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Jockey, Barbaro-Related Events Fund Research

A jockey autograph session hosted at Belmont Park June 26 raised $1,000 that will be shared equally by the Barbaro Fund for Equine Health and Safety Research and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.

 Monday, June 28, 2010

Breyer Horse Maker Donates $126,500 to Laminitis Fund

Breyer model horse maker Reeves International contributed $126,500 to the Laminitis Fund, created in memory of Barbaro, during the annual Alibi Breakfast Thursday at Pimlico Race Course.

 Thursday, May 17, 2007

More Support for Barbaro Fund

On Kentucky Derby Day, the Equine Wellness Foundation donated $10,000 to the Barbaro Fund at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center. The funds will support research on laminitis, which ultimately was responsible for Barbaro's death in January 2007.

 Thursday, May 10, 2007

NBC's Barbaro Documentary Premieres Sunday

NBC's one-hour documentary, "Barbaro: A Nation's Horse," will premiere Sunday, April 29, on what would have been the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner's fourth birthday.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Triple Crown Dates Set as National Fundraising Days for Barbaro Fund

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Churchill Downs, Magna Entertainment, and the New York Racing Association announced March 20 that Kentucky Derby day, Preakness Stakes day, and Belmont Stakes day have been established as national fundraising dates for the NTRA Charities â€" Barbaro Memorial Fund.

 Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Kentucky Derby Winner Barbaro Euthanized

Barbaro, who thrilled racing fans with his sublime victory in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and captivated many millions more worldwide with his gut-wrenching fight for life after suffering a catastrophic breakdown in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), was euthanized Jan. 29.

 Tuesday, February 13, 2007

20,000 at Belmont Sign Giant Card for Barbaro

Approximately 20,000 signatures and get-well wishes were collected on "the world's largest get well card" Saturday afternoon at Belmont Park.

 Sunday, June 11, 2006

Connecting With Barbaro: Send a Greeting, Make a Donation

Below are selected links to some Web sites that have been established related to Barbaro.

 Tuesday, May 23, 2006