Hiya, FsOB! Kudos to all the FsOB who have done such sublime rescue work! I have begun work on my letter stating why I am boycotting Belgian goods and travel until Cavel stops slaughtering American horses. Today if you would be willing to post the name and mailing address of the daily newspaper serving your city or town, I'd be truly grateful. My thanks to Jonna for posting her paper's address in Syracuse. Here's to a productive day! Peace, RMH

### To Harriette, I hope that you received my thoughts about Barbaro which I sent you by e-mail last PM ####

I am the breeze that kisses your cheek.
I am the sun that warms your face.

When you look at the purple evening sky, it is me.
When you see a majestic mountain, it is me.

When the birds sweetly sing, it is my voice.
When the water gently laps against the shore, it is my heartbeat.

I am the green grass against your feet.
I am the refreshing shade of summer.

In the stars, you see my eyes.
In the blue sky, you see my body.

Feel the air that surrounds you, I am there.
Feel the love in your heart, I am there.

Original prayer/poem by Hanoochi © 1998

Over 1000 horses! What a team we are!

Thanks, Alex...we'd never have done that without this site. Thank you Tim!

Please make your calls and send your faxes. We need to really PUSH this week with the legislators.

TIME TO SAVE THE HORSES!

WE GET IT.

Lor in PA

CONGRATULATIONS on the new cosponsors everyone-
sometimes slow and steady does win the race!!!

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

Welcoming committed individuals
to help save horses with the NC calling group...
an hour a week is all it takes, and we make it fun and easy...come on Tarheels, I know you're out there!

antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net

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

#####MICHIGAN
Joan has been going it alone in Michigan

And

One is a lonely number

Michiganders, Michiganians, Michiganites, Wolverines

Any way you want to say it we need your help in Michigan

Please join the Michigan Antislaughter Group

Both Senators are Co-Sponsors.

But the aides in the HOUSE need to be aware of HR503 and it is more effective if they get calls from Michiganites.

It can be as simple as saying “Please become a co-sponsor and support HR503”

You will receive an e-mail targeting the Reps who have not yet agreed to cosponsor. There are 2 or 3 names to call, fax or email each day Monday through Thursday.

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com or click on the link below
JoinMichigan

Good Morning FOB's

Strategy for Monday June 18

The last couple of weeks have been filled with many ups and downs. While we experienced a disappointment in the Cavel hearing, the good news is that we did pick up several new cosponsors.

We’ve been informed that the sponsors of this legislation do not want to proceed without an appropriate number of cosponsors. The target number they are looking for in the Senate is 60 (we now have 29) and the House is 218 (we now have 167) We MUST get more cosponsors for this to move forward and save our horses.

This week is also when many will be going to DC to lobby their legislators. We join with everyone in wishing them luck and thank them for their efforts. Here’s hoping for a VERY successful trip.

This week our lists will be concentrating on Senators. If they are new to the Congress, they will have no previous record on this subject. Please make sure that you SPECIFICALLY MENTION S311 when making your calls in order to avoid confusion with previous legislation that was passed in the Senate.

List of Senators for Monday (All new this year…no record)

Robert Casey D- PA
Phone: 202-224-6324
Fax: 202-228-0604

Bob Corker R- TN
Phone: 202-224-3344
Fax: 202-228-1264

Amy Klobuchar D-MN
Phone: 202-224-3244
Fax: 202-228-2186

Bernard Sanders I-VT
Phone: 202-224-5141
Fax: 202-228-0776

Jon Tester D-MT
Phone: 202-224-2644
Fax: 202-228-8594

James Webb D-VA
Phone: 202-224-4024
Fax: 202-224-5432

Also, we desperately need state groups in the following:

Kentucky, Missouri, Michigan, Tennessee, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Vermont.
It won't take much of your time and Stephanie will get you all set up. If you can be a state leader please contact sbreaux1@verizon.net

Remember….WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE….let it be heard!!

Thanks and have a great day.
Shelley and Debra

Go-o-o-o-od Morning FOBs!

New Puter is up and running...But, the office beckons (sigh).

### Joan, you are not alone in Michigan. I have been calling and e-mailing Congressman Vern Eghlers. He had been a co-sponsor for last year's HR 503, but his aides seems to be spouting pro-slaughter talking points, as to why he is not yet a co-sponsor this time around. ("what will happen to all of the un-wanted horses...yadda yadda yadda...) SOMEBODY must get to him...not to an aide, and tell him the truth. SLAUGHTER IS NOT AN OPTION!

I will continue my efforts. Please let me know of any otherideas you may have.

### Hay Maribel!

### Harriet, I await your chapter. The task is daunting. I am humbled by the quality of the work so far. Still very interested in participating, but I am waiting for more to see which direction we are taking.

Also, I am posted the story, ONLY A MOMENT BEFORE THE WIND, on the DB. Find it under the BARBARO banner. Chapters 1 & 2 are there. Chap 3, coming tonight.

Have a wonderful day ALL.

Your FOB Fren,
Otherlyn

Alex:
without this website, and the DB or whatever we're calling it now, none of those 1,000 horses would have had a chance. God bless you, Mr. Brown, for all you do.

Just being a website Admin is grueling, add on the updates you give us everyday, the clipped articles, all the great links to the racing world, the new Wiki site(s)...and then figure in getting horses rolled underneath you, bucking, twirling and whirling on your mounts...oy.

Tim and your devotion and affection for Barbaro was one of the starting marks for all this work: That is still my favorite picture of you. The one on New Year's in B's stall at NBC. You with that grin. Barbaro with his wonderful eyes and ears pricked forward; alert, ready to go...

Your Mom raised you right, as we say, that's for sure.

I am here.
I get it.
Keep marching.

Hope you all had a good weekend, now it is time to go back to working on our Rep.and Senators.

LETS PUSH REALLY HARD THIS WEEK, WE CAN DO THIS!!!

Missing Barbaro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

g'morning, y'all~
thanks, Alex, for all you do.

FoB, way to go- 1000 horses saved! That's nothing to sneeze at!

I have 'Treasures' up and ready to go- and this coming weekend will have 'Unspoken Promise' to add to the herd of cards!
Greeting
Cards/Prints benefit Barbaro & Laminitis Funds

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven!

Good morning Rosie, Bobby's Lil Angel, Misty and Spirit!

Lets get those Senators to Co-Sponsor.

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

Ro & Brady

In Its Deepest Sense, Love Is The Life The Energy Of God In Us. Kallistos Ware

Angel Harriette Beautiful Rainbows.

Affirmed.

Good morning Barbaro

I know you are so proud of your FOBS, and how they are all united for the cause. Saw your beautiful star last night, and know you are going to have a beautiful day. We love you!

Good morning Fans/Family of Barbaro

Congratulations!!!
1,000 horses saved. Each of these loving creations now are safe from harm's way, what a feeling to know.

Please, call, fax, email, write letters, whatever it takes to get this bill passed. We as a family are starting to make waves, people are starting to pay attention, and we are the family of Barbaro, and live in one house, united, as a loving family.

Please remember the rescues, let us continue to help them, the ones suffering, animals and humans, our Fallen Angels and each other.

With the prices of grain, hay, gas, and all...we are going to have to keep our focus ahead, knowing that there are going to be many of our dear horses and rescues who are going to need us.

Everyone have a lovely day.

###
Thank you Tim and Alex.
Remember we hear the cries of so many, Fitch, Apache, Buck, and many more...and we are here.

All Rainbows To Angels Alex, Tim, The Angels Here, Our Horses.

All Rainbows To Barbaro

He Is The Rainbow...........

Affirmed.

Alex, without you these saves never would have happened. Your the best.

Tim, this site has given us so much. thank you.

Despite some setbacks in IL last week (and our frustration with the legal process), it WAS a good week for new co-sponsors! I hope with everyone digging deep into their reserves of energy and determination that this week can be even better...put on your combat boots, pick up the phone, punch in the fax numbers - HELP WIN THE WAR!

For beloved Barbaro, and for the nameless ones...I am proud to march under the banner which is Red, White and Barbaro!!!!

###
JONNA'S JESSIE - how are you feeling this morning? Let us hear from you, ok?

Nancy

######
Otherlyn
Chapters 1 & 2 are there. Chap 3, coming tonight.
Great thanks!

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

Sweet Home Alabama, where the skies are so blue!

Come on Alabama Fans of Barbaro, we are working to STOP the Slaughter of our horses.

We need your help.

Come on!
Help us!

We "can" make a difference, if "you" help we can!!!!!!!

Email me at civilwargal@bellsouth,net

***************ARKANSAS CALL GROUP****************

Hey Arkansans...we need your help! State call groups really do work..just look at the new cosponsors last week...Please join your state call group and help us make this the year horse slaughter ends in our country. Thanks...Tamme

Arkansas Call Group
Tstockam@aol.com

FOB Bonnie is leading the call for the Fans of Barbaro to buy a full-page ad in the benefit program for this summer's Anna House party in Saratoga She's going to try to work with Alex to adapt this flyer into a full-page ad. The ad will cost $600 (to benefit Anna House) and Bonnie will soon coordinate donations to pay for the ad.

For more info about Anna House and this project: Anna House Saratoga Benefit

On behalf of the children of Anna House, thank you!

###Otherlyn
Good to hear Joan is not alone, if you are from Michigan, please consider joining the state calling group. Would luv to hear your input.

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com or click on the link below
JoinMichigan

Hi Laurie H. Just checking on Bart. I hope he is well. Please give him lots of love for me today.

Kathy S.

##########
nancyinct:
You survived the weekend! thank you for asking about my little lurcher: Jessie is in one of her favorite spots: under the huge old oak dining room table--which holds everything but dining-related objects, of course.

She's doing fine. The cortisone lotion has stopped her itchies where she was shaved for the surgery. I am savoring every day with her. And hoping for the best.
#######
Everyone: Call! Call! Call! Call!
We simply must get this done this year...little by little, step by step: look at the co-sponsors we snagged last week. When is the recess for these
politicians? I gotta go Google and find out...

A letter from Alabama Congressmen Bachus Saturday

However, after consulting with farmers and other professionals involved in the breeding and care of horses, I was concerned specific language of HR 249
The most recent horse slaughter bill could prove too, restrictive to those with the long-term health and well being of these animals at heart. While the bill has a laudable goal. I could not support it as drafted.

_______________
The bill he is referring to HR 249 was passed already. It was the Wild horse and Burro bill.
Something is wrong here, I wrote him about bill H R 503 and this is part of his canned letter back to me! Do they not know what is going on? Confused!
This is our Alabama Congress, now I am worried.
He co-sponsored HR 503 last year, and we need his support this year.
Gee who is running the country? His letter said nothing about HR 503
Alabama needs Help badly. We are dealing with morons. But we can not give up. Let's call and educate him, "talk slowly" for they do not understand!
Thanking you in advance

Congressman Spencer Bachus 202-225-4921 Fax 202-225-2082

I am fit to be tied, if your not from Alabama that means I am Mad as hell!
His blah blah is not on the same bill!

