Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro Euthanized

[Hum]

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. ? Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized Monday after complications from his breakdown at the Preakness last May:cry:y:

"We just reached a point where it was going to be difficult for him to go on without pain," co-owner Roy Jackson said. "It was the right decision, it was the right thing to do. We said all along if there was a situation where it would become more difficult for him then it would be time."

Roy and Gretchen Jackson were with Barbaro on Monday morning, with the owners making the decision in consultation with chief surgeon Dean Richardson.

It was a series of complications, including laminitis in the left rear hoof and a recent abscess in the right rear hoof, that proved to be too much for the gallant colt, whose breakdown brought an outpouring of support across the country.

"I would say thank you for everything, and all your thoughts and prayers over the last eight months or so," Jackson said to Barbaro's fans.

On May 20, Barbaro was rushed to the New Bolton Center, about 30 miles southwest of Philadelphia.

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Edited January 29, 2007 by Hum

[Andy07]

This is very similar to what happened to another great horse Dubai Millenium.. the best race horse i've ever witnessed :(

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Saf7JM6AdkE

[Deathray]

I remember I was reading on his progress a lot and it seemed like he was going to make it... and now we hear he's gone

Very sad... :/