AUG 20, 2006 UPENN BARBARO's RECOVERY REVIEW
Barbaro Continues To Amaze And Graze Much To Medical Team Barbaro's Delight
Recent photos taken by Sabina Pierce (University of Pennsylvania) show Barbaro still enjoying mischieveous nips in first photo "Me and Barbaro". NBC's ICU staff hold a huge morning round "Meet and Greet" session with Dr. Dean Richardson's favorite charismatic boy. Barbaro continues to improve with 30 minute outdoor grazing. Dr. Richardson sees Barbaro/Bobby is having a bit of trouble keeping the flies away because of his "too short" tail. But never fear, the
ICU team show up from the rear to lend special assistance in the form of powerful bug repellent.
Sabina's latest photo shows Barbaro happily grazing and loving the sunshine and fresh air which he sorely missed for almost 3 months. In Jeannine Edwards Interview (ABC news 3 pm EST) with the Jacksons (ALEX update 435), this is what transpired. Gretchen and Roy were very upbeat with Barbaro's latest improvement. Just a few weeks back, they thought it was the end when Dr. Dean told them their Bobby was badly foundering in his LH hoof/foot. 'Everyone was crying including Dean. He had really fallen in love with Barbaro and there was only one other horse that he ever became really attached to...an Arabian stallion that also had a lot of charisma and intelligence." Gretchen and Roy also stated that they were "so pleased with how Barbaro has kept his fighting spirit and appears to be turning a corner. He is no longer on IV drips, the epidural is out, he just receives some pain management shots and spending less time in the sling...It was Dean's idea to take Barbaro out for grass the other day... We were all here visiting when out of the blue Dean says, "Let's take him outside!" So out he marched (Dean leading him), eyes wide open and eager, and Roy said Barbaro just stood there looking around for a few minutes, just taking it all in before dropping his head to graze. My interpretation of that would be Barbaro thinking, "Where the hell am I???"' UPDATE FROM ALEX & UPENN VET: NEW VIDEO RELEASE with Dr. Dean and BARBARO (need to use QUICKTIME)
Roy and Gretchen Jackson both stated, "Michael has tirelessly gone to see Barbaro every day...he is so personally and emotionally invested in his horse's ordeal." Roy mentioned, "he continues to be amazed at the interest in and the outpouring of support for Barbaro's condition...they simply cannot believe it. It's bafffling, but wonderful...They are happy to help keep the world informed of how Barbaro is doing because they know how people are yearning for updates. " They also visit Tim Woolley's Racing website. Jeannine says that it's the "Go-To-Site-for Barbaro." The Jacksons also own Showing Up who continues to amaze others by winning his races too (referencing his winning Secretariat Stakes as Marcus Hersh and others ask about Barbaro). Peter Brette also visits Barbaro whenever he gets the chance according to Alex.
Sunday Morning update from Alex: Barbaro continues to remain stable and comfortable but in serious condition. Will get more later....in the day...
New York Racing Association's photo shows Lost In The Fog and Russell Baze powering home to win is $150,000 Bay Shore Race April 9, 2005. Later this 4 year-old colt became sprinter of the year winning the coveted Eclipse Award 2005. ESPN
The following is a tribute to Lost In The Fog who will return to Golden Gate Fields home later today, Sunday afternoon. He has terminal lymphoma of the spleen with an inoperable tumor near his spine. University of California DAVIS Veterinary School of Medicine and trainer Greg Gilchrist decided that his last days should be spent in a comfortable place he loves most. LITF's cancer has metastasized and everyone was visibly shaken by the news. Another egg-sized splenic turmor was discovered Friday August 18th where the original one was sited. "As his trainer, we've been through so much together. He did so much for me I owe that much to the horse. He is like a brother to me. I have more respect for this horse than 70 to 75 percent of the people I deal with.
