Barbaromaniacs Rock On!!!

Isn't it awesome the power of our love for Team Barbaro!

One day at a time!!!

Go Big Boy Go!!!

Take care all.

Debber

Wow Alex! A million?!!!!

Congratulations! That's fantastic!

Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro

Good morning, Bobby, Alex and everyone :-)

All I can say is WOW!!!!!

Hope you had another good healing day yesterday and ACN.

Off to light some candles now...

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=barba

Jo

Good morning Alex and congratulations!!! Your fame is spreading far and wide. I don't know if you get tired of hearing it or not, but we're so grateful to have this place to check for Barbaro updates. We have the added bonus of being able to communicate with others who have the same care and concern for the big guy that we do.

Good morning Barbaro family. How talented are the many fans of Barbaro. The poetry is wonderful. Barbaro is quite an inspiration but yet I continue to be amazed at how diverse the talents are of those who care so much for him.

Praying for another positive update!!!!

Janice

With all these supporters and visitors to your website, Bobby just can't go wrong! :) Hope your night last night, Bobby, was another good one with an even better day ahead....love ya! :)

As we start this day I would just like to remind everyone to read the Petition on the following site. If you can agree with it, please sign it.

http://www.petitiononline.com/cares/petition.html

thanks much,
Janice

Thanks for this site, Alex. We depend so much on your updates and we are so grateful for your efforts. Barbaro is always in our hearts and in our prayers. Go Bobby, Go!!!
The Gates of Eden Farms believes in miracles.
We believe in Barbaro.

lou - I'm surprised you're not here yet.

Janice

GOODMORNING BOBBY and ALL

CHAMP REST and HEAL
GOD is WATCHING OVER YOU....

WILL CHECK on YOU LATER

CONGRATS ALEX on a successful website..
WHICH IS WHY....YOU ARE THE TEACHER !!!????

PEACE and LOVE .....TALK LATER TODAY ..GOD BLESS

Congratulations Alex!

Good morning Barbaro-

Looking forward to a good update later...

Where there is great love ,
there are always miracles!

Hello Barbaro! Keep doing what you have been doing. We will keep praying for you. You are a very good boy. I know you will get well real soon. You are truly a real champion.

Love
Kathy

Tim, this is the greatest update site for Barbaro. We feel like we have our own personal news source. We only trust you for our info. thanks so much

Good morning all- waiting for ACN, please God.

Way to go Alex, you're really excelling now and your site is becoming so famous.

Good morning Barbaro, i hope you slept well.

Alex, Congrats on the success of this site...you couldn't have done it without us!!! (kidding)

I think I could possibly be responsible for about, hmmm, maybe 153,234 of the hits...anyone else want to fess up?

No, really, thats great news, Alex...it's shows the numbers of how many people are still so very interested in Bobby's recovery. And we all know that there is power in numbers. Kudo's, Alex!

Have a great day, ya'll. And keep on keepin on Bobby. It's official... Millions of us love you!!!

Janice...thanks for being so dilligent in your efforts to get that petition signed. I am signer #157, I think. It's very important. Thanks for bringing it to everyone's attention.

Can anyone tell me what happened at Del Mar yesterday? Was there another breakdown?

Hello Therese,

Wow - that's alot of hits. Hmmm - I wonder how many I've made. Na - no time to count ;-)

Initially the Petition had a lot of momentum. Then it seemed to fade away. (I'm signer No. 9) I think between ShelleyA and myself - we're bringing up reminders several times a day to try to catch anyone who might not know anything about it. Since I'm usually one of the first on in the morning, I try to do the early reminders.

Janice

Therese

See the ESPN article.

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/news/story?id=2535806

Tragic!! My heart breaks for each and every horse.

Janice

Alex,

Congratulations on the impressive stats and the growing community of caring for Barbaro that they represent. Now, with your computer guy hat on, can you tell us, what's the difference between a visit and a pageview? Is a visit a post and a view just a hit, or...?

Thanks for sharing your good news as we await the hoped-for ACN....

Good Morning Barbaro fans, etc.,

Hoping for another comfortable night.

Saw this article in the local news (not sure if it's a repeat or not)

http://delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060802/SPORTS/608020340/1002

Left hind leg biggest concern for BarbaroOriginal injuries healing, but laminitis takes time

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. -- Barbaro's right hind leg bones are healing so well his cast could have been off by now if not for the laminitis in his other hind leg.

Dr. Dean Richardson said Tuesday that the painful hoof disease is preventing the Kentucky Derby winner's cast from being removed because the colt could not protect himself by bearing more weight on the left hind leg.

Barbaro suffered life-threatening injuries when he broke three bones above and below his right rear ankle at the start of the May 20 Preakness.

If he hadn't had the founder [laminitis] on his left hind, he'd probably be out of the cast and he'd probably be in a splinted bandage on the shoe," Richardson said. "That's where we'd likely be. I can't do that because his left hind is the more sore of the two legs right now."

Barbaro's left hind hoof, which was stricken with a severe case of laminitis, is improving and has started to show slight signs of re-growing after 80 percent of it was removed. Barbaro needs to regrow the hoof if he is to have any chance of walking.

"It's too early to see true hoof wall forming," Richardson said. "But the coronary band, the part of the hoof that's the equivalent of the nail bed where the hoof is going to grow down from, that looks very good. It's too early to see a lot."

Barbaro has been in an intensive care stall at the New Bolton Center since his horrific injuries in the second race of the Triple Crown series. Richardson said after performing surgery that the pastern bone was shattered in "20-plus pieces."

"Everything looks good under the cast," Richardson said. "The X-rays looked as good as they can look."

Richardson said the colt's prognosis was "poor" after he developed laminitis, but eased off that grim outlook Tuesday.

"I don't know. Every day that goes by, it's great," he said. "He has so long to go I don't even think about the prognosis. We just work on the horse and hope he continues to be happy."

Barbaro looks bright and happy, with a voracious appetite, to those who see him. Owner Gretchen Jackson usually visits twice daily to feed Barbaro fresh-cut grass from her nearby farm.

"It makes me feel better about the poor guy stuck in there," she said. "He likes it."

If you read the article about New Joysey Jeff - it's hard not to get angry. The length of time for the arrival of the ambulance is excessive. There is NO WAY something like that should happen. They MUST correct whatever caused the delay. If they need to have extra ambulances on hand in different locations, so be it! You'd think by now they would know of the potential problems and have a game plan in place for each possible situation.

I just can't stand the idea of a horse suffering that long.

Janice

Just hoping to hear that you had another comfortable night, big guy. Got the pictures I ordered of you winning the Derby and you and Messaging in the barn at Pimlico. You sure are a good looking hunk!!!
Have a good day, beauty.
Love,
Pat

Thanks, Janice.
I just read about the horrific demise of new Joysey Jeff.(ESPN) What the hell is going on? That poor animal had to walk 60 yards on a busted up leg, because the turf was too wet for an ambulance to access? Why were any horses allowed out there if that was the case? Wrong, wrong, wrong. Shame on them.
My heartfelt prayers go out to the New Joysey Jeff connections. What a shame. What a tragedy for that poor animal.

Hooray Barbaro! The miracle continues!

Another comfortable night, yippee!

Go Barbaro Go!

Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro

HOORAY for alex!!! you go guy! we all already knew you were the greatest...

good morning all, hope you all have another good day.

Barbaro, may you have another HEALING day. stay STRONG. one day at a time...

We BELIEVE in MIRACLES.
We BELIEVE in BARBARO.

p.s. hi janice. i'm on late, don't have to go to work till 9 this morning! got to sleep in! have a great day...

ACN...oh, Bobby, that is fabulous. You are a such a good boy, and we love you and your doctors sooooo much. Keep growin hoof, sweety...you can do it!!! Have a cool day, eat lots of veggies, and say hi to all your people there. I need a massage, too. Ahhhhhhhh

One million.....what a great service this site provides! If anyone would have told me that I would be checking a site to see how a racehorse was progressing, I would have thought they were crazy.........and then I saw Barbaro get injured at the race, and I am here daily to check, first thing in the morning! Again prayers to all who are involved in bringing this horse back to health! "ACN" is what I look for every morning!

Another night of comfort! YAH!!! Barbaro, I'll bet you are getting so spoiled with all the loving treatment you are receiving, you aren't going to want to leave NBC.

Congratulations Alex!

Each day that Bobby remains stable and comfortable is another day closer to recovery.

Thanks for the good news again today, Alex.

Therese,
I'm glad your outrage equals mine. If these tracks can't improve the safety of both horse and rider, they will never see horse racing return to the popularity it once had. Who could possibly witness that kind of tragedy week after week and remain unaffected?

Janice

I'm glad to hear that our boy had ACN but too bad that New Joisey Jeff's family can't say the same thing.

I would really like to be able to get statistics about the injury/death rate from previous eras and compare them with the present. Does it just SEEM worse or is it?

good news bobby. ACN, now we can a have a good day.

Hiya, Bobbey! "ACN" = hoorah, hallelujah, & yippee! So glad that you got a massage last night. Please stay cool today in this sweltering heat, OK? Kita wishes she could visit your AC'd stall and keep you company. "All creatures great & small." Hugs, pets, & "scratches" - Robyn, Brent, & Nikita

Dear Alex:

Over a million, eh!

In your wildest dreams, could you imagine it?

It's a miracle, and not just any miracle, it's the Barboro Miracle that is playing itself out, in many places and in just as many ways.

Eat. Rest. Sleep. Fuse Bone, Fuse Friends, Fuse Goals and Dreams. And, Big Guy, grow a very special and magical hoof.

Congratulations to Alex. God Bless one and all.

Lillian Petroff

Catch you later lou - have a great day!!!

Pat from Florida - are you concerned about Chris? They are predicting that it will become a hurricane.

Janice

ACN !!!!

I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
I BELIEVE IN BARBARO

I LOVE YOU BARBARO!!!! YOU GIVE US HOPE THAT THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN IN OUR LIVES....COULD END UP BEING OKAY......

lINDANN

tuesday is dark days at del mar..

cant wait for thr update on BIG BOY...
hope ur nite was another comfy one for ya..
believe in miracles
believe in barbaro

hugsss carrtos and lotsa love big boy

Janice, I don't know what the stats say, all I know is that how are people going to continue to support this sport if the tragedies that are occurring aren't corrected? Something(s) MUST change. I think I am going to boycott my attendance until there is official and sufficient change in the conditions regarding safety to our beloved horses, and jockeys. It's almost criminal, isn't it?

Allelujah! Another comfortable night Bobby! You're quite a boy! Have a beautiful day, enjoy your massages & visits from Mrs. Jackson. You are my hero & inspiration Sweet Bobby. Nuzzles, nuzzles...:>)

Boo, Janice and I were just talking about how dark it is at Del Mar. What a shame, eh? It sounds like that absoulutely could have been prevented. God Bless New Joysey Jeff and all his connections.

Alex congrats! Your site is a smash hit. Talk about hockey stick growth, Yikes! -

(((Great Going Bobby!))) You are doing so well. - The buzz on the street (among those who don't hardly know ya) is....."I hear this Barbaro guy is really smart! He seems to know how to help his Doctors help him!" Yup, Bobby, I heard it Tuesday, just like that." ----

Keep it up Bobby, Bless you, ya big lug!

Great news Barbaro!

I love to hear those words!

I will only be able to check this site periodicaly for the next week but I won't stop thinking about you Barbaro!

My prayers will continue and I know you can do it!

Every day - we hear "Another Comfortable Night" -and we can breathe easier, knowing that the miracle continues. I'm KVELLIN' MIT NACHAS every day. Thanks, Alex, for reporting to us.

And a big Mazel T'ov on the recognition this site is getting. The word is spreading, that's for sure.

Thanks Alex, for posting the powerful poetry and the track safety petition link in the updates.

Add my voice to the many who are outraged by New Joysey Jeff's forced march of 60 yards with a broken leg before being put out of his misery. As I was contemplating the scenario described, I recalled the many horse rescue stories I've seen on Animal Planet involving bringing a helicopter in to airlift a horse out of an inaccessible canyon, or a mucky ditch, etc etc. Why can't this type of rescue/recovery be S.O.P. at the tracks? This must not be allowed to happen again. Not being able to access an injured horse at a track with an ambulance, in this day and age, is simply unthinkable.

If not for Barbaro, I (and I'm sure many others like me, who love horses but until now did not follow racing) most likely would not even be aware of this. If not for Barbaro . . .

Living proof of the living truth.

Hope Peace Love - CJ the craziest catlady (Blackie's Mother & Pleasure's Aunt) in Hammond IN, f/k/a CJ of T Bar J (Elgin IL)

Unbelievable Alex - such great news!!

Stay strong Barbaro.

Therese,
I believe there are probably many things that need to be improved - the surface of the track being just one of them. Insiders probably have more insight than an observer but not always so. Sometimes it takes someone with an impartial, unbiased eye to really see what changes can help both human and horse. My big gripe is that the humans know the danger and choose to do what they do anyway. Nobody asks the horse or gives it a choice and yet they pay the ultimate price.

Janice

C. Jaffe - right on!!!

Janice

Thank you so much for this site and keeping us posted on Barbaro's condition.
We're praying for you Barbaro.

This is a wonderful site dedicated to the recovery of Barbaro but I cannot deal with all the other horses that are dying on the tracks. This is getting overwhelming for me to read about this on an almost daily basis. The event at Del Mar last night is so inhumane I am just astounded. Why are the owners of these animals not demanding better treatment and care? What is wrong with these people?

anne

I agree with you completely. I keep thinking there must be something we can do but don't know what.

Does anyone know a way to contact the track officials? We'll probably have to wait until our West Coast friends get on later for help with that.

Janice

GOOD MORNING BARBARO AND ALL STAFF
IT IS SUCH A GOOD DAY TO WAKE UP AND CHECK AND FIND YOU HAD ANOTHER GOOD NIGHT.WE WILL KEEP OUR PRAYS AND CANDLES GOING FOR YOU.
BETTY AND BOB FORD PHOENIX

Good Morning Bobby,

Goood Morning Bobby and everybody.

Bobby you made my local news this morning. I did a little bit of a "HA!!!! I told you SO!!" when the TV station did the report about you doing "SO WELL!" A couple of weeks ago I had to email them and set them straight about you..Gave them a little piece of mind, I did. They were all quick with the headlines using the "E" word as soon as the "L" word was announced. I told them to come to this website if they wanted the facts about you.

Speaking of which, WOW! Good going Alex! Thanks A MILLION !!!!

Hi Laurie in MN and Deb in WI. Hope to meet you guys sometime soon. I too was pleased that there are Angels at Canterbury.

Shannon and Zeena.. I had raised that pool question a couple of weeks ago after the news about poor Gallant Secret. I too was curious about the need for more pools and trained staff. I really hope that the Barbaro Fund can help in this area.

Off to "pretend to be working again" while I minimize and refresh my comptuer all day LOL! I know You all know what I am talking about too!!

Bobby you are an awesome force of greatness, courage, cooperation, strength, gentleness,... you're calm, cool, and collected...with a little bit of that OH SO CHARMING fiesty-ness that we all love so much.

oooopppps..I'm gonna be late for work AGAIN...

your pal,
Leslie in MN

THERESE - the nightmare of poor New Joysey Jeff isn't "almost" criminal - IT IS CRIMINAL!!! Just another reminder of why I HATE racing! So maybe you're wondering why I'm on this site - it's because I LOVE horses! What is needed is a powerful (translate: famous) person to start raising hell about track conditions so this never happens again to another of God's creatures. Anyone know what celebs are animal people? I ASK EVERYONE who has reason to be encouraged about Barbaro today to stop and pray (and light a candle) for New Joysey Jeff and his family - PLEASE! My only consolation is that after the horror of his "forced march" he is now at peace and romping with some wonderful horses I have known and loved (especially Chancellor)and is also keeping watch over our buddy Barbaro!

...and now to a happier comment: it's hotter than blue blazes in CT, but it's a WONDERFUL day because of another comfortable night at New Bolton. Barbaro, you continue to inspire millions with your strength, courage, determination and intelligence - you CAN AND WILL be one of the survivors!!!

When you light your candles, remember that there are groups for PRADO, JACKS, DR R...as well as our hero! And don't forget to light one for New Joysey Jeff as well.
Here's to another comfy day to Barbaro, "The Champion of my Heart" - (t-shirt logo).

NANCY IN CT

Good Morning, Team Barbaro!

One Million Hits!!!! That's about as fantastic to read as my other 3 favorite words...

ACN...

Sweet Bobby J - another sweltering day here in Chester County. Stay cool, stay feisty, keep healing. Hope you get lots of carrots, lots of scratchies, lots of sling time to rest your legs.

I don't know about anybody else, but I'd dress like a carrot to get into ICU at New Bolton...5 minutes, Dr. R...all I want is 5 minutes...heck, 1 minute will do...:)

Margaret, I need to add one more dedication page to "Barbaro's Dream" and then I'll send it to you. I don't have any problems with it appearing on another website. I'll work on that later today and can send it to you tomorrow...thank you so much.

Thanks to all of those who have read my story and have given their support (and tears). This was hard to write from an emotional standpoint and I almost left out Gallant Secret...but I kept looking at her photo and I couldn't let her go. Even though it flowed while I was writing last week, I was sitting in the reception area where my girlfriend works trying not to cry.

I'm loving all the poems and songs that are being created here...wonder if we should look into publishing a collection of all these works and donating proceeds to horse rescue organizations - something along those lines - or charities of the Jackon's and Matz's choice. All this creativity is coming out now and its glorious to see it. Just glorious. Keep it going if you feel inspired. If anybody has any children who feel the urge to write...let them and show it here. Children have the most beautiful perceptions. Heck, my son is 23 and he STILL is teaching me...still showing me new ways of seeing things - as does his beautiful fiance (17 days till their wedding...hooray! I'll be a mother-in-law! Make all the jokes you want about mothers-in-law - I'm loving this because we all know the next phase...GRANDCHILDREN!!!)

Anybody know any publishers?

Alex and Tim, congratulations on creating such a successful website. Did you ever think this would happen? This is a once-in-a-lifetime occurance - where so many people are coming together and practicing love, faith and compassion. In all this time of conflict and upheaval, this site is a haven for souls like me.

To whoever made the connection between my friend's comment that B is a messenger and Messaging...thank you for that confirmation. It was right in front of me all the time...Willow will be floored when I tell her on Friday.

My prayers go to New Jersey Jeff and his family. That is a heartbreaking situation...he is the latest casualty this year. So many beautiful animals suffering just tears me apart.

Time to light candles, get my errands done and come back to air conditioning before it gets too blazing hot today.

Sweet B, you are in my thoughts and prayers every day. Sent energy to both your hind legs last night

Healing to all,
Lyn Gilbert

Good morning, Bobby!! ACN. Keep up the good work, Champ. We're with you today as we are every day, from now until.......well, until forever.

I love you, MA

Nancy,
You're right - hopefully someone will know some celeb names that could be helpful. Unfortunately, I'm not into star "worship". The only stars or celebs that I'm ga-ga about have 4 legs.

Janice

GOD BLESS BARBARO!

We all are blessed to have a part of Barbaro in lives, he is strong loved and has let us all know how to be a Winner! God bless everyone involved in his recovery. He has inspired me in my life and gave me the determation to never give up.

God's Speed in a very fast recovery my BOY!

Love and kisses go your way! Be Stong.

Thank's to all with your web site!!!!!!!!!

Love Carol

If anyone is interested I e-mailed both the presidnet of DelMar and the Director of Horsemans Services to convey my outrage over last nights incident with New Joysey Jeff. If you care to do so here are their e-mails:

president joeh@dmtc.com

Horsemans services lisai@dmtc.com

Thank you Anne,

I most certainly will.

Janice

Dearest Barbaro,

This morning, as I was getting ready for work with an ear cocked to the TV for weather news (hot, hot, hot) I heard the word “Barbaro”. I flung myself toward the TV set, where a picture of Dr. Richardson running his hand over you (could have been an old one) was playing. The announcer was saying something to the effect that your right hind was healing excellently with no problem, and the only area of concern was now the laminitis in the left hind leg. He then paused and said “This is an amazingly resilient horse”. Well, Mr. Newsman, this is not news to us, we’ve known that all along.

So, Barbaro, as I drove my one-hour, one-way commute to work this AM, I envisioned you still in the woods, but they are no longer deep and dark, you were standing in a sunshine-dappled glade, a cool breeze ruffling your mane and tail. I won’t rush things as I did before. Rest awhile, listen to the wonderful Dr. Richardson and NBC staff, who so obviously care for you. Won’t Mr. and Mrs. Jackson be overjoyed when you walk out of NBC! (Oops, I’m getting ahead of myself again…).

Love, will be at the vigil Saturday night 7 PM,

Good Morning Barbaro!
I'm glad to hear that you had another good night! Just a one day at a time. Thank you Alex Brown for this website and the updates. God bless you all.
Love~Kathy xoxoxo

Lots of prayers and positive energy for many more comfortable days and nights for Bobby.

Thanks everyone for all of the great poetry

Way to go Alex & Tim and everyone else !

Keep sending prayers & positive energy to Bobby.

Keep lighting candles for Bobby and all of the other great horses who give their all for us.

Please sign the Safe Track and No Slaughter petitions and spread the word - now is the time to get this done.

Thanks to Dr. R and the NBC staff for doing such great work with Bobby.

Nancy in CT,
Two celebs come to mind:
Wayne Newton - Arabians
Michale Keeton - Cutting horses

Here is a list of stars who are active in the Humane Society of the US, an organization that "has worked since 1954 to promote the protection of all animals." Maybe some of them could be contacted and enlightened?

Maria Conchita Alonso
Bea Arthur (Halt Hog Factories)
Ed Asner (Providing for Your Pet's Future)
Alec Baldwin (Choosing A Humane Diet, Halt Hog Factories)
Ed Begley, Jr. (Animals In Research, Halt Hog Factories)
Shari Belafonte (Fur Free Century)
Jessica Biel (First Strike)
Elayne Boosler (First Strike, Fur Free Century)
Berk Breathed (Fur Free Holidays, Karakul Lamb)
Ron Burns (Artist in Residence)
Dixie Carter (Fur Free Century)
Mary Chapin Carpenter (Fur Free Century)
James Cromwell (Halt Hog Factories)
Jenna Elfman (Fur Free Holidays, Pets For Life)
Mike Farrell (Animals In Research, Karakul Lamb)
David Foley (Fur Free Holidays)
Sara Gilbert (Animals In Research)
Bill Goldberg (Animal Fighting, Farm Animals, First Strike)
Whoopi Goldberg (First Strike)
Cathy Guisewite (Karakul Lamb)
Steve Guttenberg (First Strike)
Anne Heche (Fur Free Holidays)
Tippi Hedren (First Strike, Fur Free Century, Halt Hog Factories, Karakul Lamb)
Anjelica Huston (narrated public service announcement)
Kevin James (Fur Free Holidays)
Diane Keaton (Fur Free Holidays)
Vicki Lewis (Fur Free Holidays)
Ali MacGraw (Equine Issues, First Strike, Karakul Lamb)
Bill Maher (First Strike, Fur Free Holidays, Spay/Neuter)
Dave Matthews (First Strike, Fur Free Holidays, Halt Hog Factories)
Peter and Mary Max (Halt Hog Factories)
Rue McClanahan (Animals In Research, Equine Issues, First Strike)
Patrick McDonnell (Fur Free Century, National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week)
Mandy Moore (First Strike)
Mary Tyler Moore (Animals In Research, Equine Issues, First Strike, Karakul Lamb)
Frankie Muniz (First Strike)
Kevin Nealon (Animals In Research, Fur Free Century)
Alexandra Paul (Halt Hog Factories, Karakul Lamb)
Victoria Principal (Animals In Research)
Leah Remini (Fur Free Holidays)
Christina Ricci (First Strike)
Ally Sheedy (Halt Hog Factories)
Alicia Silverstone (Fur Free Holidays)
Britney Spears (Fur Free Century, First Strike)
Jerry Stiller (Fur Free Holidays)
Maura Tierney (Fur Free Holidays)
Joan Van Ark (Fur Free Century)
Betty White (Fur Free Holidays, First Strike)
Montel Williams (Disaster, First Strike, Safe Cats)
Robin Williams (Tuna/Dolphin)

ACN!! Way to go, Bobby!!! :-)

Torrential rain here...it's amazing and soooo refreshing after the heatwave we've had!

I saw that the racing was cancelled yesterday at Delaware (I think) because temperatures were over a hundred degrees!

Jo

Way to go, Alex and Tim, on the site...

Way to go, Bobby, on another comfortable night...

