Barbaro

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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. - Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized Monday morning after complications from his breakdown at the Preakness last May.



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

[10DimeBry]

smartest move ever. letting that horse simply live on in great pain is just plain ignorant.

[Dead Presidents]

Very Sad

[meaiken]

I am so glad to finally see them make this discision. It is very sad b/c he could have been a great horse had he not broke his leg.

The owners finally smartened up and ended his suffering.

[10DimeBry]

meaiken, i 100% agree totally. keep the horse alive this long IMO was selfish. i think it was about $$$. let the horse go. living in sever pain isnt good for anyone

[BettorsChat]

I think the horse was on pain medication. Still not sure why with today's medicine horses that break a leg can't be fixed so at least they can live.