BARBARO--GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN......
I don't have to tell you the story of Barbaro who seemed destined to be a Triple Crown Winner until the unthinkable - becoming lame - was it at the Belmonts? I was recently reminded of him because of an article about his jockey who knew early on that this horse was remarkable. And, of course, it was his quick actions which saved Barbaro from being put down immediately at the track when the accident happened.
So Barbaro -you are remembered again and probably will be every time the Kentucky Derby is held. Personally, I don't believe in horse racing. I believe that horses are often ill-treated and pushed beyond their limits. Some spent horses were even cruelly killed for insurance money by their owners. But in your case, Barbaro, you seemed to enjoy running. You obviously had caring owners who went the limits to make you well, but who were ready to say enough when it was obvious that you were suffering. You are gone Barbaro --but not forgotten.
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