellent news!

Such a magnificent animal........I'm so happy he's healing!

:bounce: :bounce:

[MrCoffee]

10. go Barbaro go!

[CottonBear]

11. What a horse! He is amazing! Hopefully, in 2009 he'll have some baby Barbaros!

:) The horse is simply awesome and his owners and doctos are amazing!