Good morning, Barbaro! Good morning, Alex! Good morning, fellow Fans!

We're back to winter in Maine this morning with white ground and wet roads. Ah, love it!

###
Susan E. - Thanks for the welcome back yesterday and a big purr and "Hi" to Lizzie.

Between the NTRA ads during the Dubai coverage on Saturday and reading the article in Smithsonian on Sunday, I find myself missing the Big Bay One more than ever. I can only imagine the hopeful lives his connections were living last year at this time. But now there is hope, too....Hope that there will be a prevention/cure for laminitis. Hope that the slaughterhouses will be put out of business and all horses will be safe. Hope that the tracks will do the right thing to lessen the heavy toll taken on thoroughbreds' bodies. This is my hope, too. This is why I keep calling and donating.

Marg in Maine
I get it!
Proud (and hopeful) Fan of Barbaro forever

Good morning everyone.

Good morning Barbaro

Have a great day!

Good morning all. Good morning Barbaro, love you.
" Get it "

Good Mornin All FOB's. Another day without our Barbaro, may he be running free on the other side. His legacy continues....his greatness known by all. May God bless all that grieve still.....may the day come that we can smile at his mention, and the tears are no more.
Forever a Champion! Barbaro....I believe ....

Good Tuesday morning Alex, Barbaro in heaven and FsOB,

Marg - I share your hope!!

No news on Rosie??? Cam is down but I'm assuming there's no foal yet.

let's all push, push, push for S.311 and H.R.503.

Have a great day all!!

Janice
A forever FOB

"I get it"

Good morning Alex, and thank you for your continued updates!

Life is chaotic around me, but I remain focused on getting Barbaro's bills passed for the horses that we need to save...so PLEASE, call and fax your Senators and Reps today and follow Debra and Shelley's directives. We must do this!

Remember...Alex say...KEEP CALLING!

A thousand horse and none to ride! -
With flowing tail, and flying mane,
Wide nostrils never stretched by pain,
Mouths bloodless to the bit or rein,
And feet that iron never shod,
And flanks unscarred by spur or rod,
A thousand horse, the wild, the free,
Like waves that follow o'er the sea,
Came thickly thundering on,...

~Lord Byron, XVII, Mazeppa, 1818

Good morning, Alex and fellow FOB's

Alex, thanks for the updates. FOB's, I miss our Barbaro more than ever. Thinking of last spring, with all the hopes on him.

His legacy will go on, better than ever!

Celie in PA

Morning all.Getting closer to the big celebration Barbaro. Love you. Thanks Alex

Good Morning Alex and FOB

Again this morning, wonderful words! I only wish I could write as eloquently as you all do.

Judy (Ontario, CAN)& Shelley in TO.- I have sent an email to Sinikka and will wait to hear how I can help with horse slaughter here. Thank you for the information.

##Thanks to all who offered good wishes on sponsorship of my OTTB. I hope to have pictures to share soon.

Hiya, FsOB, on a cold and dreary day on the banks of the Thames. Ms. Nikita is curled up in a "Husk-ball" on her rug in the great room. She hasn't budged this AM! I am glad that Leslie will be able to add Nikita's picture to the banner for 04/29 so that you may all see the horse-loving Husky.

#### To Susan E.: Oh, yes, I remember Chevy Chase doing the news on SNL and reminding everyone about Generalissimo Franco's "health status"! I thought for sure that the full moon would bring Rosie to foal.

To Marg: I am glad that you like snow and hope that none of it heads to southern New England this week.

A good, productive day to all FsOB! Peace, RMH ####

Did Rosie have her baby???

Good morning, my fellow FOB!!!!! I can't wait 'til the 29th!

Good moring everyone, another wonderful but cool morning in Pittsburgh.

####
Alex, thank you for being who you are, the world needs more like you.
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Harriette, once again your word are full of knowledge, thank you.

Hope everyone is getting ready for the big day of calling and faxing, we will get this done.

Be nice to someone today, it will make you feel better about yourself!

Have a good day.

Missing Barbaro!

Good morning Alex, Thanks to you and Tim for being terrific hosts.

Good morning All. Not so good in OSU land. BUMMER!

Trying to catch up on all the posts. Home computer is in the shop again.

25 days till I'm on the road to Delaware. Time is dragging. I can't wait to meet all of you who are going.

FOBS

Rosie Cam is down. I had it up last night pretty much all night and checked every time the dog wanted out... No baby yet. Now since the cam is down, who knows.......

Thanks Alex for the updates. Keenlend aye???????? That should be cool...... :-)

Cheers

### Marg in Maine

I hear ya. All of the stuff that has been going on this weekend really does make Barbaro come to the front of the mind..... Man that is what I mean about the KD..... I wonder if I'll make it through that. And the Preakness man... that will be a really strange day.........

I get it too..... I just can't stand when I am around people that don't get it. Makes me want to scream........

Blessings

###
Good morning everyone, and thank you again Alex and Tim--for all you do for us, and for the horses.

###
I remember when I "got it"--I was about four and my mother had taken me to town. I saw several dogs and said I wanted to pet them, but my mother said no. They were strange dogs and I was to leave them alone.

One of the dogs came over and stood next to me and I petted him. Mother saw what happened and didn't freak out (her usual m.o., bless her heart), and I remember how nice it was that the dog came over to say hello.

###
I feel very sorry for people who don't "get it." They are really missing a lot.

More to be pitied than censured, for sure.

###
Have a good day, everyone!

Good Morning Alex, Tim, FOB's and sweet beloved
Barbaro in Equine Heaven.

Watching the Dubai World Cup and seeing the ads for the Barbaro Memorial Fund with Dr. Richardson walking him really made me miss Barbaro. I think I cried every time I saw it.

Invasor was so impressive at Dubai. What a talented horse and a beauty too. Strange that Discreet Cat came in last. Hope he's not sick.

It's a gloomy, rainy day here in Michigan. Supposed to get down to the 30's and perhaps snow for Easter.

Hope and pray Rosie has her foal soon and that all will be well with both.

Hope everyone has a great day. Prayers and blessings to all.

### Kay

I got a huge lecture this last weekend about Barbaro. I was told "I don't understand why you have gotten so attached and cried over a horse that you don't even know" Man I was so mad I flew to the rings of Saturn. Some people will just never "get it".. I feel sorry for those poor souls.

I am glad that I have people I can talk to that do "get it". Man why are people so lame......

Cheers

For everyone Robert Casey, toll free number in DC
866-802-2833

Good Morning Fob’s

While we are all celebrating the closing of the slaughter houses in this county we must remember the urgency of getting this legislation passed NOW!!

There are no better words that we can use than this statement from John Holland…….
“If we do not act aggressively to get the AHSPA passed in the coming months we may see our horses subject to even more brutal trips and more cruel slaughter(especially in Mexico). We have won another crucial battle, but not the war. It remains to be seen how much fight the pro-slaughter forces still have left, but to date they have come back time and time again like Hollywood monsters that just won't die. The battle is costing them a fortune and their outlook is increasingly bleak. Still, these people cannot be underestimated.”
John Holland

PLEASE…everyone, we MUST act now. As you read this, countless horses are on their way to Mexico and Canada. American horses are still being slaughtered! Call your legislators today and let them know that this will no longer be tolerated. We have a better chance of being heard now that these slaughterhouses are closed…….we must make our voices heard before they find the “loopholes” and re-open.

Please click on Alex’s link for today’s Call in List. And, remember, this does NOT take the place of calling your OWN congressman and two senators! Beg them to help us.
This atrocity CAN end…..and it can end soon.

Thanks and have a great day
Shelley and Debra

OH FOBS

OH STATE LEADER FOR CALL-IN STRATEGY

I hope we can get it rolling in OH.

"GET IT"

Here is a partial excerpt from Steph April 3, 2007 1:15 am

I decided to try to construct a calling group made up of other FOBs from CA; it worked great, and so far we have nine in our group. Every day, we target three to five Congress people (House/Senate members) from CA, and we all call/fax them. This way, we are pooling our efforts and we make much more of an impact than if each of us was randomly calling on our own. We are really well organized, share our feedback from the aides every day, and are having a good time doing this!

In order to make this a success in other states, we need one person from each state who will volunteer as the "state leader". As the state leader in CA, I email all of the other members nightly (except Friday and Saturday), telling them who we're going to call the next day. I include any information we already have about the Congressperson's position on this issue (gotten from Congressional record and previous feedback from our conversations with their aides), and any other tidbits I feel might be helpful when making calls.
Once you have things up and running, it's
actually pretty easy. Because we've been doing this for a couple of weeks, our group has worked out most of the kinks, which should make it a lot
easier for everyone else!

I will help any person who wants to be a state leader to set up their individual state program (as the approach will vary from state to state),
and I will assist in any other way they may need me. If you would like to become a state leader or participate in this program as a caller/faxer from
any state, please email me. We really need everyone's help if we're going to make this work;
let's do it for the horses!

Steph
sbreaux1@verizon.net.

I have e-mailed Steph that I will be a participant.

Michelle GBI NE OH

Florida FsOB,

There are lots of us I know. We could have quite an impact if organized as the CA group. Anyone who could take charge? Unfortunately, with my work schedule, it's not possible. I do my daily calls while driving home from work - time is in short supply for me.

Janice
A forever FOB

I get it!!

###Hillary
My feedback on OH Reps is very similar to yours, I have started a thread on the forum 7152.1
OH FOBS STATE LEADER

Board was closed when I saw your post.

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven.

Rosie, Rosie, Rosie.... I know you are holding out for more money. LOL

Thanks Shelley, I am calling, faxing and e-mailing.

For Barbaro, for Fitch, for Apache and all the horses.

Ro & Brady

Good morning, Alex, FOB's and Barbaro!

A bit damp and dreary in Philadelphia today so I imagine it will be a cold experience riding the horses today, Alex. Keep warm.

Linda Northeast Philly

**** CROSSPOST*****

OK Everyone!

The baskets will be delivered on Friday, so if you plan to make a donation please call Kennett Florist!

Kennett Florist
405 West State Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-6040
Email: kennettflorist@ftdimail.com

Ro & Brady

Important Re-Post

Stephanie and her group have been extremely successful. In just a few weeks they picked up 4 co-sponsors from California. It is a great idea and would be wonderful if others followed her lead. She will be happy to help set it up and work with you.
If we could get groups from every state, that would be awesome. Please contact Stephanie and see if it is something that would work for you. Great way to get involved and make a difference!!

ADDITIONAL CALL-IN STRATEGY

Hi Everyone!
I devised a state level call-in strategy about a month ago, and myself and my wonderful group of callers/faxers (Cathy, Marilyn, Julie, Lisa, Dawn, Kathleen, Nancy, and Lori) have been using it for about three weeks. We have had some really great results, so ShelleyA has asked me to write this post to explain the program. Shelley would like to expand it to as many other states as possible, because it is geared towards gaining cosponsors in the House and Senate (and we all know that's currently our main goal).

Here's why I came up with this idea:
* I could tell I was the only person contacting my Rep in the House, and I figured many other people were in the same boat. Also, in large states like CA, there were probably some Reps not getting any calls at all. If the Senators/Reps are not hearing from multiple people on a consistent basis, they won't become cosponsors.
* I wasn't having any luck getting my friends/family to call/fax with me; I figured I needed to find people who were already committed to this cause.
* I wanted to contribute more than I was!

I decided to try to construct a calling group made up of other FOBs from CA; it worked great, and so far we have nine in our group. Every day, we target three to five Congress people (House/Senate members) from CA, and we all call/fax them. This way, we are pooling our efforts and we make much more of an impact than if each of us was randomly calling on our own. We are really well organized, share our feedback from the aides every day, and are having a good time doing this!

Last Wednesday and Friday, when 6 new cosponsors were added nationwide, THREE of them (Hunter, Sanchez, and Watson) came from our state call list of twelve from the House of Representatives. We'd only called each of them once a week for three weeks.

In order to make this a success in other states, we need one person from each state who will volunteer as the "state leader". As the state leader in CA, I email all of the other members nightly (except Friday and Saturday), telling them who we're going to call the next day. I include any information we already have about the Congressperson's position on this issue (gotten from Congressional record and previous feedback from our conversations with their aides), and any other tidbits I feel might be helpful when making calls. Once you have things up and running, it's actually pretty easy. Because we've been doing this for a couple of weeks, our group has worked out most of the kinks, which should make it a lot
easier for everyone else!

I will help any person who wants to be a state leader to set up their individual state program (as the approach will vary from state to state), and I will assist in any other way they may need me.

If you would like to become a state leader or participate in this program as a caller/faxer from any state, please email me. We really need everyone's help if we're going to make this work; let's do it for the horses!

Steph
sbreaux1@verizon.net.

Posted by: Steph at April 3, 2007 1:15 AM

Triple Crown contenders

Michelle

Great that you contacted Steph. She's got a wonderful idea and it's proving to be very successful. Also, it builds a relationship with other FOB's and the aides in their states.

Thanks for being the first to volunteer. I hope others will follow your lead.

Honest, guys, we really CAN get this done. I feel it more now than ever before!!!

If anyone has trouble finding Stephanie's message, Alex has kindly provided a link in our "Blue Box" for easy reference.

To Nina:

I get the same thing from people I know. They make fun of me and my "infatuation with a stupid horse." I get so upset that they don't "Get it". Barbaro made us all friends; he made everyone think about more important issues; and he will never be forgotten.

I get it...

Angel Judy In Ct. You Do Understand What The Wizard Of Oz Is All About. You Get It My Sentinmental Friend. It Is Love.

And That Touches My Heart.

Dr. R. The Wizard Of Oz For All The Wonderful Things That He Does. For Trying So Hard To Save Barbaro. For Loving Him. For Reaching Out. Giving. He Is A Teacher.

Barbaro Is The Blue Bird Who Can Fly. Affirmed.

Over The Rainbow: That's Where You'll Find Me.

Easter Baskets: The Baskets Of Love. Colored Eggs. Barbaro Inside Dr. R. And Ours.

The Signs I Get It Appear In Rainbows At NBC.

I Get It: God's Wonders. May They Appear In Our Lives. Blessings.

Angel..You On This Site. Reading Beauty And Love.

Affirmed.

Good Morning everyone - Good Morning Barbaro. I hope you all have a nice day!

Good Morning to everyone!

Alex & Tim, please forgive my lack of manners in not thanking you previously for this wonderful place. Please take care of yourselves.

Has there been any news about Dynacielo?

May the world be a safe one for all today...especially those who depend on us.

I Get It

Morning Alex....a lot of races this weekend..I'm looking forward to them
Morning UNDEFEATED CHAMP....soar high and fast!
###
Nina and Jenn
Just be thankful that you both are "one of 'those' people" who feel compassion for animals. The others should truly be sympathized with...don't get angry...feel sorry! They are most likely trying to "pull your chains"...don't give them the satisfaction!!

