Oooh. A possible first post of the day!

Good morning FOB's! Strength to the Washington Warriors. Love to Barbaro. Thanks to Alex and Tim.

Anybody have an update on Cal? He sure was hard to tuck in last night...fiesty guy...

Have a great day!

Where do I begin? Let me start by saying I have a lot of medication cursing through me, and I hope I make sense.
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Laurie H. In case you ever wondered, Your tuckin's are really a gift from Heaven. I slept like rock last night. Best nights sleep I had in a week. They do work. I am so Honored to be part of your tuck in. I will never forget this. Thank you so much.
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Harriette, Thank-you for calling and checking on me. I could really use some chocolate. I can't give up all my vices.
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To all of you who sent prayers, E-mails, and well wishes, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love all of you guys. What a great family.

Please everyone, remember we have FOBs in Wash DC today, doing their best to get the message across and gain more co-sponsors! We can underscore the support for HR503 and S311 with our calls, emails, and faxes going to the offices while they are there! Big day on the Hill for our voices to be heard!

HOOSIERS FOR HORSES!!!

The Indiana FOB group needs you to help contact our legislators - it's very easy and rewarding to boot.

Email me at cynsear@aol.com to get started. If you have just five extra minutes a day, you can make a difference!!!

cyn

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CAL-
I certainly hope that the nights sleep helped you feel better. Make sure you are drinking plenty of liquids, dude! Take all your meds and be sure to follow Drs. orders so you can recover faster. We have wondered how you were faring. I have had that dreaded pneumonia more than once, and it is no picnic! Take care of yourself, and BEHAVE so as not to overexert yourself and get all exhausted. It is not condusive to healing, but we all know that CHOCOLATE does help! YUM.

Sorry Alex!-I know we are not supposed to chat. I did not have Cals email. :0)

Jonna
Your right,
I too just got off the phone with an aide in Bachus's office. He doesn�t have an aide assigned to the bill. Told him of the letter I received from Bachus and how it referred to the wrong bill. And wish to clear up the matter, and ask why the congressman has not co-sponsored this year. Because he did in 2006

Told him I am a fan of Barbaro and we helped close the slaughter plants in Texas and Illinois is next to be closed. And how important this bill passing is, because the horses are being shipped to Mexico and Canada. Let's just say I did most of the talking. He did not say that they were considering support of HR 503

Just that he would tell Bachus.

Everyone keeping!

I just saw the wonderful film THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY at the AFI documentary film festival in Washington�its amazing to see it, see the Kentucky Derby in a great theater on a huge screen! And the Barbaro scenes, so poignant since of course no one knew what was ahead.

The Hennegan brothers hope to make people who hadn�t been interested in horses or racing see how fascinating both can be and hope for national distribution, hope to be at other big festivals. If anyone has distribution contacts, I know they won�t be disappointed in the film�so amazing to see the whole thing after seeing a few clips.
The Q and A was fascinating after the film. I just hope the movie gets to be shown in theaters � the audience reaction was so good

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Cal,

Please continue to take care of yourself and although I'm not a prime example of following "doctor's orders", please listen to your medical Team. Pneumonia is nothing to mess with...

Take care Cal. We're here if you need us and we'll be waiting for you...

##### Barbro.... I love you big guy and as always will be working on all of the things that I can to help your friends.

To everyone on this board... I wish you all the best and the luck in the world helping the horses. God knows I will never stop. It has become a way of life for me now.

Take Care and God Bless You All............

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ANYONE who wants my e-mail.

cal_21_58@yahoo.com

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My Goodness....I'm number 6?????

Good Morning Famblee:)

Alex, I too, am glad no deer sightings this a.m. with Tale of the Cat...love that name:) Sorry about the rain:/ bothersome, I am sure! Hope your cable is back up and running soon!

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Cal- So glad to see your post this morning..keep resting and healing...we need you here! I'm pretty sure Harriette will part with some chocolate for you:) Won't you Harriette?! haha!

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Faxes are sent:) Calls are made:) YIPPEE SKIPPY!!

Everyone have a wonderful day today...keep marching and carrying our MOST wonderful

RED/WHITE/BARBARO:) We WILL WIN:) He is helping us!!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

A Prayer #####

Lord God, we thank thee for thy servants who
are today in the struggle ,
for the hearts and minds of the Congress.
Bless them as they go about our Capitol city, our halls of power.
Sharpen their minds, make nimble their voices,
let them reach the unreached, the unsigned,
let a thought streak through the walls to the barricaded minds and open them to the cry of the horses of our nation.
Let our elected ones protect our defenseless ones.
In Jesus' name, amen.

Jockey Molina to Meet With Stewards Over Kicking Incident
by Linda Dougherty
Date Posted: June 20, 2007
Last Updated: June 20, 2007

Philadelphia Park jockey Victor Molina waived his right to a notice of a formal hearing Tuesday and will instead meet with track stewards on Friday to discuss his actions prior to the third race on Monday, which resulted in his indefinite ejection from the track.

Molina, a 27-year veteran, was ejected after Philadelphia Park received numerous telephone and e-mail complaints from television viewers who had seen him kick the 2-year-old colt, Yes Yes Ohyes, in the stomach as he was removing his tack after the horse was ordered scratched by the track veterinarian. The horse flipped in the starting gate, pinning Molina briefly, and then hit Molina in the head and chest.

Molina said he was “very sorry” for what he did, and explained that the horse hit him hard and he lost his temper. “It’s the first time I’ve done anything like that … I make a living off these animals and don’t want to hurt them,” he said.

Sal Sinatra, Philadelphia’s director of racing, said he has urged Molina to talk with the media in order to express how sorry he is about the incident, and that he intends to do so.

Jockey Tony Black, the president of the group Philadelphia Park Jockeys, which represents the riders, said he was with Molina Tuesday when they met with Sinatra and track stewards. He said that track management, claiming the racetrack is ‘private property,’ was technically within their rights to eject Molina.

“There’s been a lot of pressure on them to do something,” said Black. “This incident has gotten so much attention because it was broadcast on TVG.”

Black, who has known Molina for more than 20 years, said, “Victor (Molina) is always so cool, calm and collected … he doesn’t even raise his voice in the jock’s room. One of the officials said to him (Tuesday), ‘we don’t even have a file on you.’ He really regrets what happened, and I’ll bet something like this will never happen again.”

Black also added that there has been an overwhelming amount of support on the Philadelphia Park backstretch for Molina, who is known for his quiet nature and hard work.

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Ten days left for the Raffle of the one of a kind Old Friends Book by Barbara Livingston!

Support a Rescue and the Laminitis fund!. Miracle Horse rescue will donate 25% of all proceeds to Laminitis Fund in memory of Sierra a MHR resident who recently lost her battle with Laminitis

Old Friends Book Raffle!!

