Barbaro: The Horse Who Captured America's Heart | 
 enlarge | Author: Sean Clancy
Publisher: Eclipse Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 192017
Format: Illustrated
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 192
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Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.6 x 0.7
ISBN: 1581501595
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.12
EAN: 9781581501599
ASIN: 1581501595
Publication Date: April 2, 2007
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Book Description
As millions watched Barbaro win the 2006 Kentucky Derby in sweeping style, their hearts skipped a beat. Here was a horse born to run, a horse of destiny. Not since Secretariat had so many people anticipated the future coronation of a Triple Crown winner - a king of Thoroughbreds. The story was made even sweeter by that of his trainer - former Olympic show jumper Michael Matz who had survived a horrific plane crash and saved three children. On Preakness day, here was Matz saddling the horse everyone believed had wings. The story seemed almost too good to be true. Almost. A misstep shattered Barbaro's right hind leg and dashed any Triple Crown dreams. It also put Barbaro's very life on the line. But Barbaro's remarkable recovery amid setbacks and complications has earned him new fans around the world. Here is the truly remarkable and inspiring story of a horse, his trainer, and veterinary science on the cutting edge of technology.
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If you're looking for a book about Barbaro, this is the one January 27, 2008
As someone who followed Barbaro even before his Kentucky Derby win, I craved information about him, especially after he passed away. Of all of the books written about this remarkable racehorse, none does him justice as this one does. The pictures are brilliant and glossy and the writing is comprehensive and well done. I still can not look at this book and not get emotional at seeing all the beautiful photos of Barbaro. It is well worth the price to own this book.
Beautiful July 18, 2007
Sean Clancy did a marvelous job with this book. I laughed, I cried (a lot). If anyone followed what happened to Barbaro this book is a must. Thank you Mr. Clancy for writing such a glowing story about this beautiful animal.
A truly wonderful, must-read story June 8, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book was beautifully written and I enjoyed every page. Barbaro touched the lives of so many of us and I still feel the sorrow of his tragic injury and ultimate death. What a courageous animal! I also want to give praise to Edgar Prado who wept for Barbaro and probably still does.
This strong, tough as nails jockey has a heart and lots of soul and I admire him tremendously. Barbaro meant much more than a paycheck to Mr. Prado. I am a fan and admirer of this man who felt so much for Barbaro mand who grieved with the rest of the world at his loss.
No praise and no words could pay proper tribute to Dr. Dean Richardson and all the staff who fought so hard to keep Barbaro alive and whose main objective was that he live a life free from pain. What a valient struggle!
It's wonderful knowing there are still professionals who truly care, and human beings who aren't afraid of having a heart and aren't afraid of allowing the world to see it.
Read it Without Crying... May 13, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a very well written book of the Barbaro story told with insight and compassion, without being maudlin. Of course when he wrote the book he thought Barbaro would live, as most of us who were rooting for him, did. So the tone is positive and the pictures are worth the price of the book. A great horse and a great story - worth every penny!
Barbaro: A Nation's Love Story May 12, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
What a gift this is. Wonderful pictures and step by step story of this incredible horse. Wouldn't trade it for the world.
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