Grow, Hoof, Grow...!!!

lyn,

I'd dress like a carrot, too!!! Hmmm, maybe there are some costume shops around??? :) :) :)

Thanks Alex and company for the update.

Keep on fighting, Big Boy!!!

Wonderful announcing (mike c - I believe I'm going by memory)...

BELIEVE IN BARBARO!!!

Good morning all (I guess I'm #1,576,354) ;) and a GREAT BIG GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING to Mr. Barbaro! So glad for ACN and happy to hear you are making lemonade out of lemons!

Congrats on the success of TWR, Alex! Guess this will be a good case study for your Internet marketing class ;)

Have a good day all! Deep breath -- exhale -- positive energy flow to our Bobby!

I believe in Miracles -- his name is Barbaro Jackson!

Susan / Tampa

I love getting good news about Bobby when I wake in the morning. Love, love, love it!

Just in case someone as not seen this article about the Horse Slaughter bill, I am posting it again. It is the best article written yet. The writer gives sequence of events so far as well as what could or could not happen. It really is worth reading.

http://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/hanchette215.html

Jeannette in "stinking hot" Chester Co., PA

What an emotional roller coaster--

--thrilled for the success of this site

--ecstatic that Bobby had ACN (and was shown briefly on the Today Show news this morning)

--confused that Dr. R mentioned "founder" (I thought that was worse than L?)

--happy for the Jacksons' latest European victory

--overwhelmed realizing I haven't had time to read any posts since the 30th and now I'm giving up very reluctantly :(

--LISA, way too late to say I want 2 bracelets, too?(jfieberts@charter.net)

--hoping a small contribution I sent to Kennett last week made it into a basket

--interested that you can custom-order M&Ms, but it's pricey ($45 minimum gets you 4 bags), and you can get them in blue and green (Lael Stable colors) but you're limited basically character-wise to Go Barbaro! or We Believe! (anyone interested, check it out at mymms.com/bday28)

--devastated about New Joysey Jeff. If it was too slippery for the ambulance to get up the slope, it's too slippery for horses to be working out. I've been a fan of racing since the early '60s and I don't ever remember being afraid of breakdowns back in those days. THIS MUST STOP. I signed the petition a long time ago. Del Mar should be taken to task about this. It's totally disgusting.

Love all your beautiful poetry, everyone, and MIKE's race calls.

ALEX, you are so cool to post all these article links.

Bobby you are one smart dude. Folks at NBC, keep those cool breezes blowin' on our boy.

Grow, hoof, grow!

And to Walter, China, Mary L., and everyone who needs a ((((((hug))))) and some XOXO's, consider it done!

If I've left anyone out, forgive me...you're all amazing.

JANICE FROM FLORIDA - I agree with you on which celebrities are worthy of our devotion. However, we've all helped make some human celebrities rich - whether it's by purchasing a movie ticket, renting a dvd, buying a book etc. So I think this issue is so critical that it's time to "use" them!!! I've been watching Don Imus on MSNBC today (thanks to a day off from work!), and I know he's a wild man but he does have a horse ranch in the Southwest and they do a lot of charity work there with handicapped kids...so I'm going to attempt to find a contact email for him.
EVERYBODY, if you know of any celebs who are horse/animal people, please try to get them involved in the track safety nightmare. Like it or not, this country is most likely to hear the people with the biggest names!
ANNE M - thanks for the email addresses! I'm signing off here now to compose messages of outrage to them.

GOD BLESS BARBARO - I believe in him, I believe in miracles!
Nancy in CT

these poems are getting to me! They're lovely. I sit in front of my computer blubbering!. My kids know when they hear that --it's about Barbaro.

!7,000 hits yesterday--I wondered why I couldn't get a comment through. Good going Barbaromaniacs.

Would someone please tell me the address to light a candle? I can't seem to find it.

I'm so happy ( and daily relieved) to get the morning update on Bobby. Each report is a gift! One day at a time for our boy.

I have a picture up in my room at school of Barbaro. It says, "Believe in miracles." People walk in and will ask why I have a picture of a horse on my wall. I explain, "THAT'S BARBARO!!"

Enough of my chatting--time to get ready for work. Please hold down the fort today, you guys are great.

As always, dear Bobby, much love, positive energy and care for you and those around you. Most of all God bless you and hold you today Barbaro.

Good morning everyone,

I've heard those words, "another comfortable night", so all is well and I can begin a new day.

Barbaro, rest well in your sling today in air-conditioned comfort. Let the nurses wait on you, giving you scratches, carrots and peppermints whenenver you want them. It's all about you baby boy.

One day at a time, that's all any of us is asking. One good, comfortable, day at a time. We're all in this with you sweetheart.

Skyler

Positive updates cheer me, my heart soars
Knowing with each passing day, more hope than
before.
Amazing Barbaro- you have been, right from the start,
In spirit and courage, coming from within.
You uplift us all, showing character and grace,
Showing how possible it is to stay in the race--
Barbaro, you have lit the way,
All who love you will continue to hope and pray--
That progress is made, and you will be a healty
horse someday,
Grazing in pastures,under a sky so sunny blue,
A miracle in our world, that did come true.
We believe in Barbaro!

Thank you, Alex and Tim!

ACN! Life is beautiful today. Rock on Bobby!

May Mary L continue to improve, along with the rest of our Maniac family.

WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!
WE BELIEVE IN BARBARO!

Lor in PA

Barbara...

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=barba

Jo x

Dear Bobby,

I have been hoping & praying for your speedy recovery every day, and I am multiplied by thousands, probably millions of well wishers! I check this site, thanks to Alex & his team, to stay on top of EVERY snippet of news about you. Thanks you, Gretchen & Roy, and thank you Team Barbaro for persevering the struggle and saving his life!!! Bobby's spirit sparkles through the toughest times!

Barbaro - I signed the petition for track upgrades, hopefully together we can save other horses!(heart) I really enjoy watching the videos of you, they display your intelligence, beauty and strength. I especically like the "Run for the roses", I watch it every day - it shows you in all your glory!!! They all make me cry, you are so precious! I would love to see a picture of Bobby wearing the rose wreath! :-) Hang in there baby!!

My heart also goes out to New Joysey Jeff(in heaven) and the people who cared about him, and all the other horses who have suffered cruel fates on the track at Del Mar. I can not believe people take the time to care and feed these beautiful animals and they let them be expendable. Where is the logic? common sense? Where is the love?

I love you Bobby XXXOOO, keep fighting!!

Jen

P.S. Hey Alex, can you put a link to "The Run for the Roses" under the Barbaro Fan Media link. I looked all over your site for it before -- but it is linked under the text "Barbaro as a baby?" and is not easy to find at the bottom of August Update 292. Here is the link, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz5xzK4q6Xw&search=derby

Nancy in CT,
I'm with you - 100% I hadn't thought of Don Imus, but why not?

Please keep us updated!

Thanks,
Janice

At the risk of sounding like a real downer, we can't forget about the dozens and dozens (hundreds and hundreds?) of small tracks out there that get NO coverage. When horses go down in big races, and at places like Del Mar, Arlington, Belmont, etc., they get pretty major coverage. But what about Finger Lakes? Mountaineer? All the harness tracks? My guess is that there are many more horses being put down than the general public hears about, and I would hope that one of the outcomes of this site (with all of its terrific activists) would be to raise awareness of the need for safety at ALL racetracks, for ALL horses (not just expensive ones with well-heeled connections--let's face it, of all the animals out there, Barbaro needs our help a lot less than many of the others), not to mention ALL jockeys.

OK, climbing down off the soapbox. The news yesterday about Barbaro is terrific--couldn't be happier. But across the country, there's a long way to go...

Teresa

GOOD MORNING HANDSOME!!! I got to work and read the three greatest words ever!!! I am so proud of you!
Hope you have another good day and I will check on you later. Remember baby, we are all here with you for the long haul, we all love you so very much!

HUGS & KISSES!!

Karen - TN

Other celebs with horse connections.

Patrick Swayze-Arabians
William Shatner-American Saddlebreds
Bo Derrick-Thorobreds
Tommy Lee Jones-polo

Lyn G.,
I think publishing these excerpts would be a fantastic idea. In fact, I mentioned it on Monday, but got no response that I saw. I had said that one of the charities could really benefit from the proceeds.

Sometimes I think these posts come so fast that folks don't get a chance to browse through all of them. I know my contacts just about pop out of my head by the time I get to the last one!!!

I think we should look into this!!! Perhaps it could help alot of horses.

Anyway, another great night for Bobby is the best news we could get and the fact that the broken bones have healed (at least that's what I got from Dr. R's comments, but for the L, Bobby would be in a splint), so now we just have to get hoof to grow. Not bad for a horse with super lousy odds to live.

Keep the faith, it's working so far!!!!

Bernel
Florida

Teresa,
Thank you for that reminder - you are absolutely correct. No horse - regardless of fame or non-fame should be subjected to inhumane or unsafe conditions.

Faye and Linda,
Thank you for the celeb names.

Janice

Tim, this site of yours is so overwhelmingly professional and thorough. I (like everyone else it seems) have been vigilantly following Barbaro's condition and progress. he indeed is unique and represents perhaps the pinnacle on this earth of all we (as humans) try to achieve....

I was catching up on the articles and went to ESPN (the other article that really said 'the truth' on New Joysey Jeff.

I agree with everyone it's hard to get angry with the track etc., One almost wants to say, ok guys, you try walking that distance with a newly broken ankle, foot, etc., and see how it feels... then maybe they would do something. I agree with C. Jaffe like Animal Planet there are ways to get the animal(horse) to a safe place..

Okay, I'm done --- thanks for listening..

GO Barbaro!! Grow that hoof!!

Well put Therese about the terrible fate of New Joysey Jeff - why the heck did they let the horses run if they couldn't even access the track??? Then they knew not to let the rest go after him......

If they are going to allow young horses to race before they are even fully grown with strong legs to run on, then they should be doing everything possible to ensure they run in the safest conditions. All tracks aren't going to invest in the millions of $$ for new racing surfaces - that's the reality. But for God's sake, improve the track conditions and don't allow horses to run under possibly dangerous conditions.

Truth is - they shouldn't start them until 3 YO anyways. Make the triple crown for 4 YO's and spread out the time between races, like in Canada. Our triple crown races start in June and end in August. Do it for the sake of the horses.

As always - prayers for a steady recovery dear Barbaro.

GOOD MORNING OUR DEAR BOBBY!
It's going to be another beautiful day hearing
the positive updates! Hang in there buddy.
You're in our thought and prayers always.

ALEX... OLLTB! great news on your website! Thanks again Alex for all you do. Thanks for being you.

WM & CL - You continue to amaze us with your beautiful poems. Barbaro would be proud.

TLC - Thanks for your beatiful poem as well.
Its just unbelieveable what love and passion can do for the world.

TO ALL: I'm very interested in hearing more about Del Mar. Thanks for the email posts for the contacts at the track. Please keep all the articles on breakdowns coming.

HAVE A GREAT DAY MR. BARBARO JACKSON.
GOD BLESS,

Debra, WI

Great coverage in SI and Andrew Beyer column this a.m. in Washington Post concerning breakdowns.

CONGRATULATIONS ALEX! guess you'll be making the talk show circuit. When you're on Letterman, let me know so I can be in the audience that day. I can see both you and Tim Woolley as guests.

Barbaro, you're doing great Big Guy! ACN. Stay cool in this dreadful heat.

You have brought much needed attention to the improvement of working conditions for your brother and sister race horses.

CJ- super suggestion about the airlifting. It's time these guys were given the proper treatment.

Later Big Guy.

Love ya,
Edie

Good Morning Everyone,
It is sooooooooo hot here in CT. 112 today. Those wonderful words ACN make my heart sing. It was nice to see Dr.R.upbeat yesterday, it reinforces the positive.

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro,
Good news again! You are spectacular! Stay cool today eat lots of carrots, apples, and green grass, boing, bounce and sway. You are an angel sent to us by God you are so special and you are so loved. Keep up the great work and feel good.
I love you with all my heart and soul.
Kisses and hugs,
Renee

Guys, "Good Morning America" this morning was running on the bottom of their screen about our sweetie Barbaro and how is leg is heeling and that the owner commenting he continues to seem bright and happy. I did not listen to the entire broadcast as they may have slipped in a 10 second update from the announcers, but was still great to see on national tv at 7:00AM EST.Barbaro got billing on his health along with Pres. Bush and Castro! Out of the three, you know who I would pick for President!!
Cathy from North Carolina

Thank you God for Bobby's right and perfect healing, and for his complete recovery.

Bobby - Magnificent Spirit - another day closer to freedom!

The Light of God surrounds him
The Love of God enfolds him
The Power of God Protects him
The Presence of God watches over him
Wherever Bobby is, God IS

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

Hi Alex, please post Jeannette's link in the update section.

I love getting good news about Bobby when I wake in the morning. Love, love, love it!

Just in case someone as not seen this article about the Horse Slaughter bill, I am posting it again. It is the best article written yet. The writer gives sequence of events so far as well as what could or could not happen. It really is worth reading.

http://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/hanchette215.html

Jeannette in "stinking hot" Chester Co., PA

Posted by: Jeannette at August 2, 2006 12:42 PM

Good Morning, Big B!! Hope you had a restful night, now look forward to a day of eats, treats, snoozy naps and a couple a nips at Dr. R and his staff (how could we ever thank them enough?) Take it one day at a time big guy, and you'll win this race, too. You made the Today show, we are so proud of your progress.

God bless you, Barbaro and may He continue to bless you with good days and nights.

I'll be praying for you as always and checking through the day..

Have a good day everyone.

anne m...

Thank you for the email addresses of the president and horsemans service group at Del Mar.
(presidentjoeh@dmtc.com)and (Horsemansservicelisai@dmtc.com)
I have expressed my outrage to them both for their irresponsibility in the tragic chain of events leading up to New Joysey Jeffs tragic and probobly preventable demise. Shame on them.
Everyone...take action, please, let them know they were irresponsible in letting a horse go out on a track that was too wet and slippery for the equine ambulance to access it!!! The horse had to wait 19 minutes for the ambulance, and then hobble 60 yards to get to it with a severe compound fracture of its front leg. Sick and wrong. Someone needs to be held responsible for this.

Great news about our sweet Barbaro...thank you to EVERYONE out there who is so caring and concerned about Barbaro and other horses and praying so fervently for his recovery...he has already worked his miracle...we are finally taking action to protect these precious creatures...Believe in Miralces...his name is Barbaro...How can I get a Barbaro bracelet???

Glad to have found a site with updates on Barbaro. Praying for you big boy.

Thank you Jennie,
When I have time tonight, I will go over all this wonderful information and hopefully come up with a plan of action.

While I'm as ecstatic as everyone else about Barbaro, I can't tolerate knowing that thousands of horses every week are facing the fate of New Joisey Jeff. Most of them won't have the opportunity that Bobby has to receive treatment from the "best" in equine care.

Janice

Great news this morning. Have a good day everyone! I'll be walking out the door with a smile on my face after reading the latest update.

Jeanette
Edie

Thanks for posting that link again. It's REALLY important that we remember the vote is coming up on September 7. If any of you have not contactacted your representatives yet, PLEASE do so. We're running out of time!!!
I am trying to find out if there is anything else that we can do as a group to help HR503 pass.

We have so many people here that care that it would be a shame not to "use" us in some way.

I have e-mailed my representative asking his stand on this several times. Have not gotten a reply. I see that he has a local office and I'm going to try to go over there in person today.

I know there are quite a few issues we are interested in but time is running out for this one. Think we need to channel our energies into this for the next few weeks.

As long as Barbaro remains stable and keeps having ACN, let's rally for this Bill.

Thanks

Isn't Viggo Mørtensen a horse person too?
I know he bought two horses that he's filmed with...one from Lord of the Rings and he also bought T.J. who played Hidalgo.
Most actors bring home props, but he seems to bring home his co-stars :-)

Jo

Good morning Barbaro - big guy - so glad you had a good night last night. prayers do get answered and miracles do happen.

Dr. R, and your staff - thank you thank you thank you for helping these miracles to happen with your expertise and education so Barbaro can get his miracle and get healed.

Mr & Mrs J - thank you for not giving up on this beautiful amazing wonderful animal. I love him with all my heart and am one week exactly older than him and about the size of his head! I pray for him many times during the day.

To all on this site, thanks for accepting us (mom & I) into the barbaromaniacs.

Have a great day and stay cool

Love, Kitty Cat Ladee Elizabeth & my mom

GOOD MORNING SWEET BARBARO!!! In my thoughts as usual.

Viggo Mortensen is hot!

Mary
Re: Barbaro bracelets...what we have been doing is just letting Lisa M (lisa@bellaregalo.com) know how many we want with our email addresses. I dont think they are ready to ship yet, but thats as much as I know. I emailed her and she sent a picture of the soon to be finished product...they look awesome.
Good luck.

Alex, congratulations-keep up the momentum!

Re: Celebrity issue raised on this site-
I have been pulling together comments/suggestions. I have access to many people here in NYC-We have to write-up our plight before we can present it. Remember, it's hard to get their ear and you only get one shot at it. I will be happy to champion the cause and will help anyone/everyone.

Have a great day-

Bobby, be good and eat your treats.

Lisa NYC

ACN YES!

I am looking forward to the day you go home big boy.

Thanks for all the support in the petition too, you guys. I was watching Americas Most Wanted last Saturday and it was dedicated to Adam Walsh, John Walsh's murdered son. You would not believe what they had to go through to get the new Federal law passed on sexual offenders. It is mind boggleing that it did not pass last year. Yes they had to bring it back. Poor Jessica Lunsford, and how many other kids, had to go thru all that pain and suffering for those politicians to realize that a change had to come. Which brings me back to our cause. This will be a real battle. I mean if John Walsh had to fight for Adam's law, imagine the struggle for this. However, it can be done. But we will need more than 370 sigs on the petition, we need thousands! Keep telling everyone you know. They may think you are nutty, but we need to show that everyday American's are concerned enough to want a change. I admit it, I am discouraged, but I have started to notice that now we are getting more men to sign, not just ladies who love horses. We CAN do it. For Gallant Secret, New Joysey Jeff, and all the other beautiful horses who have given their all for our pleasure. Lets help make it safer for them and the brave men like Edgar who ride them all the way to victory.

http://www.petitiononline.com/cares/petition.html

Thank you for all the updates! I check this site every morning and throughout the day for updates on Bobby!
I hope you have another great healing day!

Thanks to all that are helping Bobby! You are all wonderful!!

God bless Bobby and all of you!

Colleen

I went out for my run this morning listening to my IPOD when one of my favorite songs from the 80s started playing. The chorus goes something like this:

"Here's to you my little love with blessings from above. Now let the day begin."

The next song that came on was U2s Walk On.

Both songs took on a new meaning to me this morning.

Alex thanks again for this site!

Barbaro you are the best!

Very delighted that Barbaro is getting better and stronger with each passing day God is listening to all our prayers. I will pray and light candles every single day until I see him getting out of NBC and I will continue praising the Lord for his miracle.
Those news about Del Mar and others places that horses are dying because of negligence are just killing me. Something has to be done to prevent these tragedies and Pronto! The celebrities involvement is a great idea.They have a lot of power changing the minds of people specially the politicians.I will light a candle for that poor creature and his connections.I will never put a foot on racetracks like that.
Alex congrats on your success with this wonderful site.I feel at home here.You deserve all the credits for all the hard work and time spend to give us all the updates from our heroe,our beloved Barbaro.I am so blessed I found this site.

Cathy, I am with you!

BARBARO FOR PRESIDENT!!!

Good morning Grandma Bea and Ladee...you don't have to thank anyone here....we thank you for being part of the team... remember, we can't do it without you and everyone else. Power in numbers; power in prayer.
Good to see you here.

Gotta go. I love all "my ladies" and gents here. It's so great to hear from everyone.

Have a great day, ya'll, and stay cool Bobby. No biting!!!

On second thought, Bobby, bite all you want...after all YOU'RE BARBARO!!!!

Congratulations Alex on achieving 1 million visits....Your reports each day to all of us are invaluable, Thank You!!

Barbaro, once again you have given us another gift...a day w/ you doing well!!! God Bless you!!

Even though I probably will never have the chance to feed you a carrot or scratch behind your ears,or look into those courageous eyes of yours, I am comforted by the fact that you are healing from your injuries and there are GOOD, GOOD people that are caring for you now, and always will be caring for you for the rest of your life.

Have another comfortable day sweet boy.

An Idea for the DelMar incident.

I know that there are a few here who have mentioned that their line of work is marketing, writing and Public Relations.

Perhaps one of you talented folks could draft us a professional and rational General Letter that cites the incident at Del Mar and all the recent breakdowns. This letter can then be used by anyone here and sent to the contacts at our own local racetracks. We would simply be reminding them to not let this "Jeff" incident occur at thier facility.

I am just thinking that it is a way to spread the "Message" and give us an opportunity to begin to act as group.

Wadda ya think?

LEslie in MN

Our Dear "Beautiful Boy,"

Another restful night! St. Francis is walking right along side of you, Barbaro, and angels are watching over you, too. We thank God and the UPenn/New Bolton Center veterinary team for taking such excellent care of you. Barbaro, keep nipping and swinging; and, enjoy your apples, carrots, mints, and sugar cubes! Love Ya, Donna & Ed L.

Good morning Barbaro and friends! I'm glad to see some people still talking about the incident at Del Mar with New Joysey Jeff. We talked about it alot last night (West Coast People!). It's important to send those letters to Del Mar. I plan on doing so today. As more people wake up and come to the site today, maybe we can get some ideas generated about things we can do. We have to try. Barbaro is helping to pave the way for change. While track surface probably did not play a role with him, it has brought the awareness to people so we can make change and help to save others.

Please light a candle at gratfulness.org for our fallen horses like Gallant Secret and New Joysey Jeff. The are in group "angels". Please continue to light them for our Bobby too. Grow hoof grow!!!!

Ashley

Barbaro you go Boy!!!! I just love it that the news is now on a positive note again for quite awhile. I hope and pray it stays that way. Barbaro you are so strong and so smart. You are my inspiration I am hypothyroid and have trouble losing weight and I need to get out there and get walking so I can lose weight. I am looking to you for inspiration. Being hypo makes my legs and joints hurt somewhat but I think if Barbaro can be strong and go through what he is going through well then I can go through a little discomfort as well. Plus if I lose weight it will help my cholesterol and blood pressure. So Barbaro you are my hero and my inspiration. I am just so proud of you.

Alex thank you so much for your updates they mean so much to all of us. Knowing that Barbaro had a good night and is ok allows me to get away from this computer and do things that I need to do. Today we are going to Madison Wisconsin to go school supply shopping for my daughter. I plan on walking when the weather is no longer in the 90's here. These things I can do knowing Barbaro is ok. Barbaro is a fighter he is an inspiration.

Thank you so much to the Jackson's for this wonderful horse who means so much to me and to others. Thank you for giving him this chance. People tell me I should be able to just get out there and walk and do it for my own good but ya know sometimes we need a reason to do it. We need someone or something to look up to. Barbaro is who I look up to. He really is my hero and my inspiration. Maybe by the time Barbaro gets out of the hospital I will have lost alot of weight and will have lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

God Bless all of you.

Believe in Barbaro
Believe in Miracles
Believe in Dr. R

Micahel's Miracle

Have a great day fellow barbaromaniacs!!!!

Jo Edwards:

I believe the director of Seabiscuit also bought the horse that played Seabiscuit (I remember hearing that awhile back)

ACN!!! Keep them coming big guy!!

Linda H in Denver

Please let's not forget about the poor horse at Del Mar last night. Can you imagine him standing there for 19 minutes in pain waiting for an ambulance. What is wrong with these people. Do they not have any empathy for animals. Please let's do something for the sake of all horses. Barbaro has brought us all together so let's do something in his name. Don't let this go on !!!

good mornin' BIG BOY...glad to hear u had another comfy nite..i know those massages sure help uu feel good..soo enjoy them and all ur treats and love that is coming ur way..
i hope ur day is restful and comfy for uu once again..i saw on the news that ur owners say uu look HAPPY & BRIGHT...that is soooo good..
ty mr & mrs jackson for that info..thoughts are with uu during this time of healing..
ty alex and tim once again for everything..
bless all of big boys medical staff...yall are the BEST....

BARBARO UU ARE A TRUE CHAMPION...
KEEP HEALING BIG BOY..

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN..

HUGSSS CARROTS AND LOTSA LOVE..

Mary Langkamp-

That's great that Barbaro inspires you to walk.

I am recovering from a major hip surgery and finally starting to get active again. Sometimes when I'm walking/running it still hurts but I push on. Thinking of Barbaro is what pushes me on. I think, if he can do it I can do it, and it helps me continue on when I feel I can't walk another step. This horse is truly an inspiration for me and many others.