I will try to post updates on the goings on here in D.C. as well as requested follow-on actions for all of us:

Just spoke with Sue. They just left Sen. Biden's office. The meeting went well; Sen. Biden's staff listened intently on what was being presented. It is requested that everyone who can call Sen. Biden's office to ask for his support/co-sponsorship of S311.

Sen. Joseph Biden [DE]
E-mail: senator@biden.senate.gov
Phone: (202) 224-5042
Fax: (202) 224-0139

MORNING REPOST

Good Morning FOB's

STRATEGY FOR WEDNESDAY JUNE 20

We understand there’s good news coming out of DC from those who have gone to lobby their legislators. Can’t wait to hear all about it. We join with everyone in wishing them luck and thank them for their efforts. Here’s hoping for a VERY successful trip. Let’s light up those phone lines this week in support of our friends who have gone the extra mile!!

As you know, 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 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 Wednesday
Senators (S311)

George Voinovich - OH
Phone: 202-224-3353
Fax: 202-228-1382

Thad Cochran - MS
Phone: 202-224-5054
Fax: 202-224-9450

Harry Reid - NV
Phone: 202-224-3542
Fax: 202-224-7327

James Demint - SC (Cosponsored last year)
Phone: 202-224-6121
Fax: 202-228-5143

John Kyl - AZ
Phone: 202-224-4521
Fax: 202-224-2207

Barack Obama - IL
Phone: 202- 224-2854
Fax: 202- 228-4260
Aide: Elizabeth Olson

AND, don't forget to call your OWN reps.

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

Thanks and have a great day.
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at June 20, 2007 1:18 PM

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Senator Patty Murray (WA) has been getting LOTS OF CALLS FROM YOU GUYS...so, imho we should keep hitting them with MORE positive calls. Onward.
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Prayer for success for all the FoBs in Washington today...and for all the FoBs all over this big, amazing country of ours who succeed at many things despite the tangled mess in DC. We need to keep in mind that this will all be over for another year in late October. The 110th Congress will be adjourned for the year.

Then we'll have to start all over. And of course, we'll do that if we have to. But I for one, would rather make this world safe for our horses THIS YEAR. (Plus, I'm getting a lot crabbier and demanding as time goes by. God Knows how my long patience will be by 2008.)
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Much as I try, cannot forget that horses are being slaughtered in Illinois this day. This beautiful, early summer day. It seems incongruous that this beauty and that obscenity can take up space in the same place. We need to take Cavel down once and for all with S311 or HR503.

Please, keep calling, and those who can, push. Look what it's done for Barb, The Queen of Comments in AZ? We just need to redirect our anger, sorrow and frustrations to the phone work, faxes and emails.

And people who want to be candidates for President need to know that if they DO NOT back stopping slaughter in the US, that 80% of Americans will be informed of their choices...and they may very well lost supporters through that one choice.

It may just be that the overwhelming issues like Iraq, universal healthcare, immigration are so complex and upsetting to voters that they will cling to something to elegant and perfect and simple and humane as keeping American horses SAFE> It just might be.

So keep on keepin' on. The horses are calling to us. Please hear their voices.

All Rainbows To Our Horses, The Angels Here, Our Angels In D.C.

Angel Cal Rainbows To You.

MyLove To You.

Affirmed.

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"There is no other creature which has so deeply affect man's imagination, entered his soul and captured his heart as the horse." Richard Adams, author.

Now if we can capture the ones in Washington to see what all of us see...SAVE OUR HORSES, SET THEM FREE TO LIVE LIFE TO THEIR FULLEST.

senator Thad Cochoran getting LOTS of positive call suppporting S311!!! GO FOBS! GO!!!
Strike while the danged iron is hot!
202 224-5054!!!!! Go get 'em Red Riders!!!

(Jonna on a roll today, look out.)

Laurie H., I posted earlier, but it got wiped out. How is your little helper/mascot, Bart? What's the little guy up to today? Please give him lots of love from me today.

Inventory? UGH! Good luck with that!

Have a very good day,
Kathy S.

GOOD MORNING SWEET PRINCE!!

Good morning FOB'S! Wishing you all a blessed day.

Prayers and love to all.

BLB!!

FOB FOREVER!!

Karen - TN

Prayers for our Famblee who are "speaking for those who can not speak" in DC. May they reach the hearts of our Congress to stop the slaughter of our horses.

CALLING ALL CALIFORNIANS

Join us at the beach, desert or in our beautiful mountains making calls to our Congress. The more voices speaking for our horses the better our chances of gaining more co-sponsors.

The State Call Groups have proven the single most effective method of gaining support.

Good morning all - as we start our day, here's some inspirational reading to keep in mind when getting down to the business of contacting those recalcitrant legislators.

Crosspost from the Forum - wanted you all to see not only the update from Stephanie of MHR on new arrival Fred, the junkyard horse whose companion died from the same neglect that Fred survived, but also Steph's account of her nephew's reaction to seeing a starved horse. IMO, passing this character trait on to the younger generation(s) is our only hope as a species. Enjoy, and let's save the horses by getting the federal legislation passed. Time's a wastin' . . . CJ

From: MaryLOhio Jun-19 6:48 pm
To: ALL (24 of 33)
11102.24 in reply to 11102.23

Here is something from Stephanie at MHR :

FIRST THING, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY FOR FRED. WILL BE SCHEDULING VET FOR DENTAL WORK (DESPERATELY NEEDED), SHOTS AND EXAM. ALSO WANTED TO SHARE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, FRED AND HIS STABLEMATE HAD ONLY BEEN IN THE CARE OF THIS INDIVIDUAL FOR SEVEN MONTHS AND FRED HAD OBVIOUSLY BEEN THE STRONGER OF THE TWO. THIS PERSON HAD ALL OF HER ANIMALS REMOVED.

I hope this finds everyone doing well this morning! I went out at 4:30 this morning to check on Fred. He is doing real well. He was a bit timid this morning, but he will get use to everyone coming around him. I sat outside for a bit this morning and watched Spirit chasing the turkey herd out of his pen, he is quite the stinker.

A little story to tell you, my nephew who is 7 years old is out here in Paws Rump, visiting with Grandma and Grandpa. He was here when Fred arrived, he looked at him for the longest time and finally spoke up. He looked up at me and asked why his bones were sticking out, and I explained that he was not being fed and that he was hungry. He was quiet for a few minutes and he looked at me again, and said "well when I grow up I will never let the animals be hungry because they are our friends" That statement really tugged on my heart strings. On a lighter note, he was standing in front of Baby B's stall, she had her head sticking out and they both stood there looking at one another, finally Cody reached out put both of his hands on her cheeks and kissed her on the nose and said, You won't be hungry. Wow, if everyone thought that way. Baby B was totally fascinated with this little person, it was cute.

