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Barbaro Is Euthanized
Forbes ^ | 1/29/07 | DAN GELSTON

Posted on 01/29/2007 11:08:28 AM PST by Kimmers

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized Monday after complications from his gruesome breakdown at last year's Preakness, ending an eight-month ordeal that prompted an outpouring of support across the country.

"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."

A series of ailments, including laminitis in the left rear hoof and a recent abscess in the right rear hoof, proved too much for the gallant colt.

Barbaro battled in his ICU stall for eight months. The 4-year-old colt underwent several procedures and was fitted with fiberglass casts. He spent time in a sling to ease pressure on his legs, had pins inserted and was fitted at the end with an external brace. These were all extraordinary measures for a horse with such injuries.

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

"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.

(Excerpt) Read more at forbes.com ...


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KEYWORDS: barbar; breaking; euthanized; horseracing; notbreaking
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I think was a long time in coming. I am sure those directily involved in his care of going to miss him.
1 posted on 01/29/2007 11:08:30 AM PST by Kimmers
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To: Kimmers

Again?


2 posted on 01/29/2007 11:09:34 AM PST by Diddle E. Squat (An easy 10-team playoff based on the BCS bowls can be implemented by next year. See my homepage.)
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To: Kimmers

Posted several times already.


3 posted on 01/29/2007 11:10:20 AM PST by Corin Stormhands (http://www.virginiaisforrudy.com)
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To: Kimmers
I am sure those directily involved in his care of going to miss him.

Is that English?

4 posted on 01/29/2007 11:10:25 AM PST by Constitution Day (.)
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To: Kimmers

Poor little horsie. He's in horse heaven now, being petted and fed carrots and groomed by saints.


5 posted on 01/29/2007 11:10:36 AM PST by Kitten Festival
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To: Kimmers

As long as we're euthanizing horses, can we take out John "The U.S. is a parriah nation" Kerry too?


6 posted on 01/29/2007 11:10:37 AM PST by MikeA (Nancy Pelosi: The Speaker of the News Media)
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To: MikeA

Neigh.


7 posted on 01/29/2007 11:12:25 AM PST by Constitution Day (.)
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To: Diddle E. Squat
Seriesly...

Is this really breaking news?

Should I take the rest of the day off from work to mourn the death of Barbaro?

Enquiring minds want to know.

8 posted on 01/29/2007 11:22:10 AM PST by BureaucratusMaximus (Our national sovereignty and cohesion as a country is not for sale at any price.)
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To: BureaucratusMaximus

millions of dead babies go unmourned.


9 posted on 01/29/2007 11:22:57 AM PST by balch3
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Is this really breaking news?

Dakota Fanning fans the world over are reeling.


10 posted on 01/29/2007 11:25:04 AM PST by jdm
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To: BureaucratusMaximus

Well, some of us are interested. I'll leave it to you to decide whether to take the day off.


11 posted on 01/29/2007 11:25:24 AM PST by joylyn
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To: BureaucratusMaximus

well if you're going to be a smart ass, you might want to spell "seriously" correct.


12 posted on 01/29/2007 11:25:30 AM PST by chad_in_georgia
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To: BureaucratusMaximus

I have severe arthritis as a result of breaking my ankle while running several years ago.

Should I be euthanized?


13 posted on 01/29/2007 11:26:13 AM PST by Alouette (Learned Mother of Zion)
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To: balch3

They didn't win the Kentucky Derby.


14 posted on 01/29/2007 11:27:03 AM PST by dmz
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To: balch3

Oh, stop it- people cared about the horse, deal with it. What's next, the old "At least they didn't starve him to death, unlike..." line?


15 posted on 01/29/2007 11:27:49 AM PST by richmwill
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To: Kimmers

I was getting sick on John Travolta, anyway. Maybe he'll be reincarnated as a Zorlon or whatever...


16 posted on 01/29/2007 11:28:47 AM PST by dangus
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To: chad_in_georgia

Well, if you're gonna call someone a smart ass, you should at least know that 'seriesly' is a bit of a inside joke around here, along with the all time greats of "I'm gonna go take a shower", and "a moose once bit my sister".

Otherwise your beeber might get stuned.


17 posted on 01/29/2007 11:29:23 AM PST by dmz
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To: jdm

>> Dakota Fanning fans the world over are reeling. <<

Yeah, but this ain't why.


18 posted on 01/29/2007 11:29:29 AM PST by dangus
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To: chad_in_georgia

What are you new here?

"Series" is the official FR Smart-Ass spelling of "serious." Start reading the FR user's manual. It's hugh.


19 posted on 01/29/2007 11:30:46 AM PST by dangus
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To: richmwill

maybe it doesn't bother you that we murder the unborn and starve disabled people. To me it's a sign of a sick society.


20 posted on 01/29/2007 11:30:58 AM PST by balch3
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