If he were human, he'd be the type of guy you want to hang around. This will be a very tough time for me." When its his time, Lost In The Fog will be cremated and returned to his upbringing at
Southern Chase Farm in Ocala, Florida.
Now we all understand just why and how much Barbaro and Lost In The Fog and others like them mean so very much to their trainers who have been through all the tough and great times together.
(design, & commentary by cle shaw)
Recent photos taken by Sabina Pierce (University of Pennsylvania) show Barbaro still enjoying mischieveous nips in first photo "Me and Barbaro". NBC's ICU staff hold a huge morning round "Meet and Greet" session with Dr. Dean Richardson's favorite charismatic boy. Barbaro continues to improve with 30 minute outdoor grazing. Dr. Richardson sees Barbaro/Bobby is having a bit of trouble keeping the flies away because of his "too short" tail. But never fear, theICU team show up from the rear to lend special assistance in the form of powerful bug repellent.
Sabina's latest photo shows Barbaro happily grazing and loving the sunshine and fresh air which he sorely missed for almost 3 months. In Jeannine Edwards Interview (ABC news 3 pm EST) with the Jacksons (ALEX update 435), this is what transpired. Gretchen and Roy were very upbeat with Barbaro's latest improvement. Just a few weeks back, they thought it was the end when Dr. Dean told them their Bobby was badly foundering in his LH hoof/foot. 'Everyone was crying including Dean. He had really fallen in love with Barbaro and there was only one other horse that he ever became really attached to...an Arabian stallion that also had a lot of charisma and intelligence." Gretchen and Roy also stated that they were "so pleased with how Barbaro has kept his fighting spirit and appears to be turning a corner. He is no longer on IV drips, the epidural is out, he just receives some pain management shots and spending less time in the sling...It was Dean's idea to take Barbaro out for grass the other day... We were all here visiting when out of the blue Dean says, "Let's take him outside!" So out he marched (Dean leading him), eyes wide open and eager, and Roy said Barbaro just stood there looking around for a few minutes, just taking it all in before dropping his head to graze. My interpretation of that would be Barbaro thinking, "Where the hell am I???"' UPDATE FROM ALEX & UPENN VET: NEW VIDEO RELEASE with Dr. Dean and BARBARO (need to use QUICKTIME)
Roy and Gretchen Jackson both stated, "Michael has tirelessly gone to see Barbaro every day...he is so personally and emotionally invested in his horse's ordeal." Roy mentioned, "he continues to be amazed at the interest in and the outpouring of support for Barbaro's condition...they simply cannot believe it. It's bafffling, but wonderful...They are happy to help keep the world informed of how Barbaro is doing because they know how people are yearning for updates. " They also visit Tim Woolley's Racing website. Jeannine says that it's the "Go-To-Site-for Barbaro." The Jacksons also own Showing Up who continues to amaze others by winning his races too (referencing his winning Secretariat Stakes as Marcus Hersh and others ask about Barbaro). Peter Brette also visits Barbaro whenever he gets the chance according to Alex.
Sunday Morning update from Alex: Barbaro continues to remain stable and comfortable but in serious condition. Will get more later....in the day...New York Racing Association's photo shows Lost In The Fog and Russell Baze powering home to win is $150,000 Bay Shore Race April 9, 2005. Later this 4 year-old colt became sprinter of the year winning the coveted Eclipse Award 2005. ESPN
The following is a tribute to Lost In The Fog who will return to Golden Gate Fields home later today, Sunday afternoon. He has terminal lymphoma of the spleen with an inoperable tumor near his spine. University of California DAVIS Veterinary School of Medicine and trainer Greg Gilchrist decided that his last days should be spent in a comfortable place he loves most. LITF's cancer has metastasized and everyone was visibly shaken by the news. Another egg-sized splenic turmor was discovered Friday August 18th where the original one was sited. "As his trainer, we've been through so much together. He did so much for me I owe that much to the horse. He is like a brother to me. I have more respect for this horse than 70 to 75 percent of the people I deal with.
