barbaro latest

[Danzig]

actually, i think they've had a foot specialist in because A-that's his only real issue now, and B-they want to get him out of dodge and to a warmer climate, and they don't want that foot to turn into a real issue. luckily the weather has been fairly mild.
his hoof is growing back 'funny'--they don't think it will ever look like a normal hoof again. they just have to keep it, and him, on an even keel, or the fight begins all over again.

yes, there are still issues with that hoof--as pais said, there probably always will be. but there are horses who survive with chronic laminitis. his is an acute case, of course he will always have a higher risk of having another bout. but he's come so far, he has such tremendous spirit. i'm hoping to be reading updates on him for years to come.

[Theatrical]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

actually, i think they've had a foot specialist in because A-that's his only real issue now, and B-they want to get him out of dodge and to a warmer climate, and they don't want that foot to turn into a real issue. luckily the weather has been fairly mild.
his hoof is growing back 'funny'--they don't think it will ever look like a normal hoof again. they just have to keep it, and him, on an even keel, or the fight begins all over again.

yes, there are still issues with that hoof--as pais said, there probably always will be. but there are horses who survive with chronic laminitis. his is an acute case, of course he will always have a higher risk of having another bout. but he's come so far, he has such tremendous spirit. i'm hoping to be reading updates on him for years to come.

I have two horses that certainly qualify as horses with chronic laminitis. It is a dreadful and ugly disease and constant monitoring is paramount. One of my horses has had a foot resected and that is no doubt a procedure that absolutely takes time to heal. Both of my guys are very high maintenance, but they are worth it and as long as I am able, they'll get the best I can give 'em.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Theatrical

I have two horses that certainly qualify as horses with chronic laminitis. It is a dreadful and ugly disease and constant monitoring is paramount. One of my horses has had a foot resected and that is no doubt a procedure that absolutely takes time to heal. Both of my guys are very high maintenance, but they are worth it and as long as I am able, they'll get the best I can give 'em.

sorry to hear that they both have that. it is awful, my neighbors horse had it. glad to hear that you are doing so much for them, good for them and you!

[Echo Farm]

Both Hagyard-Davidson-McGee and Walmac had special facilities for Nureyev.
I don't know if these facilities still exist, or if new similar ones using today's technology could be built.
Something like them could be used for Barbaro, and other horses in the future.

I'm sure they have a plan.

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Nureyev Obituary

it's not my money or my horse, though.................

[Theatrical]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

sorry to hear that they both have that. it is awful, my neighbors horse had it. glad to hear that you are doing so much for them, good for them and you!

Thanks! We try hard and it's an ongoing and uncertain thing. Not like something you can give an antibiotic for or some other treatment that will "fix" it. There's so little information on this setback for Barbaro, but I hope his problem is along the lines of an abscess. Abscesses come with the laminitis territory and they are nasty and painful. The resect they did on his left back can be wrought with problems as the hoof grows back out. It is a delicate balancing act with the right back already being compromised. What a horse, though!