(((FOB'S))) Have a wonderful day and keep calling!

Morning (psychic) skritches to the BBH and all of the gang...

####
FsOB
Sure sounds like Steph's on to something here...!
Congrats to OH for jumping right in...

Here's the ShelleyA, Debra WI repost, bright and early!

Good Morning Fob’s

While we are all celebrating the closing of the slaughter houses in this country we must remember the urgency of getting this legislation passed NOW!!

There are no better words that we can use than this statement from John Holland…….
“If we do not act aggressively to get the AHSPA passed in the coming months we may see our horses subject to even more brutal trips and more cruel slaughter(especially in Mexico). We have won another crucial battle, but not the war. It remains to be seen how much fight the pro-slaughter forces still have left, but to date they have come back time and time again like Hollywood monsters that just won't die. The battle is costing them a fortune and their outlook is increasingly bleak. Still, these people cannot be underestimated.”
John Holland

PLEASE…everyone, we MUST act now. As you read this, countless horses are on their way to Mexico and Canada. American horses are still being slaughtered! Call your legislators today and let them know that this will no longer be tolerated. We have a better chance of being heard now that these slaughterhouses are closed…….we must make our voices heard before they find the “loopholes” and re-open.

Please click on Alex’s link for today’s Call in List. And, remember, this does NOT take the place of calling your OWN congressman and two senators! Beg them to help us.
This atrocity CAN end…..and it can end soon.

Thanks and have a great day
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at April 3, 2007 1:43 PM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

DEBBIE; Thanks for that list! Chelokee is only 22nd now!!! Mabe he can make it.

Dear people that GET IT - Good Morning.

Odd. I'm losing my job here. Friday is the last day. Then I pack up and move back near the place of my roots, (PA), but I'll be spending the summer in Delaware. I don't think I can do it by the 29th. But I'm sure gonna try hard.

What a great group of people here.

Thanks alex, as always, to your dedication to this board where we can gather.

Keep contacting senators and representatives....

Harriette -
Thank you for the beautiful "visual" this morning with the verse.

I miss Barbaro so much...

Have a good day all.
Pam

Subject: Old Friends Wallenda Update

Wallenda arrived in New York this morning and was transferred to the
quarantine facility in Newburgh. We are told he is doing great and is
very
rambunctious. He even broke his halter! He'll leave there Wednesday
afternoon and arrive in Kentucky Thursday. He'll go through his next
quarantine phase at Hurstland Farm before coming over to Old Friends.
We
thank each and every one of you who made this possible with your
donations,
kind words and support. Please come visit Wallenda and all the Old
Friends
horses when you can.

Michael
contact@oldfriendsequine.org
www.oldfriendsequine.org
502-863-1775

Fantastic news about Wallenda! SO wonderful to have one of ours home.

Special thanks to everyone at Old Friends for providing a home and love to these champions. (And my condolences belatedly on the passing of Precisionist. I can't look at the picture of Mr. Bowen with him saying goodbye and not cry.)

Thanks to everyone who made this trip home possible also.

I Get It

Good morning, my Beloved Angel Boys, and a very lovely morning it is. 9:18 am, 69 degrees and sunny with birdsong, flowers and sweet scents here in St. Louis. Boys, please stop dumping troffs of snow on our frens! You have put Nikita into the fetal position.

Wishing everyone, biped and quadruped, a wonderful day!

I forgot--the Old Friends post about Wallenda is from yesterday. FOB Vicki T. has very kindly kept me updated.

The Wicked Witch Is Laminitis. Triple F. I Know That It Can Be Defeated By Angels. With a Little Help From My Friends.

Barbaro: Undefeated Champion

Won The Race. How ? Answer: Barbaro The Horse Who Captured America's Heart. He Is Love And Hearts. Affirmed.

Most Loved Horse: YES AFFIRMED.

You All Get It. You Are Angels.

Affirmed.

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Lynda Pellitteri
The Triple Crown contenders changeing fast, when I posted that Chelokee was number 13.
Hope he makes it in too!

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Lynda Pellitteri
The Triple Crown contenders changeing fast, when I posted that Chelokee was number 13.
Hope he makes it in too!

Goodmorning Barbaro

ACN...how wonderful!!
Anxious to hear more about you and Gallant Secret. Do we have a shower in mind? WE LOVE YOU...

Goodmorning Fans/Family of Barbaro

Please call, fax, email...Our beloved horses are being moved across the borders...Please LET US STOP THIS NOW...

Please remember the ones suffering, the rescues, all the spoken and unspoken requests.

We are a loving, compassionate family...Thank you for all of your hard work.

Have a wonderful day.

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Thank you Alex.

Rosie have a healthy baby...please

Love one another...and Remember Fitch, Apache, and the others that have suffered from abuse and neglect.

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I was do depressed yesterday about the major life change coming up, but now I'll be closer to ANOTHER great place. Old Friends and Wallenda are now on the go see list, as well as Claiborne. In the future of course, when it is OK.

Welcome home, Wallenda!

Boy oh boy do I get it!!!

Harriettee:

You are so wise. You have a way of speaking that responds to a question I may have but have not put into words. You are amazing.

FOBs - thank you for being here, I wish we could all live close together so that we could visit. Wouldn't it be nice to have a meeting place, a clubhouse of sorts, where we could all go and work out all the strategies together?

Hey, nothing is impossible.

I love you Barbaro.

I GET IT!

Love and peace
Elsa

### HORSEY FRENS AT THE FENCE!!!

Good Morning "Famblee":)

I have been away a few days, NOT by choice, but because of an internet access problem...most frustrating!

I did have a VERY wonderful encounter at the fence with my three new 'frens' last Thursday evening:)

Mister and Blackjack saw me and came right on over and each had lots of apple chunks, and lots of 'skritches' and lovings:) Miss Rosie hangs back until the boys 'think' the treats are all gone...(they are cleverly hidden in my pocket) then the boys walk away and here comes Rosie:) She had apples, and lovings...and I whispered to her sweet nothings...sigh...THEN....she let me hold her face in my hands and KISSES ON HER NOSE!!!! I GOT TO PUT KISSES ON HER NOSE:) It was the BEST experience YET....I always wrote Barbaro that I'd put "kisses on yer nose"...and I got to do that with 'my' Rosie:) I LOVED it:)

The rancher was visiting with me at the fence, I found out Rosie and Mister are Missourri Fox Trotters....still don't know about Black Jack...and the rancher told me, "I am very surprised at how "relaxed" Rosie is with you!" I looked at Rosie and thought to myself, 'that's because she knows I GET IT:) PLUS...I've told her alot about our Barbaro:)

I haven't been able to hook up with them since, but carry my apples from frige to car and back to frige....and I KNOW it will happen for me again!

##Harriette...this morning's quote gave me goosebumps! Thanks:)

##Rosemarie...I will call KF in a few minutes:)

##AUNTY CHERYL...HI!HI!HI!XXOOXX

##Alex...Glad to read your leg is getting better!
Thank You Alex, for allowing us to gather here together:)

##Laurie H. SO happy to see the tuck-ins...they are soooo soothing:)

##Skyler...How is my sweet 'nephew'...hope you are well, too!

##Nancy Jean...you just 'gotta' find some horseys, girl!!

##Lou Ann...soooooo fun for me to have these experiences:)

I hope you allllll have a WONDERFUL DAY today, I am soooooo glad to be back, able to communicate with you...my "FAMBLEE"

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

REPOST

Good Morning Fob’s

While we are all celebrating the closing of the slaughter houses in this country we must remember the urgency of getting this legislation passed NOW!!

There are no better words that we can use than this statement from John Holland…….
“If we do not act aggressively to get the AHSPA passed in the coming months we may see our horses subject to even more brutal trips and more cruel slaughter(especially in Mexico). We have won another crucial battle, but not the war. It remains to be seen how much fight the pro-slaughter forces still have left, but to date they have come back time and time again like Hollywood monsters that just won't die. The battle is costing them a fortune and their outlook is increasingly bleak. Still, these people cannot be underestimated.”
John Holland

PLEASE…everyone, we MUST act now. As you read this, countless horses are on their way to Mexico and Canada. American horses are still being slaughtered! Call your legislators today and let them know that this will no longer be tolerated. We have a better chance of being heard now that these slaughterhouses are closed…….we must make our voices heard before they find the “loopholes” and re-open.

Please click on Alex’s link for today’s Call in List. And, remember, this does NOT take the place of calling your OWN congressman and two senators! Beg them to help us.
This atrocity CAN end…..and it can end soon.

Thanks and have a great day
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at April 3, 2007 1:43 PM

###
MARGIE - be of good cheer, you are not alone...several of the FOBs are currently unemployed and scrambling to find work (including me!)

I'm so happy for you that at least you will be able to move where you want to be!

Nancy

Lynne Brown, you lucky girl--velvetty nose kisses! I am so jealous but happy for you. This rancher sounds like a very nice person. I predict that one day soon, he'll ask you if you'd like to help out from time to time. He knows his horses trust you. :)

Lori M, how's your volunteering going?

Equine Heaven, I was a few days behind and just caught up. Hilarious updates! Ruffian in a Bo Derek wig, a 70's b-day party for Secretariat, and a "big announcement" coming soon from Barbaro and Gallant Secret! Thank you for your wonderful website, and keep that panther man of mine busy!

###
Nancy, as long as my dogs continue their healthy diets, and I am able to buy granola bars and apples for myself, that's all I care about. I am very anxious to get back 'home'. We will prevail! Thanks.

Tv. Channel Animal Planet. Saw at 9:53a.m. Animal Miracles: Horses.

Very Special Horse: Tiny Dancer

Who Loves. Who Does Not Give Up.

Barbaro.

Affirmed.

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BARBARO NATION AND FAMBLEE ...

PLEASE FORGIVE THIS SHAMEFUL INDULGENCE:

FIRST: REPOST FROM LAST NIGHT:

Can't help it! And BESIDES, if you remember the last time that the Buckeyes and Florida 'clashed', it was Barbaro who took the Dr. Richardson "apple, and everyone thought that Barbaro was picking the winning team in OSU. But, the truth of that story is that Barbaro 'ate' the apple and left the gator bites because he KNEW that the gators would eat that apple up!!!

And it's going to happen again, Ollie!!!!

Posted by: Linnie at April 3, 2007 12:05 AM

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AND THEN:

agree completely, Dee ... Barbaro loves apples, he seeds of knowledge and he loves teachers ..

BUT ... Barbaro 'ain't' stupid either ...

Barbaro respects the thrashing tail of the gator when it comes to winning at all costs, and then Barbaro thrashes his tail in knowing defiance and accepting compliance. But Barbaro WINS!!

Posted by: Linnie at April 3, 2007 12:49 AM
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AND NOW:

Florida Rolls Past Ohio State for Repeat Title
Oden Scores 25, but Buckeyes Can't Keep Up
ATLANTA (April 2) -

The Florida Gators took a chomp out of NCAA history with the repeat they simply had to have.

Now they want more. They want to be called one of the best teams of all time.

The Gators made their case Monday night with an 84-75 victory over Ohio State to capture the second straight national championship that was their only reasonable goal this season.

They became the first team to go back-to-back since 1992 and the first ever to repeat with the same starting five.

"I think this team should go down as one of the best teams in college basketball history," coach Billy Donovan said. "Not as the most talented, and not on style points - but because they encompassed what the word 'team' means."

...

"We all love each other and we all love playing with each other," Green said. "People made huge sacrifices. They all came back for this and wouldn't have been satisfied without it."

While the debate about the best teams of all time can truly begin, there is no denying that Florida's overall athletic program is the best in the nation.

This win completes a 2007 championship-game sweep of the Buckeyes in the two biggest college sports - men's hoops and football. Florida, a 41-14 winner in the football title game in January, remains the only program in history to hold both championships at the same time.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NCAA CHAMPION FLORIDA GATORS FOR THEIR REPEAT!!! AND CONGRATS TO THE FLORIDA GATORS FOR THEIR 'SWEEP' OF OSU IN FOOTBALL AND NOW BASKETBALL!!!

AND CONGRATULATIONS, MOST OF ALL, TO BARBARO ... HE MADE THE PREDICTION COME TRUE ... HE 'ATE' THAT FORBIDDEN FRUIT, THE APPLE, TO 'SIGNIFY' JUST WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO OSU LAST YEAR IN THE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP!! AND HE WAS SMART ENOUGH NOT TO GO NEAR THOSE 'GATOR BITES' ... SMART HORSE, VERY SMART HORSE!!!

WOOOOHOOO FLORIDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, Lynne, finally! I was worried about you. I have even taken to reading the board at work (a definate no-no) to see if you are out there. Glad you could check in, and glad you are having more positive experiences with your frens...

Back to work now...Kathy

PS...again if someone could give me the short form answer on what is Wallenda's history I would appreciate it....

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Harriette--thank you for the Lord Byron.. that is my dream, just as it was stated. It is the dream that your ancestors actually saw--horses running free. Your ancestors respected the horses and all life forms. How much better our country would be if the "newcomers" had learned the same respect.

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Nina--you DID know Barbaro; you knew his heart, and his courage, and your heart just took him in. You did know him. Your love of him is always very evident. No one ought chastise you or anyone else for having love for another being.

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Dee--I want to tell you how much I appreciate your postings. I think about them and remember them afterward. You create a magical world--I always see colors, shiny impressions, aurora borealis, and quietly joyful, peaceful visions. I got my nails done last night, and picked a "jelly bean" type of color--and I thought about your Easter basket writings of late. It was a pleasant voyage into the impressions you create. I don't know how you do it!

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Carol Nichols--It is indeed beautiful here today..wait! Whoops, I swear I just saw the Easter Bunny!

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Prayers and encouragement for those in Congress who support the anti slaughter bill; prayers and good will toward those who may not support it now, but who may be pursuaded. It took a bloody Civil War to end slavery--human beings were thought of as property--they were bought, sold, given as gifts, and treated with great cruelty. It is also taking a battle to end the enslavement of animals by cruel humans. So many warriors, fueled by compassion. God bless the warriors who fight for the helpless.

Sue M., Pittsburgh

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Kathy S.C.....I KNOW....it's kinda bad when 'famblee' members "go missing"...like when Laurie H. was ill, and Skyler didn't write the MOMENT she returned home with Joe from camp! I'm sorry! It was extremely frustrating and sad on this end too, not to 'see' everyone:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Linnie! that apple story is hilarious! I think I do remember that Barbaro ate an apple, etc, but at the time I didn't understand or wasn't paying attention! What a hoot!

Speaking of sports--WVU is losing their basketball coach. Money talks. It talks too much, and too loud, but that's another story.

