Who’s the country’s most famous equine patient? Why, Barbaro of course. Since coming up injured in the Preakness, horse racing fans from all over have been sending get well cards. His injury could have very well ended his life, but Barbaro appears to be beating the odds - so far. Barbaro is still at the intensive care unit at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals, getting the royal treatment, but he is making progress.