So relieved you're hanging in there Barbaro! I'm a journalist and wrote about you for a newspaper in Scotland as I want everybody to know how brave and strong you are. We're all still with you. Keep up the good work!

Happy Monday morning @ 11.02AM..Tell the keepers of this message board that the time is 3 Hours behind real time of message..Enough house cleaning items..I don't know if you have been told, but you have a BEAUTIFUL, 4 month old full brother playing with his/your mother on a farm in Kentucky..We will see him in about 2 years, training to try to fill your big shoes..Wish him well, we all do...Also, your mother may be in Foal again to Mr. "D", Dynaformer, so in 7-10 months, you may have another full brother/sister..By then, we may know if you are beginning to produce your own off-spring..Tens of Thousands of well-wishers around the world are hoping/praying for the opportunity to see little Barbaro's/Barbarette's in training/racing a few years fron now...Easy does it, you have so much to look forward too....Love you, Big Guy..
Charlie/Tommy

hey big guy i think about you all the time and pray that ure okay really miss you on the track but little barbaros would be GREAT cant wait to see you whereever you go to retire but fla would be good closer to me and lots of limestone in the ground more calcuim!!!!!! love you lots cathi

DEAR BARBARO
I HEAR YOU HAVE A BABY BROTHER WITH NO NAME YET. A GOOD NAME FOR HIM WOULD BE BARBARO'S IMAGE AND HE WILL BE AS GOOD AS YOU HAVE BEEN. GOOD LUCK TODAY IF THEY REMOVE YOUR CAST AND THAT EVERYTHING IS HEALING RIGHT. OUR PRAY'S AND THOUGHTS WILL BE ON YOU ALL DAY UNTIL WE GET THE REPORT.BLESS AND KEEP YOU. LOVE YOU.
BETTY AND BOB FROM PHOENIX

Been thinking a lot today about you, Barbaro. Hang in there!

Get Well! You are a miraculous individual and would have gone all the way. I am looking forward to your babies.

WOW!!! I am truly amazed at the support,prayers and love this horse is receiving. I thought maybe our sport took a hit on that dreadful day, but to my surprise, I am delighted to see that our love for these horses and our love for this sport may have gotten even stronger. Barbaro, the Belmont just didn't seem the same without you there. I truly believe you had a chance to take it all this year and I can say without a doubt, that you did take it all in my heart. I Love you big guy... you are an inspiration. Keep being the "perfect" patient. Someday we will be reminded of just how perfect you are when your babies are born....

Much love from North Dakota!

Dearest Barbaro:
I just wanted to tell you how very proud I am of you and that I will never you, because you are the most wonderful, beautiful horse Barbaro, and I love you very much. I pray for your health daily knowing you will need time to heal. Barbaro, YOU are the CHAMPION of my heart, and there is none like you. I love you forever.
Monica MalanniMa'ki Taylor
CS, CO

JUST WANTED TO SAY I AM GLAD TO HEAR BARBARO IS DOING SO WELL. HE IS AN AMAZING ATHLETE AND OBVIOUSLY HAS A BIG HEART ADN THE ABILITY TO PULL THREW ANYTHING LOVE KENNA

hi im from ohio and ky horseman inc get will there. elton

BARBARO,VETS OWNER,TRAINER AND JOCKEY
I HAVE READ THE EMAILS THAT HAVE SENT YOU PRAY'S AND YOU HAVE MADE NEWS WORLD WIDE. I DIDN'T KNOW YOUR RACE WAS
SHOWN AROUND THE WORLD.YOU HAVE OUR PRAY'S EVERYDAY . PLEASE KEEP GETTING BETTER EACH AND EVERYDAY,

BETTY AND BOB
PHOENIX

Hang in there Barbaro. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your special people.

Enjoyed seeing you featured at Belmont yesterday !!!! Keep up the good work !Always praying for you, Love Patrice

Dear Barbaro,
You are in our thoughts every day and our daughter really loves you! While you still have a long recovery ahead, each day you do well and remain the great patient you are, you will be able to look forward to a happy and fulfilling life ahead as well as more ground and space to roam in than the stall you have now to recuperate in. Best wishes for a long, healthy, and happy life.

Dearest Barbaro,

So glad you have been recovering so well. You are showing the world what a brave fighter you are. Keep it up!
I think that it is cool that we share the same Birthday, and since I found that out you were my special horse in the Derby. You will always be special to me and hope to be able to see you in the flesh someday when you are standing at stud. You are my Triple Crown Horse.

God Bless

Barbaro,
You was our favorite in the Derby and we were so sad when you broke your leg in the Preakness. We have been watching the news for your progress report! We hope you continue to do well, and have many little Derby winners. Hang in there!

Barbaro,
I have been following your recovery ever since the Preakness Stakes.I have been trying to send you something but it's not working!!I really hope you get well soon and can't wait until there are little Barbaro's winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes making up the Kentucky Derby!!
Thank You for being a hero for me!!

BARBARO
YESTERDAY YOU WERE STILL A HERO IN EVERYONES EYES.YOU SHOWED EVERY BODY HOW YOU WERE FEELING BY ROLLING IN THE HAY AND WATCHING TV WITH YOUR EARS #@*%!ED AND YOUR HEAD UP LIKE YOU WERE READY TO GO AND I THINK YOU WOULD HAVE TRIED. YOU ARE GREAT HORSE AND THE WORLD WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. WE ALL LOVE YOU AND PRAY EACH DAY FOR YOU TO GET WELL AND HAVE SOME LITTLE ONES RACING IN YOUR HONOR.
BETTY AND BOB

Barbaro:

Thinking about you and wishing you much love. Get Well Soon, looking forward to watching your babies win the Triple Crown.

We Love You!

Dear Barbaro,You looked pretty good in the stall on the big race day today. I hope you like all your decorations and attention. You are so brave. Looking in your eyes you see calm and are healing .
It will be great when you can go graze out in the fresh grass.Many carrots to you.Karen and Arlo

Missed you today, Barbaro, but it was wonderful to see you in your stall! You are and will always be our hero. Continue your healing and before you know it, you will be outside in the green, windy fields. We love and think about you all the time. Love, D & P

Barbaro: I continue to pray and monitor your recover...you are MY TRIPLE CROWN WINNER...God Bless the doctors and Ray, Gretchen and Padro...You are in very good hands now..I'm glad to see how well they are taking care of you...I love you buddy..

Wow Barbaro!! You continue to show us what an incredible champion you are...now mastering the art of being a great stall patient!! Your grace and grit continually inspire us. Sending you healing prayers daily.

Dear Barbaro,

I am thinking of you in a very special way and I am praying for you daily.
I love you Barbaro. You are the champion of my heart and to me, you are the best of the rest; you took the world by storm with your gracious presence and beauty, and I will never forget you. I love you forever.
Monica MalanniMa'ki Taylor CS, CO

Barbaro, a day does not go bye that we don't think of you! You are a champion in all forms. Get well soon!

keep on fighting beautiful boy,we are all praying you will overcome this horrible injury. you are very special, heres to lots of love and kisses and cuddles xxxxx

Hola' Barbaro! Your progress is amazing! you have a tremendous will to carry on! We have also been keeping a beautiful little girl in our prayers for over a year in a fight for her life - she had a near drowning accident when she was 4 years old which has compromised use of her brain- she is a fighter like you Barbaro -she struggles one day at a time just to move her arm or try to talk ! Her name is Mackenzie-Send her some of your mojo Barbaro !
You are extrordinary "Bobby"
Lots of love,hugs and treats !

Dear Barbaro, I love you so much and think you are as special as you are beautiful. Please continue to recover and take it easy. You have an entire nation behind you and who will not forget about you. Our well wishes will never cease!! We all love you! Daphne and Penelope.

I pray everday for Barbaro. This is such a magnicent animal that showed his greatest before and after the horrific accident in the Preakness. Barbarao, you belong on the list of the greatest horses ever. You showed the strength and greatness of Secretariat who was one of the most loved horses of all time. You now share this love. I know that you will recover to enjoy the rest of your life and remember, the world loves you.

I watched the preakness with such excitement because you are a grand horse. Up there with Seattle Slew and some others. It was absolutely horrible to watch. Your other videos show what an amazing specimen you are!!
I cannot view anything from the Preakness!! TOO UPSETTING!! Your recovery just shows what an intelligent, athletic, phenominal horse you are!! Will Never Forget You & Love You Forever!

DearBarbaro,I'm so touched by all the well wishes,cards & gifts being sent in your honor Barbaro & so rightly deserved ! My heart wasquite touched by the Soldiers that flew nineteen hours & drove another three to New Bolton to bring you & American Flag from Iraq, what & honor for such & honorable Barbaro! You have touched so many hearts & have given us the ride of our lives in the Kentucky Derby that we will never forget & hope you have the ride of your life to a healthy pain free life! I'm sending you a very special gift from another special equine freind Afleet Alex peppermints!!!You are both very much alike, courageous, much strength & above all big hearts! Enjoy them big guy & God Bless you Barbaro,you will be in my thoughts & prayers, stay strong! Your Admier & Fan Kathy from New Jersey

Best wishes for a fast recovery.

Dear Barbaro, Us horses have to learn to keep calm and do what the Vets tell you. Soon you will be back on all fours and chasing the girls. Proud of you, your trainer and stable assistants.

addition to my last email, when you get to Tim's web site, go to Barbaro fan media, it will be at the top of the page!!