Ashley

Someone please tell me about Del Mar last night??????

Replying to Jo's message below, good idea! But the person you really want to raise awareness in combination with Viggo is John Fusco,the screenwriter. He was involved with "Hidalgo," "Spirit, Stallion of the Cimmaron," and owns a ranch in Vermont for his American Paint Horses. IF we are thinking big, why not get him involved??
-Carol

[Isn't Viggo Mørtensen a horse person too?
I know he bought two horses that he's filmed with...one from Lord of the Rings and he also bought T.J. who played Hidalgo.
Most actors bring home props, but he seems to bring home his co-stars :-)]

Sally-

Go to update 29 and look at Mike C. post at 5:52 pm. Have a kleenex ready.

Ashley

So relieved to find ACN this morning. I'm getting used to reading that - but I certainly don't take it for granted! Keep healing, beautiful boy. As always, thanks Alex et al.! The recognition that this website is getting is so well-deserved.

Barbaro's baby brother's name suggestions

Dynarouge
heir to the throne
obrotherwhereartthou
brotherly love
Champion Prodigy
My brother's a Warrior
Michael's Miracle
Little Big Man
Restore the Order
Heir to the throne
Our Sweet Prince
Barbaro's little brother
Dr. Fixit
Dr. Dean
Miracle Man
Little B
Dynavilla
My Brother is Who
Holy Mackerel

Carol..the more we can think of and get involved, the better!!

Jo

Thank you God, another good night and I'm praying, another good day for the "sneak biter".

Alex and Tim, congratulations on this site. You all are doing a wonderful job, don't know what we'd do without you.

Poor New Joysey Jeff, it's as if the horses are disposable, somehting happens and they don't work anymore, so throw them away. It's heart breaking.

David-

My top 3

My Brother is Who
Dr. Dean
Michael's Miracle

Thanks
Ashley

Another great night for Bobby!! Hooray!! I sure would have had all my horses out of Del Mar by now. What is wrong with those owners? The best thing they could do is move on out and go somewheres else. That would literally force Del Mar to change their track surface. I would like to know why Jeff was on the turf course if it was so wet!!! I thought they didn't run horses on a turf course like that.

Just saw the list of name suggestions for B's baby brother -

Here's some more -

Keep The Faith
I'm A Believer
Brother's Keeper

Alex, Had no idea over 1 million people have visited you website until early this am. Barbaro is so excited everyone is going to pray for him along with others (Jacksons, TEAM BARBARO, Edgar, Mike Rea & family, others injured horses, the continuation of Michael's miracle. Barbaro thinks
we should change the poem he helped write to include the new corrected facts which came straight from the horse's mouth (even though Barbaro knows it's coming from yours). He's feeling well enough to ask---

Alex, can you somehow get the counter to show the physical numbers/hits as each person or horse visits???

