Barbaro Euthanized

what a sad day, he was a true champion.

[knickslions2]

RIP...A true champion!

[smuthg]

has there been any word on a news conference?

[zippyneedsawin]

Originally Posted by smuthg

has there been any word on a news conference?

scheduled for 4pm

[Thoroughbred Fan]

Originally Posted by smuthg

has there been any word on a news conference?

The press conference will be held at 4 pm this afternoon at New Bolton.

-TF

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Rip boy.

We lost a great champion today. Sad, sad day for racing.

DON'T CRY FOR THE HORSES


Don't cry for the horses
That life has set free
A million white horses
Forever to be
Don't cry for the horses
Now in God's hands
As they dance and they prance
To a heavenly band
They were ours to borrow
But never to keep
As they close their eyes
Forever to sleep
Their spirits unbound
On silver wings they fly
A million white horses
Against a blue sky
Look up into heaven
You'll see them above
The horses we lost
The horses we loved
Manes and tails flying
They gallop through time
They were never yours
They were never mine
Don't cry for the horses
They will be back some day
When our time has come
They will show us the way
Do you hear that soft nicker
Close to your ear
Don't cry for the horses
Love the ones that are here
By Brenda Riley Seymore


SOMEWHERE

Somewhere, somewhere, in God's own space, there must be some sweet, pastured place

Where creeks sing on, and tall trees grow; some paradise where horses go.

For by the love that guides my pen, I know great horses live again

[txshorns02]

that is some sad new and when i went to look at the post there were 666 views

[Cajungator26]

This is one I posted in the other thread, but it belongs here too:

The Grandest Foal

I'll lend you for a little while,
My grandest foal, God said.
For you to love while he's alive,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be one or twenty years,
Or days or months, you see.
But will you, til I take him back,
Take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
And should his stay be brief,
You'll have those treasured memories,
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught on earth
I want this foal to learn.
I've looked the wide world over
In my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
With trust, I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love?
Nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come
To take him back again?
I know you'll give him tenderness
And love will bloom each day.
And for the happiness you've known,
You will forever-grateful stay.
But should I come and call for him
Much sooner than you'd planned.
You'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And maybe understand.

Author Unknown

[brianwspencer]

That was the worst text message to get off of a plane and read today when I get home.

I liked it better when I didn't know.

[2MinsToPost]

caught espn when they were showing Barbaro winning the Derby, then the fatefull Preakness, and for the first time in a long time, I cried a little. Gallant effort, a fighter, rest in peace cause you will always be remembered for putting up the good fight.


Thoughts go out to all the connections, especially Dr Dean Richardson. A hero in my eyes.

[Byebyemermaid]

Like all true champions he fought the battles.Unfortunately sometimes we can't win the war.With only 6 starts,and on turf and dirt his true greatness might never be able to be measured.If anything maybe this has brought more humanity into a game where it has been lacking.RIP Barbaro and thank you.

[PeteMugg]

Rest In Peace, Champ.

[pmayjr]

R.I.P.- You were a freak, a gamer, and a monster all in one! You will be missed

Watched his race for the first time a couple of days ago.Definately one of the few freaks that we are fortunate to see now & then RIP

[eajinabi]

The saddest part is that we did not see the best of him. He was a monster in the making. What a tragic loss!

[Habersham000]

One of the best recent horses to grace the track.....RIP big guy

[Thunder Gulch]

I really hope that Dr. Richardson or anyone else second guesses their efforts. More than once they overcame incredible odds just to keep hope alive, but the time came to stop the suffering.

[Dunbar]

this thread, for the most part, is why it's a pleasure to be at Derby Trail.

Great try, Barbaro. And a big thank you to the Jacksons, Richardson, and everyone who tried to save this horse.

--Dunbar

Yahoo front page has 30 pictures of the champ.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

sorry to hear this..great horse in his own right ..derby champ..and a tough way to get the noterity he would have had if he was not injured..rip