Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro spent his weekend relaxing but might have another cast change this week, according to Dr. Dean Richardson, chief of surgery at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals in Kennett Square, Pa.
"He's maintaining an excellent attitude," Richardson said in a prepared statement. "We change his left hind foot cast regularly, and we may change his right hind cast sometime this week."
Richardson said Barbaro continues to spend several hours daily in a sling but is out of it overnight, "because he is very smart about lying down and sleeping."
Barbaro's eating habits also remain healthy. "He continues to eat a diet designed to maximize protein and caloric intake, and his body condition is good for a horse that has had [and is having] his problems," Richardson said. "His diet includes a selection of the best quality hay."