If he were human, he'd be the type of guy you want to hang around. This will be a very tough time for me." When its his time, Lost In The Fog will be cremated and returned to his upbringing at
Southern Chase Farm in Ocala, Florida.
Now we all understand just why and how much Barbaro and Lost In The Fog and others like them mean so very much to their trainers who have been through all the tough and great times together.
(design, & commentary by cle shaw)
UPDATE WITH MORE LOST IN THE FOG VIDEO TRIBUTES:
(special thanks and cheers to Alex Brown)
Dear "Lost In The Fog", by Lori C.
This entry was posted on 8/19/2006 10:08 PM and is filed under Lost In The Fog.
Dear Lost in the Fog,
Most of us didn't have the pleasure of knowing you.
Yet our love for you guys is infinite.
If you could feel the energy of our love, you would stand amazed.
Close your eyes LITF, if just for a moment
As our energy surrounds you,
may you gaze into the sky, take a deep breath, take in our love -
and feel the hundreds of thousands of our caring arms around you.
Right Now LITF, Right Now.
May you stand at attention for just a moment,
so we can salute you-
Right Now LITF, right now.
You came to us, more magnificent
than one could imagine
And,
there will be a place...
again -
Where we will see you
Close your eyes, if just for a moment
as we close our eyes with you -
Right Now LITF, right now.
All our Love Lori C.and all from the Tim Woolley Site.
This entry was posted on 8/19/2006 10:08 PM and is filed under Lost In The Fog.
Dear Lost in the Fog,
Most of us didn't have the pleasure of knowing you.
Yet our love for you guys is infinite.
If you could feel the energy of our love, you would stand amazed.
Close your eyes LITF, if just for a moment
As our energy surrounds you,
may you gaze into the sky, take a deep breath, take in our love -
and feel the hundreds of thousands of our caring arms around you.
Right Now LITF, Right Now.
May you stand at attention for just a moment,
so we can salute you-
Right Now LITF, right now.
You came to us, more magnificent
than one could imagine
And,
there will be a place...
again -
Where we will see you
Close your eyes, if just for a moment
as we close our eyes with you -
Right Now LITF, right now.
All our Love Lori C.and all from the Tim Woolley Site.
Cle for BARBARO wrote:Barbaro would like to dedicate Beverly Sweitzer's Poem and Limerick that he heard about over at Tim Woolleys. He appreciates all that Alex Brown does and besides eating Lael grass from home, looks forward to Michael's daily visits which brighten his day!"Truly amazed at how wonderfully thoughtful all these poems are," replied our Charismatic Boy (Dr.D's favorite nickname for BJ). And, "Could you please dedicate PERFECTION to Lost In The Fog for me? Thanks guys..."
"PEFECTION" by Beverly Sweitzer(special dedication request from Barbaro to Lost In The Fog)
I searched o'er all the world for one thing perfect.
I looked at castles and kingdoms men erect.
To every land and every clime I sought
To see if somewhere perfection could be bought.
I gazed at landscapes of many a land.
Admired the seashores and cities of every demand.
I looked at everything that man had made--
Cathedrals and columns of every shade
I saw the bright lights of a beautiful city.
I tried to understand but my heart felt only pity.
For those, who thought perfection they could meet
in the skyscraping columns above the street.
I saw the works called art, in music, and in paint.
But each carried the touch of man's sinful taint.
I searched but a perfect one I could not find.
In sorrow I vowed, nothing is perfect in humankind.
Taking courage again in my search, I turned.
To nature to see if there perfection could be learned.
From the beauty of rivers and mountains and streams,
But none of these held the perfection of my dreams.
The glistening white of the snow, melts into spring.
In fall, the leafless tree becomes and ugly thing.
The blue of the sky, when clouded, turns gray.
The blossoms of flowers only bloom in May.
In despair I turned to my home on the plain.
