2006-07-14 06:05:12 · 7 answers · asked by aeb0215 1 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
It seems that the prognosis for Barbaro is better than it was. Associated Press is distributing a story that he slept very well last night. His chief surgeon is quoted as saying " “We are treating his laminitis aggressively, and he continues to respond well and is acceptably comfortable,” Richardson said. “Our goal is to keep him as comfortable as possible, and clearly that comfort level will be a major indicator for our treatment decisions.”
The story continues " “Barbaro was out of his sling for more than 12 hours yesterday, and he had a calm, restful night, sleeping on his side for more than four hours,” Richardson said, adding that while his condition is stable, “it remains extremely serious.” Yesterday, Richardson described Barbaro's condition as poor so he is more optimistic than he was.
Barbaro still has a tough fight ahead but I am sure that there are many people who wish him well. The New York Times reports that it will take 6 months for his left hoof to restore itself and that they will monitor his comfort levels considerably. It notes that Barbaro is receiving the best possible levels of care.
2006-07-14 17:56:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to differ with one thing Jan H said previously.
"They did all that they could do to prevent laminaitis".
The jury is still out on that. Reason being, much of this new technology used in a rare case like this is new and even still experimental.
It gets better all the time.
Chances are they will go on from this and learn something from it.
Had there been a way to keep that good leg imobilized most of the time, it may not have caused the dreaded complication.
Still I have to say, the team tried their best under the severe circumstances, and most of what was done was commendable.
I hope and pray this horse can survive the ordeal.
So far, the signs he shows are okay. God make him better.
He quickly became the people's horse, and that's a good thing.
2006-07-17 14:59:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not good at all - if he quits they quit.
80% of the uninjured foot is gone - laminitis. At the time of the injury and surgery it was said there was a 6-8 week window before it was known how much recovery...and the risk of laminitis was high. Everything they could have done to prevent it was done. It is the after risks that is why most horses are simply put down...not just the break. He's a special horse...and has not yet given up. But it's said if he lays down and gives up they will not keep him alive and in pain.
2006-07-14 07:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why they have not used the Nolan Hoof Plate that saved Smarty Jones from laminitis. Barbaro's condition is virtually the same as Smarty Jones. Maybe, the trainer has never heard of this plate? It could save this fine horse!!
2006-07-18 05:16:26 · answer #4 · answered by L8apex 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this web site for inforamtion on Barbaro
www.bloodhorse.com
It is a racing web site and has lots of inforamtion about raceing and horses and stuff pertaining to racing.
2006-07-14 09:29:50 · answer #5 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my dream, he was walking too fast & his handlers couldn't get him to slow down, so they cut his walk short & now he's back in the stall & depressed! If they don't start laying hands on him, he's not going to make it. He needs a cleansing tea to rid his blood of the toxins, but the vets want to "experiment" with new techniques! He's gonna hurt somebody before he goes!
2006-07-14 09:20:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HEARD HE'S UP FOR BIDDING. LAST I HAD HEARD WAS THAT ELMER'S GLUE HAD OUT BID PURINA DOG CHOW.
2006-07-14 06:08:54 · answer #7 · answered by MR. RETARDO III 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