barbaro recovery

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by videogirl10

let me just start off by saying, i hope this doesn't happen at all, but say he keeps having complications, how long will the vets/owners let him suffer?
i know that he is a very special horse and many want him to make it, but what if things start going wrong. i really hope he makes it, but i would hate for him to go through suffering just to keep him alive.

i am not trying to be negative, so please don't think i want him to die.

That depends on what you consider "suffering."

You will hear some news today. That is all I can say.

[videogirl10]

i am just asking, how far are they willing to go to make sure he lives...i know they are trying their hardest to save him, but where do you draw the line.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by videogirl10

i am just asking, how far are they willing to go to make sure he lives...i know they are trying their hardest to save him, but where do you draw the line.

MANY would have drawn the line the day of the accident.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by boldruler

You will hear some news today. That is all I can say.

I just hope they do what is right for the horse.

[blackthroatedwind]

In keeping with previous helpful comments in this thread....



The sun will set sometime this evening. That's all I can say. ( I'm an insider....don't ya know ).

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

In keeping with previous helpful comments in this thread....



The sun will set sometime this evening. That's all I can say. ( I'm an insider....don't ya know ).

Obviously you aren't, because you wouldn't even be joking about it.

[blackthroatedwind]

Just waiting for your defense of your hit and run the other day.

Your credibility is ZERO.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by boldruler

Obviously you aren't, because you wouldn't even be joking about it.

Then why not say what you want to say, bold? Are they going to put him down or has it already been done?

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Then why not say what you want to say, bold? Are they going to put him down or has it already been done?

God no. Sorry if it came across that way. I believe the owners were going to say something today, maybe because they are leaving for Africa. I think your concern is the concern of many in that they just don't want the horse to suffer. He is definitely not suffering. He is actually doing quite well, so well that the Jacksons still might be leaving for their trip to Africa.

[irishtrekker]

Here's the latest from the UPenn website:

Barbaro’s condition guarded

July 12, 2006

KENNETT SQUARE, PA —* Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is continuing to rest comfortably today according to Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Surgery. “As we said yesterday, Barbaro’s condition is potentially serious, and we are aggressively seeking all treatment options,” he said. “Today we will focus on further diagnostics and keeping our patient comfortable.” Barbaro is being treated for fractures received at the Preakness on May 20 as well as discomfort in his left hind foot.

“He’s facing tough odds and his condition is guarded,” said Dr. Richardson. “Our entire staff is determined to do all they can for this magnificent horse.” All decisions are being made in constant consultation with the owners, who continue to be only interested in his comfort.

Barbaro remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the George D. Widener Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center.

Watch for a media advisory for a press conference later this week. For more information on Barbaro, please see www.vet.upenn.edu.

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I don't want to irritate anyone, but this sounds troubling. Whatever happens, you have to admire the medical team. From all that's been said and done, they've been truly outstanding.

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by irishtrekker

Here's the latest from the UPenn website:

Barbaro’s condition guarded

July 12, 2006

KENNETT SQUARE, PA —* Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is continuing to rest comfortably today according to Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Surgery. “As we said yesterday, Barbaro’s condition is potentially serious, and we are aggressively seeking all treatment options,” he said. “Today we will focus on further diagnostics and keeping our patient comfortable.” Barbaro is being treated for fractures received at the Preakness on May 20 as well as discomfort in his left hind foot.

“He’s facing tough odds and his condition is guarded,” said Dr. Richardson. “Our entire staff is determined to do all they can for this magnificent horse.” All decisions are being made in constant consultation with the owners, who continue to be only interested in his comfort.

Barbaro remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the George D. Widener Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center.

Watch for a media advisory for a press conference later this week. For more information on Barbaro, please see www.vet.upenn.edu.

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I don't want to irritate anyone, but this sounds troubling. Whatever happens, you have to admire the medical team. From all that's been said and done, they've been truly outstanding.

The ESPN story is even more discouraging than that UPenn release:
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/hor...ory?id=2517051

Richardson is quoted as saying Barbaro's chances are now less than 50-50.

--Dunbar

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

In keeping with previous helpful comments in this thread....



The sun will set sometime this evening. That's all I can say. ( I'm an insider....don't ya know ).

If you were literally talking about the sun, I apologize for being a little rude. I thought you were using your term "the sun will set sometime this evening" in another way.

[blackthroatedwind]

I'm laughing now.

I'm not smart enough to even realize what I said could be taken the wrong way....as it easily could have been.

Yes...I was making the second " Captain Obvious " reference on the board today. I see mine went over similarly.

Sorry.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm laughing now.

I'm not smart enough to even realize what I said could be taken the wrong way....as it easily could have been.

Yes...I was making the second " Captain Obvious " reference on the board today. I see mine went over similarly.

Sorry.

I also took it as a joke, and nearly replied asking if you had inside info on whether the moon would rise...glad now that I didn't

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm laughing now.

I'm not smart enough to even realize what I said could be taken the wrong way....as it easily could have been.

Yes...I was making the second " Captain Obvious " reference on the board today. I see mine went over similarly.

Sorry.

No big deal.

Remind me of my hit and run though. I have a job so sometimes my run is related to my need to work.

Great, you think I have ZERO credibility. Why would I care what you think?

Sounds like you are just bitter a college kid mades some picks the other day that made you look stupid. That Hennig horse Endless Virtue win made you look like a complete novice. Right after the late double the earlier day made you look stupid.

He sure did make you look like an idiot on that thread. Not once, but twice. My favorite line of yours was

“Not bothered at all....just trying to help any of the misguided who may unwittingly be suckered into betting that horrendous Hennig favorite tomorrow. I couldn't live with myself if I didn't do, at least, my part to give an official warning against poor risk-reward horses.”


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