I was reading emails on Tim Woolley's
web site ( timwoolleyracing.com)at the top of the page is a tribute video "Our Prayer for Barbaro, please watch this video, you will cry, but what a beautiful tribute to "Our Champion Barbaro"

Barbaro~You're such a talented horse, I'm so sorry you didn't get to continue your bid for the triple crown. I'm sure you will do great at stud :) Feel better, our prayers are with you! <3

Barbaro, You are looking ship shape in the new photos today on the New Bolton Center website with your visitors. We hope for you continuing progress each day!! You are some georgeous equine!!! Enjoy those peppermints!! the governor brought you.

The journey continues..You know, there's a lot of bumps in the road of life, whether you are a person, a dog/cat or a thoroughbred like yourself. You will handle the bumps, but be careful of the holes in the road/pasture. It's the journey that counts & brother, what a wonderful journey awaits you..From Feburary to July or so, lots & lots of beautiful Mares are awaiting you to inplant your seed, so that your Sons & Daughters will give so many people the pleasure of grooming, breaking, training, riding your off-spring..Your Dad,"MR D", Dynaformer now has right at 75 Graded Stakes Winners, Of course 4 of them are yours. I hope you can produce an equal or higher number with your Sons/Daughters..I,ve got a strong feeling that you can, because of your Will to win,intelligence/calm demeanor, your dad lacks the later, sorry mr "D"..One day at a time...Plenty of time for the girls next year & many years thereafter..Tommy,my Bichon Frise & I send lots of love to you, the Jacksons, Michael, Peter, Edgar, Groom, Dr Richardson & all of the staff at New Bolton Vet Center....

Dear Barbaro,

You won my heart with your racing and you have now won my unwavering respect with your fabulous attitude while healing. By any measure, you are a true champion! Sending you lots of love and a wellspring of get well wishes and all the carrots you can eat. You are a horse I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you for the good memories.
All the best for a long happy life,
MaryAnn

We are all praying that Barbaro recovers. We were sure that we would have a Triple Crown winner this year. Now we just hope he lives a long life.

Karen & Family

Get well soon Barbaro and keep up your good spirits!

*sends long-distance forehead rubs*

What a wonderful story that has come out of such a tragic accident. I think it's invaluable that the world has gotten a chance to see that so many people involved in Thoroughbred racing genuinely respect and care for these amazing animals. Watching everyone around Barbaro patting him and comforting him on the track while waiting for the ambulance was a sight I will never forget.

Barbaro,

You're in my thoughts and prayers daily. Keep being a good patient! You're so lucky to be surrounded by such good caring people. It will be great seeing you out in a nice green field enjoying yourself again.

Take care!

Debbie

Barbaro, you are a truly amazing guy! My prayers have been with you and your humans since your accident, and will remain for the duration of your recovery. Thanks for being such a binder to the rest of us humans and being such a fighter. I hope to see you in green pastures soon, and enjoying plenty of mares in your future!

As the owners of Barbaro we would like to thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. They have meant the earth to us and Barbaro. Barbaro continues to do well and enjoyed a visit from the Governor of Penna. this morning. Keep the thoughts and prayers coming as he goes though this long period of recovery. Thanks to all of you.

Hello Barbaro,
I am so happy you are doing better. I just read the update.We all knew you could do it.Hope you read my cards and letters and can't wait for your first trip outside to walk in the cool green grass. We all Love you very much so keep us posted.
Your Friend,
Judith

Good Morning Barbaro,

Not a day goes by without you being in my thoughts, and I pray for your continued health knowing you will be all right. You are the best of the rest and I love you Barbaro. You are the champion of my heart. There is none like you.
Love,
Monica MalanniMa'ki Taylor
Colorado Springs, CO

Thank you for a great website - you can also find great info and updates on Barbaro at Tim Wooley's site. I too have been captivated by this gorgeous horse and pray for his recovery. Somewhere I read where it was suggested his offspring (God willing there'll be many)should be named "UNFINISHED BUSINESS" - I think it's very fitting.

Barbaro, we love you and continue to follow your progress. You are very fortunate to have such caring owners, medical team, and others to help you through this trying and uncertain time. Our prayers are with you!

Barbaro:
Keep up the fight! You are in the biggest challenge of your life! Many people are behind you and wishing you a healthy and complete recovery!

Although I don't have race horses, I have always admired the Thoroughbred & have often imagined the thrill that there must be seeing your horse cross that finish line first. That must be true even more so at the Classics. I do know the saddness when a injury robs your horse from reaching his potential. I am reminded of a passage(that I have read any times over the years) in the book Album of Horses by Marguerite Henry when she writes of Samuel Riddle refering to the "heart" of the
Thoroughbred. Mr. Riddle would say that "Thoroughbreds don't cry" and would speak of Assault, Black Gold, Dark Secret and War Admiral, the ones who showed this courage. Ms. Henry finishes the chapter with this: No Thoroughbreds don't cry. Big in heart, high in courage, they go on to finish the race.

Gretchen, Roy, Michael and Barbaro - all of you are true Thoroughbreds. Thank You!

Always thinking about this magnificant horse Barbaro!
Must be his wonderful spirit that I have connected with. I was so inspired, I did a pencil drawing (I don't draw very often)of one of the photos posted online and would like to send a few to New Bolton, Edgar, Peter Brette and Michael Matz and The Jacksons. If you would like to post it with the pictures I can send it over, just need an address ! I love this horse,The world loves this horse-God has blessed this unity of many talents-wonderful things can happen out of terrible situations.
I would love to visit Barbaro someday -until then I will keep up with his progress online -Thank you for sharing with us ! God bless to all !

Keep on Keppin' on Barbaro
Julia B

Your Florida Derby performance had me cheering, and I'm pulling for you to get through this difficult time. Best wishes to you and your connections. You deserve only the best in your life, and I'm sure you'll get it.

Big thank you to all the wonderful people involved in this horse! Thanks for your time and energy in getting him better. Thanks to the Jackson's for allowing him the chance to live, to Michael Matz and his team for being awesome horsemen/women. And to all the vets, staff, students etc involved in his surgery and day to day recovery.

This horse and his TEAM are an inspiration to many across this nation.

Thank you all, and good luck Barbaro...heres hoping that you get well soon and "enjoy your retirement )

Words cannot express the sadness, horror and grief experiences while witnessing the events of the Preakness. The sight of Barbaro in distress will always be in my mind. But so is the pictures of Barbaroin his stall, recovering, eating hay and nuzzling the vets who care for him so brillantly.

Barbaro is a true champion, the likes we have not seen in a long time. All of the people around him are also true champions - the Jackson family who are nothing but a CLASS ACT, Michael Matz and his family, truly caring, loving, "stand up" people, Dr Dean and the other vets - all BRILLANT and should be praised to the heavens for everything that did and continue to do for this wonderful horse.

Everyone touching Barbaro resonates with skill, care, love, TALENT, knowledge, LOVE OF THE ANIMAL, you are all true first class horsemen and women.

Barbaro is a champion surrounded by champions. All of America is behind this remarkable horse and his owners, trainer, jockey, exercise rider(s), grooms, vets. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

I was literally within 20 feet of Barbaro when he broke down on the Pimlico track and I was so upsaet I cant tell you to see such a magnificent animal in pain. Well done to the Jockey and Pimlico staff for their prompt response...to his owners for caring and to the staff at the Large Animal facility that have saved his life.
Keep gettin better Barbaro!

Get well soon sweet Barbaro.

Get well soon Barbaro, we're praying for you! I was at Pimlico that day, ready to cheer you on through the second leg of the Triple Crown. As I watched you taken away in the ambulance, I wept. I will never forget the look in your eye. I'm just so grateful that your connections were willing to give you a chance and for the tremendous skill of the medical team at the New Bolton Center. Get well soon, big guy.

Dear Barbaro... This Saturday The Belmont will run here in NY without you, one of the greatest horses to come around in a long while!! They will place a blanket of flowers on the winners back, but that will not matter to many of us who have given our hearts away to you. We will all imagine you there in the winners circle after capturing the last leg of the Triple Crown. Barbaro, you have already won the Triple Crown, Breeders Cup and Horse of the Year.

May you continue to improve every single moment that you stand in that stall, being so brave, and fighting with all you have to stay here with all that love you. Soon you will feel the sun on your back. God Bless you, you inspire us all.

Barbaro, we're so proud of you. Hang in there "Big Hoss" - your sort-of great-great-uncle Avery says to tell you if HE can do it, YOU can do it! (Of course, he also recommends light entertainment during stall rest in the form of biting people, chewing up halters and lead ropes, pinning your ears, and headbutting, which you should probably take with a grain of salt.)
x
Liz and Avery in GA

Best wishes for a full recovery, continued good health, and a pain free very long life....You are truly awesome.

thank you for the good ressources, Mike

I am a volunteer at Lincoln animal shelter and saved a little kitten last Sept. who did not have a left hind foot had been knawed off and because I was born without a thumb on my right hand I identified with this kitten who had been found in a trash container. HE WAS SICKLY, FLEAS INFESTED AND I TOOK HIM HOME AND PRAYED TO ST. FRANCIS WHO I BELIEVED MADE HIM WELL HE HAD HIS LEG AMPUTATED AT THE HIP IN NOV. AND DOES VERY WELL. HIS NAME IS
BRUSCHI AFTER TEDDY OUR PATRIOT PLAYER WHO SURVIVED SOME HEALTH ISSUES. AND I PRAY TO ST FRANCIS FOR BARBARO TO RECOVER!! I HAVE SEEN MICHAEL MATZ RIDING OPEN JUMPERS SINCE 1970'S AND ALWAYS ADMIRED HIM. MY SON IS ALSO INVOLVED WITH HORSES, AMERICAN SADDLE BREDS AND KNOWS THE VET WHO OPERATED ON BARBARO AND HAS SAID HE IS THE ONE GUY WHO CAN MAKE HIM WELL. THANK YOU BARBARO FOR WELLING UP PRIDE IN THE USA. AND ST FRANCIS IS WATCHING OVER YOU, I KNOW!

