Barbaro, 2003-2007 (rest in peace, champ)
Some notable articles…
On why we care:
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Jane Smiley’s Washington Post column “Barbaro, The Heart in the Winner’s Circle” sums it up better than anyone. And check out Sally Jenkins’ “A ‘Bottomless’ Heart” also from the Post.
On breeding reconsidered:
Breeding Out the Usefulness? from Bridlepath.
On horse racing reconsidered:
Barbaro Makes This Vet Think Twice About Her Heroes from DoolittlerÂ
On how to help:
Donate to The Barbaro Fund or to Laminitis Research via UPenn Veterinary Center Online Giving
Kristina Meyer designs and develops websites for small businesses, and specializes in equine-related sites. She lives in Oregon with her husband, two cats, a dog and 