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

Peace Love Hope 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 - Keep FOB lj's partner, jockey "Diamond Jim" in your thoughts today and send prayers, hopes, good wishes his way; he's undergoing surgery for a badly broken arm & damaged rotator cuff resulting from a recent track accident; his injuries turned out to be worse than originally thought.

***repost before Alex turned the page this morning

From the Grandfathers:
Friendship is held to be the severest test of character. It is easy, we think, to be loyal to family and clan, whose blood is our own veins. Love between man and woman is founded on the mating instinct and is not free from desire and self-seeking. But to have a friend, and to be true under any and all trials, is the mark of a man!

(Ohiyesa)

One can never have too many frens!!!

Barbaro and I are asking his frens to email me your stories about how Barbaro affected your life, what you are doing for his legacy, what made you love him, why you are still here months after his passing, etc.

I am compiling these stories for a hopeful book about us, the Family of Barbaro. I hope to entitle
the book Barbaro: Another Comfortable Night.
Those are the words we waited to hear for eight months. Those eight months are when we laughed together and cried together and bonded forever as a famblee.

I have more than 100 stories. They are all stories that need to be be heard. Barbaro was far more than a horse who ran 6 undefeated races.
Help tell the world the real story of Barbaro, from the people who he inspired, the average person, like you and me.

Email me your Barbaro story to

hgill@ qx.net

You can write as much or as little as you want.

### Laurie H, thank you for that sweet tuck in last night for Cal. I have sent it to him.

### Prayers of support for our frens in Washington this week

### Nina, can't wait to get your story

###Nancy in Huntington Beach, I will relay your get well wishes to Cal

## Rae & John .. I am so happy that you have the Barbaro painting. You truly GET IT !!!

'morning y'all

Alex, thanks for the perspective on Victor.
We're all human and we ALL MESS UP at one point or another. If we're fortunate, we learn from it.

here's to new cosponsors!

Greeting
Cards/Prints benefit Barbaro & Laminitis Funds

Cochoran's line is busy. Good going FOBs. Keep calling. While our frens are in DC lobbying for our horses let's keep the phone lines burning with support for HR503 & S311.

Late morning (psychic) skritches to the BBH and Triple Halo winner Barbaro, and all of his fabulous frens in Equine Heaven...!!!

REPOST SHELLEY A, DEBRA WI
WEDNESDAY 20 JUNE STRATEGY

Good Morning FOB's

STRATEGY FOR WEDNESDAY JUNE 20

We understand there’s good news coming out of DC from those who have gone to lobby their legislators. Can’t wait to hear all about it. We join with everyone in wishing them luck and thank them for their efforts. Here’s hoping for a VERY successful trip. Let’s light up those phone lines this week in support of our friends who have gone the extra mile!!

As you know, 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 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 Wednesday
Senators (S311)

George Voinovich - OH
Phone: 202-224-3353
Fax: 202-228-1382

Thad Cochran - MS
Phone: 202-224-5054
Fax: 202-224-9450

Harry Reid - NV
Phone: 202-224-3542
Fax: 202-224-7327

James Demint - SC (Cosponsored last year)
Phone: 202-224-6121
Fax: 202-228-5143

John Kyl - AZ
Phone: 202-224-4521
Fax: 202-224-2207

Barack Obama - IL
Phone: 202- 224-2854
Fax: 202- 228-4260
Aide: Elizabeth Olson

AND, don't forget to call your OWN reps.

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

Thanks and have a great day.
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at June 20, 2007 1:18 PM

Posted by: Debra, WI at June 20, 2007 3:57 PM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Here are the names of a few of the aides for Wed's list of Senators:

[Please note that I don't have the name for Reid (NV) if anybody gets it, please let us know!

George Voinovich - OH
Phone: 202-224-3353
Fax: 202-228-1382
Aide: Suzanne Anthony

Thad Cochran - MS
Phone: 202-224-5054
Fax: 202-224-9450
Aide: P.J. Waldrop (male)

Harry Reid - NV
Phone: 202-224-3542
Fax: 202-224-7327

James DeMint - SC (Co-sponsored last year)
Phone: 202-224-6121
Fax: 202-228-5143
Aide: Stacy Dillard

Jon Kyl - AZ
Phone: 202-224-4521
Fax: 202-224-2207
Aide: John Lee--out of the office this week: ask to leave him a message

Barack Obama - IL
Phone: 202- 224-2854
Fax: 202- 228-4260
Aide: Elizabeth Olson

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Kathy S.,

I'm afraid I've taken the art of spoiling Bart to a new level!

I usually have a cup of Diet Coke at my desk and moisture builds up along the outside of the cup. Bart had started the habit of laying down and licking the water from the cup.

But now, whenever I take a drink, Bart expects me to hold the cup up for him to lick it! This way he can just sit there and drink...

So, here I sit, holding a cup for THE CAT! Not too productive....

I will be sure to give the Little Love some Kathy pats and more attention! Thank you Kathy!

Thanks, Laurie! I meant to thank you as well for last night's charming tuck-in. Any progress on a collection of your tuck-ins? I'd LOVE that!

Kathy S.

Cathy try it now I just got off the phone with Cochoran's aide. She sounded happy, and I thanked her for taking my call!

We must be burning up those DC phone lines--I had to wait a long time before the phone got answered on a few of them :)

Also called Biden's office and my own rep re: Section 123 of the Farm Bill.

I hope Victor Molina can turn a negative into a positive. People are always watching...

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Kathy S.,

I did start on a collection of the tuck-ins. But then I ran into an unexpected disappointment and became discouraged.

But, Barbaro and some Fans have taught me that quitting is not an option. I will be back at the tuck-in project full force as soon as I wrap a couple of other things up.

Thank you for asking Kathy. You have encouraged me...

I should clarify: I called my rep about the Farm Bill, not Biden. Biden I called about S311.

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Laurie H. -- So glad Bart is keeping you from working :) What a dear.

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Harriette -- Every day I say, I'm going to write my story....Hasn't happened yet. Some days the muse just ain't there! But my intentions are good, so when the two merge, you'll have it!

Jonna posted earlier today "And people who want to be candidates for President need to know that if they DO NOT back stopping slaughter in the US, that 80% of Americans will be informed of their choices...and they may very well lost supporters through that one choice."

Jonna - how true! After hearing the news last night that Barack Obama will NOT co-sponsor, I contacted his campaign by every method available to me and demanded to be removed from his mailing list UNLESS/UNTIL he co-sponsors!

#### Laurie H. in MN - Another note of encouragement from a fan of your tuck-ins. You know we're a patient bunch, so take your time. We like to savor Barbaro-related things over LONG periods of time!

Re-post from yesterday, but WORTH REPEATING:

Hi, all. This IS important:

Today I met with the aide from my OWN representative here in Arizona.

I made an appointment, and went in with ALL my information, pictures, websites, Daryl and Michelle's book, Sheriff Joe's letter, armed and dangerous, locked and loaded ! I even brought all the medications I use on my own horses. (To prove a point!)