Sue M., Pittsburgh

***Lynne and frens
Good to see you here!! your Rosie kisses bring to mind a quote. Yes, it is the greatest to kiss the velvet nose!

She lifted the drooping muzzle with both hands... It was a special embrace saved for special occasions. ~Jean M. Auel

FOR EVERYONE
See Shelley's post at 1:52 PM for more info on a terrific program, designed by Stephanie Breaux to generate new co-sponsors.

Michelle
I'm so glad that you are going to be starting a work group in Ohio, to sign on new co-sponsors. Our California group has had such exciting results -- four new co-sponsors in the last two weeks alone! Also, I know you'll enjoy working with Stephanie. She's just great.

I hope lots more FOBS follow your lead and volunteer to coordinate their own states under Stephanie's leadership.

Good morning, FOBS!

Wow--so cool to see everyone strategizing and sharing success stories--thanks, Steph!

Link to an article on the HSMO rescue horses from MSNBC--great to see this still getting NATIONAL coverage! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17855407/

#### MORE PET FOOD RECALL NEWS FROM YESTERDAY:
San Francisco-based Del Monte Pet Products is voluntarily recalling Jerky Treats Beef Flavour Dog Snacks, Gravy Train Beef Sticks Dog Snacks and Pounce Meaty Morsels Moist Chicken Flavor Cat Treats.

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There is a great TV special coming up, "Horses of Proud Spirit" on PBS. It is about the work of Melanie and Jim Bowles who've rescued more than 120 horses over 15 yrs. Proud Spirit Sanctuary is a 50 acres refuge for 36 horses, mules, donkeys and nine dogs.

In my neck of the woods (northern Cal) it is playing Sat. April 14 at 3:30

If you want to know when it is playing where you are go to:
www.pbs.org/tvschedules/ Just type in your zip code.

It would probably be a great show for our younger folk too. I think this is great that a rescue group is getting this huge coverage. If you care to please give PBS feedback thanks for airing it.

And we now return you to your regularly-scheduled program:

HELLO FOB NATION !!!

One day closer to DELPARK!!! Can't wait for the Celebration! "Let the Games Begin!" Barbaro Games, of course!!

Alex ... thanks again for every single thing that you and Sharon are doing for all the FOBs coming to celebrate Barbaro's life. Yes, awareness will be raised ... Yes, money will be raised ... Yes, celebrations will abound ... Yes, tears will flow freely ... Yes, smiles will abound gloriously ... Yes, new friendships will be made ... Yes, 'old' friendships will be renewed ... Yes, Barbaro Will Win again and again and again ... Yes, Laminitis will die at the hands of the dedicated to the cause ...

Thank you, Alex, for all that you will be offering us later this month .... the list grows exponentially as does your thoughtfulness, caring, kindness and overwhelming generosity. And I'm very glad to read that your leg is improving ...

Thank you, Sharon, for your tireless efforts, long hours of labor and commitment to making this a success of Barbarolicious proportions!
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Harriette .... beautiful Lord Byron poem ... thank you.
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Judy in CT .... the poem you posted last night was incredibly touching, poignant and definitely from "Our Boy" in Hevvin. Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us!
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Laurie H ... your tuck-in was wonderful, as always, but how about taking up the suggestion that you mentioned to me in an email Sunday??? You can do it, Laurie ... just "Do It!"
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Ken Z ... "Helping Hands" ... just exquisitely beautiful ... you have an untapped talent that should be expanded beyond this arena ...
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Continuing good news about Wallenda ... so happy that he's going to be in Kentucky at Old Friends soon enough ... he will be 'home' ...
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CANDLES ALERT!!!!

PLEASE KEEP THEM LITE UP FOR BARBARO AND HIS FRIENDS.

To Jenn in Wilkes Barre:

I'm sorry people don't understand what's in your heart and mind. First, you are not "infatuated" with Barbaro. That is a completely wrong idea and language on their part. Instead, you love Barbaro for many valid reasons - and are devoted to his life and memory. Big difference!

Barbaro is helping me get through a very hard time right now with my dog. She is strictly confined due to a serious knee surgery. "Outside" people don't help me. They just yap about my "going through this for a dog." Barbaro does help me a great deal day in and day out. He inspires me not to give up when the going gets tough. I can't think of anyone better for inspiration and guidance when it comes to this kind of challenge. Barbaro is a true champion in all sorts of ways. He walked the walk and did everything - even recuperate - in a superb manner.

So, be proud you're a Fan of Barbaro and pay no attention to those who don't get it. I feel sorry for them.

I knew I forgot something very important to mention ....

LYNNE BROWN ... I LOVED reading your latest adventure with Mister, Black Jack and, especially, Rosie!!! OMG! Kisses on her velvety nose!! And she's so easy and relaxed with you!! Yes! Because Rosie knows that YOU GET IT!!!

Please keep us posted on every one of your delightful 'meetings' ... your words really do bring a smile to my face and a lightness to my heart!! So very happy for you, Lynne!!

Christine,
You are absolutley correct!!!

Dont let anyone get you down about how you feel about your dog either. Three years ago my giant Lab had serious knee surgery as well and was layed up for three months. My husband and I Never left his side 24 hours a day. We re-arranged work schedules, took time off, took turns at sleeping on the floor and on the couch next to him as he slowly recovered. We cleared out a whole room and made it his hopsital room so that he could hobble outside easier on ground level. We slept in there with him, layed with him watching a little tv, brought him his food and water right to his bed so he did not have to get up...administered his meds and bandages .....EVERYTHING.
This is what responsible pet owners do...this is what people who GET IT do. You should be proud...We are proud of you!!!!

Leslie in MN

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

Good Afternoon Barbaro, Alex and everyone.

Have a wonderful day!!!

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever. Run with the angels honey!
Love you, Lou Ann in Pennsylvania, FOB forever

Hi and Hugs to all, and prayers always for those in need. Holding hands, hooves, paws with all FOBs.

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DEBBIE L.A. - Hi - Sorry if missed a post, but wondered if there has been any word from Alie or Rachel @ KF regarding the sign for Dr. R?

LYNNE B. - Oh Wow!! This is the very best! :)
So happy for you!! I see lots of activity in the form of work being done around the barn and property where my "frens" are but keep missing the humans! One of these days . . . !! :)

BONNIE MacRAITH - Thank you so much, Bonnie, for the mention of the PBS special coming up, "Horses of Proud Spirit" and the schedule site. I'm going there next to find our local post time! Most appreciated! And will be happy to thank PBS, too!

HARRIETTE - Thank you! I loved both pieces this morning (the second being the Jean M. Auel quote)!

Yeah ROBYN for adding NIKITA - THE HORSE LOVING HUSKY photo for the banner!! Precious!!
NIKITA needs a special little tag to hang on her collar that says "Official FOB" !! :)

NINA - Don't you pay attention to those naysayers! Certainly you knew Barbaro!! We "get it", Nina, that's all that matters! & cheers to you, too, Nina!

Watch for those "twitches of the ear" ALEX! Take care of that leg!
And thank you is just never enough for all you do!

LAURIE - I so hope you could publish those "tuck-ins", the most beautiful moment of the day! Please take care, too!

Have a good day everyone!
Lou Ann in Pennsylvania, FOB forever

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CHRISTINE - (((hugs))) and prayers to you and your canine pal. May I ask his/her name, please?
Lou Ann in Pennsylvania

Hay All. Here's another part of the story. Continued from Update #244 March 30 Posted at 5:46 and 5:57...

...But the onyx eyes flashed, for only an instant, and he remembered the rough-edged-hot-blooded-racing-monster who would NOT be headed, and realized how little he really knew about mares. He nickered and thought, "I guess girls can be rough too."

Leetle Trea'sure had been grazing nearby. Several other groups of mares were there as well. The grass was sweet, and there was mint and clover of exquisite juiciness. The Young Prince remembered that you could always rely upon mares to find the most delicious graze.

One of the mares at the outer edge of the group was a tall, lovely grey. The way she held her head and moved her ears in his direction, called his attention directly to her. Her eyes had a familiar glint of onyx. Her silky silver coat gave off an irridescent sheen of cool blue and violet, with pin-points of silver.

The mare looked long at the Young Prince, and he at her. Then she smiled, nodded, and walked away down the hill. She had chosen to keep her heart-song to herself, but her eyes and smile spoke a warm welcome.

In this pleasant company, he heard the singing of many songs. They sang and danced their stories before him, there, on the soft green hillocks above the lake. Although they sang of many things, they seemed to share secrets that he could not understand; but that didn't matter to him. He liked their smell. This was his family, and he was happy.

...to be continued.

Missing more time here at TWR while home puter awaits repair. In the meantime, Love to you all. (Missing BARBARO).

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EQUINE HEAVEN!!!

TEARS RUNNING DOWN MY FACE!!!

THANK YOU FOR SECRETARIAT'S BIG WIN!!!! IT COULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT YOUR VISION!!!

I know this is only a 'dream', but just reading your account of the race brought me right back ... I wasn't sure if Big Red would be the winner from 'your' perspective, but I was so happy that he was!!

I am definitely 'saving' this to my Secretariat folder ...

Equine Heaven ... Your words today were just "Heavenly!!"

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!

Equine Heaven: Secretariat Triple Halo. Triple Angel. The Heart Of The Rainbow.

Affirmed.

Good day, family -
### - Harriette, thank you so much for the Byron quote. Byron is so full of fire and color, and perfect for spring, and warriors.
### - Margie, that is so hard. We'll be thinking good thoughts on your behalf, and hoping that all turns out better than expected, and you will be very happy closer to home...and special horses.
### - Nancy in CT - I had no idea you were going through a rough patch, as well. You amaze me with your thoughtfulness for others, when things are tough.
### - Debbie LA - Thanks, as always, for the racing information.
### - Elsa, I want a clubhouse, too! Possibly a treehouse clubhouse! But we'll have to settle for our Barbaro-gardens!
### - Bonnie MacRaith, Thank you for the information on the PBS program on Proud Spirit Rescue.
### - Lynne Brown - I am so glad you're having such a good time with your new "frens" and their person. Nose kisses indeed! Methinks I see the birth of a horse person!

Thanks to all who work so tirelessly on behalf of the horses. You are an inspiration to all of us.

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

OHHH! I knew I forgot something...
###Otherlyn - I am LOVING the story...as is true also, of course, of Equine Heaven...and Laurie H's tuckins...
- Jean

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This has probably been posted before BUT...
Has anyone seen the Claritin commercial that has a horse racing theme? I caught the end of it last night. Will be looking to see again. Watch for it.

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

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Dee: I love this ... so "triply beautiful!" Thank you! :

Secretariat Triple Halo. Triple Angel. The Heart Of The Rainbow.

Affirmed.

Posted by: Dee Mirich at April 3, 2007 5:53 PM

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Horses dumping us - be careful everyone, (Alex). A few years back I ended up hanging upside down under the horse, tangled up in God knows what, while the horse stood there looking at me as if to say, "Look at this nut". If there had been other horses around,I just know they would have been laughing. No one was hurt.

Beautiful stuff posted here today by all of you. XXXOOO

#### Sorry if this was posted before. Link to article: "Laminitis to be Discussed at Nation's Largest Veterinary Internal Medicine Conference."

http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?ID=9203

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OTHERLYN - ((hugs)) to you and a million thanks!
Just beautiful! Am time-challenged to come here often as I would like myself and missed a few segments :(. You just made my day!
Lou Ann in Pennsylvania

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I'm sending positive energy and healing thoughts to Otherlyn's puter. Get well soon!

Does anyone recall a form letter that was posted for us to send to our local news papers?
If so were can I find it?

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Margie... boy the vision of that. Wouldn't it be neat to know what animals think about us human BEANS?

Glad you are OK.

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

Otherlyn,

Can't wait for the next installment!

Linda Lee--I've seen that commercial. They need to show more horse and less pollen, LOL!

Margie--I'm in the same boat as you and Nancy. Let's all stick together!

Equine Heaven--that Secretariat is a very nice horse!

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Susan E... achoo!

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

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UFOB's (Unemployed FOB's). We'll all be OK. We're on the right trail. (((all)))).

Hey Rosie just had her baby I think.........

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ROSIE????
NINA, what makes you think Rosie just had her baby? Oh, Gosh!

Sue M., Pittsburgh

Rosie still looks as preggers as ever. Someone took her out of her stall for a bit and while she was gone, someone was standing in front of the camera holding up a tiny foal halter. Rosie is back now and just standing quietly in the corner of her stall....UPDATE while I am typing this someone is now back in her stall with her, looks like putting a halter on her. Not 100% sure as Rosie had her backside to the camera.

-XMY

Stephanie, great idea to organize the states for contacting reps and senators. Hope we can get a coordinator for each state and glad to see your post last night! Thanks for your hard work.

I am meeting in person with my rep - Tim Mahoney this week at his local office either tomorrow or Friday. He is on the ag committee and has not yet co-sponsored. He is also a new rep and I have had to educate all his aides on the horse slaughter issue so will be bringing alot of reading material to him also.

Still hoping for a miracle for the horses caught in the pipeline.

Very interesting 3 hours of interviews yesterday on AT the Races - basically a few trainers were telling the details of the Dubai races and what
the horses have to go thru between shipping, running under the lights, no lasix, etc. Some never come back the same but Invasor is one who thrives on travel.

Barb m in Florida

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Lou Ann
No word from Alie or Rachel @ KF regarding the sign for Dr. R?
She said she would post pictures of it! Has anyone seen anything on the DB?
It was to go up Friday.

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Thanks, XMY. I was checking the db, and saw a beautiful photo of Rosie's "niece". Oh, is she beautiful! And she has a blaze on her forehead!

Sue M., Pittsburgh

**ROSIE**

Angel from above, look over our Rosie....

Deliver upon her the gift of life, bring Hope to this world, oh glorious Spirit...

Care for her now in her time of need, loving hands extend from thy disciple, oh heavenly universe...

Watch over our Friend, hoofbeats near and dear to the heart, bare new fruit from thy servant....and

in kindness and love, share with us your smile from above, and let your Rainbow shine upon us in comfort as we greet our Master's newest creation.

Love You, Rosie :)

Yep, nice bright orange colored haulter has been placed on Rosie.

Were is the baby, I don't see one.

Rosie is still as pregnant as ever. No baby!

Ro & Brady

### You are welcome Sue M!

## Never mind that was a stupid chicken.. Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh

Cheers

Jo At TB Friends

Anyone in CA who can help Jo? Anyone Have a place to take care of a horse or two?
Just have to love this guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From Jo

A J Jett came to us in 1997. Soon it will be his 10 year anniversary of living on our ranch, and we will have a party. Carrots and sweet grains. A J Jett made good money as a race horse, and when the world record was set for 6 furlongs, A J was the horse who ran second.

