Barbaro

The 132nd Kentucky Derby winner, Barbaro, was euthanized yesterday (January 29th) from complications from laminitis (disease of the hoof where the bone separates from the hoof) and his shattered leg. He's been battling for his life since the Preakness (2 weeks after the KD in 2006). Wasn't a surprise to me yesterday (I've been seeing the signs the last few weeks), but it's still really sad. This horse brought many people together and showed that mankind can be compassionate and come together. I also did my final project for my class last semester on him so it makes me even sadder since the last part of it mentioned the clinic he was at (New Bolton Center) was thinking of transfering him to a new home. Well, he's definitely in a new home, but not the one people thought of.

Here's the Blood-Horse Article if you'd like to read a bit more. If you want to read past articles on everything that's been going on with him since he broke his leg in the Preakness go here.

RIP Barbaro.







All photos from Barbara Livingston's Webpage