Good morning Alex, FOB's & Sweet Heavenly Barbaro.

Alex, I can't thank you enough for your tour of Fair Hills... it was wonderful to see and made my day!!!

It was great meeting everyone at the event! Wow, we sure did raise a lot of money... Fantastic!

Thank you Sharon & Bea for a great job!!!

God bless-
Lynn G in the Poconos

Way to go on the raffles and fundraiser!! Barbaro is so proud! Wish I could have been there. Hopefully next year since I read it might be in July.
Debbie in Ohio

Bummer about Cavel reopening...
let's hit the phones/faxes even harder everyone!!

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

Still looking for committed individuals
to help save horses with the NC calling group...
come on Tarheels, I know you're out there!

antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net

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Good morning everyone. This is a repost from the discussion board about our Barbaro bithday celebration at LSP on sunday. It's long, but I hope interesting!

Hi all you wonderful FOB,

We had 17 FOB and with family and friends there was a total of 30 people. We had a good mix of blue and green tee shirts with a bit of white. We had several people ask where we got them, and if I had any to sell right there! Also got lots of comments like "I like your tee shirt". FOB Sharon made beartiful Leal colored name tags and Barbaro magnets for each of us. FOB Linda had a banner made that said "Celebrating the Sprit of Barbaro 2007". We hung it on a railing that was just across from our tables.

We met around noonish, ate, sang happy birthday and had our cake, not only for Barbaro, but also for Snifter's Spirit, Lyn Wins beautiful colt. We did this jsut before the races started. Then for each race 3 or 4 FOBs went up to the steward stand to see a race from there. Because some of our group was gone for each race, it was hard to get a picture of all of us. But the view from the stewards stand was awesome! When I went up, I saw the track announer in the next room and I commented about it. So our host took us into the announcer's room to meet him. It was great. I asked him if he ever called trainers or owners to ask how to pronounce a horse's name if it was difficult. He laughed and said the trainers tell him, I only train them, it's up to you to figure out how to prononuce them. He said he googled them on the internet. He also said that sometimes he thought the owners created difficult names on purpose!!

We drew names for our door prizes which were Tom Chapman Barbaro prints, tote bags, mouse pads, and Silver Charm note cards. It was great fun. Thanks jock4hire, not only for getting the items, but for all you humor during the drawings! We wrote our checks for the laminitis fund (here that, Linnie!!) and tried to take some more pictures.

Throughout the day people came up to us to talk about Barbaro, and we told them about Alex and the TWR website.

After the seventh race, the track announcer read the names of the different group who were at the track Sunday. We waited, but no Fans of Barbaro appeared or was announced. We looked at each other and wondered what was going on. Then on the jumbotron appeared "In memory of Barbaro 2003 - 2007". They gave a history of his racing career and told about his galant struggle to live after his injury.

Then there was a full screen on the jumbotron that said "Fan of Barbaro". The announcer welcomed us and mentioned we were a passoinate group of fans that continued to honor Barbaro's memory. I was totally shocked! Then they showed the full replay of Barbaro's Derby win. We were all elated, crying, and of course, helped say "and here comes Barbaro, the undefeated Barbaro!"

In the program there was a full page entitled "Lone Star Park Salutes the Memory of Barbaro" Again it was the story of his background mentioning the Jacksons, Edgar Prado, Michael Matz and Dr. Richardson. There was one line that said, "Today would have been Barbaro's 4th birthday, and Lone Star Park is proud to welcome "The Fans of Barbaro" a passionate group of horse racing fans that are equally proud to salute and honor the champion's memory." I was blown away again! I had no idea they were going to include a mention of us. I only knew they were going to honor Barbaro in the program.

One of our Texas FOB is going to make a You Tube video of our day, but it will take about a week. Can't wait to see it.

All in all, it was a great day. We all made wonderful new friends, had a very special day and all because of a gorgeous remarkable bay colt who will never be forgotten.

Run with the wind, Barbaro. Your legacy will live forever.

###Alex & Tim
Hawks are my messengers, I read you saw one yesterday during your training..

The hawk is a dreamer’s sign.
She sings as she flies
She brings a true message
Her voice sings no lies
She drinks of the rivers
To make her voice clear
The trees are all budding
And springtime is near
She wings to the dreamer
Then floats to a tree
Ever singing the message
Of that yet to be...

****CANDLE ALERT****

Good morning, everyone. At 6:40 AM Eastern time on Wednesday, there were 1,609 candles lit for Barbaro. When I came back from Delaware, I found 4,500!! Candles for many of the others we love are also down.

Let's light up the board again:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/groups.cfm?l=eng

Hiya, FsOB, on this grey, rainy morning on the banks of the Thames. Wishing everyone a safe and productive day. Wouldn't it be great with the anti-slaughter legislation gets passed before the end of 2007's Triple Crown races?
Alex, please be careful out there today, OK? We don't want you falling off any horses!
Peace to all citizens of the Barbaro Nation around the globe, RMH

#### To Harriette, please know that we were with you in spirit at DelPark last weekend.
To Pam Mross, isn't it awesome about the Queen's plans to visit the Derby this year?. She has never attended the KY Derby per se, but has visited KY previously on non-official visits to look at horses. I remember my Dad saying years ago that the Queen would like to have one of her horses win the English Derby some day.
To Ashley, have a grand time at Churchill Downs! If Edgar plans to ride Scat Daddy, then that's my choice for 2007.
To Kathy in SC, may your recovery from knee surgery progress smoothly.
To Liz in the UK: Thanks for the term "puthery", I have never heard or read that one. Isn't Cornwall magical? There must've been many small celebrations of Beltane yesterday. Yes, the Cornish are proud of their Celtic traditions.
To Mary Dubbink, thanks for the blog site for Mike Rea. I'll drop him a note tonight.
To Shirley in KY: I am so sorry that your Mother suffered a stroke. I missed seeing your notes. Your powers of observation helped your Mother to get clinical care promptly and that is tremendously important. Please know that she and you are in my thoughts! ####

Good morning Alex, You were a fantastic host this weekend. Fair Hill was everything thing you said it was and more. My wife and I really enjoyed it there. Thanks to Tim as well.

The celebration was incredible as well. Excellent job to all involved in the planning. I met some really awesome FOB's this weekend. There were some I looked for but couldn't find. My loss.

***
Harriette, Julie and I really enjoyed our visits with you. I hope you didn't eat all that chocolate in one sitting. By the way, please send your weekend experience to me also.

***
Jenny PR, We were glad to have the opportunity to meet you. I think you hooked Julie on horse rescue. If you would, Please e-mail me at:
cal_21_58@yahoo.com. We have some questions that we would like to have answered.

***
Stephanie, Sorry your stay was so short, but I was relly glad to meet up with you and your husband.

***
Laurie H, Ken Z, Nancy CT, Leslie MN, I wish I could have talked to all of you more. Glad to have met you.

All have a safe day. Sorry so long.

Good morning all

Another beautiful day.

Yesterday there was a winner in Barbaro's colours over here: Enticing, the lovely 3 year old filly trained by William Haggas. She destroyed her rivals at Bath in a 5 furlong sprint, winning by 5 lengths in a record time of 58.75, cutting over a second off the course record. I'm really looking forward to seeing her later in the season. George Washington is reported to be doing very well in training too, which is good to hear. Altogether a good week so far.

Goodmorning all FOB's
NPR is doing a story right now on Barbaro and his effect on the racing industry. Also talked about the celebration of his life last weekend at Delaware park!!

