Barbaro put down

[Sxysprtswrtr]

Just heard this. Any confirmation?

 

[jcrutchmer]

Just hit the wires.

 

[ondeadline]

BC-APNewsAlert/15
BC-APNewsAlert

PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Barbaro was euthanized Monday morning, co-owner Roy Jackson said.

 

[zeke12]

Bummer.

 

[Freelance Hack]

While Barbaro may be lost, let's hope that what the doctors learned over the last eight months may be able to help more horses down the road.

 

[NDub]

I was one of the many caught up in the Barbaro recovery phenomenon. Months after he shattered his ankle and leg, I was still rooting for him.

As of yesterday, he was still eating and in good spirits. I guess that could only take him so far because the injuries weren't healing.

Too bad.

 

[SportsDude]

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2007/01/29/D8MV2U2G0.html

 

[shockey]

r.i.p., barbaro.

i'm not a horse-racing guy. those who are, could you please answer me this: did the owners/docs do right by this splendid animal by giving him every chance? or were they just being cruel and greedy to make him go through all this? ??? ??? ???

 

[markvid]

No more suffering for him.
Thank God.

 

[Freelance Hack]

r.i.p., barbaro.

i'm not a horse-racing guy. those who are, could you please answer me this: did the owners/docs do right by this splendid animal by giving him every chance? or were they just being cruel and greedy to make him go through all this? ??? ??? ???

IMO, if they were greedy, they would have just cashed the insurance policy and euthanized him at Pimlico.

As I said, Barbaro was a pioneer in the medical field for horses. Very few medical pioneers lead long lives, yet they help future patients recover from devastating injuries.

Who knows? In 10 years, superstar horses may never be destroyed if they severely break a leg. If that's the case, then it's a credit to Barbaro and his owners.

 

[andyouare?]

This past Kentucky Derby was the first I ever watched. A friend, a big fan, had a big party, complete with friendly wages, the singing of some song (I forget) and, yes, mint juleps. It was a great time and I remember thinking, "hey, horse racing is kind of cool."

After watching what happened to Barbaro, suffice it to say it will be the last horse race I watch. Sad, sad, sad.

But the owners, to their credit, seemed to do genuinely do everything they could for him.

 

[spnited]

That's my question as well shockey.
When I saw the most recent "setback" stories, my gut said they had reached the point where all the experimental treatments had become cruel and it was just time to let the animal rest in peace.

 

[markvid]

r.i.p., barbaro.

i'm not a horse-racing guy. those who are, could you please answer me this: did the owners/docs do right by this splendid animal by giving him every chance? or were they just being cruel and greedy to make him go through all this? ??? ??? ???

IMO, if they were greedy, they would have just cashed the insurance policy and euthanized him at Pimlico.

As I said, Barbaro was a pioneer in the medical field for horses. Very few medical pioneers lead long lives, yet they help future patients recover from devastating injuries.

Who knows? In 10 years, superstar horses may never be destroyed if they severely break a leg. If that's the case, then it's a credit to Barbaro and his owners.

F_H, you do raise a very good point there, however, was it good for him to be the guinea pig when most owners would never be able to afford this kind of care?

 

[wickedwritah]

The owners seemed to genuinely care about the horse. Presumably, keeping Barbaro alive for as long as they did had nothing to do with stud fees, etc.

While the doctors are to be applauded for doing their best to keep the horse alive, let's remember the owners have been paying for all the care.

Where does this get played tomorrow? A1 or sports front? We've been running everything in the A section.

 

[FishHack76]

Sad, sad news. I remember watching race replays of the major Derby preps. They were available on the Kentucky Derby websites. Watching Barbaro in the Florida Derby was great. He battled the second-place horse the entire way and won. That's heart. I didn't bet on him in the Kentucky Derby because I didn't think he had enough speed and he'd been off for a long time for a Derby horse. I should have realized heart sometimes beats all that. It was, however, my first year as a serious handicapper.
I think the Jacksons did all they could. Most horses are put down immediately. Breakdowns are an ugly, unfortunate part of the game in horse racing (ask anyone would went to Arlington Park on occasion this past summer).
It's still a sport with beautiful moments. I'll remember Barbaro in the Florida Derby coming around the turn and into the stretch run with his legs pumping. I'll remember him pulling away in the Kentucky Derby. I'll remember him for the reasons I love some of my other favorite horses ... because of their heart and character.
Enjoy heaven's pasture.

 

[EStreetJoe]

The owners seemed to genuinely care about the horse. Presumably, keeping Barbaro alive for as long as they did had nothing to do with stud fees, etc.

While the doctors are to be applauded for doing their best to keep the horse alive, let's remember the owners have been paying for all the care.

Where does this get played tomorrow? A1 or sports front? We've been running everything in the A section.

An A1 tease with a full story in the sports section. Unless of course the paper is in Lexington (heart of horse racing country) or in parts of the Philly area (where he was being treated).

 

[The Big Ragu]

I hope they used a hollow-point bullet. [/Idaho]

 

[EStreetJoe]

r.i.p., barbaro.

i'm not a horse-racing guy. those who are, could you please answer me this: did the owners/docs do right by this splendid animal by giving him every chance? or were they just being cruel and greedy to make him go through all this? ??? ??? ???

IMO, if they were greedy, they would have just cashed the insurance policy and euthanized him at Pimlico.

As I said, Barbaro was a pioneer in the medical field for horses. Very few medical pioneers lead long lives, yet they help future patients recover from devastating injuries.

Who knows? In 10 years, superstar horses may never be destroyed if they severely break a leg. If that's the case, then it's a credit to Barbaro and his owners.

F_H, you do raise a very good point there, however, was it good for him to be the guinea pig when most owners would never be able to afford this kind of care?

I'm guessing some horse owners become attached to the horses they own, especially the successful horses.

Isn't asking was it fair for Barbero to be a guinea pig only because his owners could afford it akin to asking would you keep your pet or child alive through experimental treatments that could make them better if you could afford it?

 

[WSKY]

I'm not much into horse racing, but I feel sadness for everyone involved with this.

 

[Shaggy]

The Preakness completely ruined my day when Barbaro went down. I was sick to my stomach.

I hope Barbaro is pain free and eating all the green grass he can upstairs.