Hi, all you animal lovers. This is pretty simple.. Please tell ten
friends to tell ten today! The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble
getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota of
getting free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals.

It takes less than a minute to go to their site and click on "feed an
animal in need" for free. This doesn't cost you a thing. Their
corporate sponsors/advertiser s use the number of daily visits to donate
food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising.

Here's the web site! Pass it along to people you know.

Click to Feed the Animals - Rescue Site

AGAIN, PLEASE TELL 10 FRIENDS!!!

************** WASHINGTON FOBS! *************

Please consider joining our state group. We are growing, and we could use your help! It only takes a few minutes a day. I look forward to hearing from you! Contact me at Thompson_216@hotmail.com.

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

Reposting on behalf of the National Team with Aides Names:

Strategy for Monday June 18

The last couple of weeks have been filled with many ups and downs. While we experienced a disappointment in the Cavel hearing, the good news is that we did pick up several new cosponsors.

We’ve been informed that the sponsors of this legislation do not want to proceed without an appropriate number of cosponsors. The target number they are looking for in the Senate is 60 (we now have 29) and the House is 218 (we now have 167) We MUST get more cosponsors for this to move forward and save our horses.

This week is also when many will be going to DC to lobby their legislators. We join with everyone in wishing them luck and thank them for their efforts. Here’s hoping for a VERY successful trip.

This week our lists will be concentrating on Senators. If they are new to the Congress, they will have no previous record on this subject. Please make sure that you SPECIFICALLY MENTION S311 when making your calls in order to avoid confusion with previous legislation that was passed in the Senate.
List of Senators for Monday (All new this year…no record)

Robert Casey D- PA
Phone: 202-224-6324
Fax: 202-228-0604
Aide: Alex Davis

Bob Corker R- TN
Phone: 202-224-3344
Fax: 202-228-1264

Amy Klobuchar D-MN
Phone: 202-224-3244
Fax: 202-228-2186

Bernard Sanders I-VT
Phone: 202-224-5141
Fax: 202-228-0776

Jon Tester D-MT
Phone: 202-224-2644
Fax: 202-228-8594

James Webb D-VA
Phone: 202-224-4024
Fax: 202-224-5432

Also, we desperately need state groups in the following:
Kentucky, Missouri, Michigan, Tennessee, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Vermont.
It won't take much of your time and Stephanie will get you all set up. If you can be a state leader please contact sbreaux1@verizon.net

Remember….WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE….let it be heard!!

On today's call list

My recollection is that Sanders supported 503 last term when he was in the House; and I believe that Klobuchar voted against 311 this session in the Commerce committee, but seemed somewhat on the fence prior to the actual vote.

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever. Run with the angels honey!

Love to you dearest Lost In The Fog, and all our many equine pals!

Holding hands, paws, hooves, "feets", wings . . . . with all FOBs, two legged and four legged, and hugs and prayers to all in need.

always with love, Lou Ann

Good morning all.

## Everyone: does anyone know the date, I think in May, that s311 came out of committee without amendments?
I got a letter from my Senator that says it is in committee! I would like to write back and inform him of the date it came out. I don't know if he is being duplicitous or dumb- either way ain't so hot is it?
No mention of co-sponsorship either, which is what I asked him in the first place. Oh Lord, protect us from politicians.

Good Morning ROBYN :)

The York Dispatch
205 North George Street
York, PA 17401
http://www.yorkdispatch.com/

York Sunday News
York Daily Record
1891 Loucks Road
York, PA 17408
http://www.ydr.com

Good Morning HARRIETTE :)
So good to see your words this morning . . . always beautiful, just beautiful.

With love,
Lou Ann

####

Lovely words this morning Harriette, thank you.

#####
Nancy in CT are you still here?

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Fans of Barbaro.......

Well it IZ Monday. It is sometimes hard to believe that we lost Barbaro on this day in January. Every Monday, is a time to reflect on what was and what is.

## Uncle Alex. 1000 horses. That is what IZ!!!! My gosh no other group in the world has done this. This sets a presidence I would say. You ARE the best and gratitude is knocking at your door. Without you and Tim, the possible would have been impossible. It is clear to me that you love horses.... I send you a thousand roses today......

BARBARO!!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze watch over Nick, our beautiful mare and all of the other horses that have been un-fortunate in past because of abusive neglectful horrible humans but are now in loving caring hands because of U.......... Your love and your legacy has done so much since that day you crossed the rainbow bridge. I miss you big guy... We all do. My God it has been 6 months. WOW!!!!!!! And look at all that has been accomplished. You are truly ONE amazing ANGEL horse..... Your pictures are everywhere and you are always in my heart. I love you Barbaro....... Lots of hugs and kisses on that soooooooooooooooooft nose this morning........

Beautiful day Barbaro, thank you Tim and Alex for everything you do. To everyone a job well done, over 1000.00 innocent horses saved. How proud Barbaro must be!!!!

Wishing all a blessed and productive day.

#### Harriette....... snif snif.... I need more kleenex..... I ran out again. Has been an emotional weekend.

## Nancy.... how about Always A Rose? Name of a horse here on the west coast.... :)

## Cheryl.... Butters is starting to wake me up less in the night. She is more in control now... Still has a long way to go but I "think" that she is S L O W E L Y getting better.... I don't think she will need X-rays.... OR surgery....

### Dee.... How IZ my Angel? You are always watching over me aren't you. I feel your presence.

### Robin... If your reading this, I still have a broken foot. I have no clue when it will be healed enough to get back on the ice.

### Renee..... Have you been on a strict diet lately???? Just fruit and vegies right? No meat?????? LOL

### Cal..... How you been? U are soooooooooo close to my dad..... Muskingham..... that IZ the school... I guess John Glen went to college there was what I was told..... Hmmmmmmmmmmm

### Kathy... Been checking on Nick... He has his sling Cooooooooooooooooooooooooool... AND he IZ getting better and gaining weight. How cool is that????? :-)

## SusanE.... See I didn't forget you this time :)... How are you today?

# Judy.... How are you?

## Ruth....... Are you in need of more candles???

###Verna... WE HAVE TO play catch up sometime soon........ I am restoring my PC this week and setting up a new office.

#### All other FOB's...... Love you all.....

****************DELAWARE*********************

ALL NEWCOMERS PLEASE JOIN YOUR STATE GROUP TODAY.

FOR DELAWARE
email me jmdillon@fhhlc.com

LETS GET BIDEN ON THE LIST OF CO-SPONSORS!!!!

# It just cracks me up to envision Nautical 'high-stepping' home after her workouts. That is so cute.

Good morning, everyone. We've got momentum now -- we need to keep it going. Let's heat up those phones!! Let's speak for Barbaro and for each horse that is entering Cavel hell today.

Here's to new co-sponsors today!

Greeting
Cards/Prints benefit Barbaro & Laminitis Funds

#### Robyn:

The Gaston Gazette
1893 Remount Road
P.O. Box 1538(28053)
Gastonia, N.C. 28054
and / or
gastongazette@link.freedom.com

The Charlotte Observer
600 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, N.C. 28202

####

Kathy S.,

Ooooh I think Bart missed having people around this weekend! Velcro kitty!

He's laying on my desk and whenever I even look at him, he jumps up and begs for Kathy pats!

If your day is half as good as Bart's, you'll be just fine!!

Thank you for asking Kathy and enjoy your day!!

Morning (psychic) skritches to the BBH and Triple Halo winner - and all of his fabulous frens...!!!!

MORNING REPOST SHELLEY A, DEBRA WI with aides names...

Strategy for Monday June 18

The last couple of weeks have been filled with many ups and downs. While we experienced a disappointment in the Cavel hearing, the good news is that we did pick up several new cosponsors.

We’ve been informed that the sponsors of this legislation do not want to proceed without an appropriate number of cosponsors. The target number they are looking for in the Senate is 60 (we now have 29) and the House is 218 (we now have 167) We MUST get more cosponsors for this to move forward and save our horses.

This week is also when many will be going to DC to lobby their legislators. We join with everyone in wishing them luck and thank them for their efforts. Here’s hoping for a VERY successful trip.

This week our lists will be concentrating on Senators. If they are new to the Congress, they will have no previous record on this subject. Please make sure that you SPECIFICALLY MENTION S311 when making your calls in order to avoid confusion with previous legislation that was passed in the Senate.
List of Senators for Monday (All new this year…no record)

Robert Casey D- PA
Phone: 202-224-6324
Fax: 202-228-0604
Aide: Alex Davis

Bob Corker R- TN
Phone: 202-224-3344
Fax: 202-228-1264

Amy Klobuchar D-MN
Phone: 202-224-3244
Fax: 202-228-2186

Bernard Sanders I-VT
Phone: 202-224-5141
Fax: 202-228-0776

Jon Tester D-MT
Phone: 202-224-2644
Fax: 202-228-8594

James Webb D-VA
Phone: 202-224-4024
Fax: 202-224-5432

Also, we desperately need state groups in the following:
Kentucky, Missouri, Michigan, Tennessee, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Vermont.
It won't take much of your time and Stephanie will get you all set up. If you can be a state leader please contact sbreaux1@verizon.net

Remember….WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE….let it be heard!!

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

###
FRIAR TUCK - in and out a lot today....I'll check the board for your message!
Nancy

Good Sunny Monday Morning to Famblee,
I have to share my Saturday with all of you.

What a weekend I had. the Equine show was excellent. I had one negative expierence. I stopped at a booth for a Horse Association. We started talking they told me what they do. Then I asked waht their views were on Slaughter. Both people told me they see the Senate passing the bill BUT only for a year. They said there are too many horses and there is no where to put them. They continued to say that if a horse gets sick and is old where are you going to put it, you cant bury them here in CT. What happens when they are neglected and left to die? They saidthe bill will only last a year because horses will be neglected and left to die, they will be sick. Etc. Like I said I sure wouldn't want anyone I love hit with a bolt and slaughterd alive. We talked about Barbaro and when he said ti was all done for money, It took everything I had not to hit him. He said it was pathetic what he went thorough and that it never should have happened and that he was an expierement. he should have been put down right there on the track. I told him I knew the Jackson's and his team and that was not the case at all, and to please read the whole story before making false comments.I walked away and as I did he asked me haha if I wanted to join this council. I turned around and said no you just insulted people near and dear to me and Barbaro. I was sooooooooooooo mad.

