All Barbaro, All The Time.....

[PaceAdvantage]

Barbaro Beat:

Barbaro in 'Excellent' Condition; Use of Hind Leg in Breeding Process Explained (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33813)
Dr. Dean W. Richardson, chief of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa., reported Thursday that Barbaro was in excellent condition. "He looks great and everything is fine," Richardson said of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner. Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33813)

Visits with Barbaro good therapy for anguished Brette (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64173&subsec=1)
Each morning for the last 12 months, trainer Michael Matz's assistant/exercise rider Peter Brette climbed aboard Barbaro knowing that a horse like the long-striding Dynaformer (http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/isd/stallion.aspx?stallion_no=1049059) colt was almost as rare as a winning Powerball ticket. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64173&subsec=1)

Derby winner is just a horse in a stall (http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/sports/14718635.htm)
He's got a stall with a view, a night stand with fresh flowers, and plenty of apples, carrots and peppermints to share with fellow patients in the intensive care unit at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals. Kentucky.Com (http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/sports/14718635.htm)

Surgeon agrees Barbaro likely bumped during Preakness (http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/14718210.htm)
Dr. Dean Richardson is much more interested in the now and the next than the then, but the surgeon who operated on Barbaro said, "My impression from the beginning was that the horse was bumped right before the injury." The Mercury News (http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/14718210.htm)

[alysheba88]

like this one myself

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/sports/horse_racing/14723945.htm

[bigmack]

sharp post sheba - thanks

[kenwoodallpromos]

articlke on disable stallion aids- what medications are given to aid the breeding process? Any photos available of breeding using a ramp?

[JustRalph]

articlke on disable stallion aids- what medications are given to aid the breeding process? Any photos available of breeding using a ramp?


I would like to see that. Ten more pounds and I am gonna need one!

[TravisVOX]

JustRalph... what's your stud fee? :D

[bigmack]

http://www.nbc10.com/sports/%20http://www.nbc10.com/news/9312518/detail.html#

[PaceAdvantage]

like this one myself

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/sports/horse_racing/14723945.htm

Mr. West is pretty much on the money with that piece...thanks for posting the link...

[PaceAdvantage]

All the Barbaro you can handle, and THEN SOME!

With Famous Equine Patient, Barbaro's Vet Gains Celebrity Status (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33829)
The doctor who helped save Barbaro's life strides out of his office, plops into a chair and bangs his hands on the table in front of him. "So," he begins, "what do you want me to say?" It is a strange and exhausting time for the cocky and self-confident Dean Richardson, head of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania's George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals. Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33829)

FAQs About Barbaro; Colt Continues Daily Improvement (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33828)
Barbaro, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), continues to improve daily as he recovers from a shattered hind leg sustained at the Preakness on May 20. "I'm very pleased with the progress Barbaro is making," said chief of surgery Dean W. Richardson. "Everything is fine." Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33828)

[Suff]

With Famous Equine Patient, Barbaro's Vet Gains Celebrity Status (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33829)
The doctor who helped save Barbaro's life strides out of his office, plops into a chair and bangs his hands on the table in front of him. "So," he begins, "what do you want me to say?" It is a strange and exhausting time for the cocky and self-confident Dean Richardson, head of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania's George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals. Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33829)



That piece I liked. Dr. Richardson sounds like an intersting and talented guy. A bit of a character. That's a trait I find likeable.

Don't know if I'd want to work for him, but from a distance he strikes me as the right man for the job.

[bigmack]

http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33860

[bigmack]

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20060605-040725-8629r

[Valuist]

A brief update on Belmont day would be enough. Instead they are going to not show the Manhattan and Acorn on ABC and devote the time to Barbaro features. Its old news now. Lets turn the page.....

[PaceAdvantage]

Gettin' better all the time......

Barbaro's Vet: 'His Leg Looks Excellent' (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=34002)
Dr. Dean W. Richardson, chief of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center, on Tuesday got his first look at the right rear leg of Barbaro since he performed surgery on the colt and reported "his leg looks excellent." Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=34002)

[bigmack]

The day Jazil won the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), June 10, ABC Sports visited Barbaro and put him on television. There was even a TV set placed in the ICU. Would Barbaro watch the Belmont?

