Tim Woolley Horseracing: Race Horse Trainer :: News: Barbaro Updates: 145

Barbaro Updates: 145

updates are now here.

Update 1117: Russell Baze won the sixth at Bay Meadows to draw level with Pincay. Tim won the third race at Laurel with first time starter Jaunty Gale. Congratulations to Gerry Goswell.

Update 1116: Russell Baze has one winner to equal Laffitt Pincay's record. Check his progress here.

Update 1115: Horsehats have been working closely with the Jackson and Churchill Downs to create a limited edition hat with all profits to the Barbaro Fund. Here is the offer: Barbaro Fund Hat. Although the site does not mention the number of hats available, I do know it is limited.

Big plans for Showing Up highlights not only Showing Up (his plans for next year and some troubles they experienced at Hollywood Park on sunday), but also ShoBiz and Stormy Kiss (another Jackson horse scheduled to run this weekend at Aqueduct).

Update 1114: Eddie Kilroy has returned and left the following comment (timestamp: 12:28 pm)

Good Morning Barbaro and all of you. Sorry I've been absent for so long. The move from N. VA to the new ranch in Texas was long. So happy to hear the great reports on big guy. Also, I'd like to urge everyone to fight for S1915. Take a page from Barbaro, DON'T GIVE UP!!! Remember, so many thought HR503 would never get a vote. We showed them a trick, and we can do it again. We have to stay comitted and SLAM THEM SENATORS!!! I have a fire burning with my listeners, and come Monday we'll be adding more fuel. Willie, Bo Derick, and you can be the voice for all equine. I know you won't weaken. Let's KICK BUTT Monday!!! God Bless.
Eddie Kilroy, "WILLIE PLACE" XM Radio

Monday has been designated FOB call-in day.

Update 1113: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (wednesday night). Mrs. Jackson called, and she had just received a call from Dr. Richardson. I was heading to the track as Mrs. Jackson called, on my second set. I was on Real Lace going to the newly opened Tapeta track. Graham Motion's string were just coming off as I was going through the tunnel to the track. I asked Graham what he thought. He said it was "good". I asked his riders who were equally positive. Others I asked were also positive in the praise for the new surface. I galloped Real Lace a mile and a half on the surface and was impressed. It was nice and even, and had nice spring to it (not too much) ... like riding on a great grass surface. We will of course see how it responds to adverse weather in the next day or two (rain, rain). Michael Dickinson was at Fair Hill this morning asking trainers and riders alike for their feedback. He asked me, I responded positively and expressed my wish that dirt tracks were going to be a thing of history.

Update 1112: Going local, we have this from Delaware Online: Barbaro improving, to get special shoe. It quotes Kathy Anderson in places, including:

Anderson said she is starting to see the old Barbaro come through.

"His disposition has actually improved so much," said Anderson. "He has a lot more confidence and can walk around so much better. He is a happy horse. He was very unhappy, yet courageous, there for a while."

Going global (New Zealand) we have: Barbaro has helped many other horses. This includes quotes from this site regarding Edgar Prado's most recent visit.

The Barbaro update should be later this morning. Keep calling.

Comments

Isn't anyone up yet??

Good Mornin' Boss Hoss and everyone! Jessica, Robin and I had a great trip to NBC yesterday, got to meet with several of the staff, hilighted by a visit with Dr. Richardson...then off to see Ali and another lively visit..lunch later then off in our various directions. Just a great day overall!

Peg

Posted by: Peg at November 30, 2006 10:59 AM

Good morning Alex, Barbaro, and FOBs!
Thanks for that encouraging article on Barbaro. It hurts to read that he was unhappy, but that just shows what a special horse he is to keep fighting and beat the odds!
Everyone have a wonderful day!
Jannie

Posted by: Jannie at November 30, 2006 11:03 AM

Good morning everyone. Here's an article out of Ohio that should get us all revved up to call today. Here it is

Wendy

Posted by: Wendy at November 30, 2006 11:16 AM

Fellow FOB - What fabulous news in this latest update!!! If you believe in "Kismet" - the strength and determination of Barbaro and the unprecedented care the Jackson's and the staff at NBC have provided are a classic example. It must be Barbaro's destiny to open up all these new doors on animal issues previously not brought to the attention of the general public.Thanks for saving this magnificent horse - M/Mrs. Jackson and Dr. Richardson for your expert care and compassion."Big B" - glad to hear your mood is improving - everyone visiting this site will feel inspired by your good news. Enjoy your new stall and new shoe for your left foot. Grow hoof, grow!!! Susan in PA.

Posted by: Susan at November 30, 2006 11:37 AM

Morning Everone!!

Thanks Alex for the updates.

I just read in the local Wilmington De paper about the new shoe you mentioned in the updates...
Sounds good...

Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Believe in Barbaro!
Believe in Miracles!!

Posted by: lynnette at November 30, 2006 11:39 AM

Great news about the left hoof shoe. One correction: Rood & Riddle is in Lexington, not Louisville.

Heal Hoof, Heal

Kim
Nicholasville, KY

Posted by: Kim at November 30, 2006 11:49 AM

Hiya, Bobbey! Are you being a sleepy head this AM, sweet prince? I was; I went back to bed when the alarm went off at 5:20 AM. (I'd planned to exercise.) I hope that your day includes time outdoors today. I really enjoyed reading that you'll be getting a special shoe. May it fit like a glove and help you feel even more comfortable. Hugs, pets, & "scratches" from your pals in CT - Robyn, Brent, & Nikita

Posted by: Robyn Hoffmann at November 30, 2006 12:04 PM

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Wendy - Thanks for the link. This is my local station and believe me, they're going to hear from me. That #*&%@!@ equates the bolt gun to a roll of quarters to the head?! I'm disgusted!!!!
Laura