Here is the new corrected revised addition version of Barbaro's Recovery Road with Barbaro's nickering approval---still laughing inside! He says keep the powerful healing vibes coming!!!!!

~~~~~Barbaro's Recovery Road~~~~~
by Wm, Cl Shaw, & Barbaro Jackson

Another day that goes into night -
Our Barbaro "Bobby" continues his fight!
Powerful will and spirit so strong -
Keeps healing right as time marches along!

The resounding cadence he clearly hears -
Turns prayerful tears back to joyful cheers!
Stable and comfortable, caring and able-
Now he is greater than legend Clark Gable.

This Hero brings nations to vigilant prayer-
and his GOOD NEWS travels faster than air!
Peoples voices heard far and wide-
Cheering our "Bobby" on his new ride!

Songs of praise ring through our land-
Adapts to his sling with a helping hand!
Loving nuzzles Team Barbaro returns-
Wiser and smarter than man, "Bobby" learns!

He's captured our hearts and given us Hope-
Be soldier or child, he helps everyone Cope!
Setbacks in life will only be fleeting-
As Barbaro "Bobby" hears our song's greeting!

Raises us all to stand on mountain tops --
Barbaro's Recovery Road never stops.
Mystifying faith, he walks on stormy seas-
O' Lael legs move gracefully as you please.

Glimpses of him in us, inside ledge's boulders-
'We are strong when we are on your shoulders.'
Moving slowly, trotting faster, eager to see-
Keeps raising us up greater than we can ever be!

Our Barbaro's REcovery Road may be long -
His hero's heart rhythms inspire poetic song!
Ambassadors from all states must unite-
Campaigning for Barbaro's toughest fight!

One that will change horseracing forever -
Horse and Jockey athletes safer together!
Make up your mind and do what you must-
For our Barbaro's sake, he's asking your trust!

"Citizens unite" says Barbaro's voice-
Show Congress Track Safety is the right choice!
Eleven thousand strong daily visit this site.
No small feat in facing Barbaro's plight!

Help make a difference, heed Barbaro's call-
When this goes before Congress this coming Fall.
Take time to review all the facts of this case-
Go to Petition Online thinking with grace.

What if I had to travel Recovery's Road too?-
How would I make things better for you?
Won't you please take some time to stop in?
Where positive difference helps Barbaro win!

Recovery Road may appear seemingly long-
But our Barbaro continues to keep us strong.
"The pen is mighter than the sword", once said.
Rest easier now "Bobby" comfortably in bed!

Reporters and journalists are helping out too-
Spreading GOOD NEWS on campaign's trail for you.
Come join voices and hands with our Barbaro-
Be his ambassadors to correct life's "uh oh"!

Change for better, Recovery's Road new name-
Help Barbaro with us make our new claim!
Our Congress listens and understands-
What is needed for Track Safety in our lands!

Two hundred thousand plus travel page views-
as Tim Woolley Racing keeps spreading good news!
Barbaro's Recovery Road may be long-
with adoring fans keeping Barbaro strong.

Beyond the prayers must our pensmanship speak-
Help make our horse athletes safer every week!
Thousands can make all the difference today-
Sign the petiton while Barbaro munches top hay!

He thanks you with nods, bows, and a wink-
For making his day while all of you think!
What if I had to travel recovery's road too?
How would I make things better for you?

Remember Michael's Miracle as all of us pray-
Keep lighting those candles each night and day!
Whispering Barbaro to heal better than ever!
Reminding Team Barbaro 'Never Say Never.'

Listen, there's whispers 'Don't You Quit!'
Not on our watch while all of us sit!
Watch Miracles happen on Recovery's Road
Let Mike Rea's and Barbaro's stories be told!

Lightens our spirits, we breathe easier now-
while GOOD NEWS spreads like wildfire, WOW!
Raise up your voices and sing us a song-
as Barbaro's & Mike's Recovery Road is long!

Send your GOOD WISHES and special gifts today-
While Barbaro eats special Lael grass and hay!
More than prayer, we now must all think-
Save our horse racing athletes from the brink!

Of broken down horses, we will talk no more-
as it's time for "Bobby" to snooze and snore!
YOU CAN MAKE the greatest difference for him-
Sign that petition Online helps Barbaro win!

A new kind of race so pick up your pace-
Come in and visit and show us your face!
Stop "Oh No's" and "Uh Oh's" before they begin-
Barbaro's campaign travels where noone has been!

Small step for horses, one giant step for men-
Start today with a click of a key instead of when?
Change Recovery's Road name to Better Road soon-
Time is of essence as this day approaches noon!

Takes but a moment, a flashback in time-
Moments keep passing, hearing Barbaro's chime!
Go if you must, but remember these words-
Todays Hopes are Tomorrows Can Dos...
Make Racing Tracks safer for thoroughbred herds-
Jockeys and Horses need to hear the good news!

America cares, how much will that be?
Putting words into action for citizens to see-
Campaign for Barbaro until we make a difference!
Recovery Road is our Better Road with reverence!

Go to www.petitiononline.com/cares/petition.htm

David, I like My Brother is Who and Obrotherwherearethou and Heir to the Throne. I know he's Bobby's brother, but he is is own horse.

Edie

Read about Del Mar - I am heartbroken - what is wrong with people - Del Mar should be more prepared for this sort of thing - couldn't get the ambulance close to the horse so walk the horse to the ambulance - how stupid - that track should be sued until the rafters come down.

I love the list of names - Dynavilla is great, of course I love Dr Dean, My Brother is Who - love it!!!

Bobby - glad you had another good night. So did I - I slept very well - unusal for me!!! You have a great day - rest, relax, eat, nip nip nip, boing boing boing!!! xxoo and scratchies.

Aunty Sally

s/b he is his own horse

Too fast to post. Not enough checking.

Edie

Seabiscuit was played by two different horses,
one POPCORN DEELITES resides at "Old Friends" in Kentucky. The other "Rich in Dallas" resides
at Linn Farm in Virginia . You can read about them on the Old Friends website:
http://www.oldfriendsequine.org/bio-popcorn.shtml

WOW! These poems have us crying, but in a good way. What talent Team Barbaro has!!! I think we need to name a Barbaro Poet Laureate!!

Barbaro- We are so proud of you!! What courage and inner strength you have. May God complete the healing already taking place... God bless you son and all those around you. May His divine presence continue to envelope you and keep you safe.

Add this to the list for names of Barbaro's baby brother: Brobaro.

Love and peace to all..

The incident at Del Mar actually happened Monday in the late afternoon. Not last night. for FYI.

Good morning report again -- thank you, Alex. More good news... The horses in Saratoga have a day off... due to the high heat the powers that be (New York Racing Assn) decided it was too dangerous to allow the horses to run today's (Wednesday)races. Wondering what the connection between NYRA's decision and the fact that many people are looking at the safety of race horses these days. Thanks, Bobby, for holding the space open for that, and to Tim and Alex for giving us a place to grow a more respectful connection with all horses. Enjoy your day in your air conditioned stall, Bobby.


Warmly (literally) Susan in Saratoga

Faye:

re Seabiscuit - Sorry, I thought I heard that on the "Making of" video they seem to make for EVERY movie that comes out. I remember the director saying he fell for the horse, but which of the two?

Linda H in Denver

just read about the horrific demise of new "Joysey Jeff.(ESPN) What the hell is going on? That poor animal had to walk 60 yards on a busted up leg, because the turf was too wet for an ambulance to access? Why were any horses allowed out there if that was the case? Wrong, wrong, wrong. Shame on them.
My heartfelt prayers go out to the New Joysey Jeff connections. What a shame. What a tragedy for that poor animal."

SECOND THAT, IN SPADES. ENTIRELY UNACCEPTABLE. From now on, let the humans and their vehicles go forth and see if they can safely access the turf track after a rain, BEFORE anyone gives the trainers the go-ahead to put their horses out there. Maybe if a few track stewards fall down and get an "owie", they'll think twice.

My heart just aches for this horse, and for his trainer, who is obviously devastated.

Barbaro, I am so happy you are doing well today. I hope everything continues to go well. I am happy for you and sad for the other horse that had to walk on a broken leg. I don't understand why some people think it is okay for animals to suffer. I will never understand it to the day I die. I hope and pray you never have to suffer, Barbaro. My prayer is for you to be okay and other animals don't have to needlessly suffer. It's so cruel and brutal-it breaks my heart in a million pieces. I love you, Barbaro, and hope you have a wonderful day!

just read about the horrific demise of new "Joysey Jeff.(ESPN) What the hell is going on? That poor animal had to walk 60 yards on a busted up leg, because the turf was too wet for an ambulance to access? Why were any horses allowed out there if that was the case? Wrong, wrong, wrong. Shame on them.
My heartfelt prayers go out to the New Joysey Jeff connections. What a shame. What a tragedy for that poor animal."

SECOND THAT, IN SPADES. ENTIRELY UNACCEPTABLE. From now on, let the humans and their vehicles go forth and see if they can safely access the turf track after a rain, BEFORE anyone gives the trainers the go-ahead to put their horses out there. Maybe if a few track stewards fall down and get an "owie", they'll think twice.

My heart just aches for this horse, and for his trainer, who is obviously devastated.

LISA IN NYC - From your post re your New York connections, I'm feeling like I stepped on more expert toes (see my post 8-2-06 12:03 pm) - consider it a case of "a (deeply concerned)fool rushing in." HOWEVER, in my defense I will restate my firm belief that (right or wrong), the folks with the big names tend to be heard - after all, who's heard of Nancy in Hamden, CT?
So what do you propose as the next step? Speaking for myself, since I can't possibly read all these posts when I'm working, I'd love to be on your email lists for updates/suggestions - time is of the essence here!
mllebutterfly@sbcglobal.net

Nancy in CT

Linda,
It must have been "Rich In Dallas", because Popcorn is at Old Friends. The director must own
Linn Farm, or stable him there.

HEY EVERYONE......IMPORTANT HR503 INFORMATION

Just hung up the phone with John Hettinger. He is the gentleman that was the focus of the article in The Blood-Horse magazine. He is a member of the The Jockey Club, a trustee for the New York Racing Association and received a Special Eclipse Award in 2000. He is one of the leaders in the movement to ban horse slaughter.

I contacted his farm and, when I told them what I was calling about, they immediately gave me his direct number in Saratoga.

Told him about our group and that we wanted to help. He was very grateful and spent some time talking to me. We discussed the possibility of some of us going to Washington. He gave me the name and number of the person handling the public relations for this campaign and suggested that I call her and see if it would be something that she might want to put together.

We don't have much time so we need to act quickly.
Please let me know if any of you on the east coast would be willing to go to Washington for this cause. I'd like to have an approximate number before I speak to her.

I will be out for most of the afternoon. Could someone PLEASE repost this message throughout the day so we see what kind of response we get.
Then I'll call her tomorrow morning.

Thanks.

Shelley...sounds really encouraging. I'm a little too far east, but I'll make sure I re-post this message throughout the day.

Jo

Jo

Thanks. I appreciate it!

Anne m. -
thank you for the addresses of the group at Del Mar. I too have sent e-mails to them expressing my shock. I hope they do something if enough people complain.

Alex - congratulations on your milestone achievement of one million pageviews! And thank you for providing accurate updates every day. It is very much appreciated.

Healing thoughts to precious Barbaro!

Wm & CL - That is an increible poem!

ShellyA - Wonderful news. I have your post saved on my laptop and will post it several times today. Thanks for all of your work on this.

ShelleyA,

Do you know when the Washington trip would be??
Janice

Good Morning, Beautiful One. Another good night!

Good Morning, Family!

Anita and Cathy, you made me laugh! I know there are things going on in the world, but the minute any Bobby news pops on the TV, I RUN to turn it up!
Beautiful poem, and congrats to Tim and Alex! And still many thanks for the daily updates.

For those who say racing is cruel and hate it, please don't. We are all concerned, for EVERY horse! The Wonderful Jacksons, Tim and Alex are, for the most part, the RULE and not the exception.
Del Mar officials are working hard to try to figure out what is wrong....they have x-rayed and sonogrammed the track, and are baffled.
No horseperson ever wants to see a breakdown and that is a fear we all share everytime horses go to post.
There is an AP article out, about Dr. Dean talking about the Laminitis, I don't know if it has been posted yet. That is the part that makes me sad, he has been recovering so well in his right hind, but the cast can't be taken off since he can't put weight on it due to the left hind. But there are signs of some recovery.

Three horses played Seabiscuit, one was Rich in Dallas, who is at Old Friends. Michael sent me a beautiful print of him for some volunteer work which I have in my "sports room".
Love to all,
Susan

Teresa please post the addresses of the Del Mar people. I would also like to send them my thoughts on this horific accident.

I'm with Shelly in Toronto. They're ripping up tracks to check for defects. They're blaming owners for not disclosing previous ailments. We know the injuries result from blowing these horses out too early. Maybe those in favor of running the Triple Crown with 3 year olds should let their kids blow their arms out as Little League pitchers. Oh, no we wouldn't want that.
Marilyn in Jersey

Janice,

Don't know but it wouldn't be until after Labor Day when they resume. Just wanted to have an idea of how many might be able to go before I make the call.

ShelleyA - Depending on my workload and the date (of the hearing I guess), I might be interested. Please keep us informed. Now, exactly what would we be doing?...

Hooray! Can now take a sip of my coffee and a deep breath after another good update!
You are doing so good Buddy! Amazing how many people are checking up on you every day! You are so beautiful and courageous Barbaro and obviously inspiring!!!!

Anita

Not exactly sure but John Hettinger said that they might be able to set something up for a group of us to visit several of the representatives in Washington to get the additional support needed. They now have 203 co-sponsers and need 218 to pass.
We COULD possibly make the difference.

I don't really know much about politics so this is new ground for me also.

Wm and Cl

:O brilliant writing.

are you really Maya Angelou or someone like that???

Unbeleivably beautiful thank you

Leslie in MN

Sally and others interested in voicing their concern...here is the copy of the message from anne m with the address in it:

If anyone is interested I e-mailed both the presidnet of DelMar and the Director of Horsemans Services to convey my outrage over last nights incident with New Joysey Jeff. If you care to do so here are their e-mails:

president joeh@dmtc.com

Horsemans services lisai@dmtc.com

Posted by: anne m at August 2, 2006 12:12 PM

Hola Barbaro Nation,

Thank God Saratoga is not racing, I agree with you Susan, I think that the increased attention on horse safety may make people more cautious. Wonderful!

Our Barbaro is probably going to make positive changes in horse racing.

Tim and Alex y'all will be celebrities soon. Can you see the movie about Barbaro? Hopefully the regular posters will have a scene in the movie. I hope they don't portray our wackier posts, LOL.

I know I'm silly and getting ahead of myself. I know Bobby has along way to go but while he is doing well I'm going to rejoice and send postive vibes to our champ.

Only 3 weeks ago I thought there was no hope and spent 2 days in despair. Then I found my fellow Barbaromaniacs here and I felt less alone and more hope. To all of you posters and Tim and Alex I will be eternally grateful.

Mike Rea keep healing and fighting, you are in my prayers.

Keep on nipping Barbaro, playing is good for the soul and helps in healing. I'm looking for a big enough carrot costume to sneak into NBC. Barbaro don't gobble me up if I make it, I'll be the only crying carrot you've ever seen. Rest and heal champ.

Marky

Theresea -- can you let me know who your group is in Del Mar that you're contacting?

Susan W -- well put. As a former owner/breeder who ran at Del Mar, went to early morning workouts for years, I can personally attest to the fact that EVERYONE OUT THERE -- trainers, exercise riders, grooms, track personnel, and even owners (sic) take the racing industry very seriously and no one has any but the highest consideration for their horses. Please don't talk about what you don't know about.

This site is generating great synergies, Lisa in NYC will do great work, and so are others of you that I have spoken to. But, if you read the article about the horse that broke down in yesterday's morning work out, it was just a horrible set of errors that occured. Same as when the ambulance couldn't get up the icy driveway in north carolina to rush my father to the hospital while he was having a fatal heart attack.

Please use your energies more constructively.

Thanks. Just had to vent.

Nancy In Ct-Nobody is stepping on anyone-we are all in this together. It's difficult to pull people together when we are in different locations and haven't met or spoken. Let's just keep our thoughts going and I will contact you.

Marky - keep me in mind for a carrot costume - perhaps we can go as a bunch of carrots!!!

Susan,

The ambulance in North Carolina had no choice, your father had a heart attack

The racetrack owners and trainers have choices.

ShelleyA - OK, so 15 more representatives needed I gather. Does John Hettinger have a list of the reps that are already sponsors and a list of those we would be visiting and trying to get to vote our way?

Just read espn regarding New Jersoy. What a shame,and waste of life.
and to think they made this animal walk to get medical attention. and we call those in charge humans what sick people, let them walk when they have a compound fracture and in pain. B--tards.

Back to Bobby, knowing that the people around you have a heart of gold continue to get well
love you
ann

I'm in for a costume too. I want to be an baby organic with the greens coming out of my head...this way when the cutie goes to bite me I can kiss him first. ;)

I went to the petition on line website, but was unable to locate the one regarding track safety.
Can anyone help me?

I just posted my joy over Barbaro, but then read what happened to New Joysey Jeff. This is why I do not watch horse racing. Since Ruffian I have been unable to watch. I still cry when I think of that day.

Sureley there are enough posters and lurkers here to start demanding better track conditions, better emergency care at the track and less risky races for Barbaro's "equine siblings" Barbaro celebrity can acomplish anything.

Marky

You bunch of carrots! You have me on the floor laughing!

What happened at Delmar is dispicable. I am out raged. These people better get their heads out of thrie a**es. Safety First I thought? I don't even want to think about that poor horse, better off where it is. Bast**ds!!!!

Hello everyone,
I'm in work and can't monitor the messages all day. I do want to be included in whatever needs to be done for our equine friends ( to make it safer for them). I'll check back tonight.

ShelleyA - would this be a 1 day trip? Not sure if I can get off work again. I've taken a few days this week for the family visit. Also, I'm not close enough to drive and don't know if I can afford to fly. Too bad we don't have a wealthy patron who could sponser us.

Janice

Can you imagine how much pain Jorsey Jeff was in and then having to walk 60 yards? I can't even imagine what that poor horse went through. It just boggles my mind.

Anita, off the floor girl join us one more for the Great Barbaro... he's hungry tee hee

Sally, you are a trooper!

However,something tells me that if we show up as a bunch of carrots on steroids, we will be carted off to the nearest loony bin. That is how we would be portrayed in the "movie".

Then again nothing is too much for a hug from our nipping champ. We can't take Pam however. Love ya Pam, but you KNOW we can't trust you to behave around Dr.R.

Marky

Anita,

Here is the list of co-signers for H.R. 503.

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:HR00503:@@@P

ShellyA,

I may be able to join you in D.C.

We really need to convince our congresspersons while they are at home in their districts during the month of August...many are out in the community running for reelection.

Brenda

Amie, we are better off not knowing. He is in a much better place now, where no harm will come to him anymore. God Bless him.

Thanks, Alex! :-)

"Barbaro got billing on his health along with Pres. Bush and Castro! Out of the three, you know who I would pick for President!!"

Me too, and he's the one with four legs!!! LOL

I remember reading about Bobby's first operation on his right hind, and it showed pictures of a special rubber shoe they fitted on his left hind, knowing that he would be resting his weight on that foot and so lessening the risk of laminitis.

I'm not going to panic...I'm just hoping that now he's using the sling the risk of laminitis in his other feet will be far less. Fingers crossed!

Anyway...we have to stay positive and not let these worries get us into a panic. Deep breathes!!

Grow hoof...fuse bones!!! I love you, Bobby!!

Jo

Good morning Barbaro Family,

Alex, WOW - great numbers!! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you and your team! Effort = Success! Nice work!

The poetry is wonderful, moving, and uplifting. Thank you TLC (Laura) and WM Wm & Cl. I have a new box of Kleenex now...the tears are flowing.

Bobby, you continue to amaze us with your spirit. Have a wonderful day today, be happy in your "jolly jumper," and sneak a few "love bites" in Sweetie. You are a charmer! We love you all the more for it!

Elizabeth....

http://www.petitiononline.com/cares/

Jo

Let's go light candles for his hoofs to stay healthy.

Good day Barbaro and all the Barbaromaniacs!

Praying for another healing day, though it'll be a hot one! Just take it a day at a time!

The poems you all have written are fantastic. I have a box of tissues by my computer for when I read the posts.

Here's to you Bobby! Stay cool today and keep on healing......and snacking......and swinging in the sling....

Thoughts and prayers with you always..

Thanks again Alex! You are the best, really!

Nancy in Va Beach :)

I'm heading to light some more candles Renee!!

Nancy in Va Beach

Me too!!!

Jo

Precious Barbaro:>) Just lit your morning candle. Praise our Father for giving you "another comfortable night". May He give you another day filled with lots of POSITIVE HEALING and free from any discomfort. Amen

Love you very much,
Jeanette Cavalier

Good morning, Barbaromaniacs: May you have a pleasant day filled with peace and harmony.

Remember our candles at www.gratefulness.org

"THANK YOU FATHER FOR THE MIRACLE OF BARBARO"

Anne,
No, that was Barbara's father.

Barbara, how sorry I am to hear that. And vent away. Good to see you, always. I know what a good owner/breeder you are. It shows in every post you make....which, are too infrequent for me. Love to hear from you.

Anne, yes, choices can be made, such as scratching Saratoga today due to heat. And we like to think we are making the best ones.
But believe me, every thought in our minds was on our horses well being and safety.

Always,
Susan
Believe in miracles.
Believe in Barbaro.

Alex,

You are a dear man!

Thank you, thank you for my prayer list for Saturday nights vigil!!! and the extra tidbits of news on Bobby!!! You certainly scratched my need to know itch.

Alright Big Boy! Keep up the good work and we'll keep up the big prayers. Let's get that hoof growing and get out of that darn stall. Keep healing to the right hind and grow baby grow! to the left hind hoof.

love and prayers.

On another note I have sent the petition to some new friends. Hoping for more signatures and support.

God Bless Barbaro for bringing these issues to the fore and helping us to come together for his equine brothers and sisters.

I am emailing those #@%^&@ at Delmar. SHAME on them. God bless New joysey Jeff, may he rest in peace.

Shelley, count me in for Washington. I promise not to wear the carrot costume.

Marky

Hi Barbara,
the email address for lighting a candle for Barbaro is www.gratefullness.com, when you click on that it will give you an org. email address click on that and it will take you there, if you want to light a candle for the Barbaro group type in barba for the group, good luck!
mary

Thanks, Susan W. :) Appreciate the insights and kind words. All the best to you and your barn.

We used to scratch our horses regularly from the fair meet at Pomona in late August/Sept...too much smog and heat, so did all of the other "greedy" owners.

I know that emotions run high regarding mistreament of any animal. Rather than sending a "flaming" email (and believe me I have done this in the past too) I am just hoping that we can try to stay focused and professional about our empassioned pleas for improvement..
See "Barbaro's Recovery Road" for a reminder about Bobby's class and prefessionalism.

Again I ask:

An Idea for the DelMar incident.

I know that there are a few here who have mentioned that their line of work is marketing, writing and Public Relations.

Perhaps one of you talented folks could draft us a professional and rational General Letter that cites the incident at Del Mar and all the recent breakdowns. This letter can then be used by anyone here and sent to the contacts at our own local racetracks. We would simply be reminding them to not let this "Jeff" incident occur at thier facility.

I am just thinking that it is a way to spread the "Message" and give us an opportunity to begin to act as group.

Wadda ya think?

LEslie in MN

Posted by: leslie in MN at August 2, 2006 01:38 PM

Thanks, Alex!

So, the Nipper is chipper!

Great news. I especially enjoy hearing Dr. Anderson's assessments, because her info is that of a vet AND a friend of Bobby's.

Keep it up, Bobby. One day at a time! Grow, hoof, grow!! Heal, leg, heal!

"HEY EVERYONE......IMPORTANT HR503 INFORMATION

Just hung up the phone with John Hettinger. He is the gentleman that was the focus of the article in The Blood-Horse magazine. He is a member of the The Jockey Club, a trustee for the New York Racing Association and received a Special Eclipse Award in 2000. He is one of the leaders in the movement to ban horse slaughter.

I contacted his farm and, when I told them what I was calling about, they immediately gave me his direct number in Saratoga.

Told him about our group and that we wanted to help. He was very grateful and spent some time talking to me. We discussed the possibility of some of us going to Washington. He gave me the name and number of the person handling the public relations for this campaign and suggested that I call her and see if it would be something that she might want to put together.

We don't have much time so we need to act quickly.
Please let me know if any of you on the east coast would be willing to go to Washington for this cause. I'd like to have an approximate number before I speak to her.

I will be out for most of the afternoon. Could someone PLEASE repost this message throughout the day so we see what kind of response we get.
Then I'll call her tomorrow morning.

Thanks.

Posted by: ShelleyA at August 2, 2006 02:20 PM"

Other links to remember.....

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=barba

http://www.petitiononline.com/cares/

Jo

Love your site, it's the first place I come in the morning (and periodically throughout the day) to check on Barbaro. Thanks so much for keeping us well informed. His well-being means so much to so many. Continued health and healing - grow hoof grow! Love to Barbaro and everyone involved in his care.

Another comfy night...Bobby, you do not know the meaning of "quit"...the miracle continues...Home For Christmas...

Brenda
Anita

Couldn't figure out on that list the co-sponsors that withdrew.

And your're right. Catch them whereever you can.

I'm stopping at my representatives office this afternoon.

NJJ has relations to Barbaro....Dynaformer

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=65465&subsec=1

Shelly A -- your best bet is leveraging the public relations firm, they'll take this thing and make it happen, they will use the angle of all of the exposure this site has received (applause here, Alex,Tim and your crew, take a bow)...and weave it into their public affairs program. Go girl.
ask to speak with the senior account executive at the PR firm.

Shelley A: I am on the East Coast a lot for work and always have reasons to get there - Depending on timing, I would be interested.

Barbara Kerr

That's why I wanted to have a rough idea of our numbers before I call. I really believe it can get some great exposure.

I also was unable to pull up a link on www.petitiononline.com/cares/petition.html to sign the petition regarding track safety. Does anyone have any more accurate info about where to find it?

Have another good day, big B., and stay clear of the dreaded big L.

Peggy

Barbara Kerr

I had only read a few postings this morning and I
was already feeling uneasy because when I last
looked at the board yesterday the postings seemed to be,(for the most part), going in the right direction; however, this a.m. there seems to be a prevailing, and somwhat hysterical, to my way of
thinking, reaction to this poor horse's unfortun-
ate and untimely demise.

Thank you Barbara Kerr for your posting, as you are 100% correct in what you said and I concur
with you.

And I would like to say that my family raced
horses for a very long time (not now)...and be-
cause we ranch we have had many (hundreds) of horses on our ranches, so this is coming from
a person that loves, values, and is insistent in
our own business that horses be treated as they
would wish to be treated. We have had cowboys
that did not subscribe to that especially well...
not all of them. The only reason that I am including this personal part is because you have no way of knowing that I am not someone who doesn't know about horses, or doesn't give a damn about them...which is quite the contrary.

I would like to tell you this little story and
then I promise I will sign off.

When I was young my family and I spent many, many
happy hours at the racetrack. I always loved
the exitement surrounding racing...the bright
colours of the silks...I thought all the jockeys
were cute... the weather...the crowd...the whole
"enchilada"....I really believed that nothing
bad could happen in this rarified world...and
then one day, our friends in the next box over
had a horse running...the horse had to pull up,
as did Barbaro, right in front of where we were
sitting...he had broken his leg and was shot
right there on the track in front of all of us.
To say the least, it was horrifying...and I re-
member our friend saying, "this is a gut-wrench-
ing business"...and so it is. It is wonderful
when everyhing is going right...when it isn't it
can be "gut-wrenching". Our friends comment
helped me many, many times during my lifetime
when I have had to make tough decisions regard-
the life or death calls that one must make if
they are to be in the horse business, and I have
never made the decision to put a horse down with-
out many tears and the greatest of pain.

Forgive me for this little walk down memory lane.
Thank you for your patience.

Barbaro, you are in our prayers without ceasing.
Peace, Love, and Health to all of you.

Andrea

Good Morning Barbaro!
I woke up really early because of the thunderstorm and turned on NBC to check on the news and weather, and before I knew it I saw your beautiful face and bright eyes posing for the camera with Dr. Richardson, with all good news at that! What a wonderful sight in the morning to brighten up the day! I am so happy for you that the band is growing on your hoof and that everything is looking up, you looked as handsome as ever on T.V., tell the staff at NBC and Dr. Richardson to keep up the good work, and I hope to see you on NBC lots more with more good news! My best wishes are with you Barbaro, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Alex, Kim, Eduardo, NBC, and Mr. Matz, Dr. Richardson and his staff and all at Bolten Center, your are in the best care and everyone loves you. I hope your staying cool with this awful heatwave we're having, keep the air conditioning comfortable for yourself, and stay as positive and strong as you can!
Lots of love to you and lots of hugs!
You have made it a sunshiny day!!!
mary

Good for you, Shelly A.

