photo by Kenneth Lamm
With Barbaro now enjoying
a few great moments
outdoors, many wish
to see Barbaro
and Michael Matz
reunited for quality time together soon.
Shown here are
the two enjoying a
stroll at Fair Hills
Training Center in
Maryland.
Barbaro's Legacy has placed Fair Hill center stage
for using Michael Dickinson's Tapeta
synthetic track in itsupcoming renovations which will include its training track state-of-the-art. The developer's track fiber will provide
a shock absorbing supportive cushion to prevent severe
sprains and catastrophic breakdowns.
Dr. Kathleen Anderson, Fair Hill's veterinarian is focused
on the number 1 reason for horses: Keeping them running
safely, soundly, and preserving their health on the best
possible surface.
Turfway's new Polytrack shows it to be a great improve-
ment in preventing injuries. This year alone they had
on three breakdowns compared to last year's 24 fatal
ones. We pray more Race Tracks follow the leader!
Editorial Review by Cle Shaw
Review of "Track Technology Treads On Gentle Ground."
The Wilmington DE News Journal, Cecily Cairns
BARBARO's LEGACY CONTINUES...
Barbaro Amazes While He Grazes
While Barbaro now enjoys short walks and grazing
for himself, there was elation in Gretchen Jackson's
voice telling Michael Matz the good news.
"You'll never guess where I am. I'm outside with
Barbaro and he's eating grass!"
Matz replied to reporters, " I was very
happy to hear that. It was the first time he's
been outside since the day he arrived there."
Prior to Barbaro's first outting, University of
Pennsylvania's NBC volunteers were hand-
picking and feeding him fresh grass daily.
The term Hand grazing means Barbaro
is kept on a shank end so he cannot run
free per Dr. Anderson.
Dr. Dean Richardson said that Bobby
would graze daily for about 15 - 20
minutes "as long as he behaves."
Michael Matz echoed, "He's always
been calm when taken out to graze."
According to Dr. Anderson, this is
Barbaro's next step in his Rehabilitation,
ie. "it is safe to walk him a short distance."
His foundering 6 weeks ago prevented
this phase of his therapy. Also, his right
leg healing from multiple fractures was
still not strong enough to walk him
outside until Friday, August 11, 2006.
Barbaro "brightened noticeably" when
he was led on his first trip outdoors by
Susan Danner, Michael's farm assistant.
Dr. Richardson continues to be "very pleased"
with Bobby's progress along with "his measurably
gaining weight and overall great attitude."
However, in and Assocated Press phone interview,
he made it clear "Barbaro is not out of the woods
yet" and cautioned getting too overly optimistic.
Condensed editorial by Cle Shaw
on Sandra McKee's Article "Barbaro Takes Big Step Forward."
www.Baltimoresun.com
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/horseracing/bal-sp.barbaro15aug15,0,6914957.story?coll=bal-sports-horse
UPDATE FROM OUR WISCONSIN AMBASSADOR TEAM LEADER
Debra is heading out today race her special girl "BOND BEAUTY". She asks everyone to pray for them that they have a safe trip and her baby does well. Will get an update on how the race and BB did later.
Thank yous to the people sending in (we've been inundated with emails) your comments of how you love the "SPECIAL" Memory Page for our equine greats and loving friends. She wishes everyone a very good morning and day!
We are currently working on updating our newest arrivals as USA TEAM BARBARO AMBASSADORS. Bear with us, we are working as fast as we can. Want to get this right and keep everyone happy. Barbaro LOVES IT WHEN he sees happy responses and faces.
Debra is working on a letter to send out to all of you. Bios will be posted this week to our AMBASSADOR COMMENTARIES section soon. Stay tuned!
AMBASSADOR NEWS will contain news letters written to state/government officials, Industry and Corporate Heads, Fund Raiser Letters, and Feedback Successes for each of us on USA TEAM BARBARO.
Reminder, for any of your newsworthy letters to your state's legislators and racing officials they can be posted using your own blog you can create with www.blogger.com. For now, we are thinking it is best to have all the bios background on each state's Barbaro Ambassadors in one blog so they can be readily viewed with interest as we get to know our USA TEAM BARBARO. Remember, Debra is the Team Leader for our entire USA crew. Not sure on something, best to email her and get her "THINKING OUT LOUD" view and approval.
The LOUNGE will be a place for all to come, share lighter fare and update everyone from all fifty states. This area is open for comments and unique articles pertaining to Barbaro's Health and what his Legacy is accomplishing. ENJOY. PS: Those sponsors and Barbaro's fans are very welcome here too! Even Barbaro wants to be kept in the loop...on the latest scoop.
posted by WMCLSS @ 9:32 AM
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3 Comments:
CAROLE!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND YOUR EXCELLENT UPDATES!
YOU ARE THE TRUEST EXAMPLE OF A BARBARO AMBASSADOR!
BARBARO THANKS YOU AND APPRECIATES YOUS SO...
Debra, Very thankful you and Bond Beauty made it back safely. Know it was a bit disappointing when she ran out of steam at the end.
Since seeing several tapes of horses racing that won those races, it appears those Champions were held back to pace themselves and pulled ahead with extra reserves. Wonder if some slight retraining for Bond Beauty would help increase her strength & endurance so she increases it safely?
Know you must be giving her some great nutritionals besides generous amounts of LOVE. Did you take a look at www.springtimeinc.com?
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?
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