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Barbaro on Thursday: Progressing Nicely
May 26, 2006
The news continued to be promising for Barbaro Thursday. Dr. Dean Richardson reported that the colt was "progressing nicely, has totally normal vital signs, and is in excellent condition" at the the... Read More
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Barbaro on Friday: His Condition is Excellent
May 26, 2006
Five days after undergoing surgery, Barbaro was in excellent condition, according to a report from the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center. "He looks good, everything is fine... Read More
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HRTV To Air Daily Barbaro Updates
May 25, 2006
HorseRacing TV will feature a daily update on the condition of Barbaro, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner who was injured in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. "Like the rest... Read More
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Thoroughbred Charities of America Approves Grants
May 24, 2006
Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) has approved grants of $1,750,000 to 136 non-profits, representing equine rescue/retraining, backstretch/jockey,... Read More
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Tuesday Update: Barbaro
May 23, 2006
"Barbaro is doing very well. He's actually better today than he was even yesterday, and he was pretty good yesterday," Dean Richardson DVM, Dipl. ACVS, reported in a Tuesday morningnews briefing at the University of Pennsylvania's New... Read More
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E-Mail Barbaro, Michael Matz, and the Jacksons
May 23, 2006
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) made the following announcement this morning: Dear Equestrian Community, We know there are hundreds of thousands, maybe even millions... Read More
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Haskin's Preakness Recap: Triumph and Tragedy
May 23, 2006
The day before Preakness Stakes (gr. I) 131, Barbaro arrived at Pimlico by van to a hero's welcome, as a gauntlet of photographers, cameramen, and writers greeted racing's newest superstar. Barbaro stared out the van window at the large throng... Read More
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Industry Sends Best Wishes to Barbaro, Connections
May 23, 2006
Industry associations have joined the thousands of racing fans rallying around Barbaro, who was pulled up in the May 20 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) and underwent surgery on his right hind leg the following day.The story has gotten regular play... Read More
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Barbaro in Recovery: Active, Inquisitive, Agile
May 23, 2006
"He's pretty agile," said Dean W. Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center, referring to his well known patient, Barbaro, whose fractured leg he repaired on Sunday afternoon. "He's done ... Read More
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Slide Show: Barbaro Pulls Through
May 22, 2006
Visit our sister publication, bloodhorse.com, to view a slide show of Derby winner Barbaro's recovery from fracture surgery. Also, see <A... Read More
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Surgery Scheduled Sunday Afternoon for Barbaro
May 21, 2006
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, who suffered multiple fractures soon after the start of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), has been taken to the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa. He is... Read More
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State Vet Says Barbaro Not Injured in Starting Gate
May 21, 2006
David G. Zipf, chief veterinarian for the Maryland State Racing Commission, is convinced classic winner Barbaro did not suffer his career-ending injury in the starting gate when he broke through the stalls prior to the start of Saturday's... Read More
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Veterinarians Discuss Barbaro's Injury Prior to Surgery
May 21, 2006
Drs. Dean Richardson and Barbara Dallap met briefly with the press shortly after noon Sunday at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa., to discuss the surgery about to be performed on Roy and Gretchen Jackson's... Read More
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After Successful Surgery, Barbaro's Chances Remain a "Coin Toss"
May 21, 2006
Veterinary surgeon Dean Richardson and trainer Michael Matz flashed smiles during a press briefing that followed afternoon-long surgery Sunday to repair the right hind ankle of classic winner Barbaro that was severely injured one day earlier in... Read More
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Preakness: Gasps and Disbelief Give Way to Hope, Prayers
May 20, 2006
The gasps that rose from the record crowd gathered for Saturday's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course told the story. There eventually was a winner, but even his connections were thinking about the injury to heavily favored Barbaro,... Read More
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Bernardini Takes Preakness; Barbaro Injured
May 20, 2006
Bernardini rolled to victory in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) Saturday at Pimlico Race Course while a serious injury shattered Barbaro's racing career and dreams of a Triple Crown bid. The start was delayed after Barbaro broke through th... Read More
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CEO Named to Lead 2010 FEI Games in Kentucky
May 19, 2006
John P. (Jack) Kelly has been hired as the chief executive officer of the World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., the entity in charge of putting on the 2010 FEI (FÈdÈration Equestre Internationale) Games in Kentucky, the world equestrian... Read More
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Many Activities on Preakness Stakes Day at Lone Star
May 18, 2006
Runaway Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, who improved his record to a perfect six wins in six starts, will strive to remain unbeaten Saturday when he headlines the middle jewel of horse racing's coveted Triple Crown--the 131st Preakness Stakes fro... Read More
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Barbaro Works Quarter-Mile Thursday in Final Preakness Prep
May 18, 2006
Barbaro, installed as the even-money morning-line favorite for Saturday's Preakness Stakes (gr. I), galloped strongly and "blew out" a quarter of a mile in an unofficial :24 1/5 Thursday at Fair Hill Training Center in his final prep for the... Read More
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Barbaro to Start from Post 6 as Even-Money Choice
May 18, 2006
Lael Stables' Barbaro, undefeated winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will break from post position 6 and was installed as the even-money morning line favorite in Saturday's $1-million Preakness Stakes (gr.... Read More
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WEG Endurance Team Hopefuls Prepare to Demonstrate their Abilities
May 17, 2006
With the 2006 World Equestrian Games (WEG) just three months away, the top endurance riders in the U.S. are preparing to demonstrate their abilities in hopes of earning a place on the U.S. Endurance Team. In order to be considered, each rider... Read More
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Lamplight Equestrian Center to Host 2007-2009 American Eventing Championships
May 16, 2006
The U.S. Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce that Lamplight Equestrian Center will host the 2007-2009 American Eventing Championships (AEC), which are the national championships for the sport of eventing. The Championships include... Read More
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Lawyer Ron Back at Churchill After Surgery
May 16, 2006
Grade II winner Lawyer Ron, who ran unplaced in the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), has been returned to trainer Bob Holthus at Churchill Downs following surgery to remove bone chips.... Read More
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May 21-27 is Hurricane Awareness Week
May 15, 2006
History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.... Read More
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Freedom Health Sponsors the First Annual Thoroughbred Fraternity Party
May 15, 2006
Join hosts Chris Lincoln and Randy Moss of ESPN on June 17 for the first annual Thoroughbred Fraternity Party, presented by SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program. The event will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville,... Read More