## Robyn Hoffmann

Sorry I spelt your name wrongly yesterday. The Queen will be thrilled to see the Kentucky Derby - she has had a number of Classic winners, but the Epsom Derby has always eluded her (she seems to have had better fillies than colts). She can look a bit grim until she smiles, but you should see her face light up when she watches horse racing - I hope you see it when she's with you there on Saturday.

Good Wednesday morning FsOB,

I was totally shocked - actually gasped out loud to read about Cavel re-opening. We must work harder than ever to get the House and Senate bills passed. Shelley and/or Debra - please post the strategy that the FsOB should take regarding the Cavel situation.

To those FsOB who are posting recollections of the past weekend - thank you so much! It's so enjoyable to read about the celebrations that took place all over the country. I hope some of our Florida FsOB post about the fantastic time we had at Tampa Bay Downs.

Have a great day all!!
Janice
A forever FOB

####Verna
This one is 4u

OHIO FOBs

Want to help end the brutal practice of transportation of our horses to slaughter?

Join the Anti Horse Slaughter Campaign

Send me an e-mail and I will include you in the Ohio Group.

You will receive an e-mail on what representatives to call.

Just a few minutes a day, to make a few calls, send a few letters, post cards, or faxes.
You can make a difference.

"Ohio, The Heart of It All"

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com or click on the link below
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### Cal, Glad you and Julie are home safely!
I didn't eat the chocolate all in one sitting but I am working on it. Delicious, all tho not good for my expanding waistline. It was wonderful finally meeting you and Julie. Give her a hug for me!

Thank you Patty, that was a great report. Felt like I did not miss a trick. Will go next year. Morning all FOBS. Love to Barbaro. Thanks Alex

Calling All Maryland FOB's.

I am heading up the MD Call In Group for anti-slaughter legislation and action. I know our state has many active members and in addition to all of the great rescue work we have done, now we also need to focus on getting our legislators on our side. Your time commitment is only 10 minutes per day and I will provide you with the names and numbers each call in day. Come on make MD and Barbaro proud. If you are interested in getting on the calling group please e-mail me at the address below.

dph734@yahoo.com
Thank You
Diane
Annapolis

Good morning everyone!

Alex - That is AWESOME about the amount of money raised over the weekend!

Won't be able to post much today, but wanted to wish everyone a good day and safe commutes to work.

Chrissy

Good morning, bad news about Cavel, this means we need to work harder. When is this going to stop? Don't these people ever give up, can't they see that horse slaughter is not wanted on the US.

We have the power, so let just make our calls and get this job done. Our voices have to be heard.

Have a good calling day!

Missing Barbaro

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

I'm late posting as my dial-up at home was being cranky!

I am so disheartened by the re-openning of Cavel. I have yet to read how this happened but I will follow up with my lone hold out of a legislator to get him to co-sponsor. He has aspirations of becoming a senator so I will use that to my advantage!

Peace and prayers to all in need. Remember to treat yourselves gently this week...and always.

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

Good Morning Barbaro, our ray of sunshine

Looking forward to hear about your lovely day. You, Gallant Secret and your famblee. Thank you for keeping your sweet spirit with us. Have a lovely, painfree day...

Good Morning Fans/Family of Barbaro

Hello Family...Sweetness to my heart.

Please call, fax, and email...the iron is hot. Let us burn up the lines and be heard, we speak for so many that cannot speak for themselves. We hear their cries, we hear their pleas, and we take action. WE GET IT!!

Please remember the Fallen Angels, all animals that have suffered neglect and abuse. Remember the rescues, give our neighbor a helping hand. I pray everyday that we will find answers, we have find loving homes, save our horses from slaughter and transportation across our borders.

Thank you for letting me be a small part of this lovely family

Have a wonderful day.

###
Alex and Tim...thank you.

Please remember Fitch, Apache, and many, many others...when you make that phone call, etc.

Rosie thank you for your gift of love.

ALL OF YOU ARE VERY SPECIAL!!!

####Diane

Good luck Diane, may many MD FOBs join in your efforts.

Thanks for taking the lead

THE HERD®

Thinking of Barbaro today and every day. I love to say his name.

A peaceful day to all FOB's this day.

So Beautiful Angel Harriette. So Beautiful.

Affirmed.

Good Morning FOB's

A warm welcome to those of you who have recently joined us.

As you know, on Wednesday, April 25, S311 was voted on and passed in the Senate Commerce Committee. This means it is now released and can be put on the senate calendar for a full vote. While this is WONDERFUL news, our fight is far from over.

We still must get HR503 out of the House Committees. And we still have to get the leadership to put S311 on the calendar. The only way to assure this is by getting more co-sponsors in both the Senate and the House. The more support, the better our chance for moving this forward.

For this reason, we have been asked to keep contacting any of our representatives that are not yet on board. Please remember to NOT place calls to those that are already co-sponsors.

IMPORTANT!!!!!.....It has come to our attention that some of the aides in DC are getting our two bills confused with HR249 that was passed in the House last week. HR249 is for the protection of our Wild Horses. That bill was passed in the House and now has to go to the Senate. OUR bill HR503 was NOT passed in the House but is still in committee. And it still needs co-sponsors.
Please make sure they understand the difference. I was a little worried this would happen but I thought it would happen amongst ourselves…not with the people in DC!!!! If they tell you that our bill is out of committee in the House, please politely explain the difference. This could make a huge difference since some of them are saying that no more co-sponsors are needed!! That’s just NOT true.

We got a tremendous amount of publicity this past weekend and will continue to get more as the Triple Crown proceeds. And all of it is GOOD publicity. However, it is important to remember that our opponents have not become complacent and they have not given up. They continue to make their voices heard and we must be louder.
Many of you are working with other groups also. While all the strategies are good, our success has come by following the directives that are given to us. Our contacts in Washington have asked us to stay focused on those directives.

For those of you are members of the state groups, please go back to Stephanie’s original strategy. It has proven to be very successful and has gotten very good results.

Alex has posted links on the anti slaughter site for your convenience. You can easily access both co-sponsor lists and more information about the state groups.

The momentum is with us…….and never forget, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE! Make those calls and send those faxes for him and all the horses.

If you think one person won’t make a difference, you’re WRONG!!

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has”………………………..Margaret Mead

Thanks and have a great day.
Shelley and Debra

URGENT HELP NEEDED IN OHIO......

Please click on Alex's blue link at top of page.
Cavel plant to re-open.

SORRY...I guess I'm not awake yet....Didn't mean Ohio

I meant URGENT HELP NEEDED IN ILLINOIS!!!

Please, anyone from Illinois, please contact Stephanie in CA for your state group.

sbreaux1@verizon.net

Barbaro's Presence

Multitude

The World

Deeply Felt

Mind

Heart

Soul

It Is Love

Red Roses Opened Up

Blooms

Highest Flower

In The Sky

On The Earth

Lives In The Angels Hearts

Forever

Affirmed.

####
LET US DO AS BARBARO REQUESTED...KEEP OUR HANDS JOINED TOGETHER FOREVER AS THE BARBARO NATION....

We can do miracles with numbers...we have proven that and we live for the moment...today...

####
Barbaro's candles were over 6,000 Monday....today over 1500...Please keep them lite up...BARBARO'S LEGACY WILL LIVE ON.

Do we have anyone out here from Illinois? The action taken there is a state matter and they have to hear from constituents!

As much as the rest of us would like to help, this battle will only be effective if fought by Illinois residents.

Here is the NPR story from their Morning Edition

Good morning all,

This is my first post but I have been following this great site for many months, getting the latest updates and hoping for a better outcome for Barbaro.

I live in the Chicago area and wish I could have participated in some of the great birthday celebrations last weekend.

