Press Conference

[prudery]

The press conference was almost ten hours ago . The horse had a quiet and comfortable afternoon, and was visited by his Fair Hill vet who reported him comfy and recieving treats at 6 pm ... Local news and TV reportage maqy be skewed and out dated . Pictures taken today are up on Yahoo under Sports . The horse looks bright and alert . Dr. Richardson and the Jacksons are basing all treatment on the attitude and functions of the horse . He is doing well considering the graveness of the situation . That is the best we can hope for .

[cal828]

I just read on Bloodhorse that the Jacksons were only receiving a trickle of messages now on the New Bolton website. Might be a good time to send them a message of support. I'm sure this has to be their darkest hour. I sent them one, but I got so emotional, I thought wasn't going to be able to finish it, but I did. I think those people at New Bolton and the Jacksons deserve everybody's thanks just for making the effort that they did. God bless them.

[Gander]

Well said Samm. God will do whats right. I just hope this beautiful animal doesnt have to suffer. Hes already sorely missed in this game.

question about laminitis.

How long does it take the infection to heal? I mean where the horse is somewhat out of the woods?

I read that it is gonna take many many months before Barbaro is out.
The more this goes on, the more I am strarting to feel sorry for him, in that stall for so many months, not being able to go outside and be normal. An animal should not live that way.

[GenuineRisk]

And I have a question, too--

I know they now have Barbaro in a sling for several hours a day to, I assume, help keep weight off his feet. Was there a reason they didn't have him in a sling to begin with? What trouble can it cause? Stress? Digestion trouble? What are the pros and cons of having a horse in a sling as part of the healing process?

One of those images stuck in my head from when I was a child was of a horse in a sling, healing from a broken leg. I saw the photo in a kids' magazine, I think.

[my miss storm cat]

Video of Barbaro.....

http://cbs3.com/video/?id=28357@kyw.dayport.com

[31lengths]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Video of Barbaro.....

http://cbs3.com/video/?id=28357@kyw.dayport.com

thanks for the video.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by TogaJunkie

question about laminitis.

How long does it take the infection to heal? I mean where the horse is somewhat out of the woods?

I read that it is gonna take many many months before Barbaro is out.
The more this goes on, the more I am strarting to feel sorry for him, in that stall for so many months, not being able to go outside and be normal. An animal should not live that way.

first they have to control the inflammation in the sensitive laminae of the foot, once that occurs they have to wait fot the foot to grow back (normal horse hooves grow about 1/4" per month. normal hoof length is about 4-5 inches). Laminitic feet grow back very abnormally so that will have to be addressed as it happens.
As for being stall bound; it is not so unusual for horses not to have access to the outdoors. Injury and or circumstance prevent many from being "normal," and assuming that he makes a recovery this situation will be temporary. Horses react to confinement in different ways, Barbaro has shown that his temperment and adaptability are well suited for this ordeal, another animal would not have tolerated what he has been through. It is what makes him so incredible and admired. His owners to are to be admired for their dedication to their horse.

[Pointg5]

Here's an update, I'll take any positive news:

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/hor...ory?id=2518953

[Gander]

Me too. Thanks Mwindu. This horse is a beautiful fighter.