Straight from the insider's.. Barbaro had another good night!! Up and At 'em!!!!

[Xctrygirl]

All of this news came straight from people who work for Mr. Matz:


1.) Michael is doing extremely well. He is thinking positive but was on the track today at Fair Hill and onlookers report that he was in as good a mood or better than you would ahve expected.

2.) Lots of good news from New Bolton. Barbaro manged to both lay down and get up under his own power. He has eaten as well.

3.) There are no signs of shock and his laidback demeanor is so far serving him well


More than that I cannot comment. But the speculation of both people at Delaware and Fair Hill is that the scales are tipping to the good sides.

There was a report, though I cannot confirm it, that while Dr. Richardson is being flown back from a vacation in Florida to do the surgery, another one of the premier surgeons was in the area yesterday and will be scrubbing in as well. Again, this is not confirmed.

Keep those chains jingling!!!

~E

[War Admiral]

Thank you so, so, SO much for that update, XCtrygirl. You rock.

JINGLEJINGLEJINGLEJINGLEJINGLEJINGLEJINGLEJINGLEJI NGLEJINGLEJINGLEJINGLE

[VirginiaBred]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[Bugs-n-Frodo]

Thank you and keep the news coming!

[Tasker]

Thank you for the update!!! *fingers crossed that things keep heading a positive direction*

{jingles}

[RunForIt]

:) Thank you for the information - one day at a time we'll all jingle and pray and hope; I hugged all my horses today in a different way. :sadsmile:

[clint]

Thanks so much for the update! Still jingling like mad.

[Ride On]

Another thanks here , my thoughts arewith everyone and Barbaro. He is a true king with a mountain of a heart.

[dray]

Thanks for the scoop, XCTRYGIRL. Jingles and prayers for Barbaro, Mr. Matz and his team, and for guidance for the healing hands.

Donna
Carson Farm
www.sportequine.com

[Susan P]

:sigh: The only thing we can do now is pray. That means we are not helpless.

[alysheba]

:sigh: The only thing we can do now is pray. That means we are not helpless.


Wow! That was awesome!

I'm so happy to hear he is doing well. Please keep the updates coming. The sports news doesn't really care anymore now that the "drama" is over.

[Skip's Rider]

Thanks for the update. Please continue to keep us informed if you can. Jingling like mad and praying for the best.

[cinnabar]

I was hoping you would post! Thanks for the positive news. Here's to a good afternoon for Barbaro and the surgeons.

[SafeHorses]

That sounds very hopeful, thank you! But one thing...I don't know why I thought this...but wouldn't Barbaro have been in a sling to take some of the weight off his leg? I'm sorta surprised to read that he's getting up and down, but it sounds very very good that he can do that! :)

[Xctrygirl]

Just to be helpful, Channel 10 out of Philadelphia is on the story. They have a crew at NB and are cutting in here and there.

Their website is here:

http://www.nbc10.com/index.html

They can keep us all apprised as the surgery goes on.

~E

[Xctrygirl]

Safehorses,

As it was described to me the normalcy of life is important. Slings are used under circumstances that absolutely need it. Obviously if he didn't have it, it can be inferred that the dr's believed he didn't need it.

And a horses health in a sling is a dicey thing. Depression can set in and then it gets harder to heal. (Again, what was told to me when I asked the same thing)


~E

[Pat Ness]

Thanks Emily!

[bobrummel13]

Jingling like Mad in TX! Thanks for the updates!

[Equine Connection]

My heart absolutely pours out to this incredible horse, to Michael Matz and Barbaro's jockey. Our thoughts and prayers are with Barbaro for a very successful surgery and safe recovery. What heart and determination Barbaro possesses and it's great to hear encouraging news. Thanks very much for sharing this information as obviously, there are many, many kind, concerned people out there who care very much. Godspeed.

[tullio]

xctrygirl -

thanks so much for the updates!

i also wanted to say thanks for the photos and news yesterday. I mentioned in the thread in the H/J board - my uncle is the equine ambulance driver at Pimlico, and he drove Barbaro to NB. Thanks for noticing that the ambulance was being so careful - I'm sure he did his best to keep Barbaro safe and to travel quickly!

I bookmarked your photos of the ambulance on the road. I'm hoping the story ends as well as is possible, and I can share the photos with my uncle as he remembers the day he helped take care of an amazing horse!

Keep the updates coming - thanks again!

[Xctrygirl]

Tullio,

Your Uncle ranks very very high in my book right now!!!!

Ok so over on the Final Turn Forums, (www.finalturn.com) they're saying that the surgery has started. That Jeanine Edwards cut in on the current ESPN broadcast and announced it was about to start. Over there the thought is it will last about 2 hours. This morning at Del. and on the Tv braodcasts, we were hearing closer to 6 hours.

I'd prefer 3 hours, but honestly if he gets through it, I don't give a rats butt how long it lasts!!! ;)

~E

[Adelita]

Thanks for the updates. Prayers and love to Barbaro, what a beautiful boy.

I clicked on the final turn link and the pic they have of him over "Get well soon, Barbaro" made me absolutely sob.

[Drifter]

Thanks so much for the updates. Please keep them coming! Lots of jingles here in Chester County. Hope this amazing horse pulls through all this. More jingles!

[homeskillet]

redoubling jingles from utah

[msrobin]

JINGLES JINGLES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the update. I had a real hard time sleeping or doing anything after seeing the race. My prayers are with Barbaro.

Sending a kiss to him right now.

[Jinx]

good luck barbaro....jingling like mad.....

[ReSomething]

Jingles and prayers for Barbaro and the surgery team for successful surgery and uneventful easy recovery afterward. Hail Mary . . .

[charlieo]

I added a couple of windchimes to the curb chains. Praying for all.

[SafeHorses]

Safehorses,

As it was described to me the normalcy of life is important. Slings are used under circumstances that absolutely need it. Obviously if he didn't have it, it can be inferred that the dr's believed he didn't need it.

And a horses health in a sling is a dicey thing. Depression can set in and then it gets harder to heal. (Again, what was told to me when I asked the same thing)


~E

Thank you for clearing that up! :)

[Xctrygirl]

Ok as added on another thread, TVG, Channel 602 on DirecTv, is bringing updates on the surgery as they have their normal afternoon of racing action.

Just FYI!!

~E

[crazy gray horse]

Thank you for the updates. Here on the west coast I am having trouble finding any updates at all. So I keep checking here to see how things are going. Thanks to those of you who are able to keep us updated.

Many jingles coming from Washington.

[BeastieSlave]

I was standing in line at the grocery store at 1:00. I didn't have my curb chain with me, so I had to send mental jingles to Barbaro and all involved in the surgery. I'm back with my curb chain now, and I think I'll take it with me to the movies this afternoon so I can jingle in the dark until I hear how the surgery went....

[LouLove]

Jingles like mad...please let the beautiful boy come home and live on green grass once again. Barbaro, we jingle as hard as we can for you.

