Barbaro put to sleep this morning

*Katie* · 01-29-2007, 11:35 AM

The Kentucky Derby winning horse from last year who broke his leg on the track had to be put down this morning. There's been a substantial efort to save him, but it just wasn't meant to be.

Poor horse....now he can run free again

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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) -- Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized Monday morning after complications from his breakdown at the Preakness last May.

"We just reached a point where it was going to be difficult for him to go on without pain," co-owner Roy Jackson said. "It was the right decision, it was the right thing to do. We said all along if there was a situation where it would become more difficult for him then it would be time."

*Masked Ninja* · 01-29-2007, 12:09 PM

Aaw...

Not a fan of horse racing, but I was watching the Derby when he broke his leg - poor thing behaved pretty well, considering. He just kinda stood there and kept lifting his leg as if that would help.

I was rooting for him to survive, just 'cause. He would have had a great life as a stud

if the injury hadn't proved too much.

*Raph's Girl* · 01-29-2007, 03:48 PM

It's always sad when a popular racing horse dies. But Barbaro was in pain so euthinizing him was a good thing. Now he's in horsie heaven with Misty, Stormy, Seabuscuit, Man O War, Secretariat....

Ra · 02-02-2007, 05:11 AM

And don't forget Black Beauty

Poor horse. At least he is no longer in pain, and that's what matters...

*Storm Wolf* · 02-02-2007, 05:21 PM

You know...sad is it may seem most race horses are better off that way. Probably only gave him that extra effort because he was worth money....if he were any other horse he would have been put down on the spot.

Many good horses have met that unfortunate end simply because they aren't making any money. Many big breeders look at it that way. I've been to many horse farms like that....where if the horse can't race and it's to old to be bred they stick it in the back of the farm where it just waste away.

it's the sad truth behind it. Of coarse I'm not say ALL the breeders/ Farms are that way, as I'm sure there are a few that treat them with dignity and care.

It's easy to see why such things happen....there is a lot of money in the racing business to be had.

*Mr. Snackpants* · 02-02-2007, 05:27 PM

The only sad thing about this story is the way people make a big fuss over a horse. There are much more "sad" things out there. Jockeys have died and have gotten less sympathy. I mean, it's just a horse. Do I need to have breaking news updates while watching sportscenter about an injured horse? No. I'm actually glad this whole thing will go away. I'm saying this, and I LOVE animals. But this was just too much.

OA · 02-03-2007, 08:57 AM

Well, Barbaro wasn't exaclty just a horse. He was a fine racing horse who won the Ketucky Derby amongst other races. He also was horrifcially injured in the national spotlight. And you're right jockies die and horse get injured/die in reaces as well. But not normally on the biggest night in horseracing. Thats the reason for the newsbreaks on ESPN. If it was any other horse, you wouldnt hear anything.

If anything, I kinda like the newsbreak on espn and the coverage just to get a little break from the usual spatter of drugs/steroids/gun/violence sport news. And of course all the talk if Peyton can win the big one...

*Mr. Snackpants* · 02-03-2007, 09:28 AM

But it was just a horse. When I watched ESPN for the next 2 months, this was all I heard about. I was so sick and tired of getting a Barbaro update everyday.

I guess it's because I hate horse racing and don't consider it sport.

*Warhorse* · 02-04-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Snackpants

But it was just a horse. When I watched ESPN for the next 2 months, this was all I heard about. I was so sick and tired of getting a Barbaro update everyday.

I guess it's because I hate horse racing and don't consider it sport.

And how is horseracing not a sport? Because you are a bigot of some sort who thinks animals shouldn't get recognition for their athletic efforts? Or that you think it's not a sport because you make an uneducated guess that it's just the horse doing all the work? If that is the case, then car racing isn't a sport either, since the car is doing all the work.

And that aside, the reason Barbaro had the camera on him was because he is famous, after coming off a brilliant win in the Kentucky Derby. If it was a famous jockey, I am sure he would get the same equal treatment. Remember when Bill Shoemaker had his horrible paralyzing accident? They still talk about that to this day. Also, when a famous owner or trainer dies, that will come up as well.

But on a personal level, I think the horse should have been destroyed a long time ago. That horse would never have been able to walk again normally, just from the severity of the break, and the way a horse is designed. And ultimately, horses were born to run, not limp!

01-29-2007, 11:35 AM	#1
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	Barbaro put to sleep this morning The Kentucky Derby winning horse from last year who broke his leg on the track had to be put down this morning. There's been a substantial efort to save him, but it just wasn't meant to be. Poor horse....now he can run free again ============================= KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) -- Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized Monday morning after complications from his breakdown at the Preakness last May. "We just reached a point where it was going to be difficult for him to go on without pain," co-owner Roy Jackson said. "It was the right decision, it was the right thing to do. We said all along if there was a situation where it would become more difficult for him then it would be time." __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME Last edited by Katie; 01-29-2007 at 11:49 AM.

01-29-2007, 03:48 PM	#3
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	It's always sad when a popular racing horse dies. But Barbaro was in pain so euthinizing him was a good thing. Now he's in horsie heaven with Misty, Stormy, Seabuscuit, Man O War, Secretariat.... __________________

02-02-2007, 05:11 AM	#4
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	And don't forget Black Beauty Poor horse. At least he is no longer in pain, and that's what matters... __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

02-03-2007, 08:57 AM	#7
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	Well, Barbaro wasn't exaclty just a horse. He was a fine racing horse who won the Ketucky Derby amongst other races. He also was horrifcially injured in the national spotlight. And you're right jockies die and horse get injured/die in reaces as well. But not normally on the biggest night in horseracing. Thats the reason for the newsbreaks on ESPN. If it was any other horse, you wouldnt hear anything. If anything, I kinda like the newsbreak on espn and the coverage just to get a little break from the usual spatter of drugs/steroids/gun/violence sport news. And of course all the talk if Peyton can win the big one... __________________

01-29-2007, 12:09 PM	#2
Masked Ninja Doodles TMNT for fun Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sploshin' through some sewer... Posts: 2,137	Aaw... Not a fan of horse racing, but I was watching the Derby when he broke his leg - poor thing behaved pretty well, considering. He just kinda stood there and kept lifting his leg as if that would help. I was rooting for him to survive, just 'cause. He would have had a great life as a stud if the injury hadn't proved too much.

02-02-2007, 05:27 PM	#6
Mr. Snackpants Keep cool my babies! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mount Pleasant Posts: 2,239	The only sad thing about this story is the way people make a big fuss over a horse. There are much more "sad" things out there. Jockeys have died and have gotten less sympathy. I mean, it's just a horse. Do I need to have breaking news updates while watching sportscenter about an injured horse? No. I'm actually glad this whole thing will go away. I'm saying this, and I LOVE animals. But this was just too much.

02-03-2007, 09:28 AM	#8
Mr. Snackpants Keep cool my babies! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mount Pleasant Posts: 2,239	But it was just a horse. When I watched ESPN for the next 2 months, this was all I heard about. I was so sick and tired of getting a Barbaro update everyday. I guess it's because I hate horse racing and don't consider it sport.