Let me be the first to say this is absolutely beautiful...what a wonderful idea Debra! Thank you so much. No dry eyes here for sure...

Thank you so much for sharing Our Prayer For Barbaro, it's beautiful.

Oh, that movie from Debra Lopez is incredibly touching, profound and memorable. The text at the end says it all, it truly does. Thank you Debra, for this beautiful blessing.

And thank you, Tim, for the regular updates on Barbaro. The hospital hasn't posted an update since June 5, one tends to become worried with no news. Your site has become a lifeline for our family as we continue our constant prayers. It is evident you dearly love this horse.

thank you so much for this site; I come here first thing every morning and feel such relief when i read he had a good night. It is amazing what this horse has come to mean to America.

OMG, that was so beautiful. I had to watch it twice, since the first time I had so many tears I couldn't see it.I was wondering who sings that song, it's so touching and says everything we are feeling. Thank you for sharing this and for everyone who continues to keep us updated. I come here so much I feel like I should be contributing something to keep it going. God Bless Barbaro and everyone taking care of him.

Tears are streaming down my face. What a beautiful tribute to a STUNNING, WORLD CLASS CHAMPION. My thoughts are with all of you associated with Barbaro.
Tim, thank you for this marvelous site. I check it several times a day.
BARBARO, YOU ARE THE TRUE WINNER.

Wow, absolutely stunning.
This was a song sung at my mother's funeral last year, so it has extra special meaning for me.
Thanks so much for sharing this with us. We LOVE you Barbaro!

Thank you for that beautiful tribute to our CHAMPION! So touching, can't keep from crying.
All my time the last 2 1/2 weeks has been keeping up with our precious Barbaro. Thank you for this site, it's awesome. I am an equine artist, and have just finished a model tribute to Barbaro. He will be auctioned on Ebay soon, part of the proceeds will go to the "Barbaro Fund". You can see him here: http://www.geocities.com/ansatacustoms/whatsnew.html

WOW! Absolutely stunning and breathtaking. I also have tears streaming. Thank you, Debra, for creating and sharing this beautiful tribute.

Thank you again to all of Barbaro's connections for sharing their thoughts and updates.

Godspeed Barbaro in your recovery!

What a great idea for the Ebay auction - may the bidding soar skyhigh.. Your models are absolutely gorgeous.

Debra .. There are not enough words to express my thanks to you and your friends in Wisconsin .. I watched and listened to your presentation many times and cried all the way through .. it is a wondrous tribute to Barbaro and his connections. Thank you Tim for creating this page (and your continuous, indepth updates) .. without you, we would not have such wonderful opportunities .. to learn, to share, to love.
God Bless Barbaro !!

Thank you so much for sharing - this montage is really beautiful - I did get teary eyed and can't wait to see Barbaro out in the "open" again. These updates on Tim Wooley's site are just the BEST!!!!! Somehow Univ. of PA hasn't posted any lately and we all want to know that he's still doing great. The national support for Barbaro is truly inprecedented - the horsing community and especially everyone near & dear to Barbaro should be extremely proud. Maybe some Barbaro merchandise (t-shirts, hats, etc.) could be printed with some proceeds going to the Barbaro Fund @ Univ. of PA - just a thought. Many thanks, again!!!

The Prayer For Barbaro is so beautiful. Thank you so much for putting it on your site.

We all love him, and wish him all the best

A very moving tribute, Debra. I'm so familiar with the song, but the female singing does not sound familiar. I know Celine Dion sang this in duet with Andrea Bocelli.

Is it Debra Lopez singing with him?

At any rate, no dry eye here. It was a GOOD cry.

Thank you so much and your friends in Wisconsin.

And, thank you, Tim, for keeping this web-site updated.

Ok, now I'm crying. That was beautiful.. thank you for sharing.

Thank you from all Barbaro supporters for this video!! It's wonderful and says so much of what we have all been thinking!

Debra, you have truly captured the aura of love that surrounds Barbaro.
Thank you for the piece.
Thank you also to Tim and his daily updates which many of us would have gone mad without.

If anyone is interested, the song is from Andrea Bocelli's album "Sogno" and is sung with Celine Deon, though the version used here may be sung by someone else.
Beautiful media presentation. Thanks for sharing. I'm really looking forward to the TV coverage on Saturday.

Thank you to Tim Woolley Racing for keeping us updated. As we get closer to "normal" days of recovery, the news coverage is dropping off, and it gets harder and harder to Google information to satisfy how Bobby is doing. Please continue to update us!

In all that's wrong with the world, it never fails to be refreshing when the human spirit is poured out unexplainedly in mercy and compassion, no matter whether the object of its love be equine or mankind.

With love from Texas to Barbaro and his family--
Blessings for peace and healing!

Debra, you have wrapped all of our emotions into this photo collage of Barbaro with an absolutley beautiful song,of course I watched it twice and cried both times. Barbaro has captivated something deeper than compassion for animals,we all feel it and I know he feels the love everyone one has been sending him! Barbaro has a spirit that has moved many people to do all they can do !
Thanks to everyone who make this update site possible-we all want to know what is up with Barbaro ! Keep on keepin' on ! God Bless!

Thank's Tim,For keeping all of us imformed about Mr.Barbaro. We were getting worried about Mr.B. I will let the other rail bird's know he is O.K.! Thanks again. M.P.C.

Dear everyone who loves Bobby,

Special thanks to Debra for the wonderful video, so glad to see he's touched everyones hearts, as he has ours from the beginning. Peter went to see him today and he was doing well, had a sparkle in his eye and is continuing to do better than we could ever hope for.

If prayers were medicine he'd be at the Belmont on Saturday, instead he will be wishing his friends the best of luck and a safe trip...

Thanks so much for all your good wishes we really appreciate them,

Peter, kim, Nicholas & Bobby

I have just watched "Our Prayer for Barbaro" and I echo the sentiments and comments posted here. Thank you so much, Debra for your beautiful tribute. It's absolutely wonderful. It's so comforting to know how many of us are joined together across the miles with one common goal - to see our dear Barbaro through this journey and see him well one day. To illustrate how much he is on my mind, I am even dreaming about him. I am home ill from work today, so I took a nap this afternoon. I dreamt I was visiting Barbaro and he nuzzled me, much like my dear departed "Honey" used to do. I like to think of her as an angel on 4 hooves looking down from Heaven watching over Barbaro. Keep healing, Sweet Boy!

Thank you for your wonderful updates on Barbaro. My husband and I are moving next Monday, but I always sneak a few minutes at the computer reading your wonderful updates, daily. I am not sure what I'll do the week or two my computer will be disconnected during the move. The wonderful updates have been SO reassuring! And that lovely video tribute from Debra in Wisconsin is just magical. Thank you so much to all of you. (I was especially pleased when you included a link to my local newspaper, The San Jose (CA) Mercury News.)

The video of "Our Prayer for Barbaro" is beautiful.
Barbaro is in my thoughts constantly. I surfing, I found several other videos that are heartwrenching. They are "Barbaro" by Anneetben at dailymotion.com/relevance/search/barbaro/video/215810 and "Barbaro Tribute" by Ghost Moth at dailymotion.com/visited/GhostMoth/video/189955.
Barbaro I love you, you will always be in my heart..

Myself, having dial-up, could not access this video. I begged my little nephew to allow me to come to his house to use his fast dsl, and was, OF COURSE, SOBBING the entire time! The poor child thought I'd lost my mind! Ms. Lopez, you have made a very profound and immensely touching tribute to a very deserving Champ. Let us all continue to pray together for Bobby and his connections to continue in their onward fight. He is overcoming many hurdles one day at a time, but ther are SO many more obstacles still in his path. God bless everyone in his surroundings, and God bless all of you for feeling as you do. DJ Crow Montgomery, Al Montgomery, Al

My Mac couldn't open the tribute file. Can anyone give me a clue how I can seeit?

Just finished watching "Our Prayer for Barbaro"
for the 3rd time, and I still cried. What a touching video tribute. Thank you Debra! I consider myself so very lucky to have been at this years Derby and watched a "True Champion"
Our Barbaro!! Once a Derby winner, forever a
CHAMPION. I watched the videos on daily motion,
I especially liked the video "Barbaro Tribute"
by Ghost Moth!! Thanks to Tim and all of Barbaro's connections for keeping us updated.
Race to the Finish Barbaro!!!!!

This is one of the most beautiful videos ( Prayer) that I have seen so far.It really speaks to what is important in this world, and it touches me deeply how loved Barbaro is. I pray that he continues healing and goes on to sire many wonderful foals.

