He's Just Sleeping

So Barbaro (who, as it was determined was NOT a magical unicorn or anything like that), was put down after succumbing to an injury and receiving more healthcare in the last 8 months than most people in third world nations ever do in their entire lifespan. At least we’re keeping it in perspective, right?

Oh wait. Wrong:

"This horse was a hero," said David Switzer, executive director of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association. "His owners went above and beyond the call of duty to save this horse. It's an unfortunate situation, but I think they did the right thing in putting him down."

Brilliant on the race track, Barbaro always will be remembered for his brave fight for survival.

He’ll also live on holding macaroni to construction paper in second grade projects and for being crapped out by dogs. One or the other.

Side Note: which is more disturbing: The pictures, or the fact that they came up when I typed “horsie” into google images? But you gotta be impressed by those abs! They're magnificent.