Press Conference

ateamstupid · #1 07-13-2006, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffymommy

Since I am stuck at work and cannot find a thread to watch the press conference, can someone please post what they say? I am pretty sure someone would have, but I thought I would ask.

And trolls (if there are any out there), please have some respect for those of us who love horses and leave your "jokes" off the board. Thank you.

I haven't seen many trolls here, so I don't think you'd have to worry about that. I have ESPNEWS on right now and they said it's coming up next, so I'll keep you updated.

Buffymommy · #2 07-13-2006, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I haven't seen many trolls here, so I don't think you'd have to worry about that. I have ESPNEWS on right now and they said it's coming up next, so I'll keep you updated.

Thanks ateam.

ateamstupid · #3 07-13-2006, 11:07 AM

Barbaro has suffered an "acute, rather severe bout" of laminitis according to Richardson.

His prognosis for life and lifelong comfort has significantly decreased.

After long discussion with the Jacksons and Matz, they've decided that despite it's a very serious complication, Barbaro is still very much alert, is eating well, his heart rate is low, and his temperature is back to normal. The stability on his right hind leg is good. Things are going reasonably well, but Richardson still can't say whether everything's going to heal correctly.

Barbaro's on an "intensive pain management regimen."

Richardson says they will only go on with the horse if everyone involved remains convinced that Barbaro is acceptably comfortable, i.e. if he's eating, drinking, has a reasonable heart rate, is "acting like a horse should."

paisjpq · #4 07-13-2006, 11:08 AM

thank you ateam.

ateamstupid · #5 07-13-2006, 11:11 AM

According to Richardson, the laminitis is pretty much as bad as it gets. They've removed part of his hoof wall, only 20% is still attached, and he's in a foot cast with foam padding and antiseptic dressings. They're trying to regrow the hoof wall.

They've been teaching him to adapt to a sling, which he's responded to well, and the other pain management techniques are working well. If those techniques stop working, they're going to "quit on the horse, as simple as that."

His chances of survival are "poor." Richardson says he'd be lying if he said anything other than poor. At the same time, as long as the horse is not suffering, they will continue on.

Horses have survived from this condition before, but it is a longshot. If they cannot keep Barbaro comfortable, they will not continue.

Buffymommy · #6 07-13-2006, 11:15 AM

This is sad. I am very sad now. Everyone say prayers for him and hope that he pulls through.

Fight Barbaro like the fighter we all know that you are! We all want you to get better.

slotdirt · #7 07-13-2006, 11:17 AM

Question: is this in the injured leg or the non-injured leg?

slotdirt · #8 07-13-2006, 11:18 AM

I ask because someone had mentioned infection in the noninjured leg as well.

#9 07-13-2006, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

Question: is this in the injured leg or the non-injured leg?

Its in the good leg. The left rear hoof.

chupster2 · #10 07-13-2006, 11:18 AM

Well, it is almost as bad of news as one can get. Very sad. Sounds like too much healing to do

I'm glad he's comfortable and that they will see how it goes for a while, but I don't know. That is, indeed, worst case scenario. :cry:

LARHAGE · #11 07-13-2006, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

According to Richardson, the laminitis is pretty much as bad as it gets. They've removed part of his hoof wall, only 20% is still attached, and he's in a foot cast with foam padding and antiseptic dressings. They're trying to regrow the hoof wall.

They've been teaching him to adapt to a sling, which he's responded to well, and the other pain management techniques are working well. If those techniques stop working, they're going to "quit on the horse, as simple as that."

His chances of survival are "poor." Richardson says he'd be lying if he said anything other than poor. At the same time, as long as the horse is not suffering, they will continue on.

Horses have survived from this condition before, but it is a longshot. If they cannot keep Barbaro comfortable, they will not continue.

This is the exact same problem my little mare had, her hoof too seperated 3/4's of the way around. The only advantage she had is her other front leg was not damaged. It took a total of 16 months, the first few weeks of it were the toughest I have ever endured, I took a leave of abscence from my job to attend to her, she was hospitalized a few weeks. It was a long, emotional, exspensive road... but she beat the odds. I had so many friends and family members praying for her and so does Barbaro, he still has a chance. I was told by the surgeons she had less than a 20% chance of recovery and told tham as long as their was a 1% chance I was all in, I know the Jacksons feel the same way.

GenuineRisk · #12 07-13-2006, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I haven't seen many trolls here, so I don't think you'd have to worry about that. I have ESPNEWS on right now and they said it's coming up next, so I'll keep you updated.

Thank you! I'm at work, too, and am eager to hear what's said!

GPK · #13 07-13-2006, 11:07 AM

Not being put down.