5/23/2006: Barbaro's leg repair - Page 2

xoxoxoBruce · 05-23-2006, 08:02 PM

In human terms, he's already rich & famous and if what he's got to look forward to doesn't give him the "will to live",........well...ALPO.

Welcome to the Cellar, queenb. You make a good point, of course, but considering what we do to future ballet dancers and gymnasts, it all seems natural.

footfootfoot · 05-23-2006, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bigw00dy

..i bet Barbaro can make a mean 'Map of Hawaii' on that vet

Is that the pearl necklace of the new millenium? Somehow I can't hear zz top in my minds ear singing that one...

UltraViolence · 05-27-2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by queenb

And, not to be too much of a cynic, but while they're "healing" this stud's leg, I'm sure they'll be collecting semen as often as possible to sell. At a hundred grand or more a pop (pun intended?), I'm sure they'll be able to pay the vet bill.

In the world of horse racing, artificial insemination is illegal. The only way Barbaro can produce any money-making offspring, is the old fashioned way.

So there is no selling of his sperm.

And before you go feeling bad for these horses, you must understand that their genetics aren't like normal horse genetics. They come from long lines of bred racing horses. Their bodies are more than able to handle the stress put upon them. Plus the pampering and care they receive. They are superstars as far as they are concerned. And when they retire, they will live a long and happy life of eating and fornication. $25 million is invested in this horse. They owners risk nothing when it comes to this horses well being.

(I registered just to tell you, you were wrong.. btw. Education before cynicism is crucial.)

xoxoxoBruce · 05-27-2006, 09:49 PM

Hello UltraViolence, welcome to the Cellar.

Stick around and that registration won't be wasted, since you told us in Post #18 (in this thread) what we already knew in post #4.

Elspode · 06-04-2006, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ubergeek

He might be a horse, but he's still a guy... if a guy were being strapped into an electric chair, and one of the guards was a woman, he'd flirt with her.

"Hey baby, wanna come over here and ride the lightnin' rod?"

milkfish · 01-28-2007, 05:25 PM

It doesn't look good for the big guy.

Barbaro Takes a Bad Turn

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Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro suffered another significant setback over the weekend, and his fight for survival may have reached a critical point. After Barbaro developed a deep abscess in his right hind foot, surgery was performed Saturday to insert two steel pins in a bone, one that was shattered but now healthy, to eliminate all weight bearing on the ailing foot.

Apparently, there are problems in both rear legs now, and the surgery can have the side-effect of worsening conditions in the front legs.

Deuce · 01-29-2007, 01:31 PM

It just got worse.

Elspode · 01-29-2007, 01:39 PM

Ah, that sucks.

Spexxvet · 01-29-2007, 02:58 PM

Just this morning I heard an interview with his Vet. He said that Barbaro was still eating and bright-eyed, and did not look like a horse in pain or ready to give up.

glatt · 01-29-2007, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Just this morning I heard an interview with his Vet. He said that Barbaro was still eating and bright-eyed, and did not look like a horse in pain or ready to give up.

I heard the same interview. The "bright-eyed" comment stuck with me. The vet was basically saying that even though the horse was going through all this crap, it was in good spirits.

I wonder if they get an insurance payout now that he's dead?

Elspode · 01-29-2007, 04:04 PM

Was Barbaro a stallion, gelding or mare? I honestly don't know, but, if a stallion, I assume he was thoroughly milked prior to having been put down...

Spexxvet · 01-29-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

Was Barbaro a stallion, gelding or mare? I honestly don't know, but, if a stallion, I assume he was thoroughly milked prior to having been put down...

Stallion. The reason for the heroic efforts, I think, was his stud value. Almost as valuable as yours, 'Spode.

Trilby · 01-29-2007, 05:30 PM

Barbaro was a colt. Only 4 years old.

A baby.

They were pretty sure he would never be able to be put to stud as he didn't have much of a chance to put all his weight on his back legs. Artificial insemination is against horse racing rules.

milkfish · 01-29-2007, 06:11 PM

It's as sad as when they had to euthanize Ruffian after her match race with Foolish Pleasure.

jinx · 01-29-2007, 06:13 PM

Aww... poor guy.
My daughter heard the news on KYW in the car today and she's very sad. He was her pick in the Derby and Preakness last year.... she felt a connection.
I commend the owners and vets for trying so hard, and for knowing when enough was enough, it must have been a really hard decision.

05-23-2006, 08:02 PM	#16
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	In human terms, he's already rich & famous and if what he's got to look forward to doesn't give him the "will to live",........well...ALPO. Welcome to the Cellar, queenb. You make a good point, of course, but considering what we do to future ballet dancers and gymnasts, it all seems natural. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-27-2006, 09:49 PM	#19
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Hello UltraViolence, welcome to the Cellar. Stick around and that registration won't be wasted, since you told us in Post #18 (in this thread) what we already knew in post #4. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-29-2007, 01:31 PM	#22
Deuce Pesky Pugalist [sp] Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 191	Barbaro Euthanized It just got worse.

01-29-2007, 01:39 PM	#23
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Ah, that sucks. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

01-29-2007, 02:58 PM	#24
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Just this morning I heard an interview with his Vet. He said that Barbaro was still eating and bright-eyed, and did not look like a horse in pain or ready to give up. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

01-29-2007, 04:04 PM	#26
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Was Barbaro a stallion, gelding or mare? I honestly don't know, but, if a stallion, I assume he was thoroughly milked prior to having been put down... __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

01-29-2007, 05:30 PM	#28
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Barbaro was a colt. Only 4 years old. A baby. They were pretty sure he would never be able to be put to stud as he didn't have much of a chance to put all his weight on his back legs. Artificial insemination is against horse racing rules. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum Last edited by Trilby; 01-29-2007 at 05:43 PM.

01-29-2007, 06:11 PM	#29
milkfish A serene breakdown Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern NJ, USA Posts: 266	It's as sad as when they had to euthanize Ruffian after her match race with Foolish Pleasure. __________________ A genius is one who can do anything except make a living. - Joey Lauren Adams

01-29-2007, 06:13 PM	#30
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Aww... poor guy. My daughter heard the news on KYW in the car today and she's very sad. He was her pick in the Derby and Preakness last year.... she felt a connection. I commend the owners and vets for trying so hard, and for knowing when enough was enough, it must have been a really hard decision. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

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