Barbaro;

You have helped otherwise realize what fantastic, intelligent and genuine creatures thoroughbreds are. The head of intelligence, the hoofs for the speed and the heart for courage. You have shown so much courage. Bless your medical team, your trainers and your owners for their unfailing devotion and support. Keep up the good attitude and the good health!!!

Still have you in mind and in my prayers for your recovery and future. You are a special beautiful creature. Sandra

YOU ARE AN AMAZING CHAMPION. EACH DAY I CHECK ON YOUR PROGRESS AS OFTEN AS I CAN. YOU HAVE INCREDIBLE PEOPLE AROUND YOU SO CONTINUE TO DO WHAT THEY SAY AND YOU WILL BE OUT OF THAT ICU STALL BEFORE YOU KNOW IT. YOU ARE TEACHING A LOT OF PEOPLE ABOUT COURAGE AND TENACITY. THANK YOU

All good wishes to Barbaro, who is in the best hospital on earth if a horse is to have a fighting chance after such an injury

Best wishes also to my friends at New Bolton, especially to Rob Sigafoos for the anti founder shoe on the left hind and to all the team that is taking such wonderful care of Barbaro.

Meg

We wish you a speedy recovery, you are a wonderful race horse and we have enjoyed watching you and hope to see much more of you. It was a tragic thing that happened to you and it is heart breaking, we have been in the racing business for as long as I can remember my dad trains thorobreds and we love horses so when this happened to you it broke our hearts. Best of wishes always

Keep up the great work! You are and always will be a true champion - Continue to heal and we will continue to keep you and your team in our prayers - thanks to all of you for all you have done for racing and future horses - special thanks to your owners, jockey, trainer and all the doctors at the Bolton Center. Being a thoroughbred owner (now retired racehorses) my best wishes come from deep within my heart for each and every step of the way!

We love you Barbaro... You are a wonderful strong horse, with a soul that teaches us all. You will survive, and be an examble for us all. And life will be great in the pasture.

Love

Lynn and Tom

dear barbaro,

i have been following your story since the preakness. i am so glad that you are doing well and you are beating the odds. you are strong horse that wants to get better and we are all thinking of you. enjoy your carrots and peppermints!

Hi Barbaro! A friend let me use her computer for awhile and thought one of the things I'd do is send you well wishes. You are very special and a true champ in the ways that really count. I pray you get well and live a good life!

Barbaro, Just checked on your condition and am so very pleased that you are doing well. Keep your spirits up! With Love

Dear Barbaro, This is my second email and I have had friends and relatives email you to wish you well. So many people care about you! You were so unfortunate in your tragic accident. But you are most fortunate in the love of the people around you, your wonderful owners, trainer, and rest of the team, and in the care and optimism of your doctor and medical team trying so very hard to save you. While you aren't out of the woods, so to speak, for awhile, your being such a good patient and the positive energy all around you should help. God bless and keep fighting, champ!

This is actually the 3rd email I have sent you, Barbaro. I watched in wonder as you ran the Derby & waited all day for the Preakness. My heart nearly broke when you got hurt. Look everyday for an update on you. Have your picture hanging on my wall. Glad you have owners who stepped up to the plate & saved you. God bless them for giving you a chance,for the drs who helped you. You are one magnificant horse & I pray for your recovery. Haven't had this much love for a horse since Seabiscuit. Love you, Barbaro

Barbaro Team,
Thank you for your compassion. You have a national treasure and Champion that captured our collective hearts. Bless Mr. "B" and all of you. Thank you, Ron Gerrard

Barbaro, I'm so thrilled with your progress! You did plenty by winning the KY Derby in championship style (and winning me big bucks, too!) -- now put that class to work getting completely well. Sending you many get well peppermints!

We are [1 dog,1 cat and 3 horses + 3 humans] thrilled with your stablizing condition. Keep up the excellent work, please don't become impatient to be healed. It is a long road to be whole again but you can do this. We are so encouraged by your progress.... You are a champion in all sense of the word. Blessings on all who are caring for you. It was good to see Edgar smiling when he saw you.... just as we all are smiling when we understand your ezxcellent progress.
Much love to you Barbaro

Barbaro,
You have the heart of a champion. My prayers attend you daily; and I celebrate your courageous spirit. Know that we love you and wish renewed strength and healing for you every day!

Barbaro, I fell in love with you in kentucky and now everyday my thoughts are with you. You are a champion in more ways than on the track. You are going to have a great life when you are healed. Michael Matz- you are an inspiration to all fellow horseman and women and people in general. Get Well-LIVE LONG!

Dear Barbaro: June 5, 2006

I am very happy to hear you are recovering slowly and doing very well.

I pray for you daily, and your pictures surround me in my office; so when I turn in any direction you are there with me. I love you so much and wish you the very best Barbaro. You are a wonderful being. You are majestic like no other and you are the champion of my heart. I know you are a survivor and I know you will be all right, because your Angels surround you and Jesus cares for you. You are in my heart and prayers.

Sincerely,
Monica MalanniMa'ki Taylor

Dear Barbaro,
Your being alive and getting well has made all the difference in the world to racing..and to me. You were a star on the track and even a bigger star now- an equine role model to many. God bless Dr. Richardson and his team!!! Love you Barbaro!!!

God bless You, Barbaro!

Barbaro,
Many wishes for a speedy recovery. You are a very special horse.

Dear Barbaro--You are a true inspiration of what courage is all about. My pets and I want to wish you a speedy recovery. I know that God is blessing you as well as the people that are helping you. You hang in there and get well soon.
God Bless

Barbaro, you are a true winner. You hang in there buddy, cause God has more plans for you. I think maybe little Barbaros are in the future. You are a wonderful example of a beautiful creature... :)

Dear Barbaro,I was a racehorse at Mountaineer and know what you went through.You are so brave not to give up.We decendents of Mr.Prospector are real strong and brave.SO many wishes that you will continue to recover and eat all those treats and be so well taken care of.Wish the thoroughbred industry would wake up and give us a chance to grow up until we are more ready to race. Arlo your cousin and Karen

Hey Barbaro,
Once you get better, check out my site:
Your special site

Hey Barbaro,
Bud, you are one amazing horse. I knew the moment I saw you in the papers, you were gonna be good. no, not good. not great. not even fantastic. I knew you'd be fantabulous (a cross between fantastic and fabulous). And guess what else? Last year, Giacomo won the Derby. He has 7 letters in his name and was the #8 position, and so were you this year. It was the #6 slot that was bad luck. Anyways, just about every horse fan out there is praying for you. Get well soon bud, and don't pressure yourself to get back too fast. We love you.

TO MY FRIEND BARBARO GET WELL SOON FROM THE LOOKS OF YOU YOU HAVE THE HEART OF A CHAMPION . IM PREYING FOR YOU MY BABY SO HANG IN THERE .

Please get well we love you, I have quarter horses, which I love with all my heart, My 12 year old mare had her foot almost cut off, thanks for the care of my et and the after, two years later, she is doing just fine, you can hang in there.You are the greatest, you have a lot of heart and my praises to your jockey, he was so humane.

Dearest Barbaro, you're my hero big fella! I have a horse (I adopted) who use to race and had injured himself on the track. I told him about what happened to you and he was very sad. Moon asked me to send you his best wishes for a quick and healthy recovery. We both love and believe in you. You will always be a champion to us. A thank you to the Johnsons and Edgar for all they have done to care for you. It's great to see that there are people out there who do have the horse's best interest at heart. Also a big thank you to the team of doctors and everyone else at New Bolton who care for Barbaro each day. We love you Barbaro and those who care for you. You are in our prayers.
Love Kelly and Moon

Get Well Barbaro!!! America loves you so VERY much!!! You are an inspiration to us all . . . NEVER GIVE UP!!!

Praying for a quick recovery for you. You are what Thorougbreds are all about. COURAGE.

Can't wait to see your son OR your daughter win the Derby in a few years.

Hugs and kisses!!!

Barbaro: Hope you continue to heal and get better every day. You are a miracle and inspiration to everyone. Love to you and best wishes and thanks to you, Edgar Prado, Micheal Matz, your owners, doctors, and caretakers. God bless you Barbaro!

We are 2 kitties, who have you in our kitty prayers Barbaro. Get Well Soon, and stay strong.
Love,
Reen and Vallee
The Furry girls from Nashville

You will always be a winner....stay strong. This has truly shown the champion that you are.

Hope you recover soon! with best wishes all the way from bonnie scotland.

Praying for your recovery

Handsome boy Barbaro! Here's a kiss for a speedy recovery. I was devastated when you broke down, but so relieved to hear you're doing well. Keep up that spirit. You're lucky to be surrounded by such compassionate people!

Barbaro, I am so glad you are doing well. I hope you enjoyed your visit with Edgar Prado. Pets,hugs and kisses!!!!

Best wishes, Barbaro, for a complete recovery! We love you!

I've been following Barbaro's recovery and have been amazed at his calm and strength thoughout this ordeal. He is truely an awsome horse to take such a horrendous mishap in stride and with such grace.
Thank you Edgar for getting him pulled up so quickly so that he will have a second chance at life.
I would also like the Jackson's to know that they are an example to all owners out there for putting the welfare of their horse first. When something tragic like this happens there are too many owners whose first thought is for what they have lost and not for what the horse has lost. These beautiful animals put their lives on the line each time they go to the track.
My every hope is for Barbaro to recover enough to live a pain free life for many years to come.