Posted by: Laura in OH at November 30, 2006 12:11 PM

GOOD MORNING, SWEET BOY! It's going to be Spring on the last day of November here in southern CT, so I hope you will enjoy your grazing sessions in the unseasonable weather! You are such an inspiration to me, and I hope you are feeling much happier without your cast...and that your hoofie will start growing by leaps and bounds! Thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Jackson, Michael, Edgar, Peter & Dr. Richardson for being the best family a horse could ever have! We love all of you...but especially Big Boss Horse!
Nancy
BARBARO - CHAMPION OF MY HEART

Posted by: Nancy in CT at November 30, 2006 12:14 PM

Morning Barbaro. Keep pushing. we love you.
Alex, that was great to hear this morning. You always give us a good start to our day.Great news about improvement and new shoe.We all love you too Thanks

Posted by: jane at November 30, 2006 12:20 PM

good morning alex and B and all fob's
hope everyone had a good nite
hope everyone has a good day
for those of you who want to contact me i will know somethong after about 11am xoxo to all cathi

Posted by: smartycat1 at November 30, 2006 12:20 PM

Good Morning Barbaro and all of you. Sorry I've been absent for so long. The move from N. VA to the new ranch in Texas was long. So happy to hear the great reports on big guy. Also, I'd like to urge everyone to fight for S1915. Take a page from Barbaro, DON'T GIVE UP!!! Remember, so many thought HR503 would never get a vote. We showed them a trick, and we can do it again. We have to stay comitted and SLAM THEM SENATORS!!! I have a fire burning with my listeners, and come Monday we'll be adding more fuel. Willie, Bo Derick, and you can be the voice for all equine. I know you won't weaken. Let's KICK BUTT Monday!!! God Bless.
Eddie Kilroy, "WILLIE PLACE" XM Radio

Posted by: Eddie Kilroy at November 30, 2006 12:28 PM

Good morning dearest Barbaro. You are showing us daily that perseverence pays off. I am thrilled to hear you are walking better every day and with the new shoe on the left hoof, may you be totally in the comfort zone. Nothing like a happy horse to raise everyone's spirits. Hope you get to graze some today and I'm sure treats are on the way. Grow that hoof, dear boy, grow that hoof. Butterfly kisses to you, big fella.

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Funny, I always thought horse owners were also horse lovers. I have learned these last few months that that is not the case. The Ohio article makes this quite clear. I am speechless when I hear some of the comments from these so-called horse people. Callous, cold-hearted comes to mind. Take a look at the MO. accident horses all headed to slaughter. Who wouldn't want to gladly adopt one of them. But the horse hauler in that article would have you believe they are all old, infirm, rank and unloveable. I wonder how these people sleep at night.

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I hope we all can keep yesterday's momentum going today. We must make the politicians hear us over the pro-slaughter people. May Sugarcreek and all other auction sites that send horses to slaughter be a thing of the past. We must make this happen.

I'm off to email and then make my calls.

Everyone have a great day!

Posted by: Rosemary in NE OHIO at November 30, 2006 12:29 PM

Alex and FOB's,
Good morning. In reading about the upcoming design of a new shoe, I think this shows more groundbreaking revelations for horses in similar situations. I love Barbaro. But besides my emotional connection to him, logically it's amazing what he has created for all of us in the way we think and feel about horses. And what is in the works to help other horses. I've seen in my life how out of tragedy often amazing things occur. Barbaro is a symbol of this.

Barbaro, I hope you has another good, healing day, and as always, just a little more hoof...

Everyone have a good day. Count your blessings, some of them definitely being Barbaro, Alex, Tim, Dr. Richardson, his staff, Michael, Peter, Edgar and last but hardly in anyway least the Jacksons. What a team. They represent the finest of the finest.

Posted by: Pam Mross at November 30, 2006 12:43 PM

Good thursday morning Alex, Bobby and fellow fans,

Thanks Alex for the great articles to read. Wendy, thank you for the link to the Ohio article. That was very disturbing. It was not balanced and I didn't like the way it ended. No opposing viewpoint.

Eddie Kilroy,

So glad to see you post again. We all missed you. You can be sure that we're all doing everything we can to push the Senators to pass S.1915.

I have one concern - perhaps someone might know more about this than I do. How can we be sure the aides are accurately reporting the numbers to the Senators? I asked one aide yesterday how they keep tabs of callers and he said they use the computer to do it. Does anyone have more information about that?

To all FsOB who have sick or injured humans or pets, my prayers for you!

Have a great day all and let's do what Alex suggests and call, call, call. I have already left messages on all the Senator's voice mail and will call them all again later and talk to the aides.

Janice
Proud to be a fan of Barbaro

Posted by: Janice from Florida at November 30, 2006 12:49 PM

Dear Alex,

What a lovely way to start the morning. That Delaware Online article about a shoe of sorts for the laminitic hoof is uplifting, positive news!

So happy for Bobby, his Connections and all of his Fans.

Believe in Barbaro!

Posted by: JS at November 30, 2006 1:01 PM

hay everyone "a track that barbaro built" that is way cool making me have big smiles hugs to all cathi

Posted by: smartycat1 at November 30, 2006 1:01 PM

g'morning, y'all~
thanks, Alex, for the articles to read.

Posted by: Anna in Tx at November 30, 2006 1:05 PM

Good morning Bobby, Alex & Everyone! It's great to read that Bobby's disposition has improved, he must have been so uncomfortable with the cast on! I'm sure it's an adjustment not having it on as he did for so many months.

Have a good day everyone! Will look in later after work for the update! Bobby, have another great day ahead and go easy on those legs!

Posted by: Ruth Ann - NJ at November 30, 2006 1:08 PM

Good Morning Barbaro,Alex and FOB,

Have a great day everyone. Barbaro looks like a decent day here in N.E.Pa. No sun yet. Pray for the animals and everyone who needs prayers.
Thank you Alex for the articles.

Posted by: Melissa/Northeast Pa at November 30, 2006 1:13 PM

Good Morning everyone!

I have not posted in a long time but have been keeping up with the updates.

I am so happy that Barbaro continues to improve!

Have a good day everyone.