Jo
http://journals.aol.com/ourbelovedangels/OurBelovedAngels/

OUR THANKS FOR ALL THE VIDEO'S I JUST WATCHED. THEY DO MAKE YOU CRY. THEY WERE BEAUTIFUL. BARBARO YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL AND A HERO TO THE WORLD.NO HORSE IN THIS LIFE TIME HAS EVER HAD THE WORLD'S ATTENTION AS YOU HAVE OR NEVER WILL. EVERYONE LOVES AND PRAY'S FOR YOU DAILY. KEEP GETTING BETTER EACH DAY.
BETTY FROM PHOENIX

BARBARDO JUST REMEMBER YOU HAVE NOT RUN YOUR LAST RACE, WHEN YOU GET WELL YOU BARBARDO WILL HAVE A LOT OF PEOPLE LIKE ME VERRY PROUD OF YOU AND THAT RACE TO HEALTH IS THE BEST RACE AND YES YOU WILL WIN AGAIN J G CLARK CLAYTON GA OCALA FL

Just watched the Barbaro piece by Aneetben. That is a brilliant piece of work and should win an award for something. The kleenex box has been used. An incredible story told my photographs and music. Does anyone know the artist that sings the last song? Not only a great tribute to Barbaro, but to all who have surrounded this horse with love, care and compassion. His journey continues and his legacy etched in history. I continue to hope for his recovery and that he will live on as a symbol of what greatness can come from such an awful event. Again, thanks Tim for keeping your website updated.

Thank you so much for sharing "Our Prayer For Barbaro" It really says it all for all of us who are praying for Barbaro. Thanks Debra, you really touched our hearts. Is this available for download?

WOW!! I am on Barbaro overload. I just watched all the Daily Motion videos on Barbaro and they are all great. Thank you to the talented people that shared their feelings and inspirations of Barbaro. Ghost Moth also has great video teasers on the races too.

Mr. Woolley - Thank you again for taking your time to keep everyone updated on Barbaro.

Bobby, our new American Hero - Continuing to send good wishes and hopes for your wonderful life ahead.

Janet in response to your question about the artist that sings the last song, I think the artist might be Jeff Buckley and the song is Hallelujah.
Every video clip sent was so special. I had lots of tears for each viewing. But must agree with you, the Barbaro piece by Aneetben is just excellent, certainly worthy of some award. Hope the Jackson’s have taken a moment and are viewing each of these treasured gifts.

Tim,
Thank you so much for keeping us in touch with Barbaro. I own a race horse and know the feeling of holding my breath every time she runs.
To Debra, Debra, you video Our Prayer For Barbaro is phenomenal. You have captured all our hearts. And Yes, to Tim who has been keeping us informed on Barbaro, Our Prayer For Barbaro - I hope to see it on TV. If Barbaro only knew how much he is loved...

Thank you all for watching the movie I put together titled "OUR PRAYER FOR BARBARO". I'm very happy that I can express what I feel and know that others feel alike. Thank you Tim, Alex, Kim Brette and family for this site and for reading the feelings from all of us who have posted our hearts for all to see. We really are experiencing history.
By the way - for all of you who have asked, the song heard on the movie "Our Prayer For Barbaro" is sung by Josh Groben and Angie Stone.
Take Care all of you and God Bless,
Debra

to BARBARO you are doing an job and I heard you are interested in a girl horse in the next stall to yours good for you BARBARO keep up the great work I am proud of you and I saw you have a younger brother hope he is a great racehorse just like his big brother again keep up the great work BARBARO my prayers are always with you!!!!!!!

I just checked out the pictures of Barbaro in the Derby on flickr- these are great -would like to purchase a few!
I watched the Belmont previews- Barbaro is looking good-sure did miss him on the track, but am even happier of his progress!
I am sending a drawing I did of Barbaro to Sally's attention to pass out there at Fair Hill.
I love all of the creativness and display of talent these folks have put together- I have a hard time watching the dailymotion videos though ,they move real slow on my laptop-any suggestions?
Blessing to all ,will check in tomorrow !
Julia

Those videos are absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for making these. I loved the Prayer one, but for some reason now it's not working. Thanks to Michael Matz, Peter Brette, The Jacksons, Edgar Prado, and the vets for loving this horse and taking care of him. I pray for all of you guys. Thank you very much.

Tim, this is a wonderful site for Barbaro fans!You have current updates and so many links to photos and stories.Thanks so much for the fresh updates ! All of you are really on top of things there and we really appreciate it ! Blessings to all ! Julia B

A lot of English guys are accused of being unemotional.Well after watching Jayne's video,believe me,those accusations are false!

That's Kenny Rogers singing in the Beautiful Barbaro video - not Roger Whittaker. Nonetheless, it's wonderful. Thanks to all you folks for putting these wonderful remembrances together.

AWESOME NEWS!!!
I just read the updates on Barbaro! Our family is going to celebrate tonight! Thanks be to God.
I also just viewed all your media from Barbaro's fans - Jane, Beautiful Barbaro is Excellent and Debra, Our Prayer for Barbaro brings me to tears.
Thank you all for sharing those heart feeling videos.

Oops - Doreen - you are quite correct. You are So Beautiful sung by Kenny Rogers. Alex is going to post the correction.

Thank you.....

Jayne

Excellent, Excellent news about Barbaro!! How could we hope for anything better at this point? EDIE, DEE and all of Barbaro's friends, aren't we relieved? I watched Beautiful Barbaro and Believe in Barbaro and I am crying like everyone else and overcome with emotion. Tim, thank you again for letting all of us come together, express our love for Barbaro, feel like we're not alone in Barbaro's fight of his life! We're with you,Barbaro, all the way!!

Great news about Barbaro's cast-He is amazing! Barbaro IS beautuful ! Jayne, I loved the video-Thanks !
Barbaro has surley been touched by many angels.. and he has surely touched us !
We love horses and we love Barbaro !
God countinues with his blessings !

Another truly beautiful tribute...thank you Jayne!

Another truly beautiful tribute...thank you Jayne!

You're right Daphne. Relieved today and anticipating a better tomorrow and tomorrow for the big guy!

Edie

I just saw the Beautiful video by Jayne, of course, CRYING AGAIN!!Do we ever stop? Thanks Jayne for allowing us to share in your tribute to Barbaro. It was very touching, loving and certainly beautiful!
Thanks again to everyone who continues to pray for Barbaro, and his connections, it seems we may have this licked after all! Lets just keep our thoughts and hopes uplifing: and in a jolly mood, at least when we cry its because he is SO BEAUTIFUL, and always will be no matter the circumstance.:) :) :)

Luv u all! BARBARO FEEL GREAT BIG BOY!!
I LOVE U SOOO MUCH!!!!!!
Dora J Crow
Montgomery, Alabama

Tim - I haven't seen any updates anywhere - any news on how Bobby spent the night?? Hope all is well.........many thanks, Mercy

Jayne your video is beautiful-you captured our Barbaro so well. Many thanks to Tim,the Jacksons, and the great medical team that surrounds him. Great news on his cast replacement, he is truly blessed. Barbaro you continue to be in my prayers-I love you so.

Pura Vida Barbaro !

Tim,
Thanks for the great updates on Barbaro. We're going to keep praying harder than ever that everything keeps going well for him.
We keep watching the movie "our prayer for Barbaro" and it brings tears to our eyes. Is there a chance you will be posting these videos for download?
Be safe on your trip this weekend.

ok well i made 2 viedos on barbaro. I hope that you like them and please comment on them tahhnks. Here is the first link,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21-npKFPmJc and then the second one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfhSp6IzFcA Thanks enjoy!

Good job to everyone that has put our sentiments of Barbaro into production. I would love to see many of these photos taken by Barbara Livingston in a book as well as some great ones on seabiscut schmicuts site.I was unable to make comments for these photos on the websites, but wanted each of you to know how wonderful these are !
Blessings to all ! Go Barbaro !

ps- Barbara- my favorite photo in the Barbaro album is Barbaro eyeing the prize at Churchill during Derby week !

Janet asked who sang the song Hallelujah in the second half of the Anneetben tribute "Barbaro". Judy W. turned us on to Jeff Buckley. I tryed to sample Jeff Buckley's versions and then Leonard Cohen's (who wrote it). They did not match the piece above. It turns out it is Rufus Wainwright and it is the same version that he did for the movie Shrek.
I think it is brilliant and appropriate the way the song kicks in just when Peter is approaching Barbaro at the Preakness. All of the tributes are wonderful. Thanks to all.

