Barbaro Updates: 104
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Update 847: Peter Brette just called, Barbaro remains well. He had heard from Michael who had visited today.
Kennett Florist left this comment (timestamp: 9:17 pm):
Just got back from NBC. We had carrots and treats for Barbaro and the research horses today, to get the week started off right.
I talked to Jennifer at New Bolton. She said that Sabina was going to have surgery this afternoon. She is going to visit her tmorrow, and I will stay in contact with her. I will pass along updates as we get them. Please pray that her recovery goes smoothly.
Also, please, please if you have not done so already, please sign Mike Rea's petition for the Extreme Home Makeover. Now more than ever they need to make this happen and soon! Thank you everyone for all your love and concern for all beings great and small (2 or 4 legged)!!
WE BELIEVE!!
You can send your virtual good wishes to Sabina: Good Wishes for Sabina Pierce's Recovery
Update 846: I see George Washington is now being pointed for the Breeders' Cup Classic: George Washington Definite for BC Classic. I can only think this decision is simply the result of Dylan Thomas' clear dislike for the dirt, and not in the best interests of Georgeous George. I would love to see him win the Classic, but to run against Bernardini, for his first race on the dirt, on a different continent ...
Update 845: I just visited Mike Rea, with Shell (pinkwellies on the discussion board) and Allan. He was in good sprits, even if a little emotional at times. He is slightly frustrated at not seeing his own progress, but there is clear progress. We sat around and chatted for about 45 minutes. He is actually going home this weekend (for good), and will start new therapy on monday at another facility. I think that is a clear signal he is doing well. He is also scheduled to go to the Breeders' Cup as part of being nominated for the White Horse award. As I was leaving his sister, Cathy, arrived. She was talking about all the work Mercy and others are doing for Mike's nomination for the Extreme Home Makeover competition. Very cool. More information is on Mike's blog.
My last set this morning, I took a 2 year old out back for the first time. He refused to cross from some grassland to the road. Not wanting to get too "agressive" I decided to back him onto the road (this usually works quite well). Anyway, as we were backing up he anchored his hind legs, and basically sat down! With few options remaining, I dismounted! It still took me five minutes to coax him onto the road. Once we got going I think he quite enjoyed himself.
Update 844: Sabina Pierce, Barbaro's photographer, had a nasty horse riding accident over the weekend. She damaged her back quite considerably and will undergo surgery today at UPenn's hospital. I spoke with her yesterday, and she seemed in pretty good spirits. She gave me details of which I don't remember other than its not a situation where they are concerned about Sabina being paralyzed. She will be out of hospital before the end of the week, and I plan to visit tomorrow. I just thought I would let everyone know as Sabina has not only done a wonderful job photographing Barbaro during his recovery for everyone to see, but she has also been a contributor to this site. If you want to send wishes, please send them to New Bolton, care of Jennifer Rench.
Update 843: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (sunday night). I saw Michael Matz on my first set, he had heard from Dr. Richardson. While it is another chilly morning at Fair Hill, it was a gorgeous sunrise and looks like it will be a lovely day. So far I have ridden two horses (a Carson City 2yo gelding and Chappy), probably three to four more to go. Nice easy morning for the beginning of the week.
update 7:40 am, monday, october 16
Update 842: The Daily Pennsylvanian has a story about Barbaro and you 'Colt' of personality surrounds star horse. Some really good quotes, the following is an excerpt:
While the Barbaro Maniacs - people of all ages with widely varying levels of experience with horses - initially frequented the Tim Woolley Web site primarily for Barbaro, they have since turned the site into an activist page for horse-related issues. Among their many initiatives: They recently planned and financed a surprise birthday party for a horse trainer named Mike Rea, who incurred severe brain damage in a horse-riding accident, sent gift baskets to a horse - Lost in the Fog - who was battling cancer in California and "adopted" horses that had survived a tragic trailer accident in Missouri and had been bound for a slaughter house.
I asked a(n ex) colleague at Wharton how often the Daily Pennsylvanian comes out (after they interviewed for the story), you wonder why I no longer work at Penn!
Good morning, Barbaro! Good morning, fellow Fans!
Looking forward to hearing ACN again this morning for you, Barbaro. Back to work day, so get yourself in the right frame of mind to grow some hoof and fuse some bone. Oh, and enjoy some grazing and lazing, too. I'll sneak a peak later from work.
(Morning, Jo!!) Thanks, Alex!
Marg
Proud member, Fans of Barbaro
Posted by: Marg in Maine at October 16, 2006 10:56 AM