Who has to world record for 6 furlongs? Big Red? 1997?

Sorry the not to :(

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RE: Rosie--apparently a lot of people have thought that the chickens were foals! I was reading the discussion on the other board. People have thought that shadows were foals, and also Wilber the Turkey!

I think she will have an Easter Baby.

Sue M., Pittsburgh

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Shelley and Debra:
A while back, was there a "form letter" posted here? The letter would have been a format for writing letters to the editors of newspapers.

Would you or anyone out there know of this, and have a link to it, if there was such a letter?

Thank you very much.

Sue M., Pittsburgh

Check out Merrifield's OTTB on Forum, "Happy Birthday to my OTTB" thread!

Linnie, you've got to see this horse!

####Carol Nichols

No what happened was Rosie was lying down and the guy walked up and picked up this thing off the ground. I thought it was part of her birth. Well he walked over to the camera and showed all the FOB's.... Rosie was still lying down with her back to the CAM so I thought that she had just foaled... It appeared that way to me........... Sorry false alarm.......

Cheers.....

Lou Ann and Debbie L.A.
Thanks for asking this question. I forgot I contributed to this. Will wait for answer. I am sure we will updated soon.

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Lou Ann
No word from Alie or Rachel @ KF regarding the sign for Dr. R?
She said she would post pictures of it! Has anyone seen anything on the DB?
It was to go up Friday.
Posted by: Debbie L.A. at April 3, 2007 6:56 PM

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

####Sue M

Yeah your right LOLOL!!!! I sure was fooled.... It looked soooooooooooooo real..... DARN!!!!!

Cheers

Congratulations to Tim...Who's Happy just won at Philadelphia!

Good afternoon, Fans!

I see the lovely Miss Hawty Creek did, indeed, make it into the race at Philadelphia Park for Saturday. Is Alex buying you new shoes, again, girl?

And, Funny Cide is entered in the 8th at Keeneland on Friday. Winter break is over!

Marg
I get it!
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

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Happy Birthday Tam Lin.

Wow. Some Deja Vu going on.

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Thanks Nina, I thought maybe I was going crazy.
I hope she has it soon.

Congratulations to Tim and Alex:
Just read...Who's Happy!!!!! So "whos happy now"?
WE ALL ARE!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah...and safe....

####Tim & Alex, congratulations on Who's Happy win, extra supper and skritches tonite.

Judy

Congrats to Tim, Alex, and most of all, Who's Happy!

Hurrah for Who's Happy and her connections! Good job, all.
- Jean

Way to go, Tim - congratulations to "Who's Happy"...we know Tim and Fiasco Farms are very happy today....

Thanks, Alex, for all the news and information and all that you do...

Lisa in Colorado

Congratulations Tim and Alex on Who's Happy!

Ro & Brady

Heard on the radio songs: You're Simply The Best By Tina Turner and You Raise Me Up By Josh Grobin
Then I see a Basket Of Green Apples Along The Way.

Know That It Is Barbaro.

Affirmed.

### Jenn in Wilkes Barre, PA

Yeah well I was nailed pretty hard. I was called a "child" for the tears that I shed toward Barbaro. I was told "I don't understand how you could cry over a horse you don't know". Then I was told that adults don't EVER act that way and must never ever have tears over stuff like this. I was told in the adult life, there is no room for tears. Only children cry over things like this. Man I was lamb-blasted hard and I am still angry..... Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh... IMO people like that are impossible... Anyone agree????????

Cheers

High noon in Pahrump and the very pregnant mare dozes on her feet, her stillness broken only by the occasional annoyed switch of a half-braided tail. The sun is directly above the mare, casting her into deep, deep shadow in the corral. Suddenly ominous music is heard...the webcam shows the stealthy approach of a long, dark shadow, its arms at its sides. Is it a rogue gunman, come to challenge the homesteaders at high noon?.....is it the marshal, standing alone against the bad hombres? Is it...Gary Cooper?

....the tension mounts, the music swells, the mare jerks her head in her sleep as the long, dark shadow strides closer and closer to her corral....and climbs under the fence and begins pecking around for grain!

### Carol Nichols

So did I LOL!!!!

:-)

It was not Secretariat he died in 1989.
SO in 1997 what horse had the world record for 6 furlongs?
Anyone know?

ROSIE........... Man I have NEVER seen a horse that is as pregnent as she is..... I hope that she has a healthy foal.......... She must really be tired of carrying that baby.......

Cheers

Debbie L.A.--

It was Lit de Justice who set a new track record
at 5 1/2 furlongs in 1996 where A J Jett was second...

http://www.pedigreequery.com/a+j+jett

CONGRATS TIM AND ALEX AND OF COURSE CONGRATS TO WHO'S HAPPY!!

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Christian
Thank you so much, that was bugging me!
Wonder where Lit de Justice is today?

###Debbie L.A

http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/static.cgi?page=turf

Cheers

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LESLIE in MN: Thank you for your inspiring post and for the much needed support. It's good to hear from one who has been there. I really appreciate your kind words.

I only wish all pet owners would be half as devoted as you and your hubby!

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LOU ANN, thanks for your support. My dog is Gracie the Pitbull. She's having a hard time of it right now, but recovering nicely..

I know you've always been devoted to St. Francis. Please say a little prayer to him for her, will you? Thanks again!

PERHAPS THIS BEAUTIFUL HORSE?

Atticus set a world record for one mile, 1:31.89, when he won the Grade 2 Arcadia Handicap on Santa Anita's flat turf course in 1997.

###Christian

Where did you get that?

Cheers

CONGRATS TO TIM AND WHO'S HAPPY! WAY TO GO!

###
Debbie L.A.

http://www.pedigreequery.com/lit+de+justice

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FAMBLEE----ANOTHER 'HAPPY HEART' VISIT:)

O.K....High as a Kite, Heart So Full....BIG SMILE on my face....

I stopped just now on my way home...Y E S!!! They were ALL RIGHT THERE:) Mister was practically asleep on the fence line...Rosie and Black Jack in a seperate area, but all three very close to fence:) OH YES:) "LOOK! IT'S THE LADY"...I swear! I can hear them saying those words!!! So, today Mister got first treats....then I side stepped down the fence line to Black Jack...and yes, FsOB...MISS ROSIE:) They all had equal amounts today...and I was able to touch/feel/smell/swoon! Then the treats were gone, so now I just touched/felt/smelled/swooned somemore:) I was softly touching Misters' velvety nose....took his sweet face in my hands and ever so softly gave HIM KISSES ON HIS NOSE:):)

You guys! I KNOW you "horse people" understand...but those of you who are trying to find these amazing creatures to invite them into your hearts....DO NOT give up! They are SO WORTH the wait, I PROMISE! I cannot describe the feeling of warmth, comfort, PEACE I feel when I am so close to them as to kiss their noses...and omGoodness!! When they look into your eyes...it's like they look all the way into your soul! :)

LINNIE....are you reading this? I HOPE so! I am so excited for you at Del Park and want to read every single detail....:) Gosh! It's just too wonderful....I asked Mister today had Barbaro and the View Crew been down to visit? Did you get to meet him? Isn't he just sooooo amazing, Mister? I KNOW you three had tons of FUN with them:)He just kept looking into my eyes, you guys!!!! It was just AMAZING....

So.....that's it for today, unless later on I can manage to be lucky enough again to find them out near the road...by the fence! If I do, you just KNOW I'll be right home to tell you alllll about it!
LIFE IS GOOD TODAY:)

Love you allllllllll:)
Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Christian
Found him, he is at Magali Farm in Santa Ynez CA.
stud fee 6000.00. Goodlooking gray!

###Lynne Brown, your enthusiasm is wonderful. I can almost touch them just through your descriptions. I am so happy you have found them. If all the horses were so lucky. Looking forward to hearing about your next visit. Give a scratch and kiss for me too.

Judy

FOB's

I think that from now on I am going to knock down my field of people that I deal with. If they don't "get it", I want no part of them anymore. I am only going to talk to people from now on that "get it"..... It would be so much better. The ones that "don't get it" don't deserve my company........ New rule for Nina. The next time that someone gets on me cause of Barbaro, I am going to Eliminate them permanatly from my life. I "GET IT!!!!!!!" :-)

Cheers to all the "get it".....

Rosie is too pregnant to be pregnant LOL

:-)

Congratulations Tim - that's great news.

Hey does anyone have Dr. Richardsons EXACT words that he used when he talked about "getting it" on his interview???? Just the part about the ones that don't and the ones that do.....

Cheers

CONGRATULATIONS to Tim, Alex and Who's Happy!!

*** Lynne

I don't know what your schedule is, but if you go by your frens the same time every day they will "know" it's time for you and will be at the fence waiting. All mine are waiting by the gate every evening when I get ot the farm. They know when it's time for mom to be there!

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I wondered about A J Jett as well. Thanks for solving the mystery, Christian & Debbie L.A. I just love Joe...

Oops! I forgot to congratulate Who's Happy and all of his connections! Way to go! Love the name.

***Nina

Dr. Richardson: All the responses from people who understand the human/animal connection, I mean, those are the people that are writing in, those are the people that are following the Barbaro story. The people who don't get that don't get it. Um, I don't... I don't need to *explain* that to the people who get it.

###Sorry, should have been "her" connections regarding Who's Happy.

HI, FOB's!

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Lynne Brown, welcome to the world where horses talk to you. The boys and Wilma at the ranch and the horses at Tim's barn all talk to me (as to others that I pass on any given day.). From my experience, if the horses like and trust you, they'll talk up a storm (if given the chance.). They'll be silent until they trust a person. You are NOT imagining it...it truly is happening with you and it is a joy. I've also communicated with cats, dogs, birds, whales as well - ability is still evolving but its so rewarding. When you do talk with them, tell them everything...they have very sharp minds and NOTHING escapes them. NOTHING...trust me on that one.

Great thing? Alex talks to the horses that he exercises - I've heard him talking to them when I've been at Fair Hill. To me, its very comforting to hear him.

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Have begun a Barbaro scrapbook so people believe me when I talk about TWR. I figure it will be a great teaching tool to help more people "get it" and to help when the grandchildren arrive. Will also start a scrapbook about my son and daughter-in-law and then one about my spiritual path and healing work with the horses at the ranch as well.

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LaurieH, are you OK? Your tuck-ins have had a weary feel to them....e-mail me if you need someone to listen to you.

Congratulations to Who's Happy, Tim and Alex...impressive win and so glad Who's Happy is safe as well as victorious.

Back to the scrapbook...never thought I'd be doing this, but I have to organize everything.

Take care, everybody!

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

Alex
Congratulations to Tim and Who's Happy!! Great news. Thanks for all the updates.

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Hello everyone,

Made some more calls today and even got my mom and the neighbor to join in the fun. They're doing it right now, gave my cell to the neighbor lady who's here visiting with mom.

Attn Nebraska FOB's: Ours is a tough state, let's try to do something like what Stephanie is doing in California. Nice job Steph!

Susan E, Cheryl Jones, Linda H: Afleet Alex is sound asleep upstairs, no doubt dreaming of his next "lamp kill". (I have a cat that is jumping on lamps and breaking them)

Aunty Lynne. So happy to hear of your moment with your special frens! There is nothing like a kiss on a velvety nose and yes, they know you "GET IT"! Horses, like all animals, know when people love them, they have feelings and know that you love them dearly. They're very lucky to have you in their life Lynne!

We missed you by the way. No more computer problems OK!

Great news about Wallenda!

Verna, I hope your sister is continuing to progress well.

And Linnie: Who's Happy will be making a donation to the Laminitis Fund! Congratulations on your win sweetheart and glad you're safe.

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Christine - Please tell Gracie the Pitbull that her fren from California, Arigato Marie the Pitmutt, sends her VERY best wishes for a quick recovery. Ari has only had surgery once, but her pet cat, Miss Flora MacDonald, had a dislocated pelvis, and had to hold still FOREVER, (or that was how it felt, anyway!), and so she feels very bad for Miss Gracie.
Thank you for passing along Ari's message to your girl.
- Jean

### More horses in need. A 93 day MISDEAMEANOR charge--let's hope it's at least 93 days PER HORSE--this should be a felony! Of course, they'll never pay a dime in vet care or to find homes for these poor animals.

Officials Impound 69 Horses from Michigan Farm
by: The Associated Press
March 30 2007

Police were searching for two men Thursday after finding 69 allegedly malnourished horses on their debris-strewn farm.

Jackson County prosecutors have issued warrants for James Henderson Jr. and Matthew Mercier charging each with animal neglect, a 93-day misdemeanor.

Animal control officials on Wednesday swarmed the property in Grass Lake Township, about 65 miles west of Detroit, finding the horses, including Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds, standing amid piles of trash, rusted auto parts and animal feces. The horses, several of which were visibly malnourished, are being fed a strict diet said Kimberlee Luce, director of the county animal shelter.

"We're keeping them comfortable and doing what we can for them," Luce told the Jackson Citizen Patriot for a story published Thursday. "It's a sad, sad situation."

Luce said the animals cannot be moved to more comfortable surroundings until the men are arraigned. The two were still unaccounted for Thursday evening.

"Our department checked a number of locations in our county on today's date in an attempt to locate the two suspects. It's our understanding that one of the suspects may have left the state on business," sheriff's Sgt. Joseph Quainton told The Associated Press.

The investigation began about two weeks ago after police were notified that some of the horses had gotten loose and left the property. The animals were being kept behind tattered wire fences surrounding the property.

Anyone have the email addy for MHR? I tried sending an email to stephanie and it bounced back: grrrrrrrrrrr.

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"The people that don't get that don't get it. I don't have to explain to the people that "get it".
Any of them would understand why you would get choked up.......Any of them would understand why you wouldn't put a horse down without talking to him." Dr. Richardson

Yeah that is part of it...... I want that whole transcript without having to watch this a thousand time... Sigh... I just watched it about 5 times just to get that much..... :-( Holding back the tears...............

Blessings

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Nina - just saw your post about comments by people who don't "get it". I understand what you mean, I had a very bad experience with my own family after Barbaro was put down. They just couldn't understand why I was so upset, which just upset me even more. Oh well, I guess it's better not to discuss it with people who don't get it.

##### Harriette

Thanks..... Your a big help :-) This is driving me nuts...... I am going to use it for my signiture on my email........

Blessings to you........

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Debbie L.A.

Super handsome. I'm partial to greys myself,
hard to keep clean though lol...

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HI SKYLER:) How is my 'nephew' that too cute Joe Horsey? PLEASE kiss his horsey nose for me, O.K.? And ask him for some nuzzles back, too!

I am SO happy not to have computer problems anymore, it was pretty AWFUL:( not to 'be' here!