Me and my beautiful PLou (92 OTTB)

[ESG]

Texas-sized jingles for Barbaro and the surgeons. Thanks so much for the updates, and please keep them coming!

[excowgirlie]

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) - Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro went into surgery Sunday to determine the extent of "life-threatening injuries" after the colt broke three bones above and below his right rear ankle at the start of the Preakness Stakes.

The surgery was being performed by Dr. Dean Richardson at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center for Large Animals. He said the operation could take several hours.
Richardson, the chief of surgery for the center, said the injuries were "very, very serious," and that he's never worked on so many catastrophic injuries to one horse.

"You do not see this severe injury frequently because the fact is most horses that suffer this typically are put down on the race track," Richardson said. "This is rare."

"It's about as bad as it could be," he added. "The main thing going for the horse is a report that his skin was not broken at the time of injury. It's a testament to the care given to the team of doctors on the track and (jockey) Mr. Prado on the racetrack."

Richardson said Barbaro sustained a broken cannon bone above the ankle, a broken sesamoid bone behind the ankle and a broken long pastern bone below the ankle. The fetlock joint, the ankle, was dislocated.

"The aspects of the surgery will be dictated slightly by what we find," Richardson said. "But the bottom line is we will attempt to perform a fusion of that joint and to stabilize it and make it comfortable enough for him to walk on."

[Fred]

thank you for the updates xcountrygirl. continuing to hope and pray and jingle for beautiful Barbaro.
Jingling through tears.

[Xctrygirl]

Ok TVG just cut in again.

At this point all the news is, that he is still in surgery.

Still jingling.

~E

[CurlyLindsay]

Thank you for these continued updates (even if it's "no news") for those of us without cable or satellite TV. I'd be going crazy right now without COTH updates.

[Ride On]

The fact that the surgery is still going on is a good sign. If the blood flow was comprimised I would think they would have euthanized him. Lets keep hoping he will come out of this ok.

[Xctrygirl]

Ok more info...

TVG on the phone with Deidre Biles of the Blood Horse. She is at NB.
Recovery will occur in the pool

Surgery going on 2 hours... all agree this is good news since if it was a no way scenario he'd be out and ...*cough* by now.

Surgery will last for a while.

Vets being frank, but its a very serious surgery. They will try very hard, but vets say "Its about as bad as you will see"

Press conference after.

Keep jingling.


~E

[Fairview Horse Center]

My old Hanoverian broodmare had broken her leg as a very young mare, and the joint was fused. She lived until 24, and had many babies. She walked about 95% sound, definitely off at trot and canter, but it didn't slow her down at all. Occasionally when cantering, she would just pick it up and run on 3 legs, but she was pretty comfortable using it most of the time. I do believe she could have performed to breed had she been a stallion. The big worry was always that her good leg would stay sound, and it never had a problem. Hope they have as much success with this surgery.

[SeaOat]

Posting here as well:
I haven't been able to go through posts so apologies if repeating things....
we were in & just outside of his stall after he was unloaded from ambo. Also watched as his digitals came up. P1 was in a lot of pieces but what a super wonderful patient & trying his best to accomodate all handling him as well as being so veryvery good while having robert jones put on (exceptional job on a most difficult bandage, btw). Most horses, especially after being pulled up so short & pumped would be a mess & hind leg injuries usually come w/ a good deal of kicking. This horse made you want to melt because of his keen attention to those nearest & desire to do what was right.
A big problem/concern with his type of injuries has to do w/ vascular flow.....only two relatively small veins feed the entire hoof so any compromise to those and the foot gets lost w/ infection starting there (moving up leg as well) being factor.
I'm guessing they would hope for some external fixation & fusion of that area without any vascular damage.
It's unfortunately not a good prognosis but having such a terrific patient is a very needed part of any recovery.
BTW: His owners expressed over & over that HIS comfort & life quality was their main concern. Very nice people.

[onetempies]

Being that we're hitting that 2 hour mark... it's definitely *better* news. Keeping fingers crossed & jingling like mad that we hit a safe recovery stage. Thanks so much for the "inside" scoop!

[WarHorse]

Thank you, sweet Xctrygirl.

[Jakeable]

Thanks for the updates! Jingling for the brave guy!

[Equinetech]

Jingling like mad from Mt Hood!

[SeaOat]

I should have said in above post that this was not at hospital but at his stall at Pimlico just after breaking down.
We perched on ambo drivers stand (wich turns into a mixed media loft on big days).... It is up high & just behind starting gate. He jogged back & reloaded, by all appearances, fine. If Edgar felt anything he certainly didn't give it credit & nothing was visable to the docs watching at ground level. I would imagine Edgar didn't sleep last night going over things repeatedly. You don't see a lot of hind leg injuries on dirt, & they most always happen from a mis-step (obviously disregarding contact w/ another horse & the like).

[ElonGrad1997]

Big jingles to Barbaro and his team. I'm just beside myself over this whole thing. I go into tears with every replay that I catch on TV (and the replays just don't stop!). I keep looking at my watch and wondering how the surgery is going...he's just down the road from me at NB.

Thanks for all of the updates. There are a lot of people praying for him.

[Sannois]

at the wonder of that animal, that he was soooo good for everything. over 2 hours now,I have been in OR with 6 hour Ortho cases, But I know horses cannot be down that long, Go Barbaro.. I think I need a new curbchain! :sadsmile:

[msrobin]

Is anyone able to watch the video on the nbc10.com website ? It does nothing for me no matter what browser I am using.

[ElonGrad1997]

As a side thought...did Barbaro suffer any contusions or otherwise from breaking through the start gate? My heart feels all of the circumstances are related on some level, but is there any news on his front-end?

[ElonGrad1997]

Is anyone able to watch the video on the nbc10.com website ? It does nothing for me no matter what browser I am using.


I had to wait for a minute or two for it to load.

[circusponydreams]

It's been just about two hours now...any news from TVG?

msrobin, I can't get the NBC 10 video to work either. I'm on pins and needles waiting to hear that the surgery worked! (jingle, jingle, jingle)

[stephjm]

Thanks to everyone here who is posting updates... I can't get any news on my TV, don't have TVG or Direct or anything. Still jingling and praying like crazy!! Trying to think positive thoughts of seeing him someday soon standing in a paddock full of green grass....:sadsmile:

[msrobin]

Yes, I agree the waiting is killing me too. Darn video !!!

[JumpingPaints]

They just said on TVG that there will be a news conference later in the show (show ends at 5pm, but I'm sure they will break to the story as soon as there is news).

[War Admiral]

Those who can't watch the NBC 10 video, try upgrading your Windows Media Player. Also as mentioned previously, it doesn't work in Firefox.

Avery and I are jingling madly in Georgia. Go Barbaro!!

[Sannois]

They just said on TVG that there will be a news conference later in the show (show ends at 5pm, but I'm sure they will break to the story as soon as there is news).
They are just showing races right now.. I will keep checking back!
Jingle jingle jingle jingle

[msrobin]

Those who can't watch the NBC 10 video, try upgrading your Windows Media Player. Also as mentioned previously, it doesn't work in Firefox.