Keep up the great work you are doing and it is an honor to be a FOB.

Uh, yep: total and complete confusion on HR503 and HR247...was told 4 times, by 4 aides, that variouslY,
the bill was already passed
the bill was already voted on,
ONE told me it was brought to the floor on APRIL 17.

OK: so work hard to get these kids UNCONFUSED!!!!
bABY POLITICIANS, OY

ShelleyA,
Doing what I can in our great state. I know we made some great progress in getting HB1711 through the house, but more work to do (and unfortunately not always enough time in the day ,with work, to do it)

Glenn

Welcome! We are looking for people from Illinois to help us. Would you be kind enough to jump in.

Contact Stephanie at sbreaux1@verizon.net

Thanks!

Dave,

Thanks for your help. I understand the time issue. But anything you do is great!!!

Shelley

Hi Cal,

I know what you mean...There were so many people and so many things to take in that it was hard to talk to everyone. Just being in the same room with you all was the best experience for me. To know that you were all there, in person or in spirit, as we made our journey through the emotional ups and downs of Sunday. It was draining to say the least but it was good to know that if I turned my head in any direction, I could see the Green and Blue Barbaro Nation with my own eyes. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Words cannot do it justice.

Did you know that Ken Z won the bid on the photo of Ferdinand!!? I had wished I could have afforded to buy that, but now that I know it is in Ken Z's hands, I am thrilled. Ferdy was my boy in 86 as well. RIP Ferdy, the FOB will never forget you!.

Special Hi to my new best pal Carol in NY and to Gloria in IL, and Jenny in PR. And it was a blast to meet Debra WI and ShellyA and Linnie....the list goes on and on. Each and everyone of you was a pleasure to meet.

We have much to do.
We get it.

Leslie in MN

This is what I love about the FOB's. You put out a call for help and we already have two people from Illinois (Glenn and Dave) that responded!!!

You guys are the best!

I woke up to Tom Goldman's wonderful piece about Barbaro this morning on NPR, including the information about the now rescheduled NBC documentary with a sample email from a Barbaro fan which helped push it to PRIME time!! And then on to the widespreading Barbaro effect in so many areas, including safer tracks (i.e., Keeneland, where most of the Derby field is stabled!). It is national news, and it is not going away. What a great wake up call.

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven!

Good morning Rosie, Bobby's Lil Angel and Misty.

Lets make those calls, we need to help Illinois.

For Barbaro, for Fitch, for Apache, for Ho'pats and all the horses.

Ro & Brady

#####
Robyn -
I talked to Mom yesterday. She has always loved horses, in fact, watches all the races (from home) and picks the winners. Last year, right after the Derby, she phoned me. She was so excited. She said, "Honey, I picked Barbaro before the race. I watched him and looked at his statistics (she's good with numbers) and I just knew he would win...." She was thrilled and just loved him.

Needless to say, two weeks later, she was terribly upset with the rest of us. And always asked me when we talked how he was doing, and cried in January....

Regarding this year, Mom is from England and when I told her the Queen would be at the Derby, she said she would be sure to look for her on TV - LOL I've a feeling she may not have to look too hard... I wonder if she will pick the winner again? Even if she does, it won't be the same. At least not for me.

EVERYONE -
On another note, whoever manipulated whatever they manipulated to reopen Cavel should be ashamed, if they can feel shame..... It's very disheartening. We have to keep making calls/faxes/e-mails wherever we can to get the word out and urge the passage of the bills to end this nightmare.

Pam

I will be crying alot this week between remembering Barbaro and this horible news about Cavel. Please make your phone calls.

########
Wendy,
Thank you for the NPR link. Great story.
NPR gets it!

######
Dave & Glenn,
Thanks for the help. Please also see a thread discussion board titles Arlington Park Summer about people getting together at Arlington Park Soiree. We need to support a track that had a horrible safety record last year and they did the right thing by installing polytrack for the horses. Arlington is owned by Churchill Downs so this was a huge step for the industry.

I only have a moment or two. Have to run to work.

I wanted to let those of you who only read TWR that I'm home and had the bestest time ever at DelPark. Many many thank yous to Alex and Sharon who organized this. And to a whole lot of other people who names I really don't know--thank you for your time in making this weekend a very very special experience.

I hope at some point later today to put my photos up and I'll let Alex know the web addy so he can add it up at the top.

Gots to run!

Michael's Miracle

Margaret

This lady Gets It! Did you all see this???

Cup for Barbaro sells for $22,222

By Alex Davis
The Courier-Journal

Bonnie O'Neil won't be at the Kentucky Derby this year, but she already can lay claim to one of the event's most expensive souvenirs.

The New York City resident, a former Wall Street money manager, agreed yesterday to pay $22,222 for a gold-plated mint julep cup with an image of Barbaro etched on its surface. O'Neil was the winning bidder in an online auction organized by Woodford Reserve bourbon, whose parent company is Louisville-based Brown-Forman Corp.

Woodford Reserve is selling 132 of the cups -- one for every Derby winner -- and donating the proceeds to charity.

O'Neil isn't shy about her love of Barbaro. She has an oil painting of the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner hanging in the living room of her Manhattan home. She collects newspaper clippings about the horse's life and has donated money to research laminitis, which eventually led to Barbaro's being euthanized in January.

"He is just the embodiment of the perfect horse," O'Neil said yesterday. "I think horses are a lot more perfect than people to begin with."

Most of the other cups have sold for $1,000 each. Thirty-three were still for sale yesterday afternoon at www.woodfordreservemintjulep.com.

Several winners of the Triple Crown fetched higher amounts, such as Secretariat ($3,600) and Seattle Slew ($2,900).

Courtney Sandora, a spokeswoman for Woodford Reserve, said the price of the Barbaro cup more than doubled in the auction's final hour.

O'Neil owns five dressage horses in Pennsylvania, but she no longer attends live races for fear of witnessing an injury. She doesn't know any of the horses in Saturday's Run for the Roses and has arranged for Gretchen Jackson, the co-owner of Barbaro, to pick up the julep cup for her at Churchill Downs.

Each cup is being filled at the track with a special batch of Woodford Reserve, along with mint from Ireland and organic sugar from Australia. Any cups still remaining Saturday will be sold at the track for $1,000 each.

O'Neil said Jackson is more than welcome to drink the mint julep cocktail that goes with the Barbaro cup. "To tell you the truth," O'Neil said, "I think she needs it."

Calling All Maryland FOB's.

I am heading up the MD Call In Group for anti-slaughter legislation and action.

I know our state has many active members and in addition to all of the great rescue work we have done, now we also need to focus on getting our legislators on our side.

Your time commitment is only 10 minutes per day and I will provide you with the names and numbers each call in day.

Come on make MD and Barbaro proud.

If you are interested in getting on the calling group please e-mail me at the address below.

dph734@yahoo.com
Thank You
Diane
Annapolis

Posted by: Diane at May 2, 2007 12:30 PM

Good morning Famblee! I just read all of yesterday's posts. Thank you all for the well wishes. That really meant a lot to me for you to do that!
I am sitting in the recliner with icepacks, and laptop in place. Still pretty dopey. On to today's posts. Thanks again for thinking of me.

I'd like to thank Alex, Sharon and all who were involved in planning this past weekend's activities in Delaware. My sister and I had the most wonderful time with all the FOBs and it couldn't have been better. You did a great job and deserve to be commended for all your hard work and effort in getting it organized.

It was wonderful meeting so many like-minded people. Kennett Florist was great as was going over to NBC. I was not well enough Sunday morning to stay at Fair Hill for the whole thing and I deeply regret that. I did at least get over there and was able to see the place. The afternoon at DelPark was great. Thank you again for such a wonderful weekend.

