2006-10-29 01:26:28 · 6 answers · asked by Sam_I_AM 1 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
He will not race again but is doing better - here is the official update and a link to the update site:
Barbaro had another good week
October 24, 2006
KENNETT SQUARE, PA – It has been a little over five months since Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was brought to the University of Pennsylvania’s George D. Widener Hospital at New Bolton Center. “I am happy to report that Barbaro had another good week, and his appetite and vital signs remain excellent,” said Dr. Dean W. Richardson, Chief of Surgery at Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital.
Barbaro’s right hind leg remains in a fiberglass cast. “We are being very conservative with the right hind (fractured) limb in order to help protect the foundered left hind foot.” said Dr. Richardson. “The hoof is growing slowly and not uniformly so it has a long way to go before it is acceptably strong and functional,” said Dr. Richardson. “The foot will require meticulous care for a long time and setbacks here and there are probable.”
Barbaro remains in the Intensive Care Unit of the University of Pennsylvania’s George D. Widener Hospital, where he is recovering from injuries suffered at the Preakness on May 20.
Due to Barbaro’s continued improvement, the University will now be posting updates biweekly. The next update will be posted on Tuesday, November 7, unless there is a significant change in Barbaro’s condition.
2006-10-29 01:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Barbaro remains in the intensive care unit of the University of Pennsylvania's George D. Widener Hospital, where he is recovering from injuries suffered at the Preakness on May 20.
The boot that had been protecting the foot that been impacted by laminitis has been replaced by a bandage as the Kentucky Derby winner continues to gradually improve.
While there are encouraging signs of steady improvement, there is little or no chance the horse will ever race again.
2006-10-29 01:40:02 · answer #2 · answered by kidd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Tim Wooley horse training site out of Fair Hill, MD. All the news regading Barbaro is derived from there and then circulated among all the sports publications.
Barbaro will never race again. But we all hope his laminitis will completely heal and be able to make babies and have a comfortable life. All the best, Barbaro!
2006-10-31 06:57:34 · answer #3 · answered by bold4bs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barbaro will never race again.He may get better and well enough to breed.Last I heard,he was still getting better.Check the Barbaro newswatch on www.bloodhorse.com.
2006-10-31 02:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by ponygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will never race again.
He is improving. although he has months left in the hospital
2006-10-29 15:20:15 · answer #5 · answered by Supercell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
face it your horse wins Kentucky derby just studding him and your not working another day in your life that's why that horse is still around
2006-10-29 01:56:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