At first, he seemed interested: When the call to the post sounded, the 3-year-old colt walked to the front of his stall, ears pricked and head up, Sweeney said. By the time the field turned for home, though, Barbaro had turned away, walked to the back of his stall and relieved himself.

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=34064

[PaceAdvantage]

No news like good news....

Barbaro wearing new cast well; remains 'grand patient' (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64617&subsec=1)
Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Barbaro has adjusted well to his new fiberglass cast and continues to be comfortable as he recovers from surgery to repair a shattered right hind ankle at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=64617&subsec=1)

[KingChas]

Sounds like Barbaro's in "Stable Condition". :ThmbUp:

[Tom]

:ThmbUp::ThmbUp::ThmbUp:

Thanks for the update, PA

[bigmack]

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=34258

[JustRalph]

I didn't know they were knocking him out to change the cast.....interesting.....they changed a few screws.......

[bigmack]

Are they contractually obligated to state: The Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands?

It's not exactly catchy.

[PaceAdvantage]

I didn't know they were knocking him out to change the cast.....interesting.....they changed a few screws.......

Not only did they change screws, but they added some as well....I guess this could be considered the first bit of news that isn't so good....

[bigmack]

I guess this could be considered the first bit of news that isn't so good....
I'm 99% sure that because they added screws that it's not necessarily bad news. Hey, that's catchy.

[PaceAdvantage]

I'm 99% sure that because they added screws that it's not necessarily bad news. Hey, that's catchy.

Don't f with me....

[bigmack]

Don't f with me....
Now what is that suppose to mean? I can't interject my opine?

[PaceAdvantage]

Now what is that suppose to mean? I can't interject my opine?

It means I won't let the Ghostzapper thread follow me around this board, that's what it means....if that was not your intention, then I offer you my sincere, and humblest of apologies....

[bigmack]

It means I won't let the Ghostzapper thread follow me around this board, that's what it means....if that was not your intention, then I offer you my sincere, and humblest of apologies....
PA - I was a participant in that thread and was deep in pursuit of the answer to that caper. I respected your conviction of thought and when the caper was solved, still thoought you had basis with the Calder/CD thing et al.

I hadn't realized that you felt the egg on your face as much as you did and was simply kidding with the 99% comment. I accept your apology as I feel it was the right thing to do. And will at this time declare that I have a playful way about me that probably is unwarranted on this board. I'll refrain and let the 'main gang' continue their endeavors.

[kenwoodallpromos]

Are they contractually obligated to state: The Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands?

It's not exactly catchy.
Bloodhorse uses the brand; Thoroughbred Times does not.

[bigmack]

Bloodhorse uses the brand; Thoroughbred Times does not.
Roger that KWP. Thought the usage was odd.
Keep up the good work by the way. You're on topa stuff.

[PaceAdvantage]

PA - I was a participant in that thread and was deep in pursuit of the answer to that caper. I respected your conviction of thought and when the caper was solved, still thoought you had basis with the Calder/CD thing et al.

I hadn't realized that you felt the egg on your face as much as you did and was simply kidding with the 99% comment. I accept your apology as I feel it was the right thing to do. And will at this time declare that I have a playful way about me that probably is unwarranted on this board. I'll refrain and let the 'main gang' continue their endeavors.

If playful ways are unwarranted on this board, then Tom's in serious trouble...no need to refrain....

But let me ask you a serious question. Why do you think (with 99% certainty I might add) that it isn't a cause for concern that more screws had to be placed into Barbaro's shattered pastern?

[bigmack]

Why do you think (with 99% certainty I might add) that it isn't a cause for concern that more screws had to be placed into Barbaro's shattered pastern?
Ops of that sort from my experience can have "punch ups" that cover area that heretofore wern't covered because they're revealed by the healing process. By adding screws it can enhanse the work previously administered and address areas not covered until the heal shows the direction it wants to take.

[PaceAdvantage]

After all the good news initially, I suppose there had to be some bumps in the road....let's hope this is as bad as it gets....


Barbaro, in Discomfort, Gets Cast Replaced (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=34298)
Barbaro had the cast on his shattered right hind leg replaced for a third time Thursday, two days after the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner had two bent screws replaced in an injured joint. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=34298)