GEEEE I'M FIRST ?????

GOODMORNING BARBARO NATION.....
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALEX...STAY WARM ?????

LOVE TO ALL...hope some got rest ?????
ROSIE is still holding out !!!!!!
I did not get any rest for the 2nd or is it 3rd night now !!!!
ROSIE....the whole world is waiting.....

LET'S get those senators and congressmen phoned and faxed....this is officially the start of a new week...LET'S MAKE IT COUNT FOR THE BIG BOSS HORSE!

WE LOVE YOU CHAMP....

Morning (psychic) skritches to the BBH... Sure it was AFN for you and you pals in Equine Heaven...
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Morning coffee/etc. to the early earthly Rosie watch...

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Good morning, Barbaro, sweet spirit horse - it's been a veeeeeerry long three weeks without you, but I continue to give thanks for your right and perfect healing. We are moving forward to fulfill our promises to you - you are the inspiration for our good works! We all want to DO RIGHT BY BARBARO! Please send a nicker to Rosie, the stubborn mare at Miracle Horse Rescue. We've been losing lots of sleep waiting for her baby to appear, but you know all about that, don't you? I love you and miss you so much - you are forever CHAMPION OF MY HEART!
Nancy and your kitkat pals Maizie and Seamus

Good Tuesday Morning Alex, Barbaro and all members of the Barbaro nation.

I hope the weather becomes more favorable to all who live in the cold weather regions.

Today - let's all follow the game plan and make those, calls, faxes and emails to the Reps and Senators re: S.311 and H.R.503.

Janice
A forever fan of Barbaro

Good Morning Alex, Good Morning All
Just woke up and ran over to computer and just knew I would see a baby Rosie.

No baby Rosie yet...

God Bless our Barbaro. Thinking of you all morning. Off to work. Thanks Alex

Hiya, FsOB! Have a productive day, everyone. Check out Velvet the Dog on GMA; she helped save the three lost mountain climbers on Mt. Hood. Gotta run to call my Congressman's office before I leave for work! RMH

Alex -
Thanks, as always, for keeping the site open for us all to gather. You're the best.

I read something that really hit me yesterday. That the shock of that Monday morning has eased a bit, but the sadness lingers. It's exactly how I am feeling. I can't explain how Barbaro has touched me so deeply, having never stroked his mane or been in his presence, but he has.

But because he has touched me as deeply as he has, I feel there is a reason and we must continue to fight in his name and his spirit to save our horses and to improve their lives in whatever way we are able.

My prayers continue for the Jacksons and Doctor Richardson and all who cared so compassionately for this lovely horse. As sad as we feel, their pain is still raw and that can't be helped.

Let us all do what we can to save our horses. Let's continue to push for legislation and donate what we can to end laminitis. Every little bit helps in that battle. Our determination cannot waver. All we need to do is think of Barbaro... That should keep the momentum at high pitch.

Pam

Good morning Alex, Barbaro Nation and all !

Pam -- Nice words; always good to be reminded of those feelings.

Hope for better for Hard Spun !

Thoughts always of BARBARO.

RUN HOOF RUN
ACN above always !

Here are some remarks by Rick Porter (Hard Spun's owner) regarding his race yesterday:

"Hard Spun seems to have come out of the race in good order. He was scoped and that came back fine.

It'd be nice to find someone or something to blame -- to have a firm excuse -- but that's simply not the case here. It seemed apparent from the break that what we were watching wasn't the Hard Spun we knew -- he has more speed than that. Mario agreed, reporting that he knew immediately that Hard Spun was struggling with the surface.

The important thing is that Hard Spun came out of the race well -- we'll fight another day.

Congratulations to the connections of Teuflesberg on a very nice race."

Rick Porter seems like a class guy. He also owns Round Pond.

Good morning Alex. Thank you for your continued updates on the racing world. This is always my first site to visit in the morning.

FOBs: PLEASE CALL AND FAX your Senators and Reps today. We must continue Barbaro's legacy and end horse slaughter in America.

Continue to call on your Senators, Representatives and all three Committees.

HR 503 is in two committees in the House (Energy & Commerce Committee and Agricultural Committee) and in one committee in the Senate (Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee.

It is my understanding that we have a lot of support in the Senate committee. As far as the House, we have more support in Energy & Commerce.

We must work hard in Barbaro's name to save the nameless horses with irresponsible owners who are headed to slaughter. PLEASE do it in Barbaro's name.

I forgot to mention that Rick Porter is a golf nut too :)

Here are some links for calling your representatives today:

HOUSE AND SENATE PHONE NUMBERS, FAX AND EMAIL

S 311 SENATE COSPONSORS

HR 503 HOUSE CO SPONSORS

Good Morning Barbaro...

Like Friar Tuck said: AFN...Amen. It is so hard for me to comprehend these last 3 weeks...but I know without a doubt you are looking from the heavens and watching over ALL of us.

Have a wonderful day, Barbaro...you are a Magnificent Horse...that never gave up, nor shall we.

Please everyone set all feelings aside, and concentrate on one thing...get the Barbaro Bill passed quickly...to SAVE BARBARO'S BROTHERS AND SISTERS...to speak for the ones that cannot speak for themselves.

With alot of atheletes these days looking for fame and glory, our love, Barbaro only look for the will to win, and for tender loving care, food and water...that is CHAMPIONSHIP.

Remember the ones suffering, the spoken and unspoken requests.

Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever.
wisdom and power are his.
He changes times and seasons:
he sets up kings and deposes them.
He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
He reveals deep and hidden things;
He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.
I thank and praise you.

Have a wonderful, productive, day.

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Way to Go!!! Velvet...the dog that help save the mountain climbers...ALL ANIMALS ARE SO SPECIAL!!!

Good morning Alex and all FOB's
Well I ran to the computer too this morning only to see one beautiful horse in the stall... just the way I left her at 3:30 this morning.
Did get to see 2 live births last night though. That was really nice. As soon as I said OHHHHH she is having her baby, the kids thought I meant Rosie(guess I said it to loud) and came running. So they got to see one born. Really nice! They loved it and it would have never been possible if not for Barbaro and this wonderful site that brings us all together
For those of you who were watching last night with me but had to turn in, the mare at Happe was said to be just fine. Must have turned of the cam cause the vet came in. It was turned back on later and mom and baby were just fine.
Well off to get something to eat and then that shower I never did get... thanks Rosie :)
See you all later on,
Verna

Yay Barbaro, our fearless leader and the BBH!
Yay Rosie, our (more)earthbound representative!
Yay Velvet!
Yay Wendy for blue-links!

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

If Edgar or Peter quoted Shakespeare:

When I bestride him, I soar,
I am a hawk: he trots the air; the earth sings when he touches it; the basest horn of his hoof is more musical than the pipe of Hermes.
(Henry V )

Oh! For a horse with wings! (Cymbeline)

Angel Barbaro, we love you so

Good morning everyone. Alex thanks for the update. I am going to be in Lexington the end of April and plan on visiting the new rescue center.

I've been catching up on posts from last night. Sally it is so good to see you back!!! It sounds like everyone was having fun relieving the posts last summer. The people on this site helped me get through a very lonely summer in Nashville.

Everyone on this site is doing great work but a liitle humor is always good for the soul.

Have a great day everyone! I'll check in later.

Good morning Barbaro Nation and Alex and Tim

Spent the day yesterday writing reports online and watching racing. Saw Tim's Mediman and was impressed. Challenged the pace through most of the race and just at end got tired. Kudos to Tim! After all he and his horses are La Familia. Oh, saw another up and comer named Dixie Crisp--she looked fantastic--glided across the track like Barbaro and Showing Up.

Back from Cancun where I wore my Barbaro hat that did come in before I left. Met some horse owners from Ireland. Told them PROUDLY that this was a horse!! They agreed and sort of understand my sadness. After talking with them they DID understand!! Still have that terrible sadness. Hope you are all well here.

Ah, foal watch. Those mares march to their own drummers, don't they? ;o)

Thanks again, Alex, for the site and all your work, and bless all the beasts and those of us who toil for (and wait ON) them. I think it's an even trade, myself.

Have a good day, everyone.

Alex, that's too bad Hard Spun didn't have a good race, but at least he is sound. Another day.

Hope you've had a good morning. Looking forward to your morning report.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning sweet prince, miss you as always.

Judy

Hi Alex, FOB & sweet heavenly Barbaro,

It's warmer out today... this is a good thing. Thanks Alex for all of the news. It gives me pleasure to read your updates every day.

Let's keep the Barbaro Legacy moving forward. Thanks to everyone for all of their hard work rescuing and saving horses!

Have a safe & happy day!
Lynn G
East Stroudsburg, PA

Good Morning Barbaro & all FOB! I hope you have a wonderful day!

Good Morning FOB's......

It’s important to remember that even though congress is on recess, their aides will still be there. And they are the ones you need to speak to. They keep a daily tally and report how many calls and faxes come in on any issue. And, sometimes it’s better because they have more time to listen to you.

The aides have a TREMENDOUS amount of influence on the decisions of your reps. They need to be our friends!! Just make sure you try to get the name of the aide that is handling this particular bill (House HR503 and Senate S311). Be polite and courteous when stating your request.

Just cause they're on recess, we are NOT. We got tons done last year when they were on
Recess, which was almost always towards the end.!!

The number of co-sponsors has not changed as of today but we can expect some activity by next week. We can make the difference!

Links to co-sponsors and committees will follow shortly.

Have a great day!!!

Shelley and Debra

Way to go Rosie!

WAY TO GO VELVET!!!!

That dog saved their lives - they could have froze to death!

Good morning Alex, FOBs and Sweet Angel Barbaro...

I feel badly for Hard Spun. Poor baby.

#Verna, thank's for reporting on the Happe mare. I had to go to bed, and I was kind of worried 'cos she was rolling around like maybe something was wrong, and then the cam was turned off, and I assumed the worst.

I don't know nuthin' about birthin' no foalies.

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Rosie looks like she is going to bust...

Did anyone get raided in the cupboards last night...you know our Boy has a mighty appetite.

Could someone give me the web cam site. I am at work & I have it at home - please!

BELIEVE IN BARBARO - I love you forever, sweet boy!

Good Morning Alex, and FOB's
a high five paw to Miss Velvet,saving the humans from the cold
waves to Barbaro, always in our thoughts, misses you lots big Boss.
Ok Rosie, time to let go of the baby we promise to always love you and her,, now push her out :-)

love to all
ann

Good Morning Alex, our Sweet Barbaro, & all the FOB,

I was so impressed with Jack Ireland's article about Alex & the FOB. I sent him an e-mail, which he responded to very timely. He said he will continue to follow the anti-slaughter bills & all the rescues being done by the FOB. Also that Alex was most deserving of the recognition.

In my e-mail, I told him I thought our group had evolved over the months. Where we began as FOB, Fans of Barbaro, we then moved on to being FOB, Friends of Barbaro, & now we have become FOB, Family of Barbaro.

For whatever reason, this beautiful horse has not only captured our hearts, but he has held on to them tightly. There are so many good works & deeds being done in his name. What an incredible legacy.

Kathy K

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Please keep up on all horse news by cheking Alex's site here and reading Barbaro's newspaper:

http://www.barbarocampaignnews.com/

Sign up for the email edition!

Kathy K, you are so right. The legacy of Barbaro will live on and on. I'm proud to be part of the Family of Barbaro.

Hatchery

Thanks Alex for the updates on Hardspun and other articles.

I recently saw the following article (sorry if it was already posted - seems I've been away for a while...)

Entitled: The man behind Barbaro's updates
Brown works as exercise rider, teaches at UD in addition to popular Web site

Alex your riding Bandit in the article.

Have a great day everyone..

Good moring Barbaro,missing you more each day. Have a wonderful day in Heaven. God Bless you sweet boy.

Thanks Alex for all you do.Great articals!

Keep calling and faxin our Senators and Reps. they need to hear from us.

Have a great day everyone.

Good morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven!!

Rosie is looking HUGE! Keeping an eye on her from work today.

Lets keep the calls, e-mails and faxes going... the aides are there all week.

Ro & Brady

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debbie:

Rosie Cam:

http://www.marestare.com/miracle.htm

My Dearest Barbaro.

My respect for the way you conducted yourself in
your 3 shorts years is beyond description.

Your strength, class, dignity and unshakable
mental attitude are qualities most humans can only
hope and dream to possess.

You are forever in my mind and heart as a true
example of perserverance. You showed the world how to conudct one's self with grace and kindness even in the darkest times. You were always such
a brave boy, accepting any challenge and consequence that came your way.

My appreciation and awe of you will remain throughout my life as I face my own challenges and I will also remember you when I am having a GOOD day and having fun, because you were so full
of wonder and you were so inquisitive. You absolutely found delight in everything in your world.

What a true example for the HUMAN race.

I love, appreciate and respect you.

You are a magnificent creature.

Susan

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BE KINDER THAN NECESSARY, FOR EVERYONE YOU MEET IS FIGHTING SOME KIND OF BATTLE.

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Good morning everyone,

Velvet, you sweet, brave dog you. I just caught your story on TV. Not THAT's a great way to start a day.

Deb G, congratulations on Way of an Eagle. I said a special prayer yesterday that he would do well and come home safe and sound. You're a proud mommy and we're so thrilled for you!

Also, reposting Shelley & Debra's earlier note!

Good Morning FOB's......

It’s important to remember that even though congress is on recess, their aides will still be there. And they are the ones you need to speak to. They keep a daily tally and report how many calls and faxes come in on any issue. And, sometimes it’s better because they have more time to listen to you.

The aides have a TREMENDOUS amount of influence on the decisions of your reps. They need to be our friends!! Just make sure you try to get the name of the aide that is handling this particular bill (House HR503 and Senate S311). Be polite and courteous when stating your request.

Just cause they're on recess, we are NOT. We got tons done last year when they were on
Recess, which was almost always towards the end.!!

The number of co-sponsors has not changed as of today but we can expect some activity by next week. We can make the difference!

Links to co-sponsors and committees will follow shortly.

Have a great day!!!

Shelley and Debra

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Talk to your friends (freeeenddss), family members, co-workers and ask that they call too.
Wendy put up those handy blue links so the numbers are easy to find. Print this out if you can for handy reference when you ask people to help with the calls. I keep one in my glove compartment now, in my daily planner notebook at work, at home, etc, ready to whip out at a moment's notice.

Stay well everyone and have a good day.

Oh, and Rosie......hang in there baby, we're all waiting and watching for the birth of your little one!

Stephanie, thanks for all you do, it is appreciated. Because of you, and all the FOB's, we're all going to be aunts and uncles soon!! Bless you.

Thank you Mary L. I very much appreciate it.

Rosie Cam

ok - I must study now!! Have a great day everyone!

Good Morning Alex, FOB's Aunties and Uncles,

Please remember fax and call! We shall do this in Honor of Barbaro, the horse who changed a nation!

I am sitting here watching Rosie on the tv monitor in my bedroom this morning, and I to am wondering what is taking her so long. Throughout the night, she was up and down and I thought for sure this was it. Not sure what she is waiting for.

Everyone have a wonderful day!

Stephanie

Good morning Barbaro family & our precious angel Barbaro!

We're waiting Rosie! Can't wait...even my husband is now asking "how's Rosie doing!"

Got all my information to call and fax today.

Have a blessed day everyone.

##Good Morning Joan Roya,

Yep the cupboards were raided, wrappers left behind and a few wet spots where the snow was tracked in. Have a good day.

Judy

***FOR ALL OF YOU WHO ARE HAVING TROUBLE INSTALLING THE ROSIE CAM...
I have started a thread on the discussion board under "general" it is called: Rosie cam install instructions.
It is long and detailed but should have you watching her soon.
Thanks to everyone for the great job you are doing
now lets go call-fax-email-call-fax-email-call
Verna

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Judy, I cannot believe they and Barbaro did not clean up after them....

Just caught the news. The climbers are down safely and so is Velvet! What a dog!

I bet Velvet is thinking, "Stupid humans" :)

Marie - I know Velvet was thinking stupid humans. When I heard there were more hikers stuck on Mt Hood yesterday AND that they had a dog with them I was so upset.

So thankful it turned out well - Bless Velvet's heart.

VERNA1 - Thank you for instructions to install Rosie cam but I am at work today and it is just not letting me install. Very big company.

Until I return home about 4:00 pacific time I have no access so would REALLY APPRECIATE updates - I am like a nervous aunt and watched as late as I could last night.

Thank you so much

Good Morning Beloved Barbaro

Morning FOB, I am at work so I don't have much time to read or write. Thanks everyone for all that you do to keep us informed and specially thanks to Alex.

Verna thanks for the intructions on the dicussion board for the web cam, I can't seen to connect.

God Bless all FOB Mel D.

##Joan Roya, I think they just like to let me know they have been.

Judy

Would someone please post a "blue link" to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Agriculatural Committe. Also, please post the link to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transpostation Committee.

As it is critical to contact our senators and house representatives, it's also critical to voice our concerns to these other committees as well.

Thanks for any infor you can share.
Pam

##Alex, Please note FOB post @ 2:51 pm, threatening?

Judy

Hi Pam,

Wendy posted it earlier today. Timestamp 12:59, 1:01 and 1:02pm.

Anyone out there who knows how to blue link, can you help out?

Thanks so much! I am out of town today and have already successfully had some colleagues from another state call. Yes!!!!!!

The Barbaro Effect lives on.

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Alex
Note FOB post at 2:51pm

Nut case at 2:51.

Alex, sorry you have to police this board, this is ridiculous. You do so much for us, you are a wonderful person.

Thank you Wendy for the blue links.

And thank you Lor in PA for the pep talk! I read your blog occasionally and have found some interesting info that I use to explain horse stuff to people that are even less knowledgeable about them than I am!

Quote of the day-
Tom Smith in Seabiscuit the movie talking to Charles Howard about a horse he saved from being put down:

"Every horse is good for something. He could be a cart horse or a lead pony. He's still nice to look at. You don't throw a whole life away jsut 'cause he's banged up alitte."

Carol
San Diego

KATHY K. 1:55

How brilliant! We are Family of Barbaro!!!

Thanks for sharing your communicaation with Jack Ireland.

Shirley
California

Barbaro News

Wonderful site, could spend days reading all this.
And we can print great articles.
Thanks to all how helped with this paper!

Make that "just" not "jsut."

Carol
San Diego

Every horse is good for something. He could be a cart horse or a lead pony. He's still nice to look at. You don't throw a whole life away just 'cause he's banged up alitte."

ALEX - PLEASE REMOVE 2:51 POST FROM FOB...

It's time to get back to work to "DO RIGHT BY BARBARO"...even though the House and Senate have another recess, their aides are the most important contact persons we have. Please call or fax regularly...and ask your friends, neighbors and relatives to help--especially those in states where we need sponsors. The horses are depending on us! I am not above "guilt-tripping" people by saying that if they aren't interested in the horses then they can "do me a favor!"

Wendy has posted all the contact info we need - please see her posts (blue-linked) at 12:59, 1:01 and 1:02 pm.

Good Morning FOB's......

It’s important to remember that even though congress is on recess, their aides will still be there. And they are the ones you need to speak to. They keep a daily tally and report how many calls and faxes come in on any issue. And, sometimes it’s better because they have more time to listen to you.

The aides have a TREMENDOUS amount of influence on the decisions of your reps. They need to be our friends!! Just make sure you try to get the name of the aide that is handling this particular bill (House HR503 and Senate S311). Be polite and courteous when stating your request.

Just cause they're on recess, we are NOT. We got tons done last year when they were on
Recess, which was almost always towards the end.!!

The number of co-sponsors has not changed as of today but we can expect some activity by next week. We can make the difference!

Links to co-sponsors and committees will follow shortly.

Have a great day!!!

Shelley and Debra

In the Barbaro News it has a article on Barbaro rules, Deadspin Flame war scratched.
It a good read!

Old, but more in depth. Edgar Prado on Barbaro
http://www.ntra.com/content.aspx?type=news&id=23152

If you're looking for reasons to send even more $$ to the LAMINITIS FUND today...(I just did)
http://www.ntra.com/content.aspx?type=news&id=23118

On a different note, Someone above said they "scoped" Hard Spun after the race, do you mean an endoscope? Why is this done? Thanks

OK BARBARO NATION.......

I'M LAYING IT ON THE LINE FOR YOU......

YOU ALL SAY HOW MUCH YOU LOVED OUR SWEET BOY...

PROVE IT!!!!!!!

IT ONLY TAKES A MOMENT TO PHONE or FAX or BOTH!!!
IF YOU DON'T HAVE TIME ....MAKE TIME !!
CONTACT YOUR SENATORS and CONGRESSMEN NOW not LATER.......

DO THIS FOR BARBARO...ROSIE and her unborn foal and ALL THE OTHERS WE CAN'T RESCUE !!!!!!

JUST DO IT....DO IT.....DO IT....DO IT !!!!!

FOR THE LOVE of BARBARO DO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Debbie in LA, if you don't mind, I'm reposting something you had yesterday that is awesome. Here it is:

"If we get 5 calls on an issue, we don't pay much attention. If we get 25, we start, and when we get 100 we sit up and take notice." Texas Congressman.

So call voice mail.

Posted by: Debbie L.A. at February 19, 2007 10:50 PM
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Yes, that's what it's all about. Thank you Debbie for posting that.

Have to run now. Everyone, make it a great day. Call, get your friends to call. And will someone please link the numbers again!!!!

Good Morning Barbaro Nation! Good morning Alex, I love your site, I feel soooooooooo smart about racing now! Thanks for everything you do for us.

Good morning sweet angel horse. I had dreams about you last night, in them I could almost feel your breath on my face! The ache in my heart isn't as big at it was, I can't believe it's been three weeks, it still feels so new! I can be sitting and watching TV and out of nowhere the tears will start. I am still hoping someone will do a movie about you - either a documentary or a docu-drama!

There were some pictures of Mrs. Jackson feeding Bobby some grass in his stall at NBC, posted on this site, does anyone know how I can find them? I want to save them in my Barbaro NBC folder. They were so sweet.

My best to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Micheal Matz, Peter, Edgar and Dr. R. and to everyone at NBC for taking such good care of our Bobby and making his last days such good ones. I can see in all the pictures of them with him how much he was loved. He knew it too, you can see it in his eyes, he was the boss hoss! They were his people.

A special thanks to Alex, I remember the day after the Preakness finding this site and coming to it everyday since. I didn't post every day, but I never missed an update, and there are no words to express how grateful I am for Alex's words over the last eight months. I was so excited when he went to groom the Champ, it was like being there myself. Your the best Alex, you have been a wonderful teacher for me, and I have learned so much about the horses I have always loved from you!

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The maid service is in Rosie's stall again . . . fluffing up the straw. Gotta love those chickens!

Come on Rosie! We're all here for you!

IGNORE THE TROLL. IT ONLY HAS POWER IF YOU GIVE IT POWER.

Carol, thank you for your positive comments. My heart has been too heavy to write for a long time...hoping to pull out of that soon.

Let us ALL move forward with Barbaro's legacy...I've sent my faxes...HAVE YOU?

That little Big Sky QH baby is twirling and whirling (10:35 est) not born 12 hours ago. Gotta love it. As for Rosie...there must be 6 chickens and numerous other song birds in there with her....no wonder she hasn't foaled....elephants can shut down their labor--they'll remember hard labors past and just do this...horses can do this too, yes? Elephant calves are also very active right after birth...we had one who they literally could not measure she was running around the maternity stall so fast...umbilical cord in tow! I've sat many elephant birth watches, and extend my sympathies to all who are laboring along with Rosie. It is so frustrating. Especially once they get into hard contractions...you wind up with a back ache of your own....have a fine day, Barbaro Nation. Call those legistative office! Call...Call.

We are strong and our movement is gaining momentum! We should expect to see the worms coming out of the woodwork. Don't let it deter you - we are strong and the horses will prevail!!

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HI, ANNIE, good to see you! I swear those silly chickens are trying to "commit suicide by pregnant woman!"
So, Rosie, all the crazy dancing ladies from the weekend have gone home, "all is calm, all is bright"...so how about that foal? We are all ready and waiting...and hoping to get some sleep tonight!

FAX, CALL, FAX!
Nancy

the post at 2:51 is cruel - can someone erase it

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Hay, back attcha, Nancy in CT. Good to be here. Watch a little Rosie, make a call or two, watch a little Rosie. Life is good! (And, looking really "productive" today!) Way to go Barbaro Nation! We can do this!!!

Hi everyone:
I have been working with the aides of my two senators who are assigned to Bill S. 311. Both are very receptive to receiving information. Here's my latest correspondence to them.
Please, keep working with your representative and senator(s) if they are not co-sponsors.
Daryl

The Honorable Senator Norm Coleman
Attn: Mr. David Hickey

Dear Mr. Hickey:

As I stated in in my last communication with you, I would like to discuss the booklet on horse slaughter Michelle Tolley forwarded to you last week, along with other related information. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.

In addition, I would like to address, in more depth, the two main issues many senators express concerns over. They include:

1. The 90,000 unwanted horses. I believe the data clearly shows there will not be 90,000 unwanted horses when a horse slaughter ban is enacted. We have also identified the main "pipelines"
that supply these horses for the foreign-owned slaughter industry, as well as the number of horses from each category.

2. What is the plan for care of the 90,000 unwanted horses? Even though we have provided evidence this number is not 90,000, and is closer to 30,000, we are actively addressing the
care for any horses that need assistance. Our booklet mentions a national organization that was formed to provide centralized communications and collective efforts for horse rescues across the country: The National Equine Rescue Coalition.

I will also provide you with documentation on past/current activities by caring U.S. citizens across the nation who collectively save many horses from slaughter via the Tim Woolley Racing website, and continue to do so every week.

Americans have clearly shown they want to be part of the solution, and our actions in the past six months have proven this is so. Some members of congress will not take the time to seriously consider what has been a very active and successful campaign to care for horses in need by the American public.

I wish to discuss these and any other issues you or Senator Coleman may have on this urgent and very important matter.

As I have stated in the past, I seek to earn Senator Coleman’s support for Bill S. 311. I will continue to provide information as necessary and discuss with you any concerns or questions
regarding this issue. As we have discussed in the past, I wish to meet with Senator Coleman either in St. Paul or Washington.

Thank you for the time you allow me to share this pertinent information with you, and I do appreciate your cooperation.

Sincerely,
Daryl Smoliak
St. Paul, Mn.

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I see the chicken fluffing crew are in with Rosie, wonder how they are paid..lol..

