Barbaro May Be Released from New Bolton Soon!

Surgeon: Barbaro could be released soon

Associated Press
Posted: 15 hours ago

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) - Barbaro's surgeon said the Kentucky Derby winner could be released from the hospital "in the not so distant future."

Dean Richardson, chief surgeon at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center, declined to offer a timetable for the horse's release.
"His departure from here depends on many things. In my mind's eye, he can leave in the not so distant future," Richardson said Wednesday.

Richardson, who has been cautious in his updates since Barbaro was admitted for what doctors described as "life-threatening injuries," continued to sound optimistic Wednesday, saying the horse is still making good progress.

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Barbaro gaining strength on right hind leg

December 12, 2006


KENNETT SQUARE, PA-- Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is continuing to strengthen on his right hind leg since the cast was removed on November 6, according to his medical team. “Barbaro will need a special shoe on his right hind foot that will provide extra support for at least the next several months,” said Dr. Dean W. Richardson, Chief of Surgery. Barbaro’s medical team plans to change his right hind shoe within the next day or two.

Barbaro’s left hind foot, which had laminitis, continues to improve. “The left hind foot is progressing slowly although his comfort on that foot remains acceptable,” said Dr. Richardson. “Most importantly, Barbaro’s overall condition is continuing to improve and he weighs more now than at any time during his hospitalization.”

The next update will be posted on Tuesday, December 19, unless there is a significant change in Barbaro’s condition.

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This is terrific news! Thanks to the staff at New Bolton Center, Barbaro's owners and handlers and all the people who maintained hope that this courageous animal would pull through.