It was a WONDERFUL meeting !

I was there for over an hour ! But here's the point: my rep voted AGAINST the bill last time !

I took ONE GIGANTIC chance, and went in there to switch him around.

Well, I got the aide ON BOARD. We talked a LONG time about the issue, and horses, and team penning, and roping, and HE IS HONESTLY ON OUR SIDE NOW.

Folks, you've got to get out there and GO to the offices and talk to these people if you can !

I made a difference today. PLEASE, if you can, go make an appointment to actually go in and talk to these people.

This is not in any conflict with our strategies. IF there is any way you can make a difference in your own state, go on !

GET OUT THERE ! ! !

Jo at TB Friends

***Kathy S, will you email me
hgill@qx.net

Good day, all. I have been laying low, trying to sort out some bad news in my life. But I continue to come here for encouragement and for the horses. It's call-in day for the Maine Mob. If you're a resident of Vacationland and I don't have you on my list, please email me at loveless3@usadatanet.net and I'll add you.

Re: Jonna's post at 3:57 above - It's not just those with presidential aspirations that we can appeal to. We have a non-cosponsoring congressman here in Maine who aspires to take over a Senate seat from a cosponsor. Even though it would mean crossing party lines, guess who's getting my vote?

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

Repost:

I will try to post updates on the goings on here in D.C. as well as requested follow-on actions for all of us:

Just spoke with Sue. They just left Sen. Biden's office. The meeting went well; Sen. Biden's staff listened intently on what was being presented. It is requested that everyone who can call Sen. Biden's office to ask for his support/co-sponsorship of S311.

Sen. Joseph Biden [DE]
E-mail: senator@biden.senate.gov
Phone: (202) 224-5042
Fax: (202) 224-0139

Posted by Maria K. at June 20, 2007 3:51 PM

Called Biden along with today's national TWR Strategy calls - now off to the Indiana calls and will soon post the "extra list" which I was late in posting yesterday and at least 2 posters noticed. (I had it posted before reading their queries.) I try to discipline myself to complete my State and TWR "marching orders" before even glancing at the HAHS extra target list, as I always ask you guys to do as well. So glad I have unlimited LD and time and patience and determination . . . it's the least I can do. (btw my father used to stop the car to move turtles out of the road, and my first visual memory of my mother was her eyedropper feeding a baby bird. Small wonder I am who I am . . .)

While making your calls, here is something that might put a smile on your face.

I KNOW THE ANSWER

While visiting England, George Bush is invited to tea with the Queen. He asks her what her leadership philosophy is. She says that it is to surround herself with intelligent people.

Bush asks how she knows if they're intelligent.

"I do so by asking them the right questions," says the Queen. "Allow me to demonstrate."

Bush watches as the Queen phones Tony Blair and says, "Mr. Prime Minister, please answer this question: your mother has a child, and your father has a child, and this child is not your brother or sister. Who is it?"

Tony Blair responds, "It's me, ma'am."

"Correct. Thank you and good-bye, sir," says the Queen. She hangs up and says, "Did you get that, Mr. Bush?"

Bush nods: "Yes ma'am. Thanks a lot. I'll definitely be using that!"

Bush, upon returning to Washington, decides he'd better put the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to the test. Bush summons Jesse Helms to the White House and says, "Senator Helms, I wonder if you can answer a question for me."

"Why, of course, sir. What's on your mind?"

Bush poses the question: "Uhh, your mother has a child, and your father has a child, and this child is not your brother or your sister. Who is it?"

Helms hems and haws and finally asks, "Can I think about it and get back to you?"

Bush agrees, and Helms leaves. He immediately calls a meeting of other senior Republican senators, and they puzzle over the question for several hours, but nobody can come up with an answer. Finally, in desperation, Helms calls Colin Powell at the State Department and explains his problem.

"Now look here, son, your mother has a child, and your father has a child, and this child is not your brother or your sister. Who is it?"

Powell answers immediately, "It's me, of course."

Much relieved, Helms rushes back to the White House, finds George Bush, and exclaims, "I know the answer, sir! I know who it is! It's Colin Powell!"

And Bush replies in disgust, "Wrong, you dumb (censored), it's Tony Blair!"

C. Jaffe,

I'm on it!

Maria K / Nancy in CT. can you clairfy please !did Senator obama say he WILL NOT co-sponsor , or has he just not done so yet?

************FOBS ********************

PLEASE JOIN US IN OUR STATE CALLS TO SENATOR BIDENS OFFICE, ON THE GOOD NEWS OF A POSITIVE APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL !!!!!!!!!!!

DELAWARE TO ADD YOUR COMMITTED VOICE TO OUR GROUP
PLEASE email jmdillon@fhhlc.com

Comment to Obama

JOAN - here you go...

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Socorro
Funny

OOPS! Sorry, Joan...I'll try again!

NEW THREAD LAST NIGHT!

Another good day at Ascot. Robyn, apparently black and white is very popular again this season. Dora, thanks for explaining about popadoms (poppadoms and all the other spellings);they taste really good whichever way you spell them. So we had a French trained winner (German bred and owned) and Irish winners and English winners - altogether an international day again. A sad bit of news from yesterday, Cockney Rebel has a major injury: a fractured pelvis. The good news is that, unlike Fondmort, it is not a life-threatening injury and they are hopeful of getting him back racing in just a month or two:

Rebel Blow for Huffer

Good moring, FOBs. KEEP CALLING.

I am shocked at some postings I have read this morning making excuses for a horse abuser. Gee, so the young Yes Yes Ohyes hit him hard and he lost his temper. How many victims of domestic abuse have heard similar excuses? "It's the first time I've done anything like that - I make my living off these animals and don't want to hurt them." Gee, couldn't the killers come up with similar statements and we sure would not take that.

How many abusers of animals and spouses say they have never done that before and never will again. He did it this time for sure and we all know it.

Victor Molina lost his temper and abused a horse because he has an anger management problem. The industry should not take the word of an abuser on his future behavior.

It is not relevant that anyone says he is so nice and hard-working and so helpful to other jockeys and the backstretch. He abused a horse on the track and he should never be allowed that opportunity again. What a black mark on an industry that has more than enough black marks.

We are trying to love Thoroughbred racing; we are trying to see the industry reform itself and the best we can do is make excuses for a horse abuser? Is the industry going to tell the world that it is OK to abuse a horse as long as you are a good guy and go to the media to apologize?

If the industry does not make an example of a jockey who loses his temper and takes it out by abusing his horse, just who should it make an example of?

Philadelphia Park was correct in ejecting him. The industry should do the same.

IT'S ABOUT THE HORSE, REMEMBER?

Joy FOB Forever

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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. We are calling, faxing and emailing.

All it takes is whatever time you've got to give.

Come on!
Help us!

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

Join Alabama

And it's free!