Avery and I are jingling madly in Georgia. Go Barbaro!!


I upgraded but it still didnt work. I am still trying other things though.

Thanks for the update.

[imissvixen]

http://www.horseshoes.com/anatomy/horsesense/horsesense.htm

[Xctrygirl]

Just a quick 'program' note....

When the press conference comes on I am going to transcribe it all and post the entire content as fast as I can type and work the tivo.

Stay tuned.... I will get it all ASAP.

Keep jingling but all this time is an overall good sign.

BE POSITIVE guys!!!

~E

[Simkie]

Those who can't watch the NBC 10 video, try upgrading your Windows Media Player. Also as mentioned previously, it doesn't work in Firefox. Sure it does. Go here: http://www.nbc10.com/video/index.html then seach for Barbaro and drag the video to the playlist.

[annikak]

jingles to everyone, and emily, thanks so much for all your updates!!

[17handtb]

Thank you so much to Xctrygirl, Seaoat, and all others posting updates. This is such a horrible tragedy but it is comforting to know of the sea of support flowing everywhere - across the country and beyond - for Barbaro.

We believe in you, brave fellow! :sadsmile:

[Xctrygirl]

Ok saying press conference maybe around 5pm. EDT.

Thats 95 minutes from now.

So keep jingling guys.... they have said about an hour in the pool for recovery.

~E

[Tom King]

Big hugs to Xctrygirl and SeaOat!!!

[Susan P]

I shared this information with my friend in Cambridge, MA and she is very thankful.

[Tiramit]

Thank you for the updates XCntryGirl! Jingling for the noble Barbaro in VA!

[enigma99]

Any idea what channels will be having a press conference.

Jingling madly here in Indiana.

[luveventing]

wow. this is driving me crazy...no new updates yet??

[Meadow36]

I have two browsers open - one with this thread and one with the other Barbaro thread!

[msrobin]

Any idea what channels will be having a press conference.

Jingling madly here in Indiana.


Yea, I am wondering what channels will have the press conference too.
Anybody know ?

[maple_brook]

TVG is channel 602 on Direct TV.

Jingle, jingle, jingle!!! Come on big guy, you can make it!

[Meadow36]

Here's another great article describing different types of fractures, including the kind that Barbaro has: http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=33663

[dianad]

Thanks you all so much for all these updates...:sadsmile:

[msrobin]

I do not have TVG I am on comcast. Anyone know of any other channels ?

[Weatherford]

I don't have tv and I have a very slow connection to the web - so anything you post is wonderful - thanks!!

Jingling like mad from Ireland.

[Kementari]

Another thanks to all who are posting updates...we don't een have cable, let alone Direct TV, so it is wonderful to be able to come here and have up-to-the-minute updates.

Still hoping, praying, and jingling for Barbaro! :cry:

[TBXCFan]

I'm now in a hotel on business and am without my TVG for updates. I'll be checking in here as often as I can. Thanks everyone, for keeping the COTH BB up to date with info.

Jingle, jingle, jingle. (I brought my curb chain with me.)

[DancingHooves]

msrobin, espn is having updates sporadically

[Sannois]

I have had it on HRTV all day, I have been in and out doing yard work, and chores.. Still just racing.. But its 4:26 PM right now, I am not going to the store untill after the press conference.. It sounds like somone is going to transcribe it, Wonderful.. I am too terrible of a typist to do that1 (((Hugs))) to all who are so wonderful with the updates! Still Jingling that all this time can only mean a good thing!!! :yes:

[incentive]

Another huge thanks for the updates! Barbaro was the first thought I had this morning while being awakened by a visiting JRT. For once the corgis were still being quite, but then Willis got all of them going. I jingled and cried all day today while we were racing our sailboat. My mind was in New Bolton, not on the Chesapeake Bay!! Please keep the updates coming. Ginormous Jingles from SE VA.

[msrobin]

I just found out on another forum that the press conference is going to run also on ESPN news at 5pm eastern.

[dianad]

ESPN news just said they will carry the news conference live.

Sorry if this has already been said...

[mvb]

is that regular espn or a special espn station? thanks

[StrawberryFelidos]

Is ESPNews different from regular ESPN and ESPN2? I don't have many of the "good" sports channels, like TVG, to see updates :( Thanks for keeping us all posted here!

[Simkie]

It's ESPNN--ESPN News. Regular ESPN is showing track stuff right now.

I have Comcast, and I'm in Fort Collins, CO, and ESPN News is on channel 402.

[mvb]

oh poo :(


thank you everyone for your continued updates i rely on you all!!!!

[JumpingPaints]

ESPN news is 207 on Direct TV.

[Meadow36]

I think it's channel 133 for those of you with Adelphia Cable in South Florida.

[hopashore1]

I'm on Comcast also and have ESPN News--it's channel 5 here. You can go:

http://online.tvguide.com/myprofile/setup/localizeus.asp

and put in your zip code and should be able to find it :)

[crazy gray horse]

Thank you so much for these updates. Can't tell you how much I appreciate them.

[Lancaster9]

I always believed myself to be an entrenched lurker... until now. Thanks to everyone who's been posting updates for all of us less-connected folks. It's comforting to know that so many horsepeople share in the intense emotion surrounding this tragedy, and yet people are willing to take time out to keep all of us connected and in the loop. Thanks! (jingling an old curb chain unearthed from the attic just for this....) :sadsmile:

[Meadow36]

Okay ESPN News just said the conference is about to start....

[Delidog]

I am on Pins and Needles waiting for the press conference
I have been Praying for Barbero,Michael & Dee-Dee all night and all day....
This is Just Heartbreaking
Michael is Always Such a Class Act
And a Truly Great Horseman

[enigma99]

Damnit...I don't get ESPN News! Keep us updated.

[Weatherford]

Is the press conference being broadcast on the web anywhere???

[annikak]

5:10- live update

[Meadow36]

Okay now there's a little graphic that says 5:10 PM - ugh!!

[Delidog]

Starting @ 5:10

[clearound]

ABC Sports (ESPN's sister station) just reported that he is still in surgery.

[Meadow36]

I could care less about baseball right now....................

[annikak]

still in surgery- jeez

[hundredacres]

...or womens track. *sigh*

[Meadow36]

Okay they confirmed he's still in surgery, but they will be giving a live update when it's over.

[Boston Chicken]

Thanks for the upate

[EMWalker]

BIG JINGLES FOR BARBARO!!!

Thank you to everyone who is keeping all of us updated! I live in San Antonio and they had the most horrific picture of another horse at the track here with two broken legs, on the font page of the paper this morning. I started crying in Starbucks!
Been thinking about the beautiful boy all day. Keeping good thoghts!

[Drvmb1ggl3]

5:07pm

Apparently still in surgery. Espm says they will update as soon as it ends. Reporters standing by.

They did say Dr Richardson says it was the most catastrophic he has ever seen.

[EponaRoan]

They're also covering it on TVG or at least giving reports.

ESPN News is on channel 207 on DirecTv.

