From Wire Reports:
Barbaro had another section of his laminitis-stricken left hind hoof removed Saturday, and a cast was placed back on his right hind leg for additional support.
The Kentucky Derby winner had a significant setback this week in his recovery from laminitis — a painful, often fatal disease — in his left hind foot. Chief surgeon Dean Richardson removed more of the hoof Saturday.
After his injury in the Preakness, Barbaro developed severe laminitis, which is caused by uneven weight distribution in the limbs. The result was that 80% of his left hind hoof was removed in mid-July.
"We do not believe that this setback puts him all the way back to where he was in July," said Richardson in a statement. "He has much more healthy tissue on the bottom of the left foot than he had at that time. He spends part of each day in his sling, and he is eating well and acting bright."
Hang in there, buddy, we love you!
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