Then the day turned around for the better.I played and got kisses from the horses. They can be so silly and funny to be around. The best part was meeting the Fresians...OMG I fell in love with these great beauties. I was near them and I always offer my hand to animals. These mystical horses kept kissing and massaging my hand with the most wonderful gentleness I have ever felt. At one point I felt something different, I then noticed that the Fresian had enveolped my fingers intohis mouth and he was just caressing them. I felt no fear at all, it was just so peaceful. then I felt myself resting my head on his, he and I looked into each others eyes and we saw each others soul. He just tookmy breath away. Someone walked by and said what a majical moment that is, I realized at that moment I had lost all time and space and it was just the horse and me in our own quiet.I felt like he told me to come closer as I noticed myself move closer to him. The incredible moment was one I will never forget or that horse, all three of them actually.

There are two websites you might be interested in, one has to do with two incredibel horses and a dog. Cupid the mother was a rescue, it makes the story more special. The website is.www.CupidAndArrow.com. I was invited to get involved at his farm. He does rescue.

Another one is a business who has beautiful products and the owners are wonderful to deal with. Their website is www.SilverHorseStudios.com. Their products are of excellent quality.

Good Morning Alex.

Barbaro,
Thank you for the sunshine today.

*****KANSAS CALLING GROUP*****
Calling all Kansans. We need your help forming our Kansas Calling Group! Please e-mail Becky and Jesse at ks4horses@yahoo.com if you are interested in participating. Thanks very much!!

Nina,
I got a few meaty kisses from some equines this weekend. Whoooooops. :) :) :)

Good Morning Famblee

Just wanted to report AWW (Another Wonderful Weekend) with the horses at MHR. Rosie, Misty, Baby B & Spirit are such a pleasure to be around. I had the opportunity to handle both of the babies quite a bit and they are each a handful. Spirit is very much a boy. He is defiant but learning. What can I say about Baby B. She is growing tall & elegant. It also looks like she is turning blue. She has a TB look to her whereas Spirit is all QH.

Another filly, Glory, who was one of the 6 saved last October is becoming quite a looker. Her coloring is buckskin and she has the zebra stripes on her withers and legs. Her disposition is very kind. Glory is up for adoption and I sure would like to see her go to a good home.

The other day I was comparing pictures of Cloud when he arrived at MHR last November with a current picture. The transformation is incredible. I've read that slaughter bound horses have a "look" because they know. Cloud's "look" has changed. He is now confidant & holds his head high. He is happy and that makes me so happy.

Angel Nina Yes, I'm Thinking Of You. You Are In my Heart.

Know That You Love Barbaro And The Horses So Very (8) Much.

You Get It.

You Inspire.

I Love You So (8) Angel Nina.

Affirmed.

A T T E N T I O N F O B S

A generous FOB has donated an autographed copy of Barbara Livingston's "Old Friends" to benefit Miracle Horse Rescue and the Laminitis Fund. For details of the raffle please visit the link I've provided.

I've bought my tickets and would love to win the book....but....I'd sure like to see some money generated for these two very worthy causes. This is what fundraising to support our rescues is all about. Please find it in your heart to buy a ticket of two.

Sorry.....still blue link challenged.

http://forums.prospero.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=10713.1

Cathypotter,
Would you please explain "turning blue". Thank you.

####
Renee and Cathy....jealous I was not there...and so happy for both of you and the horses.

My husband has been gone to St. Croix working, and got back...he just called me...and crying...he just watched HBO movie about Barbaro...and he said no wonder all of you FOBS are so involved...BARBARO IS JUST BEAUTIFUL...WHAT A HORSE...

for cathypotter...

TICKETS FOR BARBARA LIVINGSTON BOOK

Great article in the Chicago Daily Gazette, hope everyone got to read it on the DB, last paragraph states, "It's time for Judge Kapala to drop his restraining order and it's time for Cavel to comply with the provisions of our new state law. In the past we've been supportive of Cavel's right to slaughter horses for overseas human consumption but the situation has changed. The people of Illinois, in the person of their elected representatives have spoken. Enough is enough." We have the media involved now so let's take advantage of that and make our calls count.

I finally secured an appointment with Senator Nelson on Wednesday. John Holland will be representing us and will address the reasons he has not co-sponsored yet this year. Hopefully we will be able to add him soon as a co-sponsor. If you haven't joined a state group, please do so. As state leader of Florida I have met so many great people doing this and we exchange ideas that are working! I am having all my callers fax the excellent article by HSUS which is posted on the DB, titled, "Abandon the Myth of the Unwanted Horse." Please read it if you haven't, it is one of the better articles that every rep and senator should read.

Tremendous races this weekend by Chelokee, Take d Tour and one of my favorites, Flashy Bull. He faced the great Barbaro 3 times last year and has developed into an awesome horse this year. And can't forget Redaspen, very impressive run from behind to get second at Monmouth. Congrats.

Barb m in Florida

### Renee.....

Yeah but the good thing is they were VERY MUCH ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!! :-) Glad you had fun...... Aren't those noses something else? Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo soft........

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

GOOD MORNING FOB'S!!

Good Luck to those going to DC this week..... JOHN, ANGELA, SUE and all the others going.. be safe, be strong, be a voice for Barbaro...
God Speed everyone!!

MORNING REPOST

Good Morning FOB's

Strategy for Monday June 18

The last couple of weeks have been filled with many ups and downs. While we experienced a disappointment in the Cavel hearing, the good news is that we did pick up several new cosponsors.

We’ve been informed that the sponsors of this legislation do not want to proceed without an appropriate number of cosponsors. The target number they are looking for in the Senate is 60 (we now have 29) and the House is 218 (we now have 167) We MUST get more cosponsors for this to move forward and save our horses.

This week is also when many will be going to DC to lobby their legislators. We join with everyone in wishing them luck and thank them for their efforts. Here’s hoping for a VERY successful trip.

This week our lists will be concentrating on Senators. If they are new to the Congress, they will have no previous record on this subject. Please make sure that you SPECIFICALLY MENTION S311 when making your calls in order to avoid confusion with previous legislation that was passed in the Senate.

List of Senators for Monday (All new this year…no record)

Robert Casey D- PA
Phone: 202-224-6324
Fax: 202-228-0604

Bob Corker R- TN
Phone: 202-224-3344
Fax: 202-228-1264

Amy Klobuchar D-MN
Phone: 202-224-3244
Fax: 202-228-2186

Bernard Sanders I-VT
Phone: 202-224-5141
Fax: 202-228-0776

Jon Tester D-MT
Phone: 202-224-2644
Fax: 202-228-8594

James Webb D-VA
Phone: 202-224-4024
Fax: 202-224-5432

Also, we desperately need state groups in the following:

Kentucky, Missouri, Michigan, Tennessee, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Vermont.
It won't take much of your time and Stephanie will get you all set up. If you can be a state leader please contact sbreaux1@verizon.net

Remember….WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE….let it be heard!!

Thanks and have a great day.
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at June 18, 2007 12:59 PM

Cathy Potter..has anyone ever told you what an incredible human being you are??? Cloud is very lucky to have adopted YOU !!!!! May the sun always rise and shine on you BOTH !!! HUGS for ALL at MHR from ME!! Wish I could do more ...I will try this month????

The babies are breathtaking...."B" is so tall and yes elegant and Spirit looks pretty much perfect!!!Steph has done an outstanding job!!!! They've both grown in leaps and bounds in just a couple of months......WOW!!!!!

Goodmorning Barbaro Nation....loads of love coming your way!!Keep those phones and faxes ringing....
Wish I could go to help Angela in DC but I know OUR PEOPLE will do an outstanding job for Barbaro and ALL the horses.....PEACE and LOVE ALWAYS

Good morning, all!

I'm glad I made my calls early this morning, because I then called the cable co. and got HBO activated--in time to see the last half of the program on Barbaro. I feel so subdued since then. I didn't even realize until later that it was just around the time he was put down, on a Monday, now almost 6 months ago. How can it be this long? Oddly, one of the scenes that got me was seeing how they blocked off the interstate so Barbaro could get to NBC.

1,000 horses are alive to reflect his legacy. Alex, I love what you wrote on the wiki site:

"The unprecedented "internet group hug", originally intended to heal a single horse, has turned itself toward the ills of the entire equine world."

I cannot begin to understand how any equine group like the one Renee mentioned can think it's somehow OK to bolt and slaughter horses! What is wrong with them? How can you partner an animal as noble as the horse and then just let them be tortured to death? Everyone who approves of this ought to walk their horse right into that chamber of death so they can experience it up close and personal.

On a happier note, congrats to Chelokee and bravo to Redaspen! It's wonderful to know that our babies at MHR are thriving, too. There is always so much darkness, but thankfully, sometimes the light penetrates the gloom and provides clarity.

Jane,
I have trouble with this, how can you be involved with these precious animals, say you love them you understand our stand, and then say here are the realities for salughter.YIKES I wanted to throw up...double standards. I had to leave I did not have a good feeling and would never get involved with a Horse Council like that. I'll take my $20.00 a year membership fee and put it where it belongs...With Horses In Need.

I forgot to mention Cupid was a rescue, she was sick,dirty, abused and broken down and was adopted at the end of the night, by a wonderful man whom I will be working with. He brought her back to health, he told me he saw her and fell in love, she was auctioned for $350.00, and nobody wanted her but him. Lucky Little girl she is. He is very special!

Jo at TB Friends

I am being attacked by a "Non-friendly" over here. Could somebody help me out?

http://boards.msn.com/MSNBCboards/thread.aspx?threadid=314721&boardsparam=Page%3D31

This "Comment Queen" is tired of arguing with him/her/it. Name is "oscsi."

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Hariette -
I lost someone in 1994. It was devastating. I was told when I felt the breeze on my face, when I saw a sun rise or a sunset, it would be him saying hello.

When I read the verse you posted this morning, I remembered what I was told and how it helped. And as I read it, I saw Barbaro running...

Thank you.
Pam

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Well Joan is no longer quite so lonely

Michigan now has 2 team members,
Welcome Wendy

Any more
Michiganders, Michiganians, Michiganites, Wolverines
Please join the Michigan Antislaughter Group ThePack®
Both Senators are Co-Sponsors.
But the aides in the HOUSE need to be aware of HR503 and it is more effective if they get calls from Michiganites.
It can be as simple as saying “Please become a co-sponsor and support HR503”
You will receive an e-mail targeting the Reps who have not yet agreed to cosponsor. There are 2 or 3 names to call, fax or email each day Monday through Thursday.
Please contact me at elk555@aol.com or click on the link below
JoinMichigan

Barbaro, I love you and hope you are doing well in Heaven. I know you are there because God would be thrilled to have such a sweet, kind, special, magnificent horse with Him! I miss you sooooo much here on Earth. I think of you daily and always reflect on how much you mean to me. I love you dearly, Barbaro!!!!!............

