Good Morning Alex

Thank you again for all you do for us. Please try to stay warm today if you are working.

Believe in Miracles!!
Believe in Barbaro!!

Good Sunday morning Alex, Barbaro in your new home and all fans of Barbaro

Thanks Alex for all the reading material about Barbaro. I wish I had time to read it all and save every word but unfortunately I don't. I do know that I will never get tired of reading about him.

Tomorrow will be one week since his departure. I don't know when acceptance sets in but it hasn't happend to me yet.

I know today is the BIG day in sports, but for me the BIG day is sports was last May when Barbaro won the Kentucky Derby in such smashing fashion.

Janice
A fan of Barbaro forever

Good Morning Alex and all--keep warm out there, it's a cold one.... Say hey to Hawty for us!

sallie

Good morning, Alex.

It's a cold yet sunny day in Northern Virginia. Stay warm if you are working. You're probably almost finished by now. And give Hawty and extra pat today.

Thank you Alex for the many news articles on Barbaro. Each day he is missed and each day the tears flow........One day (perhaps) we can think of Barbaro and not cry...........perhaps........

good morning to all FOB's I am still having a very difficult time with this loss. But, I can't imagine the pain of those who cared for and saw Barbaro every day.God Bless All of Us.There is no death just a changing of worlds. Barbara

Alex, just a wonderful article by By Sue McMullen
"Barbaro is gone but the courage that inspired a nation ensures he will never be forgotten"

Good luck to all Bears and Colts fans in the big Super Bowl today.

I bet Barbaro (Big Boss Angel) is picking the Colts (uhmmm) wonder why.

Thanks again Alex

Alex, thank you for everything.
I miss hearing Barbaro. He will always be in my heart.

Thanks Alex for the clips and articles.

Wilmington NewsJournal has the following:

Barbaro's legacy: saving other horses
Unprecedented medical effort for Kentucky Derby winner gives vets hope

There is a great picture of Barbaro having fun in his outdoor 'pen' online

http://delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070204/SPORTS/702040337/1002

I just noticed that Cafe Press has added to their Barbaro merchandise.
"Heart of A Champion"
Check it out:

http://www.cafepress.com/barbaro

jan

Thanks Alex,as always.I'll be rooting for Hawty on Tuesday.I wish Icould ditch work to attend. Guess I'll sneak peaks on my Blackberry for results...Stay warm.

Good Morning All!
Thanks Alex for everything!
jan

I expect to cry this morning in church.

It's still so hard.

Thank you Alex for your commitment to us.

Bless You All.

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070204/SPORTS/702040337/1002

Barbaro's legacy: saving other horses
Unprecedented medical effort for Kentucky Derby winner gives vets hope
By MARTIN FRANK, The News Journal

Posted Sunday, February 4, 2007

Excerpt:

"The amazing thing is that the fracture healed, and that's what everyone needs to remember," said Dr. Rick Arthur, equine medical director for the California Horse Racing Board, who has done thousands of surgical procedures on thoroughbreds over the past three decades.

"But it's kind of like the first heart transplant recipient. That person lived for three or five days after the surgery. From that, doctors could see how they could make things better so other patients could live longer. That will happen from what took place with Barbaro.

Hello all FOBs,

Just a post to let you know I am praying for all of us and grieving for our boy.

Alex, I loved the articles and the picture of Barbaro playing in his pen. Thanks to God for His beautiful creation.

It has been a privilege to join all of you in prayer for Barbaro. I continue to pray for all horses and God's guidance in our journey together to save them.

Alex, thank you in a big way!!!

Sally in Louisiana

Alex, Sue's piece is great.

Nice article Alex, I wiki'ed Knutsford and it sounds like a charming place. You must be homesick, if it weren't for the idyllic place you find yourself now.

Interesting article a few days back.about Barbaro's beginnings I wonder if the early tendonitis/brace on his leg and stall confinement helped to make him a better patient in his later ordeal.

Godspeed, dear one. Have a good day everyone/

Congratulations to the Hennegan brothers for the good press. Nice article. Amazing story about the ticket stub from his childhood.

Thank you, Alex, for gathering all these wonderful articles and presenting them to us. . . Since Monday your continuing updates have had even more impact. Such poignancy to each article and so heart-felt by the writer. Also the photos and videos add comfort to our heads and hearts. R from Maine

Wow! A Barbaro documentary! I am so excited. I sent a number of my non-horse friends the First Saturday in May website and they all loved the preview clip! I will travel to see that movie. Alex please let the H. Bros. know that!

I love you Barbaro. Today I am going to write my senators and order some Barbaro pics for my home office. We are turning it into a library/office and the decorating theme will be Barbaro. It was always going to be Barbaro but early this week I thought I would never be able to look at his pics, it would be way too sad. Now, I have realized that I love him no matter what and that he will always be with me.

I believe in Barbaro!

Good Morning, FOB's!

Sue McMullen, thank you so much for that wonderful article. I've always enjoyed reading you.

And what can I say about the Hennegans? I can't wait to see "First Saturday..." and any other documentaries they make.

I also realized yesterday that along with receiving lots of horse hugs, I also kissed more velvet noses in one day than I ever have. (hugs to Quick Quest and Luke...Red Aspen, the Queen and of course, Miss Hawty...) I'm more at peace today than I have for the last 10 days. I did ask the horses to take good care of Alex....

Interesting how the number 29 is coming up - my b'day is July 29...

Keep warm, everybody. It helps that the sun is out here in Chester County.

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

Thanks Alex for all you have done for the FOB.

I know our Bobby's fourth birthday is April 29th, I noticed on some other postings that the date is mentioned. Does anybody know if there will be a tribute on that date?

Susan

Good morning all,
Thanks for your continued updates Alex a giving us wonderful articles to read.

I don't know if this has been posted before and I don't know how to do the blue to make it easier, but there is a Tribute to Barbaro poem by Derek Granger at www.horsehats.com that is worth reading, but have your kleenex.

Continued prayers for all who were close to Barbaro and all of us who weren't, but loved him anyways.

God bless you all.

My favorite quote from Sue McMullen's article:

"....his fate lay beyond the racetrack where he became a focus for so much good that will continue as his legacy."

Indeed.

Hi Alex and Everyone,

Alex, thank you so much for all you do. Sue McMullen's article was beautifully written, a piece documenting the journey written with compassion and warmth. Still hard to believe he is not here with us, but I know his spirit is alive and well.

My prayers are with the Jacksons and Dr. Richardson and all who love the beautiful Barbaro through this time.

###Lynette
Thanks for the link, it was great reading.

"So, to those who think this whole thing was a waste of time, I would say that if you're afraid of failure, you're never going to accomplish anything."

I also like the comment ""Barbaro is the poster child for the dangers of laminitis."

Let not forget the $29 MOVEMENT FOR LAMINITIS RESEARCH

Hello, FOB's, My heart is still aching from Monday's events. I keep hoping for some peace. I still can't believe our beautiful Barbaro is not here with us, but I have to believe he's in a better place where he can run. I loved the videos from the Hennegan bros. The First Saturday in May makes you feel the excitement of the Derby. I cried when I saw Barbaro winning. He looks so regal and powerful. If that awful laminitis would have just stayed away from him; I sure hope they find a cure for that or invent some kind of sling that will make the pressure equal in each leg.
I love you, Barbaro, so much. I hope they build a museum for you that we all can visit. My family has promised me when can visit your final resting place and I promise to bring you buttercups. I have a picture of you with your head down eating buttercups. I love it so.
Thank you, Alex, for providing this site. It is cathartic for grieving for our baby, Barbaro.

Thank you Alex for continuing to provide a place where those of us who wanted so badly for Barbaro to recover and now a place that other can share their thoughts and sadness.

I know Barbaro has changed your life. Taken you to places and people that you would have never met and fostered a great talent you have for bringing the real world into a space that makes others share a part of themselves.

I know you will take all that you've learned and move forward. You will always be connected with Barbaro and his legacy. You were meant to be in the right place, at the right time to keep us all informed and to share the story of Barbaro and the people around him with the world.

We talk about destiny and fate. You were destined to make Barbaro the legend and hero that he has become.

Thanks for all your tireless efforts.

FOB,

Hennegan Brothers here......Got our act together early and a new clip is up folks. Peter and Michael leading Barbaro back to the barn at Fair Hill after a gallop.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4u7hsEPxA8

Thanks to you all for your support. And to Alex Brown, Mike Jensen and the other journalists for helping us to get the word out. As we are indie film guys, a grassroots following is what will help us get this movie seen,

Regards,

The Hennegan Brothers
www.henneganbrothers.com

Good morning Alex and FOB'S . . .

Sue's article, and all of the tributes, are so moving.

Still hard to think that one week ago today was a difficult day for Barbaro. I think we were all scared and aware that something had changed last Sunday.

With respect to that, I just want to say thank you again to Alex, and wish you all a better day . . . where sadness can give way to joy, purpose and pride in being a part of a legend that will live forever . . . BARBARO.

Thank you Mr. Hennegan

Interesting article about one of Barbaro's distant relatives

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/04/weekinreview/04rarick.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Opps. Hennegan Bros here again......

An article I forgot to mention. Another little blurb in the New York Daily News

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/story/494467p-416527c.html

Thanks to Michael O'Keeffe for getting the word out in the Big Apple.

Best,

The Hennegan Brothers
www.henneganbrothers.com

Sue McMullen's article captures our daily vigil beautifully!
Also the poem posted by Kathy on February 2 soothes me each time I read it. It's been a long week. Thankfully, Alex has given us much to remember.

Kathleen Parker Opinion Piece:

Barbaro Struck a Common Chord

http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20070204/2057778.asp

Excerpt:

No wonder we fell in love with a horse.

A country driven mad by partisanship found common cause in Barbaro - an utterly neutral reservoir of hope, beauty and determination. For a while, we were all in the race with a champion, and, for a while, we were champions, too.

Good morning FOB's....Cold but beautiful here in PA. Selfishly I must admit I am excited about the thought of a Thorouhbred Museum here in PA because I could visit it.

A co-worker of mine had her horse at New Bolton last weekend. He had an awful case of colic and they operated. She actually saw Barbaro Friday and Saturday. She said he didn't look like he did in the media, that he looked kinda down. This fits with everything we've heard. While I am still grieving I still believe it was the right thing to do. So the sun shines today and I plan to try to be bright and positive too. Big B was...should should we be.

Nancy in PA

Are you all aware of Premarin Mares....Mares in foal are used for their urine. It is a main ingredient in the hormone replacement drug Premarin. This is from a resucue website below:

For more than 40 years, Premarin was the most popular drug in the United States, with an estimated nine million American women taking Premarin prescriptions to treat menopausal symptoms. Yet what many women, and even some doctors who prescribe this hormone replacement therapy, don't realize is that Premarin is made with estrogens extracted from pregnant mares' urine and that tens of thousands of pregnant mares and their newborn baby foals are suffering every year to produce this bitter pill.

UAN has been committed to exposing the cruel truth behind Premarin, the sad dark secrets hidden behind the PMU ("Pregnant Mare Urine") barn doors. Women should know that Premarin mares are confined to small stalls for months on end while their urine is collected and that their foals are herded off to slaughter every year to be sold to European meat markets.

The farm next to where my horse is rescued two Premarin mares two years ago. They didn't know they were in foal. One early summers night the neighborhood dogs went nuts.....the owners went outside to investigate and found that one of the mares had delivered a foal. A few days later the other rescued mare delivered one as well. It was cute - the bay mare had a white foal and the white mare had a bay foal. They are still at the farm...the owner calls them his "babies". They will be two years old soon and they don't look like babies that much anymore but they are happy and healthy...

There MUST be a way to make this drug without torturing horses and then sending them to slaughter. I've decided to add this to my fight!!!!

Nancy in PA

Last night I sent e-mails to my senators regarding the anti-slaughter act, but unfortunately, knowing those two, they'll vote the wrong way!

I also asked them to sponsor a bill to end the senseless slaughter of greyhounds used for racing. I hope the FOB's on this board can also get behind that. These dogs are so sweet (I have fostered a couple as unfortunately my situation right now doesn't allow for adoption) and what happens to them is just tragic. When you contact your congresspeople and senators regarding the anti-slaughter act please add a request for them to write a bill to help save these adorable dogs. They make wonderful, loving pets, so for anyone out there looking for a new canine companion, please look into rescue groups in your area.

As I sit here reading and re-reading these comments (am rather new to this) I am continually fascinated by the wonderful ways in which people express their thoughts. . Amazing people - all who love Barbaro. I, too, thank the Hennegan Brothers - these clips are treasures - each one. Can anyone tell me how to make them a "favorite" on UTube? I've tried and can't do it!

Good morning in Heaven Sweet Prince!

It still hurts this morning, it will always hurt. We will just get used to the hurt with time.

Ro & Brady

Nancy: Interesting to read about your friend's comments. In reports just after Barbaro passed to the other side, Mrs. Jackson said that she thinks they've been concerned about Barbaro "for some time." I took that to mean they were seeing ominous signs at least for a couple of weeks, and probably the entire month of January. But, they were still fighting as long as Barbaro was willing to fight.

So, while the news of his passing seemed to some folks that it was a sudden decision, in reality - it wasn't.

Good morning Alex and thank you again for this opportunity to express ourselves and learn about others who love Barbaro.

For all who want to participate, a group prayer from 3:00 to 3:15 today. The intent will be to pray for the Jacksons, Dr. R, Michael, Edgar, Alex and Peter, to bring them healing, peace and grace in thanks for all we have received from them.

Also, for all who wish to sign a petition to fire TJ Simers who wrote the ignorant article in the LA Times that Gary Stevens wrote about, here is the link.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/FireTJSimers

Good morning Alex and FOB,

Thanks to the Hennegan brothers for their clips of Barbaro. I have enjoyed watching them.

Missing Barbaro
cindy a

Wow,that ticket stubb gives me chills.!And how interesting that the Hennigan Brothers picked
2006,of all years to do this documentary.
God works in mysterious ways my friends.
Barbaro will be doing great things for horses
for decades to come.And we are all a part of it.
His mission was much bigger than winning a Derby.
But to get the attention,he had to be a super athelete.
Lets just think good thoughts today,for our Barbaro is home.And he doesn't hurt anymore.
Love You Big Boss Horse.!

Good Morning Alex, I am excited about the documentary thanks so much for sharing the news with us. Freezing here, hope it is warmer where your at? Are you going somewhere to watch the big game? Stay warm this morning and give Hawty a carrot for us.

Believe in miracles
Believe in Barbaro!

Thank you Hennegan Brothers!
The video clip is so peaceful.......
jan

when you say prayer vigil at 3:00 - what time zone is that?

Hennegan Bros... YOU ROOOOOOOOOOOCK!!!!!

Thanks for showing us your clips of our beautiful boy and for Paying it Forward to all the fans of Barbaro.

Good things are coming for you guys.......Good things.

## Shelley in Ca I was thinking the same about the weather. We are acoustomed to the bitter cold here in MN, but it was interesting to note the change in the climate trend after we lost our pal. OUr weather had also been unseasonably warm until this week.. when we all felt the chill in our hearts. The temps followed suit and took a nose dive with us.

They say it will get warmer next week........ :)

Leslie in (-15) MN

Hennegan Brothers --

Your passion in your project is our joy. I don't think you realize how many of us will flock to see your film, and CANNOT WAIT for your documentary on BARBARO.

Thank you so much for the clips. Serious thanks.

To the Hennegan Brothers
Thank you so much - these are wonderful clips
We love him so

Will always remember this great inspiration of Barbaro,he will always be remembered,God bless his care takers & owners for sharing him with all of us.
John
New York

Good Morning Family.
Barbaro, Sweet Bobby J. I miss and love you more each day. How DO you mend a broken heart?
Sue McMullens article was wonderful, but it made me think, we always thank Alex, rightfully so, he has been everything to us, went out of his way to tell us information and to find out the news and answer our questions, but let's include Tim Woolley in our thanks more often, for without him this site would not even be here. And I am sure he was the one who gave permission to expand the bandwidth after we crashed the site that day. That has to be paid for.
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Ashley,
You asked yesterday if Fair Hill in MD was close enough to visit from Louisville, the answer is only if you think 664 miles is a day trip (Though I have gone to Colorado from Topeka and back in a day). Looked it up on MapQuest.
If you have Google Earth you can visit over the net, since you can see all the barns. I can even see my house on it, close up enough to see the pool and trees in the backyard.
Ashley, MOST important, make sure you book a hotel room NOW. I didn't one year I went to the Derby and had to stay in OHIO.
Wake up time (coffee)
Back later,
Love to Family, 29 on the 29th
SusanW
Hail to our hero, Barbaro!

g'morning~
I am heartened to know that the Hennegan brothers are going to be doing a full documentary.

TOMORROW AT 10:30 AM EST I THINK IT WOULD BE A NICE IF WE ALL COULD HAVE A MOMENT OF SILENCE. DURING THIS TIME WE COULD REMEMBER WHAT BARBARO MEANT TO US, WHAT HE HAS DONE FOR OTHER HORSES AND WHAT STILL NEEDS TO BE DONE IN HIS MEMORY.

THANKS

DENNIS

I think Big Angel Bobby is picking the Bears today. It was a hard week but it gets better with time knowing he is at peace.

Patti
Schaumburg

Good morning FOBs:

Godspeed, Barbaro.

Susan

Nancy in PA- sales of Premarin and Prempro are on the decline, as more women seek healthier alternatives. Some farms have apparently shut down.
Whether they realize what it's made from or not, they are realizing that it is hazardous to their OWN health.

Dennis GREAT idea!
Absolutely! Tomorrow we all pause at 10:30 est...
A moment to remember, give Thanks for Barbaro's life, and gather strength for the tasks at hand..
Wonderful idea!

I woke up this morning & the first thought I had was for Barbaro. I just was convinced this could not have happened...It could not be real.... Reality soon set in.....
jan

Good morning everyone.

I'm kind of down this morning. Alex thank you for this site. All the articles and posts by everyone help so much.

Hennegan Brothers that last video is priceless!

FOBs:

Tomorrow morning - 10:30 EST - as Dennis suggested, let's pause and remember Barbaro. The other-worldy, magnificent, WARRIOR HORSE, BARBARO.

Thanks, Dennis. Grand idea.

Susan

Good morning, and thanks again, Alex.

Good morning all,

It is clear and cold today. The perfect weather to reflect on all that has happened last week beyond.

Sometimes you think you have life figured out and then you realize you were wrong.

Missing Barbaro....

MattinMD

Sue that was good.... The Colts.... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm maybe I'll change my wager aye?????

Alex: Thank you so much for this home and house that Barbaro built. You are the best.

Edgar: I know how hard it must be to jockey a horse now.... You are a wonderful jockey and I bet what-ever horse you get on, will run in honor of Barbaro.....

Renee: Have you been missing things around your house????

Lynz: Your filly and Barbaro I just found out were on the same block in Heaven..... Boy oh Boy!!!!! I hear they are having lunch today before the superbowl....

