5/23/2006: Barbaro's leg repair

Undertoad · 05-23-2006, 10:18 AM

They don't necessarily shoot horses any longer. Barbaro won the Derby by as much of a lead as anyone could remember. He might have won the Triple Crown. But he totally shattered his leg in the Preakness on Saturday, and wound up in six hours of surgery at U Penn's veterinary hospital.

Barbaro got better treatment out of Penn than I did, but maybe his problem was worse - initially he was given a 50-50 chance of making it through. This morning they say he's doing much better and so they are much more optimistic. He's actually putting the weight of a horse on that leg - on that massive stitching of pins.

The "before".

After surgery he spent some time in a pool before going back to a stall.

A lot of people who seem to know, say that Barbaro's owners would have done the extensive surgery for any of their horses. But the payout on these odds is much higher - if he makes it to Stallionhood, Barbaro will fetch some high fees as a stud.

queenb · 05-23-2006, 11:05 AM

I've lurked until now, but this whole incident has me fired up.
Take a good look at a horse race winner. For every one you see wearing roses, there's dozens more lame or dead from being pushed too hard too early. The growth plates in horses legs don't close until around 2+ years of age. Everybody's looking at the replays and don't see why the leg shattered. Duh....could it be too much stress on a growing bone?
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.

Emrikol · 05-23-2006, 11:36 AM

I wish someone could collect and sell my se...

oh, sorry.

Promenea · 05-23-2006, 11:40 AM

They may sell his sperm but if they do they can't register the foal for racing. TBs have to have clear bloodlines for registration for racing so the stallion has to actually mate the mare.

ndetroit · 05-23-2006, 12:24 PM

Is that a hockey helmet on the head of one of the vets?

I guess it's insurance against being kicked by an improperly anaesthetized horse?

rough job...

Cochese · 05-23-2006, 01:43 PM

Maybe he needs the helmet because he's about to collect some sperm and the horse will get rowdy.

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.

bigw00dy · 05-23-2006, 02:22 PM

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

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...

Trilby · 05-23-2006, 03:42 PM

They say he's flirting with the mares. That's a good sign

Ubergeek · 05-23-2006, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

They say he's flirting with the mares. That's a good sign

Oh come on! About 20 years ago I got T-Boned on my motorcycle by a fully loaded Mack truck. Broke all my ribs, both knees, one shoulder and 2 vertabra... walk with a noticable limp... but hell, at least I walk.

And MOST of the brain still works. LOL

Spent better than 1/2 a year in the hospital.

And even in a full body cast and traction, I *STILL* flirted with the nurses

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.

Acroyear

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.

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?"

mitheral · 05-23-2006, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

Barbaro got better treatment out of Penn than I did,

He's worth more, Horses at this level are cared for better than all but the most wealthy of humans.

05-27-2006, 09:49 PM	#8
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.

05-23-2006, 02:22 PM	#9
bigw00dy I'm here once in a while Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 458	..i bet Barbaro can make a mean 'Map of Hawaii' on that vet __________________ flickr®

05-23-2006, 03:42 PM	#11
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	They say he's flirting with the mares. That's a good sign __________________ 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

05-23-2006, 08:02 PM	#13
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.

05-23-2006, 10:18 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	5/23/2006: Barbaro's leg repair They don't necessarily shoot horses any longer. Barbaro won the Derby by as much of a lead as anyone could remember. He might have won the Triple Crown. But he totally shattered his leg in the Preakness on Saturday, and wound up in six hours of surgery at U Penn's veterinary hospital. Barbaro got better treatment out of Penn than I did, but maybe his problem was worse - initially he was given a 50-50 chance of making it through. This morning they say he's doing much better and so they are much more optimistic. He's actually putting the weight of a horse on that leg - on that massive stitching of pins. The "before". After surgery he spent some time in a pool before going back to a stall. A lot of people who seem to know, say that Barbaro's owners would have done the extensive surgery for any of their horses. But the payout on these odds is much higher - if he makes it to Stallionhood, Barbaro will fetch some high fees as a stud.

05-23-2006, 11:05 AM	#2
queenb Fellow-Commoner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 10	I've lurked until now, but this whole incident has me fired up. Take a good look at a horse race winner. For every one you see wearing roses, there's dozens more lame or dead from being pushed too hard too early. The growth plates in horses legs don't close until around 2+ years of age. Everybody's looking at the replays and don't see why the leg shattered. Duh....could it be too much stress on a growing bone? 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.

05-23-2006, 11:36 AM	#3
Emrikol Compatriot-at-Arms Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 107	I wish someone could collect and sell my se... oh, sorry.

05-23-2006, 11:40 AM	#4
Promenea Resident President Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 86	They may sell his sperm but if they do they can't register the foal for racing. TBs have to have clear bloodlines for registration for racing so the stallion has to actually mate the mare.

05-23-2006, 12:24 PM	#5
ndetroit Master Locutor Join Date: May 2001 Location: vancouver Posts: 158	Is that a hockey helmet on the head of one of the vets? I guess it's insurance against being kicked by an improperly anaesthetized horse? rough job...

05-23-2006, 01:43 PM	#6
Cochese Disorderly Orderly Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 54	Maybe he needs the helmet because he's about to collect some sperm and the horse will get rowdy.

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