I sent the link to this video yesterday to the Wooley@aol.com email. I didn't realized that there was something at the bottom of the Fan Media page.

This is a video entitled "Barbaro Tragedy and Triumph" accompanied by Elvis Presley's "You'll Never Walk Alone."

I am so glad you are providing these updates and will continue until we know Barbaro is healed. He is magnificent. Like Edgar Prado said, "If tears could heal", Barbaro would have run in the Belmont last Saturday. I love Barbaro very much.

Melissa
Columbus, GA

I was reading through some of the messages from the Univ. of Penn. message board - One of Barbaro's fans Barbara D'Amico writes to Barbaro....
"May you run, if not to win,for the love of life, but to catch the wind"

It simply says what we are all hoping and praying for concerning Barbaro's future.
Live well Barbaro !

I would like to start by saying thank you for all the updates. I know that you are busy and it must be hard to keep up.
I have just watched the videos on YouTube.com the one that really made sad is the one that is simply titled Barbaro and it shows all of his races. I, like most people I'm sure, first saw him run in the Kentucky Derby. I knew then that he was awesome, but this video shows you just HOW AWESOME he was on the track. I don't think he even knew what the whip was until the Florida Derby and that was the only time. In just about every race he ran he CRUSHED the other horses. It is truly a beautiful thing to watch. Him getting hurt was the only thing stopping him from winning the triple crown.
Now, that being said, I think that we should all look to the future. I know in my heart that he will make it through all this and live a long, happy life as a stallion and if he can't breed, then that's O.K., too. He has brought hope and a hero to America and, let's face it, we needed it. I believe that everything happens for a reason and although what happened to Barbaro was very tragic, maybe it was to teach us all something. For Barbaro, I think that we should take away something from all this. We shouldn't sit here and "what if" everything that happened, it will get us no where, fast. After all, he's not doing that. The video beautiful says it all at the end, "look into his eyes and see an old soul and the heart of a champion." That heart and soul are still there.

Get well Bobby and thank you for EVERYTHING!!!

Dear Tim, Thank you for updating Barbaro's progress everyday! I know you have a busy life; it's nice to know that you are kind enough to take time out of your day to inform all of Barbaros fans!Barbaro is a beautiful example of all GODS creatures!I pray everyday for his full recovery and that he may graze in lush pastures for many years to come!
Additional Thanks to owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson for loving Barbaro!! All the staff at New Bolton, THANK YOU for your professionalism and care regarding Barbaro's recovery!HUGS AND KISSES BARBARO!!! P.S. HAVE FUN DURING BATHTIME!! Love Always,Betsy

Good Morning Barbaro and "team " ! Just wanted you to know that we think of you daily! Keep up that amazing spirit !

Thank you again for the latest update and for continuing with the updates even when you are away!! Tim, Alex, we really appreciate all your efforts and so does Barbaro. Glad to hear Peter may visit Barbaro tomorrow. I hope Barbaro is having a good evening (is he listening to hip hop this evening??) and that the staff at New Bolton are giving him plenty of kisses and petting. Take it easy, sweet Barbaro, Penelope and I love you!

Please have a save trip back from SF, Tim!

Totally captured and moved by my daily peek into Barbaro's amazing determination and all of the wonderful photos and tributes. Just received my "Barbaro" cap and I will wear it proudly - and again thanks to all of you who have the honor of working around this very wise youngster whom I think is here to teach us something.

Karen,
Although I've enjoyed all the videos that people have put together of Barbaro, I've enjoyed yours most of all: the song, the simplicity of the dissolves of each photo, and the selection of photos (I'm a video producer, can you tell?) is what really makes this tribute such a special one. Barbaro's personality just bursts through in each photo you have chosen. I want to talk to the photos, and tell him that everything will be ok. Sincerely, Amy Abbot

Hiya, Bobbey! Sure hope you had good day and that the cast doesn't itch too much. I loved it when you looked up everytime the reporter close to your stall said your name on Belmont Stakes Day. What a smart boy! Are you taking any calcium supplements to help your fractures heal? Do you like to listen to music? I could send you some Mozart CDs; music therapy helps premie babies grow. Pets and "scratches" from Robyn, Brent, & Nikita (the horse-loving Husky).

Hello Barbaro ! Just dropping in to see how your doing- Always thinking of you & everyone there! sending much love, hugs and treats your way !

Bobby you're lookin mighty fine in that new state of the art fibreglass cast! Thanks to all the staff at New Bolton you are becoming our miracle horsey! Let's not forget all those zillions of prayers that are obviously being answered too! Soon you will be rolling in fields of cool green grass and munching your beloved buttercups. Another day closer to "the good life".We love you STAY WELL! Best wishes to all love from Maribel Ontario Canada

Karen, I just watched your video of Barbaro- I was unable to get the audio and it moved slow on my laptop but the pictures are great ! Thanks for sharing ! I love the shot of Barbaro after the Derby with his nose buried in the blanket of roses !

This sight is just unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!Thank You all so very much for all your time & effort in the making of it! I'm sure Barbaro knows how much he is loved & thought of from so many caring hearts! God Bless to all & God Bless our Barbaro!!

Hello Barbaro and good day to all !

Barbaro,

I check on you daily, several times a day actually.
I don't want to miss as update. You are in my thoughts and prayers 24/7. Some of my friends think I have lost it, well I have, I have lost my heart to you. You have so much heart and spirit. Stand tall and strong, YOU WILL WIN THE BIGGEST RACE OF YOUR LIFE!! LOVE YA!!! XOXOXOXOX

Awesome, The Highs and The Lows, and The Beauty. Well Done!!!
BRr

I was just looking at some old photos of Secretariat...has anyone noticed, that Barbaros baby brother has the exact same stockings that Sec had...3 socks, except for his left front...wouldn't it be wonderful if this was a sign of great things to come? One can only dream...by the way, does this little boy have a name yet?

Thank you so much for this site. Avid for news of Barbaro.

Has Barbaro had a visit from his stable pony messaging?

hate to say a word....you are the most important to horse racing....now put your money where ........and give to the Barbaro Fund...Old FriendsEquine.org ,.....ReRun.Org and the ExcellerFund.

OMG, I apologize...that did not come out right.
You are what we have been wanting 25 years for....we need you... Barbaro needs you.

FROM THE BALTIMORE SUN 52 Minutes ago....

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro had a visit with his surgeon yesterday.

Dr. Dean Richardson said the horse, who is attempting to recover from a broken rear, right leg suffered in the Preakness, could have another cast change this week.

Barbaro has been doing fine since his first cast change June 13, a little over three weeks after the original surgery. At that time, Barbaro was X-rayed and found to be healing properly.

Now nearly three weeks after that first change, Richardson said this cast "is beginning to show signs of wear." On the day the cast is changed, Richardson is expected to X-ray Barbaro's leg.

Hi,
I do not know much about horses. Barbaro captured my heart. I must check your update page at least 10 times a day.
Today's cast change and having to replace bent screws and him having an abcess is that bad news?
It sounds bad to me. But I know nothing about horses. I just started giving carrots to one down the street. She seems lonely. I guess she is 25 is that old in horse years?? She just stands in the pasture with 6 birds on her back.
Thank's for all the updates. I am learning about them. I hope things keep getting better for him or I think I am going to be heart broken along with a millon other people.
Karann Grass Valley, CA

Tim-

Thank you so much for your updates on our Barbaro. Your website is really great. I check here several times a day. I loved the pics of baby brother and Mom!! Please continue, I don't what we would do without your website for the latest of news and pics..God be with you-

Thank you Tim Woolley for your website&sharing all these touching tributes,comments and feelings of so many.There's so much love,prayers and positive energy out there, Barbaro just has to get better!!Please continue the good work keeping all of us informed. Love&Prayers to Barbaro, Love, Vick Atz

There's a new update on Bobby's condition at New Bolton site - 6TH CAST REPLACEMENT - however, he does seem to be doing better....thank God!! I don't post very often but believe me, I check this site several times daily and I'm sooo grateful to Alex, Tim, Peter & Kim, and all others for keeping us abreast of what's happening...many thanks to you all!!

I hadn't heard anything for weeks and have wondered every day about how Barbero is doing. I grieve at the news of another operation, and the various difficulties..though we knew from the outset this would be a long and difficult road. My prayers are for a full recovery and the day when little Barberos roam the pasture. The owners, trainer, jockey..the doctors, all who have loved and cared for Barbero are also in my prayers. I'm so relieved to have found this site..I saw a soundbite on CNN earlier and knew something must have happened and I searched harder this evening and found this website. Thank you, Valerie
When I was a little girl my father bought two horses..Friskie and Wildfire (they were not race horses..but I'm so glad he did that). May St. Francis take special care of Barbero at this difficult time....