Posted by: marie from atl at November 30, 2006 1:16 PM

GOOD MORNING BARBARO
SO YOU ARE GOING TO GET A NEW SHOE? I SURE HOPE IT WORKS AND MAYBE YOU GET TO GO HOME. STAY STRONG SO YOUR HOOF WILL GROW AND GROW. WE LOVE YOU.
BETTY

Posted by: BETTY FORD at November 30, 2006 1:23 PM

Good Morning everyone!

Barbaro, I'm so glad to hear all the positive news about you. I was afraid that you probably wern't too happy being couped up in a stall for so long with a soaring spirit like yours. But I'm happy that you're happy now!

Alex and Mrs. Jackson, thanks for keeping us informed. We really appreciate it.

Eddie, Welcome back to the site. We missed you. We blast the senators everyday! Including today. Some of us have already started!

Posted by: Patty in Dallas at November 30, 2006 1:24 PM

Good morning Mr. Barbaro, and Fans of Barbaro...

Just wonderful news about our loved Barbaro...Keep your spirits high, and your love of winning...winning to get healed and have sunshine and green pastures.

Barbaro has given us true spirit, inspired us to never give up..NEVER GIVE UP!!!

The Jacksons have shown us determination and great love.

Dr. Richardson and staff have given us dedication.

Tim and Alex have given us opportunity...

And we Fans of Barbaro have bonded with love and love for animals...we are going to WIN.

Have a Nice Day...

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Did we get our fax successful to Bob Barker...Wonder if he can contact the President..Wishing...just wishing...

Posted by: JOAN ROYA at November 30, 2006 1:27 PM

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Hay Eddie Kilroy
Thanks for posting. So glad to know we have the support from you, Willie & Bo. We'll be happy to slam those Senators with you. Monday's our designated Willie's Place/Fans Of Barbaro Call In Day.

Posted by: Cathy Potter at November 30, 2006 1:27 PM

Good morning Alex, Big Boy and fellow FOB's!!
Love hearing the news about B's new shoe! How exciting for him! Thanks Eddie for posting. You inspire us all. Daryl, you are so eloquent in your posts! We have so many wonderful folks here, fighting so hard for S1915. My heart just bursts with pride!! DON'T GIVE UP!! KEEP CALLING, FAXING AND EMAILING! Have a great day! Betty from TN

Posted by: Betty Eaton at November 30, 2006 1:28 PM

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Betty, what part of Tennessee???

Posted by: JOAN ROYA at November 30, 2006 1:30 PM

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Cathy, did our fax get sent successfully yesterday, I left...to go home...

Posted by: JOAN ROYA at November 30, 2006 1:36 PM

Good morning Barbaro, Alex, Mrs. Jackson and FOB's
Hope Matz, Peter and all the horses arrive in Florida safely?

Windy that was upsetting to watch that video. Yes it got me revved up!
And worried too.

When I email or fax each day, I change the letters. Even though I sign the same name, it looks different.

We can expect new visitors to the site today. Hopefully Mr. Barker, two newspapers, Fox 10 News.
And I see all the new articles have the Tim Woolley web page listed, so hopefully new hits.

Mr. Kilroy: oh yes, we are with you! How do you like Texas?

For the Fan’s of Barbaro every day is call in day! So happy for that!

Now lets get back too work calling, faxing and emailing.

Posted by: Debbie L.A. at November 30, 2006 1:39 PM

Good morning Barbaro, well the news keeps getting better everyday, stay strong and keep healing sweet boy, God loves you, and is with you all the way through this race. Prayers are on there way to you and all your care givers.

Good morning everyone, keep calling and faxing the Senators, we must win this race, Barbaro is winning his.

Alex, thank you for all of your up dates.

Have a great day!

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO

Carol-Pittsburgh

Posted by: Carol Nichols at November 30, 2006 1:41 PM

Alex -
The track sounds great. Let this become the rule, not the exception. You will probably relate to this being from England, as Punch would say..."That's the way to do it!!!!"

Posted by: Pam Mross at November 30, 2006 1:44 PM

Alex,

Thank you for the updates, both on Barbaro and on the new track. So happy to hear positive feedback on the track surface. You must really be excited about it. I hope it's like you say...that dirt tracks will be a thing of the past, and that these new tracks will prove to be safer for both riders and horses. What wonderful improvements for all.

Barbaro,
I hope you had a great rest last nite, and I am very hopeful for your future. Little Barbaro's/Barbaroettes would be a joyous celebration. You deserve the glory of all kings, for you are, and forever will be a great champion.
We are all so proud of you! Lots of love and scratchies behind the ears. Be well, Barbaro.

Good Morning to all my FOB's. Have a grateful day.

Posted by: Therese at November 30, 2006 1:44 PM

Thank you God, for the wonderful news on Barbaro. I knew together we can make a difference. Continue to pray FOB and NB will continue to heal Barbaro.

Posted by: Susan Rollison at November 30, 2006 1:46 PM

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Waiting for martita's post to soothe my soul!!!

Posted by: Therese at November 30, 2006 1:46 PM

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Good morning all. Let those telephones ring!!! Let the FOB's be heard!!!! Senators, here we come!!

Posted by: Cora-IL at November 30, 2006 1:47 PM

Good morning Sunshine. ACN :) makes me happy!

Off to e-mailing and calling senators.

Good day everyone!

Ro & Brady

Posted by: Rosemarie at November 30, 2006 1:55 PM

ACN, way to go Barbaro and a NEW SHOE!!! I am so happy, I have tears of joy!! You are my ray of sunshine sweet prince. LOVE YOU BUNCHES!!

Karen - TN

Posted by: Karen at November 30, 2006 1:56 PM

Good morning All! So happy to have heard something about growth of the Big Boss Hoof I forgot to congratulate Alex yesterday for the position this website has achieved (#1) in popularity with the thousands of persons searching for news of the Boy. It was his notion entirely to start gathering and reporting, and the way he has managed and expanded the site is masterful!! He has certainly sparked my interest too in track safety; in all ways of great and real service to the world of horses. Thanks hardly begins to say it. MLE

Posted by: Mary Evans at November 30, 2006 1:56 PM

Good Morning, FOB's!

