Barbaro's cast removed

[dingle12]

Nearly six months after Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro broke his right hind leg during the Preakness, his cast has been removed. Vets are confident that the horse is making substantial progress, maintaining a good attitude to his rehabilitation.


The whole bone was shattered into fragments in the Preakness and four months afterwards Barbaro developed laminitis in his left leg, causing the hoof wall to tear away from the foot.


Vets believe it could take up to a year before the hoof recovers, slowing the recovery of Barbaro's broken leg.

 

[madgirl]

wow good progress!!

 

[The Virgin Dubble]

Absolutely amazing isn't it?!

I know there has been considerable controversy about the wisdom of such prolonged veterinary treatment, but surely this news has to be a huge boost to horse owners and vets alike.

I'm sure he still has a considerable fight ahead of him though, and I wish him and his owners the very best.

 

[GTs]

It makes me laugh - as I posted in The Lounge - this actualy happened at the begining of the week.

 

[The Virgin Dubble]

Sorry - can't see what point you're trying to make here...?

 

[GTs]

It just is funny when 2 people post old news in different forums on the same day - maybe it is a GTSism.

 

[The Virgin Dubble]

Ahhh, I get you now.

Never mind, I'm sure you'll agree that good news is good news, whenever it's spread.

 

[GTs]

Oh definitely good news.

 

[teapot]

It's only just been put on H&H online

Tis good news though

 

[dingle12]

it wasnt two people putting the same post up they were both by me, i thought people would be intrested if it happened a few days back i would of thought you would of been the first to tell us.

 

[tw1nn1ejo]

Glad to here of the progress.