[Sannois]

as anything is heard they will cut to it right away! WOW thats a long time, almost 5 hours?? Praying his recovery goes well!!! :eek:

[Meadow36]

The latest - no updates, he's been is surgery since 1PM. They say it's a good sign he's still in surgery, that if it was really bad they would've "pulled the plug early".

[Drvmb1ggl3]

Here we go.... no updates... they're talking to Jeannine Edwards.... he's still in surgery.

Saying that it must be good that they're still working on him... if it was unfixable they would have pulled the plug earlier.
That's hopeful

[Meadow36]

Yikes, they gave him odds of 50/50 for survival.

[Drvmb1ggl3]

Dr Richardson........." we will attempt to perform a fusion of the joint."

50/50 chance of survival going in..... thhat's more than I thought...

[Meadow36]

They say the real test will be when he puts weight on it .... they could go through all this and he could still be put down if the leg doesn't support the weight. That's all the news for now.

[camohn]

Update was........he is still in surgery. No news yet.

[Meadow36]

Ugh, back to NASCAR. Now we have to wait until surgery is over.

I can't believe this happened to this horse. I'm hitting the denial stage now.

[EponaRoan]

Well that press conference was a lot of ado about nothing. No real new info except that he's still in surgery.

Yikes, they gave him odds of 50/50 for survival.

Actually those are pretty good odds. Better than I would have thought. But I think that's just for him getting through surgery. There's the recovery from anesthesia, then attempting to stand, then the long time while the injury heals which can lead to complications like founder and colic.

I think he has a good team of people helping him and it sounds like he's mentally a horse that allows people to help him, so jingles/good vibes/prayers that it works out for the best for him.

[LLDM]

Dr Dean Richardson operated on a horse of mine about 4 years ago. He too was on the table for over four hours. This was not a live-saving procedure (my horse) so it must be fairly safe to do. Under the circumstances I believe that no news is good news.

Jingling big time in Virginia!

SCFarm

[mvb]

Thank you everyone again for your updates... i've been jingling, praying, and telling my mare to send him good thoughts all day....

[War Admiral]

They're better than I would have thought, as well.

Jingles continue!

[Jinx]

Thank you for the updates!!!!!!!

Still Jingling!!!!!!

[RNB]

Any news???

[Sannois]

ITs in Gods and Barbaros hands now!!! I'm praying so hard!!! We can only pray that Richardsons expertise and patience, I cant imagine the mess he had to work with, will hold, and Barbaro being the wonderful citizen he is will make it! Keep Jingling folks! :cry:

[Drvmb1ggl3]

Any news???

Don't worry, as soon as we know... you will.

The wait is excruciating. Jeziz, it's like we're all standing outside the operating room.

[tntarab]

Thank you for letting us know that 4 hours is not bad. I have been worried that it is taking too long.

I have yet to go outside...I am totally glued to the news.

[canyonoak]

jinglesjinglesjinglesjinglesjingles

thank heavens for whoever invented JINGLES!!!!

[annikak]

all this reminds me that horses should be on tv, not baseball, which is as boring as dressage (I Love Dressage but to others, it may be not as thrilling)
Jingles abound in SE MI.... NEWS WANTED!!

[monstrpony]

jinglesjinglesjinglesjinglesjingles

thank heavens for whoever invented JINGLES!!!!

I suspect that, if we hadn't had them already, they would have been invented this weekend!

Think of all the new knowledge that's coming out of this surgery experience! As agonizing as it is waiting to hear, I say let them take their time; they're pushing the envelope in there and tomorrow's horses will benefit.

JUST KEEP JINGLING!!!

[Meadow36]

No news yet ... basketball updates on now.

[Ride On]

I am anxiously waiting, hoping the news is good.

Hi TNTARAB good to see you here. :)

[Sannois]

all this reminds me that horses should be on tv, not baseball, which is as boring as dressage (I Love Dressage but to others, it may be not as thrilling)
Jingles abound in SE MI.... NEWS WANTED!!
Will be soon I hope! I too afraid to go to the store, though I have to make dinner.. ~ Jingling like crazy!! I think I better get a new curbchain!!

[CSSporthorses]

I'm on ESPN now waiting to hear. Unfortunately I'm going to have to leave in about 15 minutes to go to the bowling alley and I'm sure they won't have it on for me. Maybe I can talk them into putting it on in the bar so I can @ least keep my eye on it ... Otherwise, I won't be able to check back until after 9 ...

Still jingling and wishing good luck Barbaro and all the connections ...

[mvb]

Will be soon I hope! I too afraid to go to the store, though I have to make dinner.. ~ Jingling like crazy!! I think I better get a new curbchain!!


I actually am using a bridle with a hollow lose ring snaffle on it.. it acutally jingles.. an idea if your curbchain gives up on you!


jingles jingles jingles x infinity over here...

[annikak]

this is agony...simple and pure agony.
Hey, sannois, pick up a curb chain for me if you get there before I do...

[Sannois]

There are 357 viewing the racing forum right now?? That has to be some kind of record! :) For all the forums!!! :yes:

[stephjm]

I'm trying to make dinner and keep checking here for updates... still praying hard. Hoping dinner turns out OK, but that's the least of my worries right now... please keep the updates coming. I'm checking every so often, as much as I can.

Hang on, Barbaro! Keep fighting!! :sadsmile: I think whoever said this will affect the care horses get for fractures from here on out, I think they're right, this is groundbreaking it seems!

[Drvmb1ggl3]

5:38pm EST

Still in surgery

[Sannois]

this is agony...simple and pure agony.
Hey, sannois, pick up a curb chain for me if you get there before I do...
Someone said when they were doing Secret Santa last season, they got a curbchain in there box of goodies!!! What a cool idea!
Does anyone know how the curbchain idea got started! ??

[Meadow36]

They just repeated the same news conference with the vets from last night ... nothing new.

[dbtoo]

Waiting anxiously for news.

The funny thing is that I don't want to turn on a news channel, I want to hear it here first!

[Meadow36]

Edgar Prado is back at Belmont riding today - he just finished third in the Shuvee Handicap with last year's 3 year old champion filly, Smuggler.

[Delidog]

Yes,Saw That

Jingles for You,Barbaro
And Dearest Michael,Dee-Dee and their Family

OOPS....and The Wonderful Owners of Barbaro!!!

[Xctrygirl]

Ok guys sorry it took so long. Here's the 5:10 No Update, update transcript:


Talking Head: “Right now we are joined by Espn’s Jeanine Edwards’s at the University of Pennsylvania that’s the site of the surgery today on Barbaro. Jeanine what’s up?”

JE: “Well right now it’s a few mins after 5 and Barbaro is still in surgery we have no updates at this point he has been in surgery since around 1 o’clock this afternoon now they did tell us before the surgery that it was expected to tae several hours, 4-5 hours. So right now we are thinking that he is in the tail end of his surgery. And I think its obviously a good sign that Barbaro is still in surgery because if the leg had appeared to be irreparable once they went in there, we probably would have heard something by now because they probably would have pulled the plug at that point. But right now they are still working to repair his leg.”