Alex, am glad to read the positive feedback on the new track surface. I'm interested to know how it holds up over the winter (and longer-term as well).

So Barbaro is getting a new fitted shoe for the left hind...again, sweet Bobby J, you are opening up new doors in eqine medicine. You continue to amaze me with your determination and intelligence.

Mrs. Jackson, thank you for keeping Alex (and us) updated. It is so clear to see how devoted you and your family are to Barbaro.

To any new visitors to this site - Welcome. Take a look around and get to know us. We are a diverse group of people who work to show compassion to other living things in small ways or "large" ways. But no matter how you look at us, compassion and love are what brought us here - now.

Gotta go.

Take care, everybody.

Healing, Love, Peace,
Lyn Gilbert

Posted by: Lyn Gilbert at November 30, 2006 2:03 PM

Eddie,thanks for the post. As always Iam ready to kick some Butt!

Can't wait until Monday, need to keep faxing and calling today.

Will have my boots on Monday and will be ready to call.

Carol-Pittsburgh

Posted by: Carol Nichols at November 30, 2006 2:04 PM

Good Morning Barbaro, Alex all FOB Thanks for the great news about Barbaro and his new shoe!.. very, very happy to hear he is a happy horse right now! Have a good day all!

Posted by: Robin Miller at November 30, 2006 2:10 PM

Morning, Barbaro! Thank God for ACN! Sounds like it's time to get a new shoe, I can't help but believe that it such a good sign! Be nice to the foot doctor, no kicking, OK?

God bless Barbaro, help him to improve every day.

God bless Felix and Susan, Linda H, BDude, BDudette, Cahill, Over Enough, Alexis, Darlin, Foggy, Opie, Pine Island, Fleet Indian, Lola, Nala, Fondmort, Miss Kitty, Hector, Dilly, Lucky Woody, my Lab who needs to see a specialist today and all who need God's special care today.

Posted by: Sue W. at November 30, 2006 2:11 PM

Good morning everyone!

How exciting that our boy is getting new shoes---I personally find that to be one of the great small joys in life ! Those of you in Florida might be interested in checking out this slideshow about Hialeah Park...so sad to see such a beautiful place fall into such disrepair. I watched the same thing happen to Garden State Park (Cherry Hill, NJ) up the road from my home---every time I drove by the weed-filled stables, I felt like the ghosts of previous champions were calling out to me. Fortunately, the developer who took over the land (to build another Home Depot because we certainly needed another one of those) had an 8-year-old daughter who wouldn't let him bring in the bulldozers until all of the stable cats were rescued.

Hugs and nose skritches to Big B...and keep calling!

Posted by: Laura in Mount Laurel, NJ at November 30, 2006 2:11 PM

Hi Folks:

I Just received this message from AHIMSA Ranch:

Sorry to post bad news.... but I just don't know what to do. Our rescue purchased several weeks worth of hay at the local hay auction this last Saturday, a thousand dollars worth in total. I finally got help lined up to go pick it up today from the auction yards... and 110 bales of the 160 small bales we bought had been taken! This happened today, in broad daylight, with all of the auction workers present..... There were fresh tire tracks in the snow, showing where someone had pulled up, loaded it, and driven right out the gates.... The auction will take no responsibility for the theft, even though they did not follow proper procedure by checking to see if the theives had a loading slip.... So, long story short... I just feel sick about the whole thing, and the rescue has no way of making up the amount of money we allready spent in the near future..... We are out well over $600 .... and only have hay left for about 5 days, and are currently feeding 46 horses with all the new rescues that have come in !!!! I have never heard of something like this happening before... and have been buying hay for the rescue at this auction for the last two years.... I know that high hay prices are affecting everyone... and you all have your own horses to feed.... but please, please... if everyone can contribute just a little bit we can replace the load of hay!!!!

Donations can be mailed to the rescue, or sent via Paypal to: ahimsarescue@aol.com

***** PLEASE CROSSPOST FAR AND WIDE *****
Sincerely,

Lauren Tipton
Ahimsa Ranch Animal Rescue
www.ahimsaranch.org
3264 WCR 72
Fort Collins, CO 80524
970-214-5201

PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN - THANKS

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Bdude & the Big Dudette are doing pretty good today although Bdude isn't eating.

Please light candles for all our human and animal friends who need some extra help.

Please call Senators - Yours - the Big Four

Thanks to Tim & Alex for the site and updates.

Steve & BDude
FOB

Posted by: Steve & BDude at November 30, 2006 2:16 PM

Morning all,
great news about the new shoe coming soon, I hope it can make him even more comfortable. Isn't it great to hear he is happy? I am so glad he can persevere when unhappy!

Alex, thanks for keeping us in the loop about the track surfaces, and the articles you post are always great.

The track(s) that Barbaro built. Most of yall are too young to remember but many baseball stadiums , especially Yankee Stadium, were known as the house(s) that Ruth built. The great Babe Ruth. So this is a discreet unique way of honoring Barbaro even more, equating his influence with the Babe's.What a horse.

Best wishes to all today and call , call, call.

Posted by: Bobbie B at November 30, 2006 2:16 PM

#### Laura in Mount Laurel, NJ - Ah, the power of an 8-year old! What a sweetie!.

Posted by: Anita MA at November 30, 2006 2:17 PM

What nice articles to start the day with, along with Mrs. Jackson confirming ACN. Kathy Anderson sounds really positive.

Thanks, Alex, for the great info. Look forward to hearing how the new track holds up and responds to adverse weather.

GROW HOOF GROW!!!!