1,000 horses.....WOW!!!!!

####BARB AZ....
It is impossible to engage in a reasonable discussion with this moron Oscsi. Ignore him and just keep making your intelligent comments on the boards.

Thanks, Ernie. Got it!

New Update!!!!

*****KANSAS CALL GROUP*****
Kansans, the horses need you. Our state call group is forming, and so far we have few takers. Please e-mail ks4horses@yahoo.com if you would like to participate. Thanks very much!

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Barb AZ
Ernie is right, ignore him. Your feeding him, that just what he wants. Don't let him hurt you.

Cramers fax in DC is still not working. Off to make some calls.

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To all of the Texas FOB's and their loved ones, please stay safe and out of harm's way. Watch for the furbabies as well.

2 people gone already...

Renee

Baby B's daddy is a Blue Roan. Don't ask me to explain the coloring. I think it's like greyish blue. Anyway, she came out a bay very similar it B's color. Now, her baby hair is shedding and there is the grey/blue underneath. She's a gorgeous filly.

Maribel....thanks but it's all about Cloud. The day I met him last November he just grabbed my heart and never let go. I look at him an can't imagine why anyone would want to send him to slaughter.

CALLING ALL CALIFORNIANS

We need you to join our State Group. The more the merrier.

A few calls each day,
to make the KB's go away.®

Come join us at the beach with umbrellas, cell phones and laptops as we enlist more co-sponsors. A few minutes that's all it takes.

Email sbreaux1@verizon.net

And join our Group.

Hi guys..by chance did anyone save the post from Joe at TB Friends last week about the 17 yr old girl and her horse Barney? I thought I did but can't locate it...that story really touched me and I would love to send it to someone. If anyone knows how I can find that on the TB friends site ...please let me know. And while on that subject...thanks Debbie for posting the TB Friends site everyday...always makes me smile...gotta love that guy...Tamme

Nancy
Thank you. I feel like such a dork.

Tamme

Wednesday, June 13th... 100 degrees today, 100 degrees tomorrow. Flies are having a convention. Yesterday the old man Whitey Ford was beginning to melt, so into a shady pen he comes. Whitey Ford spent the rest of the afternoon yelling for his buddies. Instead of being grateful for nice cool shade, Whitey Ford moans and groans. Poops into his water bucket. Kicks his alfalfa away. 106 horses on our ranch, and happiness is a state of mind. Horses are not big fans of change. The same worn out pair of house slippers every morning...

But change can sometimes be good, and DSL is not far away. A new fire station down the road, so we reap the rewards. Fire fighters want high speed internet. We would settle for slow speed internet. I can never go on line during evening hours. A traffic jam. But at 5:00 in the morning all roads are clear...

This morning new pictures for the front page will not show up. If only this computer would stay on line for longer than 6 minutes, new pictures would appear. Dial up is no fun. I will keep trying...

Last week I wrote about our friend Cassidy, and the organization she belongs to called Kids Against TV. There were several phone calls, and also letters in the regular mail. Sara in Florida belongs to a group called Kids Against McDonalds. Melissa in Idaho is a member of Volunteer Kids, Inc. Rickie and Stephanie live in Washington, and they belong to Kids Against Alcohol. Alyssia, Bonnie and Brook all live in Petaluma, and they are members of Kids Against Meat. Cathy and I live on a ranch with dial up, and entertainment comes from watching a chicken cross the road. Our readers keep us informed, and thank you very much.

Little Allison Martino of Woodland wishes there was an organization called Kids Against Homework. Allison says she would join in a jiff...

An amazing letter in the regular mail from Pete (Pete is a girl and 17 years old) who lives in Reno. Pete went to a feed lot in a town called Fallon, and saved the life of a 22 year old thoroughbred gelding. She named him Barney, because he prefers staying inside the barn. Pete plays softball on a championship team. She has won awards as a member of the debate team. She watched as her older sister gave birth. At a concert Pete met Carrie Underwood, her idol, and they talked for 20 minutes. All that has happened to Pete in her life, and nothing compares to Barney. She would go to the barn before school. To the barn after school. And now summer vacation is here, and Pete is with Barney all day long. She wanted me to know she knows. The overwhelming joy. The giddines she feels each morning. Barney has a racing tattoo and Pete did the research. He made $170.00 dollars as a race horse. Never finished better than fifth. We end with the following from Pete:

I would read your morning journal and think wow, this guy is a radical. No one could love horses that much. Get a life man. And then Barney became one with me, and he is my heart. The day I brought him to the barn he was thin and miserable. He wanted nothing to do with me. A lifetime of neglect, and why should I be any different? A month later, and he was gaining weight. Early in the morning, I was late for first period, and I took off his blanket and put his feed out. Gave him a kiss and said see you tonight. And Barney whimpered. I got to my car and he cried out for me. I turned to see him pacing. He was still crying. I went back to him and he layed his head on my shoulder and we stayed that way for the longest time. He would let out another whimper. I never did go to first period. He is my life. I have never loved anyone this much. And now I understand about the things you say on your morning journal. Barney makes me feel like I know the secret to life. Taking care of each other. And by the way Joe, Barney likes country on his barn radio.

Pete

Enjoy your scalding hot Wednesday, and be sure to hug your horses...

Joe

CANDLE ALERT!!!!!!!

Barbaro's candles are at just over 3,400 with many about to go out. Keep his candles glowing!

Ro & Brady

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CATHY - no problem! And don't feel like a dork - Cloud wants him mommy to be PROUD!

It took me two "tutorials" to get the blue-linkey thingy...Wendy sent me the instructions and it was like reading hieroglyphics or Sanskrit. Then Debbie L.A. worked with me...and it took several times to get it right!

Cathy Potter....many, many thanks...You have made my day...I can't thank you enough....I'm thrilled....Thanks again..Tamme

Pennsylvania Fans of Barbaro, we need your help!

As Shelly and Debra have repeatedly told us, we cannot get these bills to a full vote without MORE COSPONSORSHIP. Pennsylvania is a big Ag state, and we are fighting a tough lobby. WILL YOU HELP US?

We have started a Pennsylvania Strategy like many of the other states have. Our team is now 44 strong and we’d like more of you to join us! We have 9 legislators who have not co-sponsored the bills. We are experiencing success! We do need more assistance, however...

There are 3 or 4 names to call, fax or email each day Monday through Thursday. It takes but a few moments to speak for the HORSES!

I am the Pennsylvania State Leader. Please email me if you’d like to join our Team Barbaro Pennsylvania and get on the emailing list for targeting our PA Senator and Reps who have not yet agreed to support the anti-slaughter legislation. You can email me at Lor's Email Addy.

OUR HORSES NEED YOUR HELP!

A few minutes each day for our Horses it not much to ask..

I GET IT.

Lor in PA

Next week we’ll be in Washington DC to talk to our PA legislators...will you join us?

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Come and Get it!! ONE of a KIND, Special OLD Friends Book by Barbara Livingston!!!

This supports MHR and 25% of the proceeds will be donated to the LAMINITIS Fund.

Old Friends Book Raffle!!

Good Morning FsOB:

Wow! What a great work we've done! Over 1,000 horses alive today because of us and the one who brought us together. Incredible. Alex, these horses owe their lives to you; we couldn't have done this without you.

Great races this weekend. Congrats to Tim and Alex and the beautiful Redaspen! I'm so happy she's feeling good and safe.

But I'm bothered by something I saw this morning. I'm watching TVG and it's post time for the 3rd race at Philadlphia Park. The number 1 horse was a late scratch, on the track just before loading in the gate. I was washing dishes and just saw a little bit, don't know why the scratch...BUT, as the jockey was taking his saddle off, it looked like he kicked the horse in the stomach! I could be wrong as I looked just at that moment, but the horse jumped back like he'd been kicked. I hope I'm wrong. Did anyone else see this? (I didn't catch the jockey's name either.)

Lee
I Get It

Have TVG on at lunch and just watched a jockey, I believe Victor Molina kick the heck out of his horse in the belly after he removed the saddle. The TVG announcer was very enraged and there is no debate involved in this act - he must be suspended, hopefully permanently. She said they are being bombarded at TVG with emails regarding the abuse we just witnessed at Philly Park.

Forgot to mention how great it was to see Shake the Bank run on his own, Graham Motion said they owed it to the horse after being a "rabbit" for Better Talk Now all these years, he ran a great second in the stakes at Monmouth yesterday.

Barb m in Florida

I'm still awed. One THOUSAND horses saved in a few short months.
I pray few will need it in the coming months and years...that our doors will be closed to the shipping of these magnificent animals for slaughter.

Greeting
Cards/Prints benefit Barbaro & Laminitis Funds

AFTERNOON REPOST
SHELLEY A, DEBRA WI

Strategy for Monday June 18

The last couple of weeks have been filled with many ups and downs. While we experienced a disappointment in the Cavel hearing, the good news is that we did pick up several new cosponsors.

We’ve been informed that the sponsors of this legislation do not want to proceed without an appropriate number of cosponsors. The target number they are looking for in the Senate is 60 (we now have 29) and the House is 218 (we now have 167) We MUST get more cosponsors for this to move forward and save our horses.

This week is also when many will be going to DC to lobby their legislators. We join with everyone in wishing them luck and thank them for their efforts. Here’s hoping for a VERY successful trip.

This week our lists will be concentrating on Senators. If they are new to the Congress, they will have no previous record on this subject. Please make sure that you SPECIFICALLY MENTION S311 when making your calls in order to avoid confusion with previous legislation that was passed in the Senate.
List of Senators for Monday (All new this year…no record)

Robert Casey D- PA
Phone: 202-224-6324
Fax: 202-228-0604
Aide: Alex Davis

Bob Corker R- TN
Phone: 202-224-3344
Fax: 202-228-1264

Amy Klobuchar D-MN
Phone: 202-224-3244
Fax: 202-228-2186

Bernard Sanders I-VT
Phone: 202-224-5141
Fax: 202-228-0776

Jon Tester D-MT
Phone: 202-224-2644
Fax: 202-228-8594

James Webb D-VA
Phone: 202-224-4024
Fax: 202-224-5432

Also, we desperately need state groups in the following:
Kentucky, Missouri, Michigan, Tennessee, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Vermont.
It won't take much of your time and Stephanie will get you all set up. If you can be a state leader please contact sbreaux1@verizon.net

Remember….WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE….let it be heard!!

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Re: My last post. Just found out the horse and jockey I mentioned. The horse was Candy and Flowers and the jockey was R. Barber.
Lee
I Get It

Just heard on TVG that Philly Park confirmed the jockey kicked the horse and it is being dealt with by the stewards right now.