Proud to be an FOB!!!

Good morning everyone and especially

FOB's FROM WASHINGTON STATE!!!

I posted on the DB board, but in case you couldn't read it, could everyone please Gang-phone Senator Patty Murray today?
She is in favor of anti slaughter but needs a bit more nudging to co-sponsor. Her aide said to have people call in, he's giving her a tally. Remember to emphasize that more co-sponsors are needed and the bills are HR 503 and S311. THanks!

Here's the number (202) 224-2621

HAY, ALL...DIVE RIGHT IN" and make your wagers on Misty's foaling date. Right now the water in Misty's foaling pool is awfully shallow - we need all of you to show your support! C'mon, guys...Misty is as much "ours" as Rosie - they were both in the original "In honor of Barbaro rescue" and we raised $1,500+ for Rosie's birth pool...doesn't Misty deserve the same attention???

Here is the link for MISTY's BABY POOL

http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages/?msg=8207.1

Misty, along with Rosie (proud mama of Bobby's Lil' Angel) was among the first FOB rescues and lives at Miracle Horse Rescue. Misty, at the age of 26, is a high-risk mama-to-be and is expected to foal within the next 3 weeks.

$5. per wager on the date and time of her foaling (all times are Pacific time zone)...please show Misty the same support we all showed Rosie! Misty will NEVER be up for adoption...she will live out her life at MHR. The person whose bet comes closest to the time of Misty's foaling gets to select the rescue who will receive the proceeds...it would be great if MHR could receive these funds to support Misty in her "retirement"...no more foals for this beautiful old gal!

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING MISTY!

Nancy

">Misty Pool

ItsYourCallCn8

then try clicking on the watch live. Not sure if it will work and you know how things go bump… like NBC hockey and the espn article above.

Ok blue link not working for now just cut and paste, sorry

### Dora... with a threat like that, I would never think of leaving again...I wouldn't live through it...LOL
Love you too,

### Bonnie O'neal... Are you an FOB? If not you should be. Congratulations on getting the Barbaro Derby Cup, You have just won a true FOB dream item.I know you will Cherish it forever.

###Kathy S.C.... See that is what I mean, I have a lot of catching up to do, but obviously you hurt yourself, but the pain medicine seems to be making you happy. Hope you feel better soon and sorry I didn't get to say so sooner.

###Lynne...I am SO happy for you that things are going so well and it is no longer "at the fence" you will be an old pro in no time...LOL

Well gotta go get these bills past so I can move on to a different project for the horses. Have no idea what that will be, sure am looking forward to it though!

Thanks for making me smile, you all are the best.

Love, Verna

OHIO FOBs

Want to help end the brutal practice of transportation of our horses to slaughter?

Join the Anti Horse Slaughter Campaign

Send me an e-mail and I will include you in the Ohio Group.

You will receive an e-mail on what representatives to call.

Just a few minutes a day, to make a few calls, send a few letters, post cards, or faxes.
You can make a difference.

"Ohio, The Heart of It All"

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com or click on the link below
JOIN THE HERD®

#### Hay Lynne Brown! Have a great time today! Scoop some poop for me. I work in an office all day, and there is nothing like leaving there and going to be with the horses. I could scoop all day. Not many people get that.
My Stevie is better. He came off his medicene yesterday, so we should know in a day or so if his breathing crisis was a one time thing or not.
Again, have fun today. Do you have pictures yet?

GOOD MORNING FOB'S!! PLEASE CONTINUE TO MAKE THOSE CALLS AND SEND THOSE FAXES!! EVERY DAY COUNTS!
ALSO, IL NEEDS OUR HELP! Please click on the new link that Alex has posted in regard to the IL Alert! Calling ALL IL CONSTITUENTS - PLEASE HELP!!

MORNING REPOST

Good Morning FOB's

A warm welcome to those of you who have recently joined us.

As you know, on Wednesday, April 25, S311 was voted on and passed in the Senate Commerce Committee. This means it is now released and can be put on the senate calendar for a full vote. While this is WONDERFUL news, our fight is far from over.

We still must get HR503 out of the House Committees. And we still have to get the leadership to put S311 on the calendar. The only way to assure this is by getting more co-sponsors in both the Senate and the House. The more support, the better our chance for moving this forward.

For this reason, we have been asked to keep contacting any of our representatives that are not yet on board. Please remember to NOT place calls to those that are already co-sponsors.

IMPORTANT!!!!!.....It has come to our attention that some of the aides in DC are getting our two bills confused with HR249 that was passed in the House last week. HR249 is for the protection of our Wild Horses. That bill was passed in the House and now has to go to the Senate. OUR bill HR503 was NOT passed in the House but is still in committee. And it still needs co-sponsors.
Please make sure they understand the difference. I was a little worried this would happen but I thought it would happen amongst ourselves…not with the people in DC!!!! If they tell you that our bill is out of committee in the House, please politely explain the difference. This could make a huge difference since some of them are saying that no more co-sponsors are needed!! That’s just NOT true.

We got a tremendous amount of publicity this past weekend and will continue to get more as the Triple Crown proceeds. And all of it is GOOD publicity. However, it is important to remember that our opponents have not become complacent and they have not given up. They continue to make their voices heard and we must be louder.
Many of you are working with other groups also. While all the strategies are good, our success has come by following the directives that are given to us. Our contacts in Washington have asked us to stay focused on those directives.

For those of you are members of the state groups, please go back to Stephanie’s original strategy. It has proven to be very successful and has gotten very good results.

Alex has posted links on the anti slaughter site for your convenience. You can easily access both co-sponsor lists and more information about the state groups.

The momentum is with us…….and never forget, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE! Make those calls and send those faxes for him and all the horses.

If you think one person won’t make a difference, you’re WRONG!!

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has”………………………..Margaret Mead

Thanks and have a great day.
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at May 2, 2007 1:49 PM!

Calling All Maryland FOB's.

I am heading up the MD Call In Group for anti-slaughter legislation and action.

I know our state has many active members and in addition to all of the great rescue work we have done, now we also need to focus on getting our legislators on our side.

Your time commitment is only 10 minutes per day and I will provide you with the names and numbers each call in day.

Come on make MD and Barbaro proud.

If you are interested in getting on the calling group please e-mail me at the address below.

dph734@yahoo.com
Thank You
Diane
Annapolis

Posted by: Diane at May 2, 2007 12:30 PM

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ANN (MARYLAND)...thanks for organizing the Mothers' Day goodies for La Ville Rouge! Remember to keep posting the info here at various times of the day and night....

I just sent Kennett Florist a check via my online banking to celebrate this lovely mare who certainly makes gorgeous babies!!!

Nancy

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Verna, Glad you're back. I'm so sorry you couldn't be with us this weekend. I was REALLY hoping to meet you. I was really bummed out when Harriette told me you weren't coming.

YAHOO SPORTS has an article today on Storm in May who is blind in one eye and is running Saturday in the Derby.

Barbaro, sweetie, love you always.

Debbie

Hay Famblee

Thanks for your morning news, unklealexbrown. Luke is such a lovely pony. I think he is a favorite of everyone here.

Welcome to the new posters, formerly Silent Ones of the FOB! Those of you from IL, PLEASE campaign HARD!. Mr. Obama needs to hear from you.

http://my.barackobama.com

###Harriette, thank you for the beautiful verse this morning. Now I understand why I sense the hawk's presence before I hear her

so much to do....so little time

will check in later Love to ALL

Cheryl

####Cal

Good to CU post.. 25 now your goal is reached and growing...

