Wednesday, August 16, 2006

BARBARO UPDATE: August 11 - 15, 2006
NEXT UPDATE FROM NBC will be Thursday, August 17, 2006
ESPN UPDATE: AP Horse Racing News Wire: August 16, 2006
"I thought he was thrilled the first time he went out. He just seemed very happy to be out. You can tell he's looking forward to it every day. It's absolutely normal. Horses love to be outside. Obviously he's pretty excited about it. It's a big step just to know he feels good enough that you can take him out of the stall and walk him around like a normal horse and he eats grass like a normal horse. That does not mean he is healed. It just means things are going well right now." Dr. Richardson spoke with AP reporters in a phone interview yesterday afternoon.
Presently for the past 7 days and upcoming ones Barbaro hand-grazes (using a shank to keep him from running off) for about 15 - 20 minutes in a secluded area close to George D. Widener Hospital's ICU.
However, keeping flies away is no easy task.
"He's lost a lot of tail and it's short so it's hard for him to swish away flies," chuckled Dr. Richardson. Barbaro was showed enjoying himself on ABC NEWS recently released VIDEO:
Barbaro's Amazing Recovery: Barbaro On The Mend www.abcnews.com Top Stories.
Dr. Richardson further stated, " He is more comfortable in his left hind foot than I thought he would be. The right hind leg/foot is about where I thought it would be. He's got to get this left hind foot to the point where it's a solid structure that can sustain longterm weight-bearing. Could there still be some major things resulting in him having to be put down? Yeah, he's absolutely not out of the woods yet."
Last Tuesday, Barbaro had his right hind leg cast changed successfully and Dr. Richardson hopes it will not have to be changed for another 3 weeks. Barbaro's left hoof remains the Chief Surgeon's biggest concern since the 3 year-old must completely regrow his left hoof resected with 80 % removal to save his life from life-threatening laminitic infection. (rewritten, CL Shaw)
Anonymous said...
UPDATE: August 16, 2006 Bobby's LEFT HOOF and LAMINAE are expected to take at least 9 to 12 months to completely heal. There have been remote cases where the hoof regrew completely in as little as 5 to 6 months. But then again, these horses did not have only 20 % of their hoof intact. Bobby has had a radical surgical resection of his left hoof and this must be kept in mind as he regrows the other 80 %.
Wed Aug 16, 08:12:12 AM 2006

UPDATE to Debra's Race with her baby BOND BEAUTY:

WMCLSS said...
Whoever posted this is correct based on the research for founder and laminitis. On a brighter note, Debra, we are thankful that you and BOND BEAUTY made it safely back home, which is the most important thing. Despite an excellent but disappointed race she held the lead most of the way until the end. Wondered -- Can you hold her back a little to preserve her energy so she has a chance to maintain full strength towards the last 100 yards? It appears from TV footage studied, this is how other champions win their races. Then again, what do I know?
Wed Aug 16, 08:27:34 AM 2006