Barb m in Florida: You're right, it was Victor Molina, I read the DRF wrong. I apologize to Mr. Barber for my mistake. I agree with you, Molina MUST be suspended and fined. A truly dispicable act.
Lee
I Get It

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I agree...fined...suspended, whatever to make the jockey realize a horse or any animal does not deserved abuse.....that is animal cruelty

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SOPHIE/LEE & BARB M...I wasn't watching the race where the jockey abused the horse, but all I can say is he is lucky to be dealing with the stewards instead of us!!!!!!!!!!!!!

# I can't believe jockeys that do that sort of stuff. They are in the wrong business and should be given their pink slips. Too bad the horse didn't respond in kind :>O

OMG!!!! VICTOR MOLINA!!! Didnt he just ride one of OUR horses??? I am at work so I cant remember or research who it was....ONE OF TIMS HORSES I Think?? Somebody find out!!! THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!!!

Leslie in MN

Send your comments about the abusive jockey to

comments@tvg.com

Cathy,
I understand and know the color, greyhounds are known as blue.Baby B is just the cutest I watched her last video all alone screaming for mom it was so cute.
You are very specail in all that you do.

Kicking the horse in the belly! OMG! I just want to cry!! And just a few days ago at Belmont I had tears in my eyes while I watched sweet jockeys like Edgar and Channing Hill and some others kindly stroke their horses....horses they don't even know and will probably never see again. God Bless all the wonderful jockeys...And Stewards suspend the ugly ones...FOREVER!!!!

SPEAKING OF FEELING STUPID IN THE LEARNING OF THE MYSTERIOUS ART OF BLUE INKING,

CAN SOMEONE SEND ME INSTRUCTIONS, I HAVE A IBM AT WORK AND A VERY DISCRIMINATING AND FUSSY APPLE AT HOME.

JOAN IN DELAWARE

Kicked a horse. Unbelievable. The horse should have kicked him a a few good times. I hope they deal with him and fire him.

All,

As a result of my calls, I was able to glean a little information. Here is what I got:

Casey (PA)
Aide Alex Davis direct line: (202) 228-5063

Webb (VA)
Aide is Trent Bowser.

When making your calls, please try to get the aide's name. You can re-post the entire list, or just that info, or you can email me at:

barb_az53@yahoo.com

I am working with Debra, Steph and Shelley on this. Please either post what you have learned, or email me.

Thanks.

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SOPHIE, BARB M, SARAH, LESLIE, ERNIE & RENEE....URGENT that we take our comments about the jockey off-site NOW - we are compromising our hosts!

Email me: mllebutterfly@sbcglobal.net

Nancy,
Alex has to do that.

With the recent extremely questionable over- whipping of Storm in May and now this, we as fans of this sport MUST MAKE IT BE KNOWN that we will not tolerate these displays and these jockeys need to be dealt with harshly and in public.

We are the aduience and we know what we want and dont want to see. In the DB thread "Storm in May whipped" there are several links and contact points for making your feelings known.

SPEAKING OF FEELING STUPID IN THE LEARNING OF THE MYSTERIOUS ART OF BLUE INKING,

CAN SOMEONE SEND ME INSTRUCTIONS, I HAVE A IBM AT WORK AND A VERY DISCRIMINATING AND FUSSY APPLE AT HOME.

JOAN IN DELAWARE

Posted by: joan at June 18, 2007 7:24 PM

Email me at civilwargal@bellsouth.net

Here is what you can do in your own state. This really has nothing to do with state groups or the national strategy, but it is something I think is important.

We have been saying that you need to work the aide. You can bet the other side is doing this!

If you can, schedule a meeting with your OWN Senator or Representative in your own state. This is one thing are working on here in Arizona, and have been, even before we organized as a state group.

Go in and talk to the aide in charge of agricultural or animal issues. This is something Daryl has done. He won over two pro slaughter aides !

Please, in your own state, go make an appointment at the state office. You are a constituent, and it makes such a BIG difference. Tell them how it affects everybody in his or her district, because it is cruelty to animals.

If I, as an individual, were to inflict this kind of pain and suffering on an animal, our Sheriff Joe Arpaio would have me locked up! Why, oh why, can the slaughter houses violate anti cruelty laws and get away with it ? ? ?

Go make an appointment if you can. Go in as a constituent, and MAKE A DIFFERENCE !

oops sorry nancy didnt see your comment in time.

I'll be quiet now.

CONGRATS FOB'S 1000 HORSES!!! THATS AWESOME!

CHEERS SABINA

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Sabina how is your back? Glad to see you post.
Are you back at work?

BLUE INK HELP!
FORGOT EMAIL jmdillon@fhhlc.com SORRY, HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP ME!

Robyn Hoffman,
In the News Journal out of Wilmington De. they are sending a small paper out through the mail, (Delmarva Crossroads) it goes out weekly to two of our bigger counties.

go to www.delawareonline.com go to Get Published button in upper right of page There is probably a link to the News Journal the larger paper as well, that probably have letters to the editor section,

I will send you other paper addresses when I find them

Joan in delaware

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RENEE - I know only Alex can delete - I was just suggesting that we move this to private emails....

Good afternoon family,
Just jumping in real quick to say hi to all & let you know I haven't jumped ship, still here working hard behind the scenes.
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NancyCT, Aren't the Friesians just BEAUTIFUL, I know, I know, this is a horse racing site, but the Friesian is MY breed. Love those HUGE black horses with the LONG or should I say EXTRA LONG flowing manes & tails. We have one down the street that I go and visit from time to time, he is the biggest sweetheart. They do draw you in don't they? :)

I cant believe I just read all this about a jockey kicking his horse... for not being able to run of all things, that is uncalled for and I too hope he is banned from ever riding again. Yep, the horse should have given him a good Swift kick right back, maybe he would think twice before doing it again.

So happy about the new co sponsors. Just wish we could get more of Ohio on board. I was looking at the co sponsor list for the Senate and can't believe there is not one for Illinois, unless we just picked one up. Tells the tale in Illinois. Hopefully the article is right and change is coming.
I sure do hope the pro slaughter side thinks the bill will pass, but only for a year is enough to make you laugh. Sounds like we have them VERY worried...hahahahahaha I love it. GO FOB ! ! !

Well back to it. Everyone have the best day you can & know I love & miss you all especially when I am not here.

Love,
Verna

BARB AZ - I added my 2 cents to the MSNBC blog. You can't change this person's mind. And they just want to get you into a mud-slinging argument. You have done a wonderful job, as have others, posting some very valuable information on MSNBC.
The most important thing to remember is; there have been many anti-slaughter voices heard on a widely read venue. Yours with the greatest amount of information & passion. As a result, people who may have known very little about horse slaughter in this country are now informed. And we march forward.

Oops, didn't see Nancy's post.
No offense to Tim or Alex.
But ethical treatment has no boundaries. IMO.

Love, Verna

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Nancy,
Gottcha. We should be able to discuss all issues here, unless Alex jumps in and tells us not to. born

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Hi Sabina,
It is wonderful to see you. I hope your back is almost healed.

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VERNA - I'm pretty sure it was Renee (also from CT) who had the "Fresian experience" this weekend!

Hello FOsB,

As much as we are doing on the calls, faxes, letters, etc.- have any of you signed the petition on the "Petition2Care" site? The goal is for 5000 signatures and there are now over 3700.

Go to: www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/631181096

Sorry, I too am blue ink challenged!

We remain enriched, enlivened and empowered by Barbaro's spirit!

Renee,

Just now getting a chance to read through today's posts.

The horse council you mentioned earlier as having been at the Horse Show you attended: were they by chance the Unwanted Horse Coalition? I saw these folks earlier this year at the PA Horse World Expo, and had the same reactions to their attitude you did.

LissaPA

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Joan in delaware

You have mail

# Oops, just saw Nancy's post...I apologize for being inappropriate. (Blowing kisses to Alex and Tim as I don my dunce cap and go place my nose in a circle on the blackboard! I really had to do that once in elementary school..extremely unpleasant!)

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Lissa,
No it was not them.It was our own here in CT.

Verna,
I will never be the same after being with the Fresians. Nancy...good memory. :)

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Nancy, Big Oops...LOL Enjoy the pictures...LOL
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Renee.. What I said to Nancy above...LOL
I will send YOU the pix then.
See what happens when you read too fast.

Love,
Verna

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OMG, I forgot the best part. Silly me. All the horses burried their heads on my chest against Barbaro, I had my picture t on. The Fresians were kissing him and nibbling at him, one would not leave him alone, I thought he was going to lick or kiss Barbaro right off. The Barbaro effect is so strong. That gave me a weird feeling. I got alot from people...awe Barbaro.

IF YOU WANT TO MAKE EXTRA CALLS, HERE'S THE DAILY LIST FOR THE NATIONAL CALL/FAX CAMPAIGN:

Cross post:

Please contact the following Senators today asking that they cosponsor S. 311.

KENTUCKY
Senator Mitch McConnell
Fax #: 202-224-2499
Phone #: 202-224-2541
DC Address:
361A Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-1702

Senator Jim Bunning
Fax #: 202-228-1373
Phone #: 202-224-4343
DC Address:
316 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-1703

LOUISIANA
Senator David Vitter
Fax #: 202-228-5061
Phone #: 202-224-4623
DC Address:
516 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-1804

MINNESOTA
Senator Norm Coleman
Fax #: 202-224-1152
Phone #: 202-224-5641
DC Address:
320 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-2303

PLEASE NEVADA FOB,
MAKE YOUR CALLS TODAY AND PLEASE CALL THE NATIONAL LIST!
OUR HORSES ARE BEING KILLED TODAY AGAIN AT CAVEL.

PLEASE ASK YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO CALL AS WELL!

WE NEED ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET>>>>>>
THESE HORSES ARE TOO PRECOUS TO LET THIS HAPPEN.
SOMETHING NEEDS TO HAPPEN,
WE NEED TO GET OUR LAWMAKERS TO LISTEN TO US!!

YOU ARE ALL SO AWESOME!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

KELLI, NEVADA FOB

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Help

Can someone show Joan and I, how to blue link a email address to the post here on TWR? Can it be done?

Debbie,

Thanks so much for getting to me so quickly with blue ink instructions!!!!!!

***************DELAWARE***************************
PLEASE JOIN US IN OUR CALLS TO SENATOR BIDEN

email me jmdillon@fhhlc.com and join our group!!!