Lisa in Colorado

Posted by: Lisa Leach at November 30, 2006 2:25 PM

Hey Friends. Someone how we liked TX. I'm a Native that finaly came home. Strange though being in the enemy camp. At one time they were my peers. Not anymore. I'm surrounded by the likes of the AQHA, APHA, The Cattlemans Association, and the likes. But I have an insperation, Our ranch is about fifty miles from the killers at Kaufman, and Crown. Elizabeth went to a sale in Cleburne, TX and had to leave. To quote her "Full of scum bag buyers for the kill plants" God Bless
you all. Eddie

Posted by: Eddie Kilroy at November 30, 2006 2:33 PM

With Barbaro recovering so well that he might get to go home, was reminded of this article about Barbaro, I wrote about the "Big Train" on my last birthday.

When I was young I grew up in Louisiana, and lived just two blocks from the Southern Pacific railroad tracks we would go down to watch the Sunset Limited which would roar past, on its way to California. You could hear it coming several miles down the track. When we heard it coming, we would jump up and down and shout with glee, here comes the
"Big Train", here comes the "Big Train",

thats exactly what I thought when the Kentucky Derby announcer was calling the race when he said, and here comes the unbeaten colt, Barbaro he has broken away on the outside, and has swept past the front runners, Keyed Entry and Sinister Minister, he has now has taken over the lead, Barbaro has now broken into the clear and is really pouring it on, he's running away from the field, and its now all Barbaro, he wins the Kentucky Derby by seven.

The only thing I could think of then the announcer was calling the race was my childhood days when we use to jump up and down and yell,

here comes the "Big Train". here comes the "Big Train".

I believe the "Big Train", Barbaro, would have won the triple crown and take his rightful place as one of the greatest throughbreeds of all times. He is an unworldly courageous horse who will forever be my "Big Train"

Posted by: David Letell at November 30, 2006 2:35 PM

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David,

That was a great post!

Wendy

Posted by: Wendy at November 30, 2006 2:39 PM

Good morning, FOB! Prayers and good vibes to our wonderful horse for a good day! Keep up the fight! P.S. Got TWO Barbaro Beanie Babies yesterday at a Hallmark store...couldn't settle on just one!!! One is on my desk at the radio station and one is at home...and I'm wearing my official wrist band from Sharon!!! Buy both and support our beautiful friend, Barbaro and all the sick horses at the NBC!!!

Posted by: Jenn at November 30, 2006 2:40 PM

Good Morning Alex...glad you like the new surface..pray it is as good when it's raining!!

Bobbycakes...so feeling frisky eh CHAMP? So glad they are HINTING at the 2008 season for your "coming out party". I know you will look forward to that...you deserve everything sweet guy!!!
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Melissa/PA Happy Birthday fellow FOB!!!

Eddie Kilroy...welcome back...we can now say Kilroy "IS" here!!

Steve...what a sad story regarding the AHIMSA Ranch and their theft ...I think I can spare a few dollars toward the hay replacement....

Hi FOB's ...will be around!!!

Posted by: D'Anne in NC at November 30, 2006 2:41 PM

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Hey, FOBS...we have our health, we are together...there is nothing really I want for Christmas...I think I will buy hay...
Way to go D'Anne.

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Posted by: JOAN ROYA at November 30, 2006 2:44 PM

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David Letell,

Thanks for posting your story of the "Big Train." Sound like Kathy Anderson is saying that Barbaro has got his steam back!!

I just got done watching Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron with my 4-year-old daughter. Oh the things she doesn't know - I hope the SH are shut down for good so I don't have to explain about the additional horrors that the two-leggeds have done . . .

Faxing more today this afternoon - we'll keep at it here in San Diego to push for S1915 to pass!

Carol
San Diego

Posted by: Carol at November 30, 2006 2:45 PM

GOOD MORNING BARBARO!!!!
How wonderful...ACN. Thank you mom Jackson for getting Alex the update! It's so awesome to know that you're so happy "B". Hopefully your new shoe will allow you to move about more. Now what's this about 2008...mares? Wow...day by day "B", day by day... Wishing you another pain free day and weather permitting, some time outdoors today. You're in our thoughts and prayers 24/7. Will check in on you later. God Bless and God Speed.

ALEX -
You Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was a huge statement today and we're sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo proud of you for stating your opnion in regard to dirt tracks being a thing of the past. Good for you!

FAN'S OF BARBARO,
Today and Tomorrow are very crucial! Please give it your best shot and keep making those calls! Pamela put a challenge out there yesterday and if someone can repost it, that would be great!

POSTED BY SHELLEY A
IMPORTANT NEWS......

As you all know, Congressman Whitfield was instrumental in getting HR503 passed in the House. I just spoke to his office and was assured that he is seeing this through and is still involved in the "negotiations" with the senate.

I was told that the list we have been given (reposted by Socorro at 8:47) is the list that we must stick to.....that they are the ONLY people, at this time, that can make this happen.

I was advised not to expand this list but to stick with it and keep calling.

There were some questions earlier about who we should be calling. I hope this addresses those concerns.

I was also assured that I would be notified if there should be any additions or changes to this strategy.

Posted by: ShelleyA at November 29, 2006 9:04 PM

RED ALERT!!!!

MASSIVE PUBLIC OUTCRY NEEDED NOW TO END HORSE SLAUGHTER IN AMERICA!
FLOOD THE PHONE & FAX LINES OF ALL US SENATORS IMMEDIATELY!
KEEP IT GOING UNTIL THEY PASS S.1915 BEFORE ADJOURNMENT!
HORSE SLAUGHTER IS AN AMERICAN DISGRACE!
URGE THIS CONGRESS TO HONOR THE WISHES OF THE VAST MAJORITY OF AMERICANS
THE HOUSE FINALLY ROSE TO THE OCCASION ON THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE - NOW IT IS TIME FOR THE SENATE TO DO THE SAME
* THESE LAST FEW WEEKS ARE ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL AS THAT IS ALL THE TIME WE HAVE LEFT TO PASS S.1915, THE SENATE VERSION OF THE AMERICAN HORSE SLAUGHTER PREVENTION ACT SO THAT THIS VITAL LEGISLATION CAN TAKE EFFECT IN 2007.

* PLEASE DO NOT LET THE SENATE ADJOURN WITHOUT PASSING THIS BILL.