There was a note from Jessica Frank saying she had made a couple videos for Barbaro. May I suggest that the song "Hard to say Goodbye" by Boyz to men, not necessarily a good theme, don't we need positive energy?? I know it's meant in good spirit, but lets stay positive. Thank you, Vicki Atz

Oh no,just found your wonderful site today and I just love the beautiful video clips from everyone most of all when Im feeling worried about dear Barbaro. For some reason the "its so hard to say goodbye" and the one listed next to that one are both stopping right in the middle of the clips! I have DSL and am able to play all of the other clips and i never have problems with other video clips. Anyone else have this problem? Everyone here after reading comments seem to be so warm-hearted and kind! I wish I would have found all of you weeks ago;I thought I was practically alone trying to check on him every day!

Grandma Bea & Lade Elizabeth (my kitty-born one week before Bobby) pray for him every day for his recovery and strength to fight the trials of his life.

Stay strong, don't give up. lots of people are pulling for you. you are THE BEST!

Kitty Hugs from Ladee and a grandma hug from her mom.

All our love and hopes and prayers: Grandma Bea & Lade Elizabeth

thank you for this wonderful & informational site. I agree with Vicki on being positive. Warm, healing light to Barbaro...love him.

Can anyone tell me if Ricardo Orozco gets to go see Barbaro??? He is in some of the pictures that Barbara has on her site of Barbaro at Fair Hill. I have a feeling he is the one who would have done alot of the taking care of Barbaro at Fair Hill. After reading about Ruffian a person realizes how close someone like Richardo is to the horse. Just wondering if he also gets to go see Bobby??? Hoping that he is able to do so.

Just as the blazing speed, beauty and courage of Secretariat lifted my spirits in the early 1970's, so the beauty and courage of Barbaro has lifted them again during these days of more turmoil and was in the world. I will continue to hope and pray for the best possible outcome for this gorgeous animal.

After reading all of the medical reports on Barbaro, I'm wondering why the medical team doesn't try Accupuncture, that method which would surely increase the necessary healing blood flow to the pastern joint and other vital areas?

MY DEAR BOBBY....Almost 14yrs ago I was diagnosed with a very agressive estrogen positive breast cancer.It was so agressive ....I watched the pathologists jaw drop as he studied it in his microscope!!!He later told me that I had 7-10 days to get rid of it or he didn't know what would happen to me.....in exactly 10 days I endured 2 surgeries and was still only given a 50/50 chance at survival....just like you BOY!!

I lost my right breast and endured 4 triple doses of chemotherapy...I was allergic to the suppressant drug so became very ill from each chemo treatment as my body tried to reject the toxic chemicals...my heart became enlarged by the adriamycin(cancer drug kills cancer cells) I lost all my thick beautiful blonde hair(GOD gave me more beautiful blonde hair back)

Four reconstructive surgeries ensued to rebuild my breast with my own tissue taken from my tummy(a tummy-tuck one of the more positive things about everything)My body rejected the new breast and part was removed by emergency surgery.

BOBBY..you and I have many things in common ...multiple surgeries...healing problems....we don't give up and we're pretty darn good super patients under difficult circumstances if I do say so....

I WILL NEVER BE DECLARED CANCER FREE IF I LIVE TO BE 200....BUT THE FACT THAT I EXIST 14yrs AFTER THE FACT .....BEAUTIFUL BOY ....DEFIES ALL ODDS !!!!!!

MY POINT IS THIS "CHAMP".......I LOOK IN YOUR EYES and (I HAVE STARED INTO THE EYES OF DEATH MANY TIMES and I KNOW WHAT THE BEAST LOOKS LIKE) ALL I SEE IN YOUR EYES SWEET BOY..... IS A SURVIVOR !!!!!

I LOVE YOU...more than words can say SWEET BOBBY as does everyone on this website ....all we're asking CHAMP is for you to dig deep inside and muster all your positive energy and willpower to FIGHT as hard as you can!!! YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN !!!!!!!!!

GOD HAS HIS HAND ON US "CHAMP"....I'LL KEEP MY PRAYER VIGIL....much love horsey hugs and nose rubs from Maribel P.S. POOP ON THE PRESS "CHAMP"(A PUN?)...WHAT DO THEY KNOW?? ...THEY'RE NOT GOD!!!!!

You are now digging in for the fight of your life and you will give it all you have to overcome this. Miracles do happen. You are an inspiration. Hang tough I LOVE YOU BARBARO

Hi Bobby

Its me, your birthday buddy. please hang tough buddy, you can lick this thing, please, fight it, and i will be there with you praying for you every day. please get well, please. don't give you, you can do it
we are both taurus the bull, strong like bull, hang in there please.
i love you

your birthday buddy
Lade Elizabeth

It's too bad that there's already a new movie coming out called "Bobby", the Robert Kennedy story. I think after all this horse has gone through, with the support from his owner's, Michael Matz and his family, the trainers and the incredible staff in intensive care, and the fans, I couldn't think of a more memorable movie title to depict the deepest emotion and shear will and determination of this little bay warrior, Barbaro.

sweet barbaro, you are in my prayers. fight this problem birthday buddy, because you and i are taurus the bull, strong like bull, we are born one week apart and i will NEVER stop praying for you. get well, stay strong, you can do this. God is watching over you. don't give up you beautiful animal

Love Ladee Elizabeth and Grandma Bea

I thank you for your website, it is very informative but also personal and I felt as though all the people posting are connected emotionally to Barbaro. I wanted also to mention that today I wanted to send a gift to Barbaro and also one to Dr. Richardson, The Jackson family and Mike Matz for all they are doing to help this wonderful horse. I called Kennett Florist in Kennett Square, PA which is right down the street from New Bolton Center where Barbaro is located. The person I spoke to at Kennett Florist was so unbelievably helpful with helping me choose just the right flower arrangement and fruit basket for Barbaro and the gourmet basket for the Dr. and family. I know I took alot of her time and she did not seem to mind one bit, she was supportive and seemed to genuinely care about Barbaro as well. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to send something to let Barbaro know he is in our hearts just to call Kennett Florist, I had the opportunity to see in person the gifts I sent later this afternoon. They were so beautifully arranged and I was very impressed. (just for your information 610-444-6040). I just know that Dr. Richardson, the Jackson Family and Mike all love the gifts that are sent to them to show our unending appreciation!

My love for horses has carried me from age ten to now sixty-four.Y pray that Barbaros lives a long deserved life.Maybe racing should be stopped.Those legs on the horses are way to thin and break way to easy.Mary ANn

This website has really made a difference as I attempted to find out the latest news about precious Bobby. I am overwhelmed by many emotions from the elation of the exciting Derby win to the horrible accident. Your site feels like a friend one can talk to and your depth of caring is comforting as we all wait and pray together for our Bobby's miracle of healing. Love to all, Charlie

I just arrived at this site again after hearing this painful news today July 13. I was stunned at the top of the page when I got to site to find top email was someone who was reminding us Pharlap was also called Bobby......I do not know what more to say other than I love you Barbaro and my prayers go out for yet another miracle in your recovery! You are a superb athelete.....a role model in courage and class. God continue to bless you and the team throughout these difficult days!!!!!!!! Love, Paula from Canada

Sue from Oxford again. I recommend everybody to check out the photos of Barbaro kindly offered for personal use by top equine photographer Barbara Livingston. I've downloaded two 8 x 10s and they are stunning. Yet again thank you for this site. It's kept me going while desperate for news. Bless you for the link to the latest footage of Barbaro in his sling. Although harrowing to see him strapped up with casts etc, he does look bright. what an amazing spirit this horse has. A true champ. It's nearly noon here (5 hours ahead of Fair Hill) so I'm waiting full of trepidation to see early news of Barbaro, Friday morning. I'm praying he had a comfortable night. Keep fighting Barbaro. Please don't leave us.

My wife kids and I are all praying for you Barbaro, Lord willing you will be here a while longer for all of us to enjoy your'e spectacular and vivrant spirit. And if it shall be your time to go, we will see you again in all your splendor running through fields of gold. God bless all involved in helping this magnificent creature.

WHEW!!! You got through last night...and you are still here and we still love you. Hey, everyone...keep up with those prayers...they really do work....and Barbaro still needs them. Praise the Lord!!! He does work miracles...