Thank you Alex for the new information from Dr Anderson.

I pray for all the things for Barbaro that you have listed. I know that these are the concerns and focus on those as well as his appetite and attitude!

So thanks so much again and Barbaro, we're all cheering you on!

Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro

Andrea, thank you for sharing your past and experiences. I think I cried for a whole year straight after I had to part with one of my hunters who was a former racehorse from our barn, and an Our Native, btw....

This has to be truly "gut-wretching" everytime a member of Team Barbaro even looks at that great horse....it's so evident that they love him very much, as all of us in the racing/breeding do this for love. It's to expensive to do it for any other reason.

Re: the Delmar incident

My two cents: I do agree that errors were certainly made. However, I do feel that it is incumbent upon those with the authority over a racetrack, football field, NASCAR track, WHATEVER, to make sure the athletic field is reasonably safe and accessible by emergency equipment before allowing athletes onto it.

We see incidents sometimes where humans athletes are injured or killed because of unsafe conditions, such as excessive heat or lack of safety equipment. Sometimes the desire to have the competition go forth drives the decision; more often, it is error and/or misjudgment, or lack of knowledge.

For example, Dale Earnhardt Sr.--his tragic demise pointed out gaps in drivers' safety that NASCAR has since addressed.

When situations like New Joysey Jeff's arise, we need to learn from them. There was a lot of rain. Everyone knows wet grass is slippery and can lead to falls and injuries, whether it's on a racetrack or in one's yard or on the soccer field. That's why they roll out the tarps in baseball stadiums when the rain starts.

Hopefully, this horse will not have died in vain, and hopefully in the future, greater care will be taken to make sure the surface is reasonably safe before the horses and riders are allowed to go forth, i.e., let some time pass and let some of the moisture dry from the track surface.

Faye,
Thanks for the link to Old Friends. What an awesome place, just wish I had lots of money to send on to them and other places like it. For anyone else who hasn't checked out their site it's:
http://www.oldfriendsequine.org/bio-popcorn.shtml
SO glad to know there are places like that around!

Go Bobby Go
Healing thoughts coming your way ALL the time!

Nancy in Va Beach :)

Leslie,

Great Idea. Okay, any of you writers/marketing folks willing to yake this on?? See leslie's post!

Marky

Bobby is all over the news today. On 2 different radio stations this morning here in Tampa I heard updates on Barbaro. One of the captions was "Don't count out Barbaro". Prior to leaving for work I saw an update on the Today Show. I am glad these news outlets appreciate the fact that there are an awful lot of people who want to hear news coverage on Barbaro!!!

Peggy...

http://www.petitiononline.com/cares/

I've also put the link on a couple of other sites where I have a profile, so hopefully that'll bring in a few more signatures!

Jo

Hey guys, I have been having to lurk more this week due to work being crazy! Are the staff @ NBC being taken care of this week?

Karen - TN

Peggy:

I just tried this link and it came up:

http://www.petitiononline.com/cares/petition.html

Linda H in Denver

Bobby:


Gee, I could have been the third poster this morning but didn't post. Rats.


for Lyn Gilbert I have some things to do to set up the website. Thanks for giving me until tomorrow. Am I smart enough to do this?! I hope so.


It's not going to be anything fancy. And I won't have a guestbook. I'll just have some space for this. But at least people can come and read it.


Lyn you do need to decide if I have to copy-protect this, so that others can't download it. Otherwise anyone can come in and copy and paste it to their hard drive...but you can write me offlist about that.


Give me your email once more...


Michael's Mirace

Janice in Florida and Sally in Key West- Don't know about you guys, I'm always a little nervous
when the "cone of death" looks like its heading towards us.Don't know where in Fl. you are Janice. Weather guru Brian Norcross said we probably wont know till the end of the week which path it will take.

Bobby - Glad to hear that everything is going well. Thinking of you all the time. Love, kisses and carrots.

What a great way to start the day, hearing the great report from Dr. R.!!!! Bobby is chipper!! This is the best news we've had in several weeks.

Gretchen Jackson is a class act. I'm so glad Barbaro belongs to the Jackson's. She's visiting him twice a day with hand-cut grass from her farm. I love the Jackson's!!!!!

Poor New Joysey Jeff. What a tragedy. I can't bear to even think of him having to walk for 60 yards. I've seen horses run on tracks where the mud is up to their knees. They never call off a race due to muddy conditions. I know NJJ was on the turf, but my point is, any horse could be injured in muddy conditions on the main track or the turf. Why isn't the ambulance a four-wheel drive????? GEEEEEEEEEEs The tracks should certainly have the ability to get to an injured horse quickly in ANY TRACK CONDITION!!! (YES I'M YELLIING)

Del Mar, Arlington Park, ???????? This has to stop. It's just cruel and I'm a horse racing fan from generations of horse racing fans!!!!

I have not been able to sign the petition because I've been blocked out. (I guess by my server or internet service) I'm going to Dallas this week and I will find a computer where I can sign the petition.

C-caring
A-advocates
R-regarding
E-equine
S-safety

Love to all who love Barbaro,
Sandy

I went to light a candle for Barbaro, Mike Rea, and New Joysey Jeff. I ended up putting New Joysey Mike on one of the candles so if Joysey Jeff's connections see it, please know I made a mistake and I apologize. I am so sorry for your loss.

In this world of so many tragedies, many of wdhich are humanmade, there stands Barbaro, like a beacon, proclaiming Life is Valuable, Life is good, I want to live. Someone wrote in the postings that Barbaro is a truth. I think that is very profound.

In the future, when someone looks back, they will be astounded by the changes wrought by Barbaro, an injured horse standing in a stall! !

God bless him in his fight for life. He is winning.

No matter how long it takes... I will be here praying, checking on, and loving Barbaro. Of course this includes Dr. Richardson and NBC staff, the Jacksons, Michael, Edgar, Tim and Alex, the Barbaro extended family here, the florist, and any others I may have forgotten.

We are HORSE hands across America and all other Countries.

KEEP THE FAITH!

Leslie in MN

What a wonderful idea!

Being reminded about the Jackson’s/Bobby's class and professionalism I think helps us all refocus on our “mission” helping & stopping horse/animal cruelty. Certainly by our sheer numbers we can make a difference. I really love the idea of a well worded blanket letter draft for all to use. While flaming messages are gratifying to write, they rarely produce the results the writer hopes to achieve. As a large group we certainly can get the recognition that can help stop senseless cruel behaviors. Another thought, if we could somehow get the tv/radio media to back our group efforts; that might bring the type of change we are all looking for!

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200603.html

for all my fellow south floridians, here's the 11am update on TS Chris.

Nancy in Va Beach,
I know what you mean, I too wish I had tons of money to help many places like Old Friends. But we have to do what we can. I'm doing a portrait model of Charismatic that will be 100% donation to Old Friends. I don't have money, so I'm donating my talent/time. (Charismatic is in Japan along with many other American champion race horses.) And BTW Charismatic's story is extremely similar to Barbaro's. He won the K. Derby, Preakness, and came in 3rd in the Belmont
- only because he broke his left front leg - otherwise he would have been a triple crown winner. The photos of Charismatic on the track with his jockey holding his broken leg till help arrived looked much like some of the shots of Barbaro in his breakdown. His surgery was a success but was then sent to Japan as a breeding stallion.
I'm doing this in honor of our dear Barbaro! Do what you can, every little bit adds up.

Andra,

With all due resepect, I can tell you love horses and have more knowledeg than I will ever have about horses.

However please respect those of us who cannot simply accept the deaths of many horses as just part of the business. We are not hysterical. We are committed to improving safety and hold racing officials to the highest standards possible.

If we simply accept the deaths and suffering of horses for OUR entertainment, I do not believe we can be counted among horse lovers. Yes the business is gut wrenching and just maybe we can improve it for those noble creatures who will literally run themselves to death for our pleasure.

Marky

Marky

JANICE, I signed the petition and wrote my representative here in NJ ref: HR503!Let us all keep up the work..we have found in the canine arena,expression is the best form of making the politicians listen...the more names the more leverage.
Alex, way too cool a million, you and all connected with this wonderful site deserve so much. As I and many others have said, my day begins and ends with TWRacing!
Once again,have spread the "vigil"info...can't let down any of the positive aura for Babaro.
There is no doubt he is an angel!!!
So glad for ACN and hope the day returns the same.
Again, many thanks to all NBC,Dr R,Michael,the Jacksons, you and yours. We have all shared in the incredible mystique of this HERO-BARBARO!!
BELIEVE IN BARBARO
BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
YOU ARE THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS!

The Del Mar incident is stupid tragic for sure. Have any of you been following the problems at Arlington?
20 breakdowns in 61 days!

Check this out:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/other/horseracing/cs-060729arlington,1,5007498.story?coll=chi-sportsnew-hed

Go Bobby Go!

Hello, fellow Barb-arians,

Every positive update is the best way to start the day. Barbaro is doing a good job at doing everything that his wonderful owners, and crew of caretakers are asking him to do.

The dangerous DelMar and other tracks issue is what I would like to put back on the table today. We all have a wonderful opportunity (because of our love for Barbaro) to make an impact.

First: I would encourage EVERYONE to sign the petition. Then, go to your E-mail list, and any online "community" that you might regualrly visit, and tell at least two friends to tell two friends, and so on.

Next: Tell them about the Horse Slaughter Bill HR503...to call or write their Congressional representative TODAY...also tell two to tell two etc.

Then: Also spread the word to encourage OWNERS, TRAINERS, and FANS to BOYCOTT DEL MAR. If we speak to their (DelMar's) pocketbooks they will listen. Tell two to tell two etc.

Tell everyone you know about these issues...Tell your neighbors, your vets, your feed store clerks, etc; post notes on their bullitin boards, call local talk shows, anything you can do to get the word about these issues out there.

It is no accident that we are here. Barbaro's work is not just to heal and live. He has brought reportedly a million of us together. Let's help him get it done.

NANCY!
Great to see you found OldFriends.
Michael B. is a great guy...I have talked to him for hours on the phone...
Get on the mailing list! And go to the open houses. (they just had one, probably another soon)

Barbara, you're a good one. Keep on posting, girl.
Andrea, I read your post, you're right...it can be gut-wrenching. Thank you for sharing.

Susan E. I agree that some things can be eye openers...for one, you brought up Dale E. Sr. While not into Nascar, I found that shocking and am glad the safety harnesses were fixed to avoid what looked to me like a minor accident.
And no, I do not want your 20 lb cat....unless you want to trade for a 25 LB. Schipperke (ok. ok. I know she is big for the breed) who is sitting here biting her nails.

Proud Carrot!!
Always,
Susan

Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro

"For those who say racing is cruel and hate it, please don't. We are all concerned, for EVERY horse"
Posted by: SusanW

It continues to amaze me that anyone on this board would tell anyone else what to think. Alex posted rules/guidelines about posting on this board. Try not to offend, try not to be offended - remember those? And the reason he had to post them was to help get the board back on track - hoping this would put the focus back on Bobby, horseracing, and I've forgotten the other ones he mentioned. But I guarantee you it was not, cats, how to pill cats, wine and whose drinking it, infatuation with Dr. R., etc.!! Those posts offend me - but I have to scroll past. Perhaps you could do that for the folks voicing their opinions about horseracing, rather than tell them not to speak. Lord, at least they are talking about horseracing - and for those not in this industry, it is beginning to look like a difficult place for a horse to be.

Bobby is a NBC because he is a racehorse, the horses that have died on the track were there because they were racehorses. The horse yesterday, walking on a broken leg was there because he is a racehorse. We are all here for Bobby, and our love for him is requiring all of us to become more aware, not only of the slaughter issues, but of this industry. There is a problem, and the statistics disagree with your assesment that this is the exception. The Jacksons, in my humble opinion, don't look like the rule in this sport, anymore than Bobby is the average horse.

Now, I apologize to the board and to Alex and Tim if I have offended them in any way. But to tell people they can't voice an opinion regarding horseracing just doesn't seem fair or right.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

Good morning big guy :)

So glad to read the news this morning and see that you once again are doing well. I think of you always and continue to send healing thoughts and prayers your way. You are such a good boy for your docs and nurses, keep it up. Have a great day today, another on the road to recovery.
BIG hugs, kisses, ear scratches, nose rubs and MUCH LOVE!!

Will check in later. Love you handsome,
TLC (Laura)

**PS, thank you Alex for posting my poem - and many, many thanks for keeping us all updated each day.

Linda Lee

I LOVE that name for our group
Horse Hands Across America

Great!!!!

Barbara Kerr...thank you for the TS update. We in FL have one more storm to worry about and it's only August.

Susan A, Tampa

Marky,We need to chat..only two reps from our state John Linder and John Lewis (probably your rep and mine!)have signed onto H. R. 503 If you want to scheme off line my e-mail is brendabrayton@aol.com I also need a source for good cuban bread in GA.

One of our IT Team members used to be a farrier. He's so optimistic about Bobby...and he just made me watch Secretariat's Belmont...

Grow Hoof Grow!

Brenda

Thanks, Mary S. Nice to see you posting.

Thank you for the update from Kathy Anderson. God, I pray specifically for for healing for the bones in Barbar's right hind, for the hoof to grow in the left hind, and for both hind legs to remain infection free. Then I pray for protection from "L" in the both front feet and the right hind. Thank you God for his miraculous healing. Barbaro, the "chipper nipper"!

Mary S.
I don't recall asking anyone to change their thinking, just wanted to point out how much love there is in racing.
I spent a lot of time explaining that to those who told me I was in a cruel sport, and maybe I am a little sensitive to the issue.

Sorry if I offended you in any way.

Always,
Susan

Good Morning Barbaro! So glad to hear that Dr. Anderson has seen you. ACN and a massage to boot! You are certainly spoiled, and you deserve it big guy. Stay cool today, and tell your hoof to keep on growin. We love you lots big guy. Enjoy your day Champ!

Good morning everyone :)

I emailed Del Mar yesterday, and CC'd it to others on the contact page. I will let you all know if and when I receive a response, and you all be sure to do the same. Here is the link for their contacts.

Del Mar Contacts

I am so happy that Saratoga is not running today. This heat can be barely be managed by a person with air conditioning let alone a 1000+ pound thoroughbred in full stride. Thank god for small miracles. And I would have to say YES, that public awareness right now had to be at least a small factor in their decision not to run.

xoxoxox

Thanks Judy!

I know that there is so much talent amoung us. Perhaps Susan Chiellini?? I think she said she owns a PR firm??? Or one of the many elequent TB owner/breeders that we have heard from here often.

WE all know that we can do this...but just have not quite figured out how to mobilize.

Trips to Washington are in the works...thats a start. And then maybe this idea to address some of the concerns at the racetracks would be a unifed step in the right direction too? Just hope we have a volunteer or two to compose the letter.

Leslie in MN

MARY S - BRAVO!

Wow...Hi everyone...I have to admit I take a deep breath before I check the latest update...Then, sweet relief...I feel as if good fortune has truly smiled upon us, and I pray it stays that way!
I love the description of Bobby as the "chipper nipper..." that is so cute and suits Bobby to perfection...
I can see that the board is a bee-hive of activity, today...So many posts to catch up on...did spot the "dancing carrots" reference...
Yegads! That's it...just toss out the last shred of dignity we have left...
Love all of the posts...many views...all united in our love for Bobby...

Response to my e-mail to Diana Degette on HR 503:

Dear Ms. Hayte :

Thank you for contacting me about H.R. 503, the "American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act." I appreciate the opportunity to learn your views and share mine.

You may be pleased to learn that I am a cosponsor of this important legislation. It would prohib it the buying, selling, or shipping of horses to be slaughtered for human consumption. I also voted for an amendment to the 2006 Interior, Environment, and related agencies appropriations bill, sponsored by Rep. Rahall (D-WV) that would prohibit the sale or slaughter of wild, free-roaming horses by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The amendment, which passed 249-159, overturns a last-minute provision attached to last year's omnibus appropriations bill that allowed the BLM to sell wild horses and burro s. As it turned out, many of these animals were subsequently sold to slaughterhouses and shipped overseas. Federal law prohibits the slaughter of these animals for human consumption in the United States . Please be assured that I will continue to support humane animal population management on federal lands.

Again, thank you for letting me know your views. Please feel free to visit my website at www.house.gov/degette . There you can sign up for my e-newsletter to stay up-to-date on current events in Congress. I look forward to our continued communication.

Linda H in Denver

Oh, Barbara Kerr...thank you so much for your post re...tropical storm!

I just typed this to several at Del Mar. Racing is a sport that just needs safety guidelines and not to be banned. Carriage horses suffer in this heat too so I e-mailed a company in St. Louis and filed a complaint with the Missouri Humane Society and that night they were out there looking at the horses and I got a nice response from the carriage company. Letter writing and e-mailing does work even though it seems like so litte. Here is what I typed trying not to throw to much emotion into it. You guys are all great though, so kind. It's amazing. Here is what I typed:
I'm sure the track is still in shock over the put down of New Joysey Jeff but please consider in the future of placing the horse ambulance closer to a track entrance that is always accessible. This was quite distressing to hear that the horse had to wait 19 minutes for the ambulance and then walk on his broken leg. I'm sure the injury was about as bad as it could be for the horse to be put down but it was a shock that the evacuation process of the horse was so unorganized. Please re-evaluate this process so in the future this can be done quickly and efficiently out of respect for the horses that use your facility.

ShelleyA - Went to the http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:HR00503:@@@P website to see if the congressmen from my area were co-sponsors. As far as I can tell, all the congressmen from the state where I live are co-sponsors. It's a pretty liberal state.

I'm not an American citizen so I don't know if I really have a voice in this. I do have one question though. In my line of work, seeing all points of view, all consequence of errors committed is required. So, in the back of my mind, this question keeps creeping back (I know, I know, I should't even be bringing this up on this site) - what will be done with all the unwanted horses? Does the bill come up with alternatives? As far as I could tell, the bill would just "prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes". Would this really stop the fact that horses are dying? I guess it would stop the French/Belgians and whomever eats horsemeat from buying it. I'm still very confused. Please forgive me for bringing this up. Maybe John Hettinger can clarify this...

David,
I like you name list for Big B's little B. Here is one for you "Little Bro of Barbaro".

Thanks Shelley A...

Please feel free to use: "Horse Hands Across America", for our group name. I would be honored.

KEEP THE FAITH!

Susan W -- I think Mary S is applauding your efforts. She and I both are advocates of free, intelligent speech.

This blog site provides an excellent opportunity to educate horseracing novices about how the industry really works. We know how fraught it is with highs and lows.....

Hi, Team Barbaro!

What a beautiful set of postings today!!! Wm & Cl and Barbaro Jackson, I love the poem.

Margaret, yes, please copy-protect the story....can you e-mail me at lyn.gilbert@gmail.com? We can discuss...

Yes, Viggo Mortensen is DEFINITELY a horse person. Yes, he did buy the horse who played Hildalgo and a horse from Lord of the Rings. He also bought another LOTR horse for the stunt rider for Liv Tyler's character (when Arwen takes the wounded Frodo to Rivendell in Fellowship...I'm also a Tolkien aficianado...) because she loved that horse so much. On one of the bonus DVD's she talks about getting the voice mail from Viggo M and she nearly breaks down talking about this beautiful horse. and Viggo's understanding of how much she wanted and needed this horse. He seems to be a very generous man. After LOTR finished filming, the stunt men gave him and Bernard Hill a very moving Maori tribute called a Haka. If you ever see it, Viggo is fighting tears.

Nuff of Viggo...I could go on for hours, but he does love horses so much.

I wonder how we can get Viggo involved here...

If this proposed trip to DC is before Sept. 17th, count me in. I leave for Spain/UK that day and won't be back in the country till Nov/Dec. I'll have to get a laptop to keep up with this site and my son/daughter-in-law.

Must go...more later.

Healing and Love to all,
Lyn G.

Hi Anita...welcome...options are all valued here...I think you bring up a point that was discussed in the hearings...The horses that the bill refers to are often young and fit...they are obtained by hook or crook (more often the later) and many unsuspecting horse owners are led to believe that their horse is going to a retirement facility...Many are stolen...the slaughter industry doesn't reliably verify ownership...
And the bill maintains that you will still be able to destroy your horse should you choose...but that the meat may not be sold for human consumption...Hope this helps...

Alex,

Just in case you didn't know, the Mike Jensen article is on the front page of the sports section of today's Lexington Herald-Leader. It's titled "Barbaro's fans hold Web vigil".

Thank you again for providing this news to us. You are right, we are all sitting at our computers at 7 a.m. waiting for the latest update. No pressure on you at all, right? :^)

Continue to heal, Barbaro. You're amazing.

Hey, Susan W!

Just scrolled back to catch up--busy morning.

HEY BARBARA K.! Good to see you.

Susan W--a correction. The naughty tomcat is 20 years old, not 20 lbs. I'll consider the swap. :)

To all you Floridians and other southern coasties: I hope Chris and all who follow give you a wide miss and head out to sea. If anything heads your way, let us here on the BB know if we can help in any way.

Proud Pear (because proud carrot is taken and Bobby likes pears)

Susan E.

Barbaro - I just keep picturing your hoof growing and your bones healing. It's really beautiful!

Have a great day handsome!

Susan E...you pear you...
All of you working on important issues regarding horses...Your posts are so wonderful, and it is wonderful to see so many of them...not just a lone voice in the wilderness...I am so proud of everyone here...

Just signed the petition...was glad to see the articles attached, including one on Arlington.

If you want to read about another inspiring racehorse, buy the book about Native Dancer called "The Grey Ghost".

Hopefully, this Barbaro story will have a positive impact on racing. I have been a fan for 40 yrs, but always thought they should not race them at two or even three yrs old...bones just aren't knit yet! But can the industry afford the expense of waiting 'til they are 4 to run them? I do like the way they do it in Canada. Perhaps they can teach the US folks how to do it right!

Mickey
Denver, CO

SusanW,
With any sport there is good and bad,of course we look for the good. As I have said before I have an adopted greyhoud and I know what goes on there, same with the horses. We have to remember there are excellent trainers like Michael and Brett, and that there are excellent owners who love their animals I own one who was loved and treated very well while she was on the track.

I too have emailed the President of Del Mar. It's short and to the point:

Dear President Joeh:

I am writing to let you know that the public outcry about what happened yesterday at your operation to the horse New Joysey Jeff is beginning to reach very large proportions.
What are your plans for ensuring that this abomination will not happen again?

Sincerely,
Ernesta Corvino

Lyn...is Viggo married? LOL

Jo

I just read the ESPN articles about New Joysey Jeff and 8 other horses that had to be euthanized that we know of. They also mentioned whipping on the left side of Jeff and that made it worse, that he was acting more like a stallion, what is wrong with those people at Del Mar? I can imagine how they were treating him, maybe he shouldn't have been racing, what nerve of those people making horses train on such slippery and unsuitable conditions, those horses risked their lives and some were taken because of negligence. If an ambulance cannot drive on it how does that make it safe for the horses? It just makes me sick and outraged. Then there was an article about overdrugging of horses, I feel these horses there are being abused and there has to be something done to stop anymore tragedies. That poor horse had to walk 60 ft. to the ambulance and wasn't even given a chance, it is appalling! Thank God Barbaro was given a second chance and that his people would never treat him or any of their other horses like that, or make them work in conditions like at Del Mar. I feel someone should close it down at Del Mar and for that matter, close down any track or training facility that doesn't pass strict inspection. Thank God for the Jacksons if there were more people like them in the world, and Mr..Matz and Mr. Prado,race horses would be treated humanly and be loved and cared for and the world would be a better place. God Bless you Barbaro we love you! And God Bless your wonderful family too!
mary

Renee -- that is so great that you have a retired greyhound! I got to see one only once, at my doctor's office, it was the receptionist's dog who was "visiting" that day -- it was actually a therapy animal that saw how sad I was (after my dad died), and actually picked up one of it's stuffed animals, and walked over to me and gently dropped it into my lap. I'll never forget that.

Good for you!

If I could have any type of large dog it would be a retired greyhound.

Pamela,
email me at karann@ascendance.net

Hay Brenda,

I'll email you soon about our GA reps and Cuban bread. Don't hold your breath though I'm in Cuban food withdrawal.

Please don't spank me folks. Brenda and I are completely focused on Bobby, but we gota keep up our strength for vigils and political action.

Barbaro, If Sally, Anita, Renee and I make it into NBC in our carrot disguises I'll bring you Cuban grain.

God Bless you Alex, and thank you again for what you are doing!

Still on prayer vigil Saturday night, 8/5/06 at 7:00 p.m., and meanwhile continuing to pray round the clock for Barbaro, and have votive candles lit several churches and shrines. Healing takes time but positive thoughts and prayers will bring Barbaro through.
Believe in miracles!
Believe in Barbaro!

And blessings to the Jacksons, and Dr. R, too! You are beautiful people!

Hello sweet Barbaro! I hope today is another good day! Show Dr. R and the Jacksons some positive signs! I hope you are cool and comfy!
It is 101 hot humid degrees here in Dallastown! Our squirrel family (Chippy and the kids) have been stopping for cool drinks all morning!
You "communicate" with Dr. R sweet boy!
Horsie smooches and hugs XXXOOO You can do it, Barbaro! Those of us who love you will not give up!
Lou Ann, Pennsylvania

Way to go, Barbaro! I am so happy for another comfortable night. My confidence and belief in your good health, continues. So do my prayers. I just love you!
Hello, fellow Barbaromaniacs! My connection with YOU, continues...(THIS, I find hard to believe)
A. I am not a "computer person"
B. I am afraid of communicating with people on the internet (you know, I could die,turn up missing, have my identity stolen or God knows what else????...LOL...LOL
I am ready to ROTFLMAO right now, but I'm at work.(see what you're teaching me...) OK, so, somewhere in the past two weeks, someone said WELCOME on this site, I took a chance and posted, and have not quite been the same ever since!
Thank you, for all you contribute to ME, in helping ME to deal with my heartbreak over OUR MAGNIFICENT, INTELLIGENT, SPIRITED, BRAVE, LOVED, HORSE, "BARBARO". I'm not sure if this is the time for true confessions, but when I started reading some of the blog, I began a list of things/people that struck a cord with me, people I wanted to respond to (IF I would ever post). I also began a list of "NUT CASES". ...LOL...(I'm probably one of them on somebody's list, LOL, especially after I posted last week about my "invoking the Holy Spirit", raising my arm in a south-easterly direction over Barbaro's head)...Ya' know what? I don't care...___(wish I could use one of the smiley faces here that my daughter gets from a group of expression faces when she's on AOL or IM or something)...Kids seem to know so much more about these "modern" things than us forty-something year olds...Speaking of kids, Has anyone ever thought of Barbaro's naiivity as being like a kid? When I hear of the details of his playfulness or of his spirit, he reminds me of a kid or a twenty year old. I remember as a young adult, expecting things would work out. I somehow, very unwittingly, thought I was invincible. Isn't that a sign of youth? I had NO dis-belief...Then bad things happened. (beyond my CONTROL)...That's it! A "control" thing, isn't it?.... The "Our Father" took on new dimensions at age 24, as I prayed (on bedrest) for my unborn baby. "Thy will be done"... The Serenity Prayer, suddenly has taken on new proportions, too. Struggling to make sense of our lives, I think we eventually learn many things...Some productive, some counter-productive.....But, in all of us there is still the naiive little kid & the awe inspired and optimistic young adult. I think Barbaro connects us to our youth. He is a fabulous example of what many aspire to be. He has no idea (I don't think) "They shoot horses, don't they", (especially with broken legs)...He has no idea of the other fallen heroes, nor of the horses sent to slaughter. He doesn't know of 9/11 or of nuclear threats. He just keeps on keeping on. He enjoys the fresh sweet grass his "mother" brings him and the carrots and treats his new friends bring. He soaks in ALL THE LOVE THAT SURROUNDS HIM!!! Don't we wish we were FREE to do the same? Un-biased by the world around us...un-afraid and un-tainted by our own life's experiences? Sometimes we can and WE DO get past the gobble-dee-gook and we are FREE to experience the goodness of God's creation - our own lives!!!