* OUR SIDE HAS THE VOTES; WE HAVE THE MAJORITY... SO PLEASE DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO URGE YOUR TWO SENATORS AND ALL OTHER KEY SENATORS TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND VOTE FOR THE END OF HORSE SLAUGHTER IN AMERICA ONCE AND FOR ALL!

1) In this Fight to the Finish to get the Senate to pass The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (S.1915), please urge your Senators and all other key Senators to attach it to any bill (another vehicle) moving through the Senate before adjournment.

Here's the list with contact information posted by Socorro

SENATOR BILL FRIST (TN) - YES ONLY HE CAN GET IT ON THE CALENDAR AND PUT IT ON THE SENATE FLOOR
MAJORITY LEADER
202-224-3135 (DC Phone)
615-352-9411 (Nashville Phone)
202-228-4637 (F)

SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL (KY) – YES
202-224-2541 (DC Phone)
502-582-6304 (Louisville Phone)
202-224-2499 (F)

SENATOR TRENT LOTT Committee Member
202-224-6253 (DC Phone)
601-965-4644 (Jackson Phone)
202-224-2262 (F)

SENATOR HARRY REID (NV) – YES
202-224-3542 (DC Phone)
702-388-5020 (Las Vegas Phone)
202-224-7327 (F)

Also encourage and thank our two sponsors for their determination to get the bill passed:

SENATOR MARY LANDRIEU (LA) - Cosponsor
202-224-5854 (DC Phone)
504-589-2427 (New Orleans Phone)
202-224-9735 (F)

SENATOR JOHN ENSIGN (NV) – Sponsor of S.1915
Committee Member
202-224-6244 (DC Phone)
702-388-6605 (Las Vegas Phone)
202-228-2193 (F)

Please call their local offices in addition to the DC offices. Also, contact your own Senators both locally and in DC.

SENATORS – CONTACT INFORMATION

It is URGENT that we get as much support as possible in the final weeks of our mission. I’ve got to be honest with you guys, it’s not looking great!!!

PLEASE…..BE POLITE BUT BE FIRM. LET THEM KNOW HOW STRONGLY WE FEEL ABOUT THIS!!! WE MUST PUSH ON!

Posted by: Socorro at November 29, 2006 3:45 PM

Posted by: Debra, WI at November 30, 2006 2:47 PM

I've got tears in my eyes reading both articles about Barbaro. Tears of happiness. I can't believe how far we've all come. How far Bobby has come.

He should be SI Sportsman of the year. There's no other story like it.

His legacy will be a lasting one in so many ways---the horse slaughter bill, which will be passed, the changed racing surfaces, the benefits to New Bolton for other animals, the ground-breaking surgery itself. Plus, anybody who is ill or knows someone who's ill, anyone who has an ailing horse or pet---Barbaro gives all of us hope. Miracles do happen.

Posted by: J. Carson Black at November 30, 2006 2:51 PM

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My regular calls and emails are done, so if anyone has a senator or two you need help with, let me know.

Posted by: Cora-IL at November 30, 2006 2:54 PM

I am sitting here in my (cold) office here this morning and looking at the calendar that is about to switch to December. Although it is now dark and cold outside here in Minnesota, I am bathed in the warmth and light of this morning's news on Barbaro's improving health and the resulting Barbaro Effect in this country and this sport.

This is a stark contrast to last May and July when the air was warm and moist, but our souls were dark and stormy with sorrow. Constantly reminding each other to remain positive and send healing energy to team Barbaro, we held together and survived the storm. Barbaro himself took every bit of life force we could send to him and perservered despite much unhappiness and pain. His intelligence is asounding and should prove to anyone that animals are a most treasured and valuable part of this earth.

We did not have to suffer the pain of losing Barbaro. I think that is why his story has riveted the nation. There has been much pain in recent years and America was looking for a hero. For a moment, we thought we lost him,.... we thought here is that damn pain again. But as only a true hero can do, he rose up and took the challenge. And we are here to cheer him on. He is making people feel good.

We have suffered the pain of losing many others this summer. Shocking amounts. Both on the track, and in the slaughterhouse. Barbaro gives us the strength now to fight and try to right these wrongs.

As we celebrate the progress that Barbaro has made, remember all that you have learned this past six months and take it to the streets.
I know that it is now cold out there, but bring the FOB light and warmth with you.

Happy Winter FOBS!
Your friend,

Leslie In MN

Posted by: Leslie In MN at November 30, 2006 2:54 PM

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Joan
Good morning fellow FOB...I was on the phone with Lauren Tipton from the AHIMSA Ranch and she said she has received about 125.00 so far and she was warmed by the fact that Steve posted her letter. They take Pay Pal only... otherwise it has to be a check ...anyway those poor horses need some Christmas hay don't they????

Posted by: D'Anne in NC at November 30, 2006 2:55 PM

Morning skritches, apples, love, etc. to undefeated champion big boss horse of forever unquenchable spirit Barbaro Jackson!!!!

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FsOB:
Below pls find the correct contact number for
Sen. Landrieu's DC office...5824, not 5854.

SENATOR MARY LANDRIEU (LA) - Cosponsor
202-224-5824 (DC Phone)
504-589-2427 (New Orleans Phone)
202-224-9735 (F)

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Posted by: Friar Tuck at November 30, 2006 2:55 PM

Good morning, Starshine! You've done it again--ACN! You're getting a special shoe, you're happy, and you continue to inspire and amaze.

What you are doing--what you are letting us help you do--is make The World That Barbaro Built.

I see many new names here today. Welcome to the Barbaro Nation! And welcome home EDDIE KILROY, MARIE from ATL, DAVID LETTELL. It is wonderful to see all of you here again.

Marie, don't you have a horse named April? How is she?

I am full of fight today. Look out, opposition.

PS--my Felix had ACN also and he's being his old Big Boss Kitty self today. BDude, why aren't you eating? You must eat. Steve, I gave Felix Ensure through an eye dropper a few days ago when he wasn't eating. It worked. Keep us posted on the Dude and Dudette.