Wilbur has been struttin around also..

Neat Chicken Crew!!

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Has anyone heard anything about the Happe mare?

Happe mare and foal are doing good!

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Re: Rosie and the chickens. It seems that the brown and red ones are cleaning crew. The white ones are maternity nurses, timing contractions. And, all those little birds are messangers, waiting for the right moment to fly off and let all of us know about the impending birth.

Ridiculous? OK . . . I'm back to the phone. LOL

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Oops, just saw Verna's post, glad the mare and baby are fine. Thank you for the update.

Thanks, Wendy and Skyler for the info for contacts.

On the post at 2:51, do you think their "FOB" stands for Full of Bologna? I was just wondering...? Forgive me everyone and Alex, I know I'm not suppose to "feed this", but at this point I couldn't help myself... It's too critical.

Pam

Thank you Kathey! :-)

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Let's hope Wilbur doesn't get in with Misty, as she HATES him and might just drop kick him out of there!! he keeps eyeing her "room".. or waiting to chase one of the workers there

annie in tx
i love your comments about the chickens and the birds--and i think you are right--the white ones are definitely "nurses"
i am captivated by the whole scenario!!!
linda

Hey Daryl!

Excellent Letter to Senator Coleman. Your approach is very well thought out. Hope we get some results!!! Let me know if you set a meeting.

Leslie in MN

The FOB (Full of Bull) at 2:51 is probably some politician getting handbacks and cash for every horse slaughtered or some rancher out west or Slaughterhouse owner/employee about to lose a lot of money!! They must be worried in order to stop by here and write a post like that - KEEP IT UP FOLKS - ALL OUR EFFORTS AND HARDWORK ON HORSE SLAUGHTER IS OBVIOUSLY WORKING!!! They are coming here to make comments because they are losing!!!

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Thank you Daryl!!!!

GOOD MORNING BARBARO, ALEX, FANS OF BARBARO -
You guys are great! I could just see it......
"Fan's of Barbaro make headlines impacting law maker decisions with the passing of the AHSPA!" - (fingers crossed)

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On another note, some of you have asked why you haven't seen the new cosponsors on the cosponsor list. If you have received comments from your Senators and/or Representatives telling you that they will cosponsor the bill but see that after 10 days they have not done so, please contact them again urging them to do so. You'll have better luck speaking with the aide that is taking care of the horse Slaughter bill or the animal welfare bills.
 
As for the cosponsorship process, here's how it works;
If your Senator or Representative wishes to cosponsor the AHSPA, he/she should contact the chief sponsor's office ( Senator Landrieu's or Representative Schakowski's) and request to be listed as cosponsors. A specific aide keeps a form listing the cosponsors and adds the new cosponsors to it. It is up to the chief sponsor when he/she submits the list with the new cosponsors for publication on the Congressional Record. Usually the updated list is posted online within 24 to 48 hours.

...and finally...here's a REPOST

Good Morning FOB's......

It’s important to remember that even though congress is on recess, their aides will still be there. And they are the ones you need to speak to. They keep a daily tally and report how many calls and faxes come in on any issue. And, sometimes it’s better because they have more time to listen to you.

The aides have a TREMENDOUS amount of influence on the decisions of your reps. They need to be our friends!! Just make sure you try to get the name of the aide that is handling this particular bill (House HR503 and Senate S311). Be polite and courteous when stating your request.

Just cause they're on recess, we are NOT. We got tons done last year when they were on
Recess, which was almost always towards the end.!!

The number of co-sponsors has not changed as of today but we can expect some activity by next week. We can make the difference!

Links to co-sponsors and committees will follow shortly.

Have a great day!!!

Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at February 20, 2007 1:44 PM

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Equine Heaven...

I like this: there is no "i" in Team...

Go TEAM!!!! FANS/FAMILY OF BARBARO

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Joan:
Thank you! You are working for the horses, so kudos to you!
Daryl

Rosie sweetie have some mercy on us!!!!

Ro & Brady

Here's a repost from yesterday...

ShelleyA's 2/14 phone call with Sen. Landrieu's office:

"Also had a great conversation with Senator Landrieu's office today. We now have 21 co-sponsors in the senate. She also said that we have a lot of support in the committee and they would be putting together a "solid strategy" in the next couple of weeks. But they wanted to get as many co-sponsors as possible before taking the next step."

Just my Friar's opinion, but I suspect that there's a lot going on behind the scenes (including people who have committed to co-sponsoring but who haven't done the admin as of yet) which we'll likely find out about in a few weeks. Meanwhile, we're meant to keep up our efforts so that any (for lack of a better word) "arm-twisting" can be reinforced by clear and present public support...

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Alex:

Thank you for the information on the Kentucky Equine Humane Center in Lexington. What a wonderful idea and what a great group of people. I have forwarded this information to everyone I know, and will be supporting them with a donation. Wouldn't it be a great accomplishment to have one in every state.

Margaret

Alex please close 2:51

Somehow it just feels especially good to be making my calls to end slaughter while waiting for the birth of our first foal. It's all about LIFE!

This is the perfect time for each of us to get really active in our campaign. Even if it only takes a few minutes, each call counts.

. Thanks to Tim and Alex, we have a base of operation, solidly structured around the horse industry and the inspiration provided by Barbaro and his wonderful connections.
. Thanks to Shelley A and Debra we have easy to follow instructions.
. Thanks to Daryl and Michelle we have all the answers to our representative's questions (from the booklet.)
. Thanks to Wendy (today) we have the list to contact.
. And, thanks to MareStare, we have Rosie!!

How perfect is that for becoming pro-active in such an important cause.

Carpe Diem!

Thank you Alex it's gone!!!!

Here's a repost of the links that I have.

HOUSE AND SENATE PHONE NUMBERS, FAX AND EMAIL

DARYL...I hear your BOOKLET is a smash hit with everyone...I never thanked you for all of your hard work! Everyone is reading it!

Thanks for working so hard to put us all in our easy chairs ASAP!

S 311 SENATE COSPONSORS

HR 503 HOUSE CO SPONSORS

Thank you Alex for all your hard work on behalf of your Barbaro Family. Please stay safe and maybe a little warmer today, and hug all the horses for us.

Deb.G. and 'Way of an Eagle' Congratulations, you must be so proud, I wish I could see him fly one day...... Hard Spun, hard luck, but he will fight another day....Velvet, an Angel from heaven....Rosie and 'Barbaro's little Angel', a miracle in the making, some miracles just take a little longer.

God bless All of Sweet Barbaro's Family, Vicki, Linda H., Glenn, esp. the sick and in need. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Barbaro Champion of Our Hearts Forever.

Thanks Eva! Thanks EVERYONE for the Congrats and well wishes on Eagle. He is doing very well and will run again on March 10th or the 18th! Still overly excited watching the video on him!!

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Leslie in Mn.
I have emphasized to both offices the importance of meeting with the senators. As a Minnesota native and someone who is not a member of a group that is funded by special interests or any organization, I want to be heard because I am "representing what is right!" Everyone on this board represents what is right: for our horses and for America. Horse slaughter is a disgrace and does not represent the true American or his/her beliefs.
Meeting with the senators is a matter timing on their part. If a meeting takes place in Minnesota I would love to have you there. And any Mn. FOB.
Daryl

ALEX - thanks for the link to the fascinating Dubai Gallery site...I really hope the museum under consideration comes to pass, and have read that Mrs. Chapman (of Smarty Jones fame) is interested...

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DARYL - thanks so much for all your hard work on the booklet - I am finding it extremely helpful...great job!
Nancy

CALL - FAX - CALL!
"DO RIGHT BY BARBARO"

Can't get the webcam on Rosie here at work so that annie in TX's post about the chickens fluffing up the straw, (maid service) was much appreciated. Made me smile.

HEY EVERYONE!!!! THE RACE IS ON IN EQUINE-HEAVEN!!
GO CHECK IT OUT AND LEAVE A COMMENT ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK. GO TO CLICK HERE AND WHERE IT SAYS "COMMENTS" AT THE DAILY UPDATE..POST YOUR COMMENT! WWW.EQUINE-HEAVEN.COM...YOU RULE!!!!

Good Morning FOBs
Deb G......a very BIG CONGRATULATIONS ON "EAGLE'S" win....I am so happy for you. You must be such a proud mama.

So glad to hear that the Happe mare is doing well. Seemed like it was a little scary last night when the cam was turned off.

Spoke with Stephanie this morning. She is noticing that you can see Rosie's feeder under her belly now. Thinks this means Bobby's Lil Angel is in the "ski" position. Don't ask me what that means but it sounds promising.

We're doing so great on HS. The FOBs are really going to see this thing through once and for all. Keep up the good work making those calls and faxes.

The link to GALLERY in the UPDATE gives a glimpse of what could be...and OH MY....BARBARO would love it...

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Pamela:
Thanks for your kind words. However, Michelle in N.C. is co-author. She worked late into the night many times to edit, research and format. She is a critical component of the final version.
However, praise is unnecessary. Michelle and I are dedicated to the nth to end horse slaughter. This project was fueled by that desire. And the Az. FOB ladies, same thing. They are tireless, hard workers. Sherry, Rosemary and Barbara are not talkers: they are doers.
If there is to be praise, it's for all FOBs who have stayed together to complete Barbaro's work. His spirit is obviously alive and well.
Daryl

Very cool is right! (That’s the first time someone has approached Tim because of the site I think.)
The Tim Woolley Racing site is growing daily.
And we need to remember people are coming here, and reading the post.
Alex's your the best, thanks don't seem to cute it!

Daryl great letter.
Gone to do my faxing.

Thanks Cathy Potter. Yes, VERY PROUD...

Good wishes to all FOBS. I called senator voinovich office again today and the aide told me he has received many calls for and against the anti slaughter bill. I have emailed a copy of the anti slaughter bill booklet to their office. It made me realise how important it is to keep calling when the aide said he had had many calls from people who are pro the horse slaughter. PLEASE ALL FOBS FROM OHIO KEEP CALLING SENATOR VOINOVICH'S OFFICE IF YOU HAVEN'T CALLED RECENTLY. BARBARO IS IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER

Hi Alex

Glad that you are in the middle of a heatwave up there. Don't have a heatstroke! Bet your horses are happy about it too.

I saw that there are 121 co sponsors to 503. Is there an amount that is needed, or are we just trying to get as many as possible?

By the way, I wrote to the Queen and told her that it would mean a lot to many of us if she came to the Derby and told her that we are still missing Barbaro and said it would be so nice especially this year. We really could use a boost. I really never thought I'd be writing to the Queen. I got to use my good stationary which seldom come out of the box, ha ha.

Have a good day FOB.

Cathy

Ski position means the foal has positioned itself towards the birth cannel. that means it could be 24-48 hrs away.. I noticed that this morning that the foal had moved up more instead of "round"...

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Deb G. I hope we get to see a picture with your boy Eagle. Congrats!!!

#### Donna (from Atlanta) - Good for you, wouldn't it be great if she showed up and said a few words about Barbaro! Hmmmmm, I don't own good stationary anymore, wonder if you can email Buckingham Palace LOL.

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Been watching Rosie today and looks like she could be entering Stage one of labor..

STAGE 1 - During the first stage of labor which will last from 2 to 24 hours, the muscles of the pelvic girdle relax, allowing the bones to spread so the foal can be positioned toward the birth canal.
**Movement is often noticeable as the foal turns into position. The abdominal wall above the flank and behind the ribs becomes concave, and the tailhead becomes more prominent. Uterine contractions cause nervousness, erratic eating, sweating, pacing, tail switching and frequent urination.

Precious Barbaro: Another day without you and the ache in my heart is still overwhelming. Knowing that someday I will finally see you is what keeps me going...along with working to save your equine family and giving them the respect and beautiful life they deserve. I love you, my beautiful bay colt. Someday Barbaro, someday it will be my turn.

Father, thank you for the "Miracle of Barbaro"

Lost in the Fog: You candle is lit and my love continues to flow all around you. Run happy and in perfect health with my Precious Barbaro all over the heavens. Our Father is so happy to have you both home.

Father, thank you for "The Fog"

Alex: Love your updates and stories of beautiful Fairhill..........look forward to them everyday. Thank you for all your hard work.

Barbaro Family: Keeping all of you in my prayers 24/7 and lighting candles for all in need and the "furry" ones, too.

To My Precious Barbaro:

"I hope that many years from now, I'll not think of your end.
Instead, I'll smile remembering you, my faithful, loving friend."

"Gratitude can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. It makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow."--Melody Beattie

Mary - Rosie has been doing all of those things for the past week! LOL

I do wish she would hurry up!

XXOO

THANK YOU SO MUCH all for updates on Rosie - I'm even more nervous not being able to watch. Cannot wait to go home!!

"The Ski Position" - who would have thought?

Alex - So glad you are having a heatwave, I feel guilty here in Southern California.

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Kathey and Mary L: How do you guys see all those "signs?" Now that all the "maids" (including the human one) have left, all I can see is her eating! Talk about an un-educated eye!!! But, I'll trust you. It has to be soon!

Crossposting...

Horse needs a home! Please cross post!!!

This horse in Berkley County, WV is desperate for a home ASAP. Please
email amanda: slusher3@comcast.net

The horse is over next to Stone Bridge Golf Course. It's over by
the Berkley Co Fair Grounds off of Grapevine Rd. Really easy to find.

Amanda

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Oh, Sally (on-the-spot) . . . she's been showing these signs for a week. I've got to learn more about what to watch for!! LOL

May be a dumb question, but if she goes on for too much longer, does the vet induce? Just curious.

Mary L, "nervousness, erratic eating, sweating, pacing"--that sounds like all of us! :-)

Annie - I have spent alot of time with her over the last month. She has been sweating like crazy for the last week or so, eratic eating for the last week - pacing for the last week or so, although the pacing is getting more frequent. She is grumpier the last two days!

XXOO

Responses to this post have been coming in, several every day, so I will continue to repost until the file sharing links run out...

Thanks to everyone for participating!

*********Anti-slaughter Postcard*********

Hi all-

Edie and I have created an anti slaughter postcard as another method of correspondence with our senators and representatives.
It is eye catching, brief, should get through security quickly, and will be inexpensive to reproduce and mail.

See the ***Anti slaughter postcard*** thread
under Anti Slaughter Issues folder on the forum. If you can't access the forum, send an email to antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net for details on how to download...

We hope you find this useful.
Let's get this legislation passed for Barbaro!

Christian and Edie

P.S. Any feedback regarding getting postcards printed, cost of printing etc. plus any questions,
please email. Thanks!

New Update!!! www.equine-heaven.com

We can see Rosie Simul-cloud!! We're excited to!!

Thanks Mary L and Sally.

This is my first time through this and I am facinated. Any further insights you want to share along the way are most welcomed!

THe more we know and learn about horses, the stronger we will become in our knowlegde to address all the issues. Thank you for sharing this informatiuon with all of us.

Thanks

Leslie in MN

Julie L
LOL...I just thought it was because of my menopause.

Alex,
In my dreams I wish someone with a voice in the media (hint hint)to challenge all the wealthy racing world to match or at least give a million dollars to further Laminitis reserach.
(preferably at UPenn)

After the sum of all that money is totaled, I would then like to challenge the Sheikh of Dubai, who has more money than sand in the desert, to double the monies given by the Jacksons and all others...

Think you could talk to your man in Dubai???

Jeri
Where abouts in So Cal? I'm in La Quinta near Palm Springs.

Thank you for this site. I miss Barbaro so much. I was hoping someone might know where Barbaro is being laid to rest. I have also contacted my Senators in CA. re:Horse Slaughter Bill. I will do it over & over again. It must stop.
Thanks. Bonni Crestline, CA

Donna & Cookie: Was at Aqueduct over the weekend as Eagle was originally supposed to race on Sunday. He was scratched and I had to work Monday so came back! I will be getting a picture of him in the winner's circle, but without me in it - DANG! I do, however, have some pictures of him, him and I, Barbaro, Tim and Alex and other horses and stats on a myspace site I recently created so I could message in regards to horse slaughter! Feel free to check out the scrolling pics at http://www.myspace.com/debrarose8 I feel this is a safe avenue to show some pics! ENJOY!

ALEX.....

YOU ARE VERY COOL!!!!!!

Shirley
California

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Sally, I'm so glad that you're right there keeping tabs on the progress. Your first hand info. is priceless!

You have some "chicken" background, too from Key West, don't you? Are they acting appropriately as they go about their cleaning and fluffing chores?

How are you liking your new digs? It's hard to picture you in a new clim after visualizing you for so long in the Keys. But, I'm workin' on it! LOL

Hello everyone-
please remember to fax and/or call your reps and Senators, in addition the Committee Leaders for S311 and HR503. Let's keep chipping away at this one chip at a time! When slaughter ends, we can know that Barbaro played a huge role in getting us together to fight for this. Still missing him terribly....
Marlene

CONTACT FOR RUTH STACEY

Other than the email address that has been posted, can anyone tell me another way to get in touch with Ruth Stacey regarding her brother's dogs? I have emailed her twice and gotten no response. I'm sure she's very busy and overwhelmed right now, but I may have some people who can help. Please have her contact me at sbreaux@whittier.edu. Thanks!

Steph

MICHELLE IN NC...THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WORK ON YOUR BOOKLET...I AM SO HAPPY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR UNBELIEVABLE WORK...THANKS FROM ALL OF US...

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Deb G. What a fabulous page you've got on MySpace! Both Eagle and Snuff Box are gorgeous. Thrilled about your win yesterday! Love to see good things happen for good people (and good horses!)

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Deb G. Thank you so much for your link. The pictures are fantastic - All of them. Your boy is just beautiful. Loved seeing Salvation and of course our Legend, Barbaro. So great to put a face to a fellow FOB. Congrats again!!!

BONNI....What a sweet post...we all feel the same,so just jump right in. You are so welcome...there are many wonderful things to do here...if you need anything just shout out...someone will answer...and, if they don't...they are probably watching a mare have a foal or making calls and emails...so just use caps...we will find you....

#### Deb G. - Ditto to annie in TX.

OOOPS...BONNI...I didn't answer your question...
THE JACKSON's haven't decided yet...They are considering a MUSEUM so everyone could visit...and it would be there FOREVER...

Click on the BLUE LINK that says GALLERY in ALEX'S UPDATES AT THE TOP...READ THE PARAGRAPH FIRST, THOUGH...IT WILL GIVE YOU MORE INFO...

Alex......thank you for all you do.....Barbaro-will love you forever........sorry if this was already posted and i missed it....

Barbaro's doctor to give talk Feb. 26 at International Polo

Dr. Dean W. Richardson, the surgeon who cared for Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, the colt that had to be euthanized in January because of complications from his breakdown at last year's Preakness, will be the keynote speaker at a by-invitation luncheon Feb. 26 at the International Polo Club in Wellington.

Richardson will, speak on "The Porcelain Warrior: Understanding the Challenges of Equine Surgery."

Richardson is the Raker Professor of Equine Surgery of the Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and the chief of surgery of the University of Pennsylvania's George D. Widener Hospital at New Bolton Center.

The luncheon will begin with a caviar welcome reception at noon, followed by lunch and the presentation at 1 p.m. in the Wanderers Room at the Polo Club, 3667 120th Ave. S., Wellington.

For more information, call Altima International at 833-8283.

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Did anyone notice, while at DEB G's website, what a looker she is? tee hee...WELL...we FOBs are ALL GORGEOUS...but Deb just got an extra helping...LOL

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Could use some help here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jo Bonner House of Reps of Alabama.
He is on the Committee of Agriculture.
Know for a fact, he is trying to stop this bill.
He wrote me last year, and his aide said he has not changed his mind.
If he is on the committee, why can’t everyone call him?
Faxed him Daryl’s booklet, along with the list of cosponsors. And other letters about horse slaughter.
Need some FOB to help. There is only three “ 3” people working on him for the state of Alabama.
Dona, Flicka and myself
Jo Bonner
DC 202-225-4931 Fax 202-225-0562
Mobile office 1-800-288-8721 an 251-690-2811 fax 251-342-0404
Foley AL 251-943-2073 fax 251-943-2093

Please help

### To Pam: I believe you can find your pictures at this website... (sorry it took so long.) They were the good days for him here on earth, now his days are indescribable by us humans.

http://inquirer.philly.com/slideshows/Sports/061123Barbarovist/

There were some pictures of Mrs. Jackson feeding Bobby some grass in his stall at NBC, posted on this site, does anyone know how I can find them? I want to save them in my Barbaro NBC folder. They were so sweet.

Posted by: Pam at February 20, 2007 3:30 PM

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!

Everybody...let's give Debbie La a hand with her representatives and make some calls.

#### Pamela - Agreed, the first thought that crossed my mind when I went on DebG.'s myspace was "Prettttyyyyyyy".

Pamela! HAHAHAH - I wouldn't talk girl! You're a looker too!!! Have horse will travel!! LOLOL

I need to put more pics up - I am working on that!

FLY EAGLE FLY! RUN SNUFF RUN!!
GO BARBARO GO! I am still on a HIGH today! I so need to get TVG! Was bummed that I went all the way to Aqueduct for the weekend and then had to come home only to miss standing in the winner's circle!! UGhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Thanks Cathy Potter
I feel so bad asking for help. But we have to change his mind.

Thanks Donnie & Cookie and Anita in MA!! A great way for many of us to keep in touch would be via myspace for pics and such - its FREE!!!

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After staying up late watching Rosie last night showing me all her lovely poses for the camera - front and back. I need her to have that baby today. I've already had 4 cups of coffee and these bags under my eyes are crazy. Another night like that and I'll have to call in sick tomorrow :)

hi steph, i have just emailed you another way to contact ruth. best hilary

##Hi, could someone blue link the web site for Deb G website, I can't seem to connect.

Thanks,

Judy

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Donna and Cookie... just call in "Birthing a Baby", see what that starts at your work.

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!

Thanks Annie in TX! As a fellow FOB, I feel I have grown pretty closer to many of you so I will share this story! I used to go to local fair races growing up with my father - mother too. My father loved to watch the horses race and bet on them. We had a 122 acre farm up in MA with horses as well - nothing racing, just riding. I used to stand there and say "one day, I'm going to own a racehorse". My parents would say "you're such a dreamer"....Well, In 2006 I purchased my first horse "Eagle" via a partnership with a few folks, not many though as the trainer actually owned the horse. Then, Snuff Box from the same trainer. It has been a wonderful experience and I have been able to meet so many horsey people and get around the racing circuit. Never thought in a million years I would be around top notch horses and people and never thought I would have a WINNER so soon....Let's home Eagle keeps the pace. I purchased Eagle in memory of my father who passed away and then following the death of my dog after 13+ years! My father loved Eagles so if you ask me, this was FATE! Again, anyone interested in going to a race, let me know - I can give a tour of the stable area at Aqueduct or wherever Eagle may be!!! If anyone is ever interested in buying via a partnership, check out sites of "owing a racehorse", etc...my situation is a bit unusual, but there are MANY partnerships you can get into! I lucked out and am able to talk one on one with the trainer often, before and after races and go anytime I would like. I feel like I am the sole owner of Eagle and Snuff Box and it had been a great experience!

Thanks to Barbaro and his clan - the avenues of horse racing have been opened up to so many!

Cathy Potter
Jo Bonner of Alabama
The aide name is Whatson Donald for the American Horse slaughter Prevention Act in DC.
He is out of the office right now. The girl said he will call me back.

Anita in MA and Pamela: I'M BLUSHING! quit it!

:-)

well now, you folks better leave me some messages!

:-)

Debbie. LA: I will call him a few times!!

Alex - Thanks for posting the link to It's the Horse, Stupid. So true. If people knew that all the horses, winners AND LOSERS, were well-treated, I think there would be many more racing fans at the racetracks.

Word of Advice and Caution: DO NOT enter into a horse racing partnership with the thought of WINNING money or profit. In order to stay sane (and have money in your pocket), only enter into horse racing with the thought of having fun, spending some money you are ready to LOSE and can do without and then keep your fingers crossed and have FUN watching your horse/s train and race...

Alex: Thanks for the article!

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Linda Lee - can you imagine what that would start!!!!

ALEX THANK YOU FOR THAT ARTICLE

Hopefully it will inspire ALL racehorse owners to treat their babies with the LOVE and RESPECT they deserve--they need to look no further than Mr. and Mrs. Jackson (and yourself!) for the perfect examples of excellent owners.

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All these gorgeous FOB's running around!!! Dang! (in honor of Dora!) Funny, I don't see a haggared, stay-at-home, middle-aged, nothing-else-to-do soul in the whole lot! Bright, energetic, witty, and active . . . all! And, vocal! Aren't we just SPECIAL!!

Of course, no one has seen a picture of me!!! But I have a good voice on the phone! LOL

Deb G
Thanks so much

Rosie is lying down right now

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Speaking of hot babes...how is our ROSIE girl doing...I hope you all realize...that when she starts to foal...we ALL expect those who see it TO POST IT SO WE DON'T MISS IT!!!!

Can't you just see the angst in my voice...I am running on coffee, too...At 6AM I thought I saw
her tummy moving...then decided I was hallucinating from lack of sleep....

The mares I have seen start pacing in their pen and their heads are really low ...almost nose to the earth...
they then get down...then lay flat...then sit partially up...then lay flat...then maybe even
get up totally...THEY ARE JUST PLAIN AGITATED...
That is the best way I describe it...When they
settle in by laying totally flat they stick their little legs straight out...they are pushing...and boy...YOU ARE REALLY CLOSE...

CK OUT SHANNON ZEENA POST FROM LAST NITE (don't know what time) SHE HAD GREAT DESCRIPTIONS...
THE ONES ABOVE R JUST WHAT I HAVE SEEN OVER AND OVER AGAIN...

Now watch ROSIE'S be totally different! hahahhaha

Rosie is laying down and doing a bit of rolling..normal or not??

Poor baby - she looks so uncomfortable

Oh gosh, Rosie is lying down. Could this finally be it!

OMG ..... THIS GUY IS RIGHT ON THE MONEY...
FOBs READ THIS ARTICLE...PLEASE...IT IS AWESOME...
OMG I GOT CHILLS...THIS GUY GETS IT...TOTALLY!!!!

FROM THE UPDATE at the top of this page...click on the blue link

Update 1506: An excellent opinion piece from the Bloodhorse: It's the Horse, Stupid...

maybe Rosie is napping?? doesn't look like she is in any discomfort

She's on her side! OMG Is this it?

Rosie is laying on her side....