Have a great afternoon, Miss Skyler:)

Lynne

#### I asked yesterday but did not see an answer to my question. One more time. Does anyone know what song and artist is on the clip of The First Saturday in May. It is driving me CRAZY!!!

Love and Kisses Barbaro!!!

Good afternoon sweet Barbaro, and Alex and FOB's

Congrats to Tim, Alex!..glad that Who's Happy ran a stellar race!

Hope Hawty Creek gets to race this weekend!

Just a comment...I don't worry about whether people "get it" re my love for Barbaro...my family would probably think I'm certifiable...altho they know how much I love animals..But you know what?? Doesn't bother me...I love him, I miss him and I treasure every moment that we were able to spend with him, even vicariously! I believe "to thine ownself be true"

#######Harriette

I am using what you wrote for one of my signitures on my email and at the end it has (Dr. Dean Richardson)....... :-) i don't know if should use the next line or not......

Thanks................. I did it in green and blue colors too :-)

Cheers

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Hi Lynne! Your nephew is doing well and enjoying the fresh green grass that is growing here now. He has not mentioned the gurlfren at all so that appears to be fine. He has his kitty there with him to keep him company plus his other horse frens. I will definitely give him a kiss from you and all his auntys and uncles here!

This is such a wonderful conversation today about talking to animals. I always felt like an alien when I was young....still do many days. I have always talked to the animals. I'm not pretending to have the spiritual connections that those who really can "speak" to them have, but I continue to try to develop my connection to all the creatures God has put on this earth.

When I was young and my grandparents would take me camping, I would go sit in the woods alone and wait....the deer always came if I was silent for long enough. And I would talk to them...not out loud because they didn't seem to want that....but silently. They would stay there for a long time, communicating with their eyes. It was the most peaceful experience I can remember.

Of course, I now talk to my cats and dogs, the little armadillo that got stuck in the mud by my house, the feral pigs that tease the dogs when they are safely in the kennel, and most anything else that will hold still long enough, but nothing surpasses the silent conversations in the woods.

I hope to have horses again someday, to talk to them, love them and learn from them. By next year, I think......

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Nina-

www.pedigreequery.com

All the responses from people who understand the human/animal connection, I mean, those are the people that are writing in, those are the people that are following the Barbaro story. The people who don't get that don't get it. Um, I don't... I don't need to *explain* that to the people who get it. Any of them would understand why you would get choked up (Dr. Dean Richardson)

Hows that?????

It looks good in blue and green......

Cheers to and Love to all that GET IT :-)

Leslie, the song is titled "SONG 2" and the artist is BLUR. I have it on my ipod and love it!
~XMY

Congratulations to Tim, Alex and of course
the woman of the hour - Who's Happy!!!

YOU GO GIRL!!

####Christian

Thank You.... That is a nice site..... :-)

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Beautiful post Linda M. I love how you would sit in the woods and communicate with the deer. And yes, they do communicate with their eyes. They recognized in you a gentle soul, as did the armadillo, the pigs. Love that.

I hope you have a horse soon too.

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LLeslie--I went to the clip, and I'm stumped, too. I've heard it before but don't know name or artist. Because of views of Barbaro, I couldn't take anymore, and shut it off. Sorry!

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Animal communication/interspecies communication: yes, and thank you for bringing it up. Lyn G, I think you broached the subject--I'm glad to see it here. Glad also that others experience it, treasure the experience, and talk about it.

People who think that this kind of communication and sensitivity makes you "certifiable" are among the legions who "don't get it". And who may be afraid to get it! What would the implications be if the creatures that are seen as property, and products to be used/disposed of as commodities--what would the implications be if the FELT; if they THOUGHT; if they wanted to communicate? It would upend things, and people don't like that, especially where money and personal convenience are involved.

It's a long term educational process...times have changed, and will change. The brutality may seem overwhelming/may BE overwhelming, but it is a throwback.

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Nina, hold your head up--you very much get it. And you are right; you don't need to be close with people who don't get it, and who berate you for getting it.

Sue M., Pittsburgh

AFTERNOON REPOST

Good Morning Fob’s

While we are all celebrating the closing of the slaughter houses in this country we must remember the urgency of getting this legislation passed NOW!!

There are no better words that we can use than this statement from John Holland…….
“If we do not act aggressively to get the AHSPA passed in the coming months we may see our horses subject to even more brutal trips and more cruel slaughter(especially in Mexico). We have won another crucial battle, but not the war. It remains to be seen how much fight the pro-slaughter forces still have left, but to date they have come back time and time again like Hollywood monsters that just won't die. The battle is costing them a fortune and their outlook is increasingly bleak. Still, these people cannot be underestimated.”
John Holland

PLEASE…everyone, we MUST act now. As you read this, countless horses are on their way to Mexico and Canada. American horses are still being slaughtered! Call your legislators today and let them know that this will no longer be tolerated. We have a better chance of being heard now that these slaughterhouses are closed…….we must make our voices heard before they find the “loopholes” and re-open.

Please click on Alex’s link for today’s Call in List. And, remember, this does NOT take the place of calling your OWN congressman and two senators! Beg them to help us.
This atrocity CAN end…..and it can end soon.

Thanks and have a great day
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at April 3, 2007 1:43 PM

HEADS UP ON BANNER FOR DR. RICHARDSON
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Just got off the phone with Rachel at Kennett Florist.
The banner for the fence at New Bolton took the girl longer
than anticipated. She had to order a large foam stock board.
Rachel will have it tomorrow and get it to New Bolton by Thursday,
No later than Friday. Guess it’s going with the Easter Baskets and brunch.
She said she would get pictures for us.
Foam stock board will be white, with Blue and Green lettering.

Dr. Richardson
We Get It
Love from the FOB

Alie had told me this foam stock would last a long time.
Can’t wait to see it!

Maybe Mike Matz is playing opossum and will run Chelokee in the Blue Grass, pick up the needed $$$ for the derby and still make it.. Its 2 weeks between the Florida Derby and the Blue Grass and then 3 weeks till the derby...
its a possiblilty because Chelokee is shipping to Keeneland this week, and will be on the grounds for the Blue Grass, he can be supplemented to run AND biggest of all, the polytrace favors closers big time. Chelokee wouldnt have to win he'll gwet 150k for 2nd or 75k for 3rd..
It will cost the owners 45k to supplement him.

Angel Nina You Do Get It And You Love Barbaro. You Speak From Your Heart.

Affirmed.

###Repost to;LLeslie In Oklahoma

Leslie, the song is titled "SONG 2" and the artist is BLUR. I have it on my ipod and love it!
~XMY

Posted by: XMY at April 3, 2007 9:16 PM

(Sorry I did not put your whole call name on the original)

Angel Debbie L.A. Banner For Dr. Richardson Looks Like Rainbows To Me. It Is Wonderful.

Easter Baskets: The Baskets Of Love. From the Hearts Of The Angels. Colored Eggs. Barbaro Inside. Living Angel. Green Grass.

I Do Know That It Is A Rainbow Garden Of Love.

Affirmed.

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Mike C did you see the Triple Crown contenders I posted this morning in Blue link. Chelokee was number 13. Later he was number 20. Hope he get's in!

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Lynn just love the velvet nose.

DEBBIE

I think he's 22nd on teh money list

VERY interesting posts! Can animals and humans communicate and bond? Of course. I've never doubted it, even as a small child. We lived in Mobile, AL when I was 3 and I'd slip out into the back yard in the early morning and commune with Middibee, the neighbor's dog, and the little toads and lizards that flourished. I've never doubted that animals have souls. And I think they are sentient.

All it takes to know, to believe, is an open mind and an open heart.

Those who think animals are dumb and unfeeling apparently need to feel that way to justify what they do to them. Karma will get them in the end. Or something, depending on one's beliefs.

Linda M--you are so very lucky. You have a gift.

Toby, Susan O, Lisa Leach, Christian--glad to see you again.

Afleet Alex--I know you're plotting! :)

Love and Miss you, Barbaro!

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Linnie,
Congrats on your Gators! After our Jayhawks fell apart, the mood was bad here, brackets blown apart, but after North Carolina lost too, it picked up a bit (even my dog RoyWilliams was happy) ...Way to go , Gators!!

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Kay,
I thank Dr. Dean a million times over for saying those simple words about "getting it".
I, too, would be upset and insulted (actually for most of my life, since I have always loved racing and horses and couldn't understand those who didn't, they were like they were from a different planet to me).
But, after Dr. Dean's interview, they don't bother me anymore. After all, I may not get something they do, I just was too selfish (I guess I'll be more understanding of the World Series of Poker ...oh maybe not.)
And the strangest thing is, now that I have my new attitude, everyone I talk to now seems to know Bobby :).
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LeslieinMN
When my dog Pep was ill I did everything I could for her, (but she did pass away)...my employer had the attitude...oh just a dog, then I started asking him if he had any pets..he said No. I said, you have two young boys and they don't have a dog to pal around with?
And he said..."No, it hurts too much when they leave you,just as bad as losing a family member, sometimes worse". Right or wrong, he had hardened his heart by something that had happened to him when he was a boy. Sad for his kids not to grow up with the experience of having a pet, but I learned a lesson that day, too. That there may be more behind that "I don't care" attitude.
Oh, BTW, when my pets have surgery (spayed or dental work for my Roy), they come home to their own bed made out of about three fluffy quilts, pillows, their food and snacks right at paw, I do draw the line at letting them have the remote for the tv).
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Much love to the most wonderful famblee :) in the world, can't wait for the Celebration!!!!
Susan
Penny, Roy

Hey I have a question for any Horseman, player, jockey.

PLease go to Calracing.com and search for the Horse Rock' N Fire. Play his race from Canterbury Park on 8/20 2006 Race 3.

I saw this race live and sure would like to know if someone could tell me what in the world this horse did in the homestretch. Scared? Confused? Green? Not real bright? Why did he do what he did?

Just pondering and trying to learn horse behavior from you guys...the experts.

Thanks
Leslie in MN

ANOTHER AFTERNOON REPOST

Stephanie and her group have been extremely successful. In just a few weeks they picked up 4 co-sponsors from California. It is a great idea and would be wonderful if others followed her lead. She will be happy to help set it up and work with you.
If we could get groups from every state, that would be awesome. Please contact Stephanie and see if it is something that would work for you. Great way to get involved and make a difference!!

ADDITIONAL CALL-IN STRATEGY

Hi Everyone!
I devised a state level call-in strategy about a month ago, and myself and my wonderful group of callers/faxers (Cathy, Marilyn, Julie, Lisa, Dawn, Kathleen, Nancy, and Lori) have been using it for about three weeks. We have had some really great results, so ShelleyA has asked me to write this post to explain the program. Shelley would like to expand it to as many other states as possible, because it is geared towards gaining cosponsors in the House and Senate (and we all know that's currently our main goal).

Here's why I came up with this idea:
* I could tell I was the only person contacting my Rep in the House, and I figured many other people were in the same boat. Also, in large states like CA, there were probably some Reps not getting any calls at all. If the Senators/Reps are not hearing from multiple people on a consistent basis, they won't become cosponsors.
* I wasn't having any luck getting my friends/family to call/fax with me; I figured I needed to find people who were already committed to this cause.
* I wanted to contribute more than I was!

I decided to try to construct a calling group made up of other FOBs from CA; it worked great, and so far we have nine in our group. Every day, we target three to five Congress people (House/Senate members) from CA, and we all call/fax them. This way, we are pooling our efforts and we make much more of an impact than if each of us was randomly calling on our own. We are really well organized, share our feedback from the aides every day, and are having a good time doing this!

Last Wednesday and Friday, when 6 new cosponsors were added nationwide, THREE of them (Hunter, Sanchez, and Watson) came from our state call list of twelve from the House of Representatives. We'd only called each of them once a week for three weeks.

In order to make this a success in other states, we need one person from each state who will volunteer as the "state leader". As the state leader in CA, I email all of the other members nightly (except Friday and Saturday), telling them who we're going to call the next day. I include any information we already have about the Congressperson's position on this issue (gotten from Congressional record and previous feedback from our conversations with their aides), and any other tidbits I feel might be helpful when making calls. Once you have things up and running, it's actually pretty easy. Because we've been doing this for a couple of weeks, our group has worked out most of the kinks, which should make it a lot
easier for everyone else!

I will help any person who wants to be a state leader to set up their individual state program (as the approach will vary from state to state), and I will assist in any other way they may need me.

If you would like to become a state leader or participate in this program as a caller/faxer from any state, please email me. We really need everyone's help if we're going to make this work; let's do it for the horses!

Steph
sbreaux1@verizon.net.

Posted by: Steph at April 3, 2007 1:15 AM

Posted by: ShelleyA at April 3, 2007 1:52 PM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

##Sue M

Thank You... I am starting to feel like I have support again. I know that there are always going to be those people that critize and downgrade us for loving a horse named Barbaro the way we do. This last incident really really did it for me. I have totally made up my mind that I have no room nor any time in my life for ANYONE anymore that doesn't get it..... Life is just way to short.......

Blessings We all love you Barbaro and we forever will..... WE GET IT...... :-) You are truly an inspiration to all mankind that DOES GET IT. It is too bad that the ones that don't get it don't because if they did, this world would be a lot better place because of ONE horse. YOU........

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Lyn G. Thank you for your post about communicating with animals...I have always felt a bond to animals, domestic or other kinds...I think the thing (for me) about animals is, they don't get hung up in human 'stuff'....they are like very young children, they are innocent..but very SMART....and I am extremely thankful that I have had this "get it" thing inside me from when I was very young.

I have always, as an adult, fed birds and squirrels and basically anything warm blooded which moved! I was feeding deer until the herd was getting pretty large and I found out it's illegal to feed them....but for two or three years I gave them apples/bananas/carrots...all kinds of veggies, fruits and from the feed store, Sweet Cobb....six quarts in the mornings and six quarts at night...the babies are kept away from the herd or people until they reach a certain age,then along they come...."boinga boinga boinga" and one afternoon a little one came 'boinga boinging" up almost to the gate in my back yard...stopped, looked right up at me and said, "HI! ARE YOU MY AUNTY LYNNE?" "My Great Grandma told me alllll about you:)" and just as quickly, off it went to eat the treats:)

Those deer knew what time it was, just like Harriette said awhile ago in her post. They slept away from my house, but someone told me every afternoon at 4 O'Clock, they would get up, stretch and come for dinner:) I'd put the Sweet Cobb down on the ground in a long line, then the cut up apples, etc., in a line on top of the grain...they'd wait patiently, one old girl, (the Great Grandma) who I called "old ma-ma", she finally got to where she'd come and begin eating as I was bent down placing the food....she got to where she'd take the cut up bananas from my hands:) They all knew they were safe and loved, and even laid down to sleep alot of the time right outside my back gate:)

I do believe we can communicate with the animals, and I am ever grateful that I'm one of those lucky humans:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

SusanW

Yes...I know what you mean about people. But as Mrs Jackson said.." grief is the price we pay for Love."

