Horse Racing

2007-01-29 05:28:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-29 05:23:01 · 12 answers · asked by Daniel R 2

That horse had an extreme will to survive.

2007-01-29 05:17:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does that mean killed? Why kill the horse? So it can't race well, why kill it? Should we do that with Olympic athletes? "You got the bronze! Die!"

2007-01-29 05:13:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-29 05:05:07 · 8 answers · asked by jonova2003 3

Barbaro was euthanized today. The equestrian community grieves his early passing.

2007-01-29 05:00:29 · 20 answers · asked by DicoryDox 2

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized Monday after complications from his breakdown at the Preakness last May.
"We just reached a point where it was going to be difficult for him to go on without pain," co-owner Roy Jackson said. "It was the right decision, it was the right thing to do. We said all along if there was a situation where it would become more difficult for him then it would be time."

Roy and Gretchen Jackson were with Barbaro on Monday morning, with the owners making the decision in consultation with chief surgeon Dean Richardson.

It was a series of complications, including laminitis in the left rear hoof and a recent abscess in the right rear hoof, that proved to be too much for the gallant colt, whose breakdown brought an outpouring of support across the country.

"I would say thank you for everything, and all your thoughts and prayers over the last eight months or so," Jackson said to Barbaro's fans.

On May 20, Barbaro was rushed to the New Bolton Center, about 30 miles southwest of Philadelphia in Kennett Square, hours after shattering his right hind leg just a few strides into the Preakness Stakes. The bay colt underwent a five-hour operation that fused two joints, recovering from an injury most horses never survive. Barbaro lived for eight more months, though he never again walked with a normal gait.

The Kentucky Derby winner suffered a significant setback over the weekend, and surgery was required to insert two steel pins in a bone — one of three shattered eight months ago in the Preakness but now healthy — to eliminate all weight bearing on the ailing right rear foot.

The procedure on Saturday was a risky one, because it transfered more weight to the leg while the foot rests on the ground bearing no weight.

The leg was on the mend until the abscess began causing discomfort last week. Until then, the major concern was Barbaro's left rear leg, which developed laminitis in July, and 80 percent of the hoof was removed.

Richardson said Monday morning that Barbaro did not have a good night

2007-01-29 04:45:23 · 11 answers · asked by ? 4

According to the channel 3 news at noon in Philadelphia. Barbaro has been put to sleep.

2007-01-29 04:29:35 · 13 answers · asked by Tommy R 4

I have a retired race horse and she appears to love to run and she seems to get the other horses around her to run laps. A "horse person" told me horses don't "want" to run nor do they "want" to win. What's your opinion?

2007-01-29 02:22:05 · 13 answers · asked by jennsinlubbock 2

i may not of spelt it right.it could have been one of the macktoums,
ive probably that wrong aswell.
cheers.

2007-01-29 00:25:30 · 2 answers · asked by BRIAN G 1

How do I say this at the counter without sounding too stupid?
Its an exacta: If I think the 1 OR the 2 will win but I want others numbers as the second horse (along with the 1 $ 2).
It would be like 1/234 AND 2/134, but can I say, "key the 1 AND 2 over the 1234? Or do I have to make 2 seperate bets? Does that make sense?

2007-01-28 12:53:09 · 5 answers · asked by david d 2

should i wear a helmet in my western class or a cowboy hat?

2007-01-28 11:16:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

He was a prospect in California and it has been about 2yrs since he has been on the track. He had an accident a sprained two ligaments in his front leg. Hes totally healed now and I have been entering him in jumping compostions. I bought him from a older lady in Nevada, I live in SC. I wanted to know if there was any way i could get him back on the track and how i could get started in racing him. He is and amazing horse. I think you can search him on the internet for pictures. But anyways... if you guys have any word in this pleeeas do answer

2007-01-28 11:13:21 · 3 answers · asked by sportingfield whippets 1

I want a paint.

2007-01-28 07:56:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My horse is very excitable, bucks when he gets excited, I usually stay on, but it is hard. Any hints how to ride him when he does this? Your help would be much appreciated.

2007-01-28 05:30:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-28 05:28:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is skybook the number 1 place to bet on ponies?

2007-01-28 03:12:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think that Tom Amoss is pretty close even though he doesn't have a ton of horses like Doug O'neal and everyone else.

2007-01-27 20:20:43 · 1 answers · asked by Cincyfan0591 4

2007-01-27 11:50:44 · 4 answers · asked by Richard B 1

I have a barrelracing comp. tommorow
dose any one have any last min. advice
Please no smart remarks i just thought since this is the first race of the seasoon id ask!!!

2007-01-26 10:03:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-26 07:32:40 · 3 answers · asked by Taletha S 1

i love the friesians, and you???

2007-01-26 05:48:36 · 10 answers · asked by αяу_{ωяσиg} 3

and how do you know if a horse is well handicapped .

2007-01-26 01:36:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Who of these two would you back in the Dubai World Cup, assuming they run, and why?
I think Discreet Cat is a very talented horse, but he has never had to fight for a win and Invasor is far more battle hardened. Saying that Discreet Cat will get a weight allowance for being younger and has won his races very impressively. Debate!

2007-01-25 23:04:12 · 9 answers · asked by PNewmarket 6

Barbaro (the horse that won the Kentucky Derby) IS going to go back to the race track and at least walk around it like old times?! For those of u that don't know Barbaro he is a race horse and was very badley hurt during the Preakness (another huge race) and he ended up needing lots of surgy and quiting he's wonderful carrer. So we all hope Barbaro will have them chances again so we pray every night!

2007-01-25 13:06:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-25 07:19:56 · 8 answers · asked by j123g111 1

Anyone have any hot tips on any horse's to watch beside Lava Man? I need to make some money!

2007-01-25 04:23:06 · 5 answers · asked by Tab 1

2007-01-25 04:09:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its i Ghana

2007-01-25 03:11:00 · 1 answers · asked by bridget v 1

2007-01-25 02:09:54 · 15 answers · asked by twirlietracy 1