I think she is in labor now

Rosie question?

I don't know anything about horse birthing ...but she was raising her tail every minute or so before she layed down......as it looks like her ears are layed back.....someone just drove up in a truck.

Good afternoon FOB's!

HOUSE AND SENATE PHONE NUMBERS, FAX AND EMAIL

I am making my calls in Honor of Barbaro!

Marky? - Who's office was it that had the lovely aid that wanted to hear from all us???

I think this is it!! She is acting like she is feeling the pain from contractions. see that belly?

Do you pass out "Carrots" when a baby horse is born?

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!

Dang - I might miss the birth - I'll be away from the computer for several hours.

Janice
A forever fan of Barbaro

Is anyone having difficulty logging on to the Discussion/Threads area?

WOW...ROSIE was just falling asleep and did the jerk thingy we all do...hahahahaha

OK..she definitely is uncomfortable for sure...
is she unable to snooze from the foal or just
WILBUR doing his TURKEY LURKEY thingy...?
I think something or someone has caught her attention!

Something is happening!! Check out those ears! Back and forth, back and forth. Where are those white chickens when we need them?

JANICE IN FL...I am no expert, but I swear they are all born at night!

Yep, this is it!! Rosie is in LABOR!!!!!!!

KATHEY....R U SERIOUS????

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Annie - The white chickens may just be the mid wives..LOL

Haha! I just saw Steph wave.!

Oh for heaven's sake, Rosie!! Up again. Is that Stephanie with her now?

AWWWWWWWWWW Did you see how much ROSIE loves STEPHANIE....AWWWWWWWW

WOW...She is hangin low...

Hi FOB's....

### Rosie is lying down and I "think" that this is it. Man I am not getting anything done around this house today....

###RE: Velvet... That dog was an un-wanted dog that someone ditched. He jumped into that persons car and would not leave. He decided to keep Velvet because Velvet refused to get out of the car. That is how Velvet became a wanted dog...... ;-)

Love to all and to Barbaro my Angel......

Come on Rosie.. This is it!!!!!!! :-)

I think Angelica, the one from Eden Quarterhorses, foaled in the day. Her owner expected it to be that night because all the signs were there, but of course nothing would happen during the day; and then she ran around like a crazy person getting ready because it happened in the afternoon, very quickly. She posted about it on her site afterwards.

So who knows?

Awww. She's pinning her ears back at us. "Help me, FOB!"

Rosie is REALLY sweating

Rosie sure is licking her lips a lot and doing the hoochey tail thingy.

OK girl, you're all lined up with the camera. Let's have that foal!!

Oh no, one last snack before the big event! This is soooooo exciting!

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Cathy P--hoochey tail thingy, LOL LOL!!!

While we're watching Rosie let's help out our pal Debbie LA and call her Alabama Reps who are resisting the wishes of the people.

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Could use some help here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jo Bonner House of Reps of Alabama.
He is on the Committee of Agriculture.
Know for a fact, he is trying to stop this bill.
He wrote me last year, and his aide said he has not changed his mind.
If he is on the committee, why can’t everyone call him?
Faxed him Daryl’s booklet, along with the list of cosponsors. And other letters about horse slaughter.
Need some FOB to help. There is only three “ 3” people working on him for the state of Alabama.
Dona, Flicka and myself
Jo Bonner
DC 202-225-4931 Fax 202-225-0562
Mobile office 1-800-288-8721 an 251-690-2811 fax 251-342-0404
Foley AL 251-943-2073 fax 251-943-2093

Please help

Posted by: Debbie L.A. at February 20, 2007 5:44 PM

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Thanks Cathy!! Still wonderring who the nice aid was that told Marky there are more important issues we should be concerned about.

Anyone have that charming aids #

Thank you.

HOUSE AND SENATE PHONE NUMBERS, FAX AND EMAIL

# I just got home and saw a post that Rosie was lying down...I got to the cam, and she had her head in the feed bucket again!

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You can really see that lather Rosie worked up there close to the cam

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Please wait till I get home Rosie!!

Thank you again so much for your updates on Rosie -

REPOST:

CALLING ALL GEORGIA FOB, and FOB WITH GA CONTACTS

Senator Isakson's aides would like to receive LOTS of polite calls about the slaughter bill this week.

:)

Please tell ALL your Georgia friends.

If an aide says there are more important issues for the Senator to be thinking about, don't be taken by surprise -- please have ready a nice, polite reply.

Thanks, Marky!

Posted by: Marilyn/CA at February 19, 2007 6:40 PM

Posted by: Debra, WI at February 19, 2007 7:27 PM

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Cathy Potter and Deb G
The aide returned my call, He ask me if I was the Deborah Jones at " address " I said yes.
He said Bonner had wrote me a letter on the 13th of Feb. Told him I had not received it yet!
Ask him if he had received meny calls. He said No not a lot of calls.
Ask him if Bonner had change his mind. No, he is not a cosponsor.
Thanks for helping me. Have to go email my family and friends, and get them to call.

Darn it. I'm at work and can't watch. Keep up the play by play everyone.

Thanks!!

Alex - Great article in BloodHorse.

Dang..I don't see any lather....

Rosie standing right in front of cam, uncomfy and sweating..

Look from the tail to her right leg , you can see the sweat and on her back also

Linda Lee,

Thanks so much for the addy! FOB's are the best!

I believe In Barbaro - I Believe in Miracles

I can't get the cam at work, so _please_ everyone keep up the updates. Good luck Rosie!

Rosie still in front of the cam. wonder if they put some hay or food there to keep her close to the cam??

Nice to see her upclose!

I don't know...she looks pretty calm to me.

Speaking of babies, I have a baby pic of Barbaro.
It's black and white and I don't know how to post it for you all to see..I am lost on how to do the forum thing...

I enjoyed seeing the Godolphin Gallery. Something similar to blend in with rustic Chester County would be a wonderful tribute to Barbaro and our other local greats. Cate

Debbie L.A.: The more calls they get, the more annoyed the might become and the more they WILL LISTEN!! It always works. Even if they don't like the calls, the more they get, they will eventually listen!

I will call again -- and again if I have to...
I called and they asked "Are you the Debbie that called earlier"? and I said, yes, ONE of the Debbie's which called earlier, and I willc all again until I have his attentino!! :-)

:-)

Rosie is munching againn.... I don't know if I can take this much longer, LOL the suspense is killing me.

Ro & Brady

Well, Kathey, that lasted all of about 60 seconds, huh? LOL

Marilyn/CA: It is her second, after all. I felt a little more confident with my second, too. That was just up until I hyper-ventilated!

GOD SPEED ROSIE!!!!!

FOB's,
As we wait for Rosie, I thought I would post something you might enjoy that you can take part credit for...you all are making a difference!
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As we wait for the 110th Congress to take action on the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, we must not lose momentum. Last year our voices were heard loud and clear and we must continue our mission stronger than ever. As reported by equineonline.net (The Killing Floor), Some congressional offices received more calls in favor of the U.S. horse slaughter ban than they did regarding the recent Supreme Court nominations or Hurricane Katrina. One Senate office, fielding a call every six minutes, begged a Humane Society lobbyist to ward off the siege. "They couldn't function".

###Harriette, are you registered for the discussion forum?

LOVED "It's the Horse, Stupid." That is exactly right. Racing fans love HORSES, and love it when they are treated well.

**** Yes, Kathy I am registered.

Chicken Invasion!!!!

While we all wait "patiently" for Rosie to birth that baby, here's another reminder of what our job is to DO RIGHT BY BARBARO...

FAX - CALL - FAX!

GOOD MORNING BARBARO, ALEX, FANS OF BARBARO -
You guys are great! I could just see it......
"Fan's of Barbaro make headlines impacting law maker decisions with the passing of the AHSPA!" - (fingers crossed)

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On another note, some of you have asked why you haven't seen the new cosponsors on the cosponsor list. If you have received comments from your Senators and/or Representatives telling you that they will cosponsor the bill but see that after 10 days they have not done so, please contact them again urging them to do so. You'll have better luck speaking with the aide that is taking care of the horse Slaughter bill or the animal welfare bills.

As for the cosponsorship process, here's how it works;
If your Senator or Representative wishes to cosponsor the AHSPA, he/she should contact the chief sponsor's office ( Senator Landrieu's or Representative Schakowski's) and request to be listed as cosponsors. A specific aide keeps a form listing the cosponsors and adds the new cosponsors to it. It is up to the chief sponsor when he/she submits the list with the new cosponsors for publication on the Congressional Record. Usually the updated list is posted online within 24 to 48 hours.

...and finally...here's a REPOST

Good Morning FOB's......

It’s important to remember that even though congress is on recess, their aides will still be there. And they are the ones you need to speak to. They keep a daily tally and report how many calls and faxes come in on any issue. And, sometimes it’s better because they have more time to listen to you.

The aides have a TREMENDOUS amount of influence on the decisions of your reps. They need to be our friends!! Just make sure you try to get the name of the aide that is handling this particular bill (House HR503 and Senate S311). Be polite and courteous when stating your request.

Just cause they're on recess, we are NOT. We got tons done last year when they were on
Recess, which was almost always towards the end.!!

The number of co-sponsors has not changed as of today but we can expect some activity by next week. We can make the difference!

Links to co-sponsors and committees will follow shortly.

Have a great day!!!

Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at February 20, 2007 1:44 PM

Posted by: Debra, WI at February 20, 2007 4:01 PM

## Gosh Rosie. Get your head out of the bucket and put the other end to work.

Has anyone heard from Ruth regarding her brother's furkids and homes?

# Rosie is now sneaking nibbles out from Misty's stall.

Good day FOBs. Alex, I love reading about your mornings with Tim's horses. Thank you.

I am still working on Congressman Waxman. I don't know what the hold-up is, since he should clearly re-up -- but they just keep saying they "don't know" whether he is going to co-sponsor...even though I'm quite sure he will. The animal welfare aide is out this week, but when I explained the strategy to the aide who answered the phone -- of strategy of front-loading the co-sponsorship list for early action -- he said he would get this on the Congressman's radar. I will call AGAIN in a few days.

I'm sorry...this horse is not doing ANYTHING. She is playing nosey with Misty...she is not in any kind of visible distress. I think she turned it off again.

Hola Barbaro Nation,

My eyes are bleary from watching babies.Yep I broke my dryspell thanks to Shannon and am now 2 for 6. Thanks Shannon.........Rosie PLEASE.

I called senator Isakson's office and spoke to a much nicer aid who took my call seriously. What a difference a day makes!

# I'm so glad to read in Alex's update that Tim was acknowledged at Laurel. As we all know, Tim has been very gracious in allowing us to use his site. :-)

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That was real nice of someone to mention Mocha and how she must be missing our Barbaro...like us...

I feel like we are going to be on the front page...ANTI-HORSE SLAUGHTER BILL PASSED BY HUGE MARGINS.....

Hi All

Thanks for the news, Alex. That article is great. Let's hope that everyone gets it, who hasn't already. Let's hope the Jacksons, and all those in our cluster here can be examples for everyone.

Really gotta run off, I had to check on little Miss Tail Flicker. Of all the chicken-loving, eye-batting girly-girls, she takes the oats. Come on Rosie. Poot that foal out okay????

Love to all
Cheryl

FOB's,
As we wait for Rosie, I thought I would post something you might enjoy that you can take part credit for...you all are making a difference!
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As we wait for the 110th Congress to take action on the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, we must not lose momentum. Last year our voices were heard loud and clear and we must continue our mission stronger than ever. As reported by equineonline.net (The Killing Floor), Some congressional offices received more calls in favor of the U.S. horse slaughter ban than they did regarding the recent Supreme Court nominations or Hurricane Katrina. One Senate office, fielding a call every six minutes, begged a Humane Society lobbyist to ward off the siege. "They couldn't function".

Posted by: Debra, WI at February 20, 2007 7:16 PM

You are SO RIGHT DEBRA!!!

WE CAN DO THIS!!

HOUSE AND SENATE PHONE NUMBERS, FAX AND EMAIL

###Harriette,
I don't know how to post photos so they show up within a post on the forum, but I know how to post them as an attachment that you click on and then you can see the photo in a separate window. I just posted a photo of two of my cats to make sure I could do it right! Is that what you want to do? It isn't very hard. I'd love to see the picture you have.

Kathie I saw your Kiddenbabies They are so handsome! Thank you! will post my flame point monster's photo later tonight.

Harriette If you have the ability to copy a photo from your hard drive, it will attach to a post in the Discussion Boards. You can right click "copy" on the photo, then go to the Discussion Board, start a new thread ( or add to an existing thread ) and right click "paste" and it will transfer! Looking forward to seeing your photos

Love to all
Cheryl

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Cheryl J - any pictures of precious Babee???

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Cheryl I just realized I didn't send you a photo of my flame point princess!!! I cannot find your email so email me if you still have mine. :-)

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Marky

Hay Georgia neighbor, thanks for the update regarding Senator Isakson. He still has not responded to my e-mail. What aid did you talk with and do you have a phone number?

Mel in Alpharetta Georgia

# OMG is this it?

For all those like myself whose Senators & Rep already co-sponsor.....get out your address book and ask your family, friends, co-workers, anybody and everybody to make the calls. And then ask them to do the same with their address book. You can use the links provided for all the fax & phone numbers. This will greatly expand our call range. I have a specific group set up who receives an update from me everyweek whether it be a new link or an interesting article. WE NEED HUGE NUMBERS PEOPLES.....and we can do all this while watching the "surfer girl" on the foal cam.

# I just lost Rosie's cam? Did anyone else?

Yep, lost it here too

I did too Sarah!

:(

Yes.

Lost the camera too, said something about a server error
Krys

# argggggggggggg

Yeah, I just lost it, too. Got a message, "Media Server cannot connect to Camera/Live source server." Oy.

Laurie

also lost it

also lost it

Must be another server error cause she didn't look to me like she was doing anything to indicate impending birth. Stephanie would call or email me if she felt this was it.

# I hope Rosie holds it in til the cam is back on .. poor thing, first we fuss for her to hurry, now we fuss for her to wait lol

Well....while we're taking a little break in the action....we could make a call or two.

I've lost the server connection intermittently. It doesn't usually last long. Just try opening up the cam page again. Gosh I _wish_ I could be watching!

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Cheryl, thank you! I thought Robbie and Cor were looking particularly adorable there. Looking forward to seeing your kidden too!

good idea

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Hi Julie!
I have yours at my home addy, which is clmrunner@aol.com

I'll send one to you too of the monsturman Puddmonsturtoneous - he says he's just fluffy NOT !

Cheryl

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Kathie, they are very hansum kiddens Love the pose :)

Cheryl

Rosie's Back!

Ro & Brady

I just got the Rosie cam back!!

Yeaahhhh!!!
Rosie's back.

Jo at TB Friends

Jo is giving away more horses. Love the two new geldings. One has a gray tail!

Rosie is back!

Rosie is back!

We need to name that white chicken who's always hangin' out.

Man this is really starting to make me shake. Glued to this computer watching Rosie walk around in circles is driving me nuts!!!!! Come on girl.... have that kid... I need to get some stuff done. Barbaro made a mess last night and I need to clean it up. I can't even get in the bath cause I know if I do, she will have her baby..........

((( Angel Barbaro )))

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Hello Nina....
Did the midnight raiders leave you a mess...Judy posted earlier that the left tracks in her house.

Anyone know if Rosie is waxed up yet, and if she is driping milk?
If she is not we will have along wait!

YAY - she's back! Okay...to paraphrase Hattie McDaniel (or was it Butterfly McQueen?), "I don't know nothin' 'bout birthin' no horsies." Is Rosie actually in labor now? Is this imminent? I mean, should I even attempt to go start dinner? LOL! And did they trim her tail or something so it doesn't get in the way? Oh...and are those chickens I'm seeing in there with her? I swear I just saw a big red chicken go by.

Laurie (the *thud* you hear after she delivers will probably be me passing out cold and falling out of my chair...but I'm watching anyway!)

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Debbie: embarrassed to ask???? what is waxed up...I am sure preparations for our baby to come.

### Joan.. Man you would not belive the mess that he left here for me. I can't clean it up either cause I am GLUED to this PC for Rosie. Now she is flirting with the horse next door.........

(( Barbaro Angel 4-Ever ))

When you watch this years Derby contenders( and pretenders) you will again see just how great BARBAROS' races were and just what a special talent he had.
So far this year most contenders are looking more and more like pretenders. The consistency isn't there. HE was a definition of consistency. Again the measuring stick of the great ones always comes out when they no longer race. And so far this year, BARBARO still looks like the 3yr old of the millenium.

GOD BLESS BARBARO--LONG LIVE HIS MEMORY.

I'M UNDER THE WEATHER, HOPE YOU ALL ARE BEING GOOD BOYS & GIRLS TODAY!!

THANKS WENDY, SHAN FOR DOING THE BLUE LINKS. I HOPE I LINKED THAT ONE CORRECTLY FOR U THIS MORNING WENDY.

THANKS!!!
CHERYL G

HOUSE AND SENATE PHONE NUMBERS, FAX AND EMAIL

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Hi MEL,

Sorry for the late response. I am at the office and they keep wanting me to work, can yoy believe that, LOL!

As for the aide: I am not even sure I got her name because she immdeiately went on the offensive. She was upset because she had to pick up the phone on president's day??? It was at Johnny Isakson's office at 202-224-3643 in Washington DC.

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Nina...a baby only comes here and there...the mess can wait....have fun...

Did you see Surfer Girl saying Hi to us?

Hi Mike C
Good to hear from you
I couldn't agree more

OK everyone I think I will make the supreme sacrifice and go run a couple of errands, because surely the minute I get into my car Rosie will have that baby....

Cathy Potter, I think we should name the white chicken "Blanche", since the french word for white is blanc

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Laurie too funny

Julie L
Blanche it is unless anyone else wants to throw a name in the pot.

LAURIE - You missed yesterday afternoon when the chicken kept going in Rosie's pen.

We were sure he was trying to commit suicide by pregnant mare - we were just waiting for Rosie to drop kick him right out of the pen.

Or possibly Dropkick...after the chicken discussion yesterday.

Blanche the Chicken...I like it. I can hear Rosie now, "hey Blanche, can't you see I'm a little busy here??? can't a gal get some privacy??"

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MIKE C...I was just thinking today..."I can't wait
for MIKE C to tell us about the races!"

I am so happy to see you!

Thanks Pam, anything you'd care to ask??

I AM working on "the call", BUT it must be perfect, I only have 1 last chance at it and it must be perfect.

GOSH MIKE...you are given me chills again...

I agree 100%...with the field this yr...it is more like "shoulda, coulda, woulda" than DID!
I can literally see, thanks to you, the moment
BARBARO WOULD HAVE MADE HIS MOVE...what he would
have done here...or there...that distinctive look
of his...OMG...BUT IT IS A JOY!!!!!

Debbie: embarrassed to ask???? what is waxed up...I am sure preparations for our baby to come.

Posted by: JOAN ROYA at February 20, 2007 8:40 PM

Joan
there is another name for that, but the milk hardens and it looks like wax from a candle on there tets. Milk dripping she ready to go.
Where is her update?

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Mike every call has been wonderful. I know the last one will be just right. Warn me so I can get out the towels while I read it.

ROSIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. I wanna BabYYYYYYYYYYY

So far with this years field, he won by 6 1/2 last year, it would have been more like 16 1/2 with this years crop so far..

Everone is saying " wait till NO BIZ LIKE SO BIZ learns how to run and matures". Wheres the guarantee he ever will???..Some show flashes like Show Biz does, but never can put it together. Thats why BARBARO was such a wonder. A complete horse as he only turned 3...He truly captured lightning and put it in his bottle...

Barbaro BEGAN racing at a level that, for other horses is considered mature. It's almost scary to go back and read that they thought he hadn't peaked on dirt yet...that they were thinking of taking him to England for turf racing...And stronger EVERY DAY.

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I know Marky, can you believe that our boss wants us to work!! Rosie is due anytime, there are officials to call!!HAHAHA

I callled Sen. Chambliss and got a really nice aide. Carolyn for anyone here in GA.

Sue H
You're in Georgia? Have you gotten Marky's sniffy aide in Isakson's office?

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MIKE C - if we only could have "saved time in a bottle!" He really was a miracle, wasn't he? He wasn't even "officially" three when he was just kicking butt on any surface/track condition he faced.
VIVA BARBARO!

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waxing up is when the mare starts to drip milk and it will dry on her "teats". more wax, closer to birth BUT not all mares show or do this.. dripping/flowing milk is another sign but again, not all will do this

Marylyn..

He WAS better on turf than dirt..Just how SCARY was that????..
And as far as peaking, he was far from peaking as a RACEHORSE on any surface..
His talent was barely tapped, and I will always say he could have been the best ever..BAR NONE...thats just how great he was..
He is already a legend, a great one. And his legend will only grow.

Jeri,

You're right, I missed the invading chicken. Just figured out how to configure my system for this about an hour ago. I see all these little...things...moving around in her stall. Itty-bitty equine Lamaze coaches???

All I know is I'm sitting here eating chocolate, knitting, reading this board and watching Rosie...talk about multi-tasking!

Laurie

One of our projects as AZFOB is to contact horse feed companies to see if they will give a percentage to horse rescues once the bill is passed.

If any of you are horse people (or not) we could use you to help us contact these companies. Purina is probably the biggest. I will get more information for you in the near future. The more people they hear from the better.

Thanks.

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Marilyn, I got a guy, his name was Tyler. He was okay, he took my info, nothing more.

At Chambliss office, Carolyn was a sweetheart, I was able to talk with her. She said they had several calls on this issue and that is good for a slow day.

It's nice to sit here talking about the excitement of watching him race. Brings back the chills and thrills of the good times.

NANCY..

He was only 3 yrs and 6 days old when he made a shambles of the Derby..
And light years ahead of the rest of his class.And remember, Secretariat was great on both turf and dirt also.

Here we go again....server dropped

Just lost Rosie again - I think those chickens are messing around...

Mine too!

Good, Barb. Let us know. Purina has already stepped up to the plate with the new Kentucky farm, I think that article said...so, a good sign.

Down again!

The horses this yr don't have the guns that BARBARO had...HIS POWER HIS SPEED...

I think of BARBARO this way...WHEN HE RAN...HE FULFILLED EVERY RACING FANTASY YOU MIGHT HAVE IN
YOUR HEAD...BUT HE DID IT FOR REAL...

You know how you see a picture in your mind of what would happen if a horse was the ULTIMATE...

BARBARO WOULD GIVE YOU THAT DREAM...THAT ONCE IN A LIFETIME FEELING...THAT EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE TO A PLACE YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN...YOU HAVE NO SENSE OF TIME OR SPACE...THERE IS ONLY BARBARO....BARBARO...BARBARO...
POWERING THROUGH THE REST...NOT EVEN BREAKING A SWEAT...
JUST AS PRETTY AS YOU PLEASE...NO PROBLEM...
THE HORSE OF THE MILLINEUM

OMG...It is very Spring-like here in FL,and the air smells like the big races are just up ahead....I AM SO HAPPY...SO TOTALLY HAPPY...

THE HORSE OF THE MILLINEUM...OUR BARBARO

Here's what gives me chills and a few tears....

"AND HERE COMES BARBARO.....IN A SUBLIME PERFORMANCE....."

Just loved the way he said "sublime"

I was at Gulfstream when Invasor won the Donn..He's a great horse, but the presence of BARBARO in the walking ring and on the track was at a higher level and even INVASOR..

I am not being biased, I'm just saying what I saw and how it felt for both of them. Even just watching his replays of the HOLY BULL and Florida Derby on the screen at Gulfstream that day, you got chills, you saw the greatness.

We were so lucky. Even if it could not last -- we were so lucky.

Just lost Rosie cam,-hope the baby comes soon.

"One brief shining moment....."

We were in Camelot weren't we?

And his physical presence...he was so big for one so young, and so imposing...was it Peter Brette who said he had "gears they hadn't yet discovered"?
And you know that presence continued in the ICU when his life was changed so much...everyone who saw him commented on (a) his size and (b) his presence...
I think it was at the Derby prior to post-parade when a reporter said that even the other horses seemed to take a step back in awe...

BARBARO - I WILL ALWAYS BE IN AWE OF YOU!

And when Durkin called the finish, his last words were, " and he saved plenty for the Preakness".....

He was a ferrari racing against hyundais'..

Yeh..Our Boy was certainly wise beyond his years....in many many ways. With everything he did.

Mike C...
I know you love the ponies....I know there will never be another like him...not ever...But you just keep looking for that sparkle in the eye out there in the paddock. Just keep trying to catch a glimpse of greatness, and clue us in when you find one that looks close.

We Miss you Big B.. we really really miss you.
But we are so greatful that we got to see you while you were here and we will do everything we can to honor you from this day forward. You are in our hearts forever.

Leslie in MN

Hope everything's ok with Rosie - camera usually comes back on pretty quickly...

You'd have to go across the ages to put together a race that was in his class. Now the races in heaven -- those would be something to see.

when I saw him in the paddock at the Preakness, I laughed. He was so imposing, had the swagger. It was like " ha, YOU think you can beat me???..

I NEVER saw a horse so young look that good.

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Marky and Sue H.

I am at work and its almost time to call it a day. I'll call both Isakson and Chambliss on Wednesday. Talks with you on Wednesday, Mel in Alpharetta Georgia

Yes. His story is archetypal. It's why we have this idea that someone can be so good that they make the gods jealous. Exactly his story.

Leslie..

My derby horse this year is ADORE THE GOLD..

BUT..

he pales in comparison to BARBARO..NO One THIS YEAR CAN HOLD HIS BRIDLE.
Nice ones will come along, but great isn't a term I toss around lightly. HE WAS GREAT.

I hope I have another 40 years on this earth, but as sure as Im sitting here, I KNOW I WILL NEVER see a horse that good again..

Mike C and All
WONDERFUL posts about our Barbaro

Am tearing up again...I just cannot seem to get beyond the "why" yet.

Goodnight Barbaro, our Shining Star...

I will look into the heavens as always for you..Run free, run pain free..but in our hearts we miss you so much.

Yes, we have or always will have the Camelot of our dreams...we can say down the years, yes we know THE HORSE, BARBARO...and we live in the House that Barbaro Built.

HIS LEGACY WILL LIVE ON!!!!

Please remember to fax, email, call, whatever it takes to get the Barbaro Bill passed swiftly...

Remember the spoken and unspoken requests, the ones suffering, the ones who needs a helping hand..after all we are family.