Talking head: “Jeanine how does something like happen? Breaking an ankle so severely?”

JE: “Well its just one of those things that happens that you’ll never be able to explain. The horse was coming up to the race perfectly, uh by all accounts he was doing as good as he could possibly do. And its just one of those freak things where you might take a bad step or just the torque or there’s really no way to explain it but by all accounts he was coming up to the race as well as he could have uh but this is a type of injury you don’t see that often, especially on a hind leg and Dr. Dean Richardson, who is the chief of surgery here at the University of Pennsylvania, he described the nature of the injury and was very realistic in his opinion of what happened to Barbaro.

(Cut to quote and clip from pre-surgery press conference)

DR: “It’s a very complicated fracture uh he broke the bone above his fetlock as well as the bone below his fetlock and he also dislocated that joint so it’s a very very serious injury. Uh the plan, the aspects of the surgery will be dictated slightly by what we find at surgery but the bottom line is we will attempt to perform a fusion of that joint to stabilize it and make it comfortable enough for him to walk on. We do not see this severe of injury frequently because the fact that most horses that suffer this severe of an injury are typically put down on the track.”

(Cut back to Jeanine)

JE: “So as you can hear from Dr. Richardson, Barbaro is up against it. They went into the surgery saying that he had a 50/50 chance of survival. After the surgery he will be put into a recovery pool where he will stay for about an hour. He will essentially be floating in a raft to prevent him from doing any damage to the repaired leg and the big question will as to when they get him on solid ground and he actually has to put weight onto the leg that could be the turning point as to see if Barbaro can support weight on that repaired limb.

Talking Head: “ Jeanine you think about what is essentially a broken lower leg. Why can’t the horse survive on just three good legs?”

JE: “ Well you know as we’ve been saying horses have very poor vascular systems to their lower limbs. They have no way really, really no muscles in the lower limbs in the lower part of the leg. And muscles assist in pumping the blood flow back up to the heart. So with a poor circulatory system you don’t get very good healing. Also horse’s feet are very small compared to their body size. ! I mean 2 of their feet equal about 1 of ours and yet they are supporting 7 times the body mass or weight of a human. So they need all 4 feet to have the weight distributed evenly. Otherwise there is just too much of a load and they cannot support the weight ad it begins to fail.”

Talking Head: “Jeanine Edwards thank you for joining us on ESPN News. I am sure you will be joining us once the surgery is complete. Thanks a lot.”



~Emily

[hunt_jumpfl]

I just got home and was checking in for a report. Still sending my thoughts and my best jingles for Barbaro and his family

Jingle Jingle Jingle Jingle Jingle Jingle ..... Jingle Jingle Jingle

[msrobin]

Well not much of an update however they just said two minutes ago on ESPN news that once the surgery is over there will be an actual press conference.
So I am keeping ESPN news on until I hear something.

I will post when I do.

[JumpingPaints]

They just said on TVG that the press conference would be later this afternoon or this evening.

Does anyone know if he's still in surgery, or is he in the pool yet?

[Meadow36]

In the Preakness pre-race coverage, they showed footage of Barbaro's full brother, born earlier this year. Wouldn't be awesome if Matz got to train that horse? Same owners, so maybe.

[Xctrygirl]

As of the 5:10 "Non update, update" he is still in surgery.

Stay tuned we are tracking the progress as live as possible.

~Emily

[adventurebeachponies]

The dam of Barbaro was bred back to Dynaformer the day before the Derby and is checked in foal...so another full sibling is due in March of 2007. The mare slipped her 2005...also a Dynaformer.

[Drvmb1ggl3]

They just said on TVG that the press conference would be later this afternoon or this evening.

Does anyone know if he's still in surgery, or is he in the pool yet?

As of 5:38pm EST he was still in surgery.

[whbar158]

I don't have TVG or HRTV, what should I watch for updates? ESPN news or regular ESPN?

[Drvmb1ggl3]

I don't have TVG or HRTV, what should I watch for updates? ESPN news or regular ESPN?

ESPN News

[Meadow36]

ESPN News is going to go right to the live news conference when the surgery is finally over.

[StrawberryFelidos]

ESPNNews probably has the best coverage of the channels (other than the specialty racing networks, which are, of course, supreme:yes: )

[Xctrygirl]

Directv channel 207, ESPN News.

Also TVG is tracking this as well but is, with good reason, a step behind. (Since they are covering all the live races they normally do daily. LOTS of races to squeeze in between. )


ESPN news is doing a good job. I have heard 3 more mentions of Barbaro and waiting for updates since the 5:10 non-update.

~Emily

[StrawberryFelidos]

Has anyone seen how ESPN (regular) is doing on coverage? I have it on downstairs but have not been going down to check since the track meet.

[Drvmb1ggl3]

ESPN 1....... change channel

[Drvmb1ggl3]

6pm EST.... STILL in surgery.

[StrawberryFelidos]

Afraid I only have good old ESPN and ESPN2 to depend on. My cable subscription did not include ESPNNews. I may need to change that after this ;)
And, of course,I depend on you guys! Keep us updated!

[horselips]

Updates now

[Drvmb1ggl3]

Very close to end of surgery

Will be transfered by monorail to pool when surgery is over.... will wake up in pool

[Meadow36]

Well, we don't know for sure that he's still in surgery. He might be in the recovery pool and they are waiting to see how he comes out of anesthesia before updating the press.

[StrawberryFelidos]

Is it still on?
If I run will I catch any of it?

[Drvmb1ggl3]

People........ lets keep this thread for updates... use the others for general discussion... I think people are missing updates that are a page or two back and clogging the thread up asking for updates.

Pretty Please.............


.

[~DressageJunkie~]

What channel is ESPN 1? I am having a hard time fiquring out Dircet TV :)

[Xctrygirl]

OK that was a mini update. Saying the same thing.

In surgery still, will be in sling then into pool in raft to recover, then to standing in stall. Thats when the important part comes in. When he has to bear weight on the leg.

But not out of the woods yet. Still more potential problems in the future. Founder could be an issue later...etc.

Remeber Chris Kappler's brilliant Stallion, Royal Kaliber, succumbed to colic that was brought on by the stall rest for his injury.


~E

[annikak]

on the other thread, there was a suggestion for donations to New Bolton in Barbaros name.
Here is the link- that posted said that even 5.00 would help, and at the end, all 3000 of us would make a difference

http://www.vet.upenn.edu/giving/giving_healing_widener.html

[Drvmb1ggl3]

6:09 pm EST

Jeanine..... still waiting.... surgery near completion

9 TV satelite trucks in parking lot.... lots of media.

[hopashore1]

ESPN--Update from New Bolton- surgery is almost completed

[Meadow36]

The latest ... surgery near completion ... tons of media ...

[NeverTime]

But still in surgery means they haven't given up. The surgeon's quotes in the noon press conference made it sound entirely possible that they'd open him up, say no way, and euthanize him on the table. At least they haven't done that.

