Posted by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/22/06 9:08am
Msg #121419

OT-Barbaro makes it through surgery after injury

during Preakness...what a horse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 5/22/06 9:21am
Msg #121425

I missed the race but have been reading the latest news. One of his bones was shattered in at least 20 pieces. A plate, and 23 screws later and the poor horse still only has a 50/50 chance. The horse is a fighter for sure. I sure would like to see the vet bill on that one. Hope he can stud.

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/22/06 9:25am
Msg #121426

Yes they think he will be a good Stallion, and the ankle being broken in so many places but did you hear he was jumping on his leg after being lifted out of pool..... Doc said the jumping did not harm...I have hear 80 % chance...

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 5/22/06 9:29am
Msg #121427

I had heard on fox last night that he was almost galloping back to his stall, which yes is great. As long as an infection doesn't set in he has a good chance. What I would like to know about is the possible risk of reinjury. Being a trained race horse with the spirit and drive to run could he reinjure himself with a hard run in the medow?

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/22/06 9:32am
Msg #121428

I would hope not and I suspect they will watch him closely or as close as possible, what a beautiful animal......the doc sounds very pleased and I have a feeling this horse is going to heal well...lets hope for no infection.....

Reply by John_NorCal on 5/22/06 9:55am
Msg #121430

Doc said this morning on GMA that he is acting like a 3 yr old thoroughbred should, "he's interested in all the mares." Let's all hope for the best, like you said "What a horse!" He's a beauty and a champ.

Reply by Beth/MD on 5/22/06 10:29am
Msg #121438

It was such a sad sight to see him just standing there waiting. You could tell he was in serious pain. The atmosphere at Pimlico just wasn't the same after the race this year.

Reply by John_NorCal on 5/22/06 12:00pm
Msg #121458

>>The atmosphere at Pimlico just wasn't the same after the race this year.<<
I can imagine that it wasn't. After having seen Barbaro at the Derby, then to know that this tragedy has struck him, I can truly appreciate how the atmosphere was at Pimlico. I just hope he makes it through.

Reply by SharonMN on 5/22/06 5:53pm
Msg #121565

My horse had a broken right hind ankle last fall. She was in her stall in a cast and splint and various bandages for nearly 5 months, so Barbaro's not going for a romp in the meadow anytime soon. Risk of reinjury is real - but they will keep him as still as possible for as long as possible. I predict this horse will heal to "pasture sound" - he may never be entirely without a limp, but usually the main problem in cases like this is the owner runs out of money. Don't think that will be a problem with the prospect of big bucks for stud fees waiting.

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/22/06 6:16pm
Msg #121568

Re: OT-Barbaro makes it through surgery after injury-Sharon

He is a beauty huh, what a life....out to stud for the rest of his years.....not a bad gig...
Sharon how is your horse today? I had a a beautiful buckskin, interestingly enough, his name was Buck, just a big beautiful fellow and then my sis had her horse Blaze, I will remember them always....

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 5/22/06 7:07pm
Msg #121581

Re: OT-Barbaro makes it through surgery after injury-Sharon

A couple of months ago we were behind a horse trailer on a mountain road. It was cold and we were getting a bit of sleet. The traffic was real heavy and we weren't going more than 20 mph. But traffic suddenly came to a stop and the truck with the trailer had to hit the brakes. The poor horse hit it's head on the wall and went down. The only thing faster than a realtor at jumping out of a car is someone who's horse went down. I asume the horse was ok because we saw them on the freeway an hour later. But then again they could've been on their way to the vet.

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 5/22/06 8:25pm
Msg #121596

Well they may have to use invitro. It will be a miracle if that horse can ever get on his hind legs to stud. I don't know if they would do that but they will almost anything if there's money in it.

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/22/06 8:32pm
Msg #121599

Re: OT-Gosh darn there goes all the fun for Barbaro.... n/m

Reply by newlysmomva on 5/23/06 8:41am
Msg #121671

Re: OT-Gosh darn there goes all the fun for Barbaro....

Actually the woman who is my horse trainer knows the vet that patched him up. She was into both Standardbred and Thoroghbred racing big time for a while. She says after he heals they will have to put metal plates into his legs that will allow him to put his weight on the back legs for breeding. She has seen it done before.
When I saw the film of the race I felt sick! I hope the poor boy pulls through and goes on to a long life in the stud barn.

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 5/23/06 10:10am
Msg #121693

Re: OT-Gosh darn there goes all the fun for Barbaro....

There was a Spokes Hole from the race track on the news last night, pleasant enough but his take on everything I found to be very negative. I prefer to hear the actual doc speak to the future expectations and current status and healing of Barbaro. Think positive!!!!!!!!!