Hurrah! I've been on a plane all day...left Albuquerque at 5:00 a.m. and just hit ground at home. I've been so afraid to look at this site, or to turn on my TV, for fear of what I might see. And to now read that he's holding his own! Thank you, Dr. Richardson and all the New Bolton staff! Thank you, dear Bobby! Hurrah! I've got a big lump in my throat, but its a happy lump! Now, hang in there!

The vigil time will be midnight here in Oxford and I intend to observe it with you guys. Our brave boy seems to be holding his own, against all the odds.Let's all keep the faith. Miracles do happen.

Simply put.....I love you Barbaro!

Precious Bobby, you've got all of our thoughts, prayers & energy behind you. Don't ever give up! I hear you're a Taurus like me. When is your birthday? We're a determined bunch & you'll give them what for. If you're anything like me -- and I know you are a hundred times over -- when someone says it can't be done, you are even more determined to show them, AND THEN SOME!
I light candles for you & know the angels are whispering encouragement in your ear. May God Bless & Heal you in a miraculous way. Love & prayers, Cheryl

I've been a horse racing fan for about 10 years now and this one breaks my heart. This magnificent athlete ( that's what i typed... ATHLETE ) losing what may have been the most memorable career in sports history, in the blink of an eye. What amazes me is the outpouring of support and emotion for Barbaro. Not that he doesn't deserve it mind you but the depth in which it goes. It's worldwide. If we can rally around this horse like this why can't we do it for our fellow man ? Thank you Barbaro for trying to wake us up. I got your message loud and clear !! How many others did ? God bless you big boy you are an inspiration and teacher to us all. You can win this one too... keep fighting we are all praying for you !!!!!!!

Consider me & mine in on the vigil Saturday night at 7pm. I wish I could be there in person. Like everyone else, we're all praying here all the time. I've set up a little "prayer altar space" for Bobby & am planning on a garden tranquility spot too.
I haven't been getting much sleep either.
Thanks to Phyllis M. for the ST Francis of Assisi
PRAYER FOR OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS.
Precious Bobby, Edgar is your kindred spirit.The image of you napping on Edgar's shoulder touches my heart.Surely a moment for both of you that transcends all understanding.
Rest well Our Handsome Boy & tomorrow you'll feel even better. God's healing light is shining upon you.God is more powerful than any infection. He created you & He can heal you, Sweet Boy.Have a comfortable night of healing rest.I love you.

IMPORTANT IDEA TO SAVE Barbaro!!!!! create a tank of water filled to his shoulders, with a harness for his neck and single straps for his front and hind quarters to hold him upright. With him submerged equal times of the day this would relieve the pressure on his feet because of the lightness of his body in water. It would take a little work out all of the details, but he is worth it!! hope you take this sersiouly and forward to proper authorities. My prayers are with y'all

For People On AOL:
For people who wish to share the Barbaro Vigil time with others, we have set up a prayer vigil chat that will begin at 7:00 PM ET this evening. We invite you to attend if you are able, and let our hearts join together in loving prayer.

aol://2719:2-2-Barbaro%20Love%20Vigil
If this link does not work, go to my journal and the link will be active. Thank you.

http://journals.aol.com/ourbelovedangels/OurBelovedAngels/

Thanks to Tim Woolley for this site. Thanks to all the caring people, including Barbaro's grooms, who loved and prepared him for life's trials when he was young. Due to the loving foundation he had as a youngster, he trusts people and approaches life with hope and confidence.
Good boy, Barbaro, good boy.

Just got off the phone with my sister, in Austin, and she plans on participating in the vigil at 6pm (CST). I've got my candle and will be sending good thoughts - though I wish I was still in MD and able to join everyone at NBC.

Wishing you all well and special thoughts to Barbaro & his family. Don't give up!

-Julie

Hi Birthday buddy, its me again, ladee elizabeth checking in on you and sending good wishes your way. mom having trouble reading your updates for some reason. they disappear from the screen. but we have our candle ready for your vigil and know that this will make you want to fight this problem even more. love the positive updates on espn2 which mom & i are watching all day. just to hear reports on your condition. my carrots (10 lbs) will arrive on monday. stay strong, i love you. and love that i am one week older than you. ha ha. don't give up please, keep that wonderful positive attitude your doc says you have. love, ladee elizabeth & grandma bea
p.s. we came down to see the hospital a few weeks ago.

The waiting is unbearable. Due to the time difference it's lunch time before I get the early word from Alex and co and I'm just not settled until I see that he's still with us. I'm so grateful for all you are doing to keep us informed.
I observed the vigil here in Oxfordshire last night. At midnight (7pm EST) I lit a candle and sat looking at Barbara Livingston's beautiful pictures of Bobby that she has donated for our own use listening to Mario Lanza and 'You'll Never Walk Alone' from a link on this site. This song is part of my past as I was born in Liverpool. I just kept willing him to live.
As Michael Matz said, if any horse can get through this it is Barbaro. Stay with us hero.

Good morning sweet Barbaro,
We hope you received the carrots and enjoyed them along with the and Delaware Park cap that we left with the guard at the NBC on Saturday 7/15. I am glad to read that you are feeling better. Thanks to the Jackson's, Matz's, Peter and most of all Dr. Richardson. We are all praying for your
recovery!!!!!
XOXOXOXOXO
Adrienne and Allen, Nanuet NY

Hi Tim and everyone else.
I just finished a video named "Barbaro—Alive & Kicking". It's a tribute to the champ and the people who care for him.

Please check out my movie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_av94nR028

Let's do something positive in the light of this great racehorse.

We can't doctor Barbaro, and while we pray for him do something for other racehorses that don't have wonderful owners and trainers.

90,000 horses were slaughtered in America last year. The number will be higher this year. While you ask your legislators to vote for HR 503 and S 1915 to protect all horses please donate to save horses that are in trouble now.

There are many rescues. I've been involved in helping 2 racehorses through Lost and Found Horse Rescue WWW.LFHR.ORG there's NO reason everyone can't pitch in and save race horses. I'm so sad for Barbaro, but it has and should bring this issue to light about the plight of his peers. Don't you think Barbaro would want that? What if he were born to another owner? What if his trainer wasn't kind, and he fell through the cracks. No one would even know about him. There are so many wonderful horses needing help, Seabusciut is a story about a redeemed racehorse. Most of the racehorses that are dumped don't get a second chance.

Please, please, take this time to help save other horses.

http://www.thoroughbredcharities.org/index.html

WWW.LFHR.ORG

and others do help all the time, every day.

Susan,
I believe most of us feel as you do. I'm going to do my part. If you want to check out my website, it's www.campaigningforbarbaro.com.

I welcome your thoughts and all of you here.
God Bless all of you for sending such great energy and love to Barbaro.

God Bless The Jacksons, Dr. Richardson, the Matzs, the Brettes, Alex and the entire staff at the NBC.

Debra, WI

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Dear Bobby: With God's help and all the prayers etc of your fans (and others) I am hoping for a very good result, that you will be OK. Also, your owners care about you so much, you have a lot going for you, so continue to improve and know that so many people want you too. Love, Alice and Elaine, NY fans

Glad to hear that Barbaro had a comfortable weekend. I hope that he's gotten the emails sent to the hospital. This is how I'm sending positive energy.
(From John Lennon's song "Hold On" with Bobby inserted)
"Hold on Bobby, Bobby Hold on
It's gonna be alright
You gonna win the fight"
I had one of the local Beatles station's play the song today dedicated to Barbaro, hope he felt the energy. Maybe he would enjoy listening to The Beatles.
Stay comfortable "Beautiful Boy". You are loved...Patti
Thanks to Tim for posting updates.

I'm so happy to hear Barbaro's hanging tough!What a difference a week makes!! Last week at this time the new was dreadful.I know our prayers are being heard!I held my own private vigil Saturday, as I'm sure many others did who could not attend.Thanks Susan for your imput on being positive!I know there's a long road ahead,but right now I'm doing the Happy Dance in Houston for Barbaro!!!Thank you doctors and staff for being so loving and caring. A thankful fan, Vicki Atz

I am so thankful I have found this message board about Barbaro. I, like millions of others, have been searching the web everyday for updates on this fabulous horse. I have also been so terribly disappointed at the many posts on different chat sites that allow stupid people to post their ignorant comments regarding his fate. One had a picture of Barbaro winning the Derby with the = sign and a picture of Elmer's Glue. How can people be so uncaring? I would certainly hate to even imagine the types of personal relationships low-life people like that would have.

But you guys are super and its refreshing to read all the caring posts that are here.