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FRIAR TUCK...still looking for your message to me, or were you just being curious when you asked if I was still here earlier today?
Nancy

I thought I'd share my horse's story, he knows all too well what happens when people "Dont get it"

In the fall of 1996, I had sadly parted with my last horse, considering I had outgrown him in size and ability. I was in a bad state financially, and it was a good decision. I sold Rolex to a good friend who was going to use him as a lesson horse. So with a lot of tears (still there occasionally) we parted company. For financial reasons, I also parted with all of my tack, down to my last brush.
Not wanting to fall in love with another horse that I couldn't truly afford, I stayed as far from horses as I could manage. Until Thanksgiving Day 1997 I was successful. The phone rang with a respected friend of mine on the line. She said, and I quote,.... I found the perfect horse for you. I'm like, I can't do it, I don't want to give my heart to another horse. Find someone else. She persisted for two weeks, and finally, to get her off my case I went to see the horse.
We drove the ten miles to a small "farm" using that term loosely. In the field, which isn't much larger then my backyard (1/4 acre.) I could see six horses and ponies. 2 appaloosas, 2 paints and 2 miniature horses. The mud was appalling that they were standing in, they were covered in mud. Their feet were in a sad state of neglect and you could see every rib on every single horse. My eyes caught sight of a small, black and white leopard app gelding who seemed to be begging for help. He was by far the worst off.
I went to the front door of the house, and practically broke it down. I was like, what do you want for that black and white leopard appaloosa in your front yard. They stood there and stared at me like I was an alien. The husband spoke up and said we want 1500 dollars for him. I looked back at this pathetic creature standing there still staring in my direction. At which point I lost my temper and screamed..."What is it going to take for me NOT to call the police?" Its your choice. He said, well if you don't call them, we'll give you Warrior for 500 dollars....... SOLD, kinda
Later I came back with a trailer to pick up "Warrior". The money changed hands and we went off on our way. What I failed to mention to the owner was that I had already contacted the Hanover County Humane Enforcement and they were on their way. The County seized all five remaining horses and they would all survive. They wouldn't have lived much longer with unclean water, no shelter and insufficent food.
Today "Warrior" or Apache as I call him is a happily retired 30 year old appaloosa gelding who is fat as a hog and living life as a babysitter to my best friend's weanling. He worked for 13 years as a lesson horse, as well as a trail guide. HE will never be sold, his future is secured, and to this day he's still my best friend. Thanks Apache, I love you forever

Gia
Thank you for saving those horses....tears.

Gia,
Thank you for the beautiful story. You heart must always be full for what you did. Rewards are great.
BRAVO.

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Gia
Thanks for sharing that with us, just love happy endings. Apache is one of the lucky ones.

Robyn,

Las Vegas' newspaper address is:

Las Vegas Review-Journal
1111 W. Bonanza Road
P.O. Box 70
Las Vegas, NV 89125

Go get 'em - and thanks so much for what you are doing!!

Dearest FOB Family,

Great work saving 1000 horses!!

I received my Barbaro greeting cards this weekend. They are so beautful and with the nicest words about the FOB's on the back of each card. I plan on framing one just for me. I'm so glad the money is going to the Barbaro fund. many thanks to the artist and all involved.

Let's keep calling, faxing, emailing, and praying!

Dear Alex,
Many thanks to you for all you do! I cannot wait for your book to be published!! I know it will be amazing! I'm ready to pre-order it now! :)

Hi Sabina! Nice to see you here! I hope you are completely recovered and life is great for you!

Gia,

Thanks for the beautiful story, you are an angel

Joan in DELAWARE

Over 1000 horses rescued!!!!! Way to go FOB's!
way to go!!! All in Barbaro's name!!

Re-post from Debra, Shelly, and Friar:

Strategy for Monday June 18

The last couple of weeks have been filled with many ups and downs. While we experienced a disappointment in the Cavel hearing, the good news is that we did pick up several new cosponsors.

We’ve been informed that the sponsors of this legislation do not want to proceed without an appropriate number of cosponsors. The target number they are looking for in the Senate is 60 (we now have 29) and the House is 218 (we now have 167) We MUST get more cosponsors for this to move forward and save our horses.

This week is also when many will be going to DC to lobby their legislators. We join with everyone in wishing them luck and thank them for their efforts. Here’s hoping for a VERY successful trip.

This week our lists will be concentrating on Senators. If they are new to the Congress, they will have no previous record on this subject. Please make sure that you SPECIFICALLY MENTION S311 when making your calls in order to avoid confusion with previous legislation that was passed in the Senate.
List of Senators for Monday (All new this year…no record)

Robert Casey D- PA
Phone: 202-224-6324
Fax: 202-228-0604
Aide: Alex Davis

Bob Corker R- TN
Phone: 202-224-3344
Fax: 202-228-1264

Amy Klobuchar D-MN
Phone: 202-224-3244
Fax: 202-228-2186

Bernard Sanders I-VT
Phone: 202-224-5141
Fax: 202-228-0776

Jon Tester D-MT
Phone: 202-224-2644
Fax: 202-228-8594

James Webb D-VA
Phone: 202-224-4024
Fax: 202-224-5432

Also, we desperately need state groups in the following:
Kentucky, Missouri, Michigan, Tennessee, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Vermont.
It won't take much of your time and Stephanie will get you all set up. If you can be a state leader please contact sbreaux1@verizon.net

Remember….WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE….let it be heard!!

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Note - the people on the TWR national list for today are all new to Congress with no track record on the antislaughter issue. Something to keep in mind when making the contacts there.

AFTER completing official marching orders - Any extra time/energy? - here's the extra list - 4 more Senators being targeted by other groups today - Monday June 18 - so our voices add to the impact. Be sure to mention S 311 by number.

THANKS everybody for all that you do.

Humanity Against Horse Slaughter target list - Monday 6/18 (I don't know the history re the issue on these)

KENTUCKY
-Senator Mitch McConnell
Fax #: 202-224-2499 Phone #: 202-224-2541

-Senator Jim Bunning
Fax #: 202-228-1373 Phone #: 202-224-4343

-Senator David Vitter
Fax #: 202-228-5061 Phone #: 202-224-4623

MINNESOTA
-Senator Norm Coleman
Fax #: 202-224-1152 Phone #: 202-224-5641

Goodnight Barbaro

Always...watch for your shiny star. My sounds like your equine friends and heavenly friends have alot going on. Dancing, games, love, and frens...great. Run painfree, sweetie.

Goodnight Fans/Family of Barbaro.

Stories like Cathy and Gia, and many, many others is what it is all about, rescuing, finding loving homes, stopping horses going to a brutal slaughter. We thank everyone of you. And Congratulations FOB's, 1000 horses...your hearts can soar with the mighty eagle...and be so proud that these horses have homes, to rest their weary heads. Thank you!!!

Please, let us continue to call, fax, email, letters, and even make extras, whatever it takes...we have to be heard. Horses are still being slaughtered and transporting across the borders and it is time that America wakes up, and stops this dirty little secret.

Remember each other, the Fallen Angels, the rescues, the ones suffering, and say a prayer for those who are in Washington...that their voices will be heard.

Have a lovely evening.

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Tim and Alex...thank you always.
Fitch, Apache, Buck, and so many, many more. WE ARE HERE
Renee...your trip to the horse rescue just made me so happy...thank you.

FYI

I've been asking the FOBs to buy raffle tickets for a "special" Barbara Livingston "Old Friends" book. I believe this book is very hard to find these days. Proceeds go to Miracle Horse Rescue with 25% going to the Laminitis Fund. Both very worthy causes. I just heard from Stephanie that they've received yet another call to pick up a severely starved & neglected horse. This will be the 3rd horse in 3 weeks they are taking in. Monies donated to buy these raffle tickets will help feed all the horses at Miracle Horse Rescue and let me tell you they are overflowing right now.

Here's the link to the thread at the forum for info on the raffle. $20 bucks for a ticket or 2 for $35 for an autographed "Old Friends". I KNOW how much we've all donated and that the efforts are ongoing. Please buy a ticket or two if you can.

http://forums.prospero.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=10713.1

TICKETS FOR BARBARA LIVINGSTON BOOK

Alex: at the risk of being gushy: you are amazing. To go to the New Holland auctions and see for yourself. Yes, breeders must become more responsible for what they breed. We have been singing this song vis a vis the racing greyhound for over 20 years in the USA.

I too have huge respect for those in rescue who go to these auctions and see the ones they can't save. To have to choose. I don't know if I could do this. To be outbid by a KB who knows what you're after and do so just for the spite of it...

Bless the rescue folk of the world. And bless you and Clancy for getting better aware.

I am so proud of being part of the FoB.

Good Night Everyone,
Have a good evening see you tomorrow.

Alex, I agree with Jonna, you are amazing to be able to go to the auction and see for yourself. Since you are in the bsuiness you could be the one to get word out and make a difference.

Barbaro,
I love you Sweet Spirit. Enjoy your night. Nicermaker dreams to you.

Dr. Richardson,
You are always in my thoughts. I hope your healing is getting easier.

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Gia
What a MIGHTY combination of guts and compassion you are. Good for you!

Glenda Jo

jessie and jonna,
Prayers and thoughts coming your way.

jessie...rooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

GIA! What a great story. Your friends was an angel is disguise for insisting that you go to look at the horses, and then the spirit of your Apache reached out to you in the wretched place.

I LOVE that you just about blew the "owners" away, and then scared the bejezzess out of them and got him for 1/3 of what the idiot had first demanded.

What a tale. Thank you so much for saving them all, and for bringing the tale to TWR so we can all enjoy your fiestiness...you rock. girl. And Apache: long may you wave!

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Support a Rescue and the Laminitis Fund

Hey I just got home and reading through these posts.

## Nancy your right about the private email thing. I do have one thing to say though...

IMO I feel that both Tim and Alex and of course Michael and Edgar are ALL the rare right type of horsmen. There are a lot of trainers, jockeys and who knows what that abuse horses... On this site, I feel that it is OK to talk about facts as long as they are facts. Remember Tim and the people I just mentioned DO NOT abuse horses. That iz why I feel that nothing has been said yet. I may be wrong but I feel that it should be known who is abusing horses out there. IT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AND IT NEEDS TO STOP!!!!!!

Public Awareness and letting everyone know what is going on is only going to "help" the horses......... Our family is NOT in that categorie so there is nothing to worry about there......

Edgar would never kick a horse. He is a horse lover and abuse? NOT!!!!!!! That is what makes a good jockey.... :-)

#####MICHIGAN FOBS?
Does Michigan only have two Barbaro Fans?

Are Joan and Wendy the only ones?

Please say it isn?t so.

Michiganders, Michiganians, Michiganites, Wolverines

Any way you want to say it we need your help in Michigan
Please join the Michigan Antislaughter Group ThePack?
Both Senators are Co-Sponsors.
But the aides in the HOUSE need to be aware of HR503 and it is more effective if they get calls from Michiganites.
It can be as simple as saying ?Please become a co-sponsor and support HR503?
You will receive an e-mail targeting the Reps who have not yet agreed to cosponsor. There are 2 or 3 names to call, fax or email each day Monday through Thursday.
Please contact me at elk555@aol.com or click on the link below
JoinMichigan

Alex-I just read on the discussion board that you made a visit today to New Holland. I look forward to reading more about your visit. As I've said before you are the human equivalent of Barbaro. I can think of no higher words of praise...

