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Barbaro continues gaining strength in his right hind leg since having his cast removed in November, another encouraging sign for the winner of this year's Kentucky Derby.
Nearly seven months into his stay at the University of Pennsylvania George D. Widener Hospital's New Bolton Center, Barbaro's veterinarians said Dec. 12 the colt continues to recover gradually.
"Barbaro will need a special shoe on his right hind foot that will provide extra support for at least the next several months," Dean Richardson, chief surgeon at the New Bolton Center, said.
Barbaro will likely have his right hind shoe changed within the next day or two, Richardson added. Barbaro's laminitis-stricken left hind foot also continues to improve.
"The left hind foot is progressing slowly, although his comfort on that foot remains acceptable," Richardson said. "Most importantly, Barbaro's overall condition is continuing to improve, and he weighs more now than at any time during his hospitalization."
Owned by Roy and Gretchen Jackson, Barbaro was injured soon after the start of the May 20 Preakness Stakes and has been at New Bolton ever since.
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