Pray for the Fallen Angels, and we speak for the ones who cannot speak for themselves...Remember all animals large or small...they all need love and care.

Thank you for this wonderful day...Have A Lovely Evening.

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Thank you, Alex and Tim.

Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson...for your gift of love, for letting us be part of the Barbaro World.

Dr. R. and Staff...you are in our prayers.

Get ready for the Midnight Raiders...Barbaro and the Gang..

When it comes to Barbaro, the word lucky is a understatement. We are all Blessed to have know this Wonderful Horse. The words sometimes are just not there for me, when I think about what was and what should have been.

OH NO....just got home and lost the RosieCam????
Did anyone else lose the connection????

no rosie cam????

OMG MIKE...cannot believe you just said that...
in SEAN CLANCEY'S new book BARBARO...etc...
He talks about the PREAKNESS...and describes EXACTLY then scene as you are telling it...

He said the entire field...owner...jocks...trainers...KNEW THEY WERE BEATEN...HE TOWERED OVER THEM...HE SAID

"BARBARO ARRIVED LOOKING LIKE HE HAD BEEN ARMOURALED"

HEHEHEHE

good morning every one --alex and fans of barbaro
i got a celestial bolt
1. rosie and her chickens=
,may she be safe today and the birth go great,i am tuned in.even
though i dont have the cam on my i book and have to work away form home.
...
2. what and why did the hollywood track racing officials
give away their extra profit of 300,ooo dollars, for bets
instead of taking responsibility for other break downs and other track
conditions that are poor and part of the problems barbaro wants us to
take care of????

a portion ,even small , to give to rescue farms and retirement of
racehorses and laminitis?

3. what about roy jacksons repeated requests to support and aid the
backstretch workers?
what about that? what do we do about that?
anyone out there ,let me know
...
what IS IT LIKE FOR BARBARO, UP there, AND WE ARE DOWN HERE?

...maybe the track and breeders association
think we are going away
...but barbaro is listening--
...i remember him in his stall
brave, courageous.. 8 months..
i feel him,his great passionate charm and soul
...
telephone fax and plan to take on one rep in congress on one committee,
for barbaro..
...we are getting closer
no more horse slaughter for their meat on dinner .plates..can you
imagine?
eating your race horse that gave you their all? .
...what if you cant feel? and dont care? right, i heard some whopper
articles like this
...
4. everyone who is in pain..and mourning
other loses
on top of dealing with our barbaro
bless you
, ..may you be comforted today
in knowing you have the great capacity to love and hence
grieve..not much consolation..at this moment
but the burden will be weaved in to a beautiful tapestry--- beautiful..
look at all the wonderful things the fans of barbaro have accomplished
from painting, poetry , films, legislation, track surfaces,gardens , a
bench, nbc care of staff.. prayer circles
all quiltings of horse rescues..retirement homes for horses who have
given so much
...foals
who are born and discarded so cruelly
...mrs jacksons favorite..call to action
..help the foals.
..to live a good life..
lets go.
..the snow is melting .. blood moving and soul growing
it all hurts like heck..but..we feel..we feel
in the light
for barbaro

martita
...

Sorry about the typing and spelling gang..I am going on my second day without sleep...and it is
showing...I apologize...I just can't seem to leave this wonderful place...

That photo "Barbaro Arrives" -- we know that look.

I think I am going to be able to make it home before Rosie has that baby and now the cam is off again?

Have not seen any emails from Sally - she must be over there with Rosie - (At a distance)

It has taken me more than three weeks to be able to post this without a TOTAL breakdown...

"The ride with you was worth the fall, my friend, didn't we almost have it all?"

I need to go for awhile. Hold the fort.

Yes, the rosiecam is down. There was a problem earlier, too. Hopefully it will be back soon.

MIKE....*gasping and clutching her hand to her heart* "YOU WERE THERE...YOU SAW HIM*....

If she has that kid with that cam off I am going to SCREAM!!!!!! I have not taked a shower or nothing today watching Rosie walking around in circles........... :-)

Love to all and Angel Barbaro......

mike c: So glad to see you posting...It is always a joy to read your thoughts and comments....And yes, Big B's greatness is very evident as we start to look at this year's crop of 3 year olds...

Barbaro was something special - greatness doesnt come around often...

Lisa in Colorad

PAM..

I haven't read any exerpts from Mr Clancys book, however I ordered it already.

It was such a powerful feeling when you saw him. The only other time I saw anything like it was in hockey when both Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky were in their primes. They could take over a game at will, just like Barbaro winning at will.

I guess its was kind of like the ALAMO, you fought, you had too, but you knew doom was knocking on your door, it was only a matter of time.

#### Leslie... you are so right it was an honor. I do not follow horses as much as others here, but I will never see another horse without thinking of Barbaro. And when I get to heaven I will see my humans, pets, and then the BIG BOY, "Barbaro". Also, will try to see the horse that threw me off some 45 years ago now. But for now I have to work on getting there.

But we are so grateful that we got to see you while you were here and we will do everything we can to honor you from this day forward. You are in our hearts forever.
Leslie in MN
Posted by: Leslie in MN at February 20, 2007 9:22 PM

### Pam... hope you can use since it was a video, don't even begin to know how to convert to pictures for your scrap book.

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!

yes I was there...but I rather not get into talking about anything after he broke thru the gate.

************************************************

LADIES AND GENTLEMAN...I AM PROUD TO ANNOUNCE...

WE ARE ON HIGH ALERT FOR THE FIRST FOAL BORN
INTO BARBARO'S LEGACY

REPEAT....HIGH ALERT

*************************************************

Great posts this afternoon - thanks all.
I can't watch Rosie at work, so hearing about her and Blanche has brought smiles.
Also, great visuals of Barbaro and descriptions of his greatness. Those who saw him in person - I am so envious! It's so true - he was like a freight train - a perfect, stunning, handsome colt. And so true, there will never be another like him - certainly not what he has accomplished in live and tragically, in death

No WAY MIKE...NO WAY...

NO WAY NO WAY

Oh Nancy...
That is beautiful

thanks,,I really appreciate it.

High alert and NO Cam to see it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rosie cam is up.

Barbaro is a once in a lifetime horse.

I remeber an interview with Peter Brette. He was asked if he thought there would ever be another horse like Barbaro. He simply said "no".

What should have been.....

It is so great to read these posts about Barbaro's races. I too have tears in my eyes.

Blanche brought the whole flock in.

Just got out of the meeting>.. Hi alert????????

Mike C.

I am humbled by the priviledge of having "known" Barbaro!

Ro & Brady

Hang tough Rosie!!!!!

Can anyone take "screen shots" of her and post them in the discussion forumn for those of use with old time computers?

Pat G
Proud Member
Fans of Barbaro

Hay Everyone - I was at MHR for a little while - visited with Rosie for a few minutes - she was in the love me - oh don't touch me - love me - get the hell away from me - mood. She looks good! Will she have the baby today? Only God knows the answer to that one!

XXOO

Nancy...I can't even think that way it just crushes the heart right out of me...thinking of his ability and knowing that he could have crushed ALL OPPOSITION is just TOO HEARTBRAKING for me!!!!!

It gets my mind going places it shouldn't....like conspiracy theories etc and I don't want to go there but it's lurking there in the depths of my innermost subconcious and I know that it's useless to go there but it's utter and complete grief sweeping over me sometimes and I get ANGRY and want to blame anyone...someone !!!!

AWWWWWE....I JUST LOVE HIM SO MUCH....I want him to have what was due him and he didn't get his HOY and I'm still p---ed about that!!!!OH I could go on but it's useless I know that......

Pamie
What do you mean by HIGH ALERT?

The other day at the track, guys were talking about this years derby etc..
One gentleman gave me I think the greatest compliment I ever got. He told everyone that I said Barbaro would win the derby long before anyone even knew who he was. This was coming from a guy who bets thousands a day. That almost brought me to tears.

Hi all,

Yes, Mike C, you are so eloquent and perceptive. You too, Pamela. Reading about this year's crop just reinforces my admiration for the extraordinary being that was Barbaro. They are light years from him. The only other horse in my lifetime who came close was the great Secretariat. In his name and memory, we WILL accomplish great things.

Alex: Who would've thought that 40 degrees would feel balmy? Thanks for the great links. The guy at Bloodhorse really gets it.

Harriette Brillianthawk: I like your challenge idea. Let's ensure that we end laminitis in our lifetimes.

Let's picture the headline ANTI HORSE SLAUGHTER BILL PASSES BY A LANDSLIDE. Because we WILL make it happen.

Peace,
Buckeyes for Barbaro
Kathy from Toledo and the cats

You guys are making me tear up talking about Big B's greatness...I just went back and loooked at his races - What acceleration - He made it look so easy - He would just change gears, and blow past them all...I think, in fact, it was so easy for him....

Lisa in Colorado

the chickens seem to be annoying her at the moment

**************************************************

ROSIE IS GONNA HAVE HER FOAL SOON....HIGH ALERT

ROSIE IS GONNA HAVE HER FOAL SOON....HIGH ALERT

MARIBEL..

there was no conspiracy,,none..just BAD LUCK.

###
Looks like a party at Rosie's

I would like to fax a letter to all the people on the energy & commerce committee to urge them to co-sponsor and pass this bill, but is there no central listing of their fax #s? I can't believe that activist groups wouldn't provide a phone/fax web listing for every senator & rep so that people like us don't have to reinvent the wheel over every issue.

someone posted a link earlier today but it did not go anywhere.
thanks.

wish they'd get the cam problems worked out, also. worried about her being overdue, then worried we will miss the birth. very frustrating day.

Every time I think about B and the Preakness I feel horribly sick in my stomach.

Are those chickens part of the delivery team????
I count at least 3

**********************************************

THAT IS WHAT IT MEANS....HIGH ALERT...

sorry...panic stricken/sleep deprived Auntie Pamie here....

Poor Rosie does not look happy....come on girl you can do it!

They are the mid-wives!!

MIke C

I guess we cant spend our next forty years looking for another Barbaro... cuz there never will be. He was one in a Millenium like you said.

I just really hope that you never loose your wonderful passion and enthusiasum for the sport. I know you saw the whole thing happen...Start to Finish...literally right before your eyes. That had to be tough. Really tough.

But we need guys like you to stay with this sport and carry on Barbaros banner. We have to change a few things about it. Make it what it really can be. So we can show the world what he really did....more than just win the Derby in 06.

He changed History.

He was Barbaro.

Leslie in MN

Pamela

Rosie?? Are you sure

Mike C...I KNOW THAT....the mind just wanders sometimes !!!!

####
Those chickens better watch out - she may get snacky again

those chickens are the bed fluffers!!!! look at them goooo LOL

Alex, you are ALWAYS one step (hoof?) ahead of me! I just emailed the Editor of Bloodhorse asking him to forward my message to Sarah Reschly, the author of the piece you linked in the latest update 1506. Anyone else who wants to email the editor, the addy is:
rpaulick@bloodhorse.com

As I've mentioned before, I feel that emailing the authors of horse welfare pieces we endorse, and the respective editors of the publications in which they appear, is yet another active thing we can do in furtherance of Barbaro's causes.

Here's an excerpt of my email to the Editor of Bloodhorse and [hopefully] to Ms. Reschly (who is herself active in TB rescue):

subject line: Sarah Reschly's "It's the Horse, Stupid" online 2/20/07

Dear Editor -

Hi. Thanks for running this beautiful piece. Needs to be said - and so well said.

I notice that Ms. Reschly is in the Chicago area, as am I. ...

Could you please forward this to her, and/or furnish me an email address where I may reach her personally? THANK YOU! [my ID info omitted]
---------------

Dear Ms. Reschly -

As a lifelong horse-lover and horse owner, I personally adopted, rehabbed and placed a broken-legged Illinois TB in the 80's. Lately I've become more active in anti-horse slaughter, track safety, and rescue in the wake of the Barbaro saga. I thank you for your beautiful piece on what really matters in racing - from a business perspective. Putting it in those terms is highly persuasive even to the hard-hearted. Great angle!

I see you are in the Chicago area. I am in NW Indiana, but my music endeavors take me to Chicago. ... My original solo act includes many horse-related songs. I am looking for opportunities to help rescue efforts any way I can, and if you have any venues where we could furnish music for a benefit or something like that, I'm more than thrilled to do that, and so are my bandmates. ...

Thanks again for what you are doing - and especially for "It's the Horse, Stupid!" Great piece.

And if you've never visited the site that spawned the "Friends of Barbaro" who are active in ongoing rescue - from the training stable that was his last home before his hospitalization - allow me to point you there: [giving TWR URL]

C[h]ordially - CJ [my ID info omitted] [end of email]

#########
We're still impatiently waiting for Rosie at MHR to deliver. I finally figured out how to increase the size of the marestare viewing screen (thanks for the help, Mary L). Lots of chicken activity! Can hardly wait for the baby to come.

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)

Leslie...

AMEN..

I won't lose my passion for it,I love finding the diamond before everyone knows about it. But one thing I can honestly say, the hole he has left can never be filled, not for me ..

But I will promise you, I will never, ever stop preaching the word of Barbaro. NEVER.

I can't bear watching a chicken massacre, the baby alone could squash 2!!!!

AUNTIE SALLY...could you go over and clear out those chickens....I don't blame Rosie....who would want to have a baby with all those farm animals hovering around....unsanitary !!!!! HOLD ON ROSIE !!! AUNTY SALLY'S COMING TO THE RESCUE...... SHEWWWW CHICKIES SHHHHHHEEEEEEWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I finally found my way to Rosie CAM - how cool is that. Sounds like I'm just in time too! The chickens beat me to it!

Wouldn't that be...kind of like a feather bed for the baby?

Laurie

##Mike C., your passion for horse racing is uplifting and I enjoy your comments here. Reading everyone's posts here about his racing career is so soothing but it still hurts. I just plain miss him.

Rosie, be patient girl, everything will be ok soon and you'll have a foal to mother soon.

Alex, thank you once again.

Good night sweet prince.

Good night everyone.

Judy

FIRE AT THE FAIR GROUNDS--RACING CANCELLED AFTER RACE 6..

LOL Laurie,

This is starting to sound like last night: we got really loopy in the equine maternity ward.

The book, "Barbaro- America's Horse" was waiting for me today upon arriving at home!! You Got Mail and it is Barbaro related! What could be better???
The book includes a poster and colored pictures.
jan

Is it my imagine or are Blanche and the chicks tearing up the house?

You have to see the whole picture. All those chickens and Wilbur the Turkey - go from stall to stall - looking for bites to eat and straw to fluf. It just happens to be Rosie's turn - although I will admit there are more in there than normal. Must be something in the air! LOL

XXOO

OK Rosie.... Go 4 it.... You can do it girl. Tell the Chickens to go to the next stall and leave you alone......

(( Barbaro ))

Mike C

HIGH FIVE!

Leslie in MN

((((mike c)))) your posts are giving me chills. This years Derby crop seems weak compared to last years and yet "our" boy blew them away.

I never thought in my lifetime that there would be any horse that could compare to the Great Secretariat....but I was wrong. How I miss him...

(((Rosie)))

Pat G
Proud Member
Fans of Barbaro

good morning every one --alex and fans of barbaro
i got a celestial bolt
1. rosie and her chickens=
,may she be safe today and the birth go great,i am tuned in.even
though i dont have the cam on my i book and have to work away form home.
...
2. what and why did the hollywood track racing officials
give away their extra profit of 300,ooo dollars, for bets
instead of taking responsibility for other break downs and other track
conditions that are poor and part of the problems barbaro wants us to
take care of????

a portion ,even small , to give to rescue farms and retirement of
racehorses and laminitis?

3. what about roy jacksons repeated requests to support and aid the
backstretch workers?
what about that? what do we do about that?
anyone out there ,let me know
...
what IS IT LIKE FOR BARBARO, UP there, AND WE ARE DOWN HERE?

...maybe the track and breeders association
think we are going away
...but barbaro is listening--
...i remember him in his stall
brave, courageous.. 8 months..
i feel him,his great passionate charm and soul
...
telephone fax and plan to take on one rep in congress on one committee,
for barbaro..
...we are getting closer
no more horse slaughter for their meat on dinner .plates..can you
imagine?
eating your race horse that gave you their all? .
...what if you cant feel? and dont care? right, i heard some whopper
articles like this
...
4. everyone who is in pain..and mourning
other loses
on top of dealing with our barbaro
bless you
, ..may you be comforted today
in knowing you have the great capacity to love and hence
grieve..not much consolation..at this moment
but the burden will be weaved in to a beautiful tapestry--- beautiful..
look at all the wonderful things the fans of barbaro have accomplished
from painting, poetry , films, legislation, track surfaces,gardens , a
bench, nbc care of staff.. prayer circles
all quiltings of horse rescues..retirement homes for horses who have
given so much
...foals
who are born and discarded so cruelly
...mrs jacksons favorite..call to action
..help the foals.
..to live a good life..
lets go.
..the snow is melting .. blood moving and soul growing
it all hurts like heck..but..we feel..we feel
in the light
for barbaro

martita
...

Leslie.

BACK AT YA.!!!

Pat G..

And that is the ultimate compliment anyone could pay to Barbaro..They both can be mentioned in the same breath.

Hi Gang. I finally am back online. Had to have a major debugging of system due to a braniac clicking things he shouldn't have. tsk. tsk.

You can do it Rosie honey. We are all praying for you and sending hugs your way.

###

Just saw this on the forum about a Mass rescue of abused/malnourished QH Horses in OK. 9 are dead in the field and they are trying to get the rest of the horses off the property and safety.

came from cheri at Horse Feathers Rescue

(sorry don't know how to blue link)

http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=5632.1

Hi Folks,
I have a pdf version of the Chronicle of the Horse article about Michael Matz at their Overall Horseman of the Year.
The good news is that I have a pdf version, the bad news is that it is a black and white, photocopied version. I am a graduate student at Penn State and got it through the interlibrary loan.

I haven't been reading all the posts lately, and so I don't know if someone has already sent out a version?
Anyways, let me know if you are interested. I am also going to attempt to post it in the forums.

Have a great night,
Sabrina S.

###
wonderful postings...Martita.

Now Rosie is flirting again..... Is that foal positioned right? Can you guys tell?

(( Barbaro shining star ))

Wilbur the turkey?!?! LOL! Yeah, Marky, I'm loopy. Humor helps relieve tension...and sadness. And neither one is lost on me as I'm sitting here awaiting a new life while reading and remembering the life that brought me here - Barbaro's life.

Laurie

**************************************************

FOBS THIS IS THE OFFICIAL WORD FROM MHR

HIGH LEVEL ALERT

ROSIE....

### Laurie

That was good... Now back come the tears........

(( Barbaro ))

Senator Martinez of Florida - please check your voice mail - full for 3 days so I have been burning up your fax line and now you are out of paper. Otherwise successful day of talking to aides - they were more relaxed and had time to listen today. Hopefully they are feeling the Barbaro effect.

Prayers for Rosie and newborn baby as she looks so uncomfortable. Hope tonight is the night.

To ease my grief over Barbaro, last week I made my 2 hour yearly journey to visit my all-time favorite race horse - Sir Bear. He is now 14, retired and living in luxury as the winner of the GP Handicap, Met Mile, Texas Mile and Cigar Mile. The owners have other horses who never made it to the track and they live in the same luxury as Bear who earned over 2 million dollars and retired at age 10. It made me feel better to see him, he is so honest and I am so happy to see his brothers and sisters retired and treated just like him. He still gets a shipment of carrots from his trainer every week as appreciation of his spirit even though he has been retired for 4 years.

Barb m in Florida

##

Foal is in the right position, in the birthing position.. Notice the difference in her belly today.

BARB,,

I remember SIR BEAR..didn't Ralph Ziade train him?..

He was a runner and loved Gulfstream..I remember him winning the Met Mile a Belmont...He was a real warrior..

Just received a letter today from Jo Bonner
House of Reps in Alabama who is also on the committee of Agriculture.

Dear Mrs Jones

Thank you for taking the time to contact me about prohibiting the slaughter of horses for human consumption. I also appreciate you submitting additional information.

I understand your opposition to my vote in the 109 congress on HR 503, the Horse Slaughter Prohibition Bill. There are several reasons I felt I could not support this legislation, including the fact
That H.R. 503 would create thousands of unwanted and uncared for horses. The legislation provides no directive as to what will happen to the approximately 272,0000 unwanted horses this bill will create within the first 6 years. Additionally. I feel the legislation limits the rights of private property owners and mandates cost on private citizens, which has been estimated to be between $3 billion and $4 billion. By eliminating the option of horse processing facilities, Congress is forcing this cost burden on private citizens. Finally, the influx of unwanted horses would flood the already inadequate, overburdened an unregulated rescue and adoption facilities. The horses that would normally go to processing facilities would be in competition for adoption with the 32,000 wild horse our taxpayers already pay $40 million annually to shelter and feed.

203 organizations including the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Alabama Quarter Horse Association, the Walking Horse Association of Alabama. And the American Farm Bureau were all in opposition to this legislation, in addition to both the Chairman and Ranking member of the House Agriculture committee. While we disagree on this particular issue, I hope my explanation provides adequate insight into my reasoning.
Thank you Jo Bonner.

##################################
Daryl don't think he read any think I sent him!
When you go to DC and give out the booklet. Would you look him up?
Sorry for the long post everyone.

##

Where did MHR call the High Alert? I did not see one. the forun?

Mary L - Pamela posted it here as official notice from MHR.

I must make it home in time!!!!!

###

THanks was wondering as I checked the yahoo group and the forum and did not see a alert..

Blanche is being a bit of a camera-hog...

####

Forgive me for being a dim-wit, but Rosie's baby is going to be named Bobby's 'Lil Angel, correct? Or am I all confused?

####

Mike C--I look forward to "the Call", you are so gifted and can describe Barbaro so well. I know I will need a new box of tissues for that one but glad you are doing it!

Great postings today! I usually don't post but just had to and say that reading about Barbaro and his races brought tears and chills at the same time. Thank you all so much for the updates on Rosie...how exciting! (I'm at work and don't have much of a chance to watch!) Have a good night all and thanks again!

Cheryl G

Thanks for posting the blue link for finding fax/phone #s. (have saved it to my favorites for future ref) Was beginning to lose the little bit of sanity I've managed to hang on to here.

##

Laurie I just read your post. That was very touching. Tears about Barbaro and giggles about the feather midwife team.

When I listen to the call of last year's Kentucky Derby, and Tom Durkin says the word "SUBLIME" I get tears in my eyes and chills throughout my body each and every time.

I miss you Barbaro, now and forever.

###
BARB M - how wonderful to read a "happy-ending" off-track thoroughbred story! And his trainer must be a gem to still be sending carrots - there ARE good people in the sport of kings!
Nancy

Amy,

Same thing happens to me when I hear "And it's ALL BARBARO!"...in fact, it happens when I even think back and remember it. Like now.

Um...bring on the chicken revue somebody...I need a giggle here.

Laurie

repost

####

Forgive me for being a dim-wit, but Rosie's baby is going to be named Bobby's 'Lil Angel, correct? Or am I all confused?

Amy and Laurie: For me, its when he comes around the outside on the turn.... "And here comes Barbaro - The undefeated Barbaro"....

I'm posting this message again from Shiloh Horse Rescue because the horses are scheduled to be shipped out on Thursday, some maybe to Mexico. Today I donated to their slaughter horse rescue fund. If you can help out, please go to www.shilohhorserescue.com.

Barbaro's beautiful spirit lives on!

All the FOBs-

Please do not forget about ALL of the OTHER pregnant mares that have been rescued from slaughter and the feedlot over the last few weeks and months- The Grace Foundation and Shiloh Horse Rescue have been saving horses from the Fallon Feedlot without stop.

Shiloh alone has 5 pregnant mares right now and The Grace Foundation has some and just took another pregnant mare in yesterday. There are many other rescues working hard everyday and saving horses every week- Angel Acres Horse Haven, Exceller, etc.

These rescues do not ask for brand new halters or blankets, or even money to cover the cost of these horses once they get to the rescue- we only ask that money is used to get more horses out of the feedlot or from slaughter auctions. There are more innocent horses standing in the Fallon Feedlot today who will be shipped out on Thursday to the slaughterhouse, possibly to one in Mexico.

Let's keep the money going to the horses that truly need it and who will be dying in the next few weeks. Rescue NEVER stops.

Jill Curtis www.shilohhorserescue.com

Posted by: shilohhorse at February 20, 2007 1:35 AM

Who was that cute little guy who just walked in front of Rosie's stall???

Yes, Julie - it will be Bobby's Little Angel!

I think Rosie will have this baby today..

Thanks for sounding the alert.

####

Thanks Nancy!

So, that means when this 'lil guy or 'lil gal is born I am going to be an even bigger blubbering mass of tears...

BLANCHE ALERT

She's walking right underneath Rosie--she's a brave chickie

I got the goosebumps when the Churchill announcer said."Barbaro comes roaring up on the outside off the turn and opens up by 3 with 3/16's to go"..

It was like when Gary Stevens said." so long johnny" in Seabiscuit.

I remember it like yesterday, I just kept saying to myself, let him run edgar, let him run.
THAT was perfection.

Good Afternoon FOB Aunties and Uncles,

Rosie is doing fine, and is in labor and is crabby. I am not even going to guess anymore as to when Bobby's Lil Angel is going to get here. Her breathing is heavier than normal and I am trying to give her quiet time. I contacted my Vet, and explained her behavior and I was told hurry up and wait.arggghhhhhh! I told her we have been waiting. I wish that I could say it's gonna be tonight but I can not. I wake up every hour on the hour and she is either lying down or standing up.

Once she is going into the final transition I will be calling Cathy Potter and Sally Spencer. Sally said she will just come over, I guess Cathy is gonna have to put the alert out for us here.

I realize this is nerve wracking for all of you, but you are not alone...it is for me to. :)
Gertie the nursemaid chicken better watch out cause she could get punted if she is not careful.

Stephanie

looks like a total avian invasion!

Just checked in before I left work. Rosie still hasn't had that baby? :)

For the first time I could read the posts of Barbaro and his races without crying. I remember running in the house to catch the Derby. I hadn't followed the horses last year so I had no idea who was running. I saw a big bay colt break away from the pack and the only thing that came out of my mouth was, "OMG who is that horse". I was in love after that.

#### Mike C. - You witnessed in person one of the greatest horses ever. How cool is that. Barbaro did not live a long life but what he did with that life is why we love him and why he will be remembered as one of the greats.