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LIZ UK - anything new on Fondmort? No chance to watch the races today...what did Red Rocks do?

THANKS!

Gee Joy!

Haven't you ever made a mistake and were grateful to be given another opportunity to save face? If I read correctly, it was his first offense in 27 yrs. That says a lot about his character.

I don't think there's any excuse, but I do think that with a record like his, understanding is in order. We ALL make mistakes. Each and every one of us.
We ALL have the potential to react badly.

This isn't a situation where the party is a long-time offender.

There IS a difference.

Please be sure to mention this in your calls:

We need to OPPOSE the HOUSE FARM BILL section 123. I haven't found a bill number, but here is the HSUS site:

https://community.hsus.org/campaign/FED_2007_farmbill

Debbie
Thanks I finally got through.

Soc.....ROFLMHeineyO

Barb AZ....Awsome work with your Rep's Aide. I can see how valuable a face to face can be.

Phone lines are busy, staff sounds harried. All in all it's a good call day. Keep burning the phone lines.

As for Obama's refusal to co-sponsor. I guess he just lost a whole lot of potential presidential votes didn't he.

Yep he did

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. Yesterday Stephanie received yet another call to pick up a severely starved & neglected horse. MaryL started a thread on the DB "Neglected/Junkyard Horse Rescued" in the Horse Rescue column. This is the 3rd horse in 3 weeks that MHR has received due to neglect & abuse. 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

A question for someone who actually HAS A MEMORY! Was it chef Gordon Ramsey in England that got a load of horse poop delivered to his restaurant?

New Update!!!

NANCY IN CT.

THANKYOU FOR THE OBAMA THREAD, MY APPLE AT HOME WAS NOT ALLOWING ME ON LINE LAST NITE, SO I WAS COMPLETELY IN THE DARK (NO PUN INTENDED) ABOUT THIS , JUST READ THOUGH THE WHOLE DISCUSSION, SENATOR BIDEN'S LETTER IS MUCH THE SAME CITING ALL HE HAS DONE IN THE PAST AND JUST STOPPING SHORT OF SAYING HE IS GOING TO CO-SPONSOR THIS YEAR , ONE OF THE STAFF SAID HE IS STILL TALLYING PUBLIC OPINION, JUST HAVE TO KEEP POUNDING AWAY , TIME IS GETTING AWAY FROM US.

JOAN IN DELAWARE

********HI NEVADA FOB*************
Thank you guys for all of your hard work.
On our national calling list is Our very own Senator Reid,
When you call, ask for his aide Alex....Good Luck getting him though:)

Please keep me updated with any progress you have with our NEVADA people. Also, don't forget a little note of thanks to SENATOR ENSIGN!!!! HE IS THE MAN!!!

Anyone in NV, please join in e-mail me at kellijay13@yahoo.com!!!

HAVE A GREAT DAY FOB!!

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Of course I do not know Mr. Victor Molina, but I do know Alex and I trust what he has said. All Mr. Molina can do is be sorry, ask for forgiveness, and go on to not let this happen again.

I don't like to think of the times that I have yelled at and said things to my child that is abuse. I have asked for forgiveness and cried about how sorry I am.

Remember how many times God forgives us in one single minute of the day.

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

### At the risk of drawing ire here, since I did not see the incident, I don't consider Victor Molina giving a horse a quick boot in the stomach as "abuse". Bad judgement, yes, but it probably startled the horse far more than hurt it--the guy weighs what--a hundred pounds? I would imagine that many of us who have worked with horses (or other animals) would admit to at least one brief lapse in judgement--and if you NEVER have, then God bless ya!

Twitches, lead chains over the lip and other methods of restraint can potentially cause more discomfort than what Victor Molina caused this horse, so to condemn a man and his entire career (and compare him to a slaughter house worker beating a horse down a kill chute), based on ONE quick kick is unreasonable.

Linda Lee, I agree with you.
I've seen more abuse in person than I care to admit- and one isolated incident (of course, barring something horrific) doesn't warrant someone losing their livelihood, their friends, what have you.

I've also had judgement passed on me- sometimes warranted, sometimes not. There's always more to a situation than meets the eye.

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Kathy in SC
Yes...!

AFTERNOON REPOST (with names of aides)

STRATEGY FOR WEDNESDAY JUNE 20

We understand there’s good news coming out of DC from those who have gone to lobby their legislators. Can’t wait to hear all about it. We join with everyone in wishing them luck and thank them for their efforts. Here’s hoping for a VERY successful trip. Let’s light up those phone lines this week in support of our friends who have gone the extra mile!!

As you know, 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 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 Wednesday
Senators (S311)

George Voinovich - OH
Phone: 202-224-3353
Fax: 202-228-1382
Aide: Suzanne Anthony

Thad Cochran - MS
Phone: 202-224-5054
Fax: 202-224-9450
Aide: P.J. Waldrop (male)

Harry Reid - NV
Phone: 202-224-3542
Fax: 202-224-7327

James DeMint - SC (Co-sponsored last year)
Phone: 202-224-6121
Fax: 202-228-5143
Aide: Stacy Dillard

Jon Kyl - AZ
Phone: 202-224-4521
Fax: 202-224-2207
Aide: John Lee--out of the office this week: ask to leave him a message

Barack Obama - IL
Phone: 202- 224-2854
Fax: 202- 228-4260
Aide: Elizabeth Olson

AND, don't forget to call your OWN reps.

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

Thanks and have a great day.
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at June 20, 2007 1:18 PM

Posted by: Debra, WI at June 20, 2007 3:57 PM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

### Thanks Friar Tuck...thought so......

www.msn.com Entertainment section. It appears our most un-favorite chef is in a pickle, so to speak.

Think I'll go grab a cold Hevvin' Up...great job Equine Heaven!

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SUSAN E....Are you here? Please check your e-mail, I'd like to help you with Alaska....need a call list...thanks!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

So Anna....if a man kicks you in the stomach, do you think you would then consider that abuse?? Just wondering.
I remember not so long ago when everyone on this site wanted the jockey that head butted the horse, tar'd and feathered....how is this so different?????

Is it true that Obama will not co-sponsor? If so, he can forget my vote in the South Carolina primary. Every time I call a senator who is running for president, I let them know that my primary vote depends on this.

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Harriette - I fully intend to email you my Barbaro story. I have to get is straight in my head first, since I'm not the best writer in the world. He affected me in ways I could never imagine and people who know me have seen the difference. I'll get it to you as soon as I can.

Have a great day FOBs!!!

Dale

update on DC contacts - sad to report that IN Rep. Ellsworth's aide says I am the only one who calls his office. What? What? Can't understand her saying that - where are the voices of the IN group???