OUR PRAYERS CONTINUE FOR BARBARO & MIKE REA
Mike's Prayer by Wm & CL Shaw
(inspired by Mary Somano, Healing Therapist)
Loving husband, horsetrainer, father, family man-
Getting stronger improving as you can!
The Lord's light surrounds you easing your family's mind-
The Lord's love protects you-helping you and friends unwind.
The Lord's miracle continue your healing-
His arms wrap around you whatever you're feeling!
Under His protection, you always will be-
While His Miracles continue in you to see.
Another good day closer coming back home-
Therapy allows you to walk better to roam!
Lord's and His Angels presence watch over thee-
Your family's updates bring joyful news about ye.
God's Love, Light, Protection stay here-
Rest now, enjoy His Power erasing all fear!
May each day bring forth joyfully great news-
Keep walking stronger after putting on shoes!
May our Lord's miraculous grace-
Allow coming home to your family's place!
Heal Mike - pulling for you to win your own race.
THANKFUL PRAYERS FOR DEBRA & BOND BEAUTY COMING HOME SAFE & SOUND
BARBARO said...
Thanks guys for sending me those really great Springtime Nutritionals. Dr. Richardson explained everything so I would be willing to take them. Spirulina Wafers remind me of my baby greens.They help boost my immune system and keep me from getting those dreadful and painful stomach ulcers we horses get when not able to hand graze for ourselves. Later guys, time for my 15 minutes outside. I JUST LOVE IT -- FRESH AIR & SUNSHINE -- Don't YOU?
Wed Aug 16, 08:48:16 AM 2006
Debra, was reviewing some things in Springtime's Formulations and found a safe PERFORMANCE PASTE which if you are not using, maybe you can try some for Bond Beauty and company. It contains Tienchi, Chondroitin sulfate, DMG, Panax Ginsing extract, Vitamin C, Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex, and Hesperidin 95% which is a very strong anti-inflammatory. According to the directions you give one tube six to eight hours before a racing event. Optimally,give one tube the evening before and one tube six to eight hours prior to PreEvent Racing. Dose is 60 cc. Check with Springtime to be sure this can be used in conjunction with their regular longterm care using their famous Joint Health Care Formula. All Horse formulas are FDA approved!!!They are natural, raw ingredients using no drug enhancers whatsoever.
Wed Aug 16, 09:07:30 AM 2006
Dr. Richardson is just about as happy as Barbaro is to be outdoors for the first time in almost 3 months since is multiple leg fractures requiring 6 cast changes and numerous battles with infection. For now, he is conquering them and changing people's minds on just how strong his will is to survive. Many say it is his Big Heart inside that makes him the fighting champion that he is. (referring to Roy Jackson's view that it is the heart that makes him a Champion of Champions, and a one-in-a-million horse).

Recently, there was an article by TG Smith entitled "Brave Barbaro," which appeared in the Morris Daily Herald August 10, 2006. Obviously, it seems he received outdated information on Barbaro's rehabilitation now stepping up to better reports from New Bolton Center where
he remains stable but in serious condition. Joyous news from Good Morning America's Video clips show Barbaro and Dr. Richardson enjoying a 15 minute first day outting together on Friday, August 11, 2006.

Since Barbaro continues to improve each day, we had to respond to TG Smith's article, especially since he was ready to "give up" and request a name change which you will see in the following reply back to such an absurdity. True, mistakes happened to the Great Champion Ferdinand, 1986 Kentucky Derby Winner, who ended up in a Japanese slaughter house. This will not be the case for Barbaro by a longshot. Nor will he suffer that fate which we cannot dignify because nobody cared what happened to Ferdinand. The Jacksons are nothing like Ferdinand's former owers who rigidly followed the cardinal rule: "Thou shall not fall in love with a racehorse." Whoever made up the rule forgot it is merely a guideline - not immortalized in stone.

Everyone who meets Barbaro is changed by him. His soulful swagger, strength, courage, and lively love can melt even Scrooge's cold heart if he were here today.

Hopefully, by reading the following letter TG Smith will have a positive tone ringing in his next major headliner like "Barbaro Outsmarts Reports Betting The Odds."

(Article can be read at http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/print.asp?ArticleID=19093&Sec...)
Courtesy of Alex Brown, www.timwoolleyracing.com


Here then is the editorial to TG Smith -


Dear TG,

Interesting article titled Brave Barbaro. However, despite setbacks initially with Barbaro's infection and surgeries, he is doing remarkably well. Check ABC NEWS Good Morning America VIDEO at www.abcnews.com VIDEO Barbaro's Amazing Recovery: Barbaro On The Mend.

As for a crooked leg the rest of his life, "Don't Bet On It." So far, Barbaro is amazing everyone including Dr. Richardson who was quoted as not understanding how Barbaro is doing miraculously better and not feeling pain like other horses who have gone through something similiar. With improved medicine and care, we have come a long way since Seabiscuit's and Your Honor's The Magnificent Cripple.

We have an inside source and been sending special Springtime Spirulina and Horse Joint Care nutritionals (background in nutrition science) for Barbaro care of Dr. Richardson. Since he started Barbaro on these, there has been a remarkable turnaround. The President of Amerdon also sent a case
of their Horse Rapid Respond F formula which Barbaro was initially started
on July 13, 2006. The Spirulina and Joint Care were added two weeks ago
to his regimen.

Believe Barbaro will be one for the equine medical journals and amaze even you!
What you cannot see is Barbaro's Championed heart and iron will. He is an incredible fighter and each day they are reducing the amount of pain meds he is on.