It's some kind of bizarre chicken hazing ritual. Wanna bet there's a secret chicken cam installed so other chickens can watch these death-defying acts?

Laurie

###
Rosie, poor dear, is trying to honor Barbaro by holding on to that foal until the 29th, so that it can be born on his birthday. Nobody has explained that February has only 28 days!

###
Marilyn CA, - You are so right. Archetypal is the perfect word. I see his story as Greek tragedy, and always have. Epic. Too big for the modern world. And the characteristic on which several have commented, of appearing larger on the track... I think of menos, the gift of the gods to the warriors in the Iliad. The warriors gifted with menos actually appeared larger, and invincible...they can glow, which he certainly did!

And whereas human beings hold within themselves the key to their own destruction - hubris, as an obvious example - Barbaro's fate was, as mike c. noted, just plain bad luck.

But, however much it hurts, he was truly, truly amazing, and we have all been VERY lucky!
###
Rushing at work, trying to turn everyone here into a Rosie watcher, and hoping for good and healing days for all my friends here.

Love and comfort to all in need, four-legged and two-legged, and everyone have a Barbaro day - courage and kindness.

- Jean

###Stephanie

OK I am going to jump in the bath and shave one leg at a time and keep coming back here until my bath is finished. This will be the longest bath in history. Shave a leg, check on Rosie, shave another leg, check on Rosie, Wash my hair,check on Rosie, Rinse my hair, Check on Rosie. LOL!!!!!!!!! OK here goes..........

(( Love to Angel Barbaro ))

It's so wonderful to read about Barbaro's races. It makes me happy and sad at the same time.

Let's NOT forget his legacy...PLEASE Don't forget to call and fax your Senators and Representatives. Do it in Barbaro's name...for the ones who have no names and are headed to auction...

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Mike C
He was sub-post to be Horse of the year!!!!
Remember taking your letter and sending to a sports guy, and he printed it> Still sorry about that.
I wrote lots of letters about why Barbaro should be horse of the year. The only one that was printed was yours. And everyone on the site here told us both, He is Horse of the Year in our hearts.
And he is and forever will be.
Sorry tears again

Have been away from the computer all day and this is my first chance to catch up. Great job, Velvet! And great job, Sir Bear's owners. That's what it's all about.

Mike C--fire at what fairgrounds, are the horses all right???!!!

Verna, thanks for posting the update on the Happe mare!

Foal Rosie Foal

AMEN LOR IN PA!

It's so wonderful to read about Barbaro's races. It makes me happy and sad at the same time.

Let's NOT forget his legacy...PLEASE Don't forget to call and fax your Senators and Representatives. Do it in Barbaro's name...for the ones who have no names and are headed to auction...

Posted by: Lor in PA at February 20, 2007 11:00 PM

Holy crap! More chickens! Is this the Miracle Horse and CHICKEN Rescue? LOL!

Seriously, you know what it is - all those things the announcer said about Barbaro that day...all those things will be true FOREVER. Without knowing the significance of what he said (because none of us could have predicted that happened) the announcer captured the truth of Barbaro's life and legacy perfectly. He thought, as we all did, that he was describing merely an incredible victory in a race, but he was in fact describing an incredible life.

Laurie

Laurie

THIS IS A GREAT STORY FROM THE FORUM for those of you who don't/can't access that...it related to all of us who still cry over Barbaro at the least provocation...

"I was at a lecture last Friday given by some world famous medieval scholar and Jungian therapist. She has travelled all over the world giving lectures on Seabiscuit as an example of a mythic hero. It was a full house, about four hundred people. She stood up there and gave her lecture about Seabiscuit, and showed clips from the movie, and talked for an hour and was very well-spoken and very composed and very smart and at the end, when she talked about a new mythic equine hero for our new age, and the word Barbaro left her lips, she burst into tears. In front of all those people. It took her a full minute to compose herself, but she never really did."

No need to be sorry,,,

I was re-playing his races, he was just so much bigger and developed than them all..Like he was a 5 yr old. He just toyed with them all in every race. Even the closer ones, they seemed to be closer because he was just playing with them, almost teasing them..

What he did to Distorted Humor in the Florida Derby was almost criminal. That poor horse actually thought he had a shot, then the big man hit the pedal just a bit and it was over, they could have ran around the track again and Distorted Humor still had no shot.

My 5 yr old Austin likes when the announcer yells "and here comes Barbaro...the undefeated Barbaro!!!" He still runs around the house with his little sister yelling that. He thinks Barbaro is going to run in this year's Derby. He doesn't understand.

###Nina,
LOL, that's how my day went yesterday. Put water on to boil, check on Rosie. Pour boiling water on tea bag, check on Rosie. Put sugar in tea, check on Rosie. Carry laundry to washing machine, check on Rosie. Put laundry in washing machine, check on Rosie. Put laundry soap in washing machine, check on Rosie. Feed cats, check on Rosie....

And now today I am stuck at work with no access to cam!

Good luck Rosie!

I used to watch Barbaro's Kentucky Derby replay at work during lunch. The part that gets to me is when he is coming around the final turn and the annoucer says..."And here comes Barbaro...the UNDEFEATED Barbaro"..at that moment you can see Barbaro flick his ears forward..does he recognize his name or does he hear the roar of the crowd? Who knows?

I haven't been able to watch the replay since he left us but the picture is burned in to my memory.

(((Rosie))) You are such a tease please put us all out of our misery and have that baby!

Pat G
Proud Member
Fans of Barbaro

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

SUSAN E..

They say it was a small fire in the grandstand..Im sure no horses are in danger.

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As discussed this morning, the responsibilities of the "chicken brigade" are elementary:

The red and brown "uniformed" chickens are the cleaning crew and pre-natal maid service, picking up those nasty crumbs left over from Rosie's seemingly unending desire for snacks. They also fluff the bedding. They are scheduled regularly, several times a day.

Then come the nurse/midwife chickens in their crisp, white "uniforms." They survey the work completed by the maid service, adjust the bedding fluffs as needed, and occasionally block out the camera view as they do routine checks on the progress of mother and foal. Patient privacy, you understand.

There is a large group of speedy little songbirds who also check in, prepared at a moment's notice to take flight and spread the word to those waiting in the various maternity lounges around the country (that's us.)

Then there's the hospital administrator (what a turkey) who periodically leaves his paperwork to make cursory rounds of the current population. I'm sure that his presence is comforting to someone.

Hope this helps explain what may appear to be an overcrowding situation for dear Rosie. As the birth becomes imminent, all support staff will be replaced by a human. Wouldn't want Rosie's baby to immediatly identify with a chicken, now would we?

Sorry, couldn't help myself. Been watching most of the day! (Did make my calls in the meantime, however. As much good as that does in Texas!! But we keep after them!)

nancy in CT..

WOW..

Thats the strength he has on us..

im sorry it was Sharp Humor, not Distorted Humor.

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Annie in Tx -That was great. LOL on the staff. I do believe you were up with me and some others last night on Rosie duty. LOVE the humor.

Oh Annie, that is priceless! Thanks for making me smile!

Nancy in va beach ;)

Nancy in CT--that is amazing. Thank you for that post.

Annie in TX, LOL!

I wonder if Alex could help on this..

Was the stride of Barbaro ever measured, I believe Man O War had the longest measured stride of around 28 ft..

Both Secretariat and John Henry were around 25ft..

Why, thank you, Annie! I understand perfectly now! ROTFL!!!

Laurie

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ANNIE - thanks for explaining the stall staff...and for making me laugh, which doesn't happen often lately! I am particularly fond of the hospital administrator - I never in a million years thought I would see a handsome turkey, but Wilbur is really gorgeous!
...also loved your explanation of the songbirds hovering around waiting to spread the good news!

ROSIE - I don't mean to be presumptuous, but could you pleeeeeeaaaseeee birth that baby soon? Some of us need to get sleep - my eyes feel like they have grains of sand in them - and I HAVE to go to the grocery store in the am...only enough diet coke and cat food here for tonight, and there will be a feline revolution if I'm not out of here early tomorrow morning! Anything you can do would be soooooo much appreciated!

#### Mike C - I think I read somewhere Barbaro's stride was around 25ft.

Nancy: Sobbing with that one - but smiling too...Thanks for sharing....

Lisa in Colorado

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MIKE C - do you know anything about the size of Barbaro's parents, and how much that plays into the size of their offspring? That picture that we've all seen of Eduardo? leading him at the Preakness just makes me gasp - that incredible, powerful, muscular body on such a baby boy...

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ANNIE - Rosie's staff seem to have disappeared. Do you suppose that is significant, or maybe it's just feeding time for chickens?

I love the posts today...
Funny, just last night was the first time that I could watch the video of the Kentucky Derby since the loss of Barbaro. I love that video.....

I received the book,"Barbaro-America's Horse" today. The poster that is included in the book is of Edgar& Barbaro at the derby with Barbaro at full throttle! It is magnificant!

Today I was at the school where my students had decided they wanted to study horses. When I walked in my classroom this am, on my desk was a lidded, plastic tub. This tub is bigger than a Cool Whip container. On it was a note from one of my students saying the container was for collecting donations for the UPENN laminitis fund. When I lifted the lid I discovered the container was 1/2 full of pennies. My student later explained that the pennies were his savings from over a couple of years. And that he felt so bad about the loss of Barbaro, he just wanted to do his part!
jan

Funny one from the maternity ward...two chickens just walked over, looked in, decided "NOT" and kept walking...guess they don't want to be drop-kicked!

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Mike C and Marie and all
It was 25ft. in the Kentucky derby 132 Book it also reads. Never before had a horse stayed in the air in a race, as much as Barbaro. Like he was flying. Need to go read that again. It's a wonderful book. It's all Barbaro!

I'm back. Love all these posts -- Mike, Nancy, Jean, Laurie.

When I came back, I had to re-start the rosiecam, so it came in all dark, and I almost had a heart attack -- there was a huge amount of motion at her feet. A FOAL? No...every chicken in Paws Rump.

Those chickens must be the most famous chickens in the world....right now!!!!! I wonder how big the audience is ???

Nancy in CT

Dynaformer is a brute,,I dont know about La Ville Rouge..But yes breeding does have an outcome in size, it's just like in humans, for the most part it holds true, but occasionally you get a real big specimen or a runt. Theres no real way of knowing for sure when your getting the big one.
Thats what makes the special ones that much more special.

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CHARLOTTE, thank you for the post from Jill Curtis at Shiloh. A small donation has just been sent. Wish I was rich..

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JAN - what a beautiful story...and a beautiful kid! And how long did it take you to stop crying? You've got me crying...again

Mike C, thanks. I immediately assumed that the fire was in the backstretch, for some reason!

Annie, too funny!

Nancy, it's too late, they're at the barricades now. The revolution has begun.

La Ville Rouge is comparatively small.

I have it Debbie, just can't bring myself to lok at it again yet. I got it Jan 22nd, looked at it 1 time.

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Jan, I love hearing about your students. You are a wonderful, inspiring teacher.

JAN--that did it, I am in full sob at this point. That is so sweet, that little guy and all of his pennies!!!

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Nancy: I think I heard somewhere that, by law, chickens get a 15 minute break twice in an eight-hour day. I could be wrong about that. :-)

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MIKE C - a brute....hmmm, I assume you mean his size. I'm laughing 'cause there was a thread on the Forum discussing the legend/rumor that Dynaformer is not exactly the most romantic of suitors that a mare could want!

annie TX
Your description of the equine horsepital support staff has me in stitches. Eyes focused intently on monitor for extended periods makes us hysterical.

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Nancy in CT
I cried all the way home today!
And...I'm still crying!
jan

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Thank you Stephanie so much. This must be so frustrating for you because I know I'm all nervous and sweaty, too. Might I ask a favor? I have to go out tonight (East Coast). If the little one is born, could you keep the camera on for awhile so I can get to see him or her? I've been waiting since Sat. My neck is stiff and my eyes are bloodshot. I can't watch at work, so I risked a speeding ticket tonight to get home. And still waiting.
Thank you so much for everything. This is such a gift to us after such a hard 3 weeks. I've been smiling alot more these days. Bless you!

Jan--I wonder if you can send the tub of pennies just like it is to U Penn--I am sure they would be SO touched by that!

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SUSAN E - don't tell Lizzie but Seamus is getting "non-diet" food tonight...and it's all Rosie's fault - I was "supposed" to shop today!

Nancy,

He is a, lets just say, a real character.
But I did mean a brute in terms of size.

Wow Debbie--that is cool about Barbaro staying in the air the most. It sure did look like he was flying. He is so beautiful, especially when he was running. Perfection....

And yes, Dynaformer is a BRUTE.

#### Thanks Debbie in LA. I have the KD book and that is probably where I read it.

Stephanie
Thanks for posting here with everything you have to do. It's so nice to "see" you. MHR is the BEST!

That's why there are so many photos of Barbaro with all four legs off the ground. He made it easy for the photographers to get that shot.

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Mike C your are going to love it, it's what can I say?
( It's just all about him, our wonderful Barbaro )
It may help you write the end of the call. God knows it's not the one we wanted. Was praying so hard that Barbaro would walk out at the Derby this year.
Remember we all had plans to be there and see him.

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FOBS.... HIGH ALERT AT MHR
HIGH ALERT AT MHR
HIGH ALERT AT MHR

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Y'know, Mike, I've been trying to figure out what it was about Barbaro that captivated and held me (and the rest of us) all this time.

It was that: his coming around the far turn with that astonishing burst of beauty and power and the joy of doing it. Perfection.

I must have watched Barbaro's Derby tape a hundred times and it's always a thrill. Like Secretariat accelerating his 31 length lead in the Belmont.

Unforgettable. Takes your breath away.

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mike c
You just stopped my crying!!!
Now I'm laughing..."Dynaformer is a brute"...
Must wash coffee off the monitor screen

Marilyn/CA
Ohh...you are so kind
I LOVE these kids They have amazing spirits!

Julie L
The look in his beautiful brown eyes just sent me over the top today. Yeah...this special student has gorgeous brown eyes!

I did show my students Rosie on the cam today. They loved how we all work together to better horses' lives!
jan

OK both legs are done... Still no baby!!!!! Back to the shower to wash my hair LOL!!!!

((((((((( Angel Barbaro ))))))))))

Thanks Annie for my afternoon giggle!

XXOO

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I visited the Kentucky Humane Equine Center in Nicholasville KY (near Lexington) today. I live in Louisville but had to go to meeting in Lexington. So, I decided to stop by, meet them and give them some halters.

This is going to be a great place. Nice pastures and a nice barn. They hope to house about 35 horses. The nice thing about this organization is they will take all breeds. There are some other local rescuers that only take Thoroughbreds. Their goal will be to adopt these horses out. Once adopted, the adoptee has to agree to keep the horse forever or bring the horse back. They can not be sold.

The Lexington Herald Leader article yesterday definetly created a lot of interest. I think the whole horse community is going to try an support what they are doing.

I have volunteered to help here in Louisville. If any of you are interested in helping you can check out their website. Or if you are in Louisville and would like to get together. Please contact me.

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Jan
Kids are wonderful, but it takes the right teacher to bring it out.

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Nina I don't think we need to hear about your shower habits. :)

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Julie L
Wonderful idea! All day I have been mulling over and over in my head how I could best handle this so that UPENN would understand the full impact of the donation.
This really matters..!
jan

Pamela,

Is your last tribute to Barbaro available to purchase? It was really wonderful!

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Jan
Maybe Alex or Lyn Gilbert or KF can help with this.

Hi Guys: I saw the new official pictures of my boy Cobra Strike. He is just too cute. He has such a baby face. He won't be two until 4/19 so he really is just a baby. I also got to see new pictures of Walk(he looks outstanding, Thank you so much Dr. Richardson) and Glide(He's a monster) I'm trying to find out how many hands he is now because the groom looks like a midget next to him. The grooms head is actually fully underneath Glides with room to spare. In comparison to the groom next to Walk and with Coby, it's a big difference. My Rosie ran Sunday. She came in Second. She ran up against a monster and held her own. I'm just so proud of her. She's turning into a professional racehorse before my very eyes. It's just so amazing considering that a few short months ago we didn't know what she was going to do on the track as in her training she would always pass the other horses but once she got by them she would pull herself up as the competition was over for her. She ran five times now, won her maiden in her second attempt, and has placed in four of the five races.

Anyway, hope the other Rosie has her baby soon. How do you get into the site to watch the births?

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Jan, my sister and brother are both teachers--they always praise their baby sister (me) for having a great job but I always tell them, no matter how many hours I work, no matter what I get done, there is absolutely no job more important than Teacher. Period. It sounds like you are one of the greats!

PS I am a sucker for brown eyes too--I had a little girl scout show up once wanting me to buy cookies and she had HUGE brown eyes and I pretty much just handed her my VISA card and said "load it up".

lorraine, go to marestare.com and clink on the link to miracle horse rescue. that should do it.

ALL,

Here is a letter I am drafting to horse feed companies. Please read it and comment. Once it is in final form, I will post it here and on the forum for all of you to use. I'll include contact info for horse feed companies. I NEED FEEDBACK!

February 20, 2007

Dear _________________,

I am sure you aware of the anti slaughter bills currently in the House (HR 503) and the Senate (S311) to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption. The passage of theses bills would have a huge economic impact on your company.

Although figures vary, if horse slaughter were to end in this country, there would be approximately 35,000-50,000 more horses in the horse community.

Our concern is that many of these horses will need to be housed temporarily in horse rescues. They will need to be fed, and they will have other needs as well.

It would be a wonderful gesture for your company to step up to the plate and promise to help these rescues out. By donating a small percentage of your profits or a small amount of your product to non-profit 501 ©3 rescues in all states, you could give back to the horse community. I’m sure you are well aware of the great advantages of donating to humane causes. The public always loves it!

Americans love their pets and animals. If you should decide to help these rescues, your company would be highly respected for your efforts. It’s ALL GOOD PRESS!

Please consider this proposition. It would look even better if your company were to come out with some sort of announcement BEFORE THE BILL IS PASSED. GREAT public relations stuff!

Thank you. I would appreciate a reply.

Lorraine -- nice to hear about your horses!

For Rosie, go to http://www.marestare.com/cams.htm
and click on Miracle Horse Rescue. If you have trouble getting in, Verna has posted various tips on the forum.

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Marilyn/CA
Thank you...Excellent idea!! My head is just swirling from the emotion of the day...I love your suggestion!

I did decide during my drive home that I am going to purchase a copy of the book "Barbaro America's Horse" for each of these students. I want to get a copy into the hands of each of these kids!
jan

You all our there with foal alerts...any alerts going off this evening? Seems like a few went off last night..I couldn't make it beyond midnight eastern time but did manage to see one birth, though not too clear, and another foal from about 10 minutes old on. So much fun to watch them! It's a wonderful reminder that life goes on.

Nancy in Va Beach:)

Barb I like your letter. Nice that you mentioned the "good press". I was really impressed with Purina and their kind donation...

Barb
I like your letter a lot!

I think your computer may have put a copyright symbol in the middle of 501(c)(3).

I just lost the Rosie cam, anyone else?

Briefly, but back now.

Laurie

Nancy in CT,
Thanks so much for sharing about the medieval/Jungian scholar and her response to our Barbaro. What a touching scene! Isn't it remarkable that Barbaro is having such an influence on our hearts? What was the reaction of the audience?

Shirley
California

I just have to post my favorite part of the Derby "And the field turns for home in the Kentucky Derby -- BARBARO TURNS IT ON!" I bet we could all recite the entire Derby call! It's been nice to remember the good rather than the sad. Thanks to all that have posted.

Dear Rosie, I hope you have that baby soon!

Laura

i just lost it also--i think the server went down again
rosie looked like she was making a move

Marilyn/CA,

You're right! I'll fix it. Thanks.

Today I received both my Kentucky Derby 132 book and my commemorative copy of thoroughbred times. What beautiful pictures of Barbaro. Made me cry all over again for our beautiful boy we miss so much. Time to make more phone calls. Barbaro - we will never forget. Glad it was a little warmer today for you Alex.

Hi Alex & FOBs!
This is my first chance to check in today and I cannot believe it...STILL NO BABY!!! Wow, I really thought I'd be looking at Rosie and her precious foal but instead, saw Rosie and what appeared to be a chicken invasion!! LOL!!!

Last night was amazing! Three foals born! Sure was something to see, that's for sure!

Hope everyone is well. Hang in there kids...looks like it might be another long night...poor Stephanie...poor ROSIE!

Dynaformer on the Discussion Board there was some pictures of him in the breeding shed, with a face mask on him. Just looked and can't find it. He took off one guys finger and a chunk out of another. I get lost in the discussion board. Could someone find the pictures and get it so we could see him. Love! don't think so! from the looks of him I would run!!!!!!

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I have a confession - I just took tomorrow off. The FOB's are ready to meet you baby.

Marilyn, I saw my name in passing...how can I help??? e-mail me privately if you need to...:)

Rosie, between the camera going out and watching you, I'm starting to get REALLY antsy...and the chickens are making me laugh.

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

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Julie L
Thank you so much....
I love your story..just load up the VISA!!! :)
jan

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Lyn Gilbert
11:23 11:29 11:40

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Lyn
Jan and Julie's posts, I meant.

Man still no kid... Come on Rosie..... What are you waiting for?

((( Barbaro )))

Nice Job Barb - it looks and sounds great!! I have no suggestions.

XXOO

ps - how is Miss Chunky

Sally,

Thanks. Chunky is good. Still ONE horse, not two!

Barb

Your letter is great. I will ask my sources about the average percentage of discarded (due to expired shelf life, spillage, overages, etc) feed. Some of it already gets donated to various organizations, depending on the manufacturers' locations. We don't want to discourage the ongoing donated feed distribution but if we had NUMBERS, it might be more of an incentive. Do you agree? If not I'll crawl quietly back under my rock. :)

It's a great letter. Thank you for putting it together for all of us.

Cheryl

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Jan, do you want to ship it to me? That is so sweet...I am going to contact Kathy Freeborn about bringing breakfast to NBC on March 1...maybe we could coordinate that with the tub...:)
Marilyn, thanks for giving me the timestamps...

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

Cheryl,

Excellent! I asked for feedback. What numbers
would I add? Do you have my email? Email me if you have it. Thanks!

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CHRISTINE,

Thank you so much for your help.
One of these days, I'd love to have a farm and take in rescue horses.

Just out of curiosity . . . because I KNOW NOTHING!! How come Rosie is only eating grain? Doesn't she get hay?

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Lyn Gilbert
Would you mind? That would be tremendous!
The kids will be over the top with excitement!
jan

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BARB - great letter - especially your suggestion that they announce their willlingness to donate NOW...
Remind me again - when is the little hussy due?

LORRAINE - congratulations on your Rosie's success - a win and four places in five races sounds awesome to me! Good luck and good health to her!
Nancy

Rosie gets Alfalfa Hay Cubes - instead of regular hay - it comes in little cubes about 2 inches by 2 inches. She also gets CalfMana which is a supplment for expecting mommies. That is all she gets other than carrots and horse treats.

XXOO

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Thanks, Sally! I've been so busy watching the chickens that I just noticed that the hay bag was missing. Cubes, huh? What will they think of next!

Chunky's due date is March 6, but she could blow at any time! AND she is NOT a hussy ! ! !

Jan, not a problem. e-mail me at lyn.gilbert@gmail.com

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

Those chickens can really kick straw. There was a dust cloud in the air!

Barb AZ, great letter!

Anyone out there with Yahoo! mail--are you having problems getting into your mail?

Re-Dynaformer/La Ville Rouge. I recall reading that the Jackson's bred La Ville Rouge to Dynaformer in part because she was on the small size and Dyanformer was big. They were hoping that her foal would take after Dynaformer in size. I've also seen pictures of La Ville Rouge racing and she seems to have the same high leg action that Bobby did. It seems that "our" beloved boy truly received the best of both his parents.

Pat G
Proud Member
Fans of Barbaro

Oh come on Barb - you know she is - LOL

Question for everyone: These Chickens that were with Rosie all day - do you suppose they are union workers?

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BARB AZ - ooops, I did NOT mean to offend you, but I thought I remembered a story about her escaping or in some other unexpected way finding herself in the family way...

Nancy in CT,

Yes, she DID do the nasty without permission. I should have added the LOL. My fart!

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Barb and Nancy you are crackin' me up...

Sally, we don't need any comments from the peanut gallery!

Pamie H.

CALL ME,

STEPHANIE 775-751-1101

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Barb in AZ: It was LOVE, right?

uh oh....

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Lyn G.
My pleasure. It sounded like a nice project for you to do with Jan. XOXO

annie, it was LUST!

### Barb great letter..... :-)

Rosie... come on man... I took a 2 hour bath because I had to keep getting out of the tub to come check on you. Now I am only able to do one little thing at a time cause you won't have that kid........ Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese Rosie..... We want a BABY!!!!!!!!!!

(( Love to all and Angel Barbaro ))

Man Rosie is sure drinking a lot of water....

((((((( Barbaro ))))))))))

Sally, I imagine they might be union because I haven't seen any at night, so no overtime...and I'm sure they have a wonderful health care plan...

Barb, any Chunky baby names yet? Other than Punky or Funky..

Nancy in Va Beach:)

I wonder why Stephanie needs Pamie to call her??? Is something up???

And Rosie munches away... I swear I cannot pull an all nighter!!!!!! Have to look bright and pretend I care at work tomorrow!

Ro & Brady

Nancy, I need help with names. I'll also wait to see what the little bugger is like. I always say they name themselves......Chunky......?

The bat union probaby has a contract to work the night shift.

Speaking of night, if this goes on past sunset...is the maternity ward lit? My hubby thinks I'm already slightly touched. If he sees me sitting here staring at blackness mumbling, "I KNOW there's a baby there somewhere!"...well, it won't be a pretty thing.

Laurie

Barb, can't wait for the big day..! I can't remember, is this Chunky's first?? and you do have a digital camera with which you can send all the aunties and any uncles out there pictures, right??

Nancy in Va Beach:)

Laurie, nice bright night light..plenty to see with.

We'll take lots of pictures. It's not her first.

I'm so happy to read all the posts today. You guys are truly amazing.

Yeah! Mike C is back!

I had a really hard day today thinking about Barbaro. I can't get over the fact that at the Eclipse Awards everything seemed okay and then just 1 week later he was gone. I miss him. After coming home from work and reading the posts it's helped to lift my spirits. I love talking and reading about how great Barbaro raced and looked. How he stood about from other horses. He was a man amongst boys.

and Laurie, you know some of our husbands could start support groups of their own....my husband comes home every night and I'm on the computer...lately staring at Rosie...
:)

ROSIE UPDATE...