But even if he does make it through this, all the potential things that could go wrong during his recovery just worry me sick. Horses aren't designed to be immobile and bear weight on three legs. I'm keeping my fingers firmly crossed.

[Sannois]

on the other thread, there was a suggestion for donations to New Bolton in Barbaros name.
Here is the link- that posted said that even 5.00 would help, and at the end, all 3000 of us would make a difference

http://www.vet.upenn.edu/giving/giving_healing_widener.html
Well its after 6 PM I am off to the store, Will be back .. Bringing curbchain!!! :yes:

[Meadow36]

Touch and go over the next 24 hours ... might have external fixator (rods on outside of leg) ...

[A Splash of Color]

While we're waiting, just thought I'd try to answer the question about where jingling a curb chain got started.

From the FAQ Section:

"Curb chains: This bit of BB lore arose out of the infamous Question For Merry [http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=35696] thread. The California clique decided (tongue in cheek) to form a cult, and decided to beg for money at the airport. But rather than banging tambourines, Merry suggested rattling curb chains.

These days, curb chains are collectively jangled whenever a BBer needs good luck. Make sure to keep one handy! And be sure to request curb jingles from fellow BBers whenever you need them."

This goes back to early 2001.

[Xctrygirl]

Horses aren't designed to be immobile and bear weight on three legs. I'm keeping my fingers firmly crossed.


According to everything we're covering he ill be weight bearing once he is up. Thats why they are working so hard. Once he is out of the pool, he will be in a padded stall and be expected to bear weight on it.

Now yes he may not put al his weight on it as normal, but do remember how many times we see our horses napping with one hind leg cocked. And horses have survived broken hind legs before. Another one can also. Keep thinking positive guys!!

~E

[Riggs]

XCtryGrl, I agree we need to keep the posts to a minimum so that important information like yours stays front and centre, but I would also like to thank you so very much for taking the time to keep us informed.

At times like this, one realizes the true value of the media!

Thank you again!

[pegasus209]

Adding more huge jingles for the big guy!!

[msrobin]

ESPN news just did an update they say he is getting close to being out of surgery.

Patiently waiting.....

[StrawberryFelidos]

If anyone would like to see a video clip of the "pool procedure" it is here:
http://alumni.vet.upenn.edu/onanygivenday.html
Scroll down to near the bottom of the page to "Equine Orthopedic Surgery Pool Recovery." Very interesting!

[JumpingPaints]

What channel is ESPN 1? I am having a hard time fiquring out Dircet TV
Channel 207.

[hopashore1]

Great link Strawberry!

[crazy gray horse]

Very interesting link Strawberry - thanks for posting.

[Linny]

Worth noting is that a few years a go a Phipps filly (Dancinginmydreams?) broke down behind and was saved for broodie duty.

Being as the brakes are up front on horses, it's easier to stop a horse with a hind injury. Front injuries often cause falls.

Also, it may be easier for barbaro to relearn to bear weight on the injured hind leg than he would had it been a foreleg.

Just thought I'd add something encouraging.

[Meadow36]

Link doesn't work for me for some reason ... that's okay, I saw it on Animal Planet earlier this week. They had some kind of special on New Bolton.

[StrawberryFelidos]

You're welcome for the link :) There are some other interesting clips in there, such as Barbaro's doctor preparing for an orthopedic surgery (not Barbaro's, of course).

[Sarah616]

Worth noting is that a few years a go a Phipps filly (Dancinginmydreams?) broke down behind and was saved for broodie duty.

Being as the brakes are up front on horses, it's easier to stop a horse with a hind injury. Front injuries often cause falls.

Also, it may be easier for barbaro to relearn to bear weight on the injured hind leg than he would had it been a foreleg.

Just thought I'd add something encouraging.

That is sort of what I was thinking. Since horses bear so much weight on their front end, it could be easier for him since his was a rear injury.

Thank you so much for the updates, I have been quoting them onto another MB for those interested over there.

[mvb]

turn on nbc!

[Luvinfoofy]

NBC is running a story on Barbaro right now....

[War Admiral]

Anyone care to summarize, please oh please?

[summerly]

Thanks for the updates.....prayers for the big horse...

[StrawberryFelidos]

On NBC they had a short segment on Barbaro's injury and showed clips of other famous racehorses (Secretariat, Ruffian (not the breakdown) and others). No new news, but a nice segment.

[NMB]

I just can't watch him break down again, it just breaks my heart. I wish they could show something a bit more pleasant. Maybe him playing in his paddock a few days ago.....

[TBXCFan]

ESPN is useless...all THREE channels. Any updates from TVG??

[~DressageJunkie~]

TVG won't be showing the whole press confrence, they are running low on time.

[YankeeLawyer]

My mom just called and said FOX justran a clip saying Barbaro is out of surgery. Can anyone confirm this?

[~DressageJunkie~]

I don't think so, TVG said still in surgery, 6 hours now

[mvb]

cnn live just said they have not had an update yet, they have an anchor on site live right now

[maxxtrot]

i know this might not matter but i have a trak/tb cross stallion that had a simlar accident happen to him in a field as a 2yr.old he fractured the hind rt pastern and broke off two chips on the ankle. he was stall kept for 8-9 months(owners at the time refused surgery) hence how i have him now.he has made a wonderful recovery and is now a coming 4 yr.old full of himself and able to breed!he plays and runs, rears and bucks all day long in his paddock. yes it was hard keping a young fit stallion quiet for that long, but we gave him 20 reserpine pills twice a day for the entire lenth of the stall rest. it was more for our own safety when in the stall, cold hosing and cleaning the stall. but i hope this gives everybody hope that he can heal up and come out of this, it is just up to him after the surgery. i know it was not as bad of an injury as barbaro's but simlar.some days are better than others for taylor, somedays he is 95% and somedays he is 75%, but he is happy and healthy and still with us!

[summerly]

TVG said no update as of yet but they will show the press conference from ESPN........as of 6:18 pm Chicago time

[fish]

It occurs to me as I haunt this computer that we are likely to be in a very long vigil. The last time one of my horses had major (5+hour) surgery, it took over 9 hours to get her awake and upright-- and THEN came the roller-coaster ride of laminitis, infection, ulcers, etc. Every time I became elated at a turn for the better, the vets would remind me of how many possible complications still loomed-- and were they ever right on that score!

The good news is that although my horse was given a much smaller chance of survival than Barbaro (less than 10%), she recovered fully, and has been happy, healthy and sound (knock on wood) for the entire 4 years since.

Gosh, it's hard to get things done with all appendages crossed! I have very, very high hopes that this horse will pull through, though.

[Drvmb1ggl3]

7:25 EST

No update yet..


Lets keep this thread for updates only.

