Godspeed Barbaro

I'm so sad, too.

This saddens me so much.

Just devastating!

In case anyone missed Barbaro's stellar perfromance at Churchill Downs:
http://www.kentuckyderby.com/2006/derby_videos/index.html?videonumber=195&videotype=racing

Poor Horsey.

I had a feeling about this one today. I was reading the story this morning in the Courier Journal (Louisville), and it wasn't looking good for him. I started a thread in the lounge, then bagged it because I am somewhat conflicted on Barbaro-

What a courageous horse, and on many levels his owners and docs recognized that he was a horse that could maybe soldier through the extremely difficult healing process that is associated with any equine leg/foot injury. He became a hero for many horse loving children and adults.

On the other hand, it was such a horrific injury, one that no horse has survived (at least that I know about). His "peeps" said all along that if he lost interest in eating and his discomfort could not be managed, then they would euthanize him. I have to believe that Barbaro gave them no reason to make this decision before now, because his owners, trainer, and docs were well respected horsemen.

So he is is now with the great, big hearted racing legends in a pasture in "bluegrass heaven", romping with Secretariat and Ruffian (my 2 horse faves). It is a nice scene to imagine.

I had a feeling about this one today. I was reading the story this morning in the Courier Journal (Louisville), and it wasn't looking good for him. I started a thread in the lounge, then bagged it because I am somewhat conflicted on Barbaro-

What a courageous horse, and on many levels his owners and docs recognized that he was a horse that could maybe soldier through the extremely difficult healing process that is associated with any equine leg/foot injury. He became a hero for many horse loving children and adults.

On the other hand, it was such a horrific injury, one that no horse has survived (at least that I know about). His "peeps" said all along that if he lost interest in eating and his discomfort could not be managed, then they would euthanize him. I have to believe that Barbaro gave them no reason to make this decision before now, because his owners, trainer, and docs were well respected horsemen.

So he is is now with the great, big hearted racing legends in a pasture in "bluegrass heaven", romping with Secretariat and Ruffian (my 2 horse faves). It is a nice scene to imagine.

I love you Jenny!!!! :clap_1:

I love you Jenny!!!! :clap_1:

Kate cried today when I told her Barbaro died. We have been cheering for Barbaro since his injury. It's strange- I was telling Rapunzel today how all of Kentucky mourned when Secretariat died. I still get sad thnking about that day. A hero is a hero, whether it is human or animal.

Kate cried today when I told her Barbaro died. We have been cheering for Barbaro since his injury. It's strange- I was telling Rapunzel today how all of Kentucky mourned when Secretariat died. I still get sad thnking about that day. A hero is a hero, whether it is human or animal.

Horses are noble creatures

It is amazing that the legs of a race horse can even carry it's own mass when completely healthy. A big thank you to the owner for doing everything possible to save a living legend.

"Grief is the price we all pay for love". The words of Gretchen Jackson, Barbaro's owner.

Ain't it the truth....

I love you Jenny!!!! :clap_1:

Me Too!

"Grief is the price we all pay for love". The words of Gretchen Jackson, Barbaro's owner.

Ain't it the truth....

Very True. What a wonderful animal he was.

Me Too!

Y'all are freakin' me out with all the Miss K avatars!!!

But I needed a laugh, and I y'all too.

I'm having a moment where I miss being in KY and around the horse buzz...although I have to make a confession- last time i was at Churchill Downs, I was with the Mers at the Stones concert! No horse in sight!

Y'all are freakin' me out with all the Miss K avatars!!!

But I needed a laugh, and I y'all too.

It won't last forever.

I'm having a moment where I miss being in KY and around the horse buzz...although I have to make a confession- last time i was at Churchill Downs, I was with the Mers at the Stones concert! No horse in sight!

:funn:

Oh, I am so sad about Barbaro. How ironic is it that such a strong and large animal resides on such fragile limbs? I was so sure that he was out of the woods until the report came out about problems when they changed his cast. Then it all hit the fan.

Thank you Jenny...you made me feel better. I can now imagine Barbaro running pain free through fields of green grass full of apples and sugar cubes.

i was so sad when i saw this on cnn when i got up yesterday. i'm not sure the owners did the poor horse any favors by having him go thru all this, but i would have done the same thing. he was a beautiful animal...

I was at the Derby when Barbaro won.(50th Birthday present). He was a magnificent creature...I think the owners were correct when they tried to save him and also correct to euthanize when it became apparent he was unable to recover from his horrific injuries........

It's hitting hard here at home and across the country. Barbaro was such a fighter. I like the fact that there will be a Barbaro Stakes at the track where he was injured. I hope Churchill does something as well. The picture in this mornings paper was of him nibbling his blanket of roses the day after the Derby.

I just saw where Churchill Downs has offered burial for Barbaro here. The Jacksons have not annouced where they will lay him to rest. Other Derby winners, not sure who, are also in rest at the Downs.

I just saw where Churchil Downs has offered burial for Barbaro here. The Jacksons have not annouced where they will lay him to rest. Other Derby winners, not sure who, are also in rest at the Downs.

It's hitting hard here at home and across the country. Barbaro was such a fighter. I like the fact that there will be a Barbaro Stakes at the track where he was injured. I hope Churchill does something as well. The picture in this mornings paper was of him nibbling his blanket of roses the day after the Derby.

I love your avatar!!!!!!!!!!:clap_1: :clap_1:

It is sad....growing up here in KY and a huge thorobred lover! ...And the races

Larry King tonight- Jack Hanna talks about Barbaro (?, but we'll see), and Barbaro's owners are supposed to be on too.