Barb M. and Joyce, how are your babies this morning?

Posted by: Susan E. at November 30, 2006 2:55 PM

Cora--

Feel like calling Kit Bond and Jim Talent?

Posted by: Susan E. at November 30, 2006 2:57 PM

Alex,

Thank you for the Barbaro stories. Thank you especially for telling us what the Tapeta track is like. Other trainers and riders and owners who haven't yet tried synthetic will surely heed your words. Once again, you are providing an invaluable service.

Posted by: Susan E. at November 30, 2006 2:59 PM

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D'Anne...just wrote a check and said Merry Christmas from Fans of Barbaro...

Posted by: JOAN ROYA at November 30, 2006 3:00 PM

Way to go, Felix! If you're the alpha dog (cat), that means you're feeling much better. And BDude - eat for strength!

Posted by: J. Carson Black at November 30, 2006 3:01 PM

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Joan
I don't need anything for Christmas either...I so enjoy giving!! What better way than to fill a horse's tummy....Love you Joan!!!

Posted by: D'Anne in NC at November 30, 2006 3:02 PM

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Thanks D'Anne...Love you and everyone on this site...

I pray everyday...and I know God will take care of us...

Posted by: JOAN ROYA at November 30, 2006 3:03 PM

Good Morning All - another busy day ahead. Let's go get 'em!

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Joan Roya - Yes, I faxed the letter to Mr. Barker last night and received a confirmation receipt as well. Hopefully it's in his hands today.

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I received an e-mail letter from Willie Nelson regarding the Anti-Horse Slaughter bill. Did anyone else receive that??

Posted by: Kathy J. - Hilton Head Island, SC at November 30, 2006 3:04 PM

Steve and B'Dude, #####
I'm sorry the big guy isn't eating today, hope he can eat later.I pray for him, and Dudette daily.
I am sending a small donation today to the rescue you posted about. A horse without hay
is always unthinkable, but somehow , near Christmas, it hurts my heart even more.

Posted by: Bobbie B at November 30, 2006 3:05 PM

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Steve and B'Dude...Buzz is sending his prayers to BDude to eat...otherwise he says...we can't bounce around together!!
Light a candle for BDude!

Posted by: D'Anne in NC at November 30, 2006 3:11 PM

FROM YESTERDAY....

IMPORTANT NEWS......

I was told that the list we have been given (reposted by Socorro at 8:47) is the list that we must stick to.....that they are the ONLY people, at this time, that can make this happen.

I was advised not to expand this list but to stick with it and keep calling.

There were some questions earlier about who we should be calling. I hope this addresses those concerns.

I was also assured that I would be notified if there should be any additions or changes to this strategy.

Posted by: ShelleyA at November 29, 2006 9:04 PM

Posted by: Pamela at November 30, 2006 3:14 PM

dear alex,
thank you for the excellent persopective i received this morning ,reading how deep the filed is going -
-where NO LESS--
sports illustrated
might actually GET IT.and will they sell out their magazine first itme in history i am sure--.that THE animals
are way ahead of us and BARBARO IS THE ONE.
.THE EXAMPLE OF THE REAL ''humanity // we might be capable of oif we get it right toi listen and hear. beneath our feet and noses..
.-AT LAST-
hello congress
awake form your slumberand power struggles that dont amoun to a hill of beans look at what joe from tb and friiends does on his red cell phone evry day..hello././
..the animals have the answers ..they are connected to the earth and its inherent wisdom..
it has worked for millions of years..it aint stoipping now..
.. the articles are getting deeper--dealing with the dark side of horse naiton issues..and track raicng.
roy jackspn's '--'simple --''eloquence-
lifts my heart--
such a song he and gretchen
no wonder-- BARBARO
has his exquisite temperament..
W E ARE THEIR KEEPERS.---------------.
'' not many times in my life have i heard such inherent responsibility to the world community of four leggeds
these calm words reveal to me, a deep intelligene i am starved for.
surely .not found in my leaders..
to me, his words and deeds of course, show his open mind,open heart and honesty.
this is breath taking ---
as FOB are valiently working the faxes, the phones, among other strategies, to END the slaughtering of horses for financial gain.and ..what ever.i sto-p a moent ot ho9nor them all of you out there getting it done ..thank you ..thank you.. we will od this..
.no good reason ..for such cruelties.
tears soill all over ,, reaidng what i felt in the past
..that you great horse,
BARBARO,have endured and took on,
you have suffered deeply makiing the transition from flying wiht the iwind , all pulsing muscles in a perfect zen..
TO
A STANDSTILL- resitng and rehabIng in a intensive care STALL-
.all suddenly stopped
.YOU LISTENED ..YOU FOUND A REASON EVERY MONRING TO KEEP GOING..-a reaosn to breath and eat and re work eveyrthing that hurt and ached and where was the morning rides>? the vanning the friends nuzzling in the barns?
* IT has struck me that TIbetan traditions and monks --,holy men of many traditions,--, have develoed meditative techniques which enable the transformation of the energy of anger..
we have not seen a raging horse but one that wiht great courage handlled and handles each moment as it comes.
for sure..
.i am in the presence of this luminous celestial cloth
of..deepest blue
like velvet..,thick threads of silver and gold..
awe FOR
the journey
today, i see ,,hear ,you
great barbaro,
the morning graze..may you come out your barn.
.bless the daily buxket of fresh grass ,the souls working so hard around you.
.all team work at the top..no struggles. just a look, a glance, a whisper
, one arm to the next hand..
no questions asked..-- it gets done--no excuses..
a flow..red gold....
may your loved ones soften the hands of time..so you wont notice the longness of the day on any count..
in ..the open field.
may it hold you..
.and the promise
that your suffering is not in vain.
.for your horse nation.
thousands are at it
this very momennt--bless FOB-- .
is that not the best?
may your blood and muscles together, grow stronger every minute.
. all four legs
stronger --steady--solid on the ground..
in the stillness of this morning.
.i hear the devotion and love in many different ways..
of thousands
by your stall door.
ultimatley the record speaks for itself..look ,look at this miracle.it grows and grows
i hold it all right now
in the calico apron of my own challenges
open the door on fresh day...
in the light and in the dark,
martita

Posted by: martita goshen at November 30, 2006 3:15 PM

Beautiful, Martita! Just beautiful.