Sometimes we actually SEE the miracles that surround us every day. ....Every day I visit this site I am reminded, and I experience it. I DO BELIEVE IN MIRACLES. "Another comfortable night". Another miracle. Miracles all around. Barbaro and each of us. ALL of us. The connection. The power. The POWER of the Holy Spirit... So much, so complex...yet so simple.....Through the eyes of a child we can experience what it IS to really live FREE. ....Through the eyes of Barbaro....GOD BLESS YOU, BARBARO. and May God bless and be with all of you. I hope you all experience the miracle of YOUR life today. Soak in a little love. Stop and smell the roses!!!...LOL...(like Barbaro) AND Laugh a little. I know we will be here for each other as we cheer on "Our Champion." I am gratelful. (for the nut cases, too) TOGETHER I BELIEVE WE DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Paula from Syracuse

P.S. WELCOME to ALL, posting or just reading. Glad you're here!

Marky...just saw you post re the good doctor and me...LOL

Mary,

I totally agree so please contact these people and let your feeling be known. That is the only way to get their attention.

President of Del Mar

joeh@dmtc.com

C.J.,

Please allow me to echo your words, "Add my voice to the many who are outraged by New Joysey Jeff's forced march of 60 yards with a broken leg before being put out of his misery. As I was contemplating the scenario described, I recalled the many horse rescue stories I've seen on Animal Planet involving bringing a helicopter in to airlift a horse out of an inaccessible canyon, or a mucky ditch, etc etc. Why can't this type of rescue/recovery be S.O.P. at the tracks? This must not be allowed to happen again. Not being able to access an injured horse at a track with an ambulance, in this day and age, is simply unthinkable."

I am saddened and angered this happened again to another horse! Besides signing the petition, what else can we do to help?! Something has GOT to change. It is heartbreaking to know this could continue happening!

My thoughts and prayers go out to New Joysey Jeff's connections. May God be with you and help you during this difficult time.

Last night was cheerleaders and filly strippers and now people dressed up as baby carrots.

Ladies and Gentlemen we have entered the Matrix or was that the funny farm :)

On a more serious note thanks to everyone who have posted links for track safety and HR503. I have signed the petition for better tracks and emailed my congress to support HR503. My dad has even gotten my dad involved.

Here's a glimps from my "perfect world".....

Beginning with Thoroughbreds: Every TB foal born gets three names added to his or her papers. The names are the names of people who are willing to step up at any point in the horse's lifetime, should the horse be tagged to tagged for slaughter. This list will stay with the horse even if they are sold to overseas buyers. (too many overseas buyers will use the horse up then selll them for slaughter). The list of three MUST be notified before that "end-of-the-line" scenario actually takes place. Only if any of the three people are unable to purchase or adopt the horse for a price to out-bid the meat man, only then, can they sell the poor horse for slaughter.

Later,(in my perfect world), all purebred horse registries will be this way...and as stricktly enforced as possible.

To get on the list, you must be willing to submit to a proper questionaire etc.

In my "perfect world' there would be a LIMIT on the number, each year, of horses allowed to be bred and registered. Too many horse are being born(for profit). Not enough of them reach even 1/3 of their natural lifespan.

The problem needs to seriously be addressed at both ends of the birth and death spectrum.

We can't always live in a "perfect world"...but why not try?

Susan W...sent you my email addy yesterday...Did you get it...?

Hi, fellow Barbaromaniacs,

Keep it up, Bobby, you chipper nipper! Feeling your oats?

Would anyone else on this site love to see a picture of Bobby doing the jolly jumper bounce in his sling? I read about that somewhere. What a hilarious sight that would be.

Positive vibes to all of you. Peace,
Kathy

You may also have picked up extra hits because your website was promoted in LTEs about an article that ran in Salon on Monday. Barbaro's "family" was very upset by the article, which was very negative and filled with misinformation about Barbaro's progress [as well as errors about other horses]. One reader posted about the Tim Woolley site, inviting people to read the truth for themselves. Wish I'd thought of doing that!

This site is the very best, and it's my first stop every day when I log on.

Here's a link to the article, although you might want to skip it if you're easily angered or upset:

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2006/08/01/barbaro/

All,
This site is in part horse issue central. That is wonderful news. I know we have dicussed track safety and horse slaughter, hereto known as "S" issue. I can't say that word without some tears! We would be remiss if we did not mention the PMU foals out there. (Pregnant Mare Urine--used for menopause meds.) We don't expect all of you to run out and adopt a foal, but a lot of what we do is EDUCATION. There are several sites if you go to Google--or any search engine.

Please go to one of them to learn more. Thanks. Here is one:

http://www.pmufoaladoption.org/

Barbara,
They are the sweetest dogs on earth. They are very intune to what is going on and people oriented.I have owned two and plan on always having one. My other choice is of course a horse. I always said they are the most beautiful creature on earth.

I have to say that, since I have been watching the horse races on a daily basis, I have fallen more in love with the sport...The people who own race horses seem to love them with all their heart...The trainers watch the horses closer than their own children...And the horses seem to love to run and beat the socks off their competitors...
This is the sport that gave us Barbaro...for that I will be eternally grateful...

Thanks Lynn (the other)...

We can't always live in a "perfect world"...but why not try?

Finally someone that thinks like I want to think!

HORSE HANDS ACROSS AMERICA!

KEEP THE FAITH!

If anyone is interested go to photocave.com and check out the picture of the greyhound and the horse, it is named "Meeting Of The Racers. I own it and it is just beautiful, nice black and white.

P.S....that doesn't mean that I am not emailing tracks in protest or taking down a jockey for treating a horse badly...I am an activist...but one who loves the sport...

Just heard Saratoga cancelled due to extreme heat...
racing will be held at Ellis, Arlington and
Monticello...

Yes, Barb:

The PMU issue IS another that we here in the Barbaro Nation should address. Unfortunately only 40% of those poor little foals survive birth, and many are sickley or deformed. Adoption of any who are left would be a great solution....where is the list for them?

Good (late) morning to my new "kindred horsey hearts" ...it's 11:AM in New Mexico. I couldn't sleep last night, so gazed at Barbaro's beautiful picture, illuminated by candlelight and prayer. I am SO thankful for Alex and everyone here, thank you for allowing me to be to be a part of this wonderful, loving community! There is strength in numbers and miracles in hope! Barbaro, think of every single person worldwide who love you and are praying for you as angels of light ...sent to minister to you until the day you are completely whole and healed. I can see you peacefully grazing in your "heaven on earth" pasture in the warm, Spring sunlight. I can feel the earth move as you again prance and run in the in the diamond snows of Winter. I can hear your strong heart beating to the colourful Autumn song of a hero. I can smell the precious aroma of your velvet coat in the Summer breeze, this time next year. The seasons of life bring strength and hope ...and love will bring miracles! ((((Barbaro)))) we LOVE you!

TO ALL WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE -

LISA FORM MN HAD A GREAT IDEA.
CAMPAIGNINGFORBARBARO.COM IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS OF ALL TALENTS TO WRITE PRESS RELEASES, ETC.

We will see to it that every track and every decision maker hears our mission!

IT'S TIME TO MAke A DIFFERENCE!

PLANNING STAGES FOR LOCAL FUND RAISER HERE IN WISCONSIN. WE ARE VERY CLOSE TO ARLINGTON. OUR FOCUS IS TO CREATE AWARENESS FOR THE SAFETY OF HORSES IN THIS INDUSTRY AS WELL AS RAISE FUNDS FOR THE BARBARO FUND/THOROUGHBRED RETIREMENT CHARITIES.

WE DO NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS!
UNITED WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERNCE!

Thank you..

Debra, WI

Sweet Barbaro,
Just read the great update. So glad you are continuing to heal and on that road to recovery.
Continue to use your sling and rest as needed smart boy.
I'll lite another candle for you and I continue to pray every night for your recovery brave boy.
You are a CHAMPION!

Congratulations Alex, Tim,... on the Website stats! You deserve it as you (all who contribute) have gone above and beyond to update us and help us (non horse people) have an understanding of these beautiful horses created by God and many horse issues. You have done such a wonderful service for all who are involved on this site.
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!

Hope Hurricane Chris continues on its southern path (so of the Keys) as I have already lived thru Frances, Jeanne, and Wilma. Please go away Hurricane Chris...

Have another great day Barbaro and all posters on this site.

Much Love and Admiration,
Patty S in Florida

Many of our ladies have dropped Premarin for just that reason...and have gotten on the Drs about it...

I think this is her link

http://www.pmufoaladoption.org/

hope this helps...

I read New Joysey Jeff was a son of Dyna Peak, who is a daughter of Dynaformer (Bobby's dad)

Soy and Yam products are great alternatives for menopause and female hormone related problems. ALL WOMEN...tell a friend to tell a friend etc, to tell their doctors, "NO" to Premarine. Pass it on and don't stop spreading the word.
Thanks, for these opportunities, Sweet Barbaro. Go Go Go! The victories are just around the next turn.

To those of you in Colorado,

What do we know about Arapahoe Park track? I have been there many times but this whole issue has made me start to wonder about our "home track". Perhaps there is something that we can do at the local level to assist in getting this ball rolling. What do you think??

TLC (Laura)

Good Morning!

Great clip on the Today Show of two of the best guys on the planet. Our sweet boy and his doc! What a great looking pair! The news was what we heard yesterday about the good healing of the right leg, and that the cast remains because of the left hoof, etc. But it was so good to see Mr. B! He looks great. Even if he has lost tone and body mass. He still looks as good or better than my girls did at their peak. They weren't race horses, however :) My arab/qh was always short and wide in the beam, (she had a girly-butt) and my qh palomino was always tall and thin, much to the envy of all the other mares :) But he did look great, and those eyes....oh those eyes.....

on another note, I am so sorry to hear of New Joysey Jeff. What a tragedy. Rest in peace, sweet soul. Your being will be missed here on Earth but you will be joined by my girls at the Bridge who will nuzzle you and nicker and welcome you. See you on the other side, Jeff.
Love and comfort to your people

talk to you all later

Cheryl in Lakewood

Patty S...we have so many Floridians here...amazing...I am in J'ville

G'Afternoon Family,

Sally, Marky and others....please count me in to "dress-up like a Peppermint", since the Carrot costumes are spoken for! I am quite "round"?!?!

For the posters who are offended by our levity and playfulness, I truly believe our connections to Barbaro go hand-in-hand with our House Pets. Because that love and respect and responsibility is relative in a HUGE WAY!

I'm quite sorry for any offense, but at the same time, I can't separate the two. They define me, Lover of Animals, Lover of Barbaro.

An earlier post mentioned our lonliness and need not to feel "weird and crazy" about our preoccupation with Bobby, when friends and family don't understand. I felt that way when I found you. Relieved!

As someone who is treated for depression, etc.....sometimes I need to live "through" my animals. It's the same with my feelings for Barbaro. The love, basic goodness and Higher Power aura that surrounds this horse, is quite healing. It also allows me, and others, to "give back", our Animal Joy.

It's the least we can do for him, and for each other.

Baltimore Debbie

Darn Cheryl...Bobby was on the Today show...I knew they did the update, but didn't realize we actually got to see Bobby....

Renee - what a beautiful photo of the greyhound and horse! at www.photocave.com Thanks.

I just read the ESPN article. I just can not believe they MADE NJJ walk 60 yards!! I am outraged that they could not have done something for him. I am so mad right now if I saw the ones responsible for this there is no telling what I would do. I am just OUTRAGED that anyone, especially ones that are suppose to love horses, would let this happen!

Lyn (the other)

Here is one site. I am in AZ and we have helped several people adopt. We just had a baby ourselves, so I have no more stalls. We may adopt next year. Just try this site. I don't know where you are located, but I think this site will help.

http://www.pmufoaladoption.org/

Debbie...please, don't ask me to dress up like a 'stud muffin'....(that is a horse treat for those out there who don't know)...

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200603_model.html

that darn spaghetti model now has 3 predictions coming our way.. i'm off to publix to get more water, breakfast bars and stuff.

Absolutely Karen...I think we all pretty much get the idea that horses have accidents, but it is the human behavior that baffles me...such cruelty...

Yesterday, somebody talked about meeting Native Dancer as a kid. Now, with mention of "The Grey Ghost", I want to buy the book. When I stop by my local Barnes & Noble, for "Seabiscuit", I'll look for it.
By the way does anyone know why the times on our posts are not the actual times?

Paula from Syracuse

The Humane Wociety of the U.S. has scheduled "Taking Action for Animals" Sept. 2-6 in Washington D.C. Great information on their web site.

FYI - Bobby was featured on the "Today Show" this morning as well as "Good Morning America". As far as I'm concerned he should be featured on all the major networks every day!! Barbaro has captivated us all!!!

I just sent an email to the President of the Del Mar Race rack. I am still so angry about New Joysey Jeff.

If you want to send an email, it's simple to access the Del Mar website. Just find the contact area, and click on the email link to the President. (I believe someone posted the address above. Thank you.)

Can you imagine if each one of us sent an email to him? 17,000 hits to this website, 17,000 people sending an email....LET'S DO IT!!! I know we all have enough heart to take some action here! Let's do it for Bobby!

P.S. If you haven't yet, please sign the petition too: http://www.petitiononline.com/cares/petition.html

Let's show 'em what we Barbaromaniacs are made of!

Here is an article about the breakdowns, sorry if its a repeat.

Run of fatal breakdowns has no easy blame

Paula - I think the times are for the time in Britain since Tim and Alex are British, someone please correct me if I'm wrong. I think I read that somewhere

Paula - also the server that is being used may be located in England - but I may be wrong.

Baltimore Debbie,
THANK YOU!!!!

Waiting is tough, waking up and signing on this site before coffee is the norm.
It helps to have a little levity in the face of the stress we have ALL been going through.

I don't care if someone talks about their cat! I read every post and ...Renee, I applaud you for adopting a retired greyhound. More people like you are needed.

Not to say anything wrong, but, let's face it, we are a family, UNITED in our positive hopes, love and prayers for Bobby and all in the racing industry.

As time goes on and on, we may be getting a little dysfunctional, but it is nice to put the FUN in the D word.

Pammy(Neo)
I know I have your email addy...send again to Braveheart530@aol.com as I am having major problems (computer)...or AOL.

Susan

I missed the Today Show coverage of Bobby and Dr. R. this morning. Anyone know if it's in video on a website somewhere. Haven't seen a recent pic of him for so long.

Would, "Perfect World" be a good name for Barbaro's little brother? His sire has a georgeous son (looks a lot like Barbaro) named "Perfect Drift."

Also, yes...the help celebrity horse people should be enlisted, into helping with "our Boy's" work. P U B L I C I T Y is beneficial all around.

Susan E. Thanks for the wishes regarding Hurr. Chris. We need all the help we can get down here!

Kathy

Thank you Shannon & Zeena for the Del Mar email link. I just emailed many of the people listed about my outrage at this situation and asked what they plan to do to resolve this.

I've been on this site now for about a month and have posted a couple of times. I am so grateful for it and thank everyone involved for it's existance. Bobby has become a real hero to me and I just know he's going to be fine. My husband thinks I'm a little nuts since I've never been involved with horses. I am a member of some organizations such as HSUS & Best Friends (love them!) because I've always had a passion for animals and I wish I could save them all! Wouldn't that be great!? After watching the Preakness I've followed Bobby's great progress daily, as soon as he's well and out of NBC I plan on taking a roadtrip to finally lay my eyes on his gorgeous self!

You're all so wonderful and I thank you for the measures you're taking to protect the horses. They deserve better. I'll do my part as best I can also. I even ordered a T-shirt and can't wait for it to come! Gotta go check my mailbox now!! Also, was there talk of bracelets??

Susan, Check www.msn.com and click on the 'Today Show' link. You may find it under the 'Sports' button.

Kathy

FOR ANYONE WHO MAY WANT TO USE ANY PART OF THIS ...

I JUST SENT THE FOLLOWING EMAIL TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN MY ADDRESS BOOK EVEN THOUGH I HAD ALREADY EMAILED THEM PREVIOUSLY ABOUT THIS PETITION ... THIS IS TOO IMPORTANT NOT TO FOLLOW UP AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN.

Text of my Email:

Hello Friends and Animal Lovers ... We need YOUR HELP!!

I need to bring importance again to this very important issue of track safety for our racing thoroughbreds. The following article talks about a possible 20th FATALITY at Arlington Race Track in this one meet alone. There have also been casualties at Del Mar Race Track where a horse named "New Joysey Jeff" had to WALK to an ambulance AFTER breaking a leg on the track. He didn't make it and had to be euthanized along with several others at Del Mar during the course of that meet. Below the article about Arlington, I have listed again the very important site link petition to encourage and support SAFE tracks for our racehorses, and that means changing over to a synthentic surface that will be safer and more sound. If you haven't already signed this petition, I beg, plead and implore you to please do so and then please, please pass it on to everyone else you know who cares about and loves horses and all animals.

If you have already signed this petition and have passed it on to everyone else in your address books, then please forgive my repetition; I apologize for taking up your valuable time again, but, for me, this is much too important to overlook even one person who could help us get safer courses for our beloved thoroughbreds who are being 'killed' each and every day in numbers that are becoming horrifying and unbelievable, so please, please help ... it just takes one minute of your time and one 'signature' on the petition .... together we can all make a difference.

Thank you so much, and here's the link to the petition:

Synthetic Surfaces for Thoroughbred Safety Petition


Link to Article:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/other/horseracing/cs-060729arlington,1,5007498.story?coll=chi-sportsnew-hed&ctrack=1&cset=true


Linda/Linnie

question to any/all people who know about horses: how do we help Bobby with his muscle tone?

I think to prevent laminitis in his front legs they're using tape for his front legs, and the sling, to minimize weight on ANY legs -- but I'm not clear how we're helping keep him strong when he just can't get around.

do we do this with massages and brushing? and as he starts to grow hoof on the left hind, will he be able to walk -- get some kind of exercise?

thanks . . . I love it that the news keeps getting better. I also love it that people who serve up useless rumors like that woman in Salon are now being questioned in general -- do they EVER do good reporting -- or is it all useless bile, like the garbage she wrote about Bobby that isn't supported by any evidence from anywhere?

Kathy in Northbrook

More great news this am...I am loving it.

Proof that (((Bobby))) is never far from my thoughts...

Picture this..

I am having a romantic dinner with my husband last night to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary. My husband orders carrot soup and when they bring it to the table the first thing I think of is..."I wonder if Barbaro would like that soup"...lol.

Love you (((Bobby)))...keep on healing sweet boy.

"HEY EVERYONE......IMPORTANT HR503 INFORMATION

Just hung up the phone with John Hettinger. He is the gentleman that was the focus of the article in The Blood-Horse magazine. He is a member of the The Jockey Club, a trustee for the New York Racing Association and received a Special Eclipse Award in 2000. He is one of the leaders in the movement to ban horse slaughter.

I contacted his farm and, when I told them what I was calling about, they immediately gave me his direct number in Saratoga.

Told him about our group and that we wanted to help. He was very grateful and spent some time talking to me. We discussed the possibility of some of us going to Washington. He gave me the name and number of the person handling the public relations for this campaign and suggested that I call her and see if it would be something that she might want to put together.

We don't have much time so we need to act quickly.
Please let me know if any of you on the east coast would be willing to go to Washington for this cause. I'd like to have an approximate number before I speak to her.

I will be out for most of the afternoon. Could someone PLEASE repost this message throughout the day so we see what kind of response we get.
Then I'll call her tomorrow morning.

Thanks.

Posted by: ShelleyA at August 2, 2006 02:20 PM "

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=barba

http://www.petitiononline.com/cares/

Pamela,

I thought a "Stud Muffin" was my husband's nickname!?!?!?! I could think of others!

Good one Honey!

Baltimore Peppermint Debbie!!!!

PS. Thanks Susan, I didn't think I got my point across. I always feel a bit "strange"! LOL

Pat G: Did the same thing at a party a couple of weeks ago. The hosts had baby carrots with the greens on the top in a serving tray and all I could think of was how much Barbaro would like these!

Paula,
Loved your post. Don't worry we've got your back. If you come up missing the "carrot posse" wil come and rescue you.

Pam, Thanks for understandng that you cannot be around Dr. R. We need your humor and passion on this board. We can't afford the risk of you being arrested in PA for stalking you know who.....teeheee.

Hello my chipper nipper--my compliments to the inventer of that name--stay in the sling, sleep on your side and nip away: al great for hoof growth and bone healing!!!

Marky

Yesterday it was posted that someone was wondering if the Sellers on Ebay were giving any proceeds to the Barbaro fund, etc. from their memorabilia sales.
Just to let you know, I have purchased a Barbaro shirt from a Seller on Ebay. It has his painted portrait (of course!) on the front and the shirt is in either blue or white. Stunning artwork! She has a number of other Racing items on her auctions with many different horses that have been mentioned on this site quite often. Anyway, she does donate to one of the charitable organizations that we are mentioning here. She donates to the Exceller organization in Barbaro's name. She is very concerned with the slaughterhouse problem and is quite aware of the caring "parents" that Barbaro has in the Jackson's and the loving atmosphere he is in at Bolton.
I just thought I should let you guys know. Thanks for your time.

I just noticed something...Where are the men?

Please tell the gentleman that it is OK to join us here. Real men Do eat quiche, ( my husband does, and real men DO post...don't they?

I would love to read one from Vigo!

Regarding Arapahoe Park....I used to go out there off and on until I saw a horse that I had seen win several times "held" to finish 3rd. The jockey was practically standing in his stirrups...smelled a rat and quit going. It has had a dark history, need I say more?

Anyone see the clip last week of the track in Nebraska where they forgot to remove the starting gate? The horses were making the turn for home and, whoops, there was the gate! The outrider had to get them all to the outside to run around the gate!! No injuries thank goodness.

Paula, if you can't find "The Grey Ghost" at BN, you can order it from Amazon. Author is John Eisenberg.

Paula...and all...some clever poster informed us of this...

The world accepts GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) as the standard...that way, when you see the time posted, you will know that it is GMT...and you can calculate your correct time from that point on... (Greenwich is located in England and the timeline runs directly through it from north to south...much as the International Dateline does through the other part of the world)

Mickey,
Aren't they now recognized by the NRTA? Perhaps things are changing over there? I was just wondering what we know about them as far as track safety. Every little bit at every little track helps.

Kathy J, Thanks, I found the clip. Though the update is current, I don't think the video was because to the way the left hind was wrapped, no covering on the hoof?

Behind in reading posts, but am LOL at what I see....

Susan in TX: Do you have the link for the clip? I have the today show on in netcast waiting for the clip.

xoxoxo

Great, great, great ideas re the "s" word bill and the track petition...just great...
I wish I could go to DC with you...But...the pain thingy keeps me at home...
BUT it will make a huge impression...honestly, politicians respond to the squeeky wheel!!!

Pamela have you been stalking the doc again?

Regarding Today Show coverage...The part I saw was a quick clip at the end of the morning's top news, so I don't know if it'll be in the Sports clips section, unless there was another feature I missed...

The video looked like video we have seen before of Dr. R walking Big B around the ICU...Not that it wasn't good to see them on video, but I don't think it was new tape...

But the report was encouraging, "that the right leg was healing even though he has a long way to go yet..."

Marie...

Evidently, Marky kicked me out of the "Carrot Posse" because they don't trust me...

....visual of me reaching for Kleenex...

Shannon & Zeena, that's how I got it, from Today Show, Net Cast

Thanks Gals, guess I will keep watching then, and yeah your probably right, I would suspect its the old footage in the ICU.

xoxoxo

Kathy, As you know like any of us mammals atrophy will set in when the body isn't exercised. "We" can't do anything but send good energy to Bobby and visualize him healing and staying strong. One thing on his side is that he was very fit going into the injury and he is a young horse. It's kind of a dance that requires so much patience because if he exercises too soon he could become re-injured but I'm sure Dr. Richardson will know when it's time to take him out of his stall probably starting with a short, slow walk. The other thing that might be good for him is to swim but I don't know if such a facility exists at New Bolton. Also, massage is excellent or anything that brings blood circulation into the muscles. Again, his caretakers will respond at the right time. I trust them!

Love and blessings to all of us!

To Karen in Las Vegas:

I just signed the racetrack petition (for Bobby)! I've never been into racing, but love horses of all kinds and believe we need to look out for their safety and well being. Thanks for the link! Hopefully, we can make a difference!

Go, Bobby, Go!

Marky give Pamela one more chance.

So how do I get into this carrot posse?

Headed to Kentucky tomorrow to go to the Horse Park...very excited!

You have to dress up like a carrot when you go to NBC...You are already in...

Thank you so much Trish!

Baltimore Debbie,
Pam (Neo) is one of best people one this board.
She continually has a sense of humor in times of stress.

And never feel strange, I got your message loud and clear.

Shelley A. what is Johns #......email at Braveheart530@aol.com

Love to Family,
Susan

Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro.....

Tropical Storm Chris....
Unofficial from my "sources"
Late Sunday night early Monday morning strong Cat 1 or Light Cat 2. 4-5 miles south of Key West
3-6 foot storm surge possible alot like Hurricane Georges, it will depend on if and how hard it brushes Cuba.

dont know how much I will be seeing you. Like I said this is UNOFFICIAL and is based on the CURRENT track. But comes from reliable people. We have a long wait till then, but put everything up high in the Lower Keys and Key West. Especially Ocean side...just like Georges in Summerland and Cudjoe Key. I will keep you posted as I hear more...

Go Barbaro, stay strong.

Thanks for the email address to Del Mar .....
I have written my protest letter .....
and added some suggestions.

There is much power on this board.

Sherry (from Arizona)

Yes Sherry!

Laura in Key West...I hate this part of not knowing...

I saw the good news at the bottom of my tv screen as well, this morning. It was great seeing positive news regarding Barbaro.

Alex, thank you and thank you to Kathy Anderson. Saturday evening we will channel all of our positive energy on Bobby's left hoof growing AND not contracting Laminitis on his 3 other feet. This is critical, as we know. Also, we will focus on continued improvement with his right hind leg. We are with you, precious Barbaro.

We love you, Bobby, enjoy those massages and keep cool.

Love, Daphne and Pee

Neo,
do we have to jump the fence in our carrot outfits?
Or do we have to knock over the state trooper outside?
I am starting to feel like one of those hot dogs hit in a ballgame.

Love ya,
Susan

Pamela, me too, I have to go for a conference call. I will see yall tonight.

Good grief...Laura in the Keys....

go to this link...it is not looking too good for you guys thus far in the Storm department

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml

Ok saw the clip,

Was a very short clip, and yes it appears to be old like Susan said, it is one of the first videos we ever saw where Dr.R is in the stall with our guy and turning him around and showing the cast on the right hind.

I would offer to dress like a carrot to show some support but when faced with anything too tight I fear I would end up looking more like a 'sausage'

xoxoxo

Susan W...I think acting like an idiot, though often desireable, is optional...but acting like a carrot is not...I could be wrong...

I love the Hot Dog Analogy!LOL

"Hello my chipper nipper--my compliments to the inventer of that name--"

Thank you, Marky!!

Here's to many, many more days and nights of our Nipper being chipper.

Da Proud Pear

SHANNON AND ZEENA!!!LOL

marie,
Did you pocket the carrots? Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I won't tell

The first race at Arlington went off without a hitch...Thank the Lord!

Hay,
to all my friends in FL, stay strong, hold tight, and we are all with you.

Praying this (the tropical storm) will fizzle.

And we are always here if you need us.

Love,
Susan

Believe in miracles
Believe in BARBARO!!

Pam, I have Arlington on as well. I can't help but feel like a watchdog these days.

xoxox

Just discovered this website from Phila. Inquirer sports section this morning! So very very glad Barbaro is hanging in! What an out-
standing animal!! Keep it up you sweetheart. Here's another one
pulling for you!!!!!

Jo

Thanks for re-posting. If we get it up every couple of hours then all that join us will know what we're trying to do.
Just stopped in for a minute and am now off to my Congressman's office. That should be interesting.

Anita,

Your question is a very good one. We can't save all the horse and some will die. What we are after is making sure that those horses have a dignified and painless death. Slaughter is cruel and horrible and should be banned.
Also, many more are becoming aware and supporting rescue groups for retired and unwanted horses. Because of this awareness and support, more horses are able to be cared for.
No, we can't save them all....but we CAN save them from a cruel and inhumane fate.

Will let you guys know how I make out with my rep.

Hi Linda... welcome to all things Barbaro and Barbaro inspired!

Carrots unite we will take em' all on with out or with or green plumes

Carrot reporting for duty mam!!!

Oh goody I'm a carrot! Think Dr. R likes carrots?

Everyone in Florida I'm thinking about you!

