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Originally Posted by Danzig188
i disagree. dr richardson has been up front from the get-go. when barbaro developed the laminitis back last summer, he was very clear on the odds barbaro faced at the time.
they have to be absolutely sure that barbaro maintains even weight on all four limbs. this is crucial. any stress on his other leg could cause laminitis in that limb as well-that would be imo a mortal blow. they have to keep his weight even. that's why they went to the sling.
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No doubt they're aware of the intense public scrutiny and are cautious about how and when they release information, but I agree that they seem to be up front. This whole thing seems to have placed a big burden on both the owners and the vets -- sort of like they have an obligation not just to the horse but also to the racing community to see it through. But I think they're handling it with dignity.
It's ironic, but I went to my first Kentucky Derby to see Barbaro run, and now he ends up just a few miles from my house.