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RIP Barbaro

(Original oil on canvas by Ashley Cecil -- thanks, Ashley!
Read her commentary on the passing of Barbaro.)

The world lost an amazing spirit today when Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was "put down." He was unbeatable until his race with recovery. Evidently, he was in great pain and it was just too much to overcome; the veterinarian in charge of his care had to make a very difficult decision.

Don't miss the Associated Press's thoughtful video report on Barbaro. The outpouring of support from people everywhere for Barbaro while he was trying to beat the odds in recovery is just incredible!

A wonderful quote from one of Barbaro's owners in the story by Dan Gelston and Richard Rosenblatt in the Louisville Courier-Journal today certainly says it all for those of us who were praying for this noble horse to make it through recovery:

"Certainly, grief is the price we all pay for love," co-owner Gretchen Jackson said.

He will be missed by race fans, animal lovers, and all of us who admired his winning spirit. Rest in peace, Barbaro.

Comments

Ashley Cecil said…
Hello Dawn!

If you're interested, I thought you might like to use my painting about this story for your post (www.ashleycecil.com).

So sad (esp for us living in the Bluegrass).
1/30/2007 11:13:00 AM
Rena Bernard said…
Thanks, Ashley! I just replaced the photo with your painting -- beautiful!

It is truly sad to see such a noble horse pass away after such a freak accident at the Preakness. He certainly hung in there long enough for us all to show how much we care for such valiant spirits though, didn't he?
1/30/2007 10:06:00 PM
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