[VirginiaBred]

As copied off the Channel 10, Local PA News:

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was in surgery Sunday fighting for his life a day after breaking his ankle at the Preakness, and the colt's surgeon said he's never worked on so many catastrophic injuries to one horse.There was no update after nearly 5 hours of surgery.Dr. Dean Richardson was operating at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center for Large Animals and said the procedure could take several hours.At the front gate, well-wishers already had tacked up signs: "Thank you, Barbaro," "Believe in Barbaro" and "We Love you Barbaro." Barbaro sustained "life-threatening injuries" after breaking three bones above and below his right rear ankle at the start of the Preakness Stakes.
"You do not see this severe injury frequently because the fact is most horses that suffer this typically are put down on the race track," said Richardson, the chief of surgery for the center. "This is rare.""It's about as bad as it could be," he added. "The main thing going for the horse is a report that his skin was not broken at the time of injury. It's a testament to the care given to the team of doctors on the track and [jockey] Mr. Prado on the racetrack."Richardson outlined Barbaro's medical problems: a broken cannon bone above the ankle, a broken sesamoid bone behind the ankle and a broken long pastern bone below the ankle. The fetlock joint -- the ankle -- was dislocated."The aspects of the surgery will be dictated slightly by what we find," Richardson said. "But the bottom line is we will attempt to perform a fusion of that joint and to stabilize it and make it comfortable enough for him to walk on."Barbaro suffered upper and lower leg fractures early during the Preakness, won by Bernardini.Barbaro was transported back to Kennett Square on Saturday night for medical treatment. However, the severity of the injury could cut off circulation to Barbaro’s leg, which makes the injury life threatening.The horse false started and had to be put back in the starting gate at the start of the Preakness. Then Barbaro pulled up near the first turn and jockey Edgar Prado guided Barbaro to the side of the race track.Fans were crying in the grandstand as the horse was loaded into an ambulance and taken away, his injured leg in an inflatable cast.Prado was also tears on the race track.Barbarao, the Kentucky Derby winner, was the overwhelming 3-5 favorite. Four straight favorites lost from 1997-2000. Since then, favorites had won five in a row entering Saturday's race.

[Drvmb1ggl3]

7:40 EST.

Still no news... same old, same old



Lets keep this thread for updates only

[amble]

most recent update on ESPN - as of 7:33 pm

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. -- Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was in surgery Sunday fighting for his life a day after breaking his right rear leg in three places at the Preakness, and the colt's surgeon said he's never worked on so many catastrophic injuries to one horse.
"You do not see this severe injury frequently because the fact is most horses that suffer this typically are put down on the race track."
Dr. Dean Richardson
Dr. Dean Richardson was operating at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center for Large Animals and said the procedure could take several hours.
Corinne Sweeney, a veterinarian and the executive hospital director, said the horse was still in surgery about five hours after it began but that the procedure was near completion. She didn't give any other details on the horse's condition.
At the front gate, well-wishers already had tacked up signs: "Thank you, Barbaro," "Believe in Barbaro" and "We Love you Barbaro."
Barbaro sustained "life-threatening injuries" after breaking bones above and below his right rear ankle at the start of the Preakness Stakes.
"You do not see this severe injury frequently because the fact is most horses that suffer this typically are put down on the race track," said Richardson, the chief of surgery for the center. "This is rare."
"It's about as bad as it could be," he added. "The main thing going for the horse is a report that his skin was not broken at the time of injury. It's a testament to the care given to the team of doctors on the track and [jockey] Mr. Prado on the racetrack."
With no word on Barbaro's condition over four hours after surgery began, the normally empty New Bolton Center was swarming with media awaiting an update. There had been no sightings of trainer Michael Matz or owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson, though the Jacksons reportedly were at the center for the start of surgery before leaving.
The Jacksons live less than 10 miles away on their farm in West Grove, outside Philadelphia in the horse country of Chester County. Now the fate of their horse could be determined down the road.
Richardson outlined Barbaro's medical problems: a broken cannon bone above the ankle, a broken sesamoid bone behind the ankle and a broken long pastern bone below the ankle. The fetlock joint -- the ankle -- was dislocated.
"The aspects of the surgery will be dictated slightly by what we find," Richardson said. "But the bottom line is we will attempt to perform a fusion of that joint and to stabilize it and make it comfortable enough for him to walk on."
The breaks occurred as a result of an "athletic injury," Sweeney said.
"It's an injury associated with the rigors of high performance," she said. "They were designed as athletes and they are elite athletes, thus they incur injuries associated with performance. The frame sometimes plays a role, absolutely."
If the surgery is successful, Barbaro will be lowered into a large swimming pool before he is awakened -- part of New Bolton's renowned recovery system that minimizes injury risk. The horse is fitted with a sling on the operating table, placed on a raft and lowered into the water, allowing it to safely flail until fully conscious.
After about an hour the horse is transported via monorail back to the stable. Richardson "anticipated the horse would have a pool recovery," Sweeney said.
Unbeaten and a serious contender for the Triple Crown, Barbaro broke down only a few hundred yards into the 1 3/16-mile Preakness. With his right leg flaring out grotesquely, the record crowd of 118,402 watched in shock as Barbaro veered sideways. Jockey Edgar Prado pulled the powerful colt to a halt, jumped off and awaited medical assistance.
Barbaro was fitted for an inflatable cast by the attending veterinarian, Dr. Nicholas Meittinis, and the colt trained so expertly by Michael Matz was taken to the center, known as the University of Pennsylvania's George D. Widener Hospital New Bolton Center.
Barbara Dallap, a clinician at the center, was present when Barbaro arrived Saturday night.
"When we unloaded him, he was placed in intensive care and we stabilized him overnight," Dallap said. "He was very brave and well behaved under the situation and was comfortable overnight."
Matz, too, was at the center Saturday night.
"Two weeks ago we were on such a high and this is our worst nightmare," he said. "Hopefully, everything will go well with the operation and we'll be able to save him."
Tucked away on a sprawling, lush 650-acre campus in Chester County, the New Bolton Center is widely considered the top hospital for horses in the mid-Atlantic region. The center is renowned for its specialized care, especially on animals needing complicated surgery on bone injuries.

[Kenike]

I knew I should've logged on here before trying to check anything via TV when I woke this afternoon! Thanks for the updates.

FoxNews did just have a tidbit about 10 minutes ago that Barbaro's still in surgery, noting the 3 bones and comments of how catstrophic the injuries are & the fact most horses are put down right on the track when something like this happens. They also stated it has been 6+ hours and they are waiting with baited breath for news he's out and in recovery. I know, that's not much, but each little bit is better than nothing (at least for me).

Jingles, jingles, jingles for Barbaro!!

[TL]

Just now, ESPN says he's still in surgery (7:46 EST)...

and I sat through all that baseball for that?!!!

[minnie]

which channel would be the best to see the post surgery press conference? They ARE still going to have one aren't they? It's been so long since they said the surgery was almost completed. Is it possible they're waiting to see how he comes out of recovery before they give us any news? On pins and needles here.

[Cashela]

How long has he been in surgery for? How long can a horse stay under anesthesia for??

I found it interesting to read about the pool and waking him up. I so hope that he is ok...

[MuleLady]

So thankful for this forum...feel much more informed here than by watching tv. Jingles for Barbaro...