Sound like you had a great time. How did you like Voinovich Day? I got another letter from him, exactly the same as the first (LOL) didn't surprise me a bit.

skeddaling

**BARBARO CARTOON SHIRTS FOR SALE**

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ATTN :FOBs

I'll be posting information here on the DB tonight for those FOBs who wish to purchase the Barbaro Cartoon Shirts.

FOBs who attended the past weekend's events in Delaware, thanks to you, we've earned over $400.00 for the Laminitis Fund from sales of these shirts.

FOBs, "We Get It!"

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See link below: Cartoon Shirt modeled by Barbaro's groom, Eduardo, this past Sunday in Delaware.

imap://freebirds4ever@imap.mail.aol.com:143/fetch%3EUID%3E/INBOX%3E16966033?part=1.2&type=image/jpeg&filename=IMG_2696.jpg
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If you cannot access this link, go to the DB, My Afternoon at Delaware Park, and see link for Wendy's pics! The pic of Eduardo wearing the Cartoon Shirt is included in those links.

Thank you all, Ken Z

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Michelle, That's not fair. How come you got two responses. I'm still waiting for my first. I think I"ll file a greivance. LOL

We did have a great time.

Stephenie and her husband are very nice people. Wish you could have met them.

Good afternoon all.... I found this photo of Mama (HSMO) & her foal on MSNBCs 'Animal Tracks' feature and just love it! I don't know how to blue link (sorry).

http://www.msnbc.com/modules/interactive.aspx?type=ss&launch=18367246,2&pg=9

It's photo #9 in the slide show.

Calling Illinois today... Cavel is unreal!!

Check out this story on Kentucky Derby horse Storm in May flying nearly blind

Would someone in Illinois or knowing of the law (Susan E) explain to me how Cavel is still operating? I am shocked, furious, disgusted and appalled..

Storm in May pulls first post pick

Bill Kaplan, co-owner and trainer of Storm in May, will get to make the first post position selection later tonight after his colt drew the No. 1 pill during the Kentucky Derby pill pull at the racing office at Churchill Downs.

In all, 22 3-year-olds were entered for Saturday's $2-million Kentucky Derby (gr. I). Reporting for Duty and Delightful Kiss failed to make the main body of the field that is based on graded stakes earnings. Twenty horses then passed the entry box.

Selection of post positions will be shown live on ESPN from 5-6 ET this evening. The event will take place at Fourth Street Live in downtown Louisville.

In order in which the owners and trainers will go was determined in an old-fashioned pill pull at the racing office. Racing secretary Ben Huffman presided over the process.

Below is the order of selection:

HORSE JOCKEY TRAINER
1. Storm in May Juan Leyva Bill Kaplan
2. Teuflesberg Stewart Elliott Jamie Sanders
3. Hard Spun Mario Pino Larry Jones
4. Liquidity David Flores Doug O'Neill
5. Bwana Bull Javier Castellano Jerry Hollendorfer
6. Street Sense Calvin Borel Carl Nafzger
7. Cowtown Cat Fernando Jara Todd Pletcher
8. Scat Daddy Edgar Prado Todd Pletcher
9. Imawildandcrazyguy Mark Guidry Bill Kaplan
10. Zanjero Shaun Bridgmohan Steve Asmussen
11. Tiago Mike Smith John Shirreffs
12. Circular Quay John Velazquez Todd Pletcher
13. Sam P. Ramon Dominguez Todd Pletcher
14. Nobiz Like Shobiz Cornelio Velasquez Barclay Tagg
15. Stormello Kent Desormeaux Bill Currin
16. Curlin Robby Albarado Steve Asmussen
17. Sedgefield Julien Leparoux Darrin Miller
18. Any Given Saturday Garrett Gomez Todd Pletcher
19. Great Hunter Corey Nakatani Doug O'Neill
20. Dominican Rafael Bejarano Darrin Miller
21. Reporting for Duty NA - also eligible Steve Asmussen
22. Delightful Kiss NA - also eligible Pete Anderson

Yes,! exclaimed trainer Jamie Sanders when Teuflesberg drew the No. 2 pill. Earlier in the week, her colt had been No. 21 on the earnings list. The defection earlier in the week of Merv Griffin's Cobalt Blue got her into the body of the field. ?That's awesome. We needed that. I'm not telling what we'll take because someone is picking before us.?

Sanders was with co-owner Jeff Singer of New York.

Disappointed where Tommy and Bonnie Hamilton, whose two Silverton Hills entrants, Dominican and Sedgefield drew selections 20 and 17, respectively.

?We wanted to be outside, but not that far outside,? Tommy Hamilton said.

Trainer Larry Jones was pleased with getting the third choice for Hard Spun. ?That's huge; that makes it good for us,? he said of Richard Porter's homebred.

Storm in May pulls first post pick

I can't believe Dominican is more then likely breaking from the parking lot...Nobiz will be somewhere in the middle.. and poor Great Hunter and Curlin are really going to have to break sharp if things line up like this.

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

Equine Heaven............. wonderful!!!!! Got to buy stock in Kleenex!

Ro & Brady

Harriette
My understanding is that there is now a stay, pending Cavel's appeal, upon the federal ruling that had halted the USDA inspection of the horse slaughterhouses.

I have not seen anything official on this; I am going on the basis of unofficial info that I have seen in the DBs.

Good Morning Sweet Prince!

Hope you and Gallant have recovered from all the partying you guys did. Love you and miss you. You are my ray of sunshine every day.

Love and prayers to all.

FOB FOREVER!!

BLB!!

Karen - TN

Thank you, Equine Heaven, for another wonderful account of the goings-on in Barbaro's world! I'm not giving anything away when I say, "Oh my, our boy is growing up!"

Nancy

Nancy in CT -
What should all us Aunties of the groom wear to the upcoming hoof-tials?

*** Marilyn,CA..
Thanks for the explanation...I HATE POLITICS..why can't people just DO THE RIGHT THING...there shouldn't even HAVE to be a law against horse slaughter...

I CANNOT believe this! Edgar is riding from the Number 8 post position again.

Oh Derby gods, give Edgar (give everyone!) a safe ride and give Edgar another Derby win!

Harriette

Cavel got a "stay", which is similar to an injunction. Basically, they persuaded the Court that since they still have appellate options, the ruling shutting them down isn't final; therefore it's unfair not to allow them to conduct business.

Ah, Equine Heaven, today's update is touching AND rib-splitting hilarious!

***Thanks Susan E, great legal mind of the FOB...

##### Nancy in Ct., thanks for reminding me to repeat myself. And thanks for contributing!

An order has been placed with Kennett Florist for a congratulatory basket for La Ville Rouge, a basket for Nicanor "just because we love him" and a "welcome to the world" arrangement of roses and baby's breath for new baby bro "07. If anyone would like to contribute to this special gift, you can send a check, or call in, to:

Kennett Florist
405 W. State Street
Kennett Square, PA. 19348
(610) 444-6040

Ann (Maryland)

###Cal
I could send you mind, (LOL) after all they are identical, you can live vicariously thru my letter.

I wouldn't want you to waste time on a grievence we have more calls to make to him (LOL)

later,

Calling All Maryland FOB's.

I am heading up the MD Call In Group for anti-slaughter legislation and action.

I know our state has many active members and in addition to all of the great rescue work we have done, now we also need to focus on getting our legislators on our side.

Your time commitment is only 10 minutes per day and I will provide you with the names and numbers each call in day.

Come on make MD and Barbaro proud.

