Barbaro goes outdoors!

[GenuineRisk]

Okay, not getting my hopes up, but this made me really happy:

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=34855

[irishtrekker]

Woo-hoo! It is a good sign. At least he's getting to enjoy himself a little.

[GPK]

*knock knock*

Yes????

Can Barbaro come out and play??

[GenuineRisk]

... and here's the Thoroughbred Times article on it, with a quote from Gretchen Jackson about Barbaro's reaction to being outdoors. I'm a such a sap- I got all teary-eyed...

http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysn...65759&subsec=1

[my miss storm cat]

I was thrilled to read about it.....

Lovely pictures too. Such happy news!

[my miss storm cat]

Look!!!

http://www.vet.upenn.edu/newsandeven...baroPhotos.htm

[Cajungator26]

This is awesome for Barbaro. I hope he continues to do well... it would be great to be able to see his babies in a few years.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

This is awesome for Barbaro. I hope he continues to do well... it would be great to be able to see his babies in a few years.

Wonderful news...what a heart this boy has!

[sumitas]

HOY in my book !!!!!!!

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by sumitas

HOY in my book !!!!!!!

That is an interesting thought. Let's say Bernardini, Lava Man, and Invasor fail to win another race this year (certainly isn't likely, but anything can happen in this game) and some 50-1 outsider wins the classic. I wonder if there is any chance that Barbaro could still win this award. Finishing only 4 races would seem to eliminate him immediately, but he would certainly get the sentimentalist vote and he did win 4 graded stakes including the Derby and ran the most impressive single race of the year.
Well I suppose that in reality it is probably all but impossible for him to actually win it, but that is too bad because in my opinion he was definitely the best horse that any of us saw this year.

[Danzig]

i heard them say saturday while watching the million etc telecast that he had gone out, they interviewed the jacksons who said he grazed about 20 minutes. was wonderful to hear. almost as good as hearing that his near hind is growing.

he'll make the final cut for hoy--you watch. may not win, but he'll be in the mix.

[Suffolk Shippers]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

... and here's the Thoroughbred Times article on it, with a quote from Gretchen Jackson about Barbaro's reaction to being outdoors. I'm a such a sap- I got all teary-eyed...

http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysn...65759&subsec=1

How could you not though? Many a person left this horse for dead about a month ago, and why not...shattered leg, laminitis, the whole act. So many people called for him to be put down and out of his misery.

Yet, here he is, improving a bit every day, and looking healthier as time goes on. To this point he is proof of the existence of miracles and that sometimes when you put your head down and grind it out, facing darkness in the eye, you can see through to the bright side again. How could you not be even a little emotional? I KNOW I AM!

[Nostradamus]

Here is the video. You have to watch a little commercial but Barbaro looks good and happy.

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2310386

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

Here is the video. You have to watch a little commercial but Barbaro looks good and happy.

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2310386

Whatever happens from here on out....this horse is amazing.

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by sumitas

HOY in my book !!!!!!!

If I had a vote it would be for Barbaro. Just being able to go outside is wonderful. This has really made my day.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

Here is the video. You have to watch a little commercial but Barbaro looks good and happy.

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=2310386

Entitle this: "Barbaro Grazes, or, How to Make GR Burst Into Tears in 15 Seconds or Less."

Thanks for posting the link. I'm going to go get a tissue now.

[timmgirvan]

It's a MIRACLE, I tell ya!

[GenuineRisk]

And here's ESPN's article on it. Nice quotes from the doc:

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/hor...ory?id=2549298

Yes, I'm obsessed. I know. And he wasn't even my Derby pick.

Here's a question for the breeding experts-- not getting my hopes up, but IF he makes it, and IF he is unable to support his weight on his hind legs for breeding purposes, is there any possibility he could be used, via AI for breeding horses for other equestrian disciplines? Other disciplines permit artificial insemination, right?

[LARHAGE]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

And here's ESPN's article on it. Nice quotes from the doc:

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/hor...ory?id=2549298

Yes, I'm obsessed. I know. And he wasn't even my Derby pick.

Here's a question for the breeding experts-- not getting my hopes up, but IF he makes it, and IF he is unable to support his weight on his hind legs for breeding purposes, is there any possibility he could be used, via AI for breeding horses for other equestrian disciplines? Other disciplines permit artificial insemination, right?

Yes virtually every other breed association uses A.I. In a situation like Barbaro's it would be very useful as you can brred multiple mares on one collection, therefore preservinh him even more. I personally am a huge fan of A.I, as it eliminates the travel stress and chance for injury and sickness in young foals. I love just driving to the airport, picking up the ''container'', and meeting the vet at my house where my mares and foals are safe and sound.

[chupster2]

I love the video on the upenn site. You can hear him snorting in happiness as he nibbles up clover. And his stubby little tail is going 90 mph. He sure looks good.