[Meadow36]

Now I'm worried. It's been 1 1/2 hours since they said it was almost finished. I'm watching ESPN News and they just keep saying that they will cut to the live news conference when the surgery is over.

[Tap2Tango]

How long has he been in surgery for? How long can a horse stay under anesthesia for??

I found it interesting to read about the pool and waking him up. I so hope that he is ok...


Well if he did go in at 1 like they planned then he would be approaching 7 hours.... Thats a good question about the anesthesia...

[evenstar]

Well, I'm thinking that maybe they are including recovery time in the reporting when they say he is still in surgery - maybe he is actually out of surgery and in the pool, and they will do a press conference after they have him back out of the pool and into his stall. I'm hoping that this does not mean that things are going badly, because if that were the case, we'd be hearing that he was put down on the table.

[Meadow36]

Another update on ESPN News - just saying that they will update the details when they come available, and he's been in surgery for most of the day.

[Xctrygirl]

I think Evenstar has it right.
Press conference when out of pool and back in stall.

Think about it... out of surgery and sitting in pool and then talk to media? What if they ask how he came out of anesthetic....uhhh no answer?

Can he bear weight? Uhhh no answer.

No I think (And hope) its a long wait to get him to standing in the padded stall.


As a side note... my updates may slow down. Mr. Xctrygirl is beyond upset at how many hours I have been online.

I will try to update but in my abscence, please throw what you hear and know up on the thread!!!!

Thanks again everyone,

~E

[YoungFilly]

ESPN just had an update, saying as soon as they here something they will report it. 8:11 EST

[Gucci]

Well if he did go in at 1 like they planned then he would be approaching 7 hours.... Thats a good question about the anesthesia...

Holy ... that's a long time, but it could mean they are including recovery time,

JINGLES, JINGLES!!!

[*jumper*]

Here's an article about the effects of anesthesia on horses.
http://www.ctba.com/husbmgmt/jul98askvt.htm
Meanwhile, jingles for Barbaro...he should be out soon.

[Barnfairy]

As a side note... my updates may slow down. Mr. Xctrygirl is beyond upset at how many hours I have been online.

I will try to update but in my abscence, please throw what you hear and know up on the thread!!!!


What?!?! Doesn't Mr. X know that this is history in the making of epic proportions?!? (insert smack icon here)

I will be happily watching the Yanks game on ESPN for the next few hours...so if I see anything new before anyone else does I'll post....

[pmc]

I think it's pretty safe to assume that they will not report to the media until Barbaro has regained consciousness in the pool and been safely moved to his stall.

In this case, no news IS good news!

[YoungFilly]

Check it out from a fellow boarder at Fair Hill

http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/news/2006/05/barbaro_fair_hi.php

[Meadow36]

Someone on the other thread just reported that he is in the pool - from someone who works at Fair Hill.

[Ride On]

Thank you YF

[Susan P]

This is the best source, thank you for these great updates which I share with people who don't read COTH.

[Noctis]

thank you SO much YF!

[A Splash of Color]

Thank you, Young Filly!!

[VirginiaBred]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE NEWS!!!!!

[Sannois]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE NEWS!!!!!
Thank you so much!!! Stupid ESPN, keeps showing the same old thing of Dr. Richardson this morning before the surgery!
God he made it to the pool! I am crying again! I cant believe how this has devistated all of us! I am still praying so hard and jingling so wildly! Thank you again for your kindness in posting that!!! :sadsmile:

[msrobin]

Wonder why the media hasnt reported this info ?

ESPN hasnt said a word

[Kenike]

Yes, THANK YOU young filly! I've got that site up for good now, though it's been over an hour for an update there (those people have something better to do than update us?!? ;) )

so anxious, so very anxious...

[Meadow36]

I'm glad you were able to get that posted, I kept getting bumped off of here when I tried to do it

[Delidog]

Thank You for the Update
I have had a hard time viewing updates on ESPN.....They are Very FEW & Far Between

I hope that by now,Barbaro is in His sling in His Stall resting comfortably.....Maybe having a little treat,whatever the Vets allow!!!!
God Bless You Barbaro!!!!!
And Michael,and Everyone Involved in His Save & Recovery!!!!
We Are Praying for You!!!!!

[clint]

I'm so happy he made it through surgery. Crying yet again...Thanks so much for the update.

[Simkie]

Wonder why the media hasnt reported this info ?

ESPN hasnt said a word I would guess that someone at New Bolton has made the (very wise, IMO) decision that the media not be told *anything* new until Barbaro is standing.

So much can go wrong after he wakes up and they pull him out of that pool--I can understand wanting to keep everything hush-hush until they know if he can stand on that leg or not.

Remember, lots and lots of people out there watching ESPN or other networks for news aren't horse people and probably wouldn't understand it *at all* if they were told Barbaro was out of surgery, but still had to make it through recovery.

[Fairview Horse Center]

back in his stall

[hopashore1]

ESPN officially states that he is out of surgery

[smoochie]

press conference is on NOW.

he's back in his stall, happy and eating.

very severe break to the pastern -- 20+ pieces.

[adamsmom]

Wonder why the media hasnt reported this info ?

ESPN hasnt said a word


I think they're probably waiting for the press conference by New Bolton, who probably won't have it until he's comfortable in his stall.

Young Filly ......THANKS SOOOOOO MUCH FOR THE LINK!!

[Kenike]

news conf. on ESPN news now (though I'm sure y'all know that)

[adventurebeachponies]

The blogger reports and poster reports on this bulletin board are coming from friends of "connected" people either to New Bolton or friends of someone close to the situation and are still "unofficial".

The media cannot report anything unless it is confirmed and official.

[Fairview Horse Center]

practically jogged back to his stall

[cowboylogic]

I cant find it...

[Fairview Horse Center]

He is badly bruised, but doing very well. Still has to get thru a long recovery. That is all that was said.

[Painted Wings]

Barbaro Surgery Complete; Standing in Intensive Care Unit
Date Posted: 5/21/2006 8:57:21 PM
Last Updated: 5/21/2006 8:57:21 PM

Surgeons reported that Barbaro's seven-plus-hour surgery has ended, and the classic winner who was severely injured in Saturday's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) is in the intensive care unit at the New Bolton Center and standing.
A complete press briefing will follow

[Fairview Horse Center]

Did actually see a smile on his face, but obviously very tired.

[Kenike]

I was doing well until MM said he went into his stall and immediately started munching his hay....now I'm crying (tears of joy, this time, though :) )

All look tired, but relieved, relaxed, and glad all went well.

Hearing this news has made my entire day (which has been short since I woke at 3:30pm....but don't forget I didn't go to bed until 8am!) :D

[Fairview Horse Center]

Michael said he looked great

[Fairview Horse Center]

He jumped up and down a few times when first on his feet, but didn't hurt anything. Walked on it immediately after.

[LOVEtheHUNTERS]

This is all fantastic news!

A long way to go...but off to a good start :-)

[cowboylogic]

That is so amazing!!!!
:)