The fact that you have made it this far is a major credit to your noble demenor and your intelligence. The vets did their part, but it all came down to you !!
I look forward to seeing your babies on the track, I know one will win the Triple Crown .

Brave, Beautiful, Beloved Barbaro. You are indeed the horse people have waited for. You show how noble you are without winning the Triple Crown and we could not love you more if you had won all the jewels.

Such a beautiful horse is in our paryers.
He deserves good health and happyness.

Kathleen Potter

You are in excellant hands.I know for a fact because my sons horse "Front Page" was injured like you and made a complete recovery thanks to the great surgical team there. Get well real soon.I am tracking your progress as much as I can.

Good Morning Barbaro; I hope you are having another good day..I need your assistance/cool demeanor to help me & others deal with a similar accident that you incurred. Haracio Nelson just broke down in the English Derby about 100 Yards from the finish line,after Kiaran Fallon & Trainer & Vet looked @ him before loading in the Gate. I was worried at that point. Let's hope that his injuries are repairable. My Prayers today continue to go for your complete recovery & also for a European Turf Champion, Haracio Nelson...

Dear Barbaro:

Ever since I saw you run in the Kentucky Derby, I knew you were special. It broke my heart to see you injured at the Preakness. You, your owners, trainer, jockey, and vet staff are in my thoughts and prayers each day. You are much loved and my hope is that you will survive and thrive!

Hi Barbaro:

I was most upset that horrible Saturday on the initial problem with the gate, nevermind what happened afterwards.

Now they feel for sure that you were clipped from behind by Brother Derek, no wonder you had so many fragments of bone within your ankle after the injury!!

Anyway, I am so glad to hear that you are doing so well, & please do as your Drs. tell you, & behave yourself so that you do not re-hurt anything.

Take care, so that you may have a very enjoyable life.

Love Lynda T

Barbaro, You are such BEAUTIFUL AND WONDERFUL Horse. I am very sad that You got hurt. My prayers are with You and Your Owners. God is a good God, and I believe that he will heal You and make You feel like (Brand New) again. My dad was a real horse lover, we had one brought to the cemetary when he was burried back in January, 1964. Keep The Faith and Don't Give Up. I love You Barbaro and hope You Have a speedy recovery!

Barbaro, your a great horse, but your attitute is even greater. I know you will get well. To the hospital team that worked on you, WOW! what a outstanding job. And to the family, I know it must be difficult for, I'm an animal lover too. I believe Barbaro great outlook is because you care and love him alot, and he knows it. Good Luck everyone over the next few months and hang in there.

You have a wonderful group of caring people around you. You also have people from the public, like myself, who send the best in thoughts and prayers each day. Barbaro, I am so thankful to your doctor for the efforts to save you, to your team for their caring and attention to your needs, and to you, yourself, for being the kind of animal you are who has a fighting spirit to survive. Hope and pray you make it and have a good life ahead!

Barbaro, thank you for all the wonderful races and your resilience and good behavior in healing. We love you and wish you only the best. Thanks to Dr. Richardson, the Jacksons, Michael Matz and all your caregivers at New Bolton for keeping you happy every day. You are a great horse!

Dearest Barbaro, our immortal beloved. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful mom and dad, (Mr. and Mrs. Lewis). I also wish the very best to your handlers and the vets who fought so hard to give you a second chance at life. Your race for life takes precedence over the Preakness. Hugs and kisses to our courageous Barbaro.

Dear Barbaro:
I want to express my appreciation for such a gallant horse, so brave and calm in the face of such great pain. It must have been so scary and confusing for you Barbaro--but you reacted like a true champ. You are a real equine hero. As the days pass we will not forget you, and will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

I know what it is like to have a horse overcome all odds and recover from an injury that he should not have sprang from. I wish you the best and the speediest of recoveries. We hope to see many little Barbaros one day. I only hope they have at least half of the spirit that you have. Get well soon! To the family and medical team of Barbaro, you all are truly special to not give up like most would. Thank you!

Dear Barbaro,

I was so touched to hear of the tragedy that befell you! Such a gorgeous creature destined to win the Tripple Crown! Angels were watching you and Edgar Prado that day! I was so impressed with the way you handled yourself after the injury, it was the most stoic thing I have ever seen. Last year, my family lost a young filly with similar injuries to yours, and it really warms my heart to see you rising above the odds like a true miracle. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily, I can't wait to hear the news when you are 100% again and get the easy lifestyle of a stud! Best wishes on a speedy recovery Miracle Horse!

Dear Barbaro:
I love you because you are different. You are the champion of my heart, and I wish you a wealth of good health. I pray for you daily and know your Angels surround you. You are a survivor Barbaro, (just like me), keep up the good work and live your life full of wonder, you have many years to go.
Love,
Monica MalanniMa'ki Taylor in CS, CO

Dear Barbaro...what a beautiful, beautiful animal you are. I have your picture on my PC's desktop, and look at you everyday. You have such a twinkle in your eye...a God given gift...that speaks to all your fans. What a wonderful blessing for you to be owned by the Jackson's, and to have had such a skilled jockey as Edgar Prado to pull you up. I believe Edgar's deceased Mother's spirt was helping the both of you survive that tragic day. I could write a book with my love for you. I hope you continue to heal, and perhaps someday, you and your family can go on tour for the champion you truly are. Maybe contact a speaker bureau or something. Even though you can't speak, your eyes can. I love you, Barbaro! Angie

I think about ya all the time and I hope you better with every breathe. I love horses and I hate to see them put down because the owners can't afford the treatment. I am glad your being well taken take of.

I just want you to live the rest of your life in a pasture chasing butterflies...

Dear Barbaro, KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL WORK OF DOING WHAT YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO SO THAT YOU CAN BECOME STRONG. EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY NEVER RUN AGAIN AS YOU WERE BORN TO DO, THERE ARE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE THAT YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN THE TRIPLE CROWN WINNER. YOU ARE A TRUE CHAMPION. THANKS TO YOUR OWNERS, MICHAEL MATZ, PETER, EDGAR, YOUR FAIR HILL GROOMER, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, EVERY ONE AT NEW BOLTON MEDICAL CENTER. I LOVE YOU. BARBARO FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Barbaro and to all who are taking care of you, from the Jacksons, Mr. Matz to everyone at New Bolton....Thank you so very much for giving this horse the opportunity to live! May God hold you in the hollow of His hand until we can all meet again!

DEAR BARBARO
I CHECK ON YOU EVERYDAY. YOUR REPORTS SOUND SO GOOD. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. OUR PRAYS WILL KEEP COMING.
BETTY & BOB

You are still a big winner with me! My prayers and wishes are with you for a long, pain free, healthy, and happy life from here on out. I hope that there are many little Barbaros to come!

Hope you get better soon. The mares are waiting for you!!

Never really cared for horse racing much and never ever got emotionally attached to any horse until I kept hearing the name "BARBARO" You must be some special horse to be able to connect to so so many people. Keep up the good hard work and hope to see you in the next Kentucky Derby to help crown the 2007 Derby winner.

Dear Big Beautiful courageus Barbaro, think of you everyday and I hope your future home is here in Lexington.Be a good boy and make your family happy.....Love Tara

When you broke through the starting gate I kept saying "Scratch him!". Somehow, noone heard me. Go figure.
I am so very greatful that there are still owners and trainers in this business that think about the horses and not just the money. Kudos to the owners, jockey and trainer for not putting him down in front of all those people. It would have been devestating for the horse racing business.

GET WELL SOON AND REMEMBER TO BE THE EXCELLANT PATIENT YOU HAVE BEEN SO FAR!

gods speed barbaro...in my heart i know you will be with us for years to come..your one smart horse....

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BARBARO-WHAT A TRULY BEAUTIFUL ANIMAL YOU ARE

I love you Barbaro! You are a champion and always will be! Thank you to the Jackson family, Edgar Prado and veternary team for all they are doing for you. Stay healthy for all of us and get well soon!

Barbaro and your family, You are in my prayers. You have a beautiful spirit.
Sandra

Dear Barbaro,

We all wish you the best recovery
and with prayers coming though
to all of the doctors and caring
people who wish you the best during
your recuperation. We thank Veterinary
Science for all of the advanced research
and medical techniques that can now save
our pets.

Caring thoughts and Get Well Wishes.

Carole

WE LOVE BARBARO. HE IS A TRUE SIGN OF STRENGTH AND THE AMERICAN SPIRIT.
PLEASE WISH HIM A SPEEDY RECOVERY.
FOR ALL THOSE FUTURE TRIPLE CROWN TRAINERS, PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY TO GET YOUR HORSE TO THE TRACK. I TRULY FEEL THAT TOO MUCH EXCITEMENT TOO SOON WITHOUT ENOUGH TIME TO SETTLE IN KEEPS THE HORSE IN AN UNHEALTHY "HYPER" STATE.

King Barbaro! May God and Counrty find you getting better with each & every passing day. You are sorely missed. While your horrific, life threatening injuries may take some things loved away, KNOW that you have made a life long difference to racing standards and humans themselves. The tracks are changing just among the many things. You have left your profound mark forever upon so many. Thank you for your Spirit & Heart, which makes you uniquely you and worthy of the world's attention. God save Barbaro! Long may you live! Jewels

My gratitude to Ms. Jackson, Edgar Prado, and the fine surgeon and medical team at New Bolton for giving Barbaro a fighting chance. He has the heart of a champion and the intelligence to be a good patience. I hope Barbaro recovers completely from his injury; bless each and every one of you for caring about this special horse; thanks to Ms. Jackson for her caring heart and also to Barbaro's jockey and surgeon for their skills.

I am ten years old. I love horses and I love Barbaro. He has done alot for racing in his short career and has made many people happy. He deserves a chance to live and I am happy that he is getting that chance!

Having been a horse lover my entire life, it was with great relief when I realized that Barbaro's life would be given a chance. I seem to remember, in my early years - a story about a horse that was not supposed to make it - and a determined young boy (and a father that helped to some degree) form a sling to support the weight of the horse so that it could recover from a leg injury. It gave me hope that something would come along that might save many horses from an unnecessary end. THANK YOU - for all you do to provide happy endings - and for giving this young colt a future he deserves.

Dear Barbaro, You are a true champion you are in my heart and in my prayers, To those who are taking care of you and to your owners and trainer and Mr Prado all our in my thoughts,

Dear Barbaro, Watched you at the Derby as my favorite, I will never forget your performance.
You are beautiful, intelligent and an outstanding colt. Love you, your owners the Jackson's, your jockey Prado, trainer Matz and your caregivers who all have done an amazing job. Many are rooting for you! Get well soon! Best Wishes & Love, Jennifer P.S. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Jackson for saving his life instead of taking the insurance money. You will be rewarded many times over.

As I watched the Preakness and saw Barbero stumble my heart nearly stopped, and my eyes started to cloud with tears of sympathy. I recently lost a horse to a broken leg ( left fore, compund fracture just above the knee), a filly I had raised form 4 months old. I know the devastation of that loss and prayed as I have never prayed before that all those on the Barbero team would be spared the heartbreak. I've been eagerly following the updates, my heart soaring each day as I read of his improvement. God Bless you all!

hello,
My name is Whitney Jackson,Iam 11 and I jump.I am very sorry about Barbaro's injury. My horse bowed her tendon about a year ago,she's doing better,I can jump her again. My mom and I agreed to breed her we are breeding her to Annual Tradition, his father is Seattle Slew!
Best wishes to Barbaro,
Whitney Jackson

I love you buddy hope your getting your bearings strait. Your doing great keep up the good work Barbaro!

Dear Barbaro, All New Jersey loves you Barbaro& wishes you nothing but good days ahead ,as you so rightly deserve! You have touched all of our hearts in such a special way & can't begin to Thank You for such a magnificent Kentucky Derby!!!! You are so lucky to have such great owners ,trainer ,jockey &above all a wonderful surgeon & staff who all hold your life in their hands with such compassion & love. You will always be my true CHAMPION Barbaro & I love you.

Praying to St Francis of Assisi for you! Be a good boy and get better every day. We love you!

Barbaro, you are one in a millon Keep on progressing and I hope you are out in green pastures soon enjoying your retirement. You deserve to have the life of sunny days and no stress. We all love you and continue to pray for your recovery.

Barbaro; Your doing just fine..Easy does it..Follow the Doc's/Caregivers instructions..Long after recovery & this guestbook is removed, I will have your 3 Win Pictures from the Holybull, Florida Derby & the Kentucky Derby to remind me as I sit down to my computer each day, how much of a Champion you are. But my best picture is you in the Post parade of the Kentucky Derby with Edgar rubbing your mane, you look just magnificent..You will always be in my memory because of these beautiful pictures..Some of your friends on this board may want to purchase them @ Photo Office @ Churchill Downs..They are best pictures of you & your connections....LOVE YOU BIG BOY...You are a true champion in every sense of the word....on & Off the track....

Dear Brave Barbaro:

Your courage and strength amidst such tragedy and pain has been an inspiration to us all. Our hearts go out to you -- your victory will be your recovery and your reward will be, we pray, a long life of peace and contentment.

Many thanks to your human family and their wonderful efforts to help make you well. Barbaro, you'll always be our hero. Stay the course...stay strong.

Hi Barbaro !
I think you are one of the greatest race horses ever!!!!!!!! I own horses myself, and I was amazed at how well you handled your pain, you just were so good in all that pain, not many a horse would have been able to do what you did. you get well real soon, you may have to realy work at it, but I can see you are allready on your way there. I hope some day to see little Barbaro's on the race track one day. Love your fan Terry

I check on your condition daily becoming increasingly optimistic that you will make a very good and speedy recovery. I also feel a kinship with you Barbaro: after sustaining a serious break to my right ankle, I too have a metal plate and 9 screws. With the excellent care and skills of my orthopaedic surgeon, however, I've made a full recovery and my gait shows no sign of previous injury! God bless this wonderful creature!

Barbaro, we love you so much. I saw you visiting with Uncle Edgar today on the CBS Evening News, you look fabulous!

You are my all-time favorite horse, Barbaro. It's not just the way you ran, but it's also the incredible inspiration you've been to so many people and what you've done through your story to help other animals and people with disabilities.

I can't wait to see your sons and daughters run. I feel so strongly that one of THEM will finish up for you what you couldn't....WIN THE TRIPLE CROWN.

You had more important things to do, didn't you?

You are SO SPECIAL, Buddy. We love you so much.

I hope all of your human family reads this and knows how much we all send our blessings and heartfelt prayers to all of you.

Deb

Dear Barbaro..you are going to make it sweet boy. Dr. Richardson, The Jackson's, Mr. Matz, and Edgar are truly the very best. I think the most favorite picture so far is the one today of Edgar kissing you and you loving him back. I know you will forever be grateful to him for "saving your life". My prayers are with you everyday and I know you are going to pull through these months of recovery. You gave us so much in your short career and you will never be forgotten. I want you to enjoy your retirement fields of buttercups and alot of little winning Barbaro's and Barbarett's. We love you!

Barbaro, I love you!!
I am so glad you are getting better. I knew you would. You are a true champion in every sense of the word. Be strong my friend. You can do it!!!
You are my hero.
Love,
Carole

Just saw you on the news!!! with Edgar Prado and you look wonderfull!!! Edgar looked so pleased to be with you and you with him. Your recent photos have been so great, but to see you live was terrific!!! You are truly a georgeous horse, Barbaro. We heard the caution in Dr. Richardson's words and will continue to pray, pray pray that you will continue as you have been doing and that all the love you are receiving will help too. The animal lovers of America and the world are behind you all the way!!! Love, M and J

get well very soon Barbaro.
we love you!!!
xxxooo
bobo & bebe

Please get better soon. You are one great horse.

Barbaro, you are a true champion fighting all the way. God bless you and the wonderful people around you who continue to care for you. We love you and wish you a complete and healthy recovery!

Dear Barbaro,
You truly are MY HERO! I am confident that with your spirit, your competitive nature and your love of life that you not only will survive ... but you will THRIVE!

God Bless You! I will keep you in my heart and in my prayers.

Ruth

You are a triple crown winner to me.

Barbaro, always been my special horse since the moment i saw you. I love you get well soon.

The news about you was also in many media in Japan. It was shocking and made us very sad. I really hope every delicate treatment for you goes well. Heartwarming relation between you and the people around you in the U.S. has been touching us. So you are walking steadily on your recovery road, aren't you? I believe it.

No matter which way you look at it, you will always be a champion in the hearts of all your fans.

Get well soon, and we look forward to the little Barbaros!

I watched you from the start of racing season. I picked you out as a Champion. This "race" to get well is a must win! Blessings to your Docs, Owners, handlers, and Jockey, Prado. Keep healing. You have touched all our hearts.

I think everyone who watched you run at the Kentucky Derby knew we had a Triple Crown winner in our midst again. It is with regret that we will never see you race again. We hope you will lead a pain-free life. Some day we hope to your offspring so we can see that glow once again on the track!

dear barbaro, i just thought of a poem.
you are a great champion when you ran the ground shook the skys opened wide and you were part of the victory.

love, Grant (9 yrs old)

barbaro you will heal with the love of your family and the many fans who send their prayers and wishes to you . i wish you a speedy recovery and god bless you.

Barbaro,
Sometimes the world works in ways we do not understand. Your pain has touched millions of human hearts and made us better people. Thanks to you, your Creator, your kind and loving owners, your devoted trainer and professional, quick-thinking jockey. You have the heart of a TC winner and millions pray you are given the chance to pass that along to many sons and daughters - progeny to continue your lesson to us fumbling humans about what is really important in life: the interdependence of all life forms on one other.
Get Well Brave Boy; our crazy world needs you.

praying for you barbaro..." because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God..for we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now Romans 8:21-22

To the Jacksons: I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your love for Barbaro. So many owners see their horses as nothing more than a business. I wanted to share a story of inspiration with you, just something to remember during the long months ahead. They say that a horse can't live on three legs, but my gelding Echo lived on three legs for SIX LONG months after nearly severing off his front right leg on a sharp piece of metal. The vet strongly advised me to put him down, but I refused. I worked on him for hours each day, cleaning the wound, changing the bandages, hand-feeding him, and even rolling him from side to side when he was too weak to stand. It was hard to see my horse in pain, and I took alot of criticism about "making him suffer." Echo's leg recovered well, and his ever playful spirit tells me he is grateful for the second chance. Twelve years after his accident, he still gallops up to me when I call his name!!

"You can make it out of this nightmare, little guy", Your future is bright, no more Derby's, just Green Pastures, and hopefully lots of ladies".
M1Slew, Cali

keep up good work great stories.
gods speed for recovery...

Barbaro,
Watching you in the Derby brought chills up my spine. Watching you in the Preakness brought an overwhelming sadness. You brought images of the Great Ruffian who so valiantly tried to finish her race on three leg. I truly believe you would have been racings 12th Triple Crown winner. What's important now though is that you rest and heal. Maybe someday you will produce a son or daughter who will finish what you started. We love you and pray for a speedy recovery . God Bless You! I hope to visit you someday soon!

Heather & The Bastianelli Family (Michael,Mikey, Indigo, Joey, Logan, and Mickey)

Barbaro,
Keep on fighting! Lots of people are behind you and wish you a complete recovery. It's going to take time but we're with you every step of the long journey! Get well, be happy, and ultimately free of pain.

I am praying for a full recovery for you Barbaro. I watched you win the Kentucky Derby in person this year. You gave me a great memory. Now give me another great memory with a full recovery. You are a great CHAMPION. Peter.

I'm glad that you are doing better Barbaro!!

BARBARO YOU WERE THE ONE

You were the one who would restore a nation and a sport back to times of glory of decades gone by. We watched with hopes and dreams of another TRIPLE CROWN winner. A great athlete on and off the track not seen since Secretariate.
In a flash time stood still and we held our breaths, it was over and then you showed us all what you were really made of! You captured the hearts of a nation like non seen before Seabiscuit or after.
My great beauty, you wre robbed of a Title that we all know had your name on it. But you were marked for something even greater. You brought a nation and a sport together, if not but for a moment.
We only get a glimpse of one as great as you in once but a century, if we are lucky!
We can only hope and pray that you will stay with us, so your sons and daughters can claim what was rightfully yours.
I wish I was with you, to talk sofly and tell you it will be alright! But never fear, my great one, we are there with you in thoughts and prayer.
Get well, and I look to see you happy and full of it once again as only you can be.
Barbie
Dallas, Texas

Praying for you to have a speedy recovery and a long life. Be thankful you have owners who are willing to spend the money to make you better. I never bet on races - I only say I want to see them all come home in perfect health. My heart dropped to the ground on Preakness day. I watched Ruffian and Go For Wand. May God Bless You.

To all associated with Barbaros care; Our small English Riding lesson farm is presenting, rather than a conventional horse show this July - A Celebration of the Horse Through the
Ages. Ho[pefully we will accomplish some education through fun; of course Barbaro will be represented with a mighty leg cast. We are donating the profits from this event to the Barbaro Fund and our local therapeutic riding school. We'll keep you posted. Barbaro, keep on beeing good. We are all following our progress on a daily basis. Regards.

I love you Barbaro.You are in my prayers and thoughts.You are Triple Crown winner to me.God bless you!

Hope all goes well. Barbaro is a beautiful thoroughbred and has inspired love. I am not a big racing fan, but he is special and I hope all goes well. I remember Ruffian, that brought tears. I am so glad that every effort is being made to keep him alive. sandra

Hey big guy,

Hope you get well soon. You are in my heart everyday. Hope to see bouncing babies in the future

Greetings Barbaro:
When I heard the news about you I was in Shock! Since you had done such a great Job in The Kentucky Derby. Not only are you a champ in the horse race but recovering as well. Im so happy to hear you are doing well. Your injury looked so bad and I was so saddened by it but happy now that you are doing OK.
I once had a dog named Holly who unfortunately died 2 years ago and at one time she was wearing a cast just like you. Im such a sucker when it comes to animals.. I have such a BIG HEART for them.
Dont worry if you can't race again.
YOu had already won over so many peoples hearts. You will always be a CHAMP!!
By the way you won me $55 in the Derby.
THANKS!
Your friend Cheryl

To Barbaro, you have captured the hearts of so many, I will remember always your "Run for the Roses" Once a Kentucky Derby winner, forever a champion To Roy and Gretchen Jackson,how very worthy you are to have a true champion, your love and dedication to Barbaro has spoken volumes to so many. How very thoughtful of you to send a thank you to all
Prayers and the very best wishes to Everyone involved with Barbaro!! I know this race he is in will be his Triple Crown run!!!! Daddy "Dynaformer" sends his love.......

Barbaro-
You are in our hearts and on our minds daily as we pray for your continued progress and well-being. We're so glad you are having a quiet holiday weekend and appear to be content and enjoying the carrots, apples, and attention from those who not only care for you medically but love you as well.Keep up the efforts. You are indeed still the champ in many ways!

To the Beautiful Barbaro - hang in there. We all love you and are praying for you! Get well soon!

Barbaro, I haven't stopped thinking of you since I watched in total shock with the rest of the nation that fateful misstep. I could hardly sleep the next few nights, tossing and turning, tormented with the fears of things going wrong.

You are an inspiration, a true champion and hero, more so than even had you taken the TC. Your spirit touches us all. We love you Barbaro. You remain in our prayers and forever in our hearts.

Thank you for the most fantastic website. It is indeed a joy to see the outpouring of love and support that this incredibly beautiful, courageous and huge hearted athlete is receiving.

I so appreciate what you have done.
Jo

Barbaro,
I am so pleased to read about your improvements everyday,
I will miss watching you race.
You have a place in my heart and I pray for you and your owners every day.

Keep improving. I also check up on your progress everyday.

You are a Champion and a fighter.
GET WELL SOON!! BARBAR.

Also please tell your owners for me thank you for saving your life. Also let them know that your jockey Edgar also played a big role in getting you pulled up as soon as he did.
He did have the sense something was wrong and that also he also calmed you down.

be brave Barbaro!! I love you and you're my hero!!

Aloha Barbaro!
I know you are in good hands with
great vets. Get well soon. With
lots of good wishes. From your
friend in California, Sally

My friend, you have touched the emptions of so many people with your tremendous abilities and your true champions heart. May you recover and pass those abilities on so future generations may see what should have been. Prayers and thoughts are with you!

Barbaro,
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A TRIPLE CROWN WINNER TO ME. I KNOW you could have done it! You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I am so thrilled to know you have owners with a heart...who appreciate you and care for YOU and do NOT see you as another racehorse/object that makes them money. God Bless you all. Best wishes...looking forward to seeing more little Barbaros to make racing history.

What a nice tribute to a great athelete. I pray he pulls through and so far, he seems to be doing everything right.

Hang in there Barbaro! You and your connections are in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon buddy!

I have followed horse racing my whole life and really thought you were going to be our next triple crown winner. My prayers are with you and get well soon.

It is amazing the heart of a throughbred you have. Keep doing well and you mind what those doctors tell you. I think the vets, your trainer and jockey have done you well. Make a slow but speedy, safe recovery.

BARBARO MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR "FAMILY" FOR A SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY. THANK YOU FOR THE AWESOME RACES AND THANK YOU TO THE JACKSONS FOR ASSURING YOU GET THE VERY BEST OF CARE. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH THEM, MR.MATZ & ASST.TRAINER, YOUR GROOM & MR.PRADO. THANK YOU TO YOUR SURGEON AND ALL OF THE TALENTED MEDICAL STAFF TAKING SUCH GOOD CARE OF YOU. BARBARO, YOU ARE A GENUINE CHAMPION !!!!!

I love you Barbaro. My thoughts & Prayers are with you. Keep being strong you are a very special to me.

My Mom and I think of you everyday and pray your injury will recover completely. You are a Great Horse with a Great Spirit. You captured our hearts from the first moment we saw you. Your eyes told us how special you are and will be always. Get Well and Strong, Barbaro.

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE INVOLED IN CARING FOR BARBARO. WE LOVED WATCHING HIM RACE AND WE HOPE IN A FEW YEARS WE WILL SEE LITTLE BARBARO'S RUNNING ON THE TRACK.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH BARBARO

Dear Michael ,

As one of the greatest and most admired and liked Horseman on the Stadium Jumping Circuit for Years around the globe in these days you were a role model for many in the Equestrian Sport.
Then and since then you have been able to portray true Grandeur and Sportmanship beside your genial Horseman undeniable qualities.
I salute your achievements and above all the manner is which you handle the highest and lowest moments of a Sportman and horseman .
A true inspiration and it is a honour to have been able to witness such greatness .
Wishing you and your entourage a lot of courage and resource in coping with this difficult situation .

All the very Best and thanks for all the right decisions you have taken,


Best Wishes,

Alain Storme

When I was young, I saw the most beautiful movie about an Australian racehorse named Phar Lap. He touched my heart so deeply because of his big heart.

Barboro, you touch my heart just as deeply because you are a champion of champions! My family and I were heart-broken as we watched the Preakness last Saturday.

I am so happy to hear that you are doing well! We will continue to pray for you and check on you.

~Get well soon~

Barbaro---

A nation stands captivated.

Our hearts were filled with thrill and exhilaration as we watched your breathtaking Derby run.

Our hearts began to believe that you had "it"...perhaps you were "the one".

Our hearts shattered as we watched your final race and your excruciating pain.

Our hearts now desperately wish for your complete recovery. We would love to see you simply stand in a serene, plush paddock living a pain free life for many many years.

God bless, comfort and remain with your connections and caretakers. My prayers and love are with you all and Barbaro. A tremendous thank you to all for the efforts and care he has and will receive. For now we know we did see "the one".

A true champion that captivated a nation.

He Handsome Boy! I've just got to say that I think they should put your picture in the dictionary next to the word 'class' coz you epitomize it! Your strength, courage and class are a continual inspiration to me. I'm sending lots of love and kisses your way - wish I could visit and give you a hug and some peppermints! Hang in there. Love you!

