Barbaro goes outdoors!

[Suffolk Shippers]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

... and here's the Thoroughbred Times article on it, with a quote from Gretchen Jackson about Barbaro's reaction to being outdoors. I'm a such a sap- I got all teary-eyed...

http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysn...65759&subsec=1

How could you not though? Many a person left this horse for dead about a month ago, and why not...shattered leg, laminitis, the whole act. So many people called for him to be put down and out of his misery.

Yet, here he is, improving a bit every day, and looking healthier as time goes on. To this point he is proof of the existence of miracles and that sometimes when you put your head down and grind it out, facing darkness in the eye, you can see through to the bright side again. How could you not be even a little emotional? I KNOW I AM!

[Nostradamus]

Here is the video. You have to watch a little commercial but Barbaro looks good and happy.

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2310386

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

Here is the video. You have to watch a little commercial but Barbaro looks good and happy.

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2310386

Whatever happens from here on out....this horse is amazing.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

Here is the video. You have to watch a little commercial but Barbaro looks good and happy.

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2310386

Entitle this: "Barbaro Grazes, or, How to Make GR Burst Into Tears in 15 Seconds or Less."

Thanks for posting the link. I'm going to go get a tissue now.

[timmgirvan]

It's a MIRACLE, I tell ya!

[GenuineRisk]

And here's ESPN's article on it. Nice quotes from the doc:

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/hor...ory?id=2549298

Yes, I'm obsessed. I know. And he wasn't even my Derby pick.

Here's a question for the breeding experts-- not getting my hopes up, but IF he makes it, and IF he is unable to support his weight on his hind legs for breeding purposes, is there any possibility he could be used, via AI for breeding horses for other equestrian disciplines? Other disciplines permit artificial insemination, right?

[LARHAGE]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

And here's ESPN's article on it. Nice quotes from the doc:

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/hor...ory?id=2549298

Yes, I'm obsessed. I know. And he wasn't even my Derby pick.

Here's a question for the breeding experts-- not getting my hopes up, but IF he makes it, and IF he is unable to support his weight on his hind legs for breeding purposes, is there any possibility he could be used, via AI for breeding horses for other equestrian disciplines? Other disciplines permit artificial insemination, right?

Yes virtually every other breed association uses A.I. In a situation like Barbaro's it would be very useful as you can brred multiple mares on one collection, therefore preservinh him even more. I personally am a huge fan of A.I, as it eliminates the travel stress and chance for injury and sickness in young foals. I love just driving to the airport, picking up the ''container'', and meeting the vet at my house where my mares and foals are safe and sound.

[chupster2]

I love the video on the upenn site. You can hear him snorting in happiness as he nibbles up clover. And his stubby little tail is going 90 mph. He sure looks good.