ALL INDIANA RESIDENTS, whether or not you are in the IN State group - PLS BE SURE TO CONTACT HIS DC OFFICE TODAY re cosponsoring HR 503:

Rep. Brad Ellsworth (IN)
(202) 225-4636 phone (202) 225-3284 fax

No other feedback from today's IN and TWR nat'l strategy calls. Called all, made my spiel. Nothing to report.

Any time/energy left after making your TWR National Strategy and State contacts? Here is today's (Wednesday, June 20th) list of legislators to contact on the HAHS daily target list. All are Senators; ask them to COSPONSOR S. 311. I don't know the prior position of any of these on similar legislation. They are being targeted by other groups today, so our voices increase the impact.

There are only 4 Senators on this extra list today, and one of these (Harry Reid) is also on the TWR Strategy list for today.

HAHS Target List Weds 6/20

NEBRASKA

Senator Chuck Hagel
Fax #: 202-224-5213 Phone #: 202-224-4224

Senator Ben Nelson
Fax #: 202-228-0012 Phone #: 202-224-6551

NEVADA

Senator Harry Reid - on TWR Nat'l Strategy list today - but call again if you feel like it
Fax #: 202-224-7327 Phone #: 202-224-3542

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Senator Judd Gregg
Fax #: 202-224-4952 Phone #: 202-224-3324

Looking forward to some good news from DC.

I won't be voting for Obama either -- unless and until he co-sponsors S311. My vote turns on this issue. Same thing applies for Hillary Clinton.

And - if you're in Indiana and NOT in the State group, PLEASE join by emailing our fearless leader Cyn, cynsear@aol.com

The State groups have proven to be most effective at gaining cosponsors, because some legislators don't even count calls from outside their State, and all the legislators appear to give more weight to input from their own constitutents.

If you are not from Indiana and not in a State group, PLEASE join your State group, or start up one in a State that doesn't have one yet, by contacting Stephanie Breaux, sbreaux1@verizon.net

Thank you on behalf of the horses and in memory of our beloved Barbaro, for striving to carry out the wishes of Mr. & Mrs. Jackson to get the federal antislaughter legislation FINALLY enacted.

Just a thought. How about a petition with FOB signatures sent to Obama & Clinton regarding our feelings on the presidential vote?

Any thoughts on this?

I agree with you, Joy in VT. The horse's welfare has to be first if people are going to race them. Abuse is something that needs to have stiff penalties. Just because it's a one time thing, it doesn't make it right. The horse has no idea why it's getting beaten. I have been around animals all my life and no matter how badly my day has been or how short my fuse was a particular day, I would never take it out an innocent animal. It's not okay to abuse an animal.

Barbaro, I love you and hope you are running free in Heaven. I miss you so much. Love you bunches and bunches!!!!

I'm with C. Jaffe on this one.

Our Arizona calling group has mad a WORLD of difference! It only takes a few minutes.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE,

JOIN OR START A STATE GROUP TODAY.

sbreaux1@verizon.net

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Here's a little boost, if it will help, if you are feeling GUILTY, TERRIBLY, TERRIBLY GUILTY.

One of the aides I spoke with yesterday on the National calls list said worst case scenario, this bill will come to the floor for a vote in the fall. That's not GOOD news, but it does mean you STILL HAVE TIME TO GET MOVING ! ! !

Don't go to bed FEELING GUILTY, TERRIBLY, TERRIBLY, GUILTY.

sbreaux1@verizon.net

Just talked to Sen. Gregg's aide (from the extra target list) - she was personally very antislaughter (she winced "ooo" when I mentioned the export statistics) - and said a delegation had been at their office today and left a packet of info and materials. Wondering if we have a report yet on visit to this Senator, from our people in DC.

Fellow F.O.B.'s

I know there are a lot of "cat people" among you. I am having a problem with my 11 year old male cat. Every time my cleaning gal cleans the house, my cat throws up for two days afterward. Do any of you think this could have something to do with the chemicals and toxins in the household cleaning products we are using?

He has not ingested any of the food on the product recall list.

Thanks!

Ruth

One more extra contact if you can:

Repost:

I will try to post updates on the goings on here in D.C. as well as requested follow-on actions for all of us:

Just spoke with Sue. They just left Sen. Biden's office. The meeting went well; Sen. Biden's staff listened intently on what was being presented. It is requested that everyone who can call Sen. Biden's office to ask for his support/co-sponsorship of S311.

Sen. Joseph Biden [DE]
E-mail: senator@biden.senate.gov
Phone: (202) 224-5042
Fax: (202) 224-0139

Posted by Maria K. at June 20, 2007 3:51 p.m.

I talked to Biden's office. I also mentioned the farm bill to them.

https://community.hsus.org/campaign/FED_2007_farmbill

##Cal,turn up the volume on your computer and check your email. Glad you're feeling better!

#Wow,very special tuck in for you and Barbaro last night!

I just got a nice email from the Representative I met with yesterday here in Arizona It was just a quick note, but here is the best part:

"Thank you for this information. I too enjoyed talking with you yesterday and I believe you are a great spokesperson for this issue."

Do you know why I did such a good job? It's not because I'm a very good or experienced public speaker. (I think I was shaking.) It's because I have PASSION. JUST LIKE THE REST OF YOU.

Let the people on the other end of the phone line hear YOUR PASSION.

I am in favor of a petition to Obama and Clinton. Do they think they can win an election by ignoring the American people? We already have a president like that, and we don't want another one.

Just got another report from D.C.:

Our folks met this morning with Illinois Rep. Timothy Johnson. The meeting was cut short because he was also scheduled to meet with the Illinois Horse Council, after our meeting.

Our people were asked to come back at 2:30pm to resume the conversation.

Lo and Behold ... when we showed back up at 2:30pm to finish our conversation, Timothy Johnson proceeded to blow us off and now does not have time to talk to us anymore!

Apparently, he was more interested in what the Illinois Horse Council had to say. So, please get busy! Please call Rep. Timothy Johnson and continue to educate he and his staff where our people left off! He needs to know the TRUTH!!

Dawn

Washington, D.C.
ph: (202) 225-2371
fax: (202) 226-0791

Champaign
ph: (217) 403-4690
fax: (217) 403-4691

Bloomington
ph: (309) 663-7049
fax: (309) 663-9880

Charleston
ph: (217) 348-6759
fax: (217) 348-6761
Mt. Carmel
ph: (618) 262-8719
fax: (618) 262-8859

I agree with Pam,Joy,Arnie. Don't care how wonderful he is. Wonder what the reaction would have been if it was one of our west coast jockeys? Hmmm.

I'm on it, Dawn!

Dawn, I called Johnson's office.