I live in Georgia so I get pretty nervous too. We get the tornados.

Hay,
SHANNON/ZEENA........
great to see you.

Susan E..have you ever been bitten by a horse? Absolutely the worse experience I ever had....Let keep the sloppy kisses coming Love you girl.
Pammy, keep it coming.

Love,
Susan
Believe in miracles.
Believe in Barbaro

MARIE
"Carrot Posse" is open to all who are willing to accept the risk of total humiliation, if we get caught. LOL

Also, you would have to swear not to divulge that we met on this site, way too emabarrassing for Alex, Tim and the sensitive, dignified posters.

I'd love to have Pam, but she herself has admitted lack of control if ever in the presence of the good doctor. Maybe we can dress her as a peppermint so that we can keep an eye on her. She sure would make the adventure fun.

Bobby close your ears. That was just crazy talk. You just grow that hoof, fuse those bones, boing in the sling and nip away....blame the goat next to you.

Folks I'm off to an interview......hahaha I hope they don't read my posts. To all my Florida peeps prepare and stay safe. All animal lovers in the Barbaro Nation. Have a day of peace and joy.

Marky

Does anyone remember, a long time ago, there was a cartoon posted somewhere of Barbaro lying in a hospital bed with his leg in a sling?? Was very cute, and have not seen it since.

xoxoxo

Wait,,,I meant, the sloppy kisses coming for Dr. Dean.
Sometimes you type things and they just come out WRONG.

Love to family
Susan

Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro.

Shelley...it's the least I can do, being stuck on the other side of the pond!

I'll carrying on posting every couple of hours.

Good luck!! :-)

Jo

Hi Gang,

I love this "carrot posse"...what a mess you guys are!!! But, so much fun....

Barbaro, glad to hear you are "hoofing" it along and continue to progress...what an amazing horse you are...wait a minute..."Champ" is the word.

Alex, thank you for the update and watch out for any "unusual sightings of carrots" running around the fields up there...".....hmmmm hmm

To those in Fla: Thoughts and prayers are with you regarding the TS/Hurricane Chris. I used to live in Boca Raton, and know all about them after being there for Andrew.... no thanks!! So, will be here for you if need anything.

To those who are supporting the "ban" on horse slaughter...GO AFTER THEM"...I support you 100%.

Well, my thoughts to all, continued peace to Bobby, have fun nickering and playing around...you sneaky little thing, you!

Dr. R. , we Buckeyes are so proud of your past and present accomplishments, not only with Bobby, but with all animals....Bless You!

Later..everyone.

Laughing out loud at work again!

ShelleyA: I may be interested in going to Washington if I don't buy this cute bay Thoroughbred I found.

Even if I can't go let me know what else I can do. I'll check the HSUS site again.

All,

I am wondering if I might be able to fashion a costume of fresh cut grass from Lael. I think our boy might like that too :)

I have this visual now of all of us walking into NBC, carrot, fresh cut grass, peppermints, and apples. Maybe for Halloween we could get in under the premise of trick-or-treating. Hmmmmm

Dr.R. has to like carrots because we like him alot. HEH

Thanks for support, my Friends!

I was just thinking (uh oh). Instead of a Peppermint, I could go as the Oriole Bird! Whaddaya think?

I feel so damn lost with my lack of Horse knowledge, racetracks, breeding, etc.

I am a banker. Do you think I could handle Bobby's $$$ and portfolio when he comes home? He'll have alot of decisions to make!!!

Love from Baltomre Debbie

Shannon & Zeena - Thanks for posting that link.
I liked the part that says "All the good things a racetrack does can be negated by the sight of a helpless thoroughbred with a dangling, shattered leg. Nothing is surer to drive away people getting their first exposure to racing.".
This happened to me on my first racetrack visit so I never went back.

By the way, how do you get the link to show up just by clicking on the article title. Did you use HTML?

For any new people who have just discovered this site. Welcome to all of you and please take a moment and sign this petition.

http://www.petitiononline.com/cares/petition.html

and for those who don't like to cut and paste

CLICK HERE

xoxoxo

Barbaro would see that grass coming in the door and you would be gone in one gulp.

Yesterday, I was so overjoyed at the good news of Bobby. I pray daily for the health and healing of all four of his precious hooves, feet and legs. I really love this horse.

I love this site and thanks to all who make it happen. But at the same time, we have all become more aware of the tragedies that occur to these noble animals. After yesterdays high, I feel, once again plummeted to despair after reading about New Joisey Jeff.

My reaction was to go the the Del Mar track website and e-mail my feelings to them. www.dmtc.com. Perhaps we need to let these track operators know there are more people watching than
they are aware. Here is a copy of the e-mail I sent-

"You folks should hang your head in shame the way this poor, frightened horse had to
suffer due to your lack of planning. I am sure his pain was excruciating when he had to
hobble sixty yards on a seriously injured leg because the management of this track could
not figure out a way to get an ambulance on this track. No horse should be allowed to
work out on tracks when there are no plans in place to provide medical assistance to the
horse or for that matter an exercise rider or jockey.
Additionally, if the turf course needed maintenance, no horse should have been
permitted on that course.
With all the problems, breakdowns and euthanizations occuring at DelMar so far this
season, management has an obligation to the horses, trainer, owners, jockeys et. al.,
to be absolutely certain that medical attention can reach them immediately. No horse
should be allowed on any course unless a proving run of emergency medical services
and vehicles has been completed PRIOR to horses being permitted to exercise.
Management is responsible for the safety of all who use the tracks, but particularly
for the horses. Shame on you."

Bobby has provided a venue for all of us who love horses to be their voices and advocates. I don't know if e-mailing is effective, but it is a place to start. New Joisey Jeff-rest in peace in far greener pastures.

Barbaro, please continue healing and resting comfortably. Comfort. Healing. Strength.

For the love of horses.

MARKY, just read your post. You made me laugh. The "carrot posse". What a picture! Now I feel a lot safer! Thank you!
Thank you ALL for everything.You become dearer by the day. Don't know what I'll do when I leave this nice summer job(idle most of the time) by a computer all day....???
Also, want to say that I Love to picture Bobby as he was BEFORE the Preakness, too. I now own a 5 x 7, I purchased from the Baltimore Sun. It was taken by Lloyd Fox at Fair Hill on or about May 18. It's on their website under the first set of pictures (on the right side column) entitled "Barbaro". I think its #31. The caption says Barbaro works out at Fair Hill. It looks like Peter Brette is on board, for a ride at dawn. Lots of yellowy green trees in the background and Barbaro running freely. It is so serenely beautiful. It epitomizes what I wish and hope and dream for him........Dream??? I just remembered, last night I was actually dreaming of horses. I told my husband. He seemed disappointed I wasn't dreaming of him!....LOL...I hope I reassured him when I reminded him he IS a horse, too. Born in 1954, the year of the horse. ....Hey, Don's 52. Dr. Richardson's 52 also. Does anybody know if Dean Richardson was born in 1954? ??? If so, he's a horse too!....

LOL, lot's of fun, today...
Lot's of Love for Barbaro....
GIT(tup) WELL SOON

Paula from Syracuse

Marky...thank you so much...but my peppermint costume makes me look so fat!

Anita: yes I did use html, bad habit of mine. I liked the part in the article where it said that these tracks, Arlington and Del Mar, would be wise to get to the bottom of these problems before they have a full blown public relations nightmare on their hands.

And I can't help but think that they already do!

Shannon/Zeena
Good job, after a million hits , we need more posters on the petition.

Love ya,
Susan

Believe in miracles........believe in Bobby.

Paula...funny that you should ask about Dr. R....I just happen to have that information...
Dr. R. was born 08/30/1953....

Alex: great job on the interview, Nice to hear from Dan. Well done. Cheers!

....I think...

Baltimore Debbie,
no...you need to go as a carrot or a Philadelphia Eagle.....(could be the same)

Love you,
Susan

I commend you, Alex, for your wonderful interview with Dan. Excellent job and thank you for sharing it. Dan, too, has shown alot of class through this whole ordeal.

Pamela and fellow Floridians,
Will continue to pray for an uneventful weather week and that this TS Chris will leave us alone.
Someone at work told me it had become a hurricane, but I see it is still a TS.
Take care and be safe...
Patty S in Florida (Lake Worth)
Gotta go (at work)

Alex,
GREAT job and congratulations on the site. The interview was well done. Keep up the good work. KUDOS!!

It was so nice to read about Dan...It just shows what a classy guy he is...Thank you so much Alex...your interviews really are special and mean so much to us...

...the Nipper is Chipper!!! I LOVE THAT!

ACN for B!!!!That's all I care about.

Bite on Barbaro!!!

The miracle continues!!

Shannon & Zeena - no, no, not a bad habit. Makes it so much easier for us.

As I already knew, Dan Henricks is a class act. Especially when you consider how much belief he has in his own horse, Brother Derek, and how hard it was for him in the aftermath of the Derby. You love your horse, you would probably kill anyone who said anything against him, and yet on this big stage you are scrutinized within an inch of your life. The cameras were on Dan Henricks before he even had a chance to assimilate the fact that Brother Derek had not performed the way he hoped--believed---he woud perform. (Although apparently, Brother Derek ran an exceptionally fine race in the Derby.) And then, two weeks later, the camera's there again, showing Barbaro breaking down over and over again. It is very hard for the people at the top of this sport. The camera was on Tom Albertrani's face, the camera followed Michael Matz as he ran from the stands...

I guess it comes down to grace under pressure. And all of these trainers have it, in spades.

The other thing they have is compassion. You can bet they're all pulling for Barbaro, and that tears fill their eyes at times, just like they fill our own.

Kelly in VA... aka: the Chipper Nipper...

I know we have a long way to go! But Bobby is a champion, a winner in every way. I am so proud to be a Babaromaniac!

Way ta go PAM...nice name by the way...

Alex: Great interview with Dan - You can feel his compassion and empathy under the circumstances...
You know he knows it could easily have been his horse....

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200603_model.html

2pm update of TS Chris. The rest of you all will have to forgive the Floridians on the site, today. We have been unacceptably hammered the past 2 years with these storms criss-crossing all over the place. I for one, had significant flooding in my living room during Katrina last year, and lost electricity for 3 weeks....

Good luck to all of us this hurricane season!

J. Carson.
you are class.
As I said before ( and not trying to change anyone's thinking )
Brother Derek had nothing to do with Bobby's injury. Alex Solis would not let it happen.
Brother Derek is injured too..yet..I have yet to see anyone saying anything about his wellbeing.
He's on the P.U.P. list...........trying to get to football.

Love,S

To all the Barbaromaniacs in FL. Please take care and be safe!! I have two friends there one in Melbourne and one in Stuart.

Alex,

Thanks for the update re the interview with Brother Derek's trainer. I have tears in my eyes. Another class act.

Good luck and safe racing to Brother Derek.

Alex...he sounds like a really genuine and lovely man, and I'm so glad you got to speak to him.
I hope Dan knows how much his speaking to you is appreciated, and I thank him for that.

Thank you, Alex...you're a little star!! :-)

Jo x

I hope it helps to know that, out of any given race (and there are hundredsof races), many horses are scratched...someone must be looking out for these horses...If there is a problem with a horse in the gate or, if the horse balks at the gate, after what I call firm attempts to load the horse, the horse will be scratched...I am of the opinion that if a horse doesn't really want to race...the horse doesn't race! I hope this makes everyone feel better about this one aspect of horse racing...I know it made me feel better to see and understand this...
I cannot excuse what happened at Del Mar, though...it just seemed as if the people who were responsible didn't give a damn....pardon the expression...

Susan W...what is this about Brother Derek...I didn't realize he is injured !?

Alex,
I just popped in to check on Bobby, and read your latest interview. Wow, if you ever want to moonlight as a journalist, you got it down pack! You were very enlightening with the questions and showed people how much Barbaro has affected everyone. I am going to share them if it's okay with you with a couple of people I know that don't like to follow horse racing because they feel it's all about the money. This shows for skeptics like them how much it's about the horse themselves and how others have compassion for our Bobby. You are a real gem Alex, keep up the good work! Try and stay cool, it hit 100 here today and with humidity it's like 116.

Barbara Kerr...those must have been incredibly long weeks...I cannot imagine...no a/c...no real food...I appreciate your postings...it is like we have a gun pointed at our head...hope that isn't too strong an analogy...I had to bury my Mother in a rush, she died Sept. 2,2004, because one of three hurricanes that year was approaching...I never thought I would live to see a day like that!

Susan,

I would get evicted from Baltimore if I went as a Philadelphia ANYTHING! It's either a Carrot, The Oriole Bird, or that Raven's Thingie!

I could pose as Dr. Dean's long lost Cousin???

While the synthetic track is a good idea, what about the issue of racing horses before their bones are formed? Why don't you press for a minimum age of 4 years before horses can train or race competitively? A 2 year old horse is a baby with bones & joints that aren't yet fully developed. Please do not let Barbaro's injuries become a distant memory without requiring substantive changes to protect these magnificent beings.

Before running off for my horsie chores in the sweltering heat today (at least my car air is working), just wanted to say:

Alex, your interview with the trainer today, and the other one the other day, were first class insights into other good people who are horsemen. Wonderful to let the public know how these "competitors" feel about the horses and that they are rooting for Barbaro.

Gotta run - ttyl -

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro (Lisa Morin)

Praise the Lord and pass the carrots! (Lillian Petroff)

Hope Peace Love - CJ the craziest catlady (Blackie's Mother & Pleasure's Aunt) in Hammond IN, f/k/a CJ of T Bar J

Debbie you are in CT right? if so it is just nasty here.

Great update, Alex...thank you again.
I thought Brother Derek was on the P.u.P. list....nice to know he is now workin...
For those that want to know what a P.u.P. list is,,,it means Physically unable to play...hate to bring football terms into the site. Sorry.

Always,
Susan
Believe in miracles.
Believe in Bobby.

Ranger's Mom, thank you for bringing that up...we have so many issues that need to be resolved and that is certainly one of them...I don't know enough about horses on that subject, but I am always anxious to learn!

That's CJ of T Bar J (Elgin IL) - still hoping somebody will respond to that reference.

To Ranger's Mom's post: Amen and Amen!

A sad, but heart-warming story about one of Dan's horses...Cozy Man

http://www.drf.com/news/article/76461.html

ATTENTION FLORIDIANS...JUST HEARD TS CHRIS REFERRED TO AS "SOON TO BECOME A HURRICANE"...

TO THE "CARROT POSSE" - couldn't we just wear scrubs, buzz our hair, and get Dr. Dean masks? Who would dare throw us out then? One of us might be "the real deal"!

My sympathies to all of you in Florida - I'm in southern Connecticut and we are SO overdue for a hurricane that sooner or later our luck is bound to run out...nothing here since Gloria in '85.

DEAR BARBARO - hope you are comfy, cozy and cool today, enjoying your treats, nipping when called for, and doing just what Dr. Dean asks of you. Please don't ever nip Mrs. J. since she's so kind to bring you fresh grass from home. You give me daily inspiration with your strength and determination - I wish I could sneak in there just to give you a kiss on the nose!
So what about naming your brother? Poor guy, he has an awful lot to live up to...so maybe a name that just "hints" of you a little. How about DEAN'S DREAM? Maybe you should be allowed to vote on his name...how about a nip means "NO" and a toss of your mane means "YES"?
Wishing you love, peace, good health - and the same to all your wonderful people!
Your admirer Nancy in CT

No one has addressed this question I raised this morning--

Dr. R said, "If he hadn't had the founder (laminitis) on his left hind, he'd probably be out of the cast and he'd probably be in a splinted bandage on the shoe."

I thought there was discussion a few days ago that founder was different from laminitis (maybe worse)?

Can anyone PLEASE clarify? It's important--it's about our boy...Thanks :)

Wow...A MAN! Hello Ernie. Will check out the story. Thanks for the post.
Pray for Barbaro...the prayers of a righteous man availeth much.

Sorry...It's COZY GUY!!!!

http://www.drf.com/news/article/76461.html

Debbie,
don't think it's gonna work... I think we have tons of carrot heads running around NBC. And he probably has too many long lost cousins running around now.......
Love you
Susan

Nancy, I like it. they might question all of the Dr.R.'s though. I'm keeping my carrot. Chipper Nipper goes to bite I give him a great big kiss, right on his horsey lips.

Great interviews! Thanks so much for giving us a place to share hopes, prayers, dreams, love for Barbaro and all the others involved with horses, whether it be racing or pleasure (which is rather redundant, huh!) Horses are just pure pleasure in any fashion. God bless each of us as we continue to care for our horses and the horses of others!
"God forbid that I should die and go to any heaven where they are no horses"

Sheila in Colorado, soon to be back in El Salvador

Jill Rappaport & her sister Linda Solomon have done a book "People We Know, Horses They Love."
Here's the link to the story:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/10/07/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main648076.shtml

It lists some other celebrities who may be interested in the causes...

Remember all you Barbaro lovers!!!
STAURDAY AUGUST 5,2006 7:00pm
We all stop and pray and think about our beloved Barbaro.
Tell everyone you know and get the power of prayer and love back in everyones life.

I can not think of a better think to do for the love of a sweet boy.

My God be with Barbaro and his Doc's and his extened family!!!!!!! We all love him.

God's speed my Sweet Boy

Love you always Carol

SUSAN W,

Yes, I was nipped by a horse when I was 11. Insult to injury, she tossed me later. Oh well.

I have also been nipped by cats, dogs, ferrets, a macaw, my younger brother, and a former boyfriend !!

I hope Bobby continues to WANT to playfully nip but doesn't actually LAND any of his nips--especially not on Dr. R's very valuable hands!!

If you want to get in & see Dr. R,
why don't you dress up like the school mascot
from the Vet school he is a graduate of......

http://www.myteamprints.com/images/osuwatson/8004Brutus.jpg

Pamela...

I was the watching the racing today and it was a colt's maiden race and he didn't want to go in the stall, and the stall handlers (4 plus of them) just couldn't get him in so they put on the hood. Straight away the horse was calm and they mangaged to lead him into the stall, but as soon as he was aware of what was happening he was having none of it and reared up and out again.

All the while the jockey was stroking and calming him, and when the stall handlers started to try and get him in again the jockey just pulled off the hood, tossed it to the ground and walked the horse away and he was scratched.

I wish all jockeys were as compassionate towards their horses...the feelings and welfare of that horse were obviously priority.

There was a lot of discussion about increasing the numbers of stall hands for health and safety reasons, because horses don't like being in these stalls and they're pretty dangerous apperatus for horse and rider when things go wrong.

I think the stall hands do a great job and I agree it's important to have the right ratio for each race.

Jo

Hi all, Great news about our boy! Im just coming in from Dr. myself. The rash I told ya'll about--not allergic to the thai roll, allergic to my new meds!! Great!! I look like a speckled red trout clown of some sort. With a shot of Decadron, good ole Medrol Dosepac, I will be good as new real soon. Benadryl just didnt get it.
I am so excited about Barbaro!! I wish I could have read everything heard about everything sooner. I have not been on but like twice in four days--I am so behind. This is 1st time since May! I am a sorry supporter. I am gonna try to keep up and read more later. I am just glad for the news I have gotten now!!

BOBBY I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU, AND YOU JUST KEEP ON FEELING BETTER. MAKE THAT HOOF GROW GOOD AS IT POSSIBLY CAN, MAKE THAT BONE KNIT PERFECTLY TOO,BIG BOY!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!! :)

Jane,
This is a tough issue and one that NO ONE wants to claify.
It depends,,,on whether his hoof has enough blood flow to the coronet......
it is subjective, and everyday.... You can't ask Dr. Dean for a prognosis...he cannot give one.
Love,
S.

Susan E.
Was the same age when nipped...hurt... didn't think he was going to let go. My first lesson not to curl fingers when feeding a horse.

Hi, Jane:

I could be wrong, but I think sometimes the terms founder and laminitis are used interchangeably...

Sue W.
Nope, the two are used together. You are exactly right.

love,
S.

Speaking of compassion, I love the picture of Edgar pouring the water on Barbaro's head after the derby to cool him down, instead of drinking it himself. What a GREAT MAN!

Sue W.
Nope, the two are used together. You are exactly right.

love,
S.

Jo...am I mistaken, or are there more stall hands...I think we call them starters...in the UK races...it looks to me like there are!I think I counted up to 5 people... Also, they seemed a lot gentler than ours. I noticed there is not one who holds a whip as is the case here...

wheres that person that said I was nuts yesterday when I said they use a hood to get a horse in the gate....???..

JAN...YOUR LINK IS HYSTERICAL!!!ROFLMAO...

Thanks Alex for the interview Dan Hendricks !!

Hey Mike C....where ya been? We are still talking about the Del Mar Disgrace...

Hi, Team Barbaro!

Jo...to my knowledge, Viggo is footloose and fancy free...you and I can fight it out over him later...:) Heck, a man who is attractive, intelligent, creative as heck (he is also an artist, photographer and poet) and loves horses???? How could a woman go wrong? As soon as I saw him as Aragorn, I was a goner.

From this Lyn to "the other Lyn"...I love your perfect world. May it come to be...may all animals be safe.

Lisa, my writing expertise is more toward poetry and children's stories...but let me know if you need help w/press releases. My problem is I get too emotional...

Its hotter than blazes again today...must sign off for a few. Be back later.

Healing and Love to all,
Lyn G.

PAMELA..the people that put the horses in the starting gate are called the GATE CREW..they travel alot..like the same guys work aqueduct.bekmont and saratoga...(all NY tracks) the guys at monmouth may work monmouth , the meadowlands then go elsewhere..perhaps florida or louisiana..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laminitis

that link will explain both conditions, foundering comes after laminitis...the coffin bone sinks in founder. "Foundering and sinking are two possible consequences of one, or repeated, laminitic episodes; the latter is less common and much more severe"

I was confused too

Susan E...sounds like you just taste good!

Renee, I thought the same thing when I saw that, thinking of Bobby and not himself.

Does anyone know if there is a day NOT covered for NBC this week? I had asked early but we have been busy here this week and couldn't see where it was answered. Thanks!

Karen - TN

Here's a link re: Founder Laminitis
http://www.laminitis-advice.co.uk/laminitis_founder.htm

Just do a google search for it - you'll find tons of info.

Did you hear? Dora can go to NBC as a speckled trout...hope you feel better Dora...

signed...the Carrot Posse...

SUSAN E.

no I was not nipped, that darn horse tried to take my shoulder...still laugh about it. It was actually funny after I got over the tet shot and pain. It was just like.....oh YANK me.

They have some good choppies.

No, now I know you cat is 20 , not trading a Dream On Schipperke.......only 3 with her dad earning his CH.
Love you girl,
Susan

Thanks Mike C...now I know!...Gate Crew...got it...I have got to get a book on this stuff...Did you see where Saratoga closed today due to excessive heat...Arlington is still open and the races there have been uneventful...

Laura in Key West...now I am confused too...Does this mean that Bobby is even worse off since your definition means that the foot has rotated downward?

Alex-

Since you have a good rapport with the people at Kennett florist do you think you can talk them in to taking a picture of one of Barbaro's treat baskets before they deliver? That would be really cool!
Feel the love...

If Dora goes a s a speckled trout the whole place will clear out from the stench. heeh Wait...then she will be alone with Bobby. Dora I just ruined your plan Ha ha words out.

Thanx Alec for the latest update and the interview with Dan Hendricks...

To My Sweet Barbaro. Who lovesya baby? WE DO!!
Keep on growing that hoof, keep using the sling, sweetie pie...nip nicely please . Heard your Momma was visiting you. Bet that made you happy!

Rachel told me she had your basket brought on Monday and she included carrots with the tops on..oh yummy!

BTW..I signed the petition...mine was the 433rd signature..does anybody know if there are others circulating?

I'll be back later babycakes to give you a hug g'nite.

OK, Concerning Del Mar, Arlington and such:

Yes, by all means, let's E-mail them,letting them know how outraged and disgusted we are...but also let them know,that AFTER THE VERY NEXT SERIOUS INJURY, we are preparing a complete boycot. Must get Owners, Trainer, Jockeys on board. What say? is this possible?

Renee...LOL

Gosh Laura in the Keys...Dr. R. hadn't used that term before...founder...

http://www.laminitis-advice.co.uk/laminitis_founder.htm

The above site posted by Faye states Lamanitis and Founder are the same??? I hope that's the case, but either way the "left looks" good and is starting to grow.

Pamela
What would be funnier is to see the Barbaromaniacs dressed like Brutus!

Can't you see the animals' expressions as the Barbaromaniacs roam the hospital?????
jan

Susan in Tx...excellent point!

Pamela...there were about nine of them, but they want to increase the numbers when more horses are starting.

You're right, they don't carry whips but they have something they use to put around the horse's hind quarters and a handler stands on either side...it encourages the horse to walk forward. If this doesn't work the hood is used and the transformation into a calm horse is usually immediate and they can be gently led in.

If the horse still fights against being led in then they're usually scrapped fairly quickly. I suppose this is to save the animal more stress, but also for the safety of the horses and jockeys that are already waiting in the stalls.

Jo

Jan...Yes, I can imagine...they all would walk up an say..."Oh, you must be Pamela !"

Pam,
ROFLMAO. Trying to imagine all hunchbacks.Snorting. LOL

Susan E. you are too much...

Yes, I was nipped by a horse when I was 11. Insult to injury, she tossed me later. Oh well.

I have also been nipped by cats, dogs, ferrets, a macaw, my younger brother, and a former boyfriend !!

Love you, SusanW.

OMG still laughing.
Which by the way, we should be doing in our hope for Bobby,,,Forgive me for trying to change anyones thinking.........I never do.

Godspeed to you Barbaro. You are never far from my thoughts.

Alex, I have been checking in on your website for Barbaro updates for a while now. I can't tell you how much they are appreciated. The interviews are a nice addition.

One question, I just read that Nice Nelly (from Slew's last group of 4 foals) broke her ankle during a workout on 5/28. As of 5/30 reports were that she was doing well. She is a Lael Stables filly. Is there any way to find out how she is doing? Is or was she at New Bolton? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

And of course, I wish you continued success both with the horses and with the website.

Best regards,

Jennifer

I haven't posted in a few days as I have been caring for my newborn puppies, but I am so relieved that Bobby continues to be comfortable. I check on him many times a day. Alex, great interviews with Tom and Don, they sound like fine men, don't they? I also thought Berardini looked great in the Jim Dandy on a sloppy track, may he always run safely and many Congratulations to him and his people. I also have always liked Brother Derek, actually have a connection to the name Derek, a dear friend of my daughter's who passed away at a very young age. Of course, Bobby is the very best horse in the world and the greatest Champion of them all........

Jo, I have to say again...I thought the entire parade/load/race sequence in the UK was much more to my liking...

C'mon Pam (Neo)

you know you are upsetting all the Marys on the board...........

Love you,
S.

Lyn..just trying to envision what would happen if he ever visited this site and posted a message!
Bees around the honey pot is what springs to mind! LOL

Jo

Pamela, I copied that from the link, from what i understand, Founder is worse. I am on a conference call, and thats from Wikipedia...I was in a hurry they might have it backwards.

"HEY EVERYONE......IMPORTANT HR503 INFORMATION

Just hung up the phone with John Hettinger. He is the gentleman that was the focus of the article in The Blood-Horse magazine. He is a member of the The Jockey Club, a trustee for the New York Racing Association and received a Special Eclipse Award in 2000. He is one of the leaders in the movement to ban horse slaughter.

I contacted his farm and, when I told them what I was calling about, they immediately gave me his direct number in Saratoga.

Told him about our group and that we wanted to help. He was very grateful and spent some time talking to me. We discussed the possibility of some of us going to Washington. He gave me the name and number of the person handling the public relations for this campaign and suggested that I call her and see if it would be something that she might want to put together.

We don't have much time so we need to act quickly.
Please let me know if any of you on the east coast would be willing to go to Washington for this cause. I'd like to have an approximate number before I speak to her.

I will be out for most of the afternoon. Could someone PLEASE repost this message throughout the day so we see what kind of response we get.
Then I'll call her tomorrow morning.

Thanks.

Posted by: ShelleyA at August 2, 2006 02:20 PM "

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=barba

http://www.petitiononline.com/cares/

WOW...Alex...you swoop in with the unseen hand of
knowledge...Thank you so much...your info is always so interesting...I especially like the personal touch you give us...Can just see you on the filly...

Beautiful, brave Barbaro, a bright shining light in a world of violence, terror and fear
You inspire us with your courage and strength,
Stun us with your beauty and purity of heart and soul,
You amaze us with your will to live and
With your uncomplaining acceptance of pain and discomfort in this struggle

Oh that more humans could be like you
What a better place the world would be.

Thanks to all the wonderful humans who are helping Barbaro with this struggle – The Jacksons, Dr. Richardson and everyone involved at New Bolton, Michael Matz, Alex, and all who are sending their love and prayers.

Jo,
He is a honey pot too. LOL

Susan W...I guess it is just my nature...

Peg,
You hit it right on the head. What a wonderful world it would be. Is Louie here?

Dr. R. was born 08/30/1953.... OK Dr. R. groupies here is an ideal to get to see Bobby and Dr. R.

Make a GIANT (I mean giant) BIRTHDAY carrot cake and get inside (like the trojan horse size). You have until 8/30 to get ready.