Oh boy...you should have seen my dog play it up for months and months after he was healed. He would do these pathetic "arf.....arf"... sympathy barks in order to get you to bring him treats while he was on his pillow. I knew dang well he was just playing me :) LOL

Leslie in MN

### XMY -- Thanks so much. I went and found it on Yahoo music. Again Thanks alot. It has been driving me crazy trying to find out who it was on the clip. I can not wait to see The First Saturday in May . I know it will ge GREAT.

Love and Kisses Barbaro!

I am so very happy for Who's Happy. Job well done. Yes, you go girl!

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Nina... do these same people think that you shouldn't shed a tear: when a baby is born, when you see the American flag being carried by a solder or draped over a casket, or when you are a part of a parade that welcomes our soldiers home from service.

Maybe that is the part of our society that is messed up. The part that kills for the sake of killing, the part that laughs at handicapped or homeless people, the part that wants to be taken care of but don't take care of others themselves.

Sorry got me started. If we are wrong to cry then I am happy that I am wrong. Just tell them you stood in line several times when tears were passed out. And then give them the raspberry!

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

Great News!!!!!
The 32 horses have been rescued by HSUS.....tonight they will eat and drink ...now they are saved...and will be loved forever.

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Thanks Debbie L.A. You went the extra mile to call Kennett Florist. Your good deed is done for the day. Put up your heels, have a seat, and SMILE!

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

#### JENNY--Great news about the Cavel horses! Do you have a link to a story, perhaps? Any sign of the rest of them!?!

#### An interesting fact for Jonna and other greyhound fans that visit this site that I ran across: "Relative to body size, the Greyhound heart is not only larger and more efficient than any other dog's, but outperforms that of the Thoroughbred racehorse. During a 30-second run at top speed, a Greyhound's entire blood volume is circulated through the body four to five times."

Even big-hearted Secretariat would be proud! :0)

### FOBs needing headgear: HorseHats.com is bringing back the Barbaro memorial caps! Not on the website yet, but keep checking. They've raised $15,000 for The Barbaro Fund!

Lynne Brown: Are you permitted to put out salt for the deer? I used to--they have become a neighborhood nuisance now, but some years back we could look out in the early foggy morning and see them clustered around the salt block on the edge of our woods.

Dawn...the thread is UPDATE ON CAVEL HORSES...
we still need to get the others that were denied on Thurs/Fri...but these have been saved.

PLEASE FOBS....WE NEED TO GET THE BILLS PASSED..make your calls and faxes...be polite...remember you get more with honey.

Jenny

Goodnight Barbaro

Look for your star...sweetheart...of course, we know your real love is Gallant Secret...We love and miss you so much. Run painfree, sweetie.

Goodnight Fans/Family of Barbaro

As always, thank you to all for everyone's hard work. I know Barbaro is so full of love and pride for each of you.

Please remember, as they say, we are still in a fierce battle, horses, going across the border, and they are so brutal. Close your eyes and hear their cries and know we have to work harder than our opponent.

I thought of the Minutemen, and wonder if they could keep a lookout about horses crossing illegally. But with all of you, I know something is going to happen..quick and good.

Remember the rescues, the ones suffering, the spoken and unspoken requests, and Vivi, the missing dog, please be found.

Everyone have a lovely evening.

Blessings to All, always.

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Alex and Tim...THANKS...

Rosie??? when??? just be healthy, both of you.

Remember Fitch, Apache, and the others that have and are suffering...WE FOBS...DO GET IT...

Special Horse: Alfleet Alex. Some Members Of His Family Are: Hail To Reason (Halo) Special and Roberto. Connected to Barbaro.

Affirmed.

WHO'S HAPPY????? The Fans of Barbaro are happy because Who's Happy won her race today - congratulations to Tim and the happy horsie...hope she is none the worse for wear after her triumph!

### Sorry--someday I'll learn to blue link. Very interesting article on medical advances for horses:

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflorida/sfl-pvetmedicine22mar22,0,5234115.story?coll=sfla-home-headlines

Linnie & Nancy in CT,

Just found out that Dynacielo, the horse injured in the 10th at Gulfstream the other day was euthanized after the race. Sorry for the sad news.

PLEASE HELP THE BABY SEALS!

https://community.hsus.org/humane/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=8557435

BABY SEALS NEED OUR HELP

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CONGRATS TO TIM WOOLLEY AND WHO'S HAPPY!!!

GOOD JOB DONE:)

ENJOY THE MOMENTS!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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"....that Secretariat is a very nice horse!"

-posted by Susan E.

LOL!!!! Susan, you are the undisputed Queen of Understatement..

PRAYERS FOR DYNACIELO, our newest horse angel who went down in a race I was watching on Saturday and was euthanized...Dynaformer was sire of Dynacielo. Rest in peace, dear one, and may light perpetual shine upon you.

Dave...thanks (I guess) for the news - better than not knowing.

Nancy

My Prayers For Dynacielo. In My Heart.

Affirmed.

###Linda Lee

Yeah I am happy that I am wrong too if this is the case. I don' put an age to tears. Some people think that we shouldn't cry because we are adults. That is the problem here. I am an adult so therefore I should not cry over a horse that I never even knew. I was crazy for doing so and told that I must never ever do it again. Some people just will never "get it".

Barbaro... I will always shed tears for you. They will subside in time and they will come and they will go. When push comes to shove and I am challenged with the hardest of tasks, I will think of you. You have taught me how to withstand getting through a bad day, getting through physical pain, having a good attitude when times are rough. You have and still are teaching me to be strong. To get it done. To not wallo in my own self but to try to understand others. You have taught me things that no human ever has nor ever will. You taught me that it is easy to love. You have taught me that life is special each and every moment. Most of all Barbaro... you have taught me one thing that is the most important of all, and that is to LIVE THE MOMENT. Any one of us could die in any second of any day and you my big buddy have taught me that each and every moment is to be cherished as if it were your last. NO HUMAN has come close to those teachings. Not even the best of them with masters and PhD's and the ones that have been teaching me all my life. I only wish that everyone knew you the way that I do. I wish that everyone could understand and that everyone would "get it". It is sad that so much of humanity is so closed up in a shell. I was told "there is no room for tears for you". Well I am sorry but that was the ultimate statement that is the breaking point here. I am not going to give people like that anything but include them in my prayers of those that need help from God. They will not get another minute of my time because every moment is going to be a special one from now on...... Angel Barbaro.... Love you and I always will... Thank You for being in my life......

Queen of Understatement ROFL

Christine and Susan E that was FUNNY

Thank you, Dee!

###Alex... How about this question. How would that race turned out if Edgar had been on Chelokee? Was that ever talked about?

Cheers

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Tim Woolley,

Congratulations to you and to Who's Happy and her connections!

Through your site and with Alex's updates, we have up to the hour information on the horses that you train. Therefore, it draws them closer to our hearts.

Thank you for opening up your site to us. And again, congratulations on the win!

Take care!

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Leslie in MN
I can not find that race at Canterbury Park.
On Calracing.com. Did anyone find it?

Barbaro... Please show Dynacielo around OK? You are related..... Hmmmmmmmmmmm wow.....

Cheers

So Happy For You Alex and Who's Happy.

Affirmed.

### Socorro

Man I went over to that site and could NOT handle that. Why are people so cruel. I don't get that at all.....This is something where I can say "I DON'T GET IT"!!!!!!!

Blessings

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JEAN NOLAN, please thank Arigato Marie for her well wishes for Gracie! It means a lot to me. Frankly, Gracie scowled when I told her because she's not allowed on the couch and I'm the villain!

I now know of a pitbull mix 3,000 miles away with an elegant name who has a cat! I wish her and Flora the best, and their sweet owner too.

Congrats to Alex and Tim and Who's Happy...

Love to see people happy and now there are three of you that are happy... Who's happy? Tim and Alex the FOB's are happy that's who.. ;-)

Sorry that I am "blue-link challenged" but cut/paste this link to see Chelokee's VERY handsome father!

www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/sr_sire_page.asp?refno=1289390&origin=link

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DEBBIE L.A. - I couldn't help it! The Divine Ms. E calling Secretariat a nice horse...

Secretariat became a beloved figure with fans and non-fans of horse racing coming to see Big Red at Claiborne farm, where he stood at stud from 1974 through 1989, living in the same stall which was once home to his sire, Bold Ruler. Secretariat sired a substantial number of major stakes winners, including 1986 Horse of the Year Lady's Secret, 1988 Preakness and Belmont Stakes winner Risen Star, and the 1990 Melbourne Cup winner Kingston Rule, who still holds the race record. His "failure"[citation needed] as a stallion was mostly due to his inability to produce offspring as great as he was — an unrealistic expectation, even for a truly great horse. He sired as many as 653 foals during his retirement.

His blood flows through many other notable racehorses, including 2004 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Smarty Jones, and he is most noted as a broodmare sire, being the broodmare sire of 1992 Horse of the Year and successful sire A.P. Indy, Secretariat's grandson through his daughter Weekend Surprise, who was sired by another Triple Crown winner, Seattle Slew. Secretariat is also the dam-sire of the great stallions Storm Cat (by Storm Bird), through his daughter Terlingua, and of Gone West, through his daughter Secrettame.

Check out the pedigrees on the Triple Crown contenders for 2007. Storm Cat, A P Indy, Gone West and others.

SWEET PRINCE!!!!

I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! FOREVER IN MY HEART!

Prayers to all....

Love to all.....

BLB!!!!

FOB FOREVER!!!

Karen - TN

### Debbie L.A

Well that covers it.... :-)

The website does not have horrible pics. They are telling the truth about what is being done to baby seals.

If you have a problem reading anything, please scroll to the bottom and help.

BABY SEAL WATCH - PLEASE HELP!

Socorro,
Thanks for posting about those poor seals. I have already done the HSUS thing, but we ALL need to do it. This makes as sad as the horse slaughter.

Thank you for all the info on the great Secretariat, Debbie. I only wish I had been into horse racing back in the l970's, the way I am now! Even if you weren't tho, NO one who was around back then could escape hearing about him! He was all over the TV, magazine covers, just everywhere. My girlfriend who is from Kentucky got to visit him shortly before he passed away, and how I envy her the experience! I'm just grateful for all the videos of him - that we can watch today. And that Belmont!! I doubt we'll see the likes of him again, in our lifetime. If only we hadn't lost our great Barbaro - I really think he could've done it all!

Socorro,
Thanks for posting about those poor seals. I have already done the HSUS thing, but we ALL need to do it. This makes me as sad as the horse slaughter.

OOps!

Tim and Alex,

Any chance you could put pictures with the description of horses you are training. I am speaking of the descriptions to the right of the website. Maybe Sabrina could do the pictures for you.

Would love to see pictures of Who's Happy and Hawty Creek just to name two.

Also, don't forget to add Who's Happy maiden to her description. I do click on these once in awhile.

Thanks for considering.

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

Thank you, Alex, for this site where I can read the posts of all these beautiful and compassionate FOBs and know that there are so many others who "get it."

I don't need to apologize or explain to anyone my tears for our beloved Barbaro. All the FOBs "get it."

How sad for those who don't - it is their loss. How empty life would be without loving our animals and being loved by them. They make my life complete.

JoyinVT

Yes, Dawn: greyhounds have a heart and lungs the size of a young woman. The average even large dog's heart is the size of a man's fist. and all for the huge demands of the required speeds on today's dog tracks. So much muscle tissue is literally trashed by these demanding times that myoglobin shows up in their urine....after they race, their urine is coffee-colored...that's one of the reasons they do rest more than they race on the tracks. IMHO: anytime we put animals and gambling together, the animals will wind up on the worse side of the outcome. And so many are so young...

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Maureen
If only! your so right.
And Secretariat at the Belmont, we will never see that again. Not in my life time!

Socorro, did the letter and will call too!

Everyone meet Socorro she is a "way" back FOB. She showed me how to do Blue Links. We old fokes miss you Socorro.

Hi, FOB's!

Prayers for Dynacielo and connections.

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Socorro, did my (small) part for the baby seals. It never ceases to amaze me how so many animals are sacrificing themselves to show us that we have to stop being cruel to them and to each other. The sacrifices seem to be accelerating because so many people just aren't "getting it". We have to start (or continue) to listen to the animal messengers. We here at TWR, HSUS, Greenpeace (and other wonderful sites) are already listening - its the rest of the world that has to open their eyes and hearts. It will keep happening until the human race takes a good hard, long look at the actions that have been committed.

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To quote a very wise man - "All One". That two-word phrase says it all and I wish with my heart that I had met this wise man while he was still alive. As it is, I chant with someone who knew and loved this wise teacher and the wisdom is passed along at the chant sessions (many thanks, KD. I am so humbled, overjoyed and honored to have met and chanted with you.). I began to get messages from animals starting in January 2006. Its gratifying that people around me (especially here) are understanding what is happening and trying to effect positive, compassionate change.

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Sorry to get on my soapbox. Was discussing this very issue with the boys' owner yesterday (she was able to open up and see what all the animals are trying to tell us.). I've taken a break from writing my guided horse meditation for July's workshop and the meditation is going to be incredible once I fine-tune it. If I get a positive response from the workshop participants in July, I'll look into putting it on CD so people can use horses as meditative guides. They can help us heal ourselves. We all know their wisdom...

Sorry to ramble on...

Take care, everybody. You are all the greatest.

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

CONGRATS TO TIM AND WHO'S HAPPY!

SUE M,
I'm trying to locate the form letter you posted about. I'll check with Shelley as well. In the meantime, if you wish to email me at dlopez7@sbcglobal.net, I'll send you something you can use. Thanks for asking.

Hiya, FsOB! What lovely, positive, supportive energy was conveyed on the "Big Board" today. I have just one word for all of this energy and beauty: Delicious! What an impact our Sublime One/Sweet Prince continues to have on the world.

#### To Kay: Right on!
To Harriette: Lord Byron's physical beauty and passion speaks to us across the time/space continuum. Can you imagine what he might've written about Barbaro's gifts?
To D'Anne: Always great to see you here. I keep your son in my thoughts and hope that he is doing well.
To Susan E. & Lou Ann in PA: Ms. Nikita sends a hearty welcome to you both. When I got home tonight, Kita was very playful.
To Margie: I am very sorry about the end of your job. I wish you a wonderful new beginning as you relocate to PA.
To Otherlyn: Your saga is entrancing.
To Laurie: I hope that you know how much we all trasure your tuck-ins!
Has anyone here heard recently from Jeannnette Cavalier, Lillian Petroff, Linda H. in Denver, or Laura in Snonomish, WA?
Peace to each of you tonight, fellow citizens of The Barbaro Nation. RMH ####

Debbie LA

You have to really be specific about how you enter his name in the horse search

Rock' N Fire

I had to try it several times myself.... with the apostrophe...spaces and such. Finally I hit on the horse in the right typing. Its kinda goofy that way sometimes.

Let me know if you have any insights on it if you can get it to come up

Thanks Debbie!

Leslie in MN

If you click on the Wallenda link and go to Old Friends newsletter, there is a reference and thank you to Friends of Barbaro who contributed money to improving the lives of the champions there. It's a wonderful place and another example of what FOBs can accomplish.

We Get IT

Liz from Queens, NY

Alex,
I second Linda Lee's request at 12:53, I think it would be great to put faces to the facts about them.

Special Horse: Rock 'N Fire. Some Members Of Their Family Are: Dynaformer, Summertime Promise,
Hail To Reason (Halo) Turn To (Ireland)

We Turn To God and Angels
Springtime Turns Into Summertime Promise
Of Beauty.

Affirmed.

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Harriette,
Today I was telling a co-worker about your moving, powerful Indian healing chant, which you posted everyday for our boy. I offered to email it to her because she is of Indian descent and in her spare time produces paintings with American Indian themes. I thought I could just go back to the Barbaro archive and copy and paste it for her, but, alas, that is not possible. First of all, may I ask your permission to email your chant to her? If you consent, would you mind posting it here for me? Or you can email it to me at jdsun@comcast.net. Thank you. :)

Good night, beautiful boy. You are always with us and we are always with you.

Jackie in VA
FOB forever

******ATTN ALL HOLLYWOOD PARK FOBS RE. 4/29***

We have a great update to report,our racehorse owner fob CeeDreams has graciously invited our group to tour their barn early in the morning before the races start. There is also a possiblity she will have a horse racing that day!Wow,hope we will be in the winners circle for that! CeeDreams will be posting more info soon.

***VERY IMPORTANT EVERYONE REPORT FINAL HEAD COUNT ASAP...MORE INFO ON THE FORUM UNDER THE GENERAL SECTION. THE THREAD IS TITLED "Fobs-Hollywood Park 4/29"

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Leslie in MN
can not find it, can you go to the site and bring the
http:// web site here?

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Debbie--thank you so much for responding! Your response actually is to Carol Nichols as well. We are trying to work together. I will definitely email you tomorrow!

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Socorro--I am so glad to see you posting!!! I have missed you and have been thinking of you! I did the HSUS Seal pledge, and will share the info on boycotts with others--I printed out the info. So glad to see you again.

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Lyn Gilbert--you can email me at carmnsue@netscape.com re: healing ceremony or anything else. Can't give my work email--big no-no!

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Alex--Please convey my good wishes to Tim, and to Who's Happy; also congratulations to you! SuperAlex, I am so glad that your leg is feeling better. You "young'ns" don't realize how much injuries hurt in later years--take care, and be good to yourself. "If I'd known how long I'd live, I'd have taken better care of myself"...said by almost any person over the age of 50!

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Nina--You are more than welcome! You seem to be a very sensitive person, very much in tune with the natural world. You said that you were born in Germany, and traveled in Asia. The States is wonderful, but not necessarily attuned to The Natural. My son in law is from Europe, and has a more laid back attitude in many ways, while being VERY hard working. It is not an easy adjustment. Keep your connection with the Natural World; accept whatever material well being comes your way here, but do not sell out to it--I feel you will not. There are many of us here who have also been invalidated. We persisted, and found our validation in many ways off the "beaten path"--animal communication, energy healing, just following our guts. Draw your boundaries--you do not have to be aggressive or hostile about it; just be who you are, and withdraw from those whose lesser sensitivity leads them to beat on your psyche. I'm 62 years old, and have been ridiculed. Now I say, "Phooey on you! I know, and you don't!" Some day, you will feel that way too. Life is a journey, and our beloved animals help guide us. Be aware of your totems and messengers, and listen to the quiet voice within.

Sue M., Pittsburgh

For the Angel Dee Mirich

"FOB Optimistic voices"

You're out of the woods, You're out of the dark, You're out of the night.
Step into the sun, Step into the light.
Keep straight ahead for the most glorious place
On the Face of the Earth or the sky.
Hold onto your breath, Hold onto your heart, Hold onto your hope.
March up to the gate and bid it open.

Leslie in MN

Angel Leslie in MN Your Thoughts Touch My Heart.
So Beautiful.

Love.

Affirmed.

Debbie LA

Did you sign up for the free access account?

http://www.calracing.com/replays.php

Its really not that big of a deal though so dont worry about it. I was just hoping I could get some thoughts on this little guy.

Thanks for trying

Leslie in MN

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Leslie in MN,

What a beautiful post to Dee Mirich. She is SO deserving of wonderful and kind words...

Enjoy Dee!

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Socorro my friend - I'm so glad to see you back here. Thanks for the information about the baby seals. I did as you said and scrolled to the bottom. I agree it is horrible!! It must stop.

Janice
A forever FOB

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Dynacello (sp?)--another son of Dynaformer's euthanized? Something is wrong. Something is very, very wrong. My heart is with the horses; what do they want? They want to please their humans; they do what is expected; they want to "have their jobs" in this life. But they are injured, and they die. Where is the love?

Sue M., Pittsburgh

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ROBYN - fellow Nutmegger...re the missing FsOB...Jeannette Cavalier posts fairly regularly on the Forum; Lillian was here several weeks ago, as was Linda H; Laura in (rainy) Snohomish has been gone for a very long time! I asked about her a few times and didn't get a response from anybody...wish I had email addresses for these folks!
Nancy

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SUE M - re Dynacielo...I don't know what happened to her, but it was in the 10th at Gulfstream on Saturday. The announcers simply said "she went down" but it wasn't shown on television...you know how they downplay injuries/fatalities (unless it is a really famous horse and/or a really high-stakes race). I tried for two days and couldn't find out what happened to her...it INFURIATES ME - it's like she never existed and wasn't really running that day! I don't know where Dave in IL found about about what happened to her, but at least I knew to say a prayer for another horse angel instead of wondering, wondering....

Nancy

Special Synchronicity: American Idol The Song Smile Is Sung. The Girl Was Great. Tony Bennett Was The Special Guest. Judy Garland Sang That Song.

A Very Beautiful Song.

I Know That Life Can Be Tough. But When You Have Angels Around It Is Worth To Smile.

Affirmed.

And so, Good night, Dearest Barbaro~ you were brave beyond human belief; you were pure, honest, and true; you were beyond corruption and greed; you were beyond selfishness and pettiness. You were the Hero of our time, and I love you.

Sue M., Pittsburgh

Angel Laurie H. You Are An Angel.

Angel Of Love.

Affirmed.

Good Night Sweet FOBs... don't let the bed bugs bite.

Good Night Barbaro... Give God a little nibble for me.

Love is all there is when I'm with YOU!

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

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Nancy in CT--thank you! I'm sorry, I didn't know Dynacielo was a female. Poor girl. I'm with you--she deserved recognition. She gave her life--her life of running, running, running, for human "enetertainment". She deserved recognition, and sorrow, and mourning. Poor girl.

Your prayers for her lit her way to a better place, Nancy. Thank you again for responding. I was just about to log off and get ready for bed; I'm glad I checked back for "some reason". I usually don't use the internet after 4:30 pm.

God Bless the Horses and all the Animals!

Sue M., Pittsburgh

Alex, thank you for another day here at TWR.

I received my Sean Clancy book today. I still cannot believe how easily the tears come just looking at the pictures of Barbaro. I guess I'm a little taken back by how much it all still hurts. I haven't even been able to look at the commemorative edition of the Blood Horse I received weeks ago. I think I'll tuck the Sean Clancy book away with the Blood Horse for a little while. It's all too raw and upsetting. I thought I had moved on, so to speak. Obviously, I was wrong. I miss him so much.

Good night FOBs. I hope you all have a very nice evening.

I love you Barbaro...I always have...I always will.

The miracle of Barbaro continues...

RE: Dynacielo
Please don't think that just because it wasn't national news that her connections don't feel sorrow or mourn for her. That isn't fair.

My friend and breeder lost a horse today. No one will hear about Iron Jack either but it doesn't mean that Jeanne is not broken hearted. Believe me, most owners certainly mourn the loss of their beloved horses.

May Dynacielo and Iron Jack rest in peace and find their way to Equine Heaven.

Sue.........

Thanks.. Yeah without our beautiful animals what would we do???? This world is small yet large as well. There are many cultures and many different attitudes. People would be amazed that have never been to the far east what it is really like there...

I guess that when someone puts us down for whatever (in this case Barbaro) we just need to feel sorry for them because they really don't get it. It is sad but true. I have had some really good responses today about "getting it"....... From now on if I encounter such negtivity about Barbaro... I will simply smile and say "man you just don't get it and that is such a shame" then walk away.......

Love you Barbaro...... WE GET IT!!!!!!! :-)

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Linda M. in TX
I, too, have a "deer in the woods story", albeit with a slightly different ending. When I was 19, I worked at an old run-down Pocono "resort" (real stretch to call it that!) during one summer between years of college. The only good thing about the place was the HUGE lake with a three mile path through the woods around it. (Oh the kids I met from MA, NY, NJ, and other parts of PA were great, too! Misery loves company working at a resort in the Poconos!)

Most people would venture about a half mile up the trail, turn around and come back, so if you went even a single mile, you were pretty much alone. Well, me being the budding poet/artist (LOLOLOLOLOL), I would go out there with my sketch pad and a couple drawing pencils waiting for inspiration to strike. But one day while I was sitting near a tiny brook, lost in thought (if not in inspiration), I caught a movement out of the corner of my eye. I moved my head as slowly as I could and there stood a magnificent buck with a huge rack of antlers. What a sight he was!

He must have been about 30 yards away from me. He considered me for a long while; I am certain I looked quite different from the flora and fauna he was used to seeing. But then, step by hesitant step, he moved forward. I was spellbound. I had seen many does growing up in Pennsylvania, but never a buck like this, and never so close to me.

Twenty yards, fifteen yards, TEN YARDS away from me. I slowly stood up. Then with the precision and deliberate movement of a screaming banshee, I started wailing, jumping, and flailing my arms like I had never flailed before. What are you nuts, I know better than to let a buck get that close to me!!!LOLLOLOL

Absolute truth - thank all things holy, he turned and ran so fast that he was gone from sight in a matter of seconds.

BTW, I came home from that summer in the Poconos with a sketch pad absolutely jammed full of, well........NOTHING! Oh, but the memories...

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Lynne B.
Every word = happy happy joy joy. Keep it comin' we are loving (vicariously) the rapture.

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Susan E.
Thanks for the Wallenda update. I trip, slip, or just fall down so often, I used to refer to myself as the "Flying Wa-glenda". So happy he is on American soil and soon to be FOREVER HOME.
And OMG, the shadow peckers. Hilarious.

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Gracie, tell momma not to worry about what anyone else has to say. She loves you, knows you best, and knows what is best for you, right?

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Some people I miss - lynz, are you out there?, Nancy Jean, sometimes you are here, then gone for a while it seems?, all you others, come pass a few words with us once in a while so we know you are okay, or share with us, if you are not.

I go thru some major "swings" myself and "take to my bed" from time to time....but my husband and my animals need me to be "part of the family". And I need my paycheck! It's so nice to know that when I am away from here, some of my "famblee" here miss me, too. Thank you Harriette for your email. You have a kind, generous heart and such a forgiving soul. I will try to learn the lessons you so graciously share with all of us.

Oh, enough from me now, huh?
Glenda

Nancy in CT,

I went to www.pedigreequery.com to find out about Dynacielo. Just put her name in by horse and hit search and then hover the mouse over the Information symbol next to the name. I tend to go to this site quite often to find out what happened to horses I see or hear about that have been injured. Sadly, all too often the result seems to be the same. I feel like you and many others that it doesn't matter if it's a big name or not, it still upsets me.

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Sandie, I totally can identify with your sentiments....I peeked at my copy of Sean Clancy's Book and felt similar heartfelt sadness, missing Big B. Then again, I thought of Sean Clancy being so committed to writing such a Book, and wondered how often he must have shed some tears himself. Gosh, Kleenex is really making a mark on us FOBs....keep the tissues close at hand and I think we'll be alright.

###Lynne Brown

Isn't that cool? I go through that at the
track(s) where I am licensed. I always take treats with me for the horses. There are hundreds of horses but I have my few that are my frends. They all have horsenalities and man they are soooooooooooo easy to hug and talk to....... They are very very smart too... I have one horse that is the biggest show off on the walker that you have ever seen. Alex can probally relate to this..... He walks around and everytime he walks by me he throws his hind legs up and looks at me and neighs..... He is a beautiful 15 hand colt that looks a lot like Slew. His name is Butch.....He is 2 years old and not trained yet. Never been on the track and he doesn't like anyone on his back LOL!!!!!

I am a ginnypig to some. I get stuck getting on horses that are young because I am so light. I have the nerve to do it too and the trainers know it. Just what-ever you do don't ever put a piece of candy in-between your fingers to feed a horse. Always put it in the palm of your hand and let them take it from there. They don't mean to do this but they do and anyone that has had this experience (I am sure a lot of you have) find out the hard way that the horse will not only take the candy they clamp down on your hand too wit their teeth and they are so strong you pretty much have to just take it until THEY decide they are going to let go....... OUCH!!!!!

If it is a big treat like an apple or a carrot or something farely large they it is OK to just put it out there but a small piece of something always always put it in your hand.. If you go there all the time, those horses will quicky know you and they will run accross that pasture just to come and see you...... trust me....:-)

Cheers and Blessings to all.........

I love you Barbaro from one that truly GETS IT!!!!!!!

Flying filly added Dynacielo to her good by list.
She was only two!

DYNACIELO (USA) b. F, 2004 DP = 7-4-20-0-1 (32) DI = 1.91 CD = 0.50 - 2 Starts, M Wins, 1 Places, 1 Shows Career Earnings: $11,340 as of 3/31/07

Owner: Bohanon-Walden & Taylor Hall
Breeder: Bohanon-Walden & Taylor Hall
State Bred: KY
Winnings: 2 Starts: M - 1 - 1, $11,340 as of 3/31/07

Broke down and was euthanized 4/2/07 race 10 at Gulfstream Park.

###Lynne Brown

I forgot to say this. It will get to the point where you won't have to wonder if they will be by the fence. Just stand there and call them. They will be at the fence :-).......

They probably already know and love you in just the short time you have done this. Horses are very very intelligent creatures. They are soooooooooooooo smart..... I have so many stories about horses that I could go all day but I don't think Alex has the room on the site............They are really really good at intimidation too. They will outsmart you if they think they can and a lot of the time they actually get away with it....... LOL

The good ol pin the ears back to get some attention works wonders...... Now there is a difference between a angry pinned back eared horse and a horse that is pinning his ears back for attention.... or trying to intimidate you. After time, you'll figure it out........ If they pin their ears back, proceed with caution until you get to know the horse........:-)

Blessings

Nina: what kind of licensing do you have at the tracks? are you a hot walker? and you are in school too? and skate? you are one busy woman....

After not being 'here' for a whole bunch of hours, I really had to play catch up ... I hope I don't forget anyone or anything ...

Congratulations to Tim, Alex and the lady of the hour, "Who's Happy!!" No need to ask that twice ... we ALL know who's happy now!!
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Skyler than you so much for the contribution to laminitis research on behalf of Who's Happy ... Now I AM VERY HAPPY, TOO!! Love you, Sky!!
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Lynne Brown ... read your latest comments, timestamp 8:30 ... just incredible, Lynne ... beautiful, fulfilling and incredible. I hold your experience in my heart so that I may experience something similar at DelPark later this month ...
Your story keeps getting better and better, just like a great novel, only this one is 'real' ...
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Susan W ... thanks for acknowledging the Florida Gators on their NCAA Basketball Championship! They are a great team with one of the best (if not THE best) athletic/sports curriculum in the nation!! I am very very proud of Florida tonight!!
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So glad to read that the remaining Cavel horses have been saved! YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
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Susan E ... I DID see the picture of the OTTB which was posted in the forum ... gorgeous Red Chestnut .... what else can I say ...

Except ... "Secretariat is a very nice horse???????????" ... You defintely ARE the Queen of Understatement! Maybe one day you can 'kick it up a notch' as Emeril would say!! LOL
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Dynacielo - "Power of the Heavens" ... maybe that's why this beauty flew home so soon ... she was destined to be a firmament of the heavens and to be with her brother, Barbaro!! So very sorry to read this news, but she is 'home' free! Dynaformer mourns another loss ...
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The Baby Seals ... what can I say that I haven't said already ... please donate, sign the petition ... just do something to register your complaint against this barbaric practice. And definitely boycott all Canadian food, restaurants, products, etc. until they stop this practice onced and for all!
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Good Night, dearest Annointed One ... my beloved Barbaro ... I know you and Big Red are hanging tight together up there in hevvin ... but one day, you are going to face each other in 'that' race, and I don't if I can handle or deal with the final outcome of that one. I pray that, somehow, you both win ... somehow ... somehow.

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OMG that is way soooooooooo young to be racing. She was probally less than 2 cause she very well may have been born in the summer of last year.... Man that is soooooooo sad.....

:-(

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DEBBIE L.A. - Thanks much Debbie!! You're the best!!
Isn't the old saying "all good things take time" . . . the sign will be just right for Dr. R from us, the FOBs!! :)
Hi LINDA LEE! That was fun participating in wasn't it!! :)

CHRISTINE - I am so sorry dear Gracie is having a trying time, but yes be sure to know Gracie will certainly be included in my many prayers, including my prayers to St. Francis, yes, especially for all our four-legged friends.
And please do give Gracie ((hugs)) and kisses from Auntie Lou Ann, too. You can do it, Gracie, hang in there honey.

FELIX, dear, the other night I heard these soft little rumblings in the night sky. I knew it was much too soft for Barbaro, Fog, Secretariat. . . so I listened closely and figured that must be you, Felix, panthering around up there! Remember to send kitty whispers to your Mama and sister Lizzie.

And MISS NIKITA - I heard there is "husky weather" on the way for Easter!!!

Love, hugs, prayers to all, peace all over the world tonight . . .
Lou Ann in Pennsylvania,FOB forever

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Hi Debbie L.A....Sorry about Dynacielo...soooo sad these wonderous creatures doing what they are born to do and then something like this happens...

Thanks for calling Alie today, I was wondering too about the sign...it will be awfully nice when it arrives, I think:)

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Alex....we are still 'open' tonight? I was pretty surprised to see the board open at almost 8P CA time:)

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Nina....I would NEVER give my horseys anything in my fingertips....the smallest piece of anything would rest upon my outstretched hand! Thanks though for the advice:)

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Glenda:) I love to read your posts:) I'll remember "happy happy joy joy" now everytime I hear the commercial....which I cannot for the LIFE of me remember what it's 'plugging' but now it's my 'three frens at the fence' theme music:)

Goodnight to my famblee:) see you all tomorrow!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

### jonna

Grooming license. Yeah I do a lot.......... i freelance out there as well.........
:-) I did take a year off of school but going back in the fall........

Cheers.............

###Lynne Brown

Good...... I have done it so I learned the hard way not to do it..... I do see people that aren't around horses that much do it and I say OMG no no no...... That horse will take your hand off....... YIKES.......

I'm glad you have friends.... They will become really good ones too :-)

Cheers

##jonna

OOPS I forgot... I have the paperwork filled out for an exersise lisence but I am too lazy to go to the office and get it..... LOL....... I should actually get that done... Been putting it off for a while... It is only an extra 3 dollars.............

Cheers

Nite Alex and Tim

Nite FOB's

Nite Dr. Richardson

Nite Mr. and Mrs. Jackson

Nite Edgar

Nite Michael

Nite Beautiful Barbaro.... See you in my dreams.......... :-) I Love you......

Laurie H.

I can't seem to find the tuck in, can you please direct me?

Thanks, Patti

###Shelly A,
Thanks, I'm glad to do it. I have tried to rally OH FOBS and feel there are many who will contribute.

###Marilyn/CA
Thanks I think many will step up from each state. Wouldn't it be terrific if we had all states represented.

###Friar Tuck
Thanks Hopefully we can make OH Proud

Congratulations Who's Happy

Enjoyed all the lovely posts and informational posts today.

Thanks to all.

FOB ALERT...where is Laurie H. and is she ok?

Last night Laurie did a quick tuck-in because she was very tired. Now tonight, she did not do a tuck-in at all. Can someone check on her?

**HELPING HANDS**

Starry nights, moonlight shines upon the Meadow through the whispering wind....

Tales of mysteries unknown singing melodies in my ears, make me wonder...

Is there Hope among us, journeys ahead on ungotten paths, waiting to greet us when we shall arise again?

Hands from above, touching me with your breath upon my shoulder....oh the scent of your spirit ever so present accompany me, caste your spell upon me now....

Comfort me with your grace, love me to no end....

And when I feel lost, embrace me in your loving care...

Cause I hear familiar hoofbeats now, savvy eyes, nickering too....

Smiles upon me, I continue forward, with that Human Glory that is YOU, Dear Friend, My Barbaro

FOB ALERT...where is Laurie H. and is she ok?

Last night Laurie did a quick tuck-in because she was very tired. Now tonight, she did not do a tuck-in at all. Can someone check on her?

Posted by: MJ at April 4, 2007 4:12 AM

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MJ ... Laurie is fine ... she posted a couple of times here ... she just didn't do a tuck-in ... she deserves a night off once in awhile, too and I told her to take it ... she's fine!! Just fine!!

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Linnie,

Thank you!!! I am fine with no tuck-in. I was able to finally check the board now and when I didn't see anything from Laurie, I got worried. Nothing can happen to our Laurie. Ok, I can sleep now.

Rest in peace, Iron Jack...fly high to great Barbaro and all our equine angels!

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Ken Z.-Another evening filled with your beautiful words...thank you...and thanks for the earlier commiseration. There are days when Barbaro's loss is heartbreakingly palpable. Mercifully, those days are lessening, if ever so slowly.

Good night Ken. Have a pleasant evening.

###jonna

I don't work. And when I go to school it is 5 graduate hours (that is half time). Skating is about 4 hours 5 days a week and the horses, I just go out there when I feel like it. I have no set schedule out there. That is probably one of the reasons why I won't get the exersise license. I don't want to go to the track 6 days a week every morning Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnn... Right Alex?????

LOL

Cheers.......

##Lynne Brown, oh! kisses on Miss Rosie's nose!!
After reading so many stories here about a horse's velvet nose and those whuffuling lips I cant wait! Will keeep cyn's advice in mind too about being careful around horses. lol Im so excited I will be "near" CeeDream's horses at Hollywood Park! And a very kind fob sent me a list last night with locations of Ca. rescues. It will happen for me too Lynne,till then Im living thru ya vicariously girlfriend! Thanks so much for making sure I dont miss your posts,I havent kept up here as much lately.

LOL!

Re my "understated" remark about Secretariat, it is my understanding that in the TB world, which prides itself on understatement, "very nice horse" is the highest of accolades! Ah, Secretariat...I can remember your Belmont like it was yesterday.

Heartsick about Dynacielo and Iron Jack. Go with Barbaro, brave ones. It hurts....

Lou Ann, thank you for your kind words, especially as it was 8 weeks ago tonight. I cried on my way home from work tonight for both of my Angel Boys.

Laurie H--take care good of yourself. Snuggle up in that sage chenille blanket and know that Barbaro is watching over you tonight.

Ken Z--what can I say, sir, you are an artist!
Hugs to your little Christine.

Socorro, I am very glad to see you here today and hope you'll post here more often. I have already signed the petition....how can this barbaric practice still continue after decades of international outcries?

UPDATE on the official Commemorative Tee Shirt for Delaware Park......
GO TO:
www.corvinoballet.org/50306.html

Rosie update:

Still pregnant. VERY pregnant. Perusing a GAP for Kids catalog and eating something. No sign of Das Foal.

Good night, my Beloved Angel Boys. Missing you.

1:00 a.m. and still here? Oh my!

Thanks Alex for the grand news about Who's Happy. I am so excited for Tim! Yay!! Glad to know that laig of yourn is ahealing! (a lil southern colloquialism)

Horrific news about Dynacielo. I looked her up yesterday, and it had not stated that she had been euthanized, I WAS hopeful. I come on tonight and see it was not to be so...I am sorry to all her connections. Bad blow to everyone involved.Godspeed lil Dynacielo.

Iron Jack-Rest in peace poor boy. Godspeed to you darling boy. ShelleyA.-Please tell your friend that we all are praying for her.

I have been reading Eula -aka- Andrea's, journals. (DB/forum ""thoroughbreds need help")
Shelley in CA-Thanks for the heads up! This is some of the most fantastic stuff, with pix and everything! OMG It is like peeking into a diary and getting to VIEW the comings/goings of a real-live farm with great folks who truly care and love the animals. THANKS to Shelley and Andrea!!!

Love to all reading and lurking, you know who you are- Cora, Kathy, Lynz, Linda H, Socorro, Julia B, Marky all my special ole timers. Hey where are you Jake? Where are you Anna in Tx? I may post irregularly now, but I AM STILL HERE!!

I love you mama maribel

BARBARO-We are all still here.

prayers for all creatures great and small

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SUSAN E. - Big (((hugs))) to you, my "fren".

KEN Z. - That was soooo moving!! Thank you!!

Peace, hugs, and prayers to everyone tonight.

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever.

Lou Ann in Pennsylvania

Hi everyone. I hope this finds everyone well. Sorry for this story's length, I just really wanted to share it with you all.

Not sure why I am up so late, and have been so busy lately, but wanted to post and just fill you guys in on some news about the horse rescue that I have been volunteering at for about a year now, in Barbaro's name, and to honor him and all of those who are fighting to end slaughter and make racing and horses' lives safer. I am learning and loving it all.

I should have posted this when it happened but it hurt and I'm still getting over it, and not to dampen anyone's spirits, but I grew very fond of Blossom, who was just over a year old and who's mother was rescued by the farm and they didn't know that she was pregnant at the time, but Blossom ended up being born on the rescue, which was a nice story. Well, me being not used to being around horses until last year wasn't allowed to handle her too much as she was really frisky and a bit unpredictable. They rate their horses their 1-4, 4 needing experienced handlers - not that they are necessarily "onery", just that they can be unpredictable at times.

Well, me, being who I am, loves a challenge and when it came the time to choose who I would work with this spring, I chose her. They hesitated, but said they would let me try because I felt strongly about it.

I feed on Saturdays and groom and do barn chores, so I go out there once a week usually, but in almost a year's time, I bonded with her, and she always would run up to her barn gate window and stick her head out when I entered the barn and she'd put her head on my shoulder and nudge me a little as I pet her. I would always give her an apple or two when I left too (figured that couldn't hurt the "making her love me" process hehe).

Well, I opened my email one Friday a few weeks ago and her name was in the subject. Immediately I thought, oh, someone has adopted her, aww I won't be able to see her. Unfortunately, she had a bladder condition they didn't know about and was colic'ing and they rushed her to the animal hospital and performed emergency surgery on her and tried everything to save her, but she had to be euthanized. I was so upset and in disbelief.

I went out there the next day as I always do and it was hard to see her empty stall. She was in there with another horse but they moved him to another stall. I had to put fresh water in the stall and was in tears as I was in there. It was surely a solemn day that day and when I left and was pretty upset, to say the least. I wasn't about to relinquish my commitment to the rescue or the other horses though. They all need love and care.

She's the first horse that I had personal contact with that I loved so dearly and had that "connection" with. I was looking into adopting her too, once I learned more, but I would have had to find a place to board her, which I would have as long as I felt I could properly take care of her and know all I needed to know.

I was happy that I got to spend the time that I could with her, but it still hurts to lose her. I know she's up there with Barbaro and Lost in the Fog though, running wild and free. And that gives me comfort to know that.

Thank you all for reading this, sorry for its length.

Not to throw this in at the end, or make it seem as a side note, but my grandfather has been cured of his esophageal cancer, which is a miracle. Early on the prognosis wasn't very good and the chemo and radiation were hard on him, but he is doing much better. Thank you for your prayers for him.

Love and Prayers for everyone, and Barbaro, your spirit lives on in all of us. May we finish for you what you started.

Ryan

RYAN in PA
Hello Ryan! Big FOB (((hugs))) to you, and I am so profoundly sorry about Blossom. My heart went to Heaven with Barbaro and I can only imagine how your heart must be breaking.
You certainly came to the right place - there is so much love and comfort here. I believe I remember you from posting previously.

Blossom does know how very much you loved her and I believe she will remain with you in spirit. Yes, I'm sure she's up there running free with The Big Boss Horse, our beloved Barbaro himself, but it's still so hard for us down here.
Please hang in there, okay. . .
And Ryan, no one will ever replace Blossom - nor should they, but I hope you will continue at the rescue because I believe Blossom would want you to help another equine friend.
Please let us know how you are doing.
Wonderful news about your grandfather!! Miracles do happen!
And this FOB will be remembering Blossom and your grandfather in my prayers . . .
Thank you for sharing!
Lou Ann in Pennsylvania, FOB forever