For those who may have missed it,

Stephanie Pierce-Miracle Horse Rescue-(MHR)-posted an update on Rosie's condition at 10:54 PM.

Repost follows:

Good Afternoon FOB Aunties and Uncles,
Rosie is doing fine, and is in labor and is crabby. I am not even going to guess anymore as to when Bobby's Lil Angel is going to get here. Her breathing is heavier than normal and I am trying to give her quiet time. I contacted my Vet, and explained her behavior and I was told hurry up and wait.arggghhhhhh! I told her we have been waiting. I wish that I could say it's gonna be tonight but I can not. I wake up every hour on the hour and she is either lying down or standing up.
Once she is going into the final transition I will be calling Cathy Potter and Sally Spencer. Sally said she will just come over, I guess Cathy is gonna have to put the alert out for us here.
I realize this is nerve wracking for all of you, but you are not alone...it is for me to. :)
Gertie the nursemaid chicken better watch out cause she could get punted if she is not careful.
Stephanie

Posted by: Stephanie Pierce at February 20, 2007 10:54 PM

According to Stephanie's post, when Rosie is "going into the final transition", Stephanie will call FOB's Sally Spencer and Cathie Potter. According to Stephanie's post, Sally will to to MHR and Cathy will post updates.

Repost by Drew

####Rosemarie

I'll try to stay awake as long as I can.. I hear ya... She sure is being stubborn aye???? Man Rosie have that KID!!!!! Now I am telling you this because Barbaro just left my house and he told me that it is TIME to have the kid!!!!!!! He promised me that he would clean my house tomorrow when I am gone if you would have the kid now.... I need the help.... ;-)

((((( Barbaro Angel )))))))

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BARB - were Chunky's other(s) planned or was it another doggone traveling salesman story?

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Barb in AZ: ROTFLMAO Sometimes those nasty feelings in puberty are tough to combat, you know? Daddy was one smooth talker, no? I think I sort of remember lust. Maybe not. Is she planning to get her GED?

OK has Rosie been drinking water for like, ever?!?! Is that bad or good?

## Mike - yes Sir Bear was trained by Ralph Ziadie and he still sends carrots every week. Sir Bear started in claiming races and won all those Grade 1's, I followed him in Florida early in his career and got to be very good friends with his owners. Sorry I missed you at GP that day Invasor won, I was there. I am glad I wore sunglasses watching all Barbaro's races on the big screen was very sad and I agree, he was our horse of a lifetime. I too watched all the wonderful horses in the walking ring looking for that look I got from Barbaro at the Holy Bull last year but it wasn't there.

By the way - Sir Bear is a gelding and I wish the same respectful retirement for all horses.

Barb m in Florida

My husband has been really supportive and interested in everything Barbaro, even though he doesn't read or post. I forward him tons of stuff that he enjoys reading. But today...he comes in and asks what I'm doing and I say, "Oh, I'm just waiting for this mare to give birth", and his eyes got big as saucers. "YOU??? The woman who has to leave the room and hyperventilate when the cat throws up a hairball??? You're going to watch a horse give birth????" Oh well, at least he's home now, and if I really *do* pass out when it happens, he'll be here to catch me.

Laurie

FOBs
Please take a look at the forum thread on the plight of the Nokota horses in ND. The Kuntz brothers have rescued them for many years, protecting them from going to slaughter. With the dire hay situation in the midwest, these gentlemen are having great difficulty feeding these Nokota. There are several hundred of them and they are magnificent reminders of our heritage. If anyone could donate to the feed store to help get them through the rest of winter, it would be a great help. Please take a moment to check this on the forum. Please excuse the post if it has already been mentioned here, but I could not read everything today.
And thank you mike c. for your insight and sensitivity. It is always wonderful.
Susan in NC

Barb I wish I knew you were there, I would have really liked to meet a fellow F.O.B

Barb I wish I knew you were there, I would have really liked to meet a fellow F.O.B

Is it me or does the RosieCam seem so much clearer this evening?????

Maybe it was my tired eyes last night....NO SLEEP !!

THANKS Ms ROSIE....

#### mike c

He is :-)

(((( Barbaro Angel )))))

Sheeeeshhh!!!! Does Rosie EVER stop eating???? LOL

Ro & Brady

NINA,,,

I dont understand?

#####Julie L

I am noticing that too.... :-) I think that means she is close..... Maybe she heard Barbaro a little while ago.... Come on Rosie......

(((( Barbaro )))))

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Ashley,

I think about that all the time. In fact, the video iterview from the awards with Dr. Richradson talks about Barbaro. He says I was just talking to my resident and Barbaro had a good day.

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Susan,
I can't post on the forum but I am sending some money to the Nakota horses.

#### mike c

"Barb I wish I knew you were there, I would have really liked to meet a fellow F.O.B"

What did you mean by that post? :-)

((( Barbaro )))

I hope it means she's close! Seriously, I don't think she's moved for the past half hour. I know she's eating for two but...

Laurie

You all are making me a nervous wreck. I'm on dial up and can't get the Rosie cam. For three days I have done nothing but read of this baby coming...I need a drink..

PUSH ROSIE PUSH

Nancy in VA Beach~ My husband just asked 'Hasn't Rosie had that baby YET?' This is from the guy who SWORE he would never get emotionally attached to Barbaro & (secret here) cried when Barbaro left us. I agree, the husbands could form their own group!

I think the chickens are going to do their own version of the Chicken Dance to make Rosie laugh and give up that foal. Ring Around the Rosie, so to speak....

Ok Barbaro, time for you to thrown your weight around up there & give Rosie a helping hoof! Love you, sweet colt & missing you more than ever.

NINA

I was at Gulfstream the day Invasor won, so was Barb. It would have been nice to meet her, a fellow F.O.B.

Raced home thinking Rosie's baby would be here. Still no baby. I think we are in for another long night.The bags under my eyes will need a luggage cart soon.

No problem though, this is one of the most touching parts of the Barbaro effect.

Spouses' group = Barbanon

MJ- That's what always gets me too. I feel like it was so quick. Dr. Richardson wouldn't have come to the awards show if Barbaro was that serious I don't think. That's what's hard.

Ashley,

That's what really tears me up, too. Just one week's difference. I remember being in Yahoo that awful night and looking at images - the sad, exhausted, heartbroken faces from the press conference that afternoon and then the glowing, beaming faces from the Eclipse awards just a week before. Seeing them right next to each other is something I'll never forget.

Laurie

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Nancy in CT, Her other one was a total surprise! This girl gets around!

Harriette...I'm having Bailey's and coffee ....if I didn't I'd be nodding off by now !!!!

I've saved some champagne from Christmas for a toast so must take it easy on the Bailey's ?????

CHAMP...we can't take another sleepless night we're asking you to pull some strings in the divine intervention department....PLEASE !!!!!

I guess it's comforting to know I wasn't the only one that felt that way. I feel like the unexpectedness of it all was part of the blow.

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OK seriously I am starting to freak out--did they loop the camera on purpose? Why did Stephanie need Pamie to call? I swear Rosie has been in that same position FOREVER...I need a drink.

Marilyn, Barbanon, Hilarious!

Ashely and Laurie,

I think thats how many of us feel.It went from so good to so very bad so fast. It was nitemare fast. And the type of bad that nothing could be done.
I guess it was better than a gradual decline, that would have ment too much suffering.
But one monday a hero at the Eclipse awards and the next monday. It was too fast.

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BARB AZ - so is it "nature or nurture"? LOL

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MARILYN

Barbanon?? Donkey laughing. Hubby needs to be first in line!

Remember, he told us early on: Good things take a long time; bad things happen very fast.

I agree, Mike. If it had to happen, better to have been quick. Still, it was hard for me to believe that only a week had passed since the Eclipse awards until I saw the dates on the images. The last three or four days seemed to last...months...

Laurie

Yes Mike that's exactly true. Although Dr. R said all along "bad things happen very fast, but good things take a long time to happen" I don't think anyone (not even Dr. R) could have been prepared for just how bad things got so quickly. That Barbaro didn't suffer long is the only thing that makes me feel any better.

A few more of these foaling episodes and I am going to buy stock in Tanqueray.

He was trying to warn us. He knew that, at the end, that was how it would be.

# LOL, when I had to leave earlier today, Rosie had head in feedbag; several hours later, I'm back and her head is still in the feedbag.

I'm just grateful that Barbaro didn't take his sudden downturn while everyone was far away at the Eclipse Awards. He waited for them to come home to him...........

are we sure Rosie is pregnant or has she just had her head in the feedbag too much :)

Oh thank heavens, she finally walked away from the feed thingie.

ARGH!!!! Can someone tell me how to get rid of the scrolling message on top of Rosie's window.....I have already commited its contents to memory : grrrr. thanks: jonna

Go Rosie, go. Hey, did anyone else notice how relaxed all the little legislative Aides are today while their bosses are away ? lol.

Hi Jonna if you rest your mouse cursor over it, it stops scrolling for you.

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Jonna

Put your cursor --or as i call it the "lil arrow thingy"--on the scrolling message

Judy- I had never thought of that before. He waited until he could be with the ones he loved and that loved him.

yeah, but i want it gone, vamanoose, adios, bye bye, etc.....can you wave a wand over it>>>

Good Nite all fellow F.O.B

GOD BLESS BARBARO--LONG LIVE HIS MEMORY.

Pat G

Where did you see the pix of La Ville Rouge racing?

Is it Misty in the stall next to Rosie? Poor old preggers girl - if she has to witness the birth she's going to say, "Hay, I changed my mind, count me out, I'm too old for this birthin' babies stuff!"

Good night, Mike, and thanks for all your info - you are a good teacher - you TEACH, not PREACH!
Nancy

Nite Mike!!!

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Just have to share - I got home from work and there it was - a personalized thank you card from Mrs. Jackson - I'm going to pick myself up off the floor now.

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OK feeling chatty (nerves for Rosie I am sure)

Any FOBs here from Las Vegas? I am moving there in a few months...I'd love to meet with you in person!

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DONNA! That is so sweet. She is the epitome of class and grace.

OK Rosie is urinating again, that is supposed to be a "sign"---sorry for the graphic---she looks a little testy--

See this is why I never had kids myself.

Marky
I broke all speed records (which isn't easy on L.A. freeways) to get home and look on the cam and there is Rosie eating away....

Maybe if some of us miss the birth Stephanie can tivo it for us!!

I'm so glad you all have your mare stare. I do it here at home constantly.......constantly checking on Chunky. Let me tell you, it's like watching a pot. A watched pot never boils!

Have fun. I'm off to do stalls and check on Chunky, for the forty millionth time today.

####Julie

I'm just so very touched. I knew she was an amazing woman, but to send me a card??? I sent her a card thanking her and Mr.J for sharing Barbaro - and then she sends me a thank you card thanking me.......I'm really overwhelmed.

That baby is coming tonite forsure....well I hope so anyways. What a day this could be ---- a card from Mrs J, a new FOB baby.

I'll be visiting Las Vegas in May. Weren't you there in December with your sister???

Something is up I swear, she seems agitated...

Of course all I do is scoop litterboxes so I really have no clue what I am talking about.

Good Night Mike

Barbaro's memory will live forever because we will see that it does.

I just want him back so bad

# aw what a sweet face.

Julie L - I live 60 miles outside of Vegas - would love to meet you!

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Hi Donna, nope, not there is December with my sissy but will be there for good hopefully by June--

I like your analogy--Mrs. J card, Bobby's Little Angel--both delivered on the same day!!! What a sign that is!!!

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Sally that would be great! My email cecilsmommy@gmail.com

Um, wow...what happened to that nice, bright maternity ward? When the sun sets out there, it really sets! BAM! LOL!

Laurie

Sally, does it look to you like the light are not on?

..lights...

Looks like the low level light is off! Or bad cam picture. I lighten all the way up and still barely see her

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Sally in Paws Rump...could you give Stephanie a dingle on the phone and ask her or someone there to turn up the light setting on the RosieCam?????

I'd hate to miss the big event due to technical difficulties .....

Goodness, that was quick. Maybe Steph is reading this...

Opps.. on now!! can see her better.. she is waiting for it to get dark to have that little one

### mike c OK I understand. I thought you meant it would be nice if Barba could meet this baby of Rosies. That is why I said he will... or is or whatever I said LOL......

((( Barbaro )))

Hello everone

Just checking in.

God bless you Barbaro!

Who do we thank for the great service???
I have lights.... camera.....now if we could just have some ACTION ROSIE !!!!!!

Yeah she is hard to see... I can hardly see her either...... I wonder if the light has something to do with her having the kid......

((( Barbaro )))

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Mike C, just read your post about how fast Barbaro went from doing so good to being put down. When you noted that it was too fast, you hit the nail on the head. One moment there was talk about him leaving NBC, and the next thing we knew, he was gone. That's what makes his loss even harder: the hope was gone in an instant. I guess you validated what so many of us have been thinking.

Jackie in VA
FOB forever

The saga of "All My Chickens" and "General Horspital" is getting pretty interesting! I am still soo jealous of all you folks viewing the birthin babies 101 cam! LOL

BARBANON--OMG Hilarious!
seeya'll in a lil bit

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OK Sally this is what a dingleberry I am, I just NOW realized that once I move to NV, I can visit MHR!!!! Without getting on a plane (afraid to fly)!!!

I am so stoked.

Where is she........... :-( I can't see her.................

((( Angel Barbaro )))

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HI DORA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone else wondering how many viewers Rosie has tonight watching and waiting?????

More than any of us think......"B's" watching I'm sure as is Felix and the crowd at Heaven's Gate...

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Nina. right click on the cam picture, select Video properties.. you will see a sliding bar on brightness.. slide it where you want it, close out by using the X NOT reset (reset takes it back to default)

Video Settings not property

#### mike c

Yeah it was really fast. That was what put all of us in so much shock... One day he was fine and then all of the sudden... Man... I was out of it for two weeks......

(((( Angel Barbaro ))))

#### kathey

Thanks I'll try that... :-)

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reposting excerpt:

Forgive me for being a dim-wit, but Rosie's baby is going to be named Bobby's 'Lil Angel, correct? Or am I all confused?

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Posted by Julie L at February 20, 2007 10:21 PM

Julie - don't know if anyone has answered you yet - as to Rosie's baby's name - the answer is Yes (per info from Stephanie at the MHR Yahoo Group site). Can't tell you whether or not you are all confused, haha, they're not mutually exclusive!)

And though you didn't ask, I'll tell you anyway - same source, Misty's foal is to be named Bobby's Spirit.

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH - CJ

WOWOWOWOW!!!! It worked Thanks kathey

((( Barbaro )))

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Somebody, go boil water and tear up some clean sheets....isn't that what they use to do to bring the baby on..... or better yet give her a large spoonful of cod liver oil!

Barbanon, indeed!!! Hubby just walked in, looked at the cam (in which you can almost, barely see the silhouette of one incrediby pregnant horse...if you squint real hard), burst out laughing and left.

I'm guessing this total *lack* of movement on Rosie's part is indicative of...something...????

Like Julie, I only know litter box scooping...oh, and knowing when my dog has to go out (he comes and tells me, so it makes it easy).

Laurie

What is she doing???????

I think I read somewhere that mares usually foal like at 3am. Some inconvenient time like that so we won't see;-)

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Thanks CJ, when is Misty due? I will need to be on Sodium Pentothol for that one.

Pat G

Where did you see the pix of La Ville Rouge racing?

Posted by: Susan E. at February 21, 2007 1:30 AM
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Susan-I saw it on Pedigreequery.com. However the picture has since been changed to a La Ville Rouge and Bobby's Little Brother. I tried looking on google images but only found the ones with Bobby's brother and her. I do recall thinking when I saw the pictures "Wow, she has her knees way up just like Bobby"

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Yes..the hard part. One week we were all fretting about where Bobby was going to be moved to and then suddenly he was gone. It's like a nightmare...one I wish I could wake up from.

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((((Rosie))))

Pat G
Proud Member
Fans of Barbaro

Julie - I think Misty is due in May.

CJ?

# cindy a: I've read that wild horses have an internal clock to foal in the middle of the night for safety - and this clockwork applies to domesticated horses as well ... much to our dismay.

Chinese food brought on my first labor...maybe we should send Rosie some egg rolls...;)

Mike C.,
I am sorry you're feeling so sad about B. I totally understand. I have to admit I had a feeling the forward healing trend was set off course when they made that shoe for his left foot that didn't work. Please don't misinterpret -there is no one to blame, I'm just saying the outcome wasn't so good. I also was concerned when I saw him walk for the first time without his cast. I didn't realize his foot was going to be like that. He had a strong body and an even stronger spirit and we all identified with that huge spiritedness so it was "out of character" to see in decline, and hard to believe. He overcame alot but it was just too much to ask of him when the laminitis spread. Bless his heart and bless yours for caring so much.

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LOL, PAT

cubans believe that spicy food brings on labor, ley me get the hotsauce for the eggrolls

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Hay all:

I know there are still folks out there on Rosie alert, so I'm hoping someone can answer a question for me.

Earlier today, someone posted regarding Shiloh Horse Rescue and it sounded like they were trying to raise some more money to stop some horses from heading to Mexico. Can anyone fill me in on what's going on? How much money are they looking for?

It was nice, to read/hear about everyone's memories of the Kentucky Derby and Barbaro in general. Brought a big smile on my face, a big tear running down my face and a huge lump in my throat all at the same time. Someday I hope we can all think of Barbaro without tearing up, but it's still hard for me.

Love to see Mike C posting. As several mentioned, I'm sure I'll need to super size box of Kleenex was I read the final call.

I'll Always Believe in Miracles,
I'll Always Believe in Barbaro.

Becky and Chip

I lost a horse today. The first horse I have lost since Barbaro has gone on. I knew it would be tough, but I am a man and supposed to be able to handle these things. I expect to lose horses, as I know some I get are simply too weak to go on. But...you got to try. But...it's hard. Real hard. I can't help but hope that Barbaro will welcome this old girl to where they are. I hope I see her when I get there. She was a good girl that would trust when she shouldn't. How can you not love that.
I know... in the morning ...when I go by her stall... it will be... a not easy deal. But I will, cause there are others at the other end that need us. The reason I am posting is I hope that you all know how hard it is on the staff of NBC when a horse they take care of ....moves on to the other side of life. Dr. Richardson of course, but also the ones that mucked out the stall, the ones that would sneak a comforting rub on when they could, the ones that mixed the feed, worried, and checked on him that we haven't met. God bless you all that had to endure loving a horse that didn't make it to where you knew they should be. Barbaro is still a part of us here at the Gates of Eden. His picture is the first we see in the morning going into the barn, as well as the others we here have loved that are no longer needing us. Bless you all for ...carrying on. It is way more than you know. Thanks Alex for all that you have done to bring us together. Dang and durn.

David, thoughts and prayers for you loss going out your way.

Nancy in Va Beach

#### SarahFromNC

Yeah just our luck.... I am going to be taking cat naps all night long.. I have my hair up in a plastic whatever that is cause I am deep conditioning it. I can't stand this.. I have my computer next to my bed and I was going to re-arrange this room but now I have to WAIT till Rosie decides to have the kid........ :-)

((((( Rosie ))))))

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David so sorry to hear about the loose of your horse.. I bet Barbaro was there to greet your horse.

(((((((DAVID))))))
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mare, and I'm sure it NEVER is easy! She has been guided across the Rainbow Bridge by none other than Barbaro Jackson, Big Boss Horse...and please try to find comfort in the fact that she is happy and healthy again.
Thanks for all that you do for the horses!
Nancy

#### David

Oh man... I am soooooooooo sorry.... Man. I can just imagine... Actually it has been so long since I have lost a horse that I can't imagine. Man Dave...... Hang with us and we will help you get through this.... Just know that she is now with our Barbaro and she will be waiting for you....... She loves you Dave.........

((((((( Dave )))))))

David,
From your caring words I'm sure you did all you could for this horse. Many healing blessings to you!

Donna, and all of us,
Could God have chosen a better mom for Barbaro than Gretchen Jackson? What an angel/person!
Every detail of Barbaro's life seemed charmed.
Even his struggle and eventual victory, his new place in our hearts, ALL PERFECT.....

even though, I am crying as I write this.

Shirlay
California

does MHR have the It's a boy or girl signs ready??

Rosie is sure having some contractions now

Oh, David. I am so sorry. It's good to see you here again; I wish you had more time to post; but I'm sorry it's for such a sad reason.

I think a lot about all of the staff at NBC, and how hard it was for them to lose Barbaro. All of their losses, but Barbaro in particular, because he was one in a million and they had begun to hope he could recover.

We're all hanging out here waiting for Rosie, one of the FOB rescues up at MHR, to foal...watching the foalcam. Fun for those of us who don't have horses to care for...You're probably too busy, but we'd love to have you hang with us here for a while.

####### ROSIE I am still WAITING!!!!!!!

((( Barbaro )))

I need to sign my husband up for Barbanon. And Rosie looks like she is in the same position she was last night at this time.
Needto head out early tonight. I have tutoring at 7:20 AM tomorrow, a bunch of 6th graders so I need to go get ready....
I'll keep peeking in every now and then. The Rosie cam is on 24/7 here now. Hmmm, think Tabasco sauce would work? Don't think she'd like it on those hay cubes....
Night to all.
Hoping for new life soon :)

Nancy in Va Beach

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((David))

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. God bless heavens newest member.

Now what is she doing sleeping??????

I also read that mares foal either very late at night or very early in the morning. Sounds like they do like the dark for their safety. Also, the pregnant mares I've been around often start leaking milk before the baby comes. Has Rosie been doing this?

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DAVID

I am in tears, so sorry for the loss of your gal.

I am certain that Barbaro is flirting with her BIG TIME right now...

David - I am so sorry for your loss. I have had to say good-by to many beloved dog and cat members of my family - and it is crushing, as we all know. These darned furry 4-leggeds become so much a part of us ....... which provides the joy ...... and the flip side, as we know ....
makes ya wonder .... as it has me ..... IF I can continue to endure. The answer is always ... yes - it is so worth it. Your reminder regarding all who have been fortunate enough to have been a part of Barbaro's life is an important one ..
I have no doubt that your girl was met by our Boss Horse - and welcomed heartily !

Hugs - Sherry - Arizona

Man she looks like a balloon...... LOL.... Come on Rosie.. Let that balloon POP!!!! :-)

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David
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish there was something I could say that would provide some comfort. Just "Thank You" for the love, comfort, and care that you give to the horses.
Take care!
jan

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I finally have the camera!!!! Where are the chickens? Did they go to bed? I've heard so much about these infamous chickens, drats!

Bonnie, you'll like this. I'm in a public place right now. A Starbucks, checking e-mail, watching Rosie, etc. So, I see your message, think it's great and say, out loud "we need cod liver oil, and torn up sheets. This gal near me (whom I know) says "For you?" Good lord!

Mike C: my heart goes out to you. You know we're here when you need us. You miss him so, and know that Barbaro is smiling down at you buddy.

Alex, your question up top, "Now the top stallions seem to breed in excess of 100 mares. I wonder how this has impacted the supply and demand equation for the progeny of some of these stallions." I was just discussing this with a friend the other day. Interesting conversation.

Since I got "the cam", I now have complete strangers leaning over looking at Rosie. I have some rather loud friends here advertising the birth of a horse on my laptop. I am taking this opportunity to tell all who come near about anti-slaughter, rescue, laminitis. "Want a latte? Want to see the horse here? Well....hear my speech!"

Love to all, have a good night everyone and Rosie, hurry up honey.

David,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mare. Your post about the staff at NBC really hit me hard. Since the 29th, I have thought mostly about those people - the ones I never knew about, who weren't in the public eye. The night of Barbaro's death, I sobbed for hours and told my husband I felt like I was feeling the grief of the entire world. I realized I was mourning less for Barbaro, for he was at peace and pain-free, but more for what those who knew him were going through and continue to go through as they heal. I will never forget anyone who knew and loved Barbaro, even if I never really knew who they were to begin with.

Laurie

David, maybe your situation is why I keep crying this afternoon. I am sending energy your way and healing to your broken heart. It is so hard when those we love go to another reality where we can no longer experience their physical being.
You are such a dear person and do such important work in the world. I will be praying for you and hoping that tomorrow will bring peace.

Shirley
California

As we await the birth of Rosie's baby, I thought everyone might enjoy reading a bit about the adventures of Baby Barbaro. What a sweetie!!!Visit this site for the story of the Baby Big Boss Horse: http://www.ntra.com/content.aspx?type=news&id=17788

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By the way David I think men that show their feelings during these times are the men that are worth having--bless you and your heart.

I hope this makes you smile--but I cried when my Betta fish died--and I buried him in the backyard. When I looked up, my husband had tears in his eyes too. I knew I'd married well after that!!!

David, I am so sorry. Truly sorry for your loss.

## Oh DAVID.....I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Barbaro is showing your sweet mare around heaven and sneaking equine kisses. Bless you.

"....it's the horse, stupid. Your fans love your horses. From a marketing standpoint, the horse is racing's greatest asset; however, the business does little to protect it, and in so doing, is risking everything."

Well, DUH!!! It doesn't get much simpler or more basic than this. This ought to be a poster or t-shirt or something.

I'm going to subscribe to Bloodhorse. I've been meaning to, but this puts the "meaning to" right at the top of the list.

Skyler,
Sounds like you're good at multi-tasking, a true activist! So glad we have you.

Maybe we should put some money on when this horse is going to foal and the person who comes closest wins.........anybody interested?

Kathey, how can you tell she's having contractions? You must have a better monitor than I do...I can barely see her at all, and she doesn't seem to be moving all that much.

Laurie

Laurie- You and I must think alike. I too have mostly worried about Dr. R and the staff at NBC. I know Barbaro is running free now but the human hearts are breaking that he is gone. That is more than I can bear.

Bonnie
Wendy is keeping track of a Rosie pool. If you go up to this morning's posts, I think, you'll see something about it. Click on her name on one of her posts, and she said that would take you to contact information. I think people were mostly talking about the winner donating to MHR...just a nice way to get some more help for them up there for all that they do.

Hello Barbaro,

I know you had a wonderful day running your races and grazing in green pastures...

Honey, I’ve read a couple of things hinting that there is no night time in Heaven. It’s always "a day".