If you are interested in getting on the calling group please e-mail me at the address below.

dph734@yahoo.com
Thank You
Diane
Annapolis

Posted by: Diane at May 2, 2007 12:30 PM

This ALERT from Gail at SAPL (Society for Animal Protective Legislation); she’s asked it be cross-posted. I've seen this at the Forum but not sure if it's been posted here.

Dear Friends,

The Horse is a very pro-horse slaughter magazine. On their home page is a survey regarding the issue. Please be sure to vote "I oppose slaughter in every circumstance."

http://www.thehorse.com/ (survey is on bottom left side of screen).

Please crosspost this and ask everyone you know to vote "I oppose slaughter in every circumstance."

Thanks everyone!!

Gail

FOB Day at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch

We FOBs are also most cordially invited to visit Longmeadow! They want to make a day of it with us, and will work with us to set up a special visit in advance. Longmeadow is near Union, Missouri, in Franklin County (about a hour plus west of St. Louis).

If people would like to be included in this day, please let me know. I am contemplating either May 12 or May 19 or May 20, and this of course needs to be set up with MO HSUS. I mention these dates as they are near Mother's Day.

Please email me off site if you want to participate in FOB Day At Longmeadow!

Afternoon (psychic) skritches to the BBH, his intended hoofshackle (used to be called legshackle) and all of their frens...We're getting very excited for the Celestial Derby...!

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AFTERNOON REPOST SHELLY A, DEBRA WI -- Also,
anymore "fighting Illini" out there? Boy are you needed...

A warm welcome to those of you who have recently joined us.
As you know, on Wednesday, April 25, S311 was voted on and passed in the Senate Commerce Committee. This means it is now released and can be put on the senate calendar for a full vote. While this is WONDERFUL news, our fight is far from over.
We still must get HR503 out of the House Committees. And we still have to get the leadership to put S311 on the calendar. The only way to assure this is by getting more co-sponsors in both the Senate and the House. The more support, the better our chance for moving this forward.
For this reason, we have been asked to keep contacting any of our representatives that are not yet on board. Please remember to NOT place calls to those that are already co-sponsors.

IMPORTANT!!!!!.....It has come to our attention that some of the aides in DC are getting our two bills confused with HR249 that was passed in the House last week. HR249 is for the protection of our Wild Horses. That bill was passed in the House and now has to go to the Senate. OUR bill HR503 was NOT passed in the House but is still in committee. And it still needs co-sponsors.
Please make sure they understand the difference. I was a little worried this would happen but I thought it would happen amongst ourselves…not with the people in DC!!!! If they tell you that our bill is out of committee in the House, please politely explain the difference. This could make a huge difference since some of them are saying that no more co-sponsors are needed!! That’s just NOT true.

We got a tremendous amount of publicity this past weekend and will continue to get more as the Triple Crown proceeds. And all of it is GOOD publicity. However, it is important to remember that our opponents have not become complacent and they have not given up. They continue to make their voices heard and we must be louder.
Many of you are working with other groups also. While all the strategies are good, our success has come by following the directives that are given to us. Our contacts in Washington have asked us to stay focused on those directives.
For those of you are members of the state groups, please go back to Stephanie’s original strategy. It has proven to be very successful and has gotten very good results.
Alex has posted links on the anti slaughter site for your convenience. You can easily access both co-sponsor lists and more information about the state groups.
The momentum is with us…….and never forget, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE! Make those calls and send those faxes for him and all the horses.
If you think one person won’t make a difference, you’re WRONG!!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has”………………………..Margaret Mead
Thanks and have a great day.

Shelley and Debra

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Susan E - these are not post positions, this is the order that the trainers will get to select the post position at the draw tonight. Scat Daddy will be the eighth horse to pick their post position. This morning they just did a draw to see in what order they will select.

Storm in May - awesome he gets the first choice, since he has only one eye it is very important for him to be on the side where he can see the other horses.

Barb m in Florida

As to the confusion noted by Shelley and Debra re some of the aides thinking that last week's passage of HR 249 in the House "took care" of the slaughter issue - even Jack Ireland appears to have been confused; below, an email I sent him:

Subject: Your great piece on Barbaro and the FOBs
To: jireland@delawareonline.com

Hi, Mr. Ireland; I've contacted you before, expressing my applause for your writings about Barbaro. And I do so again, for your piece about the celebration at Delaware Park 4/29 for Barbaro's Birthday. You surely captured the essence of all the good being accomplished by the community of people that came to pass via the internet, all drawn by Barbaro, Of all the coverage I've seen thus far, yours is the most comprehensive, the most sensitive, and the ONLY one to quote Eduardo.

But as a compulsive do-gooder I have to point out an unintentional error that may give rise to some public misunderstanding - so that you can clarify, if you see fit. (Personally, I foresee that in clarifying this you will be calling even more much-needed attention to the status of the horse slaughter legislation - which surely is a good thing.)

You wrote:

"Rep. Mike Castle, R-Del., drew loud applause when he said the federal Horse Slaughter Act has passed the House and is now before the Senate."

If that were true, we would all be dancing in the streets!

What passed the House last week was NOT the "federal Horse Slaughter Act" that we have all been calling our legislators about, but rather HR 249, a separate bill to restore protection to WILD horses and burros. That protects ONLY the wild equines. We're thrilled that this important bill passed the House last week, but that was NOT THE slaughter ban bill we are campaigning for - HR 503 in the House and S 311 in the Senate. The Act that passed the House last week, HR 249, does not affect the kinds of horses in jeopardy via the slaughter pipeline, such as those saved by the FOBs - it only affects free-range mustangs and burros.

In your piece, it sounds like THE bill (HR 503) passed the House, which it did not. Am sure you will want to clarify, and confident you won't take offense that I pointed this out.

And if you are going to write something about the status of the slaughter ban regarding ALL (not only wild) horses - the good news is that last Wednesday, S 311 was approved without amendments by the Senate Committee it was in, so now will be voted on by the Senate in the near future. HR 503 (the counterpart of S 311) is still being considered in several House Committees.

And FYI - all 3 plants in the US that were slaughtering horses for human consumption abroad, are TEMPORARILY closed (due to recent US Court decisions); however, horses are still being shipped into Canada and Mexico for slaughter. The federal slaughter ban (HR 503 & S 311) prohibits not only slaughter for human consumption, but also transportation for such purposes. So the ban is needed to CLOSE OUR BORDERS to keep our horses safe from slaughter.

Also - I wanted you to see this piece;

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=2038&dept_id=334972&newsid=18278464&PAG=461&rfi=9

Hoping you may be interested in following up on the foal at Miracle Horse Rescue and the foal we're all awaiting - among the first of the many horses saved because of Barbaro. . . .

Thanks again for all the great press about our favorite horse ever and all the good being done by this incredible community of people, all brought together by Barbaro.

C Jaffe in Hammond IN - steadfast Friend of Barbaro and regular at timwoolleyracing

Here is a re-post from yesterday. I don't take any credit for the idea. I think there is a force here who "speaks" to us. He is tall, dark, and handsome and he is the reason we are all here.

Good guess, but it's not Alex!

Anyway, here goes:

It never ceases to amaze me how caring and generous you all are. You give and give and give. The horse rescues and the Barbaro Fund and the Laminitis funds are all thriving because of you!

Before I go on, please be aware that I have given to ALL of the above.

Last week, a thought hit me, and suddenly it seemed like THE RIGHT THING TO DO. No thought process, I just did it. It occurred to me that although he has left us, Barbaro will NEVER really be gone, because he lives in all of us.

