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.

 

[Skhosu]

ohhh..so how is his leg? Is he just bandaged now?

 

[dingle12]

sorry dont know its on HH news page, GT will prob know more.

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

For the full story & up to date news on him have a look at this link.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/09/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main2165577.shtml

 

[GTs]

Guys the cast has been off for a while now (3 or 4 days) - his leg is bandaged, and he is doing great. Just has to grow back some more hoof on the other hind, and he will be look good.

Rumour has it he might be home around xmas - it is rather convienent that where he will be is only a few minutes from UPenn, so I am sure his doctor will make house calls.