Barbaro...... One little hint of who will win the game PLEASE???? One nip for the Bears and two nips for the Colts..... Three nips for points uner and four nips for points over. Five nips for under on the field goals and six nips for points over on the field goals. Seven nips for over on the rush yards and eight nips for under on the rush yards......

I'll be waiting for those nips......my big best friend..... Hey tell Slew hi have a new friend now. His name is Butch. He is a beautful black stallion that is only 15 hands tall. He is 2 years old...... Actually he is a colt but he will be a stallion...... I have a problem though. He is going to race pretty soon and I would like for all of you up there to keep an eye on him to make sure he doesn't get hurt..... Our track is sand and so that is kind of OK...... He nipped me the other day and wouldn't let go............ It was soooooooo funny.......

If I forgot anyone sorry.... I just woke up yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwnnnnnn!!!

With much love Nina.............

I love to read all the articles about our Barbaro. I cannot see any videos, and never could, having slow dialup. Hennegan brothers I do appreciate you making the clips available for us to see on the utube but I am just hoping your movie will be picked up at least in Birmingham if not here in Montgomery. We rarely get anything good, I have not been to a movie in probably 15 years. or more. We do have the Capri theatre that shows some avant garde artsy/interesting films. but there is absolutely no parking and is a nightmare to deal with. Thanks for your consideration.

Wonderful idea.

A moment of silence for Big B at 10:30 Monday, whereever you are.

###Dennis
Tomorrow morning - 10:30 EST - I'll remember

and maybe we could all lite a candle too

###Patti Schaumburg
respectfully I think Big Boss Angel is picking COLTS- good we can still find some humor.

Hennegan Brothers-Great Clip #5

ALEX-Always Thanks

Thanks SusanW. I think that may be too long of a day trip, although I really want to see where Barbaro trained. I do have my hotel room so at least that's taken care of. Thanks for the info!

Ashley

Dora, I'm in the dialup-boat, too. >:(
but I slog through many of them anyway. the ones that will load up and are replayable are okay- and the Hennegan brothers vids will do that.

Just let it load while you're washing dishes or doing laundry or something.

Hey Guys....

God keeps on changing my address: It is rumor up here that he does this until we are where we want to be 100%.... It rocks up here..... I want to thank you
Dr. R. for helping me for so many months.. Edgar.... You rode me well and you are the best jockey that has ever been on me. I am sure all of the horses will now love you...
Mr. and Mrs J........ Thank you for taking care of me while I was there........ Please don't cry... I love you guys all so much and I will be seeing you guys so soon.... If only you knew how soon.... I know now but it is a secret I can't tell you guys because it is only for us in Heaven to know when you will be joing us.....
ALEX: You are great. I am reading all of the horse up-dates and all of the posts everyday...... Your doing a good job....... All of my fans..... I love you all equally.... I have sooooooooooooooo much love for you and now your horses are going to be so much better off because of what God had planned for my life on Earth................

Barbaro
111111 Un-Defeated Road
Derby Champion Ave.
Edgar Mansion #8
Heaven
042903-012903

With all my Love Barbaro..............

Nina - shouldn't Barbaro's zip code be 012907

It's been exactly one week since I began to realize something serious was wrong with Barbaro. At that time I put my Barbaro t-shirt on that says "saving Barbaro". I left my t-shirt on until the next day after I had heard that he passed. I'm just thinking about it now because it was about this time last Sunday that I went to go put it on.

Seems we are down this morning, Dennis, great idea about the moment of silence tomorrow morning.
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MattinMD
You sound down , too. Anything wrong besides the obvious?
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Nina, hope things are better for you today.
Love to Family,
SusanW
Believe in Barbaro. Hail to our hero, Barbaro.

Woops... Yeah it should... TYPO sorry......

Barbaro
111111 Un-Defeated Road
Derby Champion Ave.
Edgar Mansion #8
Heaven
042903-012907

Ouch Barbaro that is two nips...... aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh the Colts are going to cover the spread aye???????????

With Love Nina............

Sue McMullen: Thank you for that wonderful piece. What a great summary of the roller coaster ride of the last 8 months.

Hennegans: Thanks so much for another great clip. It is wonderful seeing Big B in his Fair Hills world. What a beautiful peaceful place to train. What a beautiful boy.

Thanks for everyone's comments and postings. They help.

Lisa in Colorado

Good morning, FOBs. It is lethally cold here in Pittsburgh.

Sorry I was not able to post yesterday.

This weather takes it all out of you.

Prince is playing at half time tonight - I can't wait. A small piece of joy in a sad world.I still miss Bobby so much. :(

Kathy,
that is the zip + 5 :).

I don't bookmark on YouTube, Just type in Hennegan Brothers in Search and all of their videos come up.
Love to Family,
SusanW
Hail to our hero, Barbaro.

I think Barbaro wants the Colts to win since he was a colt.

Hi Marie - (from previous post) - I know what you mean about being down. Been down all week too. Still can't believe everything that has happened. We all feel this way. This is a helpful place for us. Write back. Would anyone have any idea how Dr. Richardson is holding up. I think of him several times every day.

Susanw,

Thanks for asking. Just down and wondering if I should leave well enough alone or go forward with things in life.

Barbaro's death has me questioning everything.

Matt

###Nina
thanks for posting the new address, do u know if heaven forwards mail from the old one cuz I jumed the gun and mailed one yesterday.....

The other day I asked for an e-mail, I hate snail mail..... I know heaven's server would be overwhelmed with e-mails; but if Big Boss Angel could share his, it would be greatly appreciated.

Try to keep smiling....

Alex - Thanks for the updates from Fair Hill! It figures...I was going to run over to Laurel this morning, but had a change in plans. Blah! Could have seen The Kielbasa Queen and Tim! I hope that some of the other horses make it back to Laurel before the end of the season in April.

I hope all of my fellow FOBs are doing ok today.

Good morning sweet angel,we all miss you so much. The only thing that makes it better for us is to know you're not suffering anymore.....we wait for a response from Equine Heaven.

A post on the discussion board says today is The Fog's birthday. Please light some candles for the awesome spirit of The Fog.

For the love of who you are....For the love of your Spirit.

Thank you Fog - I love you always.

Love, Light and Protection for The Spirit of The Horse

Michelle:

Yeah they do forward the mail..... RE: the email Sea Biscuit and Secretariat are working on up-dating the system up there. They are almost finised. I heard from Barba today and he told me that right now the processer is at 186 miles per second. He said that they are trying to make it a little bit faster. He will be nippin me all day and I'll ask him when the email will be available.... He said though that the snail mail gets there in less than a second now. That is why they are tying to make it faster with an email........ I'll let you know as soon as I find out from Bararo OK????

With Love to all....................

CANDLE ALERT!!!!!

Barbaro is under 2,000 and Foggy under 300. Lets keep the light up!

Ro & Brady

Good Morning Barbaro - Good Morning to my FOB's. I know everyone is still having a hard time. I know things must be getting a little lighter, but everytime I read any articles or see clips I cry. I guess I might always do that. I watched our Horseracing Channel yesterday - something I have never done, didn't even know we had one until I started looking for the horse racing on ESPN or wherever. I look at racing differentyly now, I look at the horses differently too. I have a long way to go in my education about horses & the racing world, but I will learn a little at a time. I have made it a priority to learn about all I can for Barbaro & all horses who need us.

I miss you my sweet B - so very much. I will go light another candle for you & will keep you in my thoughts & heart all day.

You guys have a great day & enjoy the Super Bowl -I have to root for the Bears since my husband is from Chicago - he is so excited!

Michelle: Oh yeah... you don't need to put any postage on snail mail either....... And I have a quote that someone put on here last week but I changed the last word.......

And Now, I'm glad I didn't know, The way it all would end, The way it all would go, Our lives are better left to chance, I could have missed the pain, But I'd of had to miss the RACE!

With love to EVERYONE on this board and beyond............ :-) Barbaro loves us all.............

We each came to this site for many different reasons. There are horseracing fans, horse people, animal lovers, those who follow spirit. We came to learn, to admire, to challenge, to love - each brought a gift. Barbaro called each and every one of us - and he called us for our highest good, and for his highest good. Many times we faltered - moved away from purpose - but somehow we always seemed to get back on track - his track. There is much for us to do now. I believe Barbaro came to raise our awareness for The Spirit of The Horse. Whatever area draws or speaks to your attention - follow that - Horse slaughter, horse rescue, track safety, laminitis research, or the betterment of the horseracing industry for the horse. Raising awareness of the horse spirit is the bottomline in all of these areas - and that is what Barbaro brought to each of us - awareness of The Spirit of The Horse. I believe in whatever way you choose to honor that spirit - you honor Barbaro.

I love you always.

Love, Light and Protection for The Spirit of The Horse

Ro & Brady

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thanks Weese.

This may sound strange. I don't want to go back to who I was before this ride with Barbaro and all of you. I want to be better. Get involved again and not turn my back because things might get a little hard. I think what I am afraid of is after time I'll slip back to who I was before all of this.

Okay I think it's time to go to the barn and feed my beautiful horse all the carrots she wants.

Sundays are always hard for some reason.

Dear FOBs,

I have been lurking for months and dearly love and appreciate this site. Alex, you are one in a million -- thank you.

Re: the anti-horse slaughter campaign...I worked for Congress for 11 years and now run the gov relations shop for a non-profit, so I know the ins and outs of passing legislation well. It is important to do what we are all doing to recruit cosponsors for H.R. 503 (the House bill) and S. 311 (the Senate bill). It is also important to contact the chairman and ranking minority member of the House Agriculture Committee, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and the Senate Commerce Committee, which are the committees to which these bills have been referred. If the leaders of a committee are not interested in passing a bill, then it's not likely to happen, so we need to get to the committees' leaders. (If you are feeling really ambitious, it cannot hurt to contact the rest of the committees' members too!) We also need to make sure that Speaker Pelosi, Rep. Hoyer (the House Majority Leader), Rep. Boehner (the House Minority Leader), Sen. Reid (Senate Majority Leader), Sen. McConnell (Senate Minority Leader - from KY), and Sen. Durbin (Senate Majority Whip - from IL) hear from us. Finally, we need to continue thanking and supporting the sponsors and cosponsors of H.R. 503 and S. 311.

Another suggestion...if Congress hasn't moved this bill by April 29th, how about a massive call-in/write-in effort on that day?

I am glad to know you are all here and that you love Barbaro as much as I do.

Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Dr. R and the whole New Bolten Team -- THANK YOU for all you did for Barbaro and for letting us be a part of it.

I also want to thank the Hennegan Brothers -- with all of us behind you, the "First Saturday in May" is bound to be a huge success!

Yeh Ashley....I have vivid memories from last Sunday....all the old faces came rallying back to the site and we just sat and prayed so hard that day. It was a struggle to remain positve. The silence coming from New Bolton and the Jacksons was DEAFening. Last Sunday the universe began to shift and it was becoming apparent that perhaps our world was about to change abrutly. Driving into work on Monday morning at 745am Central, I could already feel what was happening. I know that I can tell you all honestly that I knew...I knew..... and I bet most of you did too. I was already in tears as I drove into work. I stuck my Neil Diamond CD into my player before heading in the door at work and listened to "ANTHEM"

"Dear Father
We Dream
We Dream
We Dream
While we May

Who are we To need?
We need,
We Need.
While we wait.....while we Wait......"

That was my moment with Barbaro before he passed. IT was my goodbye and my heart was broken apart but I knew he was going to be free of what my dreams and my needs were, and was now going to fulfill his own destiny.

"While I waited" for the news to be confirmed, I tried desperatly to find meaning in all of this. It has been difficult, but many of us are starting to find that meaning, maybe in small pieces, but Barbaro's legacy of hope and love is now begining to take shape.

I can hear it in your crackling voices, and see it behind your bloodshot eyes........There he is.

His Destiny about to unfold.

Leslie in MN

Thank you so much to the Hennegan brothers and to Alex and Tim! :)

###Nina

That is such a relief,cuz I included some mints in my mail.

I'll send my thanks Sea Biscuit and Secretariat especially for working on a Sunday. Tell them to make sure it has an extra large capacity cuz their fans wouldn't want to crash the site like we did the candle.

Well off to lite some candles.

take care

Good Morning Barbaro...

Last night I saw a twinkling star, and thought Barbaro are you winking at us...telling us you are having a splendid time....I cannot imagine...

Good Morning Fans/Family of Barbaro....the House that Barbaro Built...LET US KEEP THIS HOUSE STANDING FOREVER.

I received in the mail some literature from HSUS about the anti-horse slaughter bill that I am going to use in my flyers.

PLEASE LET US NOT LET BARBARO OR MRS. JACKSON OR THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF BARBARO DOWN...WE HAVE UNFINISHED TASK TO DO.

Mary S...good seeing you..I missed your prayers.

This is the Lord's day...and we are thankful.

Alex...always in our hearts.

Barbaro enjoy your day..I will watch for your star tonight...love always...

Have a Blessed Day.

Good "Late" Morning,

Alex, Sue's commentary is terrific. This website has been a sanctuary for the last several months. Thank you for making it all possible.

Thank you Hannegan Bros. I have seen the clips you provided but haven't thanked you until now. They are priceless! I do hope the move makes it to the Tribecca Film Festival.

Love ya Big Guy,
Edie

###Nina PS

Luved the way you changed the last word.
worth reposting.

And Now, I'm glad I didn't know, The way it all would end, The way it all would go, Our lives are better left to chance, I could have missed the pain, But I'd of had to miss the RACE!

Race for the cure for laminitis
Race for the end of horse slaughter
Race for safer tracks...

the list could go on and on Barbaro's legacy

Leslie in MN you described exactly how I felt last Sunday and Monday. Sunday my friends and I went to the movies. I know they were trying to make me feel better but we went to the movie "The Queen". I had no idea what it was about. I guess I should have asked. The movie centers arounds the events of Princess Diana's death. I lost it in the movie theater. I knew Barbaro's fight was over.

welcome aboard, Kristine,
and thank you for the insight!

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I stop by office to get on board...to see how all of you are doing...My prayers are with all of you.

Tomorrow, hopefully I can share some the news HSUS. sent.

Barbaro's and Foggy's candles are very low...PLEASE LIGHT UP AND KEEP THESE FLAMES ETERNAL BURNING....

To the Hennegan Brothers; Thanks so much for the video clips. I look forward to them everyday. All of these are things we have never seen before and they are a treat. I really loved the one with Michael and his little boy. That was so cute.

DENNIS,
What a wonderful idea for us all to pause and remember Barbaro tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. It will be a chance for all FOBs to collectively start to come to terms with his loss, a way to start the closure somehow. Did you see the reference (in one of the articles Alex posted) to a letter Laura Hillenbrand wrote after Barbaro crossed? To paraphrase her, greatness is ephemeral; to find it is so rare, and to lose it is wrenching. While Barbaro was here, he shared his greatness with us, his indomitable courage, at once strengthening us and allowing us to share in his miracle of guts and spirit. Through him, we became better than we were before, able to endure the fight because he himself was enduring a much tougher struggle. Now it is our turn to struggle to move on in some meaningful way, but with Barbaro with us always, not left behind consigned to history. That's the question before us now: how do we go forward when such greatness (and what a sense of humor, too) has been ripped from us? Barbaro, please help us to get through this and finish the tasks you set before us.

Love you, beautiful boy.

Candles for Barbaro

Candles for The Fog

thanks Hennegan Bros--the outakes are wonderful and heartwarming--can't wait to see the film.
Looking forward to the next clip.

thanks Alex for your update anf thoughtfullness today and always

nina--thanks for monitoring the emails from Barbaro--looking forward to hearing from him

Miss you beautiful Barbaro!!
love
linda

Mary S
You are so right. And here we reside in the House That Barbaro Built dealing with the loss of our leader. Grief is a tough nut. It takes hold of your heart and won't let go. For me...Bobby drew me to Horse Rescue. Many of you know I adopted Cloud the first Save at MHR. I love him dearly. Bobby drew me to end slaughter and I realize that I did nothing last week to honor him. Yesterday I was working in the yard listening to Dan Fogelberg in my MP3. This song grabbed me and made me realize it's time to carry on, time to get back to work for Bobby... to pass the Barbaro Bill. Please my FOB family, join me in dedicating ourselves to making this happen.
These are the lyrics that have inspired me to move on.

An only child alone and wild
A cabinet maker’s son
His hands were meant for different work
And his heart was known to none

He left his home and went his lone
And solitary way
And he gave to me a gift I know
I never can repay

A quiet man of music
Denied a simpler fate
He tried to be a soldier once
But his music wouldn’t wait

He earned his love through discipline
A thundering, velvet hand
His gentle means of sculpting souls
Took me years to understand

The leader of the band is tired
And his eyes are growing old
But his blood runs through my instrument
And his song is in my soul

My life has been a poor attempt
To imitate the man
I’m just a living legacy
To the leader of the band

My brothers’ lives were different
For they heard another call
One went to Chicago
And the other to St Paul

And I’m in Colorado
When I’m not in some hotel
Living out this life I’ve chose
And come to know so well

I thank you for the music
And your stories of the road
I thank you for the freedom
When it came my time to go

I thank you for the kindness
And the times when you got tough
And, pap, I don’t think
I said, "I love you" near enough

The leader of the band is tired
And his eyes are growing old
But his blood runs through my instrument
And his song is in my soul

My life has been a poor attempt
To imitate the man
I’m just a living legacy
To the leader of the band

I am the living legacy
To the leader of the band.

Alex,
Thank your for the continued updates on Barbaro's tributes and horseracing in general. The Scott Simon/NPR piece was one of my favorites. I stopped listening to NPR a few years ago so if you had not posted it I would not have found it. I am wondering if you will post your personal thoughts about Barbaro and the time you spent with him? If you have already and I have missed it please forgive me. Reading about your visits with Barbaro late last year were great. The last thing I did on Christmas night was sit and read this webstite and your visit with Barbaro. It was a peaceful ending to a busy and wonderful day with family, in-laws etc. Thanks again for everything.

Repost- Cafe Press has updated Barbaro merchandise including bumper stickers, magnets, hats mugs, etc All in memory of Barbaro printed with "Heart of a Champion, Champion of Our Hearts".

Website:
http://www.cafepress.com/barbaro

jan

Good morning, Starshine.

Good morning, everyone. Still very cold and bright here in St.Louis. The sun has no warmth.

I keep thinking "a week ago...." . Tomorrow will be....we all know. I laid in bed for a bit after the alarm this morning thinking of all there is to do, for the horses and in my own personal life. As has happened too much recently, I felt overwhelmed and didn't want to get out of bed.

But I made myself get up and made a schedule and I'm going to start getting things done. For Bobby, for all the other horses. Three breakdowns already this week at Aqueduct, three horses euthanized and at least one jockey seriously injured.

Good Morning All,

THanks Alex for everything you have done each and every day!!

The newest clip from the Hennegan brothers is just wonderful. Our boy was something really special...Enjoy your heavenly day sweet Barbaro!!!

Have a great Sunday everyone and GO BEARS!!!!

I will be with all of you tomorrow at 1030 am EST as we take some time to be with Barbaro and reflect on all that he gave us. I believe Barbrao taught us awareness - remember his legacy, for The Spirit of The Horse.