I just want to be sure the next generation "Gets it," too. So I went online and ordered a bunch of copies of Shelley Mickle's book, Barbaro: America's Horse. They were not terribly expensive, and I got them for about $5.00 each. I donated several copies to the library and then took several other copies to some of our elementary schools. ALL were glad to get the copies.

Keep on giving, and if this sounds like an idea to you, please consider doing so.

Thanks for ALL you do!

CLARIFICATION REGARDING HB 1711

Just want to clarify calls/faxes being made for HB1711.

Shelley and I are CALLING OUT TO IL Constituents to get a state group together.

It is in our best interest that we get an IL group involved in the State groups NOW and this is what Shelley was trying to get across here this morning. Let's work together on this please?

We all understand that it is important we have as many people calling IL as possible as Cavel's existance affects horse owners nationwide and we all have THAT vested interest in the actions of the IL legislature, however, IL constituents CREATE a HUGE IMPACT! Please IL constituents, let us hear you!!

I hope this helps
God Bless,
Debra

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LINDA VA - why, Lael colors, of course! (and comfortable shoes for me...my poor swollen feet and ankles have finally returned to normal size after this weekend's events)

Debra, is it Illinois folks only or others from out of state?

WOW Edgar and Scat Daddy got the 8th pick! wouldn't it be amazing if they got the 8th post too??

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Hay FOBS....we may have to attend a bridal shower in equine heaven...Barbaro and Gallant Secret....he has all of us earthly fans, and his heavenly fans...WONDERFUL...WE LOVE YOU!!!!

HI STU,
everyone is encouraged to call in on this campaign however the more IL constituents, the better.
If we can help organize an IL group now, we can create even GREATER IMPACT.

Again, although we are all encouraged to call, half of my calls this morning in regard to
HB 1711asked if I was a constituent.

I hope this helps.

Hasn't anyone from Illinois volunteered yet to lead a state call-in group?

These groups are such an excellent way to FOCUS constituent calls, and they have been very successful in other states. Illinois is such a key state in the anti-slaughter movement -- you have the state bill in progress, Senator Obama still needs work, etc. A state call-in group would help all of you achieve your state goals much more quickly.

Stephanie, who coordinates the state call-in program, will explain exactly how to lead the Illinois group; and you can also find out from the other state leaders how much work is involved, etc. Their email addresses are in the sidebar Anti-Slaughter link, and I'm sure they'd be happy to help you decide if this is the job for you.

Please consider being a group leader, if you are one of the Illinois FOB.

I donot know if everyone knows this or not: NBC is re- scheduling Barbaro's documentary for 8:00 p.m. Sat. May 5th I was so sad last Sunday when it got cancelled, but maybe there was a reason after all. What an honor for Barbaro to have his special air after the Kentucky Derby on the anniversary of his greatest racing triumph. He has triumphed in so many other ways and brought people all over the world together to do good for all horses. I get chills waiting to hear and see his story told on Sat. I can't say thank you enough,to NBC.

Fan of Barbaro forever.
Anne, NH

To Illinos FOBs:

What about the rest of us contributing to a billboard ad near the state capital or the Cavel plant with anti slaughter message or something like that. Freedom of speech you know. Would that get people's attention.

Good afternoon Alex and FOBs!

Here's a notice I received from Emerald Downs that I thought might be of interest to Washington FOBs:

"Barbaro Day at Emerald Downs:
On Preakness Stakes Day, May 19, Emerald Downs will join with racetracks around the country to honor 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro and raise money for the Barbaro Memorial Fund. Monies raised by the Fund will support equine research projects, including those that focus on laminitis, the painful and often fatal hoof disease that plagued Barbaro for so much of his recuperative period following his injury in the 2006 Preakness Stakes.
The first 5,000 fans will receive a "Riding with Barbaro" bracelet, provided through a donation by Emerald Downs to the Fund. Fans can get even more involved by donating a minimum $5 to receive one of 1,000 Barbaro cookies, supplied by the Northgate Cookies by Design."

The miracle of Barbaro continues...

####
Barb in AZ,
Did you get my email?
I'm willing to help any way I can!

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Prayers please for George, a jack russell terrier...he saved 5 children in New Zealand from pit bulls...and little George was so mauled they had to put him asleep.

##Joan Roya

May equine heaven and Barbaro, along with all our departed loved ones, welcome the jack russell terrier George into their group with loving arms.
*****
On a side note, I'm an Illinois FOB and faxed over my letters.!!! Like the politicans ask for our support/vote, I asked them for their support!

I like MSimolin's idea of a billboard. We need to make it well-known what these disgusting individuals are dong. They are finding a "loop-hole". How slimy and disgusting.

OK, NO MORE MESSING AROUND!! LOL

WE NEED YOU, AND WE NEED YOU NOW!!

PLEASE JOIN A STATE CALLING GROUP

Officially endorsed by ShelleyA and Debra :)

Many of the recent cosponsors have been from states with calling groups; our system will work even better if YOU help us out and jump on board!!

WE DESPERATELY NEED GROUPS IN:
AL, IL, MI, MN, MO, TN, VA, and WA

I know we have FOBs in most of these states. If you can spare just a few minutes a day, PLEASE volunteer to help.

THESE STATES ARE UP AND RUNNING
Here are the contact emails to join the following state groups:

AZ: barb_az53@yahoo.com

CA: sbreaux1@verizon.net

CO: gwenhoss@hotmail.com

FL: phutc7274@yahoo.com

GA: iama_charmed_one@yahoo.com

IN: cynsear@aol.com

NC: antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net

NJ: gingersnap@nj.rr.com

NY: cristinapbrown@hotmail.com

OH: elk555@aol.com

PA: glacier-lake@comcast.net

TX: burkspam@yahoo.com

WI: pemross@yahoo.com

Coming soon: Maryland

Remember: IF YOU HAVE TIME TO READ AND POST, YOU HAVE TEN MINUTES A DAY TO CALL AND HELP THE HORSES!!
CAN YOU IMAGINE HOW MUCH INFLUENCE WE WOULD HAVE IF EVERYONE JOINED THEIR STATE GROUP?!

Contact Steph for details and how to set up your group:
sbreaux1@verizon.net

ALL!!!!!

New Pic of NICANOR. Does he remind you of our boy or what?

http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages/?msg=8608.1

Ro & Brady

HAY, ALL...DIVE RIGHT IN AND MAKE YOUR WAGERS ON MISTY'S FOALING DATE! Right now the water in Misty's foaling pool is still shallow - we need all of us to show our support! C'mon, guys...Misty is as much "ours" as Rosie - they were both in the original "In honor of Barbaro rescue" and we raised $1,500+ for Rosie's birth pool...doesn't Misty deserve the same attention???

Here is the link for MISTY's BABY POOL

http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages/?msg=8207.1

Misty, along with Rosie (proud mama of Bobby's Lil' Angel) was among the first FOB rescues and lives at Miracle Horse Rescue. Misty, at the age of 26, is a high-risk mama-to-be and is expected to foal within the next 3 weeks.

$5. per wager on the date and time of her foaling (all times are Pacific time zone)...please show Misty the same support we all showed Rosie! Misty will NEVER be up for adoption...she will live out her life at MHR. The person whose bet comes closest to the time of Misty's foaling gets to select the rescue who will receive the proceeds...it would be great if MHR could receive these funds to support Misty in her "retirement"...no more foals for this beautiful old gal!

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING MISTY!

Nancy

Saw A lot Of 4 and 8 On License Plates Today And Spoke To A Sweet Elderly Lady Who Spoke About Barbaro.

Affirmed.

####
Jill in AZ,

I got your email at lunchtime when I went home. (Had a grand total of fifteen minutes at home!)

I will email you and THANKS ! ! !

####WOW, Nicanor is growing up fast and what a beautiful boy he is.

Thank you Ro & Brady for posting the link,

Judy

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BOBBY'S THUNDERING HOOFIES ARE RIGHT

OVER MY HOUSE....RIGHT NOW :-0

We are having QUITE the THUNDERING OF HOOVES STORM as I write this.....:) I'M SOOOOO HAPPY FOR HIM TO BE ENJOYING HIMSELF SOOOOOO MUCH:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA (NOT sunny!)

#
Is there a complete list somewhere of who is running in the Derby?

Thanks,
Bonnie

Hi,

I noticed that HR503 was put in the Subcommittee for Livestock, Dairy and Poultry back on 3/2/07.

What does a move like this mean? Should there be a special targeting of this SC.

BTW, I checked the names in the subcommittee and none are co sponsors.

Thanks.
Edie

Hey Guys...

Maybe I am just being overly sentimental, but I have to tell you that I am writing to MICHAEL DICKINSON (TAPETA FOOTINGS...footings@tapeta.com) and thank him for inventing the synthetic track surface. His TAPETA surface is a gift to us all.
I don't expect a hundred percent cure for breakdowns, but, with this high-tech surface, it affords a level of comfort for horses, trainers, owners and millions of fans, who simply want to enjoy the splendid spectacle of racing these magnificant athletes.

WANTED: IL RESIDENTS FOR STATE CALLING GROUP

IL Residents, please help me to contact our State government to stop the slaughter of our horses.

Cavel is about to open its doors again,
WE CANNOT LET THIS HAPPEN.

I have spoken with Stephanie and we are ready to launch the IL FOB calling group.

Please contact me at w.szara@comcast.net, if you are interested in helping.

Thanks,
Colleen

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Bonnie MacRaith

Please check Timestamp May 2, 2007 5:46 PM

I believe the first 20 are in. But not in the order listed as I understand it.

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Bonnie McRaith......www.ntra.com has a list of
horses running....

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Hi Edie!
Yes. You are correct and hr503 was put in the AG subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry however, most of these people are not our friends and won't change their minds. It is better to put our energy elsewhere and follow current strategy. Great question though!

I hope this helps.
Take Care,
Debra

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Thanks Cal!

Do you have any favorites?

Alex, do you have any favorites?

I don't have a obvious favorite.

Thanks,
Bonnie

Bonnie MacRaith

My first choice would Scat Daddy (EDGARS HORSE) or any horse wearing #8. Great way to pick "em" HUH? Besides, no horse will be wearing # 29. I'd have to pick that one of course. Can any tell that I'm no expert? LOL

Sorry for my botched attempt at typing in my last post. Can anyone tell that I'm not an expert typist? LOL

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Debra, WI
Yes thanks. It makes perfect sense.

Edie

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Unsolicited favorite from Lynne:) Tiago....'cause I liked the way he zoom-zoomed and wove his way through alllll the other horses to win the Santa Anita!!

So.....I'll be cheering Tiago on...but if Edgar's horse wins, I won't be too disappointed.. Because of our dear fren, Edgar:)

No play time today inside the fence:( The horseys are hiding out inside their stalls....away from this horrific storm!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

~ ~ ~ ~ CAVEL DEMONSTRATION ~ ~ ~ ~

I had a vision of myself flying to Illinois, joining a large group of like hearted folks, and marching around Cavel carrying signs.

VIRTUAL REALITY DEMONSTRATION AT CAVEL NOW IN PROGRESS!!

Shirley
California

####Shirley

If 150,000 people can interrupt all of us who work in the Loop to rally for immigration rights, I'll take a take a day to fight for the horses!

The horse will be heard! Look what we did to NBC!

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Shirley,
I think that's a great idea! What about folks in Illinois? Anyone there interested in demonstrating outside Cavel?

Bonnie

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COUNT ME IN TOO:) I could carry a SIGN:)

I grew body parts this afternoon and called and SPOKE to ELEVEN Il. Senator's Offices, asking for them to PLEASE pass HB1711 ASAP!! We MUST get this horrid stuff STOPPED!!!(I usually just fax so I don't have to speak...there were no fax #'s, so I called and SPOKE:-0...One lady asked which state I was in? "I'm in CA"...she said, giggling..."OH! We've had THREE from CA today." I replied, "We are just trying to help the HORSEY'S"!!! She was VERY nice and said she'd pass my message along:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

If you read Glenye Cain's book "Home Run Horse", you'll remember Vindication's owner Satish Sanan who's spent hundreds of millions trying for a Home Run Horse. Well this year...

Satish Sanan hopes for a Derby Win with Curlin and Any Given Saturday

CONGRATULATIONS BARBARO AND GALLANT SECRET!!!

Goodnight Sweetheart...you Barbaro has melted a many hearts, and we love and miss you so much. Thank you for being so near, giving us inspiration and support to finish the many tasks that need to be done. Also, for whispering in your Mom's ear, Mrs. Jackson...she is just a noble person, and Mr. J.

Goodnight Family, Fans of Barbaro

Famblee...what a special word, what special friends we are. All of us holding hands in cyberspace, or this weekend and showing love and compassion.

Please call, fax, email. Let us stop CAVEL..this cannot happen. LET US GET THIS BILL PASSED NOW.

Remember our Fallen Angels, the rescues, the horses that need homes, all animals large or small. They give us nothing but unconditional love, thus we need to give back nothing but love and provide loving homes.

Help thy fellow man. Let each of us step up to the plate, because the FOBs are going to hit a homerun. We are being heard, step by step, America needs a wake up call. This earth was created for all of us...and for all animals. No one human or animal should suffer from abuse or neglect.

Have a bless evening...

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Please remember Cathy Potter's little dog...Clarissa...not good news...but prayers from all of us will be heard, and I pray God heals her.

Thank you Alex and Mr. Tim...both of you are diamonds.

Remember Fitch, Apache, and others, hear their cries, hear their pleas, and let us take action.

EVERYONE OF YOU ARE VERY, VERY SPECIAL.

Bummer about Cavel reopening...
let's hit the phones/faxes even harder everyone!!

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Still looking for committed individuals
to help save horses with the NC calling group...
come on Tarheels, I know you're out there!

antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net

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###Lynne, too bad you didn't get to visit your frens today. I liked your Derby pick, zoom, zoom, zoom!!!

Hope your weather clears and you get to play tomorrow.

Judy

Calling ALL MARYLAND FOBs.

I am heading up the MD Call In Group for anti-slaughter legislation and action.

I know our state has many active members and in addition to all of the great rescue work we have done, now we also need to focus on getting our legislators on our side.

Your time commitment is only 10 minutes per day and I will provide you with the names and numbers each call in day.

COME ON, MAKE MARYLAND AND BARBARO PROUD!!

If you are interested in getting on the calling group please e-mail me at the address below.

dph734@yahoo.com

Thank You
Diane
Annapolis

Posted by: Diane at May 2, 2007 12:30 PM

HEY GUYS...ALERT...

ESPN....THEY ARE PICKING THE DERBY SLOTS!!!!

Hard Spun at post 8. I was hoping Edgar would get #8

FOB Nation:

All I can do is applaud you for your generous hearts.

This site is very important, and you all are a great bunch of human beings.

God bless each one of you and bless each one of your works in progress.

My daughter wants to volunteer at an animal shelter this summer, and I feel it is because of the influence that the FOB Nation has on her young heart.

Love and peace
Elsa

Hard Spun is #8? He's my fav....spooky!

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PAMELA OR CAL

Any other post positions to report?
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