I take my hat off to everyone involved in the care and treatment of Barbaro. This horse has captured the hearts of so many around the world. Just look at his eyes...they are so kind and intelligent. Not all horses have that. He truly IS an old soul. For a horse with his tremendous athletic ability, his will to run and win so innate that he prematurely broke from the starting gate, to suddenly be put in the situation of doing virtually nothing and accepting it is incredible. Its as if he knows what's happening to him on a minute to minute basis is truly for his own good. I've known humans who have the ability to reason, that couldn't adapt as well as Barbaro has done given similar situations. Super Horse....without a doubt. Intelligent...beyond belief. Loved...we should all be so lucky.

I pray for you Barbaro as do millions of others and I truly believe you hear our prayers.

You are a winner, regardless of the Preakness, or the Belmont or any other race that may have been in your future. You are a winner at the game of life and we are all betting on you, we are all holding that Winning Ticket!!!!

This could possibly be your laugh of the day but got a message from friend that everyone will lite a candle at 7EST Saturday for Barbaro, and said something about Tim Woolley website. So there I was Saturday 6 CST standing on my front porch, in broad day light, with cars whizzing by, saying my Barbaro prayers, with a lit candle. The next day I found out they were virtual candles. Cannot imagine what the people in the cars thought. Sure hope my candle will be added to the rest, and my prayer that he lives a long and happy life romping in the meadows be added also.

Another good day for you my beauty!I hope you're staying comfortable. How about that sling,huh? Pretty fancy!I hear you're doing doggy sits, maybe you can teach my dog a trick or two!You sleep tight tonight,tomorrw will be brighter!! Lots of prayer and love. Love&Hugs, Vicki

Okay guys, how do I join this Barbaro Family??? Is this the spot or is there a chat room??? I want to join too if its a chat room.

Bernel Kress

Sleep tight by beauty, and wake up feeling bright and spunky!! Bernal,glad you found the site,it's great! Also,www.vet.upenn.edu where Barbaro and his doctors reside. Don't bother looking anywhere else. These two are the real deal!!Thank you all for including us on Barbaro's journey. I know he'll be alright! Lots of prayer and positive energy!!And love of course, Kisses to Barbaro, Love&Hugs,Vicki

What would we do without this site. It's keeping us all going. My daily routine is now a bit surreal, totally consumed with Bobby. I can't rest until I get the first bulletin of the day from Alex telling us how our boy got through the night. But I have to wait until noon-ish for that as I'm in Oxfordshire, UK. Then I check in for the rest of the day to see what's going on. We are so lucky to have this 'inside track' and I'm sure I speak for all of us in this little community in sending heartfelt thanks to you all at Tim Woolley's. We are in your debt.
Bobby is truly unbelievable, taking everything that's been thrown at him and remaining strong and bright-eyed. I'm not a particularly religious person but I'm just off to light a candle for Bobby at the St Mary the Virgin church in Oxford which some reading this might have visited. It's an ancient church (I think 13th century) with an amazing history. It just seems appropriate somehow as this is one special individual. He just has to make it, after all that he's gone through.
Keep the faith everybody and hang in there Bobby.

How's my precious today? What's this being compared to Lassie? Folks, he's "Barbaro", no comparison! (sorry Lassie) Pam your "Alive and Kicking" was terrific,I really thought your choice of titles was perfect! All positive energy! OK Barbaro, stay strong and patient. Love&Hugs, Vicki

Hello and thank you from the bottom of my broken heart for this online outlet to express love for Barbaro . I love him so much . The little film of Barbaro with the song "You Are So Beautiful" in it says it all - thank you for the much the needed cry ... and now on to sending all the positive energy one person can come up with to the symbol of equine greatness and nobility in our lifetime - BARBARO . Get well sweetheartface . We really need you on this planet .

Annie Wachtel
Altadena ,CA .

Bless all you people out there who care so much for this lovely smart horse! May we all care so much for ourselves and each other! He is a teacher for us, teaching unconditional love. As much as I want Barbaro to survive and live a long healthy life I also realize I cannot control the future. Whatever happens he has changed how many view racing, innovative care for horses, the power of prayer and positive thinking. What a powerful experience he has brought us.

Linda Elsen....You were right ....it wasn't just virtual candles !!!! I lit a candle at 7pm EST and also lit a candle at greatfulnes.org for Bobby !!! If you looked silly there were probably a few thousand others all over the world looking rather strange with their candles too !!!! In years to come people will be in awe of OUR SATURDAY NIGHT BARBARO VIGIL !!! I don't think anyone has any idea of the real scope of it???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just watched a few of the tributes to this big, brave, wonderful horse and I can already feel my eyes swelling (I just need to remember to take out my contacts or I won't be able to open my eyes at all tomorrow).

I'm so comforted reading the posts, knowing there is still so much good out there, when the world seems such a cynical, dark place right now.

Once again, thanks to all of you, EVERYONE at NBC, the Jacksons, the Matz's, EVERYONE at Tim Woolley's (special gratitude for keeping us all informed), and , thank you, Barbaro. You continue to give me hope.

Heal Sound and Heal Strong dear friend!

Take care everyone and good night-

Julie

Great piece on WJZ. Wished we could have seen even more of Fair Hill and Tim's horses. But - on a lighter note at this difficult time for Bobby fans - when I discovered this site (or perhaps I should say lifeline) a few weeks ago I assumed for some unknown reason that Alex was female. Why I thought this I've no idea but I guessed 'she' was perhaps Tim's partner. Funny how you get these ideas. I was looking forward to finally seeing our trusty correspondent who is doing such a sterling job in keeping us informed and helping our frayed nerves. So it was quite funny when I saw the WJZ piece, aired my time at 11.30pm, and I discovered the truth!
Keep up the good work Alex, you really are a lifeline for all of us trying to go about our daily business and dipping into the site periodically for news of our fella.

Another day of good news! Thanks to Tim, Alex, and everyone at Kennet Florist for keeping us up to date!

Just read the PGA article and will be writing a response when I get home from work. What a miserable person! I can't find any way to respect anyone who doesn't respect animals - I feel there's something very "off" about them.

Anyway, Barbaro - keep fighting! Heal Sound and Heal Strong. You've got so many people rooting for you and who love you.

-Julie Z.

Hi All
Thank you all for your love & support to B___,NBC,& Kennett Square. As Bernie reported NBC was positive,and up beat today. They loved all the gifts. The carrot basket went straight back to him. We will be going first thing tomorrow. And also in the afternoon.
Love to our Tim Woolley racing family.
Good night & God bless Barbaro.
From Kennett Square & Kennett Florist
Alie
KF

Good morning all; I took care of 2 items on my agenda, one was mailing a check to the "Mike Rea Recovery Fund" Raffle Drawing & the other was ordering 2 License Plates,"Image of Barbaro" with get well messages everywhere, just to the right is a Bold BARBARO & a slightly smaller "Champion" under...Should look very good on the front of my Honda Civic. As Dr. Richardson describes this journey as a Marathon, I'm going to settle in, read the messages on both boards every day & pray for the "CHAMP"..I want to see little Barbaro's & Barbarette's in a couple/three years..Alex, Tim, & all those who are involved in the "Mike Rea Recovery Fund", Have a great day....Clearwater Charlie & My "Bichon" Tommy....

Another good day for Barbaro! Thanks to all the folks involved in his care. He certainly has the best!! More thanks to this site for letting all of us fans participate in sending good will.For sure the more positive energy the better! Virtual candles or votive, all good thoughts!! So many people with good thoughts and well wishes, it's heartwarming. We love you Barbaro, keep up your high spirits! That sling is pretty cool,huh! Love&Hugs, Vicki

Nighty night Beautiful Boy, I'm so happy for another good day.Keep eating your apples and carrots,keep your strength up and your spirits high!!I have confidence that you will overcome this,there's an abundance of love and prayer for you to get well.We love you so.Love&Hugs&Kisses,Vicki, Until tomorrow!!

Hi my baby!You are my "Hero" King of our Hearts! NO news yet today,I'll be checking later. I hope you have a good day and weekend, I'll be praying and thinking of you. You know I love you.Love&Hugs,Vicki Spirits High!!

How beautiful these stories are! I'm afraid I am completely naive about horses and horse racing, but there is something intriguing, indomitable and absolutely breath-taking about this magnificent Barbaro. I look faithfully for updates about him. Bless his devoted team of professionals doing everything humanly possible to heal him. His spirit, his determination are unbelievably inspiring. He is a role model for anyone who doubts the power of "believe in yourself". Barbaro, you are truly a gift!

