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Barbaro, the race horse has been euthanized.

http://sports.yahoo.com/rah/news?slug=a ... &type=lgns

We did it again, Marie. Sorry, I should have used the search function.

valerie;533982 wrote: We did it again, Marie. Sorry, I should have used the search function.


Great Minds Think Alike. :wah:

Well I wondered why I hadn't seen it on the home page, but since

the posts are minutes apart, I was probably doing mine when yours went

up.



In any case, I want to say that I think they spent far too many months

on this horse, and put him through far too much.

All of us at the zoo share the heartbreak of those who loved this horse and tried to help him live. He had a gallant nature!

(I wonder if his sperm was saved? I hope so!)

Lulu2;534509 wrote: All of us at the zoo share the heartbreak of those who loved this horse and tried to help him live. He had a gallant nature!



(I wonder if his sperm was saved? I hope so!)


No AI allowed for Thoroughbreds, Lu. If they did store some, it could

only go to just regular horses. And not too many could afford the

expense, I would imagine.

As much as this horse was undoubtedly loved, I know I'd be tempted to harvest sperm....the way we might want to see a favorite dog "carry on."

I am so VERY sorry for them!

I didn't read the link. But it seems that if he was not totally crippled they should have put him out to pasture, or maybe used him as a trail horse. I love horses. I hate to hear of a beautiful horse being put down.

No offense, but before you decide what should've been done for him....it might be good to read the link.

Lulu2;534536 wrote: No offense, but before you decide what should've been done for him....it might be good to read the link.


Or watch this video: WARNING VIDEO MAY DISTURB SOME VIEWERS

He could no longer stand on his own or lay down. There is nothing more they could of done for him he was suffering. :-1 They tried to save his life.

The horse actually rallied several times. "Atrocity" would have been NOT letting him go.

I see...you're an expert on orthopedic veterinary techniques?

I think that's a good thing Scrat, about the business cards. I just had to make that call myself and were I a weaker person I might not have been able to let go of my dog. Also good because that denotes your sister isn't out for the money like some in the field. After reading the article, I would have to agree with you on this one, My mind balked at all those surgeries. And contrary to what's popular in the horse and breeding world, I'd rather see no semen collection- end his legacy on a final note. There never will be another one of him.

This horse was never going to be able to "stand" at stud or even for

semen collection, unless they used other than the normal techniques.

Still, (and not being an expert, just experienced) if this horse had been

a gelding (or a mare) I think he would have been put down right at the

track.

A couple things to consider, especially for those of you wondering

about genetics, etc.: Barbaro has a full brother.

http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/gallery/

(Scroll down, about halfway down the page are pics of

Barbaro's mom and brother)



And I'm not sure about the insurance aspect, but a lot of owners

do carry "fertility insurance" in addition to whatever medical or

loss insurance they might have.

Thanks for those, Val. I love horses. They are so beautiful. SOmetimes they can be saved but most of the time not. Its still unfortunate. The nation was captivated with Barbaro's story. He was very loved I think. THese people have lots of fertility insurance. They have been breeding for years and years in America and in Europe. THat was their business long before they go into racing.