Posted by: J. Carson Black at November 30, 2006 3:17 PM

Also From Yesterday....

Hey Guys!

As we all know, all of our efforts to pass S1915 are culminating in these last days of 2006...

I WOULD LIKE TO ISSUE A CHALLENGE TO ALL FOBs to use the contact information on Socorro's/Debra in WI's list (2:47) and GET IN TOUCH WITH THESE SENATORS...

THIS IS SO EXTREMELY IMPORTANT...We have come so far and worked so hard. NO ONE HAS WORKED HARDER OR BEEN MORE FOCUSED THAN THE MEMBERS OF THIS BOARD. Each and every one of you have made it a point to see that this legislation is passed. That is something we all can be proud of.

So I am ISSUING THIS CHALLENGE...THAT WE SPEND EVERY LAST WANING BREATH OF THIS YEAR IN DOING ALL THAT WE CAN TO LET THEM KNOW WE ARE HERE AND WE WILL NOT STOP UNTIL S1915 BECOMES THE LAW OF THE LAND.

EVERYONE OF YOU MATTERS...through each FAX, each EMAIL,each PHONE CALL...one step at a time... thus building a coalition of those who will not stop UNTIL THE SLAUGHTER ENDS...

LET US REDOUBLE OUR EFFORTS AND ANSWER THIS CHALLENGE TO DRIVE OUR POINT HOME...S1915 MUST PASS...

LET US NOT LOOK BACK AND WONDER IF WE LEFT OUT A SINGLE CALL OR FAX OR EMAIL...

WE CAN DO THIS!

Posted by: Pamela at November 29, 2006 6:03 PM

Posted by: Pamela at November 30, 2006 3:21 PM

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Susan

I sure will. What state are they from???

Posted by: Cora-IL at November 30, 2006 3:24 PM

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Martita...What a lovely way to start this morning!
Thank you, sweetie...

Posted by: Pamela at November 30, 2006 3:24 PM

Mid-morning skritches to that handsome boy...!

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FsOB:
Here's the list, with correct numbers for everybody

SENATOR BILL FRIST (TN) - YES ONLY HE CAN GET IT ON THE CALENDAR AND PUT IT ON THE SENATE FLOOR
MAJORITY LEADER
202-224-3135 (DC Phone)
615-352-9411 (Nashville Phone)
202-228-4637 (F)
SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL (KY) – YES
202-224-2541 (DC Phone)
502-582-6304 (Louisville Phone)
202-224-2499 (F)
SENATOR TRENT LOTT Committee Member
202-224-6253 (DC Phone)
601-965-4644 (Jackson Phone)
202-224-2262 (F)
SENATOR HARRY REID (NV) – YES
202-224-3542 (DC Phone)
702-388-5020 (Las Vegas Phone)
202-224-7327 (F)

Also encourage and thank our two sponsors for their determination to get the bill passed:

SENATOR MARY LANDRIEU (LA) - Cosponsor
202-224-5824 (DC Phone)
504-589-2427 (New Orleans Phone)
202-224-9735 (F)
SENATOR JOHN ENSIGN (NV) – Sponsor of S.1915
Committee Member
202-224-6244 (DC Phone)
702-388-6605 (Las Vegas Phone)
202-228-2193 (F)

Please call their local offices in addition to the DC offices. Also, contact your own Senators both locally and in DC.

SENATORS – CONTACT INFORMATION

CURRENT LIST OF COSPONSORS

It is URGENT that we get as much support as possible in the final weeks of our mission. I’ve got to be honest with you guys, it’s not looking great!!!

PLEASE…..BE POLITE BUT BE FIRM. LET THEM KNOW HOW STRONGLY WE FEEL ABOUT THIS!!! WE MUST PUSH ON!

Posted by: ShelleyA at November 29, 2006 9:04 PM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Posted by: Friar Tuck at November 30, 2006 3:27 PM

####Martita
You always touch my heart with your poetry!

(Your style reminds me of e.e. cummings)

Posted by: D'Anne in NC at November 30, 2006 3:28 PM

Leslie in Mn.
You should be in Tulsa, Ok. Yesterday morning it was 70 degrees. Noon, 50 degrees, 3:00, 30 degrees. Overnight, sleet & snow. It took over an hour to get the ice off the car ONCE I got the doors open. Tulsa is like a ghost town. Hardly any movement what with the forecast of 6" to 8" of snow for the rest of the day! My take on all this? "I want my mommy!" But it's a perfect day to do what was on the agenda anyhow. Calls, e-mails and faxes! Take care!
Daryl ( the human popsicle)

Posted by: Daryl Smoliak at November 30, 2006 3:32 PM

### I also spoke with Lauren Tipton - and indicated I was sending a $$$ order today for hay re-purchase. Thanks, Steve, for posting -
what an amazingly effective network we have working here !!!! FOB's for President ???!!

Sherry - Arizona

Posted by: sherry at November 30, 2006 3:32 PM

### Daryl (human iceberg !!)

30+ degrees in sunny Arizona overnite !
When do you arrive ??

Sherry

Posted by: sherry at November 30, 2006 3:34 PM

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Hi Joan,

I live in Nashville.

Posted by: Betty at November 30, 2006 3:38 PM

CORRECT CONTACTS
(I hope)

As per SHELLEY A. –

***** STRATEGY FOR THANKSGIVING RECESS*******

We were unable to get our bill to the floor before the recess and, as of now, it doesn’t look like it will be attached to the Agriculture Appropriations Bill.

This is NOT acceptable and we have been asked to raise a public outcry by flooding the phone lines It’s final crunch time and we’ve been asked to remain focused for the next two weeks.

Contact these Senators to ask for action on The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act in any vehicle before adjournment.