I understand the comfort in such a thought. No aging or wearing down. Isn’t it possible to have the night without age or wear? Why does Time have to be involved? To me, the night is part of Heaven here on Earth...If I ever make it to Heaven, I will miss Night too much...

Night offers time for families. After their busy days at work, school or just being without each other, it is a time to come together and share in each other’s lives. To relate with each other.

Night offers story time for parents and their children. Tales in which a parent will introduce the magic to their child of flying to enchanted lands where they become Princess’ and Knights with shining armor or Super heroes saving the day in Metropolis. Night helps build a child’s imagination and also, the loving bond between parent and child.

Night offers the growing child opportunities of sleepovers and slumber parties, the perfect setting for ghost stories. Soon after the best, most spooky story is told, imaginations running wild, paranoia setting in, there’s a "THUMP". After all of the "pinky swears" in the past to be best friends forever, the safety and security of having each other there at this pivotal time in their lives, now seals the deal.

Night is when we hold our loved ones near...and dear. After their bedtime, children ask for drinks of water...not because they’re thirsty. It’s their chance, their way, of grabbing "one more hug" from their parents before joining their Dream Angels for the night.

Barbaro, I feel your loved ones know you are with them. But Night lets them fly with you to enchanted lands where beauty and everlasting love grow. It lets them live with you to realize every dream that you have together.

Just because we make it to Heaven, is all of this gone? No matter what the age, we are all "someone’s child". Please tell me there is Night in Heaven...

Honey, it is bedtime...Please grab your blanket. We'll get you nice and cozy, all wrapped up in your fuzziest blanket. We'll pull it up high and tuck it under your chin.

Your Dream Angels have a plan. It looks like you're going on an adventure...

Your healing is complete and strength will forever carry you through your days.

Please close your eyes. You'll see your friends soon and join your loved ones while they dream...of you.

Good night Honey. I'm in love with you...XXOOxx

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Hello Hope,

The temperatures were alittle warmer today. I hope you were able to feel the sun on your back and breath in some fresh air...

We'll grab your fuzzy blanket but not for the warmth. I want you to feel the warming sensation of something so wonderful against you in anticipation of your little one...

Now close your eyes Hope. Your Dream Angels will lead you to beauty and love everlasting... Good night Little One. Sweet dreams...xxoox

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Thanks CJ, when is Misty due? I will need to be on Sodium Pentothol for that one.

Posted by Julie L at February 21, 2007 2:07 AM

Julie - I believe Misty is due the end of May. CJ

Lore..thanks for the link to the adventures of Baby B - I knew some of those tidbits but not all. Our Sweet B....rolling over and letting you rub him on his tummy like a pooch. Tears again.

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Bonnie/Marilyn,

Are we doing "win", "place" and "show" bets here? It's the only way I know how to gamble. :)

Back to the cam....my I get "looks" when I toggle away from Rosie.

David
So very sorry for your loss but I just know Barbaro was there to greet her.

Thank you for all you do for the horses.

We are truly honored to know you.

David,

I so remember your "DIG IN" posts from last summer. You always had such beautiful heartfelt words for Barbaro. I wish I could say something to heal you now. Just know that you are amoung friends and we will keep her memory in our hearts as well. I just imagine you as such a great keeper of the earth and the animals David. The "Gates of Eden"..... Oh what beauty that is!!!

She lived her life in a little bit of "Heaven on Earth" with you and your family. She will be wating for you David.... but now, you just Dig in and do your best with the rest of your family.

In the spirit of Barbaro and the FOB.

Leslie in MN

David,

I'm sorry for your loss, it's never easy, I know.

Thanks for posting, my thoughts are with you.

cindy a

Laurie:

The perfect "tuck-in" again as usual. I don't know how you can continue to find just the right thing to say night after night.

David:

The world needs more men like you. Bless you for everything that you do.

I'll Always Believe in Miracles,
I'll Always Believe in Barbaro.

Becky and Chip...

PS: Can anyone tell me what is going on with Shiloh Horse Rescue from the post earlier today?

David,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that your pain is devastating. But, thank you so much. Even in your grief, your words are so inspiring. Thank you for all that you do.

I think Rosie is stealing Misty's food again!!

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Lore
Thanks for the link to the article about Barbaro as a baby! Absolutely heart warming!
jan

I have to go out for a few hours. Just hope all goes well if it happens.

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Laurie H.:) I missed you last night, I got involved w/a phone call:( By the time I 'found' you, it was too late....your dream Angels had you:) Anyway....I wanted to tell you that I had waited last night to read your tuck-in because they always make me feel so much better and yesterday was really hard, because UPENN's message board is closing soon....I'm not so 'shattered' tonight, but last night, all yesterday after I found out it would be closing, I just felt so sad, so 'empty'...you know, visiting it everyday for so many months 'talking' to My Handsome Sweetheart:), leaving messages for his caregivers...and to know it is closing soon...well it just brought home a new phase in grief, that we all have to deal with.

Then I read your tuck-in and it was so positive, and so perfect for me yesterday, I wanted to tell you that! Talking about all the foals and horses that will enjoy happy lives because of Barbaro...it was perfect, indeed:)

Also, did you read Equine-Heaven.com yesterday? If not, you MUST, because I think you will find it brings a big smile to you...and speaking of smiles, I read your post to me on Sunday night and I am truly humbled and honored that my notes give you a smile....gosh Laurie, coming from you, that is a wonderful compliment, thank you!!

I hope you sleep well tonight dear lady and thanks again for your beautiful thoughts and heart! xxxoooxxx
Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Marilyn,
I went to Wendy's linked website, but it's all about golf, also scrolled down to see mention of betting on the time but still didn't see anything. I'll try discussion board. Thanks!

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Bonnie
I think it was through email to Wendy?

I love Jon Court! I always bet on him at Churchill! Good for him!

So sorry David!!!

Love the big guy forever!
Love to all FOB's!!

Thank you Alex for all you do!

Laurie H

Thank you...your tuck in dried my tears. I was losing it.

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Hello Becky and Chip,

Thank you for your kind words. They inspire me...

Becky, I'm sorry, I don't know anything about Shiloh from today. I saw just a few seconds ago, that you asked earlier about them as well. I'm sorry I don't know.

Take care Becky and please kiss Chip for me!

Good night...

Oh David, David. I am so sorry. All I can say is, I am grateful this lovely mare had your and your farm. To love her and protect her and cherish her in sickness and in health till death parted you. I have always thought the marriage vows applied to owning/being owned by an animal. You kept your vows to your mare.

She was met by Barbaro and his very efficient little farm manager, who crossed over two weeks ago tonight. I have to believe this or I'm going to have another melt down tonight. when does it stop hurting so much?

Daid: I am so sorry on the loss of the mare....You said so much in your post...Thanks for sharing, even if it wasnt good news...

Lisa in Colorado

Laurie H.

Could you tick Rosie in tonight...she needs a gentle loving tuck-in and a meeting with her dream angels. Poor baby, she is just huge, and uncomfortable. Her little foal is taking it's sweet time in coming.

Thanks Marilyn, she does have a place to email her on her site at bottom.

((((Susan))))

I can see Felix now, with his little clipboard...BlackBerry hooked at his little waist...such organization the heavens have never seen!!!

Julie L

Thank you, my friend. It is a rough night. I am so glad I have this site...

I can't access my email at all tonight. Server issue. arrgghh.

I am very glad you are posting here again.

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SORRY FOR CAPS BUT I AM CONCERNED WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM STEVE REGARDING BDUDE AND BDUDETTE.

WE HAVEN'T HEARD HAVE WE? OR DID I MISS A RECENT POST FROM HIM?
THANK YOU

Bonnie and Marilyn,

I posted about the pool for Rosie last night but I only received one email. My other logistical problem is collecting money and then distributing it when everyone lives all over. If anyone else wants to take it over that would be GREAT!!! I'm travelling for work and unable to do it. Sorry!!! It's a fun idea!!!

Rosie's laying down now

Laurie H: You took my breathe away tonight with the beauty of what you wrote...You out did yourself....We all benefit each and every night from your tuck ins - You make us think and still feel comfort at the same time - That is a talent...

Kisses and nuzzles from the kids...Thank you for tucking us all in....

Lisa in Colorado

### Kathy

I see that..... OK this is it.... Come on Rosie I know honey it hurts.... You can do it.... We are all here with you girl.....

((((((((( Rosie )))))))))))))

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Lynne Brown,

Thank you for your kind, encouraging comments. I appreciate them so much.

Lynne, I have a feeling your personality comes through in your posts! They are wonderful and as I said earlier, very kind...

I DID read Equine Heaven yesterday. My heart skipped a beat when I read that Barbaro had mentioned the Tuck-ins...a huge thrill. I thank Barbaro very much.

Thank you again Lynne, very much...

Good night and I wish only sweet dreams for you...

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Jeri, good question. I wonder about them too!

test

Hiya, FsOB. Alex, I loved the article that describes all the work that you've done since last May.
To all the folks in CT, U.S. Reps. Courtney and Murphy are still not listed as co-sponsors of HR 503. No one called me back from Congressman Courtey's office today. I'll try again tomorrow. Do any of you live in Chris Murphy's Congressional District?
To Joan Roya - your 2:09 PM posting is so very true.
Loved Jeanette Cavalier's prayer and Martita's posting today.
To Nancy in CT: Thank you for sharing the story about the Jungian lecturer's talk on Seabicuit and her response to Barbaro. Our sweet prince really was an archetype for our time.
To Jan: What great work you do with your stories. Those pennies were a profound statement from that little boy.
To Nina: Yes, Velvet the Dog is a wonder dog. She should teach Congress that no healthy animal should be treated as "disposable". Think what the horses could be doing to help young disabled vets as they return home for physical &/or emotional therapy.
To Donna: God Save the Queen! She must be so upset to have missed our Sublime One's performance on 05/04/06. I hope that one of the Queen's horses wins the English Derby someday soon.
To Lorraine: Congrats on Rosie's 2nd place!
To Amy A. & Marie from Atl.: It's wild, because I've been thinking all day that I'd like to re-watch the Derby for the first time since Bobbey's passing. I love the "And here comes Barbaro" and "In a sublime performance" statements as much as you do. I admit that I was not following any racing last year and had not for many years prior. But when I saw those Lael silks, something really resonated for me. And I loved seeing Bobbey "fly"!
To Cathy Potter: I agree. "For once there was a spot, for one brief, shining moment that was known as Camelot."
A good night to all FsOB! Peace, RMH

David - may your mare's inner peace comfort you. She knows you loved her and her spirit will remain alive because of that.

I have been on this site since June, but do not have enough time to post and read everyone else's posts daily. I wish I did. I check for Alex's updates at least a dozen times daily, probably many more when Barbaro was with us. I will be here til the end.

I feel the way David and Laurie feel about the staff at NBC. My last candle to Dr R was that he also find comfort in Barbaro's inner peace and that Barbaro knows he did not fail him. Their hearts will always have a void at NBC. They were there when he arrived. They were there when he jogged back to his stall. They were there when he fought them back in July and did not want to stand again. They were there when he was lying down and let them love him. They were there when he was domain of his surroundings. They were there, with bittersweet tears in their eyes, when it was thought he would leave them "in the not so distant future" They were there on his final day - maybe not with him - but they were there. I cannot fathom what demons they are dealing with, because I am still very raw with emotion over losing Barbaro, and I am a no one compared to them.

Just last week our trainer picked up one of her horses from the ICU at NBC. He had been there since the beginning of January. The nurses cried because he was going home and leaving them ( it helped that he was a complete gentleman ). They also gave one of the grooms the postcard of Barbaro and the picture of him with the cat. She was thrilled! It just proved again what wonderful souls they are.

When Gitar came off the trailer from NBC, I later went to his stall to welcome him home and say a prayer for him - he is still not out of the woods either. I also asked him about Barbaro and what an honor it must have been to be in his presence. Being the stallion he is, he responded accordingly. In that, I found some peace in Barbaro's passing, knowing Barbaro told him to keep fighting and be brave, knowing he was in the presence of greatness and knowing that I have been enriched because of Barbaro and in that, I will always keep his spirit alive.

Shine on Barbaro

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Susan E.,

Thank you for your kind words but I'm worried. Are you okay? Did something happen...

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Susan E. I sent you an e-mail.

KooKoo, Joe, Afleet Alex (and all his stuffed animals) are with you tonight, holding you close.

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Danielle,

"Shine on Barbaro"

I love that...

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Susan E. Hugs for you and Lizzie tonight.

David -

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss but really appreciate your post.

Matt

#### Robyn Hoffmann

I know. Horses are really smart and they have an extrodinary ability to heal..... They are using them more and more now for therapy....

## Dave... I am lighting a candle for you tonight. It is a special candle. It is a beautiful candle just like you are a wonderful man......

((((( Barbaro.... Rosie )))))))))))))

Dang, Rosie's back up again...

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David....What a lovely man you are! I am very sorry for the loss of your 'girl' today...it is SO hard, isn't it? Thank you for reminding us of the heartache of all those at NBC, too!

I hope you can find comfort here, and comfort in the fact that your mare is with her new 'frens' in Equine Heaven....

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Now she is standing back up again. Man I'll bet she is hurting poor thing... Rosie I am putting a prayer in here for you girl...

Dear God:
Thank you for the wonderful things that you bless us with each day. Please help Dave get through the loss of his mare and help him heal. You know how he is feeling and I am asking that yo give him comfort. Also, please help Rosie to feel better and have her baby so that she isn't going through this anymore.. I know these are two things that I am asking of you God but I know that your listening and you will answer.... I trust you...
In Jesus name AMEN

Rosie is really ripe. Her tail keeps going up like she's about to expel something. Must be contractions.

Hi Julie -

That has been my mantra for him for so long - I read it somewhere many months ago and it stuck. When he was with us, I always told him to Soldier On. I know he is doing both.

One night back in December, I was walking my dog and the 7pm hour came. I saw a shooting star while I was praying for him. At the time, I thought it was a sign he was going to prevail ( which I honestly thought was true) . I know now it was telling me he would always be with us - just from above.

Rosie is doing fine Nina. She's not hurting nor in pain. Everything is fine Nina.

Skyler

I can't get into my emails tonight, it's a server issue. I will read it as soon as it lets me. Thank you.

Laurie H

Yeah, stuff happened. May I email you off site--when my email is up? I don't want to keep dumping my personal woes on the innocent.

I admit I'm not the most sentimental person, but ready these posts is priceless - Come on Rosie, have the kid already.

Harriet,Ruth, David - Sorry to hear about your recent losses. Hopefully very soon the feeling of grief will subside to happiness and celebration for remembering those you loved.

# Rosie needs to do a few jumping jacks.

Good evening, family of Barbaro! Even though we have had sad days here recently, I had to share a happy "Barbaro Effect" moment I had today. A week or so ago I shared that during December, I had found my way to the discussion groups on TWR, and there had read about a horse rescue ... which come to find out was located in my hometown!

As I related when I was telling about this experience, I went to my workplace, and asked that a poster seeking volunteers for the horse rescue be made. Afterwards, I learned that students and staff had volunteered at "Horse Feathers" equine rescue, because of the poster.

So today, I go into work, and there on the cover of the school paper is a picture of a student brushing a horse at Horse Feathers! The article talked about the need to resuce horses ... and then there was a whole lot information on the evils of horse slaughter!!!

The article doesn't mention the great one, Barbaro ... but I am here to tell you the sequence of events is: I'm on TWR, I learn about Horse Feathers, and now the article in the school paper means that thousands of people locally will be reading about our issues. Barbaro Effect to the extreme!

Wanted to share that, friends. Our sweetheart continues to change lives, better believe it.

Here is the article. And WE'LL all know, this story was 'written' by Barbaro.

Students Volunteer to Save Neglected Horses

The Vista - Online

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Rosie,

We've never met but you have quite a few "family" members here watching you! Aunts and Uncles glued to their monitors like Garfield suction cup critters...

Rosie, we are all there with you, literally and in our prayers.

If your Dream Angels should come calling for you, let them sweep you away for a moment. You still need your rest...

They will lead you to warmth and comfort. Love and trust. Sweet little warm breaths against your cheek. A little heart that beats for you and your love. Rosie, they will lead you to your little one. They will show you the blessing yet to be born...

So Rosie, with such tired eyes, close them if even for a moment. Gaze into the loving eyes of your foal...you will soon meet him.

Good night Rosie. Sweet dreams to you...and your foal. You are BOTH loved so much. xxoo xo

(((Susan E.)))

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Susan E.,

Definitely, yes...here is my addy, brieandwe@yahoo.com
I understand about the email problem and I will wait. Whenever you are ready...

Please take care...okay?

###### Joe in Long Beach, CA

So Rosie isn't in labor???? If labor is anything in a mare like it is with a woman I'll tell ya... watch out LOL!!!!!! It hurts!!!!!!!

((((((( Rosie, Dave, Barbaro )))))

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Susan E., I'm here for ya too, email me when you are ready.

David-
I'm so very sorry for your loss. It is obvious from your words what she meant to you. As Mrs. Jackson so eloquently stated, "Certainly, grief is the price we all pay for love." Although the grief is heartwrenching, the love is most definitely worth the price. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

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Kathryn, HOW COOL IS THAT???

No Nina, Rosie feels just fine. She's a happy horse foraging for food. Until she lays down and starts pushing to deliver, she is just fine and happy and comfortable. Take it from an experienced horse owner who knows. Now please calm down Nina. No need to get melodramatic here. Everyone is having fun watching Rosie.

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Has anybody here been watching that kitty cam on the Mare Stare website? They are so cute!

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Lisa LEach,

Thank you sooo much for your kind and encouraging post to me. I appreciate it so much. I hope you know that...

I put a bandana on my little boy Bosko tonight. It's kind of big and it always ends up that the flap of the bandana is on his back...it looks like a cape! He now has a nickname of Underdog!

Please kiss your kids for me! I got extra kisses from Emma...I think they were meant for you!

Good night Lisa! Thank you again...

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Cindy A--KITTY CAM???? NO way! I can't find it--

Laurie H; Pictures needed!!!!

Sweet dreams to you and your kids....

Laurie H

Tears twice tonight! The good kind of tears. Beautiful word from your heart, just beautiful. Thank you for the special tuck-in tonight and the so soothing and super special tuck-ins for our Barbaro every night.

Susan E

I don't think the "hurt" ever goes away completely. It is just covered with the good memories.

I could shed tears everday if I let myself. Which I think I have pretty much done, if you ask my husband.

Its a true testament of Barbaro's soul.

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David,

I am so sorry to read about your mare's passing.
She knew love and security with you on your farm.

May memories offer comfort and the other horses help you through your pain.

Please take care. We are here...

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Lisa Leach,

You got it! As soon as he slows down long enough to take a picture I'll send them to you!

Thank you for asking!! I believe I still have your address from the puppy pictures. I saved your puppies pictures...I love them too much!

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Hi there Handsome Sweetheart:) Sorry I missed you last night, I was feeling kinda 'blue'...I was reading about a Foal Rescue effort in Ohio, I had never heard of Nurse Mare Foals before. These little foals are taken from thier MaMa's so the moms can nurse 'more important' foals...can you imagine that, Bobby? I was pretty upset by it! The only thing I can think is that someday these horrid people will meet their "maker" and boy...I wish I could watch them try to explain their actions then!!! I would never have known so many things if it weren't for you, Sweetheart...I am going to send some money to help them with those precious babies, in Honor of You:)

I know you've had a good day today 'cause all your days are good now:) and Auntie Laurie has called on your Dream Angels, so you are sound asleep....rest well so you can be a new 'fren' to Dave's mare...she came there today...

I love you Bobby Jackson, love you, love you, love you sooo much! I will see you again tomorrow, Darling Man!
Lynne-Your Forever Friend in CA

For those who haven't seen it yet, there is a beautiful poem I had found on Horsehats.com (Great site run by a great guy, David Williams!). Read it again tonite and thought I'd copy it here for all to read.

-How I miss that big, beautiful bay!

I haven't posted in awhile but do check in. Hope everyone is doing well.

Let's keep the Legacy alive!

Love to all!

Julie Z. (in Houston)

BARBARO TRIBUTE
By Derek Granger

First Saturday in May, a charge fills the air,
In Kentucky they gather, a most splendid affair.
The Run for the Roses, mere hours away,
As twenty colts vie to be champion this day.

Some colts seem anxious, aware of the task,
Some balk and some bray, while some seem to bask.
But asleep in his paddock, a champion sublime,
The unconcerned Barbaro, enjoys some peacetime.

As post time draws near, and the horses are saddled,
The once sleeping Barbaro, appears to be rattled.
He starts to act up, his groom works to console,
In a moment the horse is brought under control.

The Post Parade finished, they load at the gate,
The unbeaten Barbaro wears number eight.
With seven to left, and eleven to right,
The start gates crash open, twenty youngsters take flight.

The front stretch is blazed in the blink of an eye,
One-hundred thousand faithful watch them rush by.
The field rounds the turn, down the backstretch they bound,
Halfway to the roses, halfway to the Crown!

Five furlongs cleared, and the noise starts to churn,
Moving faster and faster into the far turn.
The crowd starts to rise like a wave on the sea,
Which colt will move up, which one will it be?

Around the last turn and they charge into sight,
One horse pulls ahead, and seems up to the fight.
A thundering bay is now leading the field,
Digging in like a steam shovel, a champion revealed!

His rider has no need to go to the whip,
This magical colt has run his perfect trip.
The others are fading, as if they all know,
Today there's no way they can catch Barbaro!

The bay locomotive explodes to the line,
The next best has slipped seven full lengths behind!
A deafening roar now erupts from the fans,
Who all sense the magic they've watched from the stands.

A Derby performance unseen sixty years,
Has rekindled dreams that bring many to tears.
Twenty-eight years since the crown has been worn,
Twenty-eight years of dreams tattered and torn.

Nineteen brave contenders have given their all,
And nineteen contenders have taken a fall,
But now there is one for whom destiny waits,
In a blanket of roses, it's Barbaro the Great!

For weeks people speak of him breaking the drought,
His romp to the roses leaves little to doubt.
The shadow of Slew, of Big Red and Affirmed,
Will finally give way to perfection confirmed.

The Pimilico track is awash in the glow,
In the paddock sits larger-than-life Barbaro.
The undercard races tick down like a clock,
As the Preakness approaches the faithful take stock.

He's led from the paddock and joins the parade,
As thousands anticipate history made.
The gates are all loaded and all that remains,
A mile and three sixteenths, and a seventh field tamed.

With millions now watching, a cruel twist of fate,
A single bay colt breaks alone from the gate.
An audible gasp echoes over the track,
As his rider fights hard just to hold the horse back.

To the amazement of all, the fortunes have changed,
For the great Champion Barbaro, and his fate prearranged.
He's led back around, and again loads the gate,
Can this champion regroup from a tragic mistake?

The gates are flung opened, they bolt down the track,
Barbaro breaks cleanly, and he's running mid-pack!
There's hope after all for this champion renowned,
To reel them all in before shutting them down!

But another groan rings out, with cries of despair,
Barbaro has pulled up, and dread fills the air.
With his right hind leg shattered, he struggles to run,
The pack draws away quickly, the dream is undone.

Six races finished, and six races won,
His only defeat, in a race never run.
But now a new challenge, a new field of strife,
Confronts this bold champion: a race for his life.

With the prayers of the faithful, and the odds stacked against,
His crestfallen owners spare no expense.
For his chance to survive this disastrous blow,
The New Bolton doctors do all that they know.

For eight months he battles through every travail,
As millions hold hope that he'll somehow prevail.
This horse with no rival upon the racetrack,
Continues to carry such hope on his back!

But every great champion faces the day,
When no more contenders stand in their way.
When no more mountains, exist for to move,
When finally, at last, there is nothing to prove.

With all of his races on earth finally done,
This bold, gallant hero continues to run.
With Big Red, Slew and Affirmed by his side,
His legacy: Hope! Barbaro did provide.

by Derek Granger 1/30/07

####Joe in Long Beach, CA

OK so let me get some education here. When I had my kids I wanted to KILL their father... The contractions were so intense that it really really hurt........ I don't mean kill him litterally just well you know. So educate me here. She isn't having contractions yet???? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm me is confused..... :-)

((((((((( Barbaro ))))))))))))

David, I just read your post. I'm so sorry to hear about your mare leaving you to go to Heaven with Barbaro. Don't fall for the stereotype that men are less sensitive and loving towards their animals than women, and that men don't cry for their furry friends but only women do...thats total BS. I shed tears for animals all the time, and I'm the type of man that other men are intimidated by. So, go ahead and let it out and cry for her. Just remember, you'll see her again, in Heaven. She'll be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge, and when she sees you coming, you'll hear her galloping towards you and nickering real loud so happy to see you once again.

#### Julie Z

I have always loved that poem... It is the best poem I have ever read....... Thank you for putting that up.. It has been awhil since I have read it...... Man there go the tears again.... Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh I love you Barbaro...

(((((( Barbaro ))))))))

# Nina, when Rosie starts cussing into the camera and yelling for an epidural, then we'll know birth is imminent! LOL

Laurie H.-
Another tender and soothing tuck-in. It is obvious you are a wonderful parent. You're children are blessed to have you, as are you to have them.

I'm with you about wanting there to be nighttime in Heaven. I have always thought the Heavens are most beautiful and brilliant at night, with the millions of stars twinkling and shining down upon us, and the moon resplendent in its haunting beauty. Nighttime is a time of serenity and renewal...sounds like Heaven to me.

Rosie's tuck-in was so precious also. You really do make my evenings complete with your wonderful, heartwarming words. Thank you.

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Judy in WA,

Thank you so much for asking me to tuck Rosie in tonight. It was both an honor and a pleasure.

Thank you for your kind post. Words like your inspire me.

Good night Judy...

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SUSAN E - I think you have my email addy and know where we are...

What a beautiful, touching post, Danielle. It really touched my heart. My thoughts and prayers are always with Dr. Richardson and the wonderful staff at NBC, who cared so lovingly for Barbaro - who I'll miss forever. May Gitar have a long and happy life.

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Sandie,

Your words so beautifully described what I hope Heaven to be like.

Thank you for wording it so eloquently.

Thank you also for your kind words. They mean so much...

Good night Sandie...

###### SarahFromNC

LOL!!!!!!!!! That was good.....

((((((( Barbaro... Dave.... Rosie ))))))))))

Okay Nina, you're behaving real bizarre now. I should have known better than to converse with you based on what I've seen from you in recent days past. You are just out of control again.