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"...and here comes Barbaro...the UNDEFEATED Barbaro...!!!!"

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

Pat G
aka PatCA
Proud Member
Fans of Barbaro

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Michelle,

Look at the posts at the top, I believe otherlyn said she was calling Michigan.

Robyn,

Newsday is the paper for Long Island, NY. Letters to editor go to:

John Mancini
Editor
Newsday
235 Pinelawn Road
Melville, NY 11747-4250

Thank you!

Alex,

Please post more about your visit to new Holland. It will be educational for those of us who do not attend these events.

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Michelle,

Sorry, I see you sent a note to otherlynn.

It looks like the 110th Congress has a target adjournment date of October 26th. OCTOBER 26TH!!!

Guys: join a state group. Head up a state group. Call. Call. Call. We have a scant three and some change months to get the American Horse Protection Act into law. Please. Please.

We are the FoBs. We need to get tougher about getting to our representatives. We are working hard, but we have to do better. I can't believe this is coming up so fast. It'll be Labor Day before we know it. We need to ask more of ourselves. And of each other.

For the love of Barbaro.

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Mary L:
I sent you an email today to your Wiki page email.
Hope you got it. The pictures of the doe and her triplets were amazing. What a blessing.

Hiya, FsOB! My thanks for Lou Ann in PA, BobbieB in NC, Jonna, & Karen in NV for the addresses for your communities' daily newspapers. I am almost finished with my letter as to why I am boycotting Belgian products and travel until Cavel stops killing American horses. I loved reading the story "Enough Is Enough" that Barb M. shared with the FLA Call Group. There was a "Paul Sorvino" who responded in a horse-frienly manner. Does anyone know if that is the renowned film actor Paul Sorvino? Wishing everyone a peaceful evening, RMH

#### To Jonna: May Jessie continue to thrive!
To Martita: I miss seeing the words of our muse. Hope all is well in NYC these days.
To Gia: What a great story about your adoption of Warrior! Here's to women who stand with the courage of their convictions. ####

#### And thanks to Karla from Long Island for the address for Newsday! Robyn ####

Goodnight Fans, and Friends, of Barbaro, the Big Boss Horse.

I called and talked today until I was blue in the face,as my Mother used to say, and I don't know if I made a chink in the wall or not but I hope so.

Thank you all for your stories and posts today about horses. It cheers me up when I get heart weary from talking to aides, etc.

See you tomorrow, and lead on Barbaro, we will follow.

So Very (8) Beautiful Stories Angels. For All Your Inspiration.

My Love To You.

Affirmed.

Hello Barbaro,

Well, the Heaven’s opened up today and doused us with rain! It was nice sitting inside and listening to the thunder and watching the flashes of lightning. It made being at work a little bit cozy...

Honey, I have been working some long hours in preparation for inventory (yuck!) but I manage to peek in every once in awhile on the Board.

I’m going to ask a favor of Alex right now...will you stay by my side?

I know he’s very busy and I (we) shouldn’t ask but he we go...are you coming?!

Alex, you mentioned that you went to New Holland today. Would you please consider giving us a description of your visit?

I know you will be selective with your visual descriptions in order to protect us yet also be accurate as to what is really going on.

Many of us will never have or take the opportunity, to attend such an auction and I would appreciate hearing more about this. Please educate people like myself.

Would you please?... Thank you.

Okay Honey, you can come out now! It’s all done. We’ll see if he heard us in the next couple of days!

Are you ready for bed? Let’s grab your blanket and cuddle you up for the night. After the rain, the air got cooler but still humid. We'll fluff the folds perfectly for nuzzling...

Your Dream Angels are patiently waiting and they are busy wringing out their wings! Were you guys over Minnesota today?! Ah, running races, of course!

Your healing is complete and strength will forever carry you through your days.

Barbaro, there may be a handsome and beloved chocolate lab approaching The Bridge soon. There are already tears here on Earth for him...

Would you please meet him and walk beside him as he crosses? No Honey, he can walk. He likes to walk! Him and his Mommy enjoy their walks together...

His name is Chip. His Mommy has tried everything she can think of to help him but it seems that he is needed in Heaven and will wait for his Mommy there.

Please have some treats and toys ready for him. He won't be in pain any longer so he will be ready to play!

We will be here for his Mommy.

Good night Honey. Sweet dreams to you. Remember, I love you so much. XXOOxxoo

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Hello Hope,

I hope that the humid weather hasn't made you too miserable these past few days. And I also hope that Little Laurie H. has been a good girl for you!

Are you ready for your blanket? We'll pull it up high and fluff the folds just right for nuzzling.

Little Laurie H. still enjoys touching you while you sleep so we'll leave a bit untucked...

Your Dream Angels are nearby and already yawning! It seems that you are going to nod off right away Hope!

Good night Hope. I love you very much! Sleep well and sweet dreams to you Little One. xxooxxo

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Hello Little Laurie H.,

So, you know I'm going to ask...have you been naughty or nice?!

I hope you've been a good girl...I really need to email someone about this!

Let's grab your blanket and tuck you in. Tonight is supposed to be a clear night so Little One, when you see your very first star tonight, close your eyes good and tight. Think of a wish...anything at all.

Whisper your wish to Barbaro. He can keep a secret...and he makes wishes come true. Just ask Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Michael Matz, Peter Brette, Edgar Prado, Eduardo...

Good night Little Laurie H. Shhhhhh. I love you. Sweet dreams Sweetheart...xxoxox

KENTUCKY call group is off and running. I've talked to Steph and agreed to head the Kentucky group. Let's contact our senators and reps to cosponsor and get to the finish line. It's easy and doesn't take long. If you live in Kentucky, please contact me at Kntckyblgrass8@aol.com. Your help is greatly needed and appreciated. Thanks.

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ROBYN - yes, it was very likely "the" Paul Sorvino...both he and Mira are big horse enthusiasts- they rehab off-track t'breds!

Check out this list - it's fascinating to see who appears here!

SAPL LIST OF ANTI-SLAUGHTER SUPPORTERS

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Jonna... October huh? Well, OK that tells us, at least me, it has to be stepped up. Thank you for the heads up on the time frame.Will be trying to think of more ways to get the lawmakers attention!!! (if that is even possible)
Again, thanks. And soooo glad to hear Jessie is coming along so well. Give her a kiss from me :)

Love,
Verna

ATTENTION EVERYONE MESSAGE FROM ANGELA
...Angela left some instructions for us ALL on the DB so please everyone go check out the message.She said June 19-25 are National Call-In Days and we NEED to MAKE A LOT OF NOISE WHEN THEY ARE THERE IN D.C. WE NEED TO RING THOSE PHONES OFF THE WALL and OVERWHELM THOSE FAXES !!!!!

I NEED SOMEONE to go to the DB and BLUELINK ANGELA'S MESSAGE EVERYWHERE....sorry I'm computer challenged!!!! PULLLEASE and THANK YOU...

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Shirl,
I am from Ohio, but I would be glad to call for KY. The Ohio list is short on some days and I have the time. I will email you if that is OK?

Love,
Verna

##Laurie

Thanks for Talking to Barbaro about Becky and Chip. It is so comforting to know that he will be waiting to greet Chip as he crosses. Chip has fought the good fight just like Barbaro did. He and Chip will have much to discuss. Chip will fit in fine with all his Mom's Frens while he waits for her to come to him someday. He is coming in a day or so Barbaro, so please show him the ropes up there. I know you will.

Leslie in MN

Leslie in MN

URGENT - NATIONAL CALL-IN DAYS

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Laurie,

I remember hearing about Chip around the time of Barbaro's birthday. I am so sorry to hear that he is not going to make it. I bet it is breaking Becky's heart. I will pray for both of them. Tell her Barbaro will be there to comfort Chip.

Verna, that would be great if you can call for KY. Yes, please email me and thanks so much. Shirl

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MJ,

Leslie in MN and I will be sure to remind Becky that Barbaro will be there for her Chip.

We will also remind Becky that her famblee is here for her. Yes MJ, "my heart literally feels like it has broken in two"...Becky's exact words.

Thank you MJ for your prayers, post and concern.

Becky also mentioned that she soon "will be alone." Becky, you will NEVER be alone. We are here. With love and understanding, and shoulders to cry on. We are here...for you.

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Hi Leslie,


Chip will be at my side all the way. He'll have an easy trip, we all do. On the way, I'll fill him in on how easy it is to fit in here, because of the love you all have given us... the care, concern and compassion. We carry it in our hearts and weave that into the most beautiful robe and give it to the newest one here!


There will be more of us to meet him than just me, there always are. I hope you rest easy tonight knowing Chip is in your heart and will be there forever. You can get real quiet at night and he will be there, just like that! That's what I do every night when I remember my people. We'll take good care of your boy, promise.


Love, Barbaro

#######Laurie H What happened to Chip. :-( I am in the dark here. :-( Your post looks like he is going to be with Barbro and his mommy needs us now. I used to have a black lab and OMG I can just imagine what mommy is going through... I am soooooooooo sorrry....

OCTOBER 26th?????????????????????
Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh What the ?????? Why so late????? When are you guys going to Washington? The 24th????

### Uncle Alex..... Yeah as hard as it may be and you are really good at what to post and what not to post.... Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze an up-date....... I really want to get MORE of the media involved here.... I am sending you a private email because I need to address something... NO it has NOTHING to do with the FOB's.... I love you all.... I just need Uncle Alex....... :-) U will lead me the right direction.......

BARBARO........ Luv you Luv you Luv you.... Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze take Chip and walk beside him OK? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze get him used to your heavenly home and give him lots and lots and lots of loves.... Kisses on the nose from your soft nose.... Barbaro.... I really miss you.... Today, I missed you more than usual...... Why???? I cannot believe you are not on Earth anymore....Maybe I finally came out of the shell..... You are really not here... You are so in my heart big buddy....... Love you with all my heart......

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Nina,

I just checked here before going off to bed and saw your post.

Fellow FOB Becky has tried everything to help her chocolate lab, Chip. I don't want to post anything specific in case I don't have it correct, but Becky is preparing Chip for his transition over The Bridge.

Her heart is broken. She is going to spend the night and tomorrow, spoiling him. She can't get him to eat...

Her email sounds so helpless and lost. It will haunt me tonight while I try to sleep. I don't know what to do to help her...

Thank you for asking Nina. Becky needs love and support...

