This NY Times article continues its excellent coverage of the recovery of Kentucky Derby champion Barbaro from a life-threatening injury suffered in the Preakness Stakes (previous posts here). The article does a good job of explaining the tremendous resources that are being deployed to attempt to save the horse’s life, which could still have great financial value if the horse can recover sufficiently to be leased as a stallion for breeding purposes.
Although Barbaro’s health is still at great risk, the thoroughbred no longer needs the sling that was used immediately after surgery to keep weight off the horse’s legs and the epidurals that he required for pain have not been necessary for several weeks. Moreover, Barbaro is now being walked outside each day in a field and being allowed to graze. As a result, the horse is appearing to become stronger by the day. Stay tuned.