Bernie,
you are already family.
Susan

Our Bobby is one in million.I thank you all for love and concern...I KNOW it won't just stop here.
It almost breaks my heart to feel the love for our Brave Heart.
Love you all,'
Susan

scratched and hugged Penny Lane, my schipperke, Donna..

Hay! or Hey!,
to those who say, they are naive about racing, trust me, you won't be for long.
Before long, you will know what a blow out, a breeze or just a plain old jog is.
Thanks to Alex for doing the breeze explanation.
Brave Heart, wishing you another good night. As I said before...
If wishes were horses, you would be well. You WILL be well.
Love you Bobby,
Susan

Maribel,
you are awesome.

Deb G. always .

Neo..Keep the faith and humor...we need you.

Denise...get your digital to Tim Woolley tomorrow.
We all know you are a man anyway.

Joyce,
words cannot express my admiration.

Susan

MY PRECIOUS ONE BARBARO, YOU ARE A FIGHTER WITH A WILL TO LIVE. WE LOVE YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS. LIGHTING CANDLES FOR YOU BARBARO SO GODS HEALING LIGHT WILL SURROUND YOU. A THANKS GOES OUT TO DR RICHARDSON AND ALL THE STAFF AT NBC KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK TAKEING CARE OF BARBARO GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU GOOD NIGHT BARBARO KISSES AND HUGS PRECIOUS ONE ALL MY LOVE ELIZABETH FROM IOWA

Thanks Susan, that was sweet. I was just not sure if there was another place to post and then it posted here. But thanks for saying I am already family.

Everyone loves this horse so much. Its nice to be able to come here and get the awesome updates from Alex and be able to express our feelings and read other's.

We all pray for you Bobby, you know what to do.

Bernel Kress
Jacksonville, FL

Hi Bright Eyes,have a good weekend. I hear you're really enjoying those small carrots with the greens. Isn't it nice to have so many peope giving you these goodies!To everyone at this site, again thank you for all you're doing to keep us up to date. You all make this a better world, so much kindness and compassion, I wish I could hug you all. Goodnight Bobby, and all! Will pray that Bobby continues to impove. Spirits High Bobby!! Love&Hugs, Vicki

Watched all the videos with a catch in my throat. There are some fantastically talented people on this site. Thank you all. Barbaro, thought about you all day, will be sending really good vibes tonight. Rest, relax, grow that hoof, mend those bones. Love,

What sad news about Gallant Secret. More tears for another beautiful baby.Please don't let Bobby hear about this, he's too smart, this may bring his spirits down! Godspeed little beauty, may angels watch over you. Much love, Vicki

Please, Will someone give me some info on Gallant Secret, I can't get any other then she's not with us anymore. What a heartbreak! Beautiful filly! Love, Vicki

It is such a comfort to be able to come to this site and join hundreds probably thousands of Barbaro fans and well wishers. Thank you for the daily updates and continued videos of this beloved horse. As you do, I pray for him daily and in this world of turmoil and devestation...this one miracle would be so uplifting.
love Heather

Good Morning Team Barbaro. I've had a chance today to look through the videos on the Fan Media page - they are all awesome - thanks to everyone who's contributed those.

Great news that our boy is maintaining well - thanks to his team at New Bolton and everyone sending their prayers his way. I can't wait for the video showing him walking his way out of intensive care - and all the smiles on people's faces. You can make it Big Guy!!

Happy Sunday everyone! Always a good day when news of Barbaro is good. An uneventful weekend, that's a good thing! That baby staying so strong and in good spirit, it's a miracle, he's been through so much. Lets pray all's steady and nowhere to go but up!! Love&Hugs, Vicki

BTW, Team Barbaro, how about one day posting a picture of you all with names identifying each of you. Not asking too much,huh?? Be nice to see you all. Have a good day, Vicki

Thank you to all of you who have worked with Barbaro now or in the past.
From what I've read and the resulting recovery he is undergoing-he must have quite a spirit.
It is that underlining horse spirit that made me fall in love with these animals many years ago.
I have a lot of faith in God and in Miracles. I'm praying for a Miracle for Barbaro.

How's my baby today? Heard you had another goodnight, YEA!! It's always a good day when the news continues good about Bobby!! BTW, thanks Alex for posting the pic's of some of you, it's nice to see the faces at the other end!! You all surely make this a nicer place. Good hearts , kind and compassionate. You are a special breed!! Love, Vicki

Hi Bright eyes! You're enjoying all those wonderful carrots with the greens on top, yummy!!I'm so thankful that you're doing well and pray for you daily. Get well my baby, we love you.God is watching over you and the doctors.Love&Hugs,Vicki

Thank you for such a wonderful tribute to our pal Barbaro. It is nice to know I can come to you all when I am worried about Himself. Barbaro: Love to you, and many, many years of health, happiness and joy - by now, you must know that you are surrounded with love.

Another good night my angel! Just relax and be patient, time heals all.Let everyone pamper you and enjoy your extra goodies. I love you. Love&Hugs, Vicki

Checking in to send love,and hugs,and plenty ear tickels.How are you feeling today my Beauty? Staying spunky and bright eyed I hope!Always thinking about you.Lots of prayers and positive energy surround you.Be patient.Love&hugs, Vicki

Sweet baby, I know it's bedtime, sleep tight! Tommorow there should be another update from Dr.R.I'm praying all is healing well.You keep doing your part and it's just a matter of time and you'll be all fixed up!!Lots of love to you,Remember spirits high!! Love&Hugs,Vicki

Sweet baby, I know it's bedtime, sleep tight! Tommorow there should be another update from Dr.R.I'm praying all is healing well.You keep doing your part and it's just a matter of time and you'll be all fixed up!!Lots of love to you,Remember spirits high!! Love&Hugs,Vicki

Hi,

I'm a huge fan of this website ...and I want to THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart
for all your wonderful updates on BARBARO! I have shed many tears the last few weeks over
this magnificent boy. I'm ever so grateful that there are so many of us pulling for him..praying for him! He is a fighter with a heart of gold!!

I found your site by getting on Google and typing in "Barbaro's baby brother"...and
lo and behold you site was an option and the rest is history! Awesome pics of Barbaro..and his mom and baby brother!

Thank you all again...I'm so grateful to get updates from you all..especially when there
are't posted on the U Penn website right away!
I love all your photos..and I wish Barbaro's baby brother and Mom could visit him!!

My thoughts and prayers are with Barbaro, the Jacksons, Michael, Edgar, Dr Richardson
and you all at Fair Hill who have had the chance to know Barbaro personally! I'm praying he will come through this ordeal! I'm

With Gratitude,

Holly C

Hi Bright Eyes! another good night!I pray you're comfortable and you spirits stay high. Keep fighting my baby, you can do it! You have so much love,care,prayers and support,you just have to get well!Remember time is a good healer! I love you, Love&Hugs,Vicki

I agree with you Alex about the news 2 Weeks ago making you physically sick. I too experienced the same awful feeling.Many days passed and lots of tears of worry.I'm always praying and thinking positive thoughts that our boy remains stable and on the road to recovery.We need to plan another group candle lighting vigil.Until tommorrow, Love&Hugs, Vicki

Hi Baby, I hear the news is good today!I pray it continues.We all love you and we know the reality of the seriousness of this, but lets all keep positive thoughts and not look for the other shoe to drop!Always a good day when Bobby is feeling good!Keep spunky my baby!!Love, Vicki

For those of you who haven't come across this I thought I'd share it with you. It was always read out on the final night of one of the UK's major horse shows. I was reading it the other day and it made me think of Bobby.

Ode to the Horse.

Where in this wide world can man find nobility without pride
Friendship without envy, beauty without vanity?
Here, where grace is laced with muscle,
And strength by gentleness confined
He serves without servility, has fought without enmity,
There is nothing so powerful, nothing less violent,
There is nothing so quick, nothing so patient.
England’s past has been borne on his back.
All our history is his industry.
We are his heirs, he is our inheritance.

- THE HORSE

I know you're sound asleep dreaming beautiful thoughts.Get a good rest so you can stay strong and spunky!What do horses dream of?? My guess is a field full of buttercups and lovely fillies!!Lots of prayers,love and ear tickles. Love&Hugs, Vicki

Bernadini Horse of the Year? Barbaro's name draws more media attention and loving fans. His fighting spirit in the face of adversity have made for no contest. Ask the fans. Barbaro is "Horse of the Year".