### NancyinCT

As far as I know, Fondmort is fine - but I haven't seen any news lately. Red Rocks finished fourth and his connections were a little disappointed in his run. Frankie Dettori is in trouble for his ride on Ramonti yesterday and has been referrred to the Horseracing Regulatory Authority. This is for misuse of the whip - I noticed it and when he was interviewed after the race , one of the first things he said was that he thought he would be in trouble with the stewards. The feeling is he will get a 7 day suspension. This is on top of a 6 day ban he is about to serve for a ride of about a week ago where he got 4 days for careless riding (he barged his way out from behind a few horses) and a further 2 days for misuse of the whip. The stewards are very particular and strict over here. Here are some photos of today:

Royal Ascot

###Kathy in SC

Yes it was Gordon Ramsay's restaurant. Interestingly, I saw him on a chat show a couple of weeks ago and he was back-tracking very fast. He claimed he had never encouraged anyone to eat horsemeat and would not be serving it in any of his restaurants. He said the item on his TV programme had been done by Janet Street-Porter without his being aware that she was going to accost racegoers. He looked pretty embarrassed - but possibly this was merely worry over the damage to his reputation because of the bad publicity.

URGENT! Please read - major miscommunication! I just spoke with Stephanie, the awesome organizer of our state groups...she has been working via phone with John Holland setting the appointments in DC, and requested I post this for her:

Contrary to previous information, John did NOT meet with Senator Obama, rather he met with two aides and the meeting went "very well!" And it was NEVER stated during the meeting that Senator Obama will not co-sponsor....

Please spread this news....

Nancy

*** Dawn in Omaha, been trying to reach you..

** Dale, sit down and start writing..it will come..I promise..Judy in CT...same thing for you..

** Hi Nancy in Huntington Beach

### Liz (UK) Hi. Gee, I've never talked to anyone across the pond before! :) This Mr. Ramsey sounds like a true jerk. Thanks, by the way, for introducing us to new words and terms. Fun!

### Barb AZ Way to go girl!!!

I think Mr. Obama is in the lead here in SC so far. We have a very early primary. LOTSA horse folks here. He was here this week, or the end of last week as a matter of fact. He draws very big crowds. I don't think he is the man for me.

Thanks, Nancy. It scares me sometimes how things get started on this board. I will make a note of this.

*************FOBS****************************

GOOD NEWS SENATOR BIDENS OFFICE JUST PHONED AND ANOTHER APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN SET IN THEIR OFFICE FOR TOMMORROW AT 1:30 !!!!!!!!

PLEASE JOIN DELAWARE TOMMORROW AND PHONE HIS OFFICE IN SUPPORT
202-224-5042 PHONE
202-224-0139 FAX

DELAWARE FOBS PLEASE JOIN OUR STATE GROUP
email me jmdillon@fhhlc.com

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Nancy
Oh grief....with all of the Obama talk today....

Dawn
Called him.

Goodnight Barbaro

Have a wonderful evening with your heavenly frens. We miss you and love you always.

Goodnight Fans/Family of Barbaro

WE GET IT!!!

Thank you for everyone is working so hard and making calls, faxes, emails, whatever it takes. We are speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Remember the rescues, our Fallen Angels, the ones who needs a helping hand or a kind word. Love one another, that is Barbaro's wish.

Everyone have a lovely evening.

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Thank you Alex and Tim.
Fitch, Apache, and many, many more....we hear your cries and pleas and we are here.

EVERYONE OF YOU ARE VERY, VERY SPECIAL!!!!

Did you know that we have tigers living in CT...or at least one tiger? Her name is Elisabeth, she's proud to be an FOB...AND SHE IS A TIGER!

Elisabeth is the only member of the CT State Group who is a constituent of Representative Murphy, our state's last hold-out on co-sponsoring...she has worked TIRELESSLY for 4 days to schedule an appointment for one of our DC visitors to meet with Representative Murphy or his aide, she never gave up when her calls went unanswered...and finally, SUCCESS!!!!
A meeting tomorrow at 11:30 am....

ELISABETH, YOU ARE "SIMPLY THE BEST!"

Nancy

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!!!

Elisabeth -- AWESOME JOB.

#### Ruth Stacey,It is a possible reaction to cleaning products but the vomiting concerns me since vomitting is usually in reaction to ingesting something.However, he may have a form of asthma triggered by the products. Cats having an attack usually look like they are trying to cough up a hairball. Maybe if it is asthma, the effort to breathe may upset him enough to trigger the vomitting. In any event, only a thorough vet check can rule out other causes.

Are you home when your person cleans? Is it possible he/she is giving your cat "unauthorized " food ? Also, maybe next time your cleaning person comes you can keep kitty confined to one room and see if that helps.

Good luck. I hope kitty improves.

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BARB AZ - do you have my email address? If so, please get in touch...

The calls will work. It was stated on the national news last night that many reps and senators have had to hire extra staff to handle the overwhelming amount of calls complaining about the new passport requirements and lack of planning to handle the millions of people applying. I know from my business they are on a 6 month wait so that is hurting travel tremendously. They had a hearing yesterday in which Senator Nelson blasted the state department for not having this organized. They have extended the deadline 3 times now due to public pressure, that is the only thing that works and the same applies to saving our horses. Hoping for good news from the meeting with Nelson today. Let's keep those phones and faxes ringing.

Wanted to acknowledge the great horse Waquoit who was euthanized last weekend at 24. He won the Jockey Club Gold Cup by 15 lengths and earned over 2.2 million dollars after being purchased for a mere $15,000. He is the broodmare sire of Sweetnorthernsaint and he will now run forever with Barbaro.

Sad to hear about the horse at New Holland that had recently raced at Penn National. I just had a discussion with a breeder and a friend of mine at Three Chimneys that has a few horses running in low level claiming races and just doesn't care, out of sight, out of mind. It boggles my mind. Thank goodness we get it.

Barb m in Florida

For Goodness Sake

We need to be very careful that information posted is accurate. The results of an inaccurate post could be harmful to our campaigne. Please be careful.

Elisabeth...Well Done. Perserverence, that's what works.

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LIZ UK - thanks for responding. I guess "no news is good news" as far as Fondmort is concerned. Sorry that Red Rocks didn't have a better run today - I didn't get a chance to watch. HOWEVER, I did see Ramonti's race yesterday and I was pretty horrified....

By the way, I just LOVE the gating of the horses from the few UK races I've watched...no banging, no screaming, very civilized and almost calming! Of course I mentioned this to my father, who was born in England, and his response was "Well, what did you expect?" I would swoon with delight to see an American race begin that way...sometimes I think it's no wonder some of our horse get so worked up in the gate...with their adrenalin already pumping for the race, all that yelling and banging can only make things worse!

#Hi to you too Harriette! As soon as I stop feeling like a deer in the headlights re. my Barbaro feelings I will send you an email. Im not shy normally! -lol-

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Nancy Jean, Go check your mail.

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Well, I've learned a difficult lesson here today I guess!