To find, in coat of burnished gold and black tail and mane.
A horse in all degrees, perfection ruled supreme.
The beauty of the stallion was the answer to my dream.
I've ridden in magnificent golden royal coaches,
Manmade monsters, but perfection none approaches.
Machines of power and demons of space and speed
Cannot match the grace and beauty of that racing steed.
Oh, mount him to reach the goal of limitless length.
A thoroughbred giant of muscle and strength.
In all his magnificent glory, the indescribable king.
He stands above the world, pefect in everything.
Such faith and loyalty has spaced man's mind.
Why then did God choose poor and sin-scarred humankind.
I ask, in all this world beneath the sun,
To be called the masters of such a one.
By all the rules of heaven and earth,
He must serve in bridle and saddle girth.
He was made to run and he will obey
With all his strength and power night and day.
In all my wondering of the trackless years,
In countless trips across the hemispheres,
At last I found the race in which he could compete.
Barbaro, perfection, there to find complete.Reply to this
8/20/2006 12:54 PM Wm & CL wrote:*****BARBARO's TRIBUTE TO LOST IN THE FOG***** by WM & CL Shaw & Bobby's Big Heart August 20, 2006
Remember the good times friends have together.
That's what helps endure all kinds of weather.
Who knew what time her story would tell,
As Barbaro gets better to bid farewell.
He sees like we do that Lost In The Fog,
Spend time with Greg Gilchrist & the family dog.
While our Bobby enjoys more freedom each day,
Grazing on grass and prize Timothy mix hay.
He understands what it means for best friends apart.
He whinnies so softly that you're just as smart.
He'll whisper some prayers your pain stays at bay.
Let His Light of Hope keep fears and doubts away.
He knows what it is like to suffer the blues,
He wishes so much better recovery cues.
Though times may be tough in the weeks ahead,
Maybe months left to rest in your special bed.
Just enjoy your time breathing fresh air and love.
Heaven's own gift to you from ALL His Angels above.
Amazing grace how sweet the sound thatplays a tribute for you,
You were the best sprinter of any horse we knew.
Until Barbaro came of age and ran alongside your race.
In sleep's dreams you'll relive Bay Shore's first place.
2005 was your winning year with Eclipse Award.
Spending quiet times with your traineris more reward.
Why do you mean so much to Greg?
Is a horse more than speed of leg?
What makes Barbaro and Lost In The Fog the same?
Are they not greater than horse flesh by name?
Why do we find it so hard to understand,
The answer stares squarely upon one's own hand
.A horsewhisper for Barbaro can clearly foresee,
These two extraordinary horses are like you and me.
That's what Gilchrist knew all along,
when Lost In The Fog won more than furlong,"
"This horse is like a brother to me"
Replied Greg to ESPN and Horseracing TV.
Continuing Lost In the Woods tribute he finds,
These immortal words that might change others' minds--
"More respect for this horse than most people I deal with"
"If he were human...you want to be around him"--no myth.
It will be a tough time for him to bear,
While Lost In The Woods gets top home care.
Returning to Golden Gates Fields Sunday mid-noon,
Barbaro sends his best wishes to be with Greg soon.
The two will find time like Mike Matz and Barbaro.
The bond between trainer and horse beyond high and low.
Let us not shed sorrowful tears today,
Rather rejoice in their union as we pray.
If there's something to learn when all's said and done,
Barbaro's Champion spirit sends blessings to everyone.
"Celebrate each day as if it were your last"
"Take nothing for granted in the present or past."
"Find joy in the day's moments shared together with you."
Barbaro whispers, "dearest Eclipse Sprinter like Seattle Slew.
So with horsewhispering wisdom left here to see,
"May you be as pampered like they do me at NBC."
"Your groom Pascual Garcia will caress you with love."
"Just as Seabiscuit, Your Honor, Secretariat above."
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posted by WMCLSS @ 7:27 AM
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