Dr. Richardson's Talking Horses interview
 

Here's the link:

http://www.bloodhorse.com/talkinhorses/DR081608.asp

... and out of the 500+ questions submitted, my question was one of the ones answered! Pardon me while I geek out a bit...

Thanks for the link!

That is awesome that he answered your question!!! :D

I thought that was an extremely interesting interview. NOt just because of what WAS said but also what he declined to answer. Good stuff.

even had it not said NY, NY...I still would have pegged this one as your question:D :D

New York, NY
First off, Dr. Richardson, thank you for everything you've done for Barbaro so far-- I cried when I saw the footage of him grazing. I don't want to get my hopes up because I know he has a long path ahead of him, but you are doing amazing, amazing work and that footage made for a very happy day for me. My question is about laminitis. What are the chances of him developing it in one of his front legs, and are horses more prone to developing it again after they've been through it once, or no more so than a horse who hasn't had it?

Yeah, I would wager that after this is all over, one way or another, that he's going to publish a paper in the veterinary journals about the treatment and doesn't want anyone stealing his thunder. And I don't blame him a bit-- they're doing trailblazing work, and should get to be the first to publish what they've learned.

I agree. I loved the part where he called him a "great" horse. I agree that he was well on his way to being a great horse. Thank heavens he is so responsive and allows them to work on him.

I can't believe they can do so many things on him without needing to anesthetize him-- that's incredible. I think it's testament to all the love and kindness he's received over his short life-- having never been mistreated by people, he trusts them completely to do what's best for him.