Reading...I became very dis-heartened and just faxed Senator Obama with a letter nicely written, telling him that sadly, I won't be voting for him because he has publicly refused to co-sponsor S 311...:/

I guess from now on, I'll be checking with my State Leader before jumping into the fire!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

#Cal,hey thanks! Did you remember to copy your tuck in with Barbaro? Thats a keeper!

regarding post by Ruth Stacey at June 20, 2007 8:43 PM - absolutely your cat could be reacting to chemicals in whatever cleaning products the cleaning lady uses; sounds like that is happening. How long has this been going on, and has the cat always had this reaction after she cleans? Try having her switch to ALL NATURAL cleaning products, using baking soda for some jobs and vinegar for others. Check with your vet, who may be able to recommend specific products that don't upset dogs and cats. I will google and try to find some info for you and post ASAP. Feel free to email me - potlucky@sbcglobal.net

Nancy, I've copied and pasted to word. Printed it out, and will put it with all my other Barbaro Momento's.

##### Ruth Stacey - pls check this site:

http://www.naturalhomecleaningproducts.com/

We are a very passionate group working for a great cause but sometimes an almost "lynch-mob" attitude creeps in as is happening with Senator Obama and Victor Molina. As it turns out, Senator Obama has NOT said that he will not co-sponsor. How does that make our remarks look?

Regarding Mr. Molina, I agree that his entire career should not be voided by one bad decision. I believe he deserves another chance and that good will come of it.

None of us know every minute detail of these stories and, until we do, we should not be passing judgement or writing people off.

Also, please re-read what you have written before hitting "post". We have invited many people to this site and we owe it to Alex and Tim to be courteous.

Debbie

** Pam,
I didn't comment on the headbutting jockey, if I remember right. And I am not saying what Victor did was right...I mentioned that above.

All I AM saying is that we ALL mess up- sometimes WAY bigger than what he did- yet we hope to be forgiven for our transgressions.

Heck yes, he did something wrong. Should he have to account for his behavior? of course.
Should he be hung out to dry for it? If this was the way he always behaved, I'd say absolutely.

But according to parties who've known him for years, it is not his normal method to act like such a jerk- and he's been around long enough that the 'good' patterns he's developed should get some consideration in this.

*** CJ- if you're interested in "green" cleaning products, I've got recipes for glass cleaner, furniture polish, floor cleaner, and tub scrub.
just email me if you want them.

*********REGARDING OBAMA*********

I want to thank Nancy in CT for posting the message regarding Obama for me.
I was busy scheduling some last minute appointments in DC (great job CT and DE!) and couldn't do it myself.
However, I wanted the correct information to go out right away, so I asked her to do it because we were on the phone at the time.

I spoke to John yesterday about the meeting with Obama's aides, and he gave a favorable account.
I don't go to the DB much anymore (too busy!) so I didn't know what had been reported there until today.
I reverified with John today at lunch that the meeting did indeed go well, because I was concerned about what was being said.
He asked me to please come on the Board and correct the information right away.

I'm sorry I didn't report on his meeting with Obama's aides yesterday, but I would never post anything to the Board unless John specifically asked me to.
I would never want to post something that he didn't want to be public knowledge.
So, I decided to err on the side of caution and not report his comments about the meetings in DC until I have permission from him to do so.

I hope everyone understands!

Steph

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Nancy CT,

I've got two email addresses for you.

Email me!

barb_az53@yahoo.com

One of Walsh's aides says that with 167 co=sponsors, we have more than enough to get HR 503 on the floor>?!!!What is going on with that? Shelly? Deb?

I am exhausted. and happily, can't find anyone else to call....I have motormouthed myself into a drooling-unable-to-spell-or-think state that can only be assuaged by a hot fudge sundae....but too tired to even get up and go to the infamous Vickie's for said delicacy. Is there anything good on TV tonight? I'll just watch the SciFi channel till my eyes roll out of my head for the night..

I just want to get Cavel out of my head. I don't know how Angela does it. I think of the horses being rushed to their even more horrific deaths this week, the mares, the foals...it sickens me beyond words Honest to God.

NBC news (Channel 5 Chicago) is featuring Lippizans! Hype for upcoming show season at Tempel Farms in Wadstorth, IL, not far from Chicago. 25th Anniversary celebration, with a tour of the premises. Only 2500 in the world; Tempel Farms is home to 70 Lippizans. Oooh - they're showing 8 babies in pasture! Shows (horse ballet) every Weds & Sunday through August something. Tickets $17. Everybody in the area, check it out.

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I started a thread under "General" re Save Prairie Dogs and Grasslands. FYI -

The U.S. Forest Service wants to poison and kill thousands of prairie dogs in our National Grasslands. I just sent a message urging officials to withdraw the proposal, and I hope you will, too. Taking action is easy. Just visit the website below:

http://action.defenders.org/dontpoisontheprairie

Prairie dogs play an essential role to the entire grassland community. They provide homes for burrowing owls, rabbits, salamanders and many other critters.

Prairie dogs are also an important food source for many predators, including eagles, hawks, badgers, swift fox and endangered black-footed ferrets. Poisoning prairie dogs can only harm the balance of life on our National Grasslands.

Here's the message I received from Defenders of Wildlife:

Dog-Gone Prairie?

Prairie dogs play an important role in the American plains. Several creatures depend on these burrowing animals for their livelihood -- including the endangered black-footed ferret.

Tell the Forest Service to stop the prairie dog massacre -- before it starts.

Please forward this message on to friends and family who care about wildlife.

Dear C.,

Prairie dogs are an important part of ecosystems on the American Plains. So why is the U.S. government trying to use your tax dollars to kill them?

Tell the Forest Service to stop the prairie dog massacre, before it starts.

Last fall, more than 35,000 activists like you sent comments asking the Forest Service to stop the massacre of tens of thousands of prairie dogs on our National Grasslands.

Prairie dogs provide food for eagles, hawks, badgers, swift fox, endangered black-footed ferrets and other Great Plains predators. Prairie dog burrows provide shelter for burrowing owls, salamanders, black-footed ferrets and many other creatures.

But the Forest Service wants to use your tax dollars to poison and kill tens of thousands of these furry critters and destroy the vital habitat prairie dogs create in our National Grasslands.

Take action now -- write the Forest Service and urge them to stop the prairie dog massacre.

Tens of thousands of prairie dogs could be poisoned and killed -- but it’s not only these tunneling critters that stand to suffer. Because so many other creatures depend on prairie dogs for survival -- from burrowing owls to badgers, swift foxes to snakes -- the entire grassland ecosystem is at risk.

Help stop the Forest Service plan to poison and kill tens of thousands of prairie dogs. Help protect the balance of life on the American Plains.

After a similar rule change in 2005 allowed poisoning in National Grassland areas bordering private land, more than 70,000 prairie dogs were killed. Poisoning now occurs each year in these areas near private land, killing thousands of prairie dogs annually.

Now, the Forest Service is proposing to make it easier to poison and kill prairie dogs anywhere on three public grasslands. They’re even targeting an area in South Dakota’s Buffalