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Missing BarbaroFor some, he was the greatest of American thoroughbreds. To others, he was either a tragic hero or the reason to help other horses. He was Barbaro, and we miss him.
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Five Tragic Moments of the Last Decade (Excluding 9/11, Terrorism, War, ETC.)The last decade brought more than its fair share of sadness and shock. Here are five of the more shocking moments: Challenger, Michael Jackson, Virginia Tech, the Tsunami and Chinese Earthquake and Barbaro.
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What Made Barbaro, Big Brown and Curlin Champions?What made Curlin, Barbaro and Big Brown such great champions?
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Racehorse Update: Big Brown, Curlin, Chelokee, and Barbaro's Brother, NicanorThe status of some of the biggest names in horse racing
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Trainer of Barbaro Has Another Superstar Horse Break Down: ChelokeeChelokee may not be as famous with the public as Barbaro, but he now shares the same sad situation
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Remembering BarbaroHe was a big, bold, bay colt. He was the likeliest winner of the Triple Crown in decades. Although laminitis claimed his life on January 29, 2007, Barbaro has inspired his fans to change the world in ways they never thought they could. -
Will George Washington Be the Next Barbaro?Thoroughbred racehorse George Washington was euthanized after fracturing his leg during the Preakness. Will he become another Barbaro?
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Starving Arabian Thoroughbred Rescued Just in TimeA brand-new horse rescue volunteer spotted him in a field, starving. She alerted a nearby rescue group, who arranged to transport the Arabian gelding. Once they publicized his rescue, the Fans of Barbaro swung into action to try to save him. -
Ruffian's Breakdown Recalls BarbaroSports replay on Barbaro, originally published February 18, 2003.
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Barbaro: Celebration for an Undefeated ChampionHe won the 2006 Kentucky Derby. He was described as a likely winner of the Triple Crown until he broke his leg. But three months after Barbaro lost his battle to laminitis, his legacy continues in the amazing efforts of his fans, who gathered to celebrate his birthday. -
Barbaro Looms Large a Year LaterWhat was it about Barbaro?
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Run Long and Rest WellMy homage to Barbaro
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Seabiscuit, Secretariat, Barbaro Displayed Courage On, Off the RacetrackThree thoroughbreds during the past 70 years have captured the hearts of racing fans for different reasons: Seabiscuit, Secretariat and Barbaro. -
Profiting from the Death of BarbaroMany pet owners are breeding and training their animals for money. The death of Barbaro, a popular racing horse has saddened thousands of people. One could argue that he would still be living if he was not trained to participate in horse racing. -
Barbaro RememberedShould he have run?
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Barbaro - Tribute to a ChampionBarbaro captured the public's imagination - more through his injury and long hopeful recovery than his previous performance on the track. His loss made headlines and gathered attention from media that doesn't otherwise look at racing. Was he "just a horse"? -
Barbaro: His Greatest LegacyThey now number in the thousands. They're determined America's Horse won't be forgotten. They also care about the well-being of horses everywhere. The horse racing world calls them the Barbaro Nation. -
Saying Goodbye to the Horse Racing Legend BarbaroOn Monday, America's collective eye shed a tear. Its heart had been broken. -
Barbaro a Sad Story, But Not Breaking NewsWhen Barbaro was put down, it was hardly an unexpected event. However, stations broke in to announce the horse's death. Why?
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Barbaro Memorial Fund CreatedA Charity has been established to research a cure for laminitis, the hoof disease that caused Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro to be euthanized last week. -
Breaking News: Barbaro EuthanizedThe Death of a Derby Winner
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Kentucky Derby Winner Barbaro EuthanizedWhen Barbaro won the Kentucky Derby last year, the country was hopeful that his 8 1/2 length lead meant he just might be the horse to break the longest dry spell in Triple Crown history. -
Barbaro Loses His FightHeartbreak for fans of an extraordinary horse this morning, as Barbaro finally loses his long struggle. -
Equestrian Champion Barbaro EuthanizedNews article on the euthanization of Kentucky Derby prizewinner Barbaro. -
Barbaro Has Blip in RecoveryBarbaro the winner struck down by a tragic accident at the Preakness has had a nasty flip in his recovery. Laminitis in his other hoof is being aggressively treated. -
Barbaro: America's Horse Continues to Beat the Odds Six Months LaterKentucky Derby winner Barbaro survived hours of surgery to repair the leg he shattered at the Preakness in May, only to be struck by the severest degree of laminitis in his other hind leg. His chances of survival were poor at best. How has he fared?
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Horses that Capture Our HeartsWe love the underdogs who fight for survival with the deck stacked against them. Whether famous race horse, or young country farn horse, we root for those horses who's hearts are larger than life. -
Barbaro and the 9-11 ConnectionSince he was catastrophically injured on May 20, 2006 during the Preakness, champion thoroughbred Barbaro has captured the hearts of tens of thousands of well wishers across the globe. Why are we so fascinated with the plight of this horse? -
Barbaro: Changing the Horse Race Foreverthe injury to barbaro is bring to light the new advances in vet medicine. Hopefully he makes a recovery and changes the outocme for other horses with similar injuries.
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Does Prayer Work?"So just pick your superstitions, sit back, make a wish and enjoy yourself." (George Carlin)
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Kentucky Derby: How Much Tragedy Can We Endure?By anyone's standards, she was a big filly, tall and powerful. She came to Churchill Downs following four consecutive victories. She ran the race of her life, only to die at the track. Her death once again raises some disturbing issues.
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