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2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized this morning. He had shatterered his leg at the start of last year's Preakness. Ugh! It was hard for to watch the TV when it happened and I got teary-eyed just reading the story today.
Eight months of countless surgeries and treatments. Extraordinary medical care that most animals never have the privilage of receiving. Fans from all over the world expressing thier support. Owners who believed in their horse. And Barbaro struggled valiently I am certain. In the end though his injuries were just to great to overcome. Tthe colt's life was still in daily jeopardy and he was not showing signs of improvment. And so the final heart-wrencing decision was made this morning.
Very sad indeed. |