Seriously, are we doing something for his birthday? He surely couldn't turn us down if we come bearing gifts. We need an email address to send to so we can make some kind of plans. Anybody available.

HORSE HANDS ACROSS AMERICA!
KEEP THE FAITH!

Go Barbaro! Grow Barbaro! Love You Barbaro

Alex...this just blows my mind...I never envisioned a gate and/or gate crew at Fair Hill...I know how dumb that sounds...but people like me just don't know...

Jo, if he ever came to this site, I'd probably dissolve in tears. Hmmmm....now how to let him know this site exists?

Alex, you are turning into the next great talk show host...can you see it? Alex Brown Talks Horses! YOu'd have a following from this site alone...seriously, you're doing a tremendous job with your interviewing, getting updates to us (BTW, I'd camp out at NBC to help you beat the media getting updates...), educating us, keeping us on track (although we do get a bit goofy this time of day...). Thank you and Tim and Eliza again.

YOu know the one thing about all of us is the gratitude...we're grateful to Alex, Tim, Eliza; we're grateful to Michael Matz and Peter Brette, the staff at NBC, KF, all the horse angels who are nearby...

and we express that gratitude openly and repeatedly.

We don't take this site for granted. None of us here takes anything for granted. We see Barbaro recovering day by day knowing his situation could change. We see Dr. R and NBC working to keep him chipper. We see people here who have become activists to work for the safety and protection of beautiful, noble animals. We see those who take that compassion and apply it to other areas outside of this web family.

And its so grand. There's a lot of great karma being generated here...maybe more people outside of here should take a look around this site and see all the extradordinary people who are here.

Nuff of my rambling...now to find a way to contact Viggo M. and bring him here...

Healing and Love to all,
Lyn G.

Alex...no it was me... that said Founder and lam are used interchangeably...........
In the US ...a horse is required to train and break three times before they get their "card"..and you have some GREAT guys coming from Philly Park...........I hope......LOL since I worked there so long...
Always,
Susan

Linda Lee..what if I have the wrong date? Maybe you should get Kennett Florist to verify...

Linda Lee,
Can you see the suprise on his face when a bunch of carrots, peppermints and apples leap from the cake.Oh yeah the Eagle too. I'm gald we can have fun here.

Long Read folks but worth it....Jazz

The young couple had made their usual hurried, pre-Christmas visit to the little farm where dwelt their elderly parents with their small herd of horses. The farm had been named Lone Pine Farm because of the huge pine which topped the hill behind the farm, and through the years had become a talisman to the old man and his wife, and a landmark in the countryside. The old folks no longer showed their horses, for the years had taken their toll, but they sold a few foals each year, and the horses were their reason for joy in the morning and contentment at day's end.

Crossly, as they prepared to leave, the young couple confronted the old folks. "Why do you not at least dispose of "The Old One". She is no longer of use to you. It's been years since you've had foals from her. You should cut corners and save where you can. Why do you keep her anyway?"

The old man looked down as his worn boot scuffed at the barn floor and his arm stole defensively about the Old One's neck as he drew her to him and rubbed her gently behind the ears.

He replied softly, "We keep her because of love. Only because of love."

Baffled and irritated, the young folks wished the old man and his wife a Merry Christmas and headed back toward the city as darkness stole through the valley. So it was, that because of the leave-taking, no one noticed the insulation smouldering on the frayed wires in the old barn. None saw the first spark fall. None but the "Old One".

In a matter of minutes, the whole barn was ablaze and the hungry flames were licking at the loft full of hay. With a cry of horror and despair, the old man shouted to his wife to call for help as he raced to the barn to save their beloved horses. But the flames were roaring now, and the blazing heat drove him back. He sank sobbing to the ground, helpless before the fire's fury. By the time the fire department arrived, only smoking, glowing ruins were left, and the old man and his wife. They thanked those who had come to their aid, and the old man turned to his wife, resting her white head upon his shoulders as he clumsily dried her tears with a frayed red bandana.

Brokenly he whispered, "We have lost much, but God has spared our home on this eve of Christmas. Let us, therefore, climb the hill to the old pine where we have sought comfort in times of despair. We will look down upon our home and give thanks to God that it has been spared."

And so, he took her by the hand and helped her up the snowy hill as he brushed aside his own tears with the back of his hand. As they stepped over the little knoll at the crest of the hill, they looked up and gasped in amazement at the incredible beauty before them. Seemingly, every glorious, brilliant star in the heavens was caught up in the glittering, snow-frosted branches of their beloved pine, and it was aglow with heavenly candles. And poised on its top most bough, a crystal crescent moon glistened like spun glass. Never had a mere mortal created a Christmas tree such as this.

Suddenly, the old man gave a cry of wonder and incredible joy as he pulled his wife forward. There, beneath the tree, was their Christmas gift. Bedded down about the "Old One" close to the trunk of the tree, was the entire herd, safe. At the first hint of smoke, she had pushed the door ajar with her muzzle and had led the horses through it. Slowly and with great dignity, never looking back, she had led them up the hill, stepping daintily through the snow. The foals were frightened and dashed about. The skittish yearlings looked back at the crackling, hungry flames, and tucked their tails under them as they licked their lips and hopped like rabbits. The mares pressed uneasily against the "Old One" as she moved calmly up the hill and to safety beneath the pine.

And now, she lay among them and gazed at the faces of those she loved. Her body was brittle with years, but the golden eyes were filled with devotion as she offered her gift - Because of love. Only Because of love.

Much love to Bobby and to all,

Jazz

I dont want to blog up space here , but there is an excellent article by Andy Beyer in the Daily Racing Form regarding the rash of breakdowns, he covers alot in it...

http://drf.com/news/article/77038.html

Susan W...I didn't know you worked at Philly Park!

Thanks ALex for the info. Amazing how much I am learning here....and my house still needs to be cleaned and the laundry still needs to be folded...
Oh, have I ever been nipped, kicked, and thrown from a horse! The time I ended up in a cast however was when I was hauling a bale of hay out of the barn and I jumped down, holding on to the bale and twisted my ankel. Tore all the ligaments. Won't ever forget lying there as the horses moved over towards me and began to eat the hay. I guess they figured I was the table centerpiece.....!!
Finally got the right link and signed the petition. Hope others will get there, too.
For the Floridians in the group, I've been praying for a calm hurricaine season. I lived there 8 years and we only had one come through during that time...unfortunately it was Andrew...
Here in Va Beach we have to watch out, too, though not as vulnerable here....
DEAR BOBBY!!! HOPE YOU ARE KEEPING COOL AND COMFORTABLE UP THERE!
as always, prayers going on and on....
Believe in Barbaro!
Believe in Miracles!

Nancy in VB

http://www.drf.com/news/article/76461.html

Ernie - thanks for posting - I am reposting. What a great write-up so I am propagating.

Example of a terrible medical tragedy, and how good people go to great lengths for a gelding. Brought back my tears.

Alex didn't mention in the interview, did he, that Mr. Hendricks is the trainer in a wheelchair who was highlighted by the media on Derby day [along with Michael Matz's story (re burning plane crash heroism)].

HOPE PEACE LOVE - CJ the craziest catlady (Blackie's Mother & Pleasure's Aunt) in Hammond IN, f/k/a CJ of T Bar J (Elgin IL)

Mike C...What an excellent article...Please, continue to post...You aren't "taking up blog space"...I like discussing horse racing...have become addicted to it...

Mike C...am amazed at the time, work, energy that goes into preparing a horse to race...the attention to detail...it is simply not just a horse running down the track...I love it!

Renee Antaya... you missed listing a playboy bunny or two (and bunnies love carrots). That should at least get us a rub on Bobby's neck. Don't you think.

Pamela... if you are wrong, hardly anybody minds celebrating birthdays, and that would get us in at least once (and then again on the right date).

HORSE HANDS ACROSS AMERICA!
KEEP THE FAITH!

Linda Lee...LOL you are so sweet to say that...but then, we ought to make you show up with the cake if I got the date wrong...

Something tells me your plan would work, Linda Lee...twice!

Gotta think about that one.

Thanks for the explanation, Alex. I knew that there was a big difference between the US and UK and couldn't understand it...now it's all making sense.

Jo

So now we have to do costume changs as well. Phew1

Alex, thank you for taking the time to educate the group a bit on all things "horse". You are definately the resident expert and the info you provide is so appreciated.

Barbaro, here is to a quiet, comfortable, cool afternoon "hanging out" in your sling, munching some yummy snacks and resting those feet and legs. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, kisses, ear scratches, nose rubs, and MUCH LOVE.

Things are still going well at Arlington...just saw a race where the horse in second made a move and almost ran into the back of the lead horse...
the horse( in second) recovered and went on to win!!

To my fellow South Floridians - Oh great, just what we need ---Chris. I don't have a roof still from last year, but hey got my hurricane shutters three weeks ago( I ordered them 14 months ago). Hope we are all safe.

On another note, anyone else from Miami on this site? If so, does anybody know where I can take riding lessons? Been wanting to for a long time, Bobby will be my motivation to finally do it.

Another great day and night for you Big Guy.
Love and kisses.

Alie went to the NBC today and there were two white tigers, one lion, and two lionesses there! Everyone was upbeat and excited today- and REALLY excited to see the goodies we brought. Alie was told that Bobby already had some baby carrots with the greens on top that we brought today, and we were told that he really likes them- they're the best! Thank you all for your continued support for Bobby, the New Bolton Center, and us here at Kennett Florist :) As always, we will update tomorrow when we get back from our deliveries.
-Bernie
KF

Jo...I thought it was easier in the UK...guess I know zero...

Bernie...thank you so much for the info...goodness gracious...sounds like the circus has come to NBC...

Okay I come back from a meeting and now we are going to NBC in a cake dressed up as carrots, peppermints, playboy bunnies, and a trout.

Hmmm I can see the headlines now!

Ah Bobby:


Someone just posted that Dr R's birthday is right after mine. No wonder he makes so much sense to me! I don't know about you guys but I like his no sugarcoating style. It's hard, I know. I sat there crying when he said that Bobby had "L". But for me I'd rather have the truth than some lies. It would hurt so much worse down the road.


Yeah, you guys do get silly in the afternoon. It has to be in the lunch. I don't know what you guys have but you get so silly sometimes.


Lyn, I'm having some trouble with Frontpage. But I may be able to upload your file directly. Will let you know soon I hope.


MM

LOL

Margaret...we are so predictable...every day at this time, we get wacky...My birthday is the 23rd...sounds like a lot of great people were born in August!!!!

Bernie, thank you for your updates. We all so appreciate the visual that you give us Barbaro, all of the docs and nurses there, and how things kind of go. Keep it up

marie,
Don't forget the eagle too. Can you just imagine that would be the happiest cake ever delivered anywhere. Then we have to line up like the rocketts and sing we are the Barbaromaniacs we are here to entertain you. Barbaro we just love you to muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch! Off to the loony bin we go.

Pamela..maybe we just make it look easier! ;-)

Jo

Alex, kind of like a report card for kindergartners?

Wonderful interview. You are starting out with the creme de la creme (wasn't there a race horse with that name?) Anyway, congratulations.

Cathy-entertaining piece about Bobby's update on GMA. I like your choice for President, although I hate to see what the problems will do to his good looks.

Bobby, stay cool today. It's horrible outside.
Keep up the good work.

Love ya,
Edie

Jo...I think you are right!

Renee...you have just entered the Twilight Zone...

Renee they have to catch us first!

Thank you. I'm finally home.

Renee...can't get the visual of the eagles,carrots, bunnies, goofball mascot and trout out of my head...ooops, forgot the peppermints and stud muffins...

Barbaro will turn into a flying horse and carry us off.

It is an interesting picture. I keep giggling when I see stud muffins.

I still cannot believe that we have gotten inside info from some of the best trainers in the biz...Alex is bigger than Barbara Walters...Bigger than Larry King...

All of us running around in our costumes being chased by the police with Bobby casually looking out his window at the scene.

He is thinking, "And they say horses are stupid"

Jazz: Beautiful..."Old One', we need to keep it in the archives.

Of course Alex is better he is from Fair Hill.

...yes, and adding...I do not know these people!

Hay...I tried to post earlier, but my server is acting up...
I wanna go to NBC too...but as a pear since I'm the right shape for the costume...

Jazz...alright, you got me crying again!!!... beautiful story...

AW Renee...isn't that the truth!

You may not know it yet Pamela but you are one of us.

Tracie I have that book you were talking about earlier. It has Robert Redford on the front riding a palomino mare.

First I love Robert Redford and I have a palomino mare too.

Yes, Creme raced in the 60s with Buckpasser. They were both on my bedroom wall....He was a great horse...so was Damascus...you can go on and on.
Love always,
S.

I consider that a complement! Thank you, Renee!

Loony Bin... I have been HERE for many many years, I will be at the door with open arms inviting you all in.

Rocketts... I can't kick that high anymore. Lets line up some horses for the kicking.

Silly? aren't we being serious. This is the time I am getting really awake. Definitely a night person here.

HORSE HANDS ACROSS AMERICA!
KEEP THE FAITH!

I received Secratariat yesterday, still waiting for Ruffin, want to read that one first.

Pamela you are welcome! Linda Lee we can shake our buns if we can't kick or do the hokey pokey.

Marie...I hope people will indulge me while I tell this story...I was working a flight from San Juan...it stopped in Miami where I picked it up on its way to LAX (Los Angeles). They needed a flight attendant to board the plane because a thru passenger didn't want to deplane...So they picked me...I was most junior...I started laughing ...you know me...crakin' jokes about how the passenger must be Robert Redford...the gate agent said "It is" and I said "Yeah Right!" I go onto the place and there is no one...I go to the left, up to first class and there HE IS...sleeping...I cannot tell you how shocked I was...He has beautiful hair...We flew him to LAX
that day and I will never forget what a fool I made of myself!!

Renee,

Shaking buns, kicking, pokey... sounds like a night with BEN GAY...

HORSE HANDS ACROSS AMERICA!
KEEP THE FAITH!

Linda Lee
ROFL LOL

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/news/story?id=2535806

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/news/story?id=2537220

first article mentions something I had not heard - That Jeff had a compound fracture where the bones are sticking through the skin. That is why Mark Glatt slumped. It is excruciating.

Second article mentions some major tracks not running today due to the heat and safety concerns.

Linda Lee wrote: >>>Seriously, are we doing something for his birthday? He surely couldn't turn us down if we come bearing gifts. We need an email address to send to so we can make some kind of plans. Anybody available.>>

I'm in for anything. I was looking at restaurants in Kennett Square...thought of a gift card for a nice relaxing dinner for Dr. R and his wife.. complete with champagne...

Oh boy, I hope he doesn't read these posts... Anyway, that's just one idea.

Honestly, we'd buy the guy a Rolls Royce if we could... or a Ferrari w/ the prancing stallion in front...

Please keep me posted on this and any other suggestions for tokens of our appreciation to others..

Marie...I just did the search & that article came up...will have to find the book...I like RR too!!!...

Ohhhhh Pamela!!! Did you get a chance to talk to him? He is a horse person. Owms Quarter Horses.

Chris...this may sound really dumb, but, if it was that bad, why didn't they put the poor animal down then and there...I guess they were afraid they would get sued because the ambulance wasn't available...SHAME!

Debbie B -- three places in south Florida to still take riding lessons: Redlands (Kendall, very south Miami), Davie and Wellington area in Palm Beach County. Any particular style of riding you're interested in?

Alex - thanks so much for the info that you provide. The interviews are great and you're expertise on all horse matters is invaluable. Thanks, too, to Bernie for the update. Hope those white tigers - who must be gorgeous - don't take all the attention away from Barbaro!

Neo,
I think I know you.......remember the woman on the flight to Miami who kept asking for coffee and turned around and laughed at everyone else in the plane...sitting there sleeping with their mouths open.

Love ya Pam

Susan
Believe in Miracles.
Believe in Barbaro.

It's a beautiful book. Lots of pictures of famous people and their horses. But Bob R...heart be still!!

Marie...yes I did...he was very, very nice...I got up the nerve to talk to him and even got his autograph (something the other flight attendants really laughed at). I even turned around and caught him staring at me...he was embarrassed and turned red...so did I...Oh, the memories...

TEE-SHIRT UPDATE!

Due to the overwhelming response, I'm now offering only one design (the most popular and in my opinion the most beautiful)!!!

Go to my site and order today:

www.corvinoballet.org/29906.html

"Susan E...sounds like you just taste good!"

Thank you, Pamela, so I've been told.

DORA, better a speckled trout than a rabid armadillo.

Lions and tigers at NBC, oh my! All they need now is bears. I trust the big cats are not near the horses and other hoofed (tasty) patients?

GIRLS: It seems I have the same birthday as Dr. Richardson! I get a prize!!!!!!!

Marie...I've loved RR since Butch & Sundance... Horse Whisperer is a fav too...He just gets better with age...

Susan E...you are so funny...lol.....the entire post just cracked me up!

Ernie,
I agree with you. It is the most beautiful. I can't wait to get mine.It will be worn proudly!

Pamela you are my hero!

Pamela, that was my first thought when I heard about what happened. That is just beyond cruel in my eyes. For anyone to treat an animal that way, especially one they are suppose to care about, is just horrible and uncalled for. Everyone involved in that should be barred from the sport IMHO. If I were an owner, trainer or jockey I would never trust this track or the people involved with it again.

I've had a busy afternoon and am finally checking some of the posts. What in the world is happening? Everyone is just a little nuts! Cakes, eagles, stud muffins, carrots, costumes... good grief! I'm so mad I've missed all of this!

Love you all even when you get a case of the crazies. Can you say heat wave???!!!

Kathy

Susan E,
You are funny. Birthdays don't count. That offer expired. Sorry :(

Marie...even the pilots thought he was wonderful...very down to earth, even humble and
very intelligent...so many celebs are nutso and behave very badly...he was brilliant...

Kathy J...welcome to the abyss...

Kathy J.,
Welcome from all your crazies...where have you been?

Carrot, apple, peppermint and assorted "horse food" people....Your group name should be
"Fruit of the Loonies"! LOL!
May I join???

Absolutely Karen...this incident just sticks out in my mind as a hallmark of sorts...just plain cruel...once again...SHAME...

ERNIE LOL...

Ernie...what is that saying...If you have to ask you probably already are one ?!

Ernie,
You are one of us too.

Hi all,

Just wanted to let you all know that Saratoga canceled racing today due to the extreme weather. From what I hear Monmouth Park here in NJ canceled also. I remember there was a jockey walk-out last year at Monmouth because the track refused to cancel on an dangerously hot day.
The tracks are obviously going to lose money with the cancelations. I think they should be commended for doing the right thing.

Ernie...ROTFLOL

Renee... Sorry I don't know what ROFL means. LOL -- Lots of Love! Right!

Christine... great idea maybe Kennett Florist can help. (Maybe we Bobby fans can sing to them outside the restaurant window. Envision that, a lot like the heifer being chased by the Doctor. Still can't get that out of my mind.)

Seriously we need to confirm the date so matter what we do!

HORSE HANDS ACROSS AMERICA!
KEEP THE FAITH!

JAZZ....Loved your story!

J in NJ...I hate to hear that the jockeys had to walk in order to get relief...that shouldn't have to happen!

Linda Lee,
ROFL Rolling on floor laughing.

Oh gosh...this is so much fun!

Thanks for the info Pam!
Wow a humble celeb. I swear next year I am going to Sundance. I have admired him for years and not just because he is good looking.

I also heard he was very nice. Age has not hurt him at all.

Hay...I just want to say, it's wonderful to be back online after 2 days...server went down big-time...
I was going thru Barbaro & his Barbaromaniacs withdrawal...
The info & interviews from our wonderful webmaster, Alex
The poems & stories...
All the concern for all things horse...
You all have made my life even brighter...
(((()))))
Tracie the Pear...giggle

Team Barbaro...

If I can deliver anything to Dr. R for his b'day, let me know. I'm not that far away from NBC...

Lord,its so darn hot today. Am glad to read some tracks are not racing due to the heat.

Ohhhh, white tigers at NBC...and a lion, too. Oh, what I'd give to work there...all the different animals.

Must sign off for yoga...wish tonight was a restorative yoga class - its too hot for anything more intense...thank heaven the studio has air conditioning - my teacher does not believe in us suffering in the heat. Will be back to tuck in our sweet Barbaro.

Healing to all,
Lyn G.

YAY for Saratoga! A class act!

Fruit of the Loonies. It fits.

Linda Lee brilliant!

I've been a working girl all day today because I've fallen way behind from being on this site all day for the last couple of days! I've been thinking of nothing but all of you though and of course our Boy!

I'll be back with a vengeance tomorrow!!

Sweet dreams to our healing hero! Everyone of us crazies loves you like no other!

Until tomorrow...thank you Alex (or maybe Sir Alex at this point - you're so famous!) for all of your time and wonderful updates.

Kathy

You should...he is a decent man and very approachable...I have heard him say that the Sundance Festival is "getting out of hand" or "getting to be a zoo" something like that...
He hates the fact that people like Paris Hilton are starting to show up...the Festival is meant to be a serious artistic event...
He is a great also a great lover of horses and an actist in the environmental movement...

Oh, almost forgot...he is very short, at least compared to me...but that is no biggie...

Yea I thought I would go some time other than the festival. I read an interview with him that said the same thing.

Have you seen the Horse Whisperer?

Fruit of the Loonies -- OH GREAT! Now I have visions of us in underwear being chased by a heifer and Dr. R. -- ROFL --

HORSE HANDS ACROSS AMERICA!
KEEP THE FAITH!

Oh yes...wasn't it beautiful...I think his movies express what you feel when he talks to you...he is very sincere...totally steers away from people like Paris Hilton, and the like...

Linda Lee...I WISH!

Dearest Bobby, I am so glad you had another good night and day. You stay cool, temp wise that is, you are the coolest of cool. I will check on you in the morning. Lots of hugs, kisses and scratches. Have sweet dreams of green pastures and peppermints. I hope they give you access to a computer so you can read all the stuff these guys are saying. They will keep you laughing and a swinging!

LOVE YOU B!!!!

Karen - TN

OMG we have a commitment from Lyn Gilbert to deliver something for Dr. R...this is really going to happen isn't it!

Time for me to go. Have a good night it was fun Everyone.

Barbaro, You be good have a good sleep, sweet dreams and heal. I love you very much. Dream of your Barbaromaniacs all dressed up like your favorite foods. Big hugs and kisses. HEAL HOOF HEAL LEG GROW HOOF.

Bye

Believe in Miracles,
Believe in Barbaro.

Pamela...I hope Lyn G has a semi for that delivery...she's gonna need it to get us Fruit of the Loonies in there...LOL

I wouldn't mind being chased by Dr. R :)

Wait...Chased by Dr.R. in my undies. GASP wiping forehead...breathing heavy. ahhhhhhhhhhh

Pamela!

When he shot Bagger Vance in Georgia, all my friends got to know "Bob" hey, another Bobby! We need him to help us with H.R. 503.

THANKS ALEX FOR ALL THE GREAT NEWS, JUST GETTING ON TODAY. WAS WATCHING "WIRE TO WIRE" IT STILL MAKES ME BLUE NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE BOBBY, I GUESS THAT FEELING WILL NEVER GO AWAY.

SO GLAD BOBBY WAS MENTIONED ON GMA, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE CLIP!! BOBBY IS OF COURSE WAY MORE IMPORTANT THAN BUSH AND CASTRO. :>) ]

LOVE & PRAYERS TO BOBBY,
CHERYL
:>)

Barbaro. Stick with it, Champ. Day by day, you can do it.

I believe in you, Barbaro.

MA

Brenda I bet he would...!

Renee...that visual is killing me! ROFLMAO

Brenda brilliant idea. How do we go about contacting him. Got any connections?

I challenge Alex to pick some of these postings and put them on his front page in the morning.

CHALLENGE!!!

HORSE HANDS ACROSS AMERICA!
KEEP THE FAITH!

Cheryl...can you imagine anyone picking Bush over Bobbie? It goes without saying for Castro, too, but BUSH over BOBBY....NO WAY!

Lord help us Linda Lee...they would have to put those little black bars over our eyes in the photos...

Pamela I just saw your post. What delivery from Lyn to Dr. R? I missed something.

Pamela... my computer is beeping as I type. Now I know why. Censors at work!

HORSE HANDS ACROSS AMERICA!
KEEP THE FAITH!

Marie...I mentioned that I thought Dr. R's birthday is August 30th...and she said she would deliver something from us...

Brenda...did they get the same impression about him that I did?

Barbara Kerr- I don't know too much about the
different riding styles - just something I can
do as a hobby for fun. I need something to get me outside, so I am not sitting on this site all
day. Any advice would be welcome. I live in the
Kendall area so Homestead would be the closest.
Thank you, if you can suggest a place in particular that would be great.

Good Job Pamela... I wondered how you would condense all this!

HORSE HANDS ACROSS AMERICA!
KEEP THE FAITH!

Our former assistant director of the film office (she traveled with 'Bob' while he was in the state--and says he has skinny legs--and Pamela you are right he's 5'5") now lives out in Utah and I think she may have a Sundance connection...I will call her..If we can reach him..who wants to make the pitch?

Brenda

GROW HOOF GROW!!!! That's all I have to say!!!

GROW HOOF GROW!!!! That's all I have to say!!!

Pamela,

She said he was just wonderful! And she deals with stars all the time, not to mention her husband is a movie producer. She just "loves Bob!"

Just the same way we love Alex and Tim and Dr. R.!

Alex--You and Bobby get to play yourselves in the Movie!

Brenda

Hi Everyone!

I can't keep up with the posts, but thanks to all for such a good (and busy) day!

Jo Edwards & ShelleyA,

Thanks for your accounts of contacts with folks relevant to our petition. Wish I could be in Washington with you, but I'm too far away. Please keep us in the loop.

Linnie and others who've posted copies of emails to friends and other contacts,

Thank you so much, I may use them to do the same.

I've emailed the contacts at Del Mar to express my sadness and dismay over New Joysey Jeff. One of the most tragic endings I've ever heard. Poor, valiant boy.

Alex,

As always, thanks so much for the updates. Great interview with Tom, and lovely to hear about Bobby's ACN and Kathy Anderson's 'chipper.'

Beautiful Barbaro,

Not only are you brave and precious, you're also becoming legendary for your inpiration. You bring out the best in everyone you touch - in person or in spirit - and so many wonderful things are happening because of you. The world is, and will be, a better place just because you're in it.
We are so grateful to you, and we love you so much. Be well, sweet boy, and keep doing whatever it is you're doing while every day brings you closer to home. Have a gentle night and I'll see you in the morning. Much love and light to you.

Mirth

Brenda: I will I will!!! :) Okay so maybe I'm not the right person. I probably wouldn't be able to utter a word.

Thanks Pamela I thought for a scary minute we all really were going to show up at NBC in our tightie whities.

PAMELA- I KNOW, I THINK SOME PEOPLE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR CASTRO TO YOU KNOW WHAT!! (DON'T WANT TO GET IN TROUBLE), BUT I HAVE TO AGREE - BOBBY FOR PRESIDENT!!! :>)

LOVE AND PRAYERS TO BOBBY,
CHERYL

LINDA I LOVE YOUR QUOTE "HORSE HANDS ACROSS AMERICA"

Just my two cents worth....

At one time laminitis described the inflamation of the laminae and the word 'founder' was used to describe the rotation and/or sinking of the coffin bone. A horse could be said to have laminitis without foundering (rotating).

I'm really disgusted about all the breakdowns. If he were mine, I would have demanded that New Joysey Jeff be euthanized on the spot. I would have rather seen him removed by a front loader than having to stumble to the ambulance. There is no excuse for what they put him through. Although PolyTrack will help the horses running on dirt, is there anything, other than common sense, that will protect the horses running on the turf?

Pamela,
Forget about dressing up as a carrot or peppermint. We all know that you'll be the one popping out of Dr. R's birthday cake. You can just put me in a box wrapped in ribbons with a note stating that Dr. R. is to open when he is alone. Just don't keep me in there for too long or I'll need to borrow Barbaro's sling!

Dirty Rush was pulled up in the eighth race at Ellis Park...don't know why...he was in the lead going into the turn...seemed a little troubled on the turn...lost the lead...and was pulled up in the straightaway at the eighth pole...They didn't say anything else...He was #2 and was favored to win the race...

OH, I CAN THINK OF A GREAT BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR DR. R.!! LOL! :>) SERIOUSLY THOUGH, I THINK WE SHOULD SEND HIM CARDS OR A FEW SMALL GIFTS, DON'T YA THINK?? GALS?? :>)

CHERYL
INDY

HEY JOYCE...that is exactly what I said earlier...I thought maybe they didn't want to get sued for not having the ambulance accessable...

Now...as to the Dr. R. thingy....Yee Haa...

We are so....oh, what is the word...frustrated, maybe?

PAM, WHO'S BOB? ROBERT REDFORD? HE'S NOT 5'5 THOUGH??? GUESS I HAVE TO KEEP READING.

CHERYL
:>)

Yes, he is Cheryl...But he is such a wonderful person...

ALL

Candles are burning down. Please light one every day.

Love to all.

http://www.getwellbarbaro.com/

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/groups.cfm?l=eng

Pamela - That would be the word!

Was just searching again...
Lynn Anderson founded Special Riders of Animaland

Anybody in TN that may know how to contact her...
she might want to get involved in the causes since the group she founded is therapy riding...

I just find it amazing that an ambulance which costs more than I can comprehend at this moment isn't equipped to handle mud or hills. It's unthinkable that the technology exists to repair horrific injuries, but we can't get horses off the track. The track should be held accountable and should be forced to publicly explain their actions. Where was their Plan B? Why didn't the owner/trainer demand immediate euthanasia since the injuries were so bad? This just doesn't make sense to me.

Could someone please explain to me what claiming races are? I kind of think I know, but would really like to hear from someone who knows...so many races are claiming races with different dollar amounts...Please, help...