Dear Barbaro, I am checking each day about your progress on bloodhorse.com and thoroughbredtimes.com. You are really making great progress. You are such a fighter. Just like you sire the great Dynaformer! You are so blessed to have peole like the Jacksons' that love you! You are blessed to have great medical care. The whole world talks about you everyday. Have you seen the papers and the internet websites? They all love you! The world loves you because you are a WINNER. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. We love you, God bless you, the Evans family

Barbaro,
I am praying for you everyday! Be good and know you are loved by so many!

Love & Light
Jenny

Barbaro, you are showing everyone what a true champion you are!!
Thank you to Roy and Gretchen for giving you this chance to show the world what a great horse you are!!

Be good and do what the Dr.s tell you!

My thoughts and prayers are for you, Barbaro!

Thanks to your connections, they are doing right by you so just keep getting better. We need you.

I don't remember a horse getting this much attention since Secretariat. I hope Barbaro makes it.

Dear Barbaro,you have shown to the world that you have the courage and heart of a true champion forever. Keep fighting and keep strong. We have you in our prayers. We love you!! Good luck!

I love you Barbaro. My thoughts and my prayers are with you always. I check on your progress everyday. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Jackson for giving Barbaro the second chance that he deserves SO much. He truly is an amazing creature for all of us to behold.

To all who have touched this horse: May God truly bless all of you for all you are doing and all you have done for one of God's GREATEST creatures. To all in the horse business, this type of response from people is what keeps us all going....the genuine LOVE for the Horse!! Godspeed Barbaro!!!!

Upon seeing you win the Florida Derby and the Kentucky Derby I was quite impressed...you were "much the best" and will continue to be so in the hearts and minds of racing fans all over the world. Get well big guy! Dave in San Antonio

I wish the very best for Barbaro. He has given great pleasure. He is an absolutely beautiful animal. I shall look forward to seeing little Barbaros on the track someday.

I am so grateful to everyone involved in the decision to save this great horse and thrilled at his progress thus far. Waiting anxiously for the results of the upcoming radiographs. Please see http://www.oldfriends.org and http://www.canterusa.org for some alternatives for retiring racehorses.

Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson for taking the time to thank all of Barbaro's fans and well wishers (msg 385). Thank YOU for giving Barbaro this opportiunity to live out his special life. He has touched so many people and we will continue to follow his amazing strides forward as his recovery continues. Thank you again. Have a great day Barbaro!!!

Get well big guy, our prayers are with you. On to the breeding shed where future champions will be produced for all to see.

I love you Barbaro.

Hope to see your babies in a couple of years winning worldwide.

Barbaro, I've loved you since before your impressive Derby win. You are a beautiful colt with so much heart and class. I check the internet several times a day for updates on your condition and am very plased that you are doing so well. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily and I hope that soon you are able to go outside to play and graze. You have touched my heart in so many ways. God Bless you, your connections, and the many wonderful people at New Bolton who are giving you the best in care. Get well soon and know that I am praying for you. I love you.

Dear Barbaro,
I visited you several times while you were at Keeneland and I was completely amazed by your stunning good looks. Perhaps you remember that I kept telling you, "You're the next Derby winner." You are so special. Please follow the advice of Dr. Richardson and all the other great people at New Bolton because they will help you get better.

I check on your progress every day and I'm sending good wishes your way. I hope to see you in the Bluegrass again, at a lovely farm, grazing on those buttercups you love so much.

I had my eye on you for the Kentucky Derby since February 06. I knew there was that something special about you back then....Make sure to show that something special now....when it matters most.....This is your most important race Barbaro....Win it again!!!!
Tap2jap@yahoo.com
Louisville, KY

Dear Barbaro.. i LOVED watching you race at Gulfstream, you were a site to behold!!! i hope every day you feel stronger and will someday soon be able to go home and have a wonderful life that you so deserve. Love, Louie

Good morning Barbaro. Just doing my daily morning check to see how you are doing. Keep up the good work, and don't get too bored. Healing takes time. My prayers continue for a speedy recovery for you.

Get well Barbaro. We all love you and we hope for a healthy and speedy recovery so you may live your years in frolicking and fun like animals are supposed to. God bless and we are all rooting for you.

Barbaro,You have brought som much happiness in the horse racing business and in the eyes of the people who loves horses.
Sat. was something to cry about,not just from the owners,trainers,or jockey,but everybody had tears in there eyes.
Keep doing good in your recovery Barbaro.And thanks to his owners and trainers for caring so much about him and not having him put down.
Keep up the good work in your recovery,and God Bless Barbaro and his owners and trainers.

I join the thousands that wish you the best of luck, Barbaro. I'll never forget your first stakes victory, the Laurel Futurity. I'm a fan of your sire, Dynaformer, and it was clear that you were a very talented colt when you won the Laurel Futurity by eighth lengths last Nov. 19. I was on the air at HRTV for that race. Of course, you would have success on both the turf (three wins) and dirt (three wins). Your Kentucky Derby was superlative, a 6 1/2 length romp. That margin was bigger than the winning Derby margins of Secretariat, Seattle Slew and Affirmed combined (5 3/4 lengths). I'm glad, Barbaro, you've done so well in the first five days since your surgery. I hope your recovery continues to go well, as do all of us at HRTV.

my prayers are with this amazing horse...

I check to see how you're doing every day, & the world seems a little brighter every day that you improve. Keep getting stronger - we all love Barbaro!

BARBARO,
It makes me happy to know you are feeling much better. I hope you continue to grow stronger and healthier each day. Had bad luck not grabbed onto you last Saturday, I know you would have did your best to win and probably triumphed. Had your racing days not been cut short, I know you would have become a legend on the track. However, you have now become something far more important. You are an inspiration to our country. You embody everything that is good about America and you symbolize what makes our country great. Good luck to you in whatever future God has in store for you. I hope to meet you in person someday, give you a kiss on the nose and thank you for all the great memories you have given us. I hope to see you frolicing in your beloved Buttercups soon. God Bless You!

Barbaro is an inspiration. It is so wonderful to see the outpouring of love and prayers for this awesome hero. Long live Barbaro !

Thank You to the owners,trainer,groomer
Docters and everyone who has anything to do with Barbaro. I watched last Saturday,
when He came out and was ready to go to
the gate,I felt something I have never felt for anyone Horse,animal
or Human being.Barbaro is magnificent,
He has a Spirit that we all know is rare
we all knew he could win.Millions watched
in disbelief,horror and then heartbreak.
We have been given a great gift with this
tragedy,Look how many people Barbaro has
touched and brought together and His owners what love and kindness they have
shown.Maybe this Horse has given us alot
more than winning a horserace.Think about
it.Keep on going Barbaro and Thanks for
stirring my spirit.
Monica Harden.

Barbaro - You are an inspiration. I am praying for your comfort and for your recovery. God cares about all of His creatures. You are in good hands. My thoughts and prayers are with Barbaro's family and caregivers.

We love you, baby boy. Keep up the good work getting better, and know that we are sending healing light your way.
And to your human "family".. thank you for taking such good care of him.

Why the outpouring of love and prayers for this horse? Why the sentiments of gratitude and continuing good tidings for his owners, the Jacksons, his trainer, jockey and all the veterinarians and support staff? It took a horse and his injured ankle to give mankind another leg to stand on as far as proving that we can continue to bear humility, compassion , trust, hope and unconditional love. Through this beautiful equine specimen, hurt and waylaid, we learned once more to rally and pray together, to believe in the Divine that created him and to trust that love will be enough for his and all of our salvation. Thank you Barbaro for running your great races with good graces and for showing us just how it gets done when we trip and fall in our respective runs. What a great life you've had and will continue to have for many more years - thanks to your patrons and guardians. We are so lucky to have had someone like you in our lifetime Barbaro. God keep you always our beautiful boy.

Hi Barbaro, Michael, Edgar and connections. Just wanted to drop you a line and say how much I and everyone else is hoping and praying for your recovery! The minute I saw the accident, I logged onto thefinalturn.com and stayed there until everyone knew what was going on and how you were. Eat, sleep, and get well. Feel better, big guy. We're all pulling for you!

I pray everyday for your recovery and everyone involved. I love you Barbaro Jackson! Please continue to fight and be a good patient. xoxoxoxox Stefanie

Get well Barbaro. I was one of the millions pulling for you to win; and among the millions crying with your pain. I am glad you had so many great doctors and assistants to help you with your injury. Good luck in your future career, and I wish you a speedy recovery. I hope to see you being paraded around the track at the 2007 Preakness to show the world your great recovery

Get well Barbaro. I was one of the millions pulling for you to win; and among the millions crying with your pain. I am glad you had so many great doctors and assistants to help you with your injury. Good luck in your future career, and I wish you a speedy recovery.

We love you Barbaro! We're following your progress each day and offer continued prayers and thoughts. You are very fortunate, too, to have such wonderful owners, jockey, trainer, doctor, and others who looked out-and continue to look out for-your welfare and happiness.

Keep us smiling Barbaro. Someday maybe one or your heirs will bring us the triple crown.

Barbaro, Keep up the fight. You are very special to many people. You remind us to never give up even when things go wrong. Thanks for being so strong. God bless you in a speedy recovery. Lots of prayers and love from Louisville, KY.

We were at Pimlico......the record crowd was silent. Thank you Edgar, Mr. & Mrs. Jackson, & everyone involved in his fight for life. God bless all of you!

Barbaro,
I know you're a horse and don't understand written English, but know that we're all pulling for you. Thank you for the special memories of the KY Derby. Please get well.

YAY Barbaro! I am so happy that your recovery is going well so far. Just keep up the good work! Major kudos to all involved, including your doctors, owners, trainer and jockey....

It's great to see owner's that care so much about their horse and not just about the purse or the stud fees. It's very sad to know that we will never know the legend that Barbaro could have created. We look forward to seeing Barbaro's offspring in the years to come. If they have half the heart of Barbaro they will be tough on the track.

Gretchen & Roy: Thank you for taking the time to let all of Barbaro's fans know how much their concern is appreciated. I would like to think that same concern includes the both of you. Thanks and appreciation for the poise and compassion you have shared with us is just as important as Barbaro's speedy recovery. Although this has been a painful time, you are not alone. We wait and hope with you for the best possible outcome.

Barbaro will always have the spirt of a true champion.Everyone talks of the physical aspects to over come.But being permantly disablied myself,3 years ago with an out of the blue illness,the mental aspect of a career ending injury far out weighs the the physical.You see he thinks he can still do it all.The same routine is what makes him happy...he will miss training,traveling,pampering and the thrill from the crowd.For him to recover you see he will need the people who have been there for him the last 3 years.God checks our faith through greatness and sadness,its how well we adapt....look it as the glass is still half full...great memories...and Barbaro is just a few minutes away to comfort your mind on what might of been...buts whats most important ....you have a gift Barbaro.

As the owners of Barbaro we would like to thank personally everyone for their thoughts and prayers. The overwhelming support warms Barbaro's heart as well as that of Michael Matz, Peter Brett, Edgar Prado,his groom, the vet staff at New Bolton and ourselves. Please continue your good wishes and prayers as Barbaro continues his recovery. Very sincerely, Gretchen and Roy Jackson

Every day you improve brings you closer to recovery. While it may be many months before you're really out in the clear with your injury, day by day progress makes all the difference. Keep hanging in there! You're still the champ and we love you!

The whole country had such high hopes for you, and now we just hope you survive. I check on your condidtion daily and pray for the best.

This amazing sport can lift you so high and rip you so far down in a matter of weeks. Barbaro was the Triple Crown winner--there is not a doubt in my mind. His flash, beauty and determination were demonstrated well Preakness Saturday, and his champion qualities accented when he struggled to continue running on three legs. He has joined the Immortals; Black Gold, Ruffian, Go For Wand...with one important exception: he has a chance to survive. We've seen a lot for the ages in this new millennium; Fusaichi Pegasus, Tiznow, Point Given, War Emblem, Funny Cide, Smarty Jones, Afleet Alex...Barbaro...just like Seabiscuit during the Depression and Secretariat during 'Nam, it seems the best come at the worst times in history.
What does next year hold?
Went into the Preakness a horse; came out a Legend.
Keep it up, kid.

Dear Barbaro ... So happy to hear you are recovering from your injury ... everyday I say a little prayer for you and hope you will be as good as new in the near future. You are definitely a horse with a lot of heart ... I don't doubt it for a minute that you would have been our newest Triple Crown winner. Kudos to your owners, trainer, jockey and superb veterinary staff for helping to save your life! Good luck great one!

I grew up reading The Black Stallion series of books, which I think colored my view of horse racing. Although I'm vegan and do not believe in using animals for our own pleasure- whether it's eating them, wearing them, experimenting on them or watching them at a circus- I prefer to think that horses would flat out refuse to race if they didn't want to. I'm thankful that Barbaro is recovering well, and I'm also thankful that his guardians- I refuse to call them owners- are the sort of people that they are, and are sparing no expense to help him get well. When you take on the care of an animal, you have as much responsibility for its health and happiness as you do for your human family members. It's obvious that the Jacksons know that. My prayers are with you, Barbaro.
-Alicia
allywag67@aol.com
www.thewagband.com

Dear Barbaro,I was saying a little prayer Sat. for everyone to get around the track safely. Before I could even finish that prayer, you broke down. Well, since then, I have said ALOT of prayers for you. You are such a BEAUTIFUL horse. You came here to Louisville and won our Roses, but you also won our hearts. PLEASE GET WELL!! Love,Linda G.

We are continuing to pray for you and God hears our prayers and is answering them You keep getting better champ and be a good patient. Thanks to the Jacksons for their "spare no expenses" attitude towards saving this champion. And a special thanks to Dr. Richardson for not giving up on this magnificient champion and gift from God. Thanks to all and to those who have got this site up and running. Go Barbaro!!!!!!!!

Get well soon champ, you have to I want one of your babies. You danced every dance, passed every test you are a measure of true greatness.

Love ya Big B

Glad to hear you're doing so well! Best wishes to you and your team and for a continued speedy recovery. I can't wait to see you out and about living the good life at stud!

Get well!
Love Maddie the Boston Terrier.

Get well soon Barbaro!! I check on your progess everyday!! You are truly a champion in America's eyes. Who needs a triple crown, you can only wear one at a time anyhow!! You are the most beautiful horse I have ever seen & I am praying for you to pull through. Thanks to your owners, trainers, jockey, & doctors for doing the best for you!! They are all amazing people & should be so proud of you & themselves!!

Hi Barbaro,
Every day I check the news to make certain you are being a good boy and doing what the doctor says. You are very brave and a smart horse to know that you have been hurt and that you need to take it easy for awhile.

You were fabulous in the Derby and I predict that one of your sons will carry on your legecy and win the Triple Crown to make you proud!

Take care and lots of love -- Sarah

I always try to catch the Triple Crown races on television. I missed the Preakness and am so glad I did. To have seen this majestic creature break his leg at the time it was broken would have been horrible. Only now when I know he's on the mend can I watch it, tho, I prefer not to. I just want to hear the good news and so far it sounds very good. I will not watch races on muddy tracks either. And, I hate western movies when the horses fall. You can't tell me that doesn't hurt those horses!!!But I digress. All my best to Barbaro and to his guardians who only want to see him come back to good health. Thank goodness for kind, loving and caring people, Chris

Dear Barbaro,
You are the most beautiful horse to ever walk the earth. I look at pictures of you and read about your progress every day. Love and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Barbaro; I sit in front of my computer every day, looking @ your wonderful win pictures from the Holy Bull, Florida Derby & Kentucky Derby & most of all, you with Edgar rubbing your mane in the Kentucky Derby Post Parade. These are great reminders of what a Champion you were on the track. I also have your hat sitting here, purchased @ horsehats.com..I will be adding pictures from your recovery & new career, grazing in green pastures. We all love you..wish all horses had your demeanor/class..Your Dad, Mr."D", Dynaformer sent you a message on Preakness Day, before the accident. I hope/pray that you may join him as one of the worlds leading Stallions...GO BARBARO GO...

Dear Barbaro - You are a true champion! Your bravery is inspiring to me. You have touched my heart. I pray for you everyday that you get to live a long, happy, pain-free life.

To the Jacksons - God bless you for trying to save Barbaro. We can tell he isn't just a horse to you, he is part of your family.

We love you Barbaro! I am going to drop off some peppermints and baby carrots for you and your friends tomorrow. Make sure you share!!!!

From all of us at the stable, best wishes for a speedy recovery.You have touched the hearts of so many,our prayers go with your.

Our best wishes and prayers are with you.

Hang in there boy! We are all praying for your absolute well-being! With love and prayers from Villa Rica, GA!

Since I came to know about you getting hurt,I am following up all the news on you Barbero. I am praying for you everyday and It feels great to know that you were given a chance to recover. Thanks to your owners/doctors/friends who served like god in protecting you. No doubt, you have good karma. That is why things are going your way, even when you are not a resourceful human being. Get well fast and recover completely so you can prove that you are on this planet for a purpose. You are a champ.

Barbaro, Your in my thoughts and in my prayers, get well soon. Love ya.

Best wishes big Bay! Your owners and trainer set the standard as professionals in the horse industry. By their actions they exhibit the epitome of personal and professional ethics, very refreshing. Always a home here with plenty of “Dr. Green.”

Thank God you are owned by such wonderful people and have such wonderful connections! Our prayers are with you!

What a blessing this website is.This precious horse has brought hearts together from all over the world to express their love and prayers for his total recovery.
Isn't it amazing how one moment in time can unite so many for one purpose.
The brave heart of a true champion has pierced our hearts.
You will recover dear Barbaro to graze and multiply.
Prayers for the Jackson's,the Matz's, and dear brave Edgar Prado and their families.
May God continue to bless you all.
Thanks agan for this website.
Regards,
Robin

It is said that,"The outside of a horse is good for the inside of man." You have been all that and so much more to your many fans. You inspire us every day in your battle to survive. You have much to teach us during the next few months. This is not a movie, but real life, and you are our great champion for real. Show us what it takes for a great champion to heal. St. Francis watch over our Barbaro and keep him safe.

GO BARBARO GO

FROM ARGENTINA

barbaro you are the #1 horse and you always will be. continue to amaze us by getting better everyday. the good lord loves as does the world of racing fans.

Get well soon Barbaro are thoughts are with you everyday!

Best hopes of all for a real warrior.
We'll be also hoping for your offspring any time soon.
You're an idol also here in South America.
GET WELL

great to hear you are doing so well in your recovery. we both hope and pray that you continue like you are doing now so that you will have a great future ahead of you we all need you in our lives

We are so pleased that you are doing so well!!! You are an inspiring example of how inner spirit, a strong body and will can lead to an extraordinary outcome. We look forward to Dr.Richardson's daily reports on your condition. You are doing amazingly well!! God bless you, and all who are helping you. We look forward to seeing you again so practice smiling for the camera javascript:emoticon('')!