Happy Monday Barbaro and everyone!Always good when Bobby's doing well! HEY! Barbaro"Horse of the year and King of our Hearts"!He's a once in a lifetime champ!He's intelligent and sweet,strong and beautiful,they're really aren't enough words to describe this amazing horse! Horse! Did I say horse?He's Barbaro,enough said!! Keep getting better,we're all praying for you.Love&Hugs,Vicki

Just wanted to let all BARBARO fans know that FINALLY a true passionate BARBARO fan has painstakingly created the ultimate BARBARO TIME PIECE. I just saw it on E-bay and it's the ONLY one I've seen so far. It's a 14 HOUR TIME CAPSULE of BARBARO on either vhs or dvd that is constantly being added on to. BOOTSRWALKN is now selling it on E-bay on auction #170013517489 and it shows every single one of his races in their entirety and most in their entire televised broadcasts PLUS a ton of other great footage of him following him thru his TC campaign. It shows his works, jogs, gallops going into the KD, all footage in-between the KD & P; excellent little segments on him and his human connections, the gut-wrenching mishap and all the day-to-day goings on with his recovery. Every BARBARO fan should check it out - sounds like a must-have!

I just found out about the vigil for Bobby this Saturday at 7:00p.m.wherever you are. Folks don't forget about the virtual candles,www.gratfulness.org, Lets make the event even bigger and really light up (barba's) group site!Positive energy and prayer are powerful! Until later, A loving fan,hugs, Vicki, PS, All of this in the name of love for our Barbaro!!

Barbaro gave his all, to try to win the race in which he was critically hurt. Everyone needs to pray without ceasing for his recovery. I plan to come to Kennett Square in person, to sign his get well card and to anoint with holy water, the lamp post that leads to the hospital in which Barbaro and other animals are recooperating. God is watching over you, Barbara, you are very brave. We love you!

I have been riding horses since age three and I love them. I have been following Barbaros progress throughout this ordeal thatnk you so much for keeping him alive you are a roll model to an aspiring large animal vet and horse lover.

Is there any way to see or visit Barbaro?
I hope he continues to get better!

OH, HOW COMFORTING TO SEE THAT OTHERS ARE LIFTING BARBARO UP IN PRAYER. I THINK IT IS WORKING. LET US REMEMBER TO HOLD HIM UP DAILY UNTIL HE CAN DO SO HIMSELF.

I just have to say to the writer from the Salon, "Here's Your Sign!" May you get carpal tunnel in both your hands.

Some people just like to be doubting Thomases. She is just an idiot that doesn't really deserve a response from any of us.

But on the other hand!!!! Great posts today. Mike C., you are awesome, TLC, you are too and so are each and everyone of us that are here on a dailey basis for the most part, on behalf of a horse, that is beating the odds. A great horse that will be remembered forever in our hearts and minds. I think he is a Messenger Horse and perhaps his purpose here is to bring attention to all the deaths at the tracks. They need to look into these problems and others that I won't go into right now.

Anyway, love you guys. And Please go light those candles!!!! Let's get a freakin Bonfire going for Bobby. It should be that way already with 12,000 hits a day on this site alone!!! Just think, if everyone took a moment and lit a candle, we'd probably blow-up that website.

Gotta run, love to all and special love to Bobby.

Bernel

I have faith this great horse knows what he has to do. I keep checking his condition daily. Stay strong big guy you are going to make it. I feel if you reach for the moon you will always land in the stars. I am a great horse lover from way back my father raced his horse many years ago. I know this terrific horse will win one more time.
With prayers and love go BARBARO!!!!

Good report today! Our prayers are being heard,and the angels are working overtime. Thank you Lord!My beautiful Barbaro,you are going to make it! Hey Bernel, keep spreading the word about Saturday,we're going to rock that website with a ton of love!We love you my Bobby! Hugs,Vicki

Thanks to all for your collective honesty, frankness, patience, and for allowing Barbaro to vote!

The odds have been long from day one, but considering Barbaro's desire to continue that is not visible to most while under the scrutiny of international judgment takes tremendous courage, which you have demonstrated throughout and should all be thoroughly congratulated!

We are realists, and despite having made an “ultimate” decision ourselves once, have been skeptical in the past of immediate actions taken by others under similar circumstances. Your sensitive response to this very unfortunate incident has given us a greater appreciation of the consequences to such injuries and certainly put any initial skepticism behind.

As fans, we cannot ask for more than the confidence you have given that every decision has and will continue to be made in the interest of Barbaro’s wellbeing. For that we offer our genuine thanks and very best wishes going forward.

Sincerely,
Bruce & Alice from Green Lane, PA

Good going Bobby! We love you! The news is good and all of the prayers for a recovery are working. We love you sweet boy. Continue to get well. Many thanks to all of your support group and family. Thanks Mr and Mrs Jackson for paying for all of this. We love you for it. God Bless the talented Dr Richardson also! Michael Matz, thanks for your continued support and updates. Barbaro is very lucky to have you all.

It would be great if we could see current pics of Barbaro in his recovery. I worry and think he isn't happy. Show us pics of him having a spring in his sling! It's been since 7/14 since we've seen pics. Please post some!!

Please reenter the "Prayer for Barbaro" video. I had it in my favorites list and now it says it has been moved? Debra Lopez video was so beautiful!! Thanks so much...........

Start the day drinking my coffee from my Kentucky Derby Barbaro cup! You are an amazing creature and we send our prayers everyday.

Just found the site two days ago.....it's so great. Thank you!

We are lighting the candle now.........WE LOVE YOU BARBARO!!!!!!!

Janie and Kiowa in New Mexico

Hi Beauty, things are looking up!You're staying "chipper"that's so good. Keep those spirits up!!Eat your carrots and apples, and keep those eyes Bright!Someone posted that everyday at 6:00pm eastern, theres a prayer chain being held for you, you're so special! EVERYONE JOIN IN!! Love&Hugs, Vicki

Hi everyone, I dont know if you all post here because you like the slower side of the comments, but I can assure you there are tons more of us Barbaro fans who post here on timwoolley.racing.. We post in the main area.

So just incase you didn't know it was there I am providing you a link, it is the one you should bookmark, there are many many posts, and at the bottom of the page is a box like this one where you can comment and submit. Once the page is full, Alex simply adds a link to the next page with the newest updates.

Just wanted to let you know that there are many more of us, incase you wonderring why noone appeared to be anwerring questions etc.

Please use this link and join all the Barbaro fans :)

MOST RECENT COMMENTS

Oh yeah, and dont forget to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page for the comment box.

And if you havn't done so already, please take a moment to sign the petition on racetrack safety.

http://www.petitiononline.com/cares/petition.html

xoxoxo

I was visiting PA (Middletown)this week and finished my visit in Ardmore. I took the scenic route to Ardmore so I could go by New Bolton. I stopped, pulled in and read the posters/cards and just reflected for a moment about how this horse has touched so many. This was a good feeling especially since local TV had a positive update on Bobby's condition earlier that morning.
My continued best wishes for Bobby's safe recovery and more kudo's to all the folks making this possible.....

Our family prayers are with you and your owners Barbaro. You are truly the poster child of american horse's everywhere. Go Barbaro show the world your strength, beauty and grace in the face of hard odds. Fight big boy.......

Hi, New to this site..I have been trying to find stuff on Barbaro everyday.At first there was a lot but as time progresses the coverage wanes. I have been a horselover all my life. I rode and showed for many years and they were the best times. Now that I am disabled ... I cannot do a lot of that but a highlight is following racing via the media. Barbaro racing was awesome..and after his injury has shown such courage and grace. He has inspired me to try harder on those really bad days.Thanks for providing a place to connect to others. Nancy

My beauty you have so many fans.I keep discovering new fan sites and prayer vigils and positive energy groups,all for you!!See, you just have to get well!Remember an apple a day!I'm with you all the way,stay patient, time is a good healer. Love, Vicki

Don't forget the vigil Saturday at 7pm whereever you are, light a candle @ www.gratefulness.org, Barba's group or anywhere you prefer, lots of positive energy and a little prayer for Barbaro!! He's our baby! and I have all the faith in the world he's going to win this!! Love,Vicki

Debra, I really love you tribute to Barbaro, I had all of the tributes on my favorites list, however when I tried to play "Our Prayer for Barbaro it shows that it has been moved, if you read this could you please send to me. Thanks so much

Debra, My email is doe2658@yahoo.com Thanks again!!!!

Another week has passed and Bobby is looking so good!Thanks to Dr.R and the barbaro team.Isn't it amazing how this terrible event has brought so many of us together and how we all express the same feelings and concern for this magnifice