Guess What! Since Friday August 11, 2006 Barbaro has been grazing
on grass outside his ICU area. His rehabilitation therapy is now moving forward in a positive direction. Perhaps, even you will change your tune and write a more
worthy article for Brave and Honorable Barbaro.

Out of LOVE, the Jackson's saved him. However, they also did this for two other thoroughbred rescue horses that were no longer racing. So you realize, this is
the TRUE LOVING NATURE of Gretchen and Roy Jackson.

Hopes are far from fading now. Barbaro is excited when he goes out to
graze for his 5th day getting a change of scenery. His spirits have brightened
considerably and he is walking around enjoying himself and company for 15 to 20 minute intervals.

He is getting top-notch cutting edge care 24/7 with massages and TLC.
Human Love and Faith are at the core of saving Barbaro, not money which you seem to refer to his siring stud fees. He may be worth millions because HE IS
ONE-IN-A-MILLION, words echoed by trainer Michael Matz and Peter Brette.

So better forget the Barbacue and be ready to eat crow pie.
Barbaro will make a believer out of you yet. Maybe he is not out of the
woods, but he is certainly now on a much better road to recovery.
Who knows, he just might be the comeback hero in a new kind of race--
One that will reshape the face of the horsracing industry, making
America's racing tracks safer and protecting the health of our
brave champions from future disasterous breakdowns.

It is easy to write about it, but actions speak louder than words.
You just might be pleasantly surprised by BARBARO's GOOD NEWS!
Trot on over to http://www.campaignforbarbaro.com/
and also http://www.teamusabarbarolounge.blogspot.com/
http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/

Barbaro hopes to see a more interesting updated GOOD NEWS
article by you soon! WM & CL

posted by WMCLSS @ 4:08 AM   4 comments

4 Comments:

At Wed Aug 16, 08:12:00 AM 2006, Anonymous Anonymous said...

UPDATE: August 16, 2006
Bobby's LEFT HOOF and LAMINAE are expected to take at least 9 to 12 months to completely heal. There have been remote cases where the hoof regrew completely in as little as 5 to 6 months. But then again, these horses did not have only 20 % of their hoof intact.

Bobby has had a radical surgical resection of his left hoof and this must be kept in mind as he regrows the other 80 %.

 
At Wed Aug 16, 08:27:00 AM 2006, Blogger WMCLSS said...

Whoever posted this is correct based on the research for founder and laminitis.

On a brighter note, Debra, we are thankful that you and BOND BEAUTY made it safely back home, which is the most important thing. Despite an excellent but disappointed race she held the lead most of the way until the end. Wondered -- Can you hold her back a little to preserve her energy so she has a chance to maintain full strength towards the last 100 yards? It appears from TV footage studied, this is how other champions win their races. Then again, what do I know?

 
At Wed Aug 16, 09:07:00 AM 2006, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Debra, was reviewing some things in Springtime's Formulations and found a safe PERFORMANCE PASTE which if you are not using, maybe you can try some for Bond Beauty and company. It contains Tienchi, Chondroitin sulfate, DMG, Panax Ginsing extract, Vitamin C, Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex, and Hesperidin 95% which is a very strong anti-inflammatory. According to the directions you give one tube six to eight hours before a racing event. Optimally,
give one tube the evening before and one tube six to eight hours prior to PreEvent Racing. Dose is 60 cc. Check with Springtime to be sure this can be used in conjunction with their regular longterm care using their famous Joint Health Care Formula. All Horse formulas are FDA approved!!!
They are natural, raw ingredients using no drug enhancers whatsoever.

 
At Wed Aug 16, 09:07:00 AM 2006, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Debra, was reviewing some things in Springtime's Formulations and found a safe PERFORMANCE PASTE which if you are not using, maybe you can try some for Bond Beauty and company. It contains Tienchi, Chondroitin sulfate, DMG, Panax Ginsing extract, Vitamin C, Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex, and Hesperidin 95% which is a very strong anti-inflammatory. According to the directions you give one tube six to eight hours before a racing event. Optimally,
give one tube the evening before and one tube six to eight hours prior to PreEvent Racing. Dose is 60 cc. Check with Springtime to be sure this can be used in conjunction with their regular longterm care using their famous Joint Health Care Formula. All Horse formulas are FDA approved!!!
They are natural, raw ingredients using no drug enhancers whatsoever.

 

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