I love you always.

Love, Light and Protection for The Spirit of The Horse

I stil get up every morning and go in to check on Barbaro. Then I remember. I check in anyway because I know all you who loved him understand and we will share our grief together and help each other be strong. I think of Barbaro looking out of his window at the other horses free and running. Now he is free and running and as Mrs. Jackson said out of that darn stall. God Bless Barbaro, the Jacksons and all you people who loved him so much. We will honor his memory. There isnt a doubt in my mind that he would have wom the Triple Crown but he had a different destiny.

Thanksfor the link to cafepress.com/barbaro. I can even get a Barbaro shirt for my dog now.

Theres some kind of cool stuff here. I'm new to this, when I buy something does this stuff go to that fund for what Barbaro died of or something else?

Alex,

I'm glad to hear about Carnival World's new career. And I do remember seeing the clip of her (and you!) on TV a couple of months back. Have you thought about contacting that reporter to let them know about Carnival's new career? It'd make a great follow-up story, and might help to focus some attention on how much more good these retired thoroughbreds do when they're given the chance, instead of being sent to slaughter.

Also loved the update from earlier noting the Hennegans are planning a Barbaro documentary. WONDERFUL!! Hmmm, how soon can I reserve my copy on Amazon?? :)

Lissa in PA

I'm curious about Cafepress, too. I like some of their things, but they had a VERY offensive bumper sticker among the Barbaro items and I quickly left the website. I'd like to buy rememberances where at least some of the profits go to beneficial purposes.

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Craig
Unfortunately no, I do not believe that there are any donations from the sale of the merchandise bought at Cafe Press to the Barbaro fund.
I do like the wide variety of merchandise that they offer....
jan

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Wendy
I didn't run across the offensive bumper sticker. YIKES! Did you do a general "Barbaro" search at Cafe Press? I believe Cafe Press is a place for many vendors. So there will always be the risk of people who have sick humor offering merchandise. I know of the one link I provided I like their products. But I do stay away from looking further within that website.
jan

Good Morning, or should I say Good Afternoon to all FOB's

Just lit candles for Barbaro, Fog and Dr. R.

Thanks to Alex for this site. Couldn't make it through this terrible time without reading all the posts from FOB's. Thought I was doing better, but now I'm not so sure. Tomorrow will be a very hard day. Especially at 10:30 am.

Alex, please if you're able, let us know how Dr. Richardson and the Jackson's are doing.

Love to Barbaro.

Carol L.
Sylvania, OH

Jan - Yes, I think I did do a general Barbaro search within the cafepress website. My daughter and I were just horrified.

Hi all.

A friend of mine bought me the t-shirt and tote bag from Jo-Ellen's collection on Cafepress for Christmas and I love them! It means so much more now too!

I recommend her things if anyone wants to get them. I might order the magnet for my fridge.

To all FOBs,

I found this quote when my Dad passed away and it has really comforted me. I thought it was perfect for all of us now as well (I'm sorry if this has been posted before):

"I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me, but I find I am grateful for having loved them. The gratitude has finally conquered the loss."
Rita Mae Brown

does anyone know how Dr. Riichardson is doing?I think of hin alot Barbaro died way too young he should not have been racing his legs were too fragile yet.Idon"t think he will ever be out of my mind or heart

does anyone know how Dr. Riichardson is doing?I think of hin alot Barbaro died way too young he should not have been racing his legs were too fragile yet.Idon"t think he will ever be out of my mind or heart

ALEX:

Speaking of Messaging........How is he?

If the Henenegan Brothers complete that separate documentary on Barbaro and one can eventually buy a copy, I for one would do so. Perhaps some of proceeds could benefit retired horses returned fm Japan (e.g. War Emblem), those saved fm slaughter etc., and maybe for continued acquisition of lands for their continued quality of life.

Anne,
I think some people do "see" what you mean, I do. Horseracing is a gamble all the way around. I do believe there are people like the Jacksons who absolutely love their horses though. And I am told that it looks like a lot of money is being made but my father owned racehorses and believe me not much money was made. It costs bundles to buy a horse, train, feed, vet,shoe, etc. But the tracks must be making money or they wouldn't be there.

Horseracing is a deep seated tradition where people don't seem to change too readily. We are, however, on a website of a horseracing trainer so I imagine that it is not the the most receptive forum for lobbying to end horseracing. For me it would never work to race my horse, I would rather do dressage like that dancing horse on the discussion board!

Anne, I invite you to lobby for changes in racing. I would really like them to make a rule where a horse couldn't be started until four yrs. old as they do in other countries. This cuts down on injuries. But, after Barbaro's death I feel myself turning away from racing more and more. I hope people here don't critisize me for this but I just love them too much to see the high rate of injuries in racing.

Bless all the beasts, especially Barbaro in his transition.

Thanks Chrissy for that beautiful quote!

Good afternoon, all...

I too will be pausing at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. For the first time in a long time, I felt uncomfortable sitting in church this morning. I felt like God knew I was questioning Him, and maybe a bit angry with Him. For all the good that Barbaro brought to the important issues he represents, why he had to die is something I can't figure out. If anyone should have made it, he should have. Guess I have seen too many miracle movies. And yes, I know that we don't know God's plan. I haven't lost my faith, but it's shaken.

Maybe when Michael Matz asked for "a miracle," that was the miracle of getting through July when the laminitis struck. Maybe there just wasn't another miracle coming. Or maybe it was just one long miracle that he did so well for 8 months.

Anyway, I too, think the weather was warm here in and near Pa. for as long as Barbaro could get out and graze, and now it's just cold, cold, cold. Symbolic, like that number 29 on the Hennegans' ticket from Aqueduct.

Well, I have to work today but I've got to think that Big B would want the Colts to win. They used to be in Baltimore before they moved to Indianapolis.

Hennegans, thank you so much. Alex, you are a godsend to us. BTW, there are lots of audio clips on NPR about Barbaro since last Monday. Just be sure you've got your Kleenex.

I wish everyone could know the love for Barbaro that I & so many have found. We are better for travelling the 8 mo journey with him. I know I am a better person for it. He taught me many lessons - who knew a horse I never knew anything about until the day of the Preakness would change my life. I saw Barbaro get injured & from that moment I checked on him almost daily, lit candles & sent him messages. He became a family member I loved. I am lost now that there are no updates to receive... so in the absence of that I stay on this website with my new family to mourn & receive updates on tributes & stories. I am educating myself on horses & horseracing so I can try, in some small way, to make a difference in Barbaro's name so his death will count for as much as possible. We couldn't save him, which is a tragedy & loss for the world, but maybe someday we can save another horse, then another & Barbaro will be the catalyst behind those miracles. We all have work to do. Gretchen Jackson asked that we work on the causes/issues that are so important to the horses & racing. I think now, we all will because Barbaro made it known to the world what this work needed to be done. Maybe that was the real race he was running - his ultimate goal. He finished his race, he won after all.

Thank you, Sue McMullen, simply beautiful!! And excellent and well deserved tribute and thanks to Alex and Tim!

My dearest Barbaro, I know that you are indeed "home" up there in Heaven, honey, and running free with the angels, but oh Barbaro your presence here on earth is deeply mourned.
Barbaro, I suspect you already may have sent your own "messages" to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson; your friend and best of the best, Dr. Dean Richardson, Edgar, Michael, Peter, Alex, Tim, Eduardo,Ricardo, all your caregivers at NBC, Mike Rea, your friends at Kennett Florist,and that would be so very like you.
Thank you, Barbaro, for letting me know that you are indeed "home", grazing in the sun, but I can't help but still miss you.
My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, now and forever! I love you honey!
Run with the angels, Barbaro!

Alex, thank you again for everything with all my heart. . .

with love, Lou Ann in Pennsylvania

Re: The memorial stone bench, apple tree, and . . . . for Dr. Richardson and Barbaro at NBC -- Susan in CO, please do count me in! I did send you my e-mail, please keep me posted as I'm not always able to get to the forum and keep up with all the messages here at the site. Thank you!

Haven't seen any posts yet, not even checked the new video clip, I'm saving it like dessert for later.

#######Trying to catch up with posts from the last day or so, am way behind. I was overcome by the post by Shelley in CA at February 3, 2007 7:05 AM

IMO - Everybody should read this, with excerpts from reports firsthand from messages at TWF by Ara re The Boys and Girls from New York, now at their forever home - thanks to Barbaro.

############ I did not know until I read in this post, about the terrible accident involving Jose Santos and For a Prayer at Aqueduct. The horse did not make it. HOW IS JOSE SANTOS DOING, please, anyone? I've been staying away from TV racing this week and had no idea.

The story of the Boys and Girls from New York is cause for pause. Not to mention the lives already saved by FOBs via Miracle Horse Rescue and two more about to be born at MHR. Unless something has changed, Rosie is due any minute with a foal to be named Bobby's Lil Angel.

btw - you guys into signs and birthdates - did you know that the birthdate of Misty, the aged Oregon auction lifelong broodmare who's having her last baby (to be named Bobby's Spirit) at MHR in a couple of months - is April 29th?

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

Another beautiful day missing its heart here in Northern California...

Harry Aleo's BRITE 'N HAPPY will be racing at GGF at 11:45 am PST, another claiming race in which I pray she will not be claimed and comes home safe to Harry. She is usually the winner! so why others don't try to claim her is beyond me unless there is an understanding among horsemen that certain horses are only run to keep the cards filled, not to lose the horse (what a terrible wording, in more ways than one).

Anyone can watch the streaming video or race replay for free at Calracing.com. The streaming video is better than many of the other tracks...

May we all have a good Sunday. I am hoping Budweiser inserts a little mention of our Barbaro... does a corporation have that flexibility on their biggest advertising day? In any case, their ads usually bring me to tears.

Wonderful article by Sue McMullen, whose writings are like poetry to me, always. It is just one of the many aspects of this Barbaro journey I cherish and would miss...

Nice article in The Blood-horse about Barbaro

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37404

Sorry if it's already been posted.

cindy a

Haven't seen any posts yet, not even checked the new video clip, I'm saving it like dessert for later.

#######Trying to catch up with posts from the last day or so, am way behind. I was overcome by the post by Shelley in CA at February 3, 2007 7:05 AM

IMO - Everybody should read this, with excerpts from reports firsthand from messages at TWF by Ara re The Boys and Girls from New York, now at their forever home - thanks to Barbaro.

############ I did not know until I read in this post, about the terrible accident involving Jose Santos and For a Prayer at Aqueduct. The horse did not make it. HOW IS JOSE SANTOS DOING, please, anyone? I've been staying away from TV racing this week and had no idea.

The story of the Boys and Girls from New York is cause for pause. Not to mention the lives already saved by FOBs via Miracle Horse Rescue and two more about to be born at MHR. Unless something has changed, Rosie is due any minute with a foal to be named Bobby's Lil Angel.

btw - you guys into signs and birthdates - did you know that the birthdate of Misty, the aged Oregon auction lifelong broodmare who's having her last baby (to be named Bobby's Spirit) at MHR in a couple of months - is April 29th?

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

Dennis -- A moment of silence at 10:30 tomorrow for Barbaro. What a beautiful idea. I'll be looking for a quiet spot at work to be alone with my thoughts of him for a few moments.

Marge Dowler (and others) who've been worried about Dr. R -- I had an email from another FOB yesterday, who'd inquired at NBC. Dr. R and his family have gone out of town for the weekend to find some peace to deal with the emotional rollercoaster of this past week, and hopefully he has been unbothered by reporters, etc., and is finding some solace.

All -- As I said above, I'll be observing the moment of silence tomorrow morning for Barbaro. I've been continuing to light candles for Barbaro, and I think tomorrow it would be nice if we made an extra effort to light those candles again. Someone last Monday posted something to the effect that we wanted to "light his way to Heaven", and I think it would be nice if tomorrow we could light that path again, to let him know we're still here fighting for his brothers left behind here on Earth. What do you all think?

Lissa in PA

Good morning, all! Dennis, I had already planned to take my 15 minute break from work at 10:25 EST tomorrow - will go outside in the freezing cold and find a place to light a candle for our Big Boss Horse!

Alex, thanks as always for all you do for us - I've always enjoyed Sue's articles...and the Hennagan Brothers have provided such wonderful clips for us to view - can't wait to see the film in all its glory!

The Fog's birthday today - oh, no, something else to cry about...

Just a warning, and I'm not trying to be negative but just realistic: as awful as I feel this morning, I'm reflecting that Barbaro was still alive at this time last week - struggling, but alive. Do not be taken by surprise (and don't beat up on yourselves) if you find that you feel even worse after 10:30 am EST tomorrow...the realization at that moment that he is truly gone may be more overwhelming than you expect...but we will survive, we will "soldier on" in his name!

An interesting religious tradition: when my cousin died in 1990, he was buried by a close friend who was a priest in the Orthodox Church of America. Fr. Bill invited me to a special ceremony on the 40th day after my cousin's death...the Orthodox Church considers the 40th day the moment when our beloved's soul has completely been loosed from the bonds of earth...because they believe that it takes 40 days for those left to mourn to be able to release the soul of the departed. Believe? Don't believe? I just thought it was interesting to offer this here..."our" significant 40th day will be March 9th.

Barbaro, my sweet spirit horse, I mourn your death, I celebrate your brief life, and I rejoice in your "right and perfect healing" in God's kingdom. If you're through playing hoofball with my heart, you could send it back to me so I can function just a little bit better! I know you and all your horse angel friends MUST be rooting for the COLTS today...who else would self-respecting horses cheer for? I'll see you soon...please bring Chipper and Irish and CC and Hebegebe and Glenn with you when you meet me just across the Rainbow Bridge. I love you, Big Boss Horse!
You are my dream, my prize, my gift and forever the CHAMPION OF MY HEART!
Nancy and your kitkat friends Maizie and Seamus

As I was at the card store trying to pick the appropriate condolence card for each person involved, I came across the following and it gave me peace:

Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy and celebration. Like a hummingbird, we aspire to hover and savor each moment as it passes, embrace all that life has to offer and to celebrate the joy of everyday. The hummingbird's delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meanig and that laughter is life's sweetest creation.

Ro & Brady

I love the obituary for Barbaro in Time magazine, written by WIlliam Nack, author of "Secretariat":

"All superior racehorses have their Secretariat moment, that brief stitch in time when they reveal the true measure of their talent, and for BARBARO that instant arose as the horses came charging to the turn for home in the 2006 Kentucky Derby. Lying dangerously close to a fiery pace, the colt rushed to the lead and--following one of the fastest final quarter miles in Derby history--won the Roses by nearly seven lengths, the longest Derby victory margin in 60 years. I had witnessed every Derby but one since 1972, and Barbaro struck me--for his sheer athleticism, his explosive speed, his unbridled joy for running--as the finest 3-year-old I had seen since Spectacular Bid in 1979. Vast ability aside, he had all the extras: a classic pedigree, a gentlemanly demeanor and a body that could be by da Vinci. Two weeks later, he shattered his right hind leg in the Preakness. Barbaro may have hobbled off the racetrack with his promise unfulfilled, but in his eight-month struggle to survive, he became the most enriching story in sports, the warm center of a high-wire drama that featured two owners who spared no expense trying to save him; a team of caregivers at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center who nursed him through surgeries and bouts of deadly laminitis; and thousands of fans around the country who sent cards, flowers, candy and prayers for his recovery. Barbaro himself endured the ordeal with fortitude and poise, with patience and even sweetness. Alas, facing yet another painful siege of laminitis last week, Barbaro was put to sleep by lethal injection, but not before he came to represent the noblest qualities of his breed--as the humans around him came to represent the best of theirs."

RIP Big B - Run fast and run free - Thanks for the memories, the hopes, the dreams, the passion, the love I feel for you...You are so very special...

Does anyone know how to reach the woman who runs believeinbarbaro.com? I have been trying to reach her but she will not respond to my notes.

I have two e-mail addresses for her, one of which is info@believeinbarbaro.com, the other which appears to be her name (starts with chiellini...).

Thanks in advance for any help anyone might offer.

PRAYER VIGIL TODAY 3:00 EST

For about 15 minutes or so if we could focus the intent of our prayers to the Jacksons who brought Barbaro to us, to Michael Matz, a fine human being on so many levels, to Dr. Dean Richardson who gave so much of himself to give us an extra 8 months with our boy, to Edgar, who lost his mother right before the Derby as well as Barbaro, to Alex who gifts us on a daily basis, and to Peter who was lucky enough to ride on the back of greatness.

We ask for healing, grace and peace for all of these fine people. In whatever way you want to pray. We can circle the globe with prayer. In the name of Barbaro who will be watching us.

Thank you to the person who asked about the time zone. Forgot to put on earlier post.

Greetings Barbaro Nation,

That nasty Simer's did it again. Another sicko column related to Barbaro in the Sunday sports page.
He tries to say the editor had taken out the hateful and threatening remarks of peoples' letters that were displayed in yesterdays paper. I would like to know how many letters thay got in total?

Ohhh and he says Gary Stevens also called him and left him a voice mail reminding him that they had once golfed together and told him he was a despicable man. Go Mr. Stevens!

Feel bad sharing but maybe letters to the LA Times from around the nation to the editor would enlighten those folks.

Wow it is Sunday think how our Prince had his last Sunday last week and would be leaving us but not our hearts. I Love You (((Barbaro)))

They've already announce that racing will be canceled at Philadelphia Park tomorrow due to the extreme cold weather. Don't know yet about Tuesday....that's when Hawty Creek and Boxcar are both schedule to run. Hawty in the 5th and Boxcar in the 8th.

I will also be joining everyone tomorrow morning at 10:30 for a moment of silence. One of the woman at work put her cat down at exactly the same time that we lost Barbaro. She was grieving terribly all week but I assured her that her kitty crossed the Rainbow Bridge in excellent company.

To anybody watching horse racing on TVG. The Garbage Mans trainer Greg has a horse, Sunny Brick, running in the 3rd at the Fairgrounds today. I hope he finishes in the money and safe and sound. When I went to his stable to see The Garbage Man I also saw this horse there....he is quite the nipper! And he is a gelding.
cindy a

Thank you Alex for providing this forum to keep us informed and space to express our thoughts and feelings about this magnificent horse.
Thank you to Sue McMullen for her eloquent and heartfelt article on Barbaro since his death - one of the best I have seen so far.
Thank you to all the Fans of Barbaro for your tributes and understanding of how much he meant to all of us.

His Spirit is running free.

Mary

LISSA - thanks for the info about Dr. Richardson. I had mentioned to someone in an email that I wished he could have a vacation SOON, so a weekend away is a reasonably good substitute. Thanks for giving us that news!
Nancy

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Lyn Gilbert: Regarding the number 29.....my birthday is August 29.

Jeanette Cavalier

"Please Pray for the Horses"

"No Horse Left Behind"

To Leslie,Shelly,Sandy, and Barb thanks for your comments. I know someday peace and understanding will come. Keep trying to find the positives throughout the last nine months. I guess acceptance is one of them. Had the courage to watch the Derby again. It helped.

Good afternoon all... late posting today. Finally got some sleep but dreamed of Barbaro all night still. It is bitterly cold here in CT and the snow that melted yesterday is now ice. BRRR! I still believe God kept November & December abnormally warm so Barbaro could go out & graze...

"A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again." ~Maya Angelou

I miss you, sweet colt.

Good Morning Handsome Sweetheart:) It is Sunday and tomorrow will be a whole week since you left us for Heaven.

I think of you 1,000,000 times a day, and though I know you are happy there with all your new friends, running, playing, frolicking and yes, Bobby, GOBBLING Buttercups and Clover, it is hard for me 'cause I miss you so much!

I love you forever, will never forget you and will do everything I can to help make track surfaces safer, STOP slaughter of your relatives, and help those who work in your industry!

I am never taking my bracelets off! They remind me of what you stood for, they remind me, (not that I need reminding) you are a winner, and they remind me to Live the Moment! You are my HERO:)for now and for always!

Tomorrow morning at 7:30 my time, I will light a candle for you my darling man:)

Lynne-Your Friend Forever in CA

Afternoon (energetic) skritches to the Big Boss
Horse of Forever.

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Equine Heaven:
Can hardly wait for B's Monday message re AHSPA
(and Slew's weight...)

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

I have never done this before. This is a test message to say I will join in the prayer vigil at 3PM EST today.

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>>A friend of mine bought me the t-shirt and tote bag from Jo-Ellen's collection on Cafepress for Christmas and I love them! It means so much more now too!

I recommend her things if anyone wants to get them. I might order the magnet for my fridge.

Posted by: Chrissy at February 4, 2007 5:49 PM

Thanks for the info Chrissy. I had that link saved to my Barbaro folder in my Bookmarks. I though Jo-Ellen's collection looked worthy! I'm wanting to add to my Barbaro collection for some reason. So I have been searching through all of my previous Bookmarks.
jan

shelley, I got the email you sent me. I loved the pics! What a beauty........

I am sorry to have come across this community of caring people only last Monday. I wish I could have been part of your circle all through the eight months. All I knew to do was go to the UPENN site.

Anyway, it is nice to become acquainted with you all and share in the grief and gratitude.

Heartfelt hugs to all the friends and family of Barbaro.


Forever Fan of Barbaro

Believe

OH....Everytime I hear that Mrs. Jackson has made contact to relay a message to us I cry.
A class act.....
jan

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Rosalind,

So happy to welcome you "home". Good to see fellow FOB's unite!

Haven't seen any posts yet, not even checked the new video clip, I'm saving it like dessert for later.

#######Trying to catch up with posts from the last day or so, am way behind. I was overcome by the post by Shelley in CA at February 3, 2007 7:05 AM

IMO - Everybody should read this, with excerpts from reports firsthand from messages at TWF by Ara re The Boys and Girls from New York, now at their forever home - thanks to Barbaro.

############ I did not know until I read in this post, about the terrible accident involving Jose Santos and For a Prayer at Aqueduct. The horse did not make it. HOW IS JOSE SANTOS DOING, please, anyone? I've been staying away from TV racing this week and had no idea.

The story of the Boys and Girls from New York is cause for pause. Not to mention the lives already saved by FOBs via Miracle Horse Rescue and two more about to be born at MHR. Unless something has changed, Rosie is due any minute with a foal to be named Bobby's Lil Angel.

btw - you guys into signs and birthdates - did you know that the birthdate of Misty, the aged Oregon auction lifelong broodmare who's having her last baby (to be named Bobby's Spirit) at MHR in a couple of months - is April 29th?

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

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Rosalind

Welcome, we are many hearts united here, in grief and celebration for what Barbaro meant to us.

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C. Jaffe

April 29th sounds perfect to me!

Barbara Livingston,

Thank you so much for not on the awe inspiring shots of Barbaro, but of all the others. I especially love your galleries of the old pensioners and pictures Demaloots Girl and Strategic Mission. You're a wonderful photographer.

Welcome, Rosalind. I, too, just started posting on this site, last weekend when I really felt the need for comfort from people who understood how worried I was at that point. Everyone here is very welcoming. As someone said to me after my first post, "please stay with us for the ride".

Lissa in PA

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Barbara Livingston...

I have copied and emailed your request to Susan Chiellini. I hope you hear from her soon.

Your photos are fabulous. Where can I purchase one of Barbaro?

Please email me @
tyedyed14@yahoo.com

Thanks..
Therese

Alex, as always, thank you for the wonderful artilces and news on Barbaro.

Sue, what a beautifully written article about Barbaro. My heart still weeps for our boy.

Barbaro, you will never be forgotten. We will always walk beside you.

Love,
Daphne and Pee

Dear Bobby - it's been almost a week and still the tears flow, I miss you beautiful boy. I miss hearing you had a good night, I miss watching you graze, I miss you as much as I would if you had been phyiscally present in my life daily. Through Alex I felt like I got to groom you, feel your muscles quiver beneath my hand, feel the velvet of your nose. I almost felt like I had looked into those big brown eyes. Each morning I would wake up and go to the computer for an update from Alex. Each afternoon I would check again, and the last thing before going to sleep at night I would check on my beautiful Barbaro. Each positive report filled my heart to over flowing, I would walk around with a silly smile on my face, sharing the good news with my husband and children. My grandson referred to you as "my boy". In July when the laminitis developed and I cryed, he would hug me and say "Don't worry Gramma, your boy will be alright." You seemed a part of my life, and now there is a empty place, that I will have to fill. I am trying not to shed tears on your candle sweet boy, and I know in time the tears will lessen. My resolve to carry on your legacy will not diminish, I have already sent emails on the anti slaughter bill, and I will do anything I can to help horses and animals that need us. I will do all that, but I will still miss you, I will never forget the miracle that was you. I love you Bobby.

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Rosalind
You won't find a more caring and compassionate group of gals and guys as the FOB's ...they are beyond compare!!
Welcome to the board....it has been a "roller-coaster" ride these past 8 months...many have left their hearts at the top of the ride!... "Bobby" will never be anything ..... but our UNDEFEATED CHAMPION!
And Alex never failed to bring us the latest news.....(((Alex)))

Hello Champ! No amount of rationalizing can help me reconcile myself to the fact that you are no longer on this earth with us. I don't miss you less - I miss you more each day, especially because you were and are still my hero, the one I look to for strength when things don't seem so good. I do still look to you for that strength, I just have to raise my sights a little higher.

You are the miracle, Barbaro, and I do believe in you.

Hello Fellow FOB: I am getting so much comfort from those outtakes, as I know you all are. Being outside and experiencing the sun, the air, the wind, the birds and having wonderful people to care for him and guide him and having his body work so well - that was his life. I'm so grateful to Alex and the Hennegan Bros. for hosting this for us so we can see him in that way.

I am not looking forward to tomorrow, but I am going to take part in the 10:30 silence.

B. - I promise not to forget the lessons. A cure for laministis WILL be found in our lifetime.

Love to you all, my dear friends. Sandy

Good Afternoon Barba! Well you nipped me twice so far, I guess that means the Colts are going to cover the spread of the SB... Still waiting on the other nips......

Barbaro... I am having a hard time today.. I am really confused. My fiance' whom acts like he really loves me I need some answers. I need to know why he won't drop everything, cancel everything to see me. He has things going on and I don't seem to be part of his plan for awhile. I dunno..... Am I being selfish Barbaro? Please give me some answers cause I can't do this anymore. I want to smile again and be happy again..... I feel regected and I feel like no-one cares but you and all of you guys on this board........ Well my family of course.

If he had a tragety, I would drop EVERYTHING to make room to see him..... Please tell me am I or am I not being selfish....... I need to know... The sooner I know, the sooner I can make some decisions....

I tust you big buddy....... I'll wait to hear from you soon K?

Love you and waiting for the next nips RE: the game today......... :-)

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FRIAR TUCK, FRIAR TUCK, FRIAR TUCK!!!!

I have been watching for you all morning, and you posted just under my 'love note' to Bobby. I tried clicking on your name (in blue) but come up with internet page cannot be displayed? I am trying very hard to reach you, could you please leave me a note on this page and let me know how?
If you go to the Forum, I am 'murphsmo2', you can reach me securely there. Thank you so much if you will reply .......Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Brenda -

Your post:
"...
God works in mysterious ways my friends.
Barbaro will be doing great things for horses
for decades to come.And we are all a part of it.
His mission was much bigger than winning a Derby.
But to get the attention,he had to be a super athelete.
..."

Posted by: BrendaRyder at February 4, 2007 2:49 PM

I couldn't have said it better myself. Amen!

Dear Hennegan Brothers,

Another pricelss gem that you've shared with us. Such a peaceful day at Fair Hill, with Barbaro and Messaging enjoying a gorgeous day. I just love seeing the clips of Barbaro enjoying his every day life at Barbaro- it's truly heartwarming (and makes me feel less down) to see how happy he seemed.

Can't wait to see a "First Saturday in May" and terrific idea about making a documentary about Barbaro; you've made many many people happy! This is truly something to look forward to!

Take care,
Daphne and Pee

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(((((NINA)))))

Nina why do you need him to drop everything for you?

Alex: It is so kind of Mrs. Jackson to be thanking others - Not only is Barbaro truly and deeply loved, but she and her husband are truly and deeply appreciated and respected.

Lisa in Colorado

Belinda... He doesn't want to see me until next Saturday........

why?

a week

Thanks, CJ, for posting the baby's due date.

Thanks, Alex, for everything.

It has been almost a week, and only just a little bit easier. I will join you all tomorrow at 10:30AM E.S.T.

In the name of Barbaro.

Cause he has other things going on... I guess.............. I don't really know..... This has been a really bad week in many ways and he feels that right now is not a good time to see me...... I really can't get into details but there are many.......

God Bless Nina..........

Barbaro OUCH now that was 4 nips!!!!! OVER on the points today for the Super Bowl you guys............... :-) So far two of my picks have been answered.....

1. The Colts will cover the spread.
2. The points will go over 48 and a half.....

Stay tuned.... he will send me more nips......
:-)

Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh my peppermint candy is gone AGAIN..... Barbaro...... Please I have to feed the horses at the track...... They love it too you know......... Can you please tell me where you hid it this time???????? Ouch Barbaro....... now that was 6 nips..... OVER on the field goals..............

Good afternoon and hugs to FOBs.
Cosmic hugs to Angel Barbaro.

How wonderful of Mrs. Jackton to email Alex. I wonder if she realizes how much her inner strength lifts us all!

Thanks again to the Hennegan Brothers. This may sound weird, but their beautiful outtakes have the effect of an Irish wake: to remember and celebrate a wonderful life.

D'Anne

WHAT??????? :-)

nina, reading your first post really spells out the answer you need. study it a while, you know the answer all ready.... good luck

she sent you a hug..........

I've come back to post again, like many of you it is hard to stay away. I'm much more interested in the sport of horseracing now and even subscribed to TVG to watch horses from all over the nation. It was though quite sad to hear the news from Aqueduct over the last few days. I guess it's just an unfortunate dark side to the sport. It's good to hear that many tracks our going to a safer (hopefully) surface including Arlington Park in Ill.

Count me in on the moment of silence for Barbaro tomorrow at 9:30 CST. Also happy birthday to Lost in Fog, another brave horse.

If my Bears where not in the Super Bowl, I'd be routing for Barbaro and the Colts.

Hey U guys.... WHY is no-one going into the chat room so that we can all talk to each other on line together.......

I just went in there and I was the only one in there.... It is open........ Did you guys know about it?????

Love to Barbaro............

how do you get to the chat room?

Belinda.....

Yeah it does but there are special circumstances here that I cannot get into.......... He isn't even in this state.........

God Bless to all......................

When you first log onto this page and click see the up-dates and the picture of Barbaro. On the left is a colume of stuff. It is about the second or third one down.... It says chat and disscussion boards...... click that, register and WA LA you can go in and it is always up and running...........It is a regular chat room....

It is called Everything Barbaro....... :-)

Love to All............ Nina.........

All-

Re: Captain Thoughtful (Aka Simers). Now come on everyone. We know he can't fact check, we know he can't write, we don't even think he can read (that's why he couldn't respond to Gary himself).
Did you really expect the guy to admit that he will spend his next life as a tapeworm based on things he has done in this life?

I vote that tomorrow at 10:30 eastern time everyone light a candle for Barbaro.

I'm making soup today: Simer Soup. Anyone need a good laugh. Feel free to help.

Begin by parboiling columnist: This one is so tough it will take 3 days. LOL

CHAT ROOM..... IT IS ON THIS PAGE...... ON THE LEFT................

http://www.timwoolleyracing.com/

I have been going in there every once and awhile and always wondering why no-one is there...... It just dawned on me that maybe no-one knows it is there....... :-)

God Bless Nina.......................

Ohhhhh, beautiful tribute to Barbaro on top of the page...only got up to our boy taking a bath, couldn't watch the rest. He's so beautiful...now gone:(

Mr.& Mrs. Jackson, you are so very welcome. We loved Barbaro for all the things that he was. We will never forget him. We will be the voice for the horses. We will never forget your kindness to us in sharing the magnificent Barbaro.

Alex a million thanks wouldn't be enough.

Barbaro's death elicits calls for change
Racehorse's legacy could be improved safety, care

By Eileen FitzGerald
THE NEWS-TIMES

http://www.newstimeslive.com/news/story.php?id=1030448

Excerpt:

Sherman veterinarian Allen Schoen, who practices integrative medicine and treats racehorses, called Barbaro a model and hoped every horse could be treated with the same amount of care.

"Horses are more than sports cars. They have feelings and emotions and sense pain as we do," Schoen said. "In Barbaro's memory, one of the best things we could do would be to make compassionate care the foundation for all horses. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

It is connected with this site.........:-)

See you all there.................

God Bless all of you and our Champion Barbaro......................

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Lynz, don't forget to season well, meat is tough and tasteless

I am taking a break..... I will be back in a while.... I need some rest.... Barbaro told me NOT to go the track today cause it would be too hectic........ I am going to wait and go tomorrow........ It is a lot mellower on Mondays...........

Thanks Barbaro................. :-) You ROCK!!!!!!!!! I love you Champ........

Hi Cathy Potter -

Where do you live in La Quinta that you were able to rescue a horse? I haven't seen any stables, except out towards Indio & Thermal. Do you board him?

I'm near Washington and 50th, pretty residential.

Hi, Everyone

Thank you Alex for the links, and for sharing Mrs. Jackson's comments with us. I hope she has comfort in the knowledge that we will carry on with the mission to cure laminitis, to eliminate horse slaughter, and whereever Barbaro's legacy will take us. What a great lady. Hope you are doing well, my friend. Glad to know that Nawty Miss Hawty Creek is doing well. Thank you for all you do.

Will check in later with you all, Family. Prayers for all who need them, love to all
Cheryl

BARBARO YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER

ok everyone have a great Sunday. Barbaro run all you want to in heaven and kiss all of the others that we miss as well! Bye Big B............................. carrot kisses

Worth reading!

"Even if futile, Barbaro's fight was worth it"

By CECILY CAIRNS, The News Journal

Excerpts:

For all our efforts, nothing -- not medicine, not prayer, not even love -- could save Barbaro. Justice failed us, if justice is anything more than rhetoric in the first place.

Barbaro's demise saddled us with the realization that more often than not our most heroic antics end with a sad eulogy cast toward an empty stall.

So, was none of this worth it?

Perhaps the consolation lies in the same thing that seems to have placated mankind since Ovid elegized Tibullus: No matter how oppressive our inability to redirect fate, no matter how irresolute our existential drama may seem, we find in simple pleasures a reason to keep trying, anyway.

Because someone tried, Barbaro didn't have to die in the foreign shadows of Pimlico, surrounded by panic. He got 255 more days to do a lot of the things that horses like to do. He ate. He nipped passers-by. He walked again, even outside, and got to crop away at the ground cover during an Indian summer that lasted through December.

To Barbaro, who never read Tennyson or wondered if the gods really do exist, those small things made the last eight months worth it.

He never needed a reason to keep trying. He just did.

Maybe that's the part of Barbaro we don't ever have to relinquish.

GREETINGS, FOB'S - Mrs Jackson !

During this mornings sunbeam embrace,via the bedroom window, it occured to me that we might do something nice for Mr. Greg Burchell with Springmint Farms in Nicholasville(?) Ken.
It appears that Barbaro was born in stall #4, and spent quite a bit of time during his young
developing life there. Stall #4 had /has a dimond shaped window. Barbaro took in the
action of the day, while recovering from pulled tendons, by sticking his head out of that window. We all know how Barbaro loves a stall with a window. Especially a room with view. No one is occupying stall #4 at this time .

Mr Burchell expressed he would like to honor the Memory of Barbaro by recognizing the barn and stall with plaques. What, if anything, may we do to assist Mr Burchell with his plaque concept??????????????????

Mrs, jackson probably knows how to reach Mr. Burchell.

How about photos prior to and after the plaque dedication ceremonies???? Perhaps there are photos of Barbaro there observing the sights /sounds of the day with his head out of the dimond shapd window. Those would be nice to have in the Barbaro Museum.

Should there be an interest you all can hash it over.

Irrelevent now but stall #4 may well have been the perfect place for Barbaro to recover from lam. starting Dec. 2006, prior to the cast.

GREETINGS, FOB'S - Mrs Jackson !

During this mornings sunbeam embrace,via the bedroom window, it occured to me that we might do something nice for Mr. Greg Burchell with Springmint Farms in Nicholasville(?) Ken.
It appears that Barbaro was born in stall #4, and spent quite a bit of time during his young
developing life there. Stall #4 had /has a dimond shaped window. Barbaro took in the
action of the day, while recovering from pulled tendons, by sticking his head out of that window. We all know how Barbaro loves a stall with a window. Especially a room with view. No one is occupying stall #4 at this time .

Mr Burchell expressed he would like to honor the Memory of Barbaro by recognizing the barn and stall with plaques. What, if anything, may we do to assist Mr Burchell with his plaque concept??????????????????

Mrs, jackson probably knows how to reach Mr. Burchell.

How about photos prior to and after the plaque dedication ceremonies???? Perhaps there are photos of Barbaro there observing the sights /sounds of the day with his head out of the dimond shapd window. Those would be nice to have in the Barbaro Museum.

Should there be an interest you all can hash it over.

Irrelevent now but stall #4 may well have been the perfect place for Barbaro to recover from lam. starting Dec. 2006, prior to the cast.

Good morning FOB's. It's been a tough week for all. I called my local Beatles station KCSN.org to make a request for Barbaro. He offered his condolences. He said that he glad to hear from me and that he thought about me when he heard the news.
And we just heard "Beautiful Boy".
Run like the wind Barbaro...

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Linda:
Click on my name. Go to the bottom of the page.
It'll work this time. [comma when there should have been a dot...]
Cheers,
Friar Tuck

If anyone is having issues with the Latest Tribute to Barbaro here is the direct link

Ro & Brady

Sarah from NC,

Thanks for posting the link to the Delaware Online article. The article was wonderful.

Everyone, when you check out this article (timestamp 8:24 PM), be sure to click on the link to the the left of it labeled "Gallery". Pictures 4 and 5 are our boy at his silliest, just the way I like to remember him. [I personally think in #4 he's letting the paparazzi know what he thinks of their constant interruptions! :)]

Lissa in PA

Hello all FOBs, good Sunday morning to you,
today I had a very hard but peaceful day. Yesterday, as you know, I went to my friend's burial place but could not find her grave.It's not the biggest cemetary by far, pretty small and quiet, but even a small one is packed. So many names, you could wander around for hours and not find the right place... yesterday I gave up because the sun was setting and I could not find her. I thought I never would. Today I decided to try one more time, I went in and there was snow on many of the markers and I had no idea where to look. I just drove around and looked out the window but that was as likely to work as looking for a needle in shag carpet.

In one section there were some workers doing their job(you can imagine, considering the location). I felt a little awkward asking, but I did. Tuns out one of the men was the caretaker of the grounds and he knew exactly who I was talking about- she was a few yards away from where they were working! Very surprised that he knew, considering how many graves there are- just goes to show you how much they really do care for the place and the people who are there. And amazing that she was right there...
I felt better having seen where she was- I left a rose at her grave and I'm glad that she is at peace. Still, it affirmed my belief that there's no way she should have been down there- she was way too much of a personality to die that young. She didn't get her fair shake at life and it isn't right- it's like the tape broke halfway though the show and the rest remains unplayed. What happens to the tape that should've been played? I miss her. Like Barbaro, she had more to do in life- but I guess by fate's direction the only way either one could impact us long-term was through their deaths. Not fair.
But the palce was as peaceful as could be. When I was there the wind quieted down and I could hear birds chirping. A beautiful memorial. And I think she and Barbaro gave me a little help in finding this place, and those men, to find her.
(remember, neighborhoods aren't racetracks. Don't speed when children are near).

#Lissa...OMG..I didn't even notice the gallery link on the left! Yes, pictures 4 and 5 are PRICELESS. Barbaro at his silliest!!!!!! I've never seen these before!

FOB's

I have to tell you all that I was a little concerned about Barbaro being the youngest up there. Thanks to Equine Heaven I now feel confident that our boy can take care of himself. HE IS THE CHAMP!!!

There will always be Kentucky Derby winners, but Barbaro will always be "THE CHAMP OF ALL TIME".

FsOB:
A word re the Big Boss Horse's legacy:
Yes, he'll be ranked with the great racehorse's of all time.. [cue Mike C]
But more to the point, fifty years on, when horse slaughter is a faded memory, when the Barbaro Laminitis Clinic has made huge strides towards a cure, when nobody can rememember what a dirt track was, your grandchildren -- or your fur kids's grandchildren -- are still going to know the guy's name...and his story.
It doesn't get much more powerful than that.

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

What a wonderful tribute to Bobby! So much love, so much grieving. Barbaro, you've touched my heart like no other.And there will never be another you. Love & Hugs, Vicki

HOPE THE COLTS WIN FOR MR. BARBARO, SINCE TECHNICALLY HE STILL WAS A COLT UNTIL THE END OF APRIL. GO COLTS!!!

BARBARO, YOU WERE ON SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE LAST NIGHT AND YOU LOOKED VERY BEAUTIFUL AS ALWAYS. :>)THEY WERE VERY NICE ABOUT YOU, THEY TURNED THE JOKE ON SOMEONE ELSE THANKFULLY.

LOVE & PRAYERS TO MR. BARBARO AND EVERYONE WITH BROKEN HEARTS,
CHERYL G

NEW YORK (AP) - Jockey Jose Santos will be sidelined indefinitely because of injuries from a three-horse spill at Aqueduct.

Santos sustained spinal injuries, broken ribs and possibly a broken nose in Thursday's accident.
"It was bad, and Jose knew it was bad, but he also knows it could have been worse," his wife Rita said Friday. "He is in a lot of pain. Right now, it looks like he won't need surgery but will be in a brace for several weeks."

Santos was injured when his mount For a Prayer fell and sustained a fatal neck injury. Are We Dreamin and jockey Ramon Dominguez fell over the horse, then Street Sass and jockey Eddie Martin Jr. fell over Are We Dreamin.

Dominguez, Aqueduct's leading rider, was treated for a sore knee and released from a hospital. He will miss at least two weeks and is recuperating at his Maryland home, his agent Steve Rushing said. Martin escaped injury.

Santos, 45, has more than 4,000 career victories, including the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness aboard Funny Cide.

ERNIE,
THANKS FOR THE ARTICLE, THAT'S AWFUL!! JUST GOES TO SHOW WHAT GARY SAID THE OTHER DAY WAS MORE THAN ACCURATE.

LOVE & PRAYERS FOR JOSE & HIS FAMILY,
CHERYL G

Bobby's baby brother is growing up!

I happened to notice that my last post was a tad depressing, so, to lighten the moment,
SUPERBOWL, YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

(I don't even watch footbal. I watch the commercials. Maybe horse racing needs better commercials :)

Sarah From NC
Thank you so much for alerting us to the article and wonderful pictures of Barbaro!
Quite a treat!
jan

Friar Tuck,

Thanks for that last post.... crying again, good tears.

Ro & Brady

Rosalind, you have come to the perfect place to mourn sweet Barbaro and to rejoice in the time we had with him on Earth. Everyone here is so understanding of the sadness we all feel. We all are grieving. Each day this week has been so hard for me -- I'm never far from shedding tears. The deep connection that so many of us felt and still feel with Barbaro is almost mystical. Surely he was here to help us all become better people.

Lissa in PA
The pictures are darling!
Thanks for calling attention to them!
jan

I like Lee's idea about the plaque for Barbaro's birth stall.

Poor Jose Santos. I remember how proud he was to win the Derby on Funny Cide.

Cheryl G--I am afraid to watch "comedy" shows now for fear of some idiot making fun of this tragedy. I'm relieved to hear that Sat. Night Live handled it well.

Same reason why I will not watch the Super Bowl today. I've about had it with general sports reporters.

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Uh, check out how, uh, adult, Barbaro's Baby Bro suddenly looks...[See Ernie's 9.02 pm post]

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Dear Dennis,

I will be joining all the others in the moment of silence for Barbaro at 10:30 EST tomorrow. Great Idea!

Run with the wind, Barbaro!

if i could fall into the sky...
porcelain dialogues..
crushed and rebuilding.broken and mending...
--goodmorning ALEX,
...thundering down the track ..in the early cold dawn..
for THE wonderful fans of Barbaro..
for the heavy hearts of his NBC team
who work on
...irregardless
for Dr Dean Richardson.
..who pushes forward..in the shock of it all
...know dear doctor
,you kept ,you keep your oath
know how great ,
your effort
...know that he hears you ,weaves his celestial cantering .
with your breath...
as peter brett
,who rode him day in and out..
knew the tone of his every step..

if i could tell the world one thing today..
what would it be?
that my own heart feels gone?
that i cry in waves and rage against the hands of fate
that leave more of the shallow and the cruel ?
what kind of deal is that??
that sages write about this
for centuries
facing the dark
brings the rewards of gold and light..????
--every rose has its thorns..??---
that i met the most wonderful people
,tucked away in the farm hills of an american town
--every night has its dawn---
in grassy fields of sweet smelling air
corn growing-crab baking
maryland.
..fair hill farms..
the land familiar to me
from
my mother who rode her pony
in those rounded hills..80 years ago..
my grandfather who built his southern ante belllum home
on what is now columbia, maryland
if i could tell the world one thing today,
what would i write
, how far is heaven?
or--
that i know of a horse named BARBARO,

flying ,as my heart hears it now,
in clouds of pink and gold, in a deep
carpet of flaming of stars....
across a manicured track
sand dirt flying ,,hooves suspended inches above the ground
,a gentle,refined figure molded to his saddle..gently whispering in his
ears..
i would then have to say
that his owners know about the good life
...having a sandwich in the hot sun
while working on the land..
they know about a sincere handshake,
a firm gaze into their neighbor's eye.
they know about fair play
that a great race won can be being last
and devotion to a craft..whose integrity can be undermined by the
scafolding
of the ever flowing money
machine built on a business of steel and oil..,..
i would have to add
that the messengers came from england
...the land of the magna carta ..
and the dignity of speaking simply and directly derived from a
foundation inside.
i would say then, maybe that
architecture --
it is an inside job..
of the heart. and soul dancing together
as i saw i a horse ..named BARBARO
choices are made
and the best ones rode in the limbs of one horse
few human heroes in a nation swelling with things '
longing for the old ways of walking on the lines and doing the simple
good things..
corners of this nation; hold towns ike kennett square ,i know..
and i am blessed i would add ,
that i met that town..
in its so simple good ways..
lending a hand ,making a bridge ..
i would say
in my broken heart
i am blessed
to know this place where thousands give out a helping hand
many strengths
...like a fabric quilted in many styles
...if i could say one thing
after all,
i would say

BARBARO

in the light
, martita
...

DID SOMONE ASK FOR THIS?

HENNEGAN BROS NUMBER 6 VIDEO

IT'S THE 6TH ONE, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE DOCUMENTARY IN IN'S ENTIRETY.

LUV YA,
CHERYL G

I feel awful for Jose Santos, I remember when he won aboard Funny Cide and Volponi (Breeder's Cup winner of 2002)sportscasters mentioned that he had already had a serious accident years before, one that had almost ended his racing career. I think he injured his back that time, too.

Or maybe it was Mike Smith who had that injury. You know what, it doesn't matter. Lord, give them both a break! (no, not that kind...!) They're too awesome for this stuff.

****Mrs. Jackson-
Thank you and Mr. Jackson...we're so grateful that you shared Barbaro with us. He was something very special in this world...

Please tell Dr. Richarson we're thinking of him and that we know he had Barbaro's best interests at heart always.

****Hennegan Bros.-
Thank you for the lovely vignettes of Barbaro
in full bloom...very comforting right now...

Good luck with First Saturday in May, I hope it sees wider release...hooking up with the FOB's was a good move. We support worthy causes. (Can't wait for Barbaro's film!)

****Alex-
Thanks for everything.

I will be with you all tomorrow at 10:30 California Time.

Someone please tell me that he is getting his carrots, peppermints, pears and apples delivered everyday in heaven.

Baby Bro has the LOOK in his eyes!!!!!!!1

Ro & Brady

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JANE CT, ESPECIALLY SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, WHEN I SAW BARBARO'S BEAUTIFUL PHOTO, I WAS SO AFRAID WHAT MAY COME NEXT, BUT THEY HANDLED IT VERY WELL. SOMEONE IN THE AUDIENCE EVEN SAID "AW" LIKE A SAD AW REALLY LOUD.

JEN CARYL- YOUR VIDEO WAS GREAT!! OUR VERY OWN ALEX HAS A STARRING ROLE :>) -- THAT PIX IS SO CUTE!!!

LOVE & PRAYERS FOR BARBARO AND EVERYONE,
CHERYL G

FsOB:
A word re the Big Boss Horse's legacy:
Yes, he'll be ranked with the great racehorse's of all time.. [cue Mike C]
But more to the point, fifty years on, when horse slaughter is a faded memory, when the Barbaro Laminitis Clinic has made huge strides towards a cure, when nobody can rememember what a dirt track was, your grandchildren -- or your fur kids's grandchildren -- are still going to know the guy's name...and his story.
It doesn't get much more powerful than that.

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Posted by: Friar Tuck at February 4, 2007 8:54 PM

Friar Tuck...Loved you post.
Made me picture a little boy holding his father's hand and seeing the name Barbaro Equine Research Institute and asking "Daddy, who was Barbaro?'
And Daddy telling the story......beautiful!!!

How many Kentucky Derby winners can you name? But they'll all know the name BARBARO!!

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Ro and Brady...
Doesn't he just???!!

Cheers,
FT

Jeri:

It is 7:30 California time.... 10:30 eastern standard......

10:30 EST
9:30 Central
8:30 MT
7:30 PST

I don't know why you guys don't just register in the chat room.... That way we can all be in there together at the SAME time!!!!!!!! It only takes a couple of minutes to register and WA LA your there.......

Left side...... Chat and Discussion Board third down from the top.... It has been there all along..........

OK Barbaro: I am going to place my wager in a while......
1. Colts for the win
2. Over on the points
3. Over on the field goals
4. Over on the passes

Thanks Barbaro for the inside information......

Have fun with all the horses watching the big GAME today....... :-)

I love you all and I love Barbaro.........

CHERYL G

How do you get your name to be where you can click it on?????? HELP!!!!!

God Bless you and Barbaro........ :-)

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Cheryl G.

Thanks :) I know there are people out there with good hearts. It's too bad a few worms come crawling out of the woodwork at times like these.

Didn't someone say Jay Leno made a bad joke about it? Maybe NBC got complaints and decided they didn't want to risk losing viewers...

Thanks Alex, for all the Barbaro articles and keeping us up-dated on the races. I wasn't much of a race fan until Barbaro and I seem to have gotten into it more than I thought. It is great knowing who is running and who is winning so I can watch them. Again, thanks for all you have done. It is very much appreciated. It is just so hard without Barbaro.

Alex posted some more photos of TRIPLE B in the forum (Barbaros Baby Brother) THere are three of them in the Barbaro category. GO see him!!!

Barbaro, tomorow at 10:30AM I'll take a walk to a private place, say my prayers for you and cry. This pain is as bad as last week. Your sooooo missed. Hope you enjoy the "game". My interest wained with your passing. Add your sprit to whats left of mine, maybe I'll enjoy something of the game. Just isn't the same this year.

God bless.

Today has been the hardest for me.More tears than even on Monday. I think it may be b/c this is the first truly quiet day I've had to be alone and just think about everything that has happened. Thanks to you all for helping make it bearable.
I had to stop by Pimlico on Friday for a meeting and was surprised that I couldn't stand to look at the track(even though there is no live racing so know one was out there anyway.I hope I eventually get over that since I've been a racing fan since I was 5.

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Thank you, thank you Martita. I look for your work. Seeing your words, your anthem to Barbaro helps. I am glad, too, to see Mary S. giving explanation,and Laurie MN tucking him in at night.
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Oh, Barbaro. To think that we mourned the unfulfilled potential of the Triple Crown, or mourned your different leg ... maybe you'd have to be walked about the field we heard ... or to think that I worried you'd move to Kentucky and be away from the Jacksons and Dr. Richardson.

But even throughout all of this, I knew that the Main Thing was that you were alive.

I posted, when was it? Late November or early December. There was a message from Dr. Richardson saying that you were Happy. And my whole post was written while I cried, because the news that you were happy gave me such complete joy.

Last Sunday I had taught 2 children's Sunday school classes. I had the children pray for all people and creatures who were ill (that prayer was for you, of course.) I couldn't attend church, had to rush back home to a sick child, but I snuck into the sanctuary during services. I had to light your candle!

I lit a candle today, too. I don't understand, God.

I miss him.

To everyone here who loves Barbaro, and to Alex who provides this comforting place, I am very grateful.

Thanks Nina - I knew it was 7:30 here - just can't seem to type what I know

Jeri,

I hear tell that the apples in Heaven are the sweetest (just the way our Boy liked them); the spearmints are the mintiest (and have the most perfect green swirls); the pears are the juiciest (be sure to have Gallant Secret or Pine Island lick the juice off your sweet little chin, Barbaro!); and the carrots are the crunchiest. And best of all, he doesn't have to wait for the delivery van. Heaven is filled with apple and pear trees, fields of carrots, and a candy shop full of spearmints, all there for the taking.

Lissa in PA

Thanks Lissa

You are all so comforting

Barbaro, you'll be directing my life forever. Thinking of you now, as always. Miss you.

I haven't had a chance to read the posts prior to early this morning. Please by pass if this has already been mentioned, but it strike a chord with me.

A second article from the Sunday NewsJournal entitled: If it Futile, Barbaro's file was worth it.

An excerpt:

Through those eight months, no matter how brutal life seemed, there was comfort in waking up and reading that Barbaro, against all convention, still was thriving. His battle, and the faith that buttressed it, formed a heat sink for our
frustrations.

That, now, is gone.

To Barbaro, who never read Tennyson or wondered if the gods really do exist, those small things made the last eight months worth it.

He never needed a reason to keep trying. He just did.

Maybe that's the part of Barbaro we don't ever have to relinquish.

BARBARO'S BABY BROTHER has those same "old soul" eyes...and what a stunning winter coat he's wearing!

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Dear Mrs. Jackson,

Thank you and Mr. Jackson for thinking of us in this time of grief - and reflections on the greatness of Barbaro.

Thank you for going above and beyond, for giving him the utmost respect, and for loving him so much. Your fella is tremendously important and a singular horse. He is having far reaching effects on many important issues. We will carry on in his honor. Barbaro will never ever be forgotten, and always loved.

Wishing you peace in your hearts and well-being.

Today is a very hard day, Bobby. I just watched the Hennegan's latest clip. There you were, so sleek, bright-eyed, looking all around your domain.

In all the photos and videos I have ever seen of you, you are always bright-eyed and curious, eager and happy, looking around you interested in everything. It was as if you couldn't get enough sights, sounds, smells, tastes, as if you wanted to absorb it all deep inside you.

Did you know your fate? Did you store up all these wonderful things so you could take them out and relive them during the last 8 1/2 months to help you get through it? Did you know you would not be long for this world?

Or were you, and are you, trying to teach us all to slow down and appreciate life in all its big and small glories? A championship and thunderous applause, a friendly cat on a fence, sunshine, fresh air, being surrounded by love and never taking it for granted?

You didn't want your Derby roses in the winner's circle, but after the race, you did stop and smell the roses. Your roses. I always wondered about the enigmatic look on your face in those photos of you and your rose blanket. You knew what was important, didn't you?

I miss you so much.

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LYNZ - when you finish making your Simer Soup, I hope you know that the appropriate thing to do would be....flush it down your toilet - LOL!

Thank you to the Hennegan brothers for #6. So elated to hear that you're planning to do a film on Barbaro as well. Can't wait to see both!

Thank YOU, Mrs. Jackson, for your caring, generous heart, both toward Barbaro and his many admirers. You and your husband are truly wonderful people, and I will always be grateful that Barbaro was in your loving care.

FOBs, I think I experienced a "sign" yesterday. I was watching racing from Los Alamitos and had to step away from the TV for a moment. When I came back, the horse that was on the screen was "I'm Alright Now." I don't know if it was really a "sign," but I have to say it made me feel a little better and for the first time in almost a week, I believe I even smiled.

Happy Birthday Lost in the Fog.

I miss you brave, beautiful Barbaro. I love you sweet boy.

The miracle of Barbaro continues...

Hi Big Guy, my Sweet Boy! I can not pit into words how much I miss u. I knew it was going to be hard, but I never imagined it would be this hard. It is even hard to visit this site where I looked every day, several times a day, to hear the latest on your recovery and how you doing being cooped up in your stall and having one procedure after another to make you better once again even if you would never race again. Dr, Richardson tried so hard and fell in love with you like the rest of us. Mr.and Mrs Jackson, your mom and dad spared no expense to see you healthy, happy and pain free again. You inspired so many of us with your attitude and beautiful spirit, your playfulness and beauty, your love and appreciation for all that was done for you.
I just want you to know how very much I miss you and how my heart is breaking. I dread tomorrow, one week after your leaving us. But too I would never have wanted you to suffer or really to endure any more procedures and many more days in your stall. There was no longer any certainty that it would have held any hope for you for what we all had hoped for so long. Love you so much Sweet Boy. Many hugs and kisses on your beautiful nose. Just want you to know also that I have decided wot volunteer at a horse farm near here that is dedicated to helping diabled children know the freedom of riding magnificant creatures like you. Will hold you in my heart and WLYF Sweet Boy. Thank you for everything.

Barbaro, I am rooting for the COLTS..I bet you had a nice day in heaven with all your furry frineds..did you sing "Happy Birthday" to the Fog..Hugs and Kisses Barbaro.
Thank you Alex for everything.
God Bless and Comfort to ALL the Barbaro Family.

This weeks PEOPLE Mag. has a GORGEOUS pic of Barbaro winning the Derby. Inside their is another beautiful pic. I had never seen either of these previously. What a nice tribute!

I could not sleep the other night thinking, we put a man on the moon, yet we could not save this sweet boy.With that thought, in my mind's eye, I could see the astronauts floating inside the cabin, and I though, gee, would'nt it be great if we could somehow develop the technology to simulate the environment in space so that when a horse injures a leg, it would not have to worry about weight bearing until the leg heals and not have to worry about it developing laminitis. Please, let me dream, it has been an awful week.
Can anyone let those of us who would like to send the Jackson's a card where we can write them???
Hugs and love to you all.

"Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation."...Kahlil Gibran

Thinking of you as ever Champ. I miss you so...

(((FOB))) Thank you for understanding.

((((Alex))) Our Knight in Shining Armour.

Pat G
Proud Member
Fans of Barbaro

Trying so hard to catch up on all the posts over the last few days.

##Jean and Donna, Ont. Canada - I'm Donna R in Ontario CA(nada). My post several days ago was not about mares and foals but about finding a horse rescue in Ontario where I may assist.

Have any of you heard the new Josh Groban song, YOU ARE LOVED (DON'T GIVE UP). Sorry I am unable to post the lyrics. It is very comforting and may help calm all the sadness we are experiencing.

Once again thank you to everyone connected here by our love for Barbaro. It is reassuring to know that others feel as I do.

Michie. Kennett Florist said we could send cards for the Jacksons in care of them.

nancy, how can I view the pictures of Barbaro's brother? In a coat........ Thanks, Belinda

http://www.tbfriends.com/

JOE AT TB FRIENDS HAS FINALLY POSTED HIS PHOTO TODAY ! Bottom right !

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BELINDA - here's the link - I just meant that he had grown quite a winter coat...enjoy!

Unforgettable, that's what you are
Unforgettable though near or far
Like a song of love that clings to me
How the thought of you does things to me
Never before has someone been more

Unforgettable in every way
And forever more, that's how you'll stay
That's why, darling, it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too

Unforgettable in every way
And forever more, that's how you'll stay
That's why, darling, it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too

I will never forget Barbaro............

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Susan E. --

"You didn't want your Derby roses in the winner's circle, but after the race, you did stop and smell the roses. Your roses. I always wondered about the enigmatic look on your face in those photos of you and your rose blanket. You knew what was important, didn't you?"

Beautiful. And I think he did know what was important, and maybe in that one moment he was trying to tell the rest of us.

Nancy, silly me I thought you were speaking of a coat. lol. He is beautiful. the marking is the same of Big B's except for the white that goes all the way down to his nose. Cant wait to hear what his name will be...........

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Friar Tuck and Ro & Brady....When I saw the pix of 'little bro' last week on TWR, the one in front of the barn, the one where his eye is just RIGHT there looking at you....I saw "Oh you just WAIT! You have no IDEA what I can do!" I wrote that somewhere......who knows? My brain still isn't working correctly. But I do know, he has the look!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Friend Forever in CA

Lynne
I agree...it gives me goose bumps!!!

Alex ..Good Night and thanks again....for holding our hands and giving us the news!

Bobbycakes...I love you UNDEFEATED CHAMPION!!

Linda H in Denver...prayers go out to you!

(((FOB's)))

Alex,
Hope you and the horses are staying warm in this terrible cold we are experiencing. Give our equine friends a scratch behind the ears for us.
Thank you for the marvelous articles.

FOBs-I will be joining all of you for that moment of silence tomorrow. Just one week already. My heart is still broken, but I vow to continue the work we have started in Barbaro's name.

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Carol L in Sylvania, Ohio--I live in Sylvania, also! We have to meet!

Peace,
Buckeyes for Barbaro
Kathy from Toledo (actually Sylvania) and the cats

Thank you all for your warm welcome. I am so glad to be counted among you. At one time or another I have seen everyone of my thoughts, concerns or questions voiced by someone on this site.

It was nice to see Messaging in the Hennegan Bros. clip. I have often wondered about him. He and Barbaro seemed to have such a comfortable and close relationship.

It feels so good to come here, mostly to listen and learn. I envy those of you who live close enough to Barbaro country to visit his haunts. I know I will make a special trip one of these days.

I am working on a letter to the editor of our local paper to encourage people to contact our Senators regarding the slaughter of horses. I grew up in the suburbs of NYC, but here in CT we are surrounded by horses. Almost every other street has a home with one or more horses. When I first moved here 15 years ago our neighbor had horses running up and down the field adjacent to our yard. They have been gone for a few years and I miss them. Especially now. H.O.R.S.E. of CT is 8 miles down the road and my daughters and I will be sponsoring one of the horses. Can't wait.

I think you all must be the nicest people one earth. More tears thoughout the weekend and very fond memories of Barbaro. He enjoyed his life so and made the most of every moment. What a role model.

Elisabeth in CT

Hello Nation.. holding you all in my heart tonight as we round the bend on a week ago... there was an undertone of worry last Sunday night, and so many of us have said, " I just knew, I just knew." I guess I did too... but oh, how we prayed, and, oh, how we still love that bay colt born in stall #4!!

Maybe our prayers are being answered in mysterious ways. Looking at the picture of Barbaro leaping in the round pen, he had so darn much spirit, maybe too much to hold in a stall, even in a horse's physical home... he had so much he just had to offer it to each and every one of us. May our hearts open wide to receive it, sweet as the peppermints he loved.

Will be with you all tomorrow at 10:30 a.m... Long may you run, Friends of Barbaro.

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Ernie thanks for the update on Jose Santos. CJ

repost...


TIGER TIGER


Tiger tiger in the night

Candles lit, oh what a sight

A horse, a cat, we care not how

Our love for them is bigger now

We tuck them in, we sing their song

We sing to them the whole night long


The ones who've left us shake their heads

They wonder why we cry in bed

You silly ones, they seem to say

Our lives were great, you made our day!

Now dry your eyes and come with me

I'll sing to you of mysteries:

There is a place, you know it too

It's tucked right here inside of you!

It's where you'll find me every night

Your heart, a growing beam of light

So sleep in comfort love and grace

And wake up with a smiling face

For love is good and love is right

Says tiger tiger in the night

Wishing you all a good night and a better tomorrow.

Forever Fan of Barbaro

Hello Nation.. holding you all in my heart tonight as we round the bend on a week ago... there was an undertone of worry last Sunday night, and so many of us have said, " I just knew, I just knew." I guess I did too... but oh, how we prayed, and, oh, how we still love that bay colt born in stall #4!!

Maybe our prayers are being answered in mysterious ways. Looking at the picture of Barbaro leaping in the round pen, he had so darn much spirit, maybe too much to hold in a stall, even in a horse's physical home... he had so much he just had to offer it to each and every one of us. May our hearts open wide to receive it, sweet as the peppermints he loved.

Will be with you all tomorrow at 10:30 a.m... Long may you run, Friends of Barbaro.

Posted by: Susan in Saratoga at February 4, 2007 11:56 PM
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10:30 EST = 7:30am PST...

7:30am is the time I start work. Each working day for the past 8 mos the first thing I would was to check on the well being of "our" boy. The fact that he passed away at that very time was not lost upon me. (Last Monday was hell at work..I don't know how I made it through the day)..So I will be with you fellow FOB at 7:30am tomorrow.

Pat G
Proud Member
Fans of Barbaro

"Grief is the price you pay for love"...Gretchen Jackson

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CJ...You're welcome! How are you holding up? I'm still so terribly sad :(

As the days pass, the pain seems to be getting a little better. But when I look at the pictures or videos, I loose it.

Posted picture of Bobby's mother and little brother on my computer. It is still too painful to put Barbaro's too.

Susan NJ

Susan in Saratoga; I justlove Tiger Tiger....

Just watched Hennegan Bros clip # 6 that I was saving for dessert. Once again the synchronicity of the stride of Barbaro and Messaging was phenomenal. There was a point right before they entered the barn at the end, where they looked like one six-legged creature (front of one exactly in synch with rear of the other). Amazing.

I am thrilled but not totally surprised that the Hennegan Bros will be doing a documentary about Barbaro, distinct from their First Saturday in May.

Alex, as always, thank you for giving us this window into Barbaro's world - and for the advance notice on the Hennegan Bros Barbaro movie. From what I've seen thus far, it will be a most fitting tribute. CJ

Lisa Leach, thank you, Tiger Tiger was a gift from some place else, it just wafted onto the keyboard...am grateful to have been awake late the night it was looking for a home. I hope it helps provide comfort to our hearts, as we celebrate Barbaro's spirit.


Friends, I have read every message posted her over the weekend, and wish there was a way to thank each of you for your open hearted eloquence. May you all walk in beauty.

Michie!!!!!

Wowowowowowowow!!!! I have a very close friend of the family that was on appolo 8...... I am calling him tonight.... THAT IS A KILLER IDEA.............. WOW!!!!!!!

Barbaro.... The colts are behind right now... I am for them colts and I crossed up on the total points, went over on field goals and over on total passes......

Your nips I hope I got right... I am sure that you are sure but I am not sure that I wrote everything down right.... Hey big buddy..... How big is the TV where you are watching the game OR are you watching it larger than LIFE?????

Love you buddy...... :-)

Susan.... I can't watch those videos yet... I am saving them but I can't watch them cause I lose it too.....

I do have Barbaro's pic on my desktop..... and that one is hard enough...... :-(

Love to Beautiful Barbaro!!!!

If they don't have a tribute on you during half time I will NEVER watch another football game in my entire life...... In fact, I will destroy EVERYTHING in this house and in my life that has ANYTHING to do with football.. THEY BETTER DO SOMETHING DURING HALF TIME............

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Beautiful post Susan E.

Yes, Barbaro did know what was important. And, we'll make him proud.

Today has been especially difficult, and I'm dreading tomorrow. But, we'll all get through this together, and work together, to change things for his equine brothers and sisters.

We will all forever be "Fans of Barbaro", making things right, all for him.

FOBs
Today as everyone in my church was praying and worshipping, I began to thank the Lord that Barbaro was in Heaven. I began to feel closer and closer to him as I prayed and it was an incredible experience. Tomorrow, around 10:30 am, why don't we all try thanking the Lord for Bobby's time on earth and praising the Lord for Bobby's presence in Heaven. It might bring comfort for many who are wounded here. Bless You All, Susan

They just showed the Clydesdale commercial - as always it was good but no tribute to Barbaro.

I just do not think they had time to tape a tribute to him. Alot involved with taping a commercial.

Still disappointed though.

Do not be taken by surprise (and don't beat up on yourselves) if you find that you feel even worse after 10:30 am EST tomorrow...the realization at that moment that he is truly gone may be more overwhelming than you expect...but we will survive, we will "soldier on" in his name!

Barbaro, my sweet spirit horse, I mourn your death, I celebrate your brief life, and I rejoice in your "right and perfect healing" in God's kingdom. If you're through playing hoofball with my heart, you could send it back to me so I can function just a little bit better!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

NANCY: Now I'm in tears again. I was saving them for 10:30 am tomorrow, but I seem to have an unending supply.

BARBARO: Good job! You put in a good word with the Big Man Upstairs, and He carried Silent Witness across the finish line, safe and sound. This magnificent gelding, who has given his all...winning 6.5 million dollars for his owner, can now enjoy the rest of his life in a luxurious pasture.

nina, are you ok?

Barbaro your baby brother is soooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute and beautiful....... YES those are your eyes CHAMP!!!!!!! :-)

Belinda;

Yeah I am OK....... I have just been through a lot this last week and now just starting to come down from three nightmares that have happened all in one week..... But yeah, I am OK......

Barbaro and all of you guys are what keeps me going moment to moment...... :-)

I will lose it tomorrow though for a while........................

Barbaro
111111 Un-Defeated Road
Derby Champion Ave.
Edgar Mansion #8
Heaven
042903-012907

Dear Friends of Barbaro,

As I grieve, I have found great solace in the poem, 'Do Not Weep,' by Mary Elizabeth Frye. If our precious Barbaro could speak, he would most undoubtedly say:

Do not stand at my grave and weep:
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow;
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight;
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry:
I am not there. I did not die.

Does anybody know if Barbaro's baby brother has a white spot on the back of his hoof/ankle like Big B had?

Boy, that would be something if he did.

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Hey FOB's, Didn't I read somewhere recently that Edgar was with a friend flying with the Blue Angels doing the 'fly over' Super Bowl today?

GO EDGAR:) GO COLTS:)
Normally I am a 'Niners' fan, since they aren't there this year, COLTS are 'my' team! They have HORSESHOES on thier helmets:)

Are you watching, Bobby? Got popcorn? Hope so!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Geeze guys I thought I was feeling better! Haven't been able to watch any of the videos yet but decided to watch the Tribute one BIG MISTAKE!!(LOL) it was beautiful....Funny how you can smile and cry at the same time!? Love you Big B! and all who know you!

Good night all you wonderful FOB's

Tomorrow will be a tough day, but standing strong we will make a difference.

Susan NJ

GO COLTS!!!

####Martita,
you touch my heart..

God Bless..

Our sweet warrior, so missed, so loved.

Harriette

I rarely watch football, but is there an Alex Brown playing for the Colts?

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MARY - unfortunately Alex Brown plays for the Bears...GO, COLTS!

GO COLTS!!!!!

I know how hard this has been for everyone.

We've all been grieving the loss of our beloved Barbaro. He left us on this earth with a job to complete.....one that he started just by his presence and battle to survive.

I believe that Barbaro was able to go in peace knowing that he left his work in capable hands that wouldn't let him down. Mr. & Mrs. Jackson have already spoken out regarding their wishes for his legacy. I know we will not let them down.

We may have had some differences in how we've handled our grief but it doesn't mean that any of us grieved less.

Barbaro is gone but his spirit will always live on. He'll be watching over us in our endeavor to save the thousands of horses that haven't had the chances he did. And he will be cheering us on just as we cheered him on!!

I suggest that tomorrow morning we have our moment of silence at 10:30 in memory of this magnificent champion and then come out fighting!!!

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Mary, Nancy,
I am not watching the game, just the commercials :), but I was making something to eat and I heard "Alex Brown has just stripped the football"...Laughed cause immediately I thought of our Alex.
I remember last Sunday. I felt something, so I stayed up all night watching CNN. I did not sleep at all until about 5 but it was light sleep and the alarm went off at 5:30.

Mrs. Jackson, thank you for you kindness and thoughtfulness.

Please say a prayer, Family, for Jose Santos.
Nina may be in chat later. Most don't tend to go in until night.

And Dear Barbaro, I miss you more and more every day. I know you had a mission , but , I wanted you with us. I know you had to go, Baby. I will always love you.

Love to Family,
Susan
Believe in our hero Barbaro. Fog, miss you too,Brave one. Love to all Angels.

I will be with you all at 10:30am. A moment of silence for our dear sweet angel Barbaro.

Would'nt it be great if Barbaro could reincarnate in this foal that his Mom is carrying. She is expecting in April, same month Barbaro was born.
I've read much on reincarnation and know that many people believe in it. Dr. Weiss wrote "Many lives, Many Masters." He did not believe until he experienced it in his patients (he is a famous Psychiatrist). So who knows!!!!!
Again, please let me dream, my grief is getting the best of me.
Barbaro, run, run like the wind. You are free again. We love you so much, sweetest Angel.
With you all in spirit,

Michie

Prince was awesome - playing his show like a true champ in the pouring rain!

I just know Bobby saw the fireworks.

This has been one of my only nuggets of joy in this miserable week.

Just posted the picture of Barbaro's baby brother on my computer. I love him too, he has the same sweet look as our Bobby.

He is our future! We still have a lot of unfinished work to do.

Susan NJ

JUST A WARNING - my shopping experience...this morning someone posted a link to a site (initials CP) where they were offering some lovely Barbaro items. I purchased a t-shirt which I had planned to wear to our April 29th gathering. HOWEVER, tonight on the Forum I learned of some extremely tasteless material being sold at that same location (initials CP)...the person who posted this in the Forum had done a search on "Barbaro" and discovered this offensive merchandise. I do not presume to tell anyone what merchants to support, but I am copying you on my note to them for whatever it's worth to you...
(Guess you can tell I'm NOT amused...)

CANCEL THIS ORDER IMMEDIATELY AND CREDIT MY MASTERCARD JUST AS QUICKLY!!!!
This is your official notification - and be aware that I know I have 24 hours to cancel an order and I WILL pursue action against you if you ignore this message. The reason for the cancellation? After I placed my order, I discovered that you are selling VERY OFFENSIVE PRODUCTS relating to the late, great BARBARO! You are a disgrace to retailing (and to the human race)...and rest assured, by your lack of taste and sensitivity, you have lost a great deal of potential business from a very large and very powerful national organization known as the FANS OF BARBARO!
I expect an immediate response to acknowledge the cancellation of order #35221921! Some people will do anything for a buck - you disgust me!

Barbaro:

Oh, how I miss you. You were really something. And now, you are something else.

How can I express what I feel in the depths of my soul!

You were exceptional.
You were brave.
You were magnificent.
You were awesome.

And now that you are gone-

You are exceptional.
You are brave.
You are magnificent.
You are awesome.

I wish you could have been with us a lot longer. We do not know all of why you are not. Fate, forces of nature, injury - whatever.

I miss you so, my dear sweet Boy. You will always be a part of me deep inside the core of my soul.

Mr. and Mrs. Jackson you are very special people whom God blessed very much. I was at Mass this morning and thought that God gave you the gift of Barbaro because he knew that you were the kind of people who do right by him.

GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS, AND BARBARO, GOD BLESS YOU TOO.

EL PASO, TEXAS

Good evening Alex and FOB's

Thanks so much for the articles and links to the video clips. I am going to look at them when I leave here.

Ah Barbaro, sweet Barbaro!! Was it a good day in Heaven? Did you romp and roll and chase the fillies? Time for bed babycakes....there's a fluffy cloud with your name on it...and I know the angels will sing you to sleep...Love you so!!! Hugs and smoochies
'

Precious Barbaro: Your candle is lit....can you feel my love coming from it's glow? How I miss you but I know that you are so happy in our Father's House. You are running, bucking and playing with no pain or restraints to hold you back. Your beautiful mane and tail just dancing in the breeze. You are so loved and I will forever keep you in my heart. Love you, beautiful boy.

Father, thank you for the "Miracle of Barbaro"

Lost in the Fog: Happy Birthday, my angel horse. Missing you very much but I know that you are so very happy. May you and Barbaro run, play and laugh in the greenest pastures. See you soon.

Father, thank you for "The Fog"

Barbaro Family: Holding each and every one of you close and praying to our Father to comfort us as we continue to do our Precious Barbaro's work. Prayers to you and your "furry" ones.

"Please Pray for the Horses"

"No Horse Left Behind"

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Toby,

Thank you for the image of Barbaro curled up drifting off to peaceful sleep on a fluffy white cloud. I can just see him, his nose tucked into the soft fluffiness of the cloud, an angel watching over him . . .

I dread tomorrow because all the sad emotions will come rushing back.I know things will get easier as time goes by but the pain is fresh right now.

There is strength in numbers. Hopefully the Barbaro Nation can clasp hands through cyberspace and remain resolute on moving forward in memory of our champion.

Good night. Please light a candle.

Liz from Queens, NY

Still thinking of Barbaro and all his connections..God Bless All.

William & Marielos
Sterling,
Virginia

GoodNight Barbaro Friends. We will all be thinking of you Sweet Boy especially tomorrow and especially at 10:30am. Will keep Mom and Dad in my prayers. Love you and miss you so much. Many hugs and kisses Beautiful Boy on your gorgeous nose. We had you for just too short atime, but better that than not at all. WLYF.
Will be thinking of you all tomorrow. God bless

Unforgettable, that's what you are
Unforgettable though near or far
Like a song of love that clings to me
How the thought of you does things to me
Never before has someone been more

Unforgettable in every way
And forever more, that's how you'll stay
That's why, darling, it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too

Unforgettable in every way
And forever more, that's how you'll stay
That's why, darling, it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too

Barbaro you are Unforgettable to us all!

I think I might have gotten a sign. I was sitting with my eyes closed and grief washed over me for Barbaro. Just at that moment I opened my eyes and the picture on my computer screen saver was the one of Barbaro WINNING the Kentucky Derby. I have many pictures on the screensaver, only a few of which are Barbaro, so the fact that that one just "happened" to come up at that moment...who knows, maybe it was *not* coincidental?

For Alex:

If you have the time, I left a question for you on
the Forum message board.
Many thanks,

GloriaRB, Feb.4, 8:44pm, EST

#### Jeanne
Thank you so much for posting the poem "Do Not Weep". It truly is a comfort and an inspiration.

I'll take a break from the Super Bowl to say I've almost made it through today without tears coming to my eyes when remembering the beloved Barbaro. The past week has been rough thinking of what may have been. The eight months of hope are no longer there. Through my tears this past week I've managed to sent condolence sympathy cards to the Jacksons, Dr. Richardson, and trainer Michael Matz. I can only imagine the amount of grieving they feel at their loss, because I feel the loss so deeply. I've pre-ordered a new book on Barbaro's life and career to come out in April on-line from a related web link. I'll also order more wristbands. It's something positive to do, and I suggest it to all that want a way to channel your grief in a positive way. The tears will still come, but it's a way to honor and always remember the great Barbaro.
Jerry, Grand Blanc, Mich.

Ditto Jerry!

I have been on this site since May as well... I pray for all FOB's as well as Dr R and Alex and all that came into his wonderful life! I don't "talk" much but listen to your beatiful thoughts of engouragement ...I can't say much more!

Barbaro Nation,

I went to Barbara Livingston's website...Wow what a photographer and capturer of the horse. At any rate she has shut down the Barbaro photo gallery until resolution of an issue and is basically requesting a person who is misusing her material (it is copyrighted) contact her. I went to the site a few days ago and noted that there was information related to the use of her "intellectual property." Her other galleries are up and a pleasure to visit, hope Barbaro's can return soon for all to enjoy.

The first day or second I posted this week, that was a concern I mentioned. Working to ensure what is made is approved by the Jacksons and I forgot copyright but for a photographer that is their liveliehood. I also found at the Cafe whatever it is some fairly tacky material as well as a shirt that Simer's would love.

Missing My (((Barbaro))) Go Colts 3rd Quarter

## Just in case y'all haven't saved this youtube video.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=kmgf-ocQFbc&mode=related&search=

It was done right after the Preakness, but it has footage of all of Barbaro's races.

Goodnight, FOBs. Tomorrow will be tough. But for his sake we will make it through.

Thank you to Alex and Tim.

I love you all.

GO COLTS!!!!

Hello, Jerry Peterson.

Love you gorgeous colt!

Welcome to Barbaro's family, Jerry - great to have you with us!

Barbaro my sweet spirit horse, I miss you so much and yet I'm so glad you are whole and healed and happy...but I'm like a 60 year-old baby who just wants to scream, "I want my horsie!"

Grief - it takes as long as it takes, and it takes many different forms...

Alex, so now we know your secret ! In one of the articles you referenced today it says that you seem to exist without sleep. I always suspected . . .

Thank you for steering the ship through rough waters this week. We need you now more than ever. There is much to be done.

I will be here tomorrow at 8:30MST with a heavy heart, but I will be here nonetheless. The legacy of Barbaro is just beginning. And years from now we will gather our grandchildren and great-grandchildren and say "Let me tell you the story of Barbaro".

Good night Big Bay Angel. Love you.

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NancyinCT,
I understand you being upset, however, do you understand what CP is? All they do is ask you to open a store. A person is responsible for submitting a design and they get most of the profit. CP DOES NOT do the designs.
CP just manufactures it, if you will. They have NEVER CENSORED anything, I have been buying from them for years, and have seen other offensive items about other things, BUT, as I said CP just does the orders and shipping.
The EXCELLERFUND.ORG has used the CP store for years to sell their merchandise and I'll still order, and ignore the imbeciles who open a store on there and submit awful designs that upset me, just as I have ignored all the other ones I have seen on there before with the curses and making fun of tragedies or people.
Nancy, I'm sorry you are upset. When I did a search I put in Kentucky Derby first, it said related...Barbaro...I hit that and didn't see the bad designs. But I have, and will continue to support the EXCELLER FUND.
Love,
Susan
Believe in our hero , Barbaro.

About the gross graphics at CP
I too visited CP and wrote them a letter of concern about the shameless item they are selling underneath our Big Ole Boy Barbaro's offerings. It is with such disgust that I even say how nice I was in the email to them. I told them I understand the free speech thing and all, but to offer such a horrible flagrant disgusting graphic with those words on it is truly unforgivable. I sincerely hope that they will write me back. I have a feeling that it really will not matter to them, that site is a place where you can make up your own graphics and have them printed.

There will undoubtedly be many more sick individuals making more unfathomable tshirts,bumperstickers,mugs,etc. over the course of the next few days/weeks. I also told them that we as FOBs would not be purchasing anything from them as long as they participated in having those types of graphics available for purchase.

Please think twice before ordering from this site (cafepress.com) They do not donate any monies to any charities, that I know of, nor do they care who or what type graphics are portrayed by their company. It is a sad day when you cannot even purchase a small remembrance at a bargain price because of some stupid idiotic moronic cretons.

Alex and fellow Friends of Barbaro, thank you for being here all week. It has been so hard.

I will meet you here tomorrow at 10:30. Try and have a restful night. God bless you all.

Today I went to the Kentucky Derby on-line store and they have Barbaro tee's. Part of the profit goes to New Bolton. Skip the people who are ripping off the Jacksons.

Just gave my $29.00 to UPENN for Laminitis. Will do this every month for the next year in Barbaro's honor.

Will br praying at work tommorrow. For me that is 9:30am - midwest time.

Susan W.-
I just now read your post and I am sorry about the offense to you and any other member of the Exceller Fund. I know it is only a storefront, but can they not censure anything? I was unaware that you can have anything in print you would like. I know here in Montgomery, print shops will not print graphics that are curse words or vile pictures, but did not think that anyone would I guess. I know I am sheltered in this fact, because there are many items you can get that are offensive to some and not to others. You do have a point there.

I was just so angry with the graphic that I saw, not even stopping to think that storefront does not have complete control over what it promotes/sells.

People make up your own minds, I am sorry for jumping the gun here. I apologize for getting anyone riled up. I retract myself from this. I will speak no more on this subject. You are all adults, do as you see fit to do. SusanW. is correct though.

Hello to fellow FOBs,
Dennis, great idea to reflect on our boy by having a moment of silence tommorrow at 10:30. I have enjoyed all the posts today. This truly is the House that Barbaro Built. He has made us all so much stronger by the example he set day by day. We are so much better for knowing and loving him. We will all continue his work. I don't know when or if I will ever lose this lump in my throat and tear in my heart but I know doing Barbaro's work will help. I hope it helps all of you as well.
Goodnight Sweet Prince. Sleep well the arms of
sweet angels.
Many prayers to all,
Dava R.

YEA, RAH COLTS!!!! THEY DID IT FOR BARBARO (BEING A COLT AND ALL)!!! I SERIOUSLY AM IN SHOCK, THE COLTS USUALLY SCREW UP DURING IMPORTANT GAMES!!!! I AM VERY PROUD TO BE A HOOSIER!!! :>)

WHEW!!!!!!!!! :>)

LUV YA ALL,
CHERYL G

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Another sign...COLTS 29 BEARS 17

On behalf of Barbaro, Lost in the Fog, Nashua, Darlin', Chancellor and the legions of spirit horses - THANK YOU, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS!

Cheryl G - I agree... GO COLTS!! Really appropriate that the Colts won this week!!

I'll be here in spirit tomorrow at 10:30. Thank you all for being here, this week and always.

Alex - THANK YOU for everything!

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SUSAN W - thanks for the info/explanation, but I'll still find another place to purchase my merchandise that doesn't offend me...

Hello Barbaro,

The bitter cold weather continues for many of your Fans tonight. Blankets will be plentiful and pulled up high on your Fans' necks...all while dreaming sweet dreams of you Honey.

Have you met the Tooth Fairy yet? How about Jack Frost? I saw plenty of his "work" today while driving out of town.

I picture him as a little old man with wings that have seen better days. Bent, brittle feathers but still lush enough to carry him while he paints his gorgeous swirled designs on the windows that I look out to see your stars.

His work makes the tree limbs glisten in the sunshine creating a frozen treat for the eyes. It is always such gorgeous work!

If you meet him Honey, don't mention that you sleep with a blanket...he's not interested in anything keeping warm!

Speaking of your blanket, please grab it and we'll get you tucked in. Yes, we'll pull it high on your neck just like your Fans are tonight. We'll wrap the ends around your legs, just because it will feel good for you.

While you sleep Honey, dream sweet dreams. Your healing is complete and strength is forever with you. You know I love you. Now close your eyes and start on those dreams...Good night Barbaro. I love you. XXOOxo

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Hello Hope,

I hope you're snuggling up and keeping warm with all of this bitter weather. Let's grab your heavier, warmer blanket tonight and pull it high on your neck to keep the cold away.

I received an email from one of the Fans saying that she saw your picture and agreed...you are gorgeous! She was pleasantly surprised that you are doing so well. Good girl Hope! See, your hard work is paying off...for you and your foal.

While you sleep tonight Little One, dream sweet dreams. Your friend Barbaro is tucked in for now, but something tells me he sneaks out of bed for a "drink of water" quite often at night. So if you see him in your dreams, please give him a gentle nicker to let him know you see him...for he's a dream come true.

Good night Hope. I love you...and your foal. xxoo

Has everyone noticed it was COLTS 29?
Thanks for the sign, God. All is as it should be.

OMG...wow, you are right Rosalind!

Welcome to the board!!

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OH! I AM SOOOOOOO HAPPY THOSE BOYS WITH HORSESHOES ON THEIR HELMETS *WON* THE SUPER BOWL!!!! DID YOU SEE IT BOBBY?????? HORSESHOES!...ISN'T THAT JUST WONDERFUL BOBBY???
HORSESHOES!....I LOVE YOU HANDSOME SWEETHEART:) SLEEP GOOD IN HEAVEN TONIGHT. XXXXOOOO
Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Oh my gosh, I just looked at the photo of Barbaro's little brother. He does look like Barbaro! What a lot will be riding on the back of this little guy in a couple of years. Most of all, he'll need SPIRIT, and I see that in his eyes. Anybody know if Michael Matz will train him?

I miss our beautiful boy so much. Will be with you all at 10:30 in the morning.

Love to all.

###Dora J. Crow,
I only have a dial-up too and I thought I couldn't watch videos but I found out I could. It just takes a really, really long time to load them but I open another window and let them load in the background. Then I push play and watch the whole thing.

Much sadness still. I miss him so. I miss the hope of a happy ending. I don't want to return to a "real world" where no one I know cares anything for Barbaro's story or even noticed when it ended, where columnists mock him and mock the people who loved him and cared for him. Still tomorrow is Monday and I will have to do it.

Thank you again and again to Alex for his faithfulness and to Tim for his generosity and to Mrs. Jackson for her graciousness.

Good night beautiful, brave Barbaro. I miss you.

Thank you, Laurie!

Goodnight!

Run with the wind, Barbaro.

I will be joining all of you at 10:30 tomorrow morning. It's so hard to believe a week has gone by already. I know that we must move on, but I'm having a hard time doing that. I just want to go back, to have Barbaro back with us, even if just for one day. I know I'm being selfish, that Barbaro is better off...I guess I'm "stuck" in the denial stage (along w/ the anger, bargaining, and other stages) The grief has lessened somewhat, but I don't know if I'll ever fully accept this...

Dear, sweet Angel,
I bet you had something to do w/ tonight's win! I still miss you so much, and am having a hard time saying goodbye, but I know that you would want the FsOB to move on, to focus on accomplishing the work that you left for us. We won't let you down, my love. Good night, beautiful Barbaro. You're in my heart, now and always. XOXOXOXO

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Patty in Dallas,

Good night! Sweet dreams...

Oh was it really Colts 29? I had the TV on but I wasn't paying attention! That brings a smile. I guess Someone is paying attention after all. :)

###Laurie MN -- Thank you for another beautiful tuck-in. For many months you have comforted all of us and helped us believe...little Hope with old soul Barbaro.. so much good. I believe Barbaro's healing is complete, too. We just had to say good-bye for that to happen. You should know that a version of your tuck-ins is alive and well in Saratoga. I read them each night with gratitude. Peace to you, dear Laurie, and thank you again.

Thank you so much, Laurie. I absolutely love your "tuck-ins" and the images and emotions they evoke. I can't wait for the warmer weather, so that I can sit outside and just gaze at the stars at night, feeling close to Barbaro, and reading those "tuck-ins"....

Good night. : )

I just spent the game rooting for the Colts in a room full of Bears fans! I will definitely join you in a vigil tomorrow at 10:30am...hope I can get through the day reasonably ok.

I cannot bring myself to watch the videos or to look at pictures yet. It's hard enough to see the pictures on the main TWR site. I hate that I cannot do it, I almost feel guilty for not being able to because I am certain that these clips and tributes are breathtaking. When will I be able to look at him and smile?

Good night everyone.

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Dora,
You never offended anyone. I, too, have found a lot of offensive things. I remember seeing some on there that you probably couldn't wear in public.
The profit you make on your design goes to where you want it, you can keep it, or as in the EXCELLERFUND....all money goes to the Fund. But CP doesn't control that either.
Once again, in time of our heartfelt sorrow, you realize there are some awfully disturbed people out in the world. Honestly, it scares me that people can take the time to troll here, to make vicious columns, to make awful designs and cartoons, when they should be getting some kind of HELP. Some troll on the message board even posted a cute cartoon of Barbaro, and the next two were horrifying. Luckily they were deleted.
Love to Family,
Susan
Believe in our Hero, Barbaro. Believe in the Fog.
and All Angels.

Have any of you felt that you would physically break into from the abdomen area, and just bent almost double with the pain?

I can go for 2 hrs or so , watching a movie or something, and then it hits... he is gone, never coming back. And the pain is just so awful. I guess it is getting better. I don't cry much now, only when seeing his picture or videos, etc.

But I am enveloped in sadness. However today, for the first time, I felt anger. Raw anger at the injustice of it. Haven't felt mad before today. So maybe I'm entering another stage.Not looking forward to tomorrow, but I'll be here at 10:30.

Goodnight all, and I hope all your hearts can rest tonight. See ya tomorrow, BB.

OMG..Colts 29? That is indeed a sign.

Will join in the vigil tomorrow at 10:30.

Sigh. Good night FOBS and Angel Barbaro.

Bobbie,

In pain I just emailed another FOB, someone with whom I visited GGF for Fog's memorial in the past, and today would have been his 5th birthday, and we have now lost another beautiful boy, and I am just overwhelmed with grief tonight... I don't know why it is so hard, but I know it hurts physically as well as emotionally...

Laurie in MN--

Thank you again for continuing the tuck-ins..they are wonderful.

Nancy B in CA

Bobbie,

I understand what you feel. I still have a cloud of sadness within me and around me. Even today, 6 days later, I sobbed some after reading one particular line in a post or article. Strangely with me, I can't bring myself to changing my calendars over from January to Feb...maybe because of the feeling of finality that it will bring regarding Barbaro's passing.

The one comforting thing though, is to know that he's happy and whole now, and waiting for us all.

sleep tight Barbaro Nation. All of Barbaro's caregivers and the Jacksons: take care of each other tomorrow. Try to get some good, deep sleep tonight.
The day after tomorrow will come too, and there is so much to be done....love to all: me and the greyhounds...with a new brood bitch in residence---all the way from OK to NY with many helping people along her way. Her name is Heart...

Our Nation will be together tomorrow morning at 10:30 EST...and we'll get through it.

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Susan in Saratoga and Kelly,

Thank you for your kind words. He continues to inspire and amaze me!

I miss him, but I feel him. Does that make any sense?

I will be at work tomorrow so I won't be able to be "here on the site" during the moment of silence/vigil at 10:30 but it will not be out of my thoughts.

Good night. Cuddle up and stay warm...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIGHT IN THE FOG! You and I share a birthday. I lit a special birthday candle for you, one for my dog RedRum, and, as always, Barbaro's candles. Hope you all had a wonderful party with many horsey treats, games, and gifts of endless light and love! (My best gift - from my children - $100 donated to the Laminitis Fund at UPenn in memory of Barbaro).

Run with the angels!

This has been an especially hard day and even harder evening, because my mind inevitably turns to "a week ago...." and I realized that by this time last Sunday, things had changed for our boy and his connections...

Bobby, sweet Velvet Nose, I'm tucking you in early tonight. I'm going to open a new thread on Forum tonight--a thread that's all about fun and love. It's all I can do for you tonight.

I guess there's no legal age where you are, so have a great time celebrating the Colts' win tonight! Just make sure you walk, not gallop, back to your soft bed after the party. Colts 29....that's just wild. I love you.

Good night, everyone. Be well. See you tomorrow.

Alex, I hope you're out tonight having some Tetley's and some fun.

To: Kathy A.

Saw your post at 11:49 pm about living in Sylvania. Please feel free to contact me at
CLindhuber@msn.com. Would love to talk about Barbaro and Sylvania.

Good night to all FOB's. Will honor him with a momemt of silence at 10:30 am tomorrow.

Love to Barbaro!!

Carol L.
Sylvania, OH

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Nancy Babcock,

Thank you Nancy for your encouraging words. They mean so much to me.

Be sure and grab your favorite blanket tonight and hold it close... sweet dreams to you.

Yeah, Colts 29, that's what I thought. I knew they would win because they were Colts like Barbaro, but the 29 thing was another story

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Laurie H
Bless you for your tuck in for Hope and her foal tonight and for your sweet comment to me last night. Keep yourself warm and grab a special warm and soft blanket for yourself, too, because you deserve it so. Sleep well and dream about our precious Barbaro warm and safe and healed.
Kathy

Good Evening Everyone

Hope you are all well. I have some strange, unsettled feelings. Colts - 29 Because of a missed two point conversion in the first half.

I'm happy for the Colts and Indianapolis. They're a great team and Peyton Manning is an amazing quarterback. Tony Dungy is a classy gentleman. So is Lovey Smith, for that matter. One thing that really struck me about this game was no grandstanding, no fights, no squabbles, no gratuitous displays, no bad sportsmanship for either of the teams' members. Not the Bears of old, that's for sure. No "take no prisoners" of the Ditka era. No bad mannered quarterback of the McMahon era. I'm happy for that, and that the game was well played, and the one bad play didn't really affect the outcome. It turned into a TD, but the TD wasn't the game winner. The game was well-played all along. But that score..Colts-29

Tony Dungy and Lovey Smith both are men of God. They coach their teams in that fashion. Tony Dungy has overcome tremendous adversity, and went on to have a successful season and the grand prize. Almost parallels another athlete we know and love. The similarities are remarkable to me. Is it just me? Am I looking for more? Having a Kentucky quarter appear out of nowhere was just plain eerie. Oh, and I failed to mention that later that evening, I made a purchase and in my change was a quarter. An Indiana quarter. Now if I were a betting person....

But I'm not. I'm just taking these things as they come.

Colts 29 I can't get over that.

Tomorrow's going to be a rough day. My love to all of you

Cheryl

Tomorrow will be another tough day missing you, Barbaro. But it will be easy to think of you at 10:30 a.m., because I spend most of my time thinking about you. I've loved you for the past 8 months, and my love for you grows stronger each day. Now you are at peace, no more suffering. It's all of us here who miss you so much, who are struggling now. But we will follow your lead, and will try to carry on with the same courage and grace that you showed us.

Special prayers tonight for Lost in the Fog. We miss you, too.

Jonna,

Thanks for the great work you do for greyhounds... my half greyhound, half great dane rescue had the most beautiful, soulful eyes - and I have never had a more devoted friend... The eyes remind me, always.

Good evening Sweet Barbaro & dear FOB's,
I pray we find comfort & peace as we reach the one week point tomorrow morning. We all send you all of our love Precious Boy in Heaven. I know you know it & now know us each by name. I love you so--
It's subzero temps out there tonight & the candle is burning in my snowcovered garden. I look out the window & see it flickering in the darkness.
I think of Bobby looking down at it, knowing it shows my love for him & how much I miss him. Surely, he smiles down on us all.

Love, peace, & comfort to all who love Barbaro-
Nitey nite my Precious Boy XXOO

p.s.
Yes, colts 29--that is something. Thanks Bobby-

Another sign from our MAGNIFICENT Barbaro with The Colts winning with a score of "29!"

I will be lighting a candle for BJ Monday morning at 10:30.

May you Rest In Peace, "Beautiful Boy" Barbaro...I love you, BJ.

Yes, Colts 29. always signs!

I will be at work tomorrow morning at 10:30 am, in a classroom but will take a moment and step out. It has been a long tough week for all of us, but I keep thinking about no more pain and four good hooves...Barbaro will allways be comfortable.
And I think about all the WONDERFUL people I have met here. Thank you for helping me through this last week with all the poems, songs and videos.

Night to all.
Go Barbaro Go! You are home and happy now!

Nancy in Va Beach:)

Laurie H: Another wonderful tuck-in. Thanks for the comfort you give each night...It means a lot to so many of us.....and yes, its makes perfect sense to miss him, but still feel him.

Dear Hennegan Brothers,
Thank you for posting today's clip - you have so many hours of Barbaro video - precious now that we have lost him.

Dear Mrs. Jackson,
Thank you for taking the time to keep in touch with Alex and all of us. Thank you for all you and Mr. Jackson did for Barbaro.

Dear Alex,
Keep warm tomorrow morning. Thank you for all that you do - I hope you had a good Super Bowl.

Dear Lost in the Fog,
Happy Birthday Beautiful - you were so brave; no one knew you were sick. We love you. Please take care of Barbaro although we are certain that you welcomed your younger friend when he arrived.

Dear Barbaro,
You have been gone for almost one week - although you have no need for time any longer. Pain is not even a memory - and the only waiting you have is for familiar voices which will come some day. We miss you here.

Dear FOBs,
I'll be with you tomorrow at 10:30 - remembering...

Didn't Lost in the Fog pass away on September 17? His real birthday was this week, possibly today. I am not sure.

Super Bowl 29-17....

....Cheryl's quarters...football games are made up of ...quarters!

I am not superstitious but this is all getting verrrryyyy interesting.

Good Night Barbaro...I love you and miss you so much. Tomorrow marks one week, but is seems like forever since you were with us. What a long & difficult week it has been. I know we will get to see you again, it time.

I love you - forever.

Good Night FOB's. See you here again tomorrow.

Hugs to all.

I will be here with you all at 10:30AM.
Colts "29"... Yes it's a sign, how could it not be.
Have heard seveal people mention that their birthday is on the 29th, so is mine, just in May.
Love to you Barbaro and FOB,
Goodnite and keep warm (supposed to get to -15 to -25 with the wind chill here in Cincinnati)BRRRRRRR.
Verna

Nighty-night Sweet Barbaro,
I missed you alot today because last week at this time, I was still praying you would get better. I still miss you so very much.
The COLTS won the Super Bowl. Did you know about football? Probably not, you were busy with your own sport.
I will probably be very sad tomorrow but don't you worry about me. I will work hard to make you proud. Good night and sleep tight sweet boy.
Your friend in VA, Kathy

Susan E, today is Lost in the Fog's birthday - he would have just turned five. So young, we hardly knew him... all these fine young lives. There are birthday wishes for Fog in the forum...

SusanE yep quarters....very eerie.

So taken by all that I forgot to mention how much I loved the halftime show! Prince was fabulous. What a trooper. Soaking Purple Rain :)

Love ya
Cheryl

Looking at the beautiful Fred Stone print of Barbaro hanging on my wall, I once again read the title, "Legacy of Hope". In reading Mr. Stone's title I realized the prophetic quality of his words. All that has been learned in the last 8 months of his life will leave an enduring legacy to Barbaro. Only the future will tell us how many horses will be saved because of additional knowledge about laminitis, fracture repair and because of the awareness and fight to save horses from slaughter. He truly has left a "Legacy of Hope" for untold future generations of horses and their loving owners. I can now look at the print and feel the hope through the tears. Thank you Barbaro.
Lin in Colorado

Love you Barbaro. And miss you too.

Good night Bararo.

Good night Barbaro.....I meant.

Laurie H., thank you for the beautiful warm tuck-ins.

10:30 Eastern, 7:30 Pacific. That time a week ago I was saying over and over "God please help Barbaro, please help Barbaro."

Love to Lost in the Fog. Love to Barbaro. Love to all.

Happy birthday Lost in the Fog. I love you Barbaro, forever.

Alex, thank you for another day. There is not enough gratitude in the world to properly thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for Barbaro's fans. You truly are a wonderful, wonderful human being.

I watched a rebroadcast of the Eclipse Awards tonight. I saw it the first time around when hope and optimism were still apparent in the words and on the faces of the Jacksons and Dr. Richardson. It was so terribly heartbreaking watching it again this evening, knowing what we all know today. Still, it was uplifting to once again see the special Eclipse Award go to Team Barbaro, as well as the Jacksons co-winning Owner of the Year and Edgar winning for Jockey of the Year. It was nice to see Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and Dr. Richardson all smiling. My heart just breaks for all of them.

Colts-29! We're listening Barbaro...and we hear you! Thanks for the sign sweet boy.

You have "AHN" Barbaro. I love you precious Boy.

The miracle of Barbaro continues...

Happy birthday, Warrior Fog, and good night to both our Sweet Princes.

Hear my prayers tonight, sweet Barbaro....find comfort in your rest. A week ago this very night, I prayed for your recovery, hoped against hope you would stand tall above all odds......

hoped that when I awoke, we'd hear good news from New Bolton that you had a good night, found peace, and were continuing to heal......

but we found instead consolence from Dr. Richardson, the Jacksons, from those close to you who loved and cared for you, that it wasn't so, that time no longer found you favor, that instead it was Your Time to run greener pastures.....

but you would never really leave us, hearts aching, but hopes never diminished......

and despite our despair, there was that "truth"...

you would always be with us, you'd be "that" wind at our backs, that presence, that dignity only YOU could endure upon us......to never relent, never give up....to continue the race that you started....

and to be there with you and God when OUR day arrives......and you'll be there awaiting us all at the finish line.....

when amidst the dust, on a clear path, with the wind at our backs, will be those 4 hoof-prints
which helped US finished the race YOU ran for ALL of US.....

BELIEVE IN BARBARO

Rest easy tonight, Big Fella....

Ken Z

Beautifully said Ken Z...thank you.

Good Night, Sweet Barbaro,

I love you forever,

Sue and Walter
xoxoxox

Colts 29...
Nice.

Night everyone.
Thinking of you all at 10:30 est...

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I will be here with you all at 10:30AM.
Colts "29"... Yes it's a sign, how could it not be.
Have heard seveal people mention that their birthday is on the 29th, so is mine, just in May.
Love to you Barbaro and FOB,
Goodnite and keep warm (supposed to get to -15 to -25 with the wind chill here in Cincinnati)BRRRRRRR.
Verna

Posted by: Verna1 at February 5, 2007 4:36 AM

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Verna1-my son's b-day is May 29th. :)

before saying goodnite.....my daughter's b/day is this Thursday, the 8th.....Bobbie's winning # he wore at the Derby....

love you Big Fella....night to all FOBs

P.S. 29 is a gr8t number too :)

Pat,
Sorry I didnt get back rightt away, was over at the other TWR site.
So you have a little Gemini too. Congradulations :)
What is his name if you don't mind and I will say a happy birthday to him on "our" day.
Have a good night,
Verna

Still crying today-I still miss him so. My heart just breaks for his family. It was nice of Mrs. Jackson to send you an email Alex. As I've said before your an angel and I hope your holding up. Have you seen Dr R? I worry about him. He did so much for Barbaro and obviously loved him very very much. Like someone else said if he couldn't save him no one could. Everyone take care and try to make it through tomorrow.
I miss you Barbaro and love you so.

Anna & Kathie-Ya'll were right about the vids on utube! If I keep pushing back the lil sliding thingie around one thousand times for a 45 second video, I can see bits and pieces for about a half hour, after that manipulating time is over it will play the entire length. It does not load like normal slow, it has to have help along with me slidng the little dealy thingie...who knew? All the time was worth the wait.

HENNEGAN Bros-you guys are topnotch A-#1 in my book. I want this movie! I want it now,Daddy, NOW! and I am petulantly stomping my foot with a serious petulant pouting look upon my face! OKAY? Seriously now brothers, WHEN it gets picked up...how long must pass before you know the schedule it will be on for wide release? OOOh, I cannot hardly wait you guys. I am overly anxious and about to get overtly on your nerves! I adore your film clips and feel like I am there with you. You make us feel a part of the big picture.I am so desperately in love with those clips right now, that I am sad and mad simultaneously. I know it will not come here. DANG-I may just have to go to Atlanta or something, I know it will show there!

BARBARO-You never looked so good as you did in the pix I just saw on Bloodhorse site. I cannot help but just stare at your massiveness, your greatness, your powerfulness. I love you so much Big Ole Boy. We are around 9 hrs aways from being 10:30 am CST and it is totally breaking my heart allover again. I did not cry all day yesterday or today, til I saw those pix of you at Churchill Downs. Those vids made my night but they made me cry as well.

Strides of a locomotive
Perfection on a lead
Strength with a bridle
Powerful under saddle
Soulful in the eye
This is the House that Barbaro Built
This is the Legacy of Barbaro
Prayers for all creatures great and small

Therese- If you did not get my emails from Sunday evening, let me know when you can here or at djcrow1524@cs.com. I will resend them. They were about my emails from Barbara L.

What a difference a week makes. Today as I worked in the barn, and paid special attention to Pogo (our equine intuit) I noticed a profound difference from last sunday night.

Last Sunday, Pogo was inconsolable. He would whinny and turn east, paying extra attention to our mare who is being treated for an injured front foot. Finally I gave him Camomile tea at 3 hour intervals through the night. He was agitated and would not lay down. Always East. I knew. I was sick. I prayed he was wrong - but he never is.

In the morning at about 7:45 he got very calm. It had been decided. By 8:30 he was introspective and remained that way all day.

The energy that surrounds him affects him. As the Barbaro Nation is healing, he is becoming his old self again. Tonight the weather is clear and not so cold. Pogo is relaxing but being quite affectionate. The message I think...take care of each other Barbaro Nation. Barbaro himself is doing just great.

Good night all- tomorrow during the silence try to be outside. Spend part of the time inviting the spirit you seek to come to you. You may feel and energy that is new, brilliant, sublime.

Sleep well.

OH MY GOD!!!!! I was happy cause I hit my 4 pick today on the game but I didn't realize that the Colts 29 score was what it is until just now.... Wowowowowowowowowowow!!!! Now that is NOT a coicedence...... That is downright trippin me out........

Barbaro.....You are really and truly in all of our hearts..... If that didn't prove it, nothing will....... Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh what a trip.......... I have been messing around the house and didn't even think about that until I read these posts above.....

Thanks Barba for your hints on what to do today...... You WERE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!! This 29 thing is gonna freak out a lot of people when they figure it out......... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm talk about a clear sign......

Renee where are you? Are you missing anything today?

Alex...... I am sooooooooo greatful for you and your hard work..... YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!

Dr. R..... Man I am so sorry that you have to endure this.... I couldn't imagine what it would be like to be in your shoes....

Edgar...... Barbaro loves you, always has and always will.... you WILL be on his back again very very soon.......

Everyone else.... I love you all and I am greatful that I have met you all........

Nip OUCH!!!!!!! now that one hurt...... Barba why are you nippin me now? The game is over.......... The candy is in the kitchen and while our in there will you please do the dishes......

NASA!!!!!!! They HAVE to figure out a way to put a horse in space until the leg heals next time..... Weighlessness......... That is the answer..........

With regard to Barba's address: I just talked to Slew and he told me that Sea Biscuit and Secretariat were sidetracked today cause of the game. They will have Barb's email either tomorrow or the next day..... They are working on the system up there and making sure that it won't crash....... Slew passed it on to me to tell you all to just be patient and soon you will have Barba's email address............ For now, just use his physical address cause it takes less than one second and it needs no postage.......... He is greatful for all the cards and treats that you are all sending to him.......

Barba you are my angel now..... I will always have you with me and I will take you everywhere with me.. I have always wanted my own angel and God answered my prayers and gave me you.......

I will see all of you guys in the morning.... Sweet Dreams about Barba........ :-)

FOR BARBARO by Henry Van Dyke circa 1901

TIME IS

TOO SLOW FOR THOSE WHO WAIT
TOO SWIFT FOR THOSE WHO FEAR
TOO SHORT FOR THOSE WHO REJOICE
BUT FOR THOSE WHO LOVE, TIME IS
ETERNITY

(this was in Barbara D Livingstons book and I posted it before, it is still appropriate now as well.) I Love all you guys/gals FOBs

please try to think pleasant thoughts tomorrow,
try to feel good about our Big Ole Boy in no pain, with straight beautiful legs, mane flowing in the wind,sun on his back,racing the moon. i love you bigun

yeah let's all go outside at 10:30am EST...... THAT IS 7:30 PST..........

I think that is a really really good idea...... I will see you all tomorrow morning......

Sweet dreams my angel Barba....... :-)

Nina, You'll be amazed. When we did this with Ellie we could feel her everywhere! Until tomorrow

Cheryl Jones

Colts 29 I can't get over that one either.... That is for sure a huge huge message to us all....... Geeeeeeeeeeeesh couldn't be more clear.........

Barbaro.... You are sooooooooooo intelligent....... I don't think anyone on the planet would have even began to think about that one..... WOW!!!!!!!!!

lynz................

I will for SURE be outside at 7:30am MY time......... Wow.........

God Bless you all...... with all my love Nina............................

Goodnite all.
Will be with you at 10:30AM.
Sllep well and keep warm,
All my love to all of you!
Verna

BARBARO REMAINS UNDEFEATED, THE COLTS WIN!!

After the opening fiasco I looked up to the sky and said, "Barbaro, honey, your team is looking to be in big trouble. A little help here??"

Guess he's a football fan, too.

A very nice article in the Baltimore Examiner:

An excerpt:

"I�ve had more than enough of the gruesome re-runs depicting his breakdown. Let�s remember Barbaro as the champion he was both on and off the racetrack.

"Barbaro was an exceptional athlete with a brilliant career ahead of him. He won every race he finished. The colt first grabbed hold of the hearts and imaginations of many when he won the $1 million Florida Derby at Gulfstream, proving himself a champion. There�s an old racing term which is applied to a select few. It�s said they have �the look of eagles.� What sets them apart is a special desire, focus and interest in winning. They don�t just want to run or run fast, they want to win. They give their all to that goal. Whether applied to people or horses, it�s doing what you�re good at to the best of your ability.

"After his injury, Barbaro continued to show his already demonstrated talent for perseverance, while adapting to his radically altered reality. Horses are not dumb beasts, devoid of personality or intelligence. In fact, much like people, they display a wide range of likes and dislikes, quirks, fears and levels of intelligence. Some are curious, others easily bored, some lazy, some downright dopey. Barbaro had a very strong will to live, and the sense to submit to the treatments that extended but were ultimately unable to save his life. Had his temperament been different, and his will to live less, he could easily have succumbed at many, many different points throughout his recovery. Or he could have actively resisted his treatment program, and caused himself irreparable harm. As it was, he patiently endured the endless metal pins and fiberglass casts, body slings and lack of mobility.

"Barbaro had a different destiny. Some winners have gone on to further fame and success in their racing careers or at stud. A select few have won the Triple Crown. All were victors in their day. A rarefied few achieve greatness. Through thousand of races over ever-increasing generations, the names of the truly great still resound. Secretariat, Seabiscuit, Man o� War and Native Dancer hear the hoofbeats of the newest legend to join their august racing ranks. Barbaro has earned his place."