NancyinCT THANKS!!!! Can you bluelink this again tomorrow a couple of times too????? Just so everyone sees it again????

Goodnight ALL...great tuck-in LaurieH !!!!
Going to check on our two MHR blessings..HUGS
Peace and Love

Laurie H,

I will keep Becky and Chip in my thoughts. That is not easy.

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Laurie
Thank you so much for including Chip in your tuck-in with Barbaro. I'm still crying rivers of tears but I took Chip out for a little walk tonight and cooked up a Bison steak for him. He did manage to eat that and for a fleeting moment, I forgot about what is going on.

It seems that maybe he is staying with me long enough to help me figure out how to cope with all of this. I really don't know if that is possible.

To all the rest of the Barbaro famblee who have kept Chip in your thoughts and prayers, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I'll try to spoil him for whatever time I have left. Grama is down to take care of him this week, while I try to fake myself through work.

Barbaro, please meet Chip at the other side of the Rainbow Bridge when it's his time. He spent many nights up with me, when we worried about you.

I'll ALWAYS Believe in Miracles,
I'll ALWAYS Believe in Barbaro.

Becky and Chip

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MARIBEL - I'll be happy to blue-link the National Call-In info tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday. It took me a bit of trial and error to master that skill, but now there's no stopping me!

SUSAN IN SARATOGA - thank you for your beautiful post from Barbaro about Chip. I wish you posted more often because whenever you do it is very sensitive and well worth reading! Thanks!

Nancy

Nancy in CT...THANKS !!! You're THE BEST!!!!
NOW...I AM GOING TO SLEEP!!! HUGS

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Shirl, I sent you an e-mail, I want to help, too:)

KENTUCKY HAS A STATE LEADER!!!!!

YIPPEE-SKIPPY!!!!!!!!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

REPOST
Hi guys..by chance did anyone save the post from Joe at TB Friends last week about the 17 yr old girl and her horse Barney? I thought I did but can't locate it...that story really touched me and I would love to send it to someone. If anyone knows how I can find that on the TB friends site ...please let me know. And while on that subject...thanks Debbie for posting the TB Friends site everyday...always makes me smile...gotta love that guy...Tamme

Posted by Tamme at June 18, 2007 6:15 PM

I loved that post so much I posted it at the DB and also reprinted it here. Here's the DB link:

http://forums.prospero.com/TimWoolley/messages?msg=10856.1

Oh what the heck - here it is again:

What Her Rescue Horse Means To One Young Lady

(get out the kleenex) Excerpt from Joe at TB Friends, Weds 6/13

An amazing letter in the regular mail from Pete (Pete is a girl and 17 years old) who lives in Reno. Pete went to a feed lot in a town called Fallon, and saved the life of a 22 year old thoroughbred gelding. She named him Barney, because he prefers staying inside the barn. Pete plays softball on a championship team. She has won awards as a member of the debate team. She watched as her older sister gave birth. At a concert Pete met Carrie Underwood, her idol, and they talked for 20 minutes. All that has happened to Pete in her life, and nothing compares to Barney. She would go to the barn before school. To the barn after school. And now summer vacation is here, and Pete is with Barney all day long. She wanted me to know she knows. The overwhelming joy. The giddiness she feels each morning. Barney has a racing tattoo and Pete did the research. He made $170.00 dollars as a race horse. Never finished better than fifth. We end with the following from Pete:

I would read your morning journal and think wow, this guy is a radical. No one could love horses that much. Get a life man. And then Barney became one with me, and he is my heart. The day I brought him to the barn he was thin and miserable. He wanted nothing to do with me. A lifetime of neglect, and why should I be any different? A month later, and he was gaining weight. Early in the morning, I was late for first period, and I took off his blanket and put his feed out. Gave him a kiss and said see you tonight. And Barney whimpered. I got to my car and he cried out for me. I turned to see him pacing. He was still crying. I went back to him and he layed his head on my shoulder and we stayed that way for the longest time. He would let out another whimper. I never did go to first period. He is my life. I have never loved anyone this much. And now I understand about the things you say on your morning journal. Barney makes me feel like I know the secret to life. Taking care of each other. And by the way Joe, Barney likes country on his barn radio.

Pete

Enjoy your scalding hot Wednesday, and be sure to hug your horses...
Joe

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Becky,
I know I emailed you earlier but I wanted to say once more I am thinking of you and your baby Chip. It is always the enormity of our love, that creates the severity of our loss. It is so hard to let go and we are never truly ready. I am proud to have gotten to see a beautiful picture of that gorgeous boy. I am proud to know such a person as yourself. You are an amazing friend, as are Leslie and Laurie.

Barbaro, I have a little favor to ask please. Show Chip around when he comes to the Rainbow Bridge. He will be that beautiful chocolate boy with a shiny gleam in his eye, and a big wagging otter tail. He will be missing his mama Becky so much. She also will miss him as he was her best friend/hairy child. Tell him they will see each other one day later on.

I have another friend named Becki. Her 14 year old best friend Jackie,a rottweiler, died Sat. Please help her, she could hardly walk, or see very well and was very arthritic. Let her know that her mama loved her and tried so hard to keep her on earth. She went in her sleep.

BARBARO-I LOVE YOU BIG OLE BOY

PRAYERS FOR ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL

###LaurieH

Man sooooooooooooooooo sad.... I will keep them in my prayers. How old is the dog? Is there anything that can be done? I will help if there is....

### Uncle Alex.... Please go fetch your emails K? Have fun riding tomorrow and give Chelokee a great big kiss on the nose for me if you can... I love that horse....... He IZ a genuine Champ!!!!!!!

Sweet Dreams Barbaro...... We are doing the work you started and we are doing it well.... If we fall, give us a nudge K? Sometimes things are so hard to bear because of all your frens......
:( I want all your frens to be happy healthy horses..... THAT IZ the goal... :)

Hi, Barbaro - still miss you.

Confession - I just didn't feel like talking to aides yesterday so for the first time since I can remember I waited until after hours and left messages on voicemails instead. Feel guilty but just needed a break. I did put antislaughter flyers up on Sunday at the last two barns at the edge of the trails in Elgin IL (Cook County). I do that every time I make the trip to the "old" trails.

After playing "catch-up" for the Comments I missed over the weekend (great trailride with Shona in the "old" woods) - HOORAY for COWBOY! I know the situation can change in a heartbeat, but I left for the country having read that he was too far gone due to starvation and was scheduled to be put down; and came back to read that 3 vets pronounced him fit to try to save (apparently no irreversible damage to vital organs, and all vital signs within normal limits) - and that sweet starved Appie is being given the chance. Kudos to all who are striving to save him. (thread at DB under "world's skinniest horse" or something like that)

I wanted to respond to a few posters. Hello and best of everything to all of you - but two I have to single out today...

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Lisa Leach - I got your email with the foal photo and responded via email before I read your happy announcement posted on 6/18 @ 2:34 a.m. and want to say out loud in front of Alex and everyone:
I AM KVELLING MIT NACHAS for you and your famblee. Always felt close to you from when we both learned of our lives with boxers. Shuddered until you got Mink back. FYI - Lisa is one of several FOBs who need extra eyes to let them know of worthy situations needing material assistance; and periodically I send out emails to the effect of "If I could, I would . . . " donate to a particular cause - and they do (if they hadn't noticed it and donated already).

As to "turning blue" - Rosie's Filly (Bobby's Lil Angel) at MHR came out of a red/sorrel/chestnut (?) mare and the daddy was a blue roan. She was born appearing bay (dark points [lower legs] and mane and tail) - but now Stephanie reports she is shedding the baby coat and coming in blue - like her daddy. That probably is happening to your little charmer.

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Lynne Brown - ladee at da fens - re your post at 6/18, 4:09 a.m. - your description of meeting a friend of a friend, first non-FOB you ever met who knew who Peter Brette was and was totally into the Barbaro story - as you put it -

"...someone I didn't have to explain it all to..."

Priceless. Now and then at a music venue I will run into people like that and boy what a treat.

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Some stuff from my recent anecdotage -

I watched the KY Derby on a bigscreen TV at the home of Jeannette, an old friend of mine who is also friends with (and not too far from) my pal in Elgin who maintains the shareboard on Shona; met for the first time, and was sloppily loved on, by her 13 yr old boxer-pit mix named Bully (short for Bulldoser) who was nearing the end. He died on Preakness weekend. His mom (the one with the big screen TV) waited exactly one week, and then both for her and for the surviving dog, a 6 yr old girl, friendly border collie/lab mix, she and her partner went to a local nokill shelter and came home with Jasper, 7 wk old lab. Met the new baby this weekend. OY!

My Most Memorable Moment of the weekend (and this, in context of what I've described as the most perfect trailride - "into the sunrise and through the mist, and over the countryside" - followed by a dip in my friend's aboveground pool, along with her new 8 week old lab puppy Jasper and his new big sister - what a hoot):

It was a little after 9 am; I was already back from my crack-of-dawn ride, Shona was put up for the day; and before returning to my pal's to drop off the hackamore and saddlepad before heading for the pool - I stopped around the corner from where Shona lives at Shanty's old barn (where I buy eggs from chickens who live like real chickens), to drop off antislaughter flyers (Illinois edition). Met a couple with 3 horses cavorting in the outdoor ring (as I learned, theirs, and a grandchild's); asking me about entrances to the trails, depths of water crossings and such, and when they found out I'd been on those trails since the late 70's - and ascertaining my penchant for early rides - well, they want me to be their "Sherpa" is what she called it. They too want to ride early in the hot weather. Really hope they call! I do so love doing that - passing on what I have learned. Know all the side trails and byways etc etc - but riding alone and without a cell phone, on such a very tall mare, I limit us to the main trails. Will be able to explore more once again. Whoo Hoo! Turns out she used to keep a horse in Dyer IN - that's where my QH Joe was when he died - and knows the guy I got my next two mares from - such a small horse world!

And now, another best friend (who I'd have wound up with if in 1982 he weren't allergic to cats!) just came by and soon as he checks out Fred's new guitar and we hang out a bit, I will get to the phones and call live people today. Being a voluntarily disbarred lawyer, I think of myself as the unlicensed mouthpiece for the voiceless horses.

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Couple more mentions: Thank you to the people who have volunteered to head up the Kentucky and what is the other new State - is it Kansas? - State groups. I really think the concentrated calls/faxes from the people in the legislators' own States is extremely important at this stage of the political game. But what do I know?

As I say in my comical musical act -

I'm just a half-baked Kosher ham from Hammond . . .

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

PS - New pics with me & Shona up at my website - click on my sig below and then on "more horsey pics" link at the right under the band pic that's up. The last shot - the cat impersonating the MGM lion - is DeeDee, one of the two girls who live with my pal who shareboards Shona.