Nina, horses are not the same as humans, physically nor mentally. Try not to anthropomorphize them. And no Nina, Rosie is not in labor yet. As you can see, she is walking around comfortably foraging for food. Horses do not forage/eat when they are hurting.

Goodnight everyone. I'm outta here for today.

Man it is cat napping for me tonight that is for sure........... Man..... I am afraid to lie down for fear of falling asleep.. I have been here all day..........

(((((( Barbaro )))))))))))))))))

##### Joe in Long Beach, CA

I didn't know that. I guess you learn something new everyday.. Joe I am not flipping out, I was totally unaware of that. Thanks for the eduation...... :-) I love learning new things..... I have never seen a horse foal before, this is the first time........

((((((( Barbaro )))))))))))))

Good evening, all -

lorraine in staten island - Congratulations on your Rosie's excellent second. She's amassing quite a little record! Good health and continued success to her and you!

Barb in AZ - Great letter! Really excellent, and a brilliant tactic. One suggestion, which I know you will be wise enough to ignore if you see fit: Paragraph 4 - "...give back to the horse community {while at the same time attracting future customers). But what a superb idea, very well-executed.

Marilyn in CA - I'm dying laughing over Barbanon. Witty!

Ashley - The darned horse had me convinced that he was going to win - and I knew better, as did most of us. But he was so - ASSURED! Failure was not an option. It just hurts. But, of course, we are now seeing the Barbaro Effect, which, airborne and magnificent, is proof that failure is not what we confront. Just a victory that is inconvenient for us, because we lack the reassurance of his physical presence. It is we who leaned on him - and still do.

Oh, David. I'm so sorry. What was the mare's name? Comfort to you.

jan - The story about the tub of pennies reduced both me and my husband to tears - through those huge, watery smiles! What a gift you are to the lucky school where you work. More Barbaro Effect!

Be well, everyone. I'm off to check on Our Lady of Perpetual Pregnancy. Have a good night, and keep on keepin' on. This is important stuff, and we are lucky to be here.

- Jean

Hi everyone!

Does anyone know when the Hannegan Brothers Tribute to Barbaro, "One Saturday in May", will air?

They've had many fine vids posted on YouTube.com and I was hoping to see the Tribute in its entirety.

BELIEVE IN BARBARO!!

Ken Z :)

What a wonderful but heartrending poem by Derek Granger.

Thank you for your support, my friends. I am sorry, tonight is two weeks since Felix left and it hit me like a freight train. I am doing better now.

I'm going to go watch "That 70's Show" now. By the time Hyde and Kelso are through with me, I'll be doing all right. :)

I am so grateful for this site.

I am so grateful for the wonderful people who populate this site. Tonight, as David's beloved mare runs free, we are joined together for David and for his mare. I picture AP Dixie and Gallant Secret, Go For Wand, dear Pine, the immortal Ruffian, meeting David's mare and whisking her away for some girl talk. Bet they'll talk about that cute bay colt.

What was her name, David?

##

Joe, guys like you, David and Mike C. are the real deal: not afraid of a few tears or emotion. Nice to have some testosterone in the nation.

How long can a mare go overdue? I think I might need a bigger coffee maker!

((((((Susan))))))

KITTY CAM; http://www.marestare.com/masada.htm

########Marky

If she doesn't have this baby in like 3 hours or 4 hours, I am going out for some EXPRESSO!!!!! It is now 8:06 PST and I am going to drag myself away from this PC for a little while..... My doctor wants me to get off of coffee but this is a special occasion..... :-)

((((((((( Barbaro ))))))))))))

Susan E.

Nice of you to mention those great horses. Can I also include my personal favorite (before Barbaro of course) Affirmed?

Holy Smoke. Cat Milan has her hands full! Egads. How utterly cute.

######## Joe....

Don't be mad at me cause I didn't know this. I am not out of control, I just am not educated in this area...... :-(

((((((( Barbaro ))))))))))))

Susan E.-
I thought of you this evening when I lit my candle for Felix. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope each day brings you a little more joy and a little less pain. He knows how much you loved him and always will...he feels exactly the same way about you.

Dave...

My favorite before Barbaro was Seattle Slew... I love the Slews..... :-)

(((((( Barbaro ))))))))))))))))))))

Susan
We all understand - it is just so tough and with Barbaro...
What can I say

Take Care

does anybody watch Boston legal? Please write down "ALAN SHORES" closing arguments on the daughter/father case. I feel it is ideal for the usage in writting to congress. It stated how he believes in humanity to do the right thing..etc...but when he is done the feeling is ideal.
Jenny

Nina,

I won't argue about Slew he was also a great horse. I just remember watching Affirmed as an 8 year old (me not the horse) and enjoying the great duels he had with Alydar. I'll never forgot the final call by Chic Anderson at Belmont.

Dearest Barbaro....

3 weeks over the Rainbow Bridge....
hooves I can still hear so vividly in unison with your heartbeat...

Oh so fine were those days, sunlit skies, cool morning dew did arise with the scent of blossoms on a fine Kentucky Day filled with pride...

magical dreams only you know best, sweet Boy...

t'was destiny at your feet along that crooked path you rode so fine....

like a Champion of Champions....yet so humble, so unblemished with time....

'till the gate opened wide one day after a fine rain gave way to brighter pastures untraveled by mere mortals....but you know,

the other side where we shall all one day share that beautiful gift....

in that eternal place with you, our friend....

when one early morning we shall all awaken together with that Legend that is you,

and with the wind at our back, rainbows hovering over our shoulders with tear drops falling from the heavens,

we will run those greener pastures with you by our side, to always be with YOU,

Barbaro, Our Dear Friend.....

Oh, how we all love you,

Our Fine Boy, Our Human Glory!

BELIEVE IN BARBARO!!!

Rest easy tonight, Big Fella :)

Ken Z

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(((Susan E)))
I'm here too.

##Joe, please come back later,ok? Late shift here for the west coast; I enjoyed your posts last night. Learned alot from you,much appreciated. You made me laugh re. Rosie's "tail wrap!"

##Nina,please,after reading alot of sad posts tonight with alot of memories of Barbaro thrown in I would appreciate so much if you just stick to the subject of Rosie tonight,thank you.

Rosie has really brought smiles back to me,anyone else?

Thanks Alex for the link to the Bloodhorse article. I couldn't agree more with the perspective of the author regarding my ability to remain a fan depending on how the industry takes care of their athletes.

Racing has alot of attention right now. Best to make something good of it.

##
Nancy Jean, I so agree. Rosie has helped bring some smiles back to our faces..

Nina please go and get your coffee and get a break.. I think you need it. bad enough to hear about your bath time, but the rest is getting too much..

Who is on the night shift for rosie?? too bad there is not sound on here, would sound a horn when she starts to deliver!!

#### Nancy Jean/Huntington Beach,Ca

All I did was ask for eduaction from Joe about a mare birth and then Dave mentioned Affirmed. Now what is wrong with that? I didn't do anything wrong. Man... :-(

((((((( Barbaro.... Rosie......))))))))))

Ken Z.-
Such beautiful words...really touched my heart. Thank you.

Good night all. I'm going to attempt to watch a little television, with one eye on the TV and the other on Rosie. Let's hope she has that baby soon, and that all goes well and mama and baby are safe and sound.

I hope everyone has a safe and pleasant evening.

Alex, thank you for another day here at TWR...your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated.

Barbaro...you will forever remain in my thoughts, my prayers, my heart. I love you so beautiful boy.

The miracle of Barbaro continues...

ROSIE UPDATE...

For those who may have missed it,

Stephanie Pierce-Miracle Horse Rescue-(MHR)-posted an update on Rosie's condition at 10:54 PM.

Repost follows:

Good Afternoon FOB Aunties and Uncles,
Rosie is doing fine, and is in labor and is crabby. I am not even going to guess anymore as to when Bobby's Lil Angel is going to get here. Her breathing is heavier than normal and I am trying to give her quiet time. I contacted my Vet, and explained her behavior and I was told hurry up and wait.arggghhhhhh! I told her we have been waiting. I wish that I could say it's gonna be tonight but I can not. I wake up every hour on the hour and she is either lying down or standing up.
Once she is going into the final transition I will be calling Cathy Potter and Sally Spencer. Sally said she will just come over, I guess Cathy is gonna have to put the alert out for us here.
I realize this is nerve wracking for all of you, but you are not alone...it is for me to. :)
Gertie the nursemaid chicken better watch out cause she could get punted if she is not careful.

Stephanie

Posted by: Stephanie Pierce at February 20, 2007 10:54 PM

According to Stephanie's post, Rosie is in labor and when Rosie is "going into the final transition", Stephanie will call FOB's Sally Spencer and Cathy Potter. According to her post, Stephanie expects Sally will then go to Miracle Horse Rescue (MHR) and Cathy will post alerts/updates.

Angels from Heaven are with you, Miss Rosie! May God's Blessings Rest Upon You,

Drew

"All creatures, great and small."

Re-Post by: Drew at February 21, 2007 12:53 AM

To Robyn Hoffman, et al,
Just back from a few days in Florida with family and am trying to get caught up. Noticed your post regarding CT reps. I live in Chris Murphy's district and have emailed several times (as well as Chris Dodd and messages of appreciation to Joe Lieberman). I received a survey from Chris Murphy today in the mail asking for my input on priorities and opinions and will use this as another avenue to carry the message. Tomorrow I will start calling as well. I cannot understand how anyone representing the people of CT (especially Litchfield where I live with horses on every street) is not on board. I plan to get to the Agriculture and Commerce people tomorrow, too. It has been nice getting away but have been anxious to get back to work (this work, anyway).

The Litchfield Enquirer printed my anti-slaughter opinion piece and when we picked up our pets from the vet today, received several favorable comments and found a new Barbaro friend who works at the vet's office.

Also visited Penn's Barbaro message board tonight. For anyone who hasn't been there in the last few days they indicate that the message board will be discontinued soon but they will continue to "host articles and photos in Barbaro's memory".

Good night!

What did Nina say? I didn't read anything wrong.

Hay if you guys check out the kitty cam if you go down to the bottom there is a link to photo album. Very cute. All the kitties are named after different kinds of coffee.

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David: So sorry to hear about your loss. Gretchen Jackson "hit it on the nose" when she stated "grief is the price we pay for love". When you love someone, grieving is part of life whether you are a man, woman or child. You did the best you could for her as Dr. Richardson did for our Precious Barbaro. You can take some comfort in that. Please know that you will be in my prayers 24/7 and know that you are not alone as you grieve for your mare. God bless you dear friend. We are here for you. Our Heavenly Father will provide you with the comfort you need. Just trust in Him as I know that you do. Good to hear from you even though it is with a heavy heart.

"We kept him/her until he/she died...and sat with him/her during the long last minutes when a horse comes closest to seeming human."

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Laurie H.: As always, thank you for your beautiful and heartwarming tuck-ins for our Precious Barbaro, Hope and Rosie. I look forward to them every night.

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Robyn Hoffman: Thank you, dear friend, for your kind words about my prayers to our Precious Barbaro. You have always posted comments to me that really warm my heart.

God bless all my Barbaro Family. Know that you are in my prayers and will always have a special place in my heart....each and everyone of you.

"Friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."

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Lynda thanks for the kitty cam link!

I WANT THEM ALL!!!

##Kathey, gosh I just love our Alex so,so much--I hope he is appreciating my counting to ten,gritting of teeth. I am outta here to get some coffee myself!

Oh my Rosie close to the camera and she is sure sweaty!!

#### Lynda Pellitteri in SE Texas

I didn't do anything wrong.. I feel like I am being picked on and attacked again... :-( I have been having lots of fun in here all day with Rosie. Now I am crying cause I am feeling attacked......

((((((((( Rosie )))))) ((((( Dave )))) ((barbaro))))))))))

Nina,

Agreed

#### Dave I know... I am almost in tears now.. I did not do anything but be really nice to people all day in here..... Man.... That's OK I'll just keep being nice...... :-) Did you get my email????????

(((((((( Barbaro )))))))))))))))))))

JulieL; I am afraid they would cost you some money!! I would be they are selling for about $300 a piece.

Nina; Don't let it bother you. Some people are just very sensitive or something. Just shrug it off.

Did anyone mention that Way Of An Eagle won the 9th at Aqueduct to break the maiden on Monday. This horse had been mentioned here before along with Snuff Box.

(((Nina)))

Nina,

Yep, sent you a response the other day.

####

Lynda P, darn, I knew there was a catch somewhere!

Can someone tell me how they can tell that Rosie is "sweating"? Is it the white foamy stuff??? Sorry I am a horse dork.

Good Night Sweet Boy! ILYF

#### Lynda Pellitteri in SE Texas

I know what to do now when my feelings get hurt........ Thank you..... Come on Rosie....... have that KID!!!!!!!

((((( Barbaro )))))))

############Dave check your emails again.......

JulieL; I can't even tell she is sweating. That white stuff looks like bits of straw

Its time for me to go to work. See you all later

##Lynda,unless you have read every single post today and know what Kathey,Joe and I are talking about, all you and Dave are doing is getting her wound up as usual, I AM NOT IN THE MOOD for this tonight,please! I just wanted to enjoy Rosie,like I have been for the last 2 days. end of subject for me.

#### Lynda Pellitteri in SE Texas

I know what to do now when my feelings get hurt........ Thank you..... Come on Rosie....... have that KID!!!!!!!

((((( Barbaro )))))))

############Dave check your emails again.......

David I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mare. You said old girl so she must have had a long life. I know tomorrow will be hard. It sounds like you gave her the very best care. She is at peace now and I think she's out standing in a field of cool green grass with a light breeze blowing. Barbaro is showing off for her, letting her see how fast he can run.

Ken Z I've also been wondering about the Hennegan's release date. Was thinking that maybe they'll release it around the Derby. I hope they have a crying section in the theater.

Nancy Jean,

I have remained very peaceful, informative and caring in my remarks on this site. However I believe you have called me out once again. I think the other day you referred to me as part of the "three headed rapid response team." I am sorry that I am not a "horse expert" or in the horse industry, but since I live in State that has a slaughter house, I was very active in the legislation to close this plant down back in 2004. I have many friends in local and state politics in Illinois who I voice my concerns to. Believe me, to get this ban passed you are going to need all the help you can get, from both "horse experts" and "non horse experts".

So I suggest we all come to an agreement on how others are to be treated on this site.

End of subject for me also.

I just checked in on Rosie, she looks pretty comfy to me. I think she's going to wait another day to deliver. Of course, I've never caught a birth on the mare stare yet!

She is real cute though!!

# Nancy Jean/Huntington Beach,Ca

I just went through all of my posts and I have been here with Rosie all day today. I don't know why you want to hurt me but I am hurt from your statements. I am sorry if I offended you guys, I surly did not mean to. Man... :-(

((((((( Barbaro )))))))))))))))))

Good Evening All FOB Aunties and Uncles,

I am sitting here watching Rosie right along with you. The only thing close to where she is presently standing is her water barrel. Today, when I was checking her out (have her trained to back up to me so I can check her out and scratch her rump safely...lol) her rear end has fallen away and is real jiggly. I know that she is uncomfortable as she normally enjoys when I scratch her rump, but she pinned her ears this evening. SOoooo she was not happy.

I would like to make all of you aware of something if I may. This WILL BE Rosie's final baby. Should Rosie get adopted, we have several clauses within our Adoption Contract, first a horse adopted from MHR can never be sold, leased, or given away (period) for whatever reason it can no longer be cared for by the adopter or there is a breach of contract the horse must be returned to MHR. Second, Should you be adopting a mare the mare can never be bred and if it is a colt it must be gelded (if MHR has not done this already). So Bobby's Lil Angel will be her last. The same holds true of Misty and Bobby's Spirit. Misty as far as I am concerned should have never ever been bred again especially this late in her life. Will never understand some people.

I spoke to Blanche and her group, I told her that they had to be careful as Rosie was in the chicken punting mode. The all agreed to exercise caution.

That poor baby is so uncomfortable. Please do not hesitate to use the emergency number if her water breaks or if you see the birth beginning. I normally wake up every hour on the hour, but it does not hurt to have the extra eyes.

Thank you for being here for Rosie and for me, it is appreciated.

Stephanie

HI GUYS!.....WOW..ROSIE looks awfully comfortable...the ones I have seen on WEFoal/Marestare CANNOT stand still like that...
they are pacing and shufflin along with their noses to the ground...then kerplunk (that is a technical term) they plop down and sit then lay then sit then lay...then....OH YOU GET THE PICTURE...they are just plain ANTSY....

########## Dave check your emails....

Go Rosie go...... ((((( Barbaro )))))))
(((((((((((((((((((( Rosie )))))))))))))))))))

Nina,

Yep, thanks.

### dave your welcome....

Go Rosie Go...... We all love you ((((((((((((((((((((((((((Rosie )))))))))))))))))

#### Nina, been here for awhile on Rosie watch with the rest of you. I don't see where you did anything wrong.
I read on here that when Rosie lifts her tail up in the air, that is a contraction. I, being a mother of 4 also relate contractions with labor and labor with pain and the closer it get the worse the pain gets. Now I know MANY animals walk around in pain everyday and you would never know it, if you didn't know what to look for. I for one also put Rosie's condition in human form and assumed that she must be feeling pain when she has a contraction. I have never owned a horse, have cared for a few, but I have never see one delivered in real life, or been around them when pregnant. so, I didn't know either. But that is what is so great about being here, we learn and like you, I love to learn new things... so I guess those tinges of a cramp I get when ever she raises her tail( sympathy pains...like dads get) are all for nothing...lol.Well I'm glad to think she isn't in pain, but it's hard to wrap your brain around it, all you have to do is look at her and OUCH.
Verna

##### Stephanie

So she is in pain right? I will keep an eye on her all night. I am going to be taking cat naps and going out for coffee and kneenex in a while. I am really sad but Rosie is cheering me up. She is sooooooooooo cute and sooooooooooooooooooooo special........... I will call emergancy if I see anything that freaks me out........ Off to get coffee in a while........

((((((((( Rosie )))))))))))

((((((((( Rosie ))))))))))))

#### Verna1

Thanks... I guess some people just don't like me cause I know that I have been very nice and respectful to everyone on this board today.......It hurts me but I will be fine........

((((((( Barbaro )))))))

Good Evening Family
no baby yet. gosh, these mares just do things their own way, don't they?? I betcha if we all go to bed ( you too, Stephanie :)) we'll awaken to find a baby standing on wobbly legs, poking his little nodes on mom's udder, mom tired, but content. I think they're sneakier than we give then we give them credit for. And I don't recall EVER seeing a foal born during the day before today.

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David, it's good to see you again, but I'm so very sorry for your loss. Barbaro certainly ha acquired a lovely harem, hasn't he?

Your words about the staff at NBC really hit me. My DB and I cried so hard on the evening of January 29th, thinking of Dr. Dean having to pass that empty stall, and later thought about all the unsung heroes who had to make that sorrowful trek as well. I couldn't imagine any stall being emptier. Now you have an empty stall, and I'm so very, very sorry. It's a bit comforting, though, isn't it, to know she had a good life with you. And so much love. Just as they all deserve. And now she is young and whole, and galloping in the heavens with Barbaro, my girls, and so many others. It will be so joyful to see them again. Big hugs to you, my friend

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Julie L thank you for the photos! your babies are gorgeous. Wouldn't you know my scanner is acting up!! Will try to get photos of my monsterboy to you tomorrow. He's 12 years old, too, and confirms your vet's theory that all flame-points are goofy. He is the goofiest! He is such a big clown. He knows it too.

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SusanE Listen for the rummmbuls. You have to listen very hard. I think Lizzie can hear them. Love to both of you

Goodnight, all. Goodnight, bArbaro.. Give big neckhugs to David's mare. Did you meet her yet? You have been very busy greeting new arrivals to your farm, haven't you Big Boy? You and Felix must be having a great time. Maybe David's mare and Blondie can kind of stick together for a bit until they become accustomed to being like little fillies all over again. Be patient with them, Sweet Boy. They'll be romping with you in no time.

We're still waiting for the foal, and hoping maybe you could send a little message of encouragement to Rosie. Foaling is hard work! maybe you could just give her a little nibble on the back of her neck, she'll feel calmer, and then the foal will come easier. We're so looking forward to meeting this little baby.

See you tomorrow, sweet boy. Which is always "today" for you. Miss you. Love you soooooooooooooooooooo much

### Cheryl Jones

I like your post...... :-)

(((((((( Barbaro )))))))))))))

Just checked on Rosie and her head is constantly down and she looks like she's ready to pop. I don't know if that means anything, but she sure looks ready!

Love you Barbaro and all FOB's.

David Letell-
I know you have left for the evening, but I had to express to you the sorrow I have for your loss. I know how kind and gentle of a man you are from your posts during these last 9 months on TWR. You are a loving soul and with that comes the exquisite pain of loving along with loss, as we all know about way too well lately. I hope that everyone at Gates of Eden are able to cope with this tremendous sorrowful thing. I am so sorry. Take care of yourself, and we all support and are here if you need us.

Susan E.-
I am truly getting worried about you. I know my email has been messed up but I am sure I sent you two that maybe you never received? It has been several weeks though, not recently. I hope you are doing a little better, sweetie. I think of Felix everytime I look at my Boo's pic (since he wore a tuxedo as well!) I would like to hear from you when you get time to drop a line.

Julie L.-
I saw The Count on Sesame Street the other day, HA-Ha-Ha number of the day was 14! I miss you as well lil gal! I did not come back online til 11:50 pm. Sorry I did not see your greeting to me sooner.

PRAYERS FOR ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL

BARBARO-I STILL BELIEVE IN YOU WITH A LOVE THAT WILL ALWAYS BE. I AM STILL HERE, I AM STILL HERE.

Rosie--one, Two, THREE contractions!! HA, HA, HAAAA!!!!!!

Forgive me if this has been posted, the longer the thread gets with the cam up the slower my computer gets.
I THINK THIS WOULD BE A GREAT TIME TO REPOST THIS

TOP TEN REASONS WHY ROSIE HAS NOT YET FOALED:
10. Chicken keeps sitting on her butt
9. She isn't really pregnant--"Hey, it's Domino's!"
8. She wants her epidural- NOW
7. She hates stirrups. Any stirrups.
6. "What's with all this straw in my pen??!! I ordered 600 count, organic South Carolina cotton sheets and duvets, people!"
5. She's waiting to find out the results of Anna Nicole Smith's DNA tests
4. Book and movie deal first, THEN foal
3. No one has thrown her a baby shower yet **sniff**
2. Chicken in the horse pen, peckin' out dough
AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON ROSIE HAS NOT YET FOALED:
1. A watched mare never foals!
Posted by: Susan E. at February 20, 2007 4:00 AM

I've never been a mother horse of course (I just made a joke...waiting and hoping Rosie will deliver while I'm watching). How long is it after they go into that high watch mode? Don't know if that is what this is, but sure looks like it to me LOL. This is so exciting. Her tail keeps twitching and I too think I see contractions....

Beautiful mother...

Lisa

the baby couldn't be stuck could it? glad to see others are watching. keep wanting to call emerg. #. :-)

Hey is anyone else up to see, looks like she will be having her baby tonight! The waiting is over i hope:)
Krys

#### Thank you Nina :)

#### Dora I've missed you. We have been here very much, have we?

#### Julie you are pulling the graveyard shift tonight? good. I'm going to sleep Call me if you need anything :)

#### Verna that was SO worth reposting. Letterman eat your heart out. SusanE is taking over the Tonight Show

####
Barb I'm getting some "numbers" I'm hearing 10-15% of production goes to "waste". Will get with ya tomorrow on that 10-15% would make a huge tax benefit, giving some wiggle-room for inventory that is donated from the expired product, waste, spillage and other damaged product. HUGE!!!

Good Night everyone A better tomorrow. One day closer to the end of all slaughterhouses, and end to laminitis

Love to all
Cheryl

####

LOL Cheryl, since I am the one that didn't know the water trough from the feed bag today, I cannot be trusted with the night shift.

Keeps lookin' like she's about to lie down.. (Rosie) :-)

uhoh Julie then I go back to my earlier thought, let's all go to bed and tomorrow there will be a baby waiting :)

Hay, we could say Good Morning to the early day shift about now! Good Morning all. We're FIRST :)

Night, Julie, Verna, Dora, Susan and Nina :)

###Chery,
Goodnite. Was my pleasure to repost.
Hope you wake up to see 2 in the stall.
Will be here for as long as my eyes can take it.
I feel like I hve needles in them... c'mon Rosie, or my bags are going to need a cart too, along with a bell boy to push them...lol

NO, don't leave me here alone with the Ragdoll Kitty Cam!!!!!! I AM GETTING OUT MY VISA CARD!!!!

###Laurie H.
I was out all of tonight and came home to find out that I really didn't miss anything with Rosie. I know it will happen, but I am so worried and anxious to have it happen for her soon. I found your sweet words again, and they brought back so many memories to me of tucking my own children in when they were little and reading to them and making sure they were surrounded with warmth and love during the night.
Thank you and have a warm night filled with wonderful dreams of peace and comfort. You have helped all of us with your thoughtful posts and healing words as we move forward. Bless you, Barbaro. We will never forget you.
Kathy

SORRY!!!
That should have been Cheryl...told ya' I was tired.

Julie, why the credit card??? Bribes to stay maybe??? I'll stay if the price is right...lol Just kidding, I'll stay as long as I can keep my eyes open.
She looks to me like she is doing exactly the same thing as the last 2 nights.
Except for the way she has sunken in, baby has changed position.
Looks likes she is sweating. Looks likes she has had a saddle on, but we know she hasnt... or now that she is in the light of the camera, maybe it was just a shadow.... oh who knows, I think I'm starting to see things anyway!!!

I see we are still on marestare.

Jean
"Our Lady of Perpetual Pregnancy"???
:)

Susan E
I'm thinking of you and wishing you'd had a better day day. You mean so much to all of us here. Have a restful night...

do i c something at the birth canal?

Nope I don't see anything

Lookin' too hard LOL. I keep wanting to help her push :-) Looks so much like the baby is ready to come out right now!! Hate to not watch, but getting sleepy...

come on baby.... push rosie push...

Yea, I know what you mean.
I think I've had it for tonight.
Hope I don't miss it. But for Rosie's sake, I hope she has it and gets it over with.
I gotta get some sleep. My eyes hurt soooooo bad.
Nite all.
See ya' later today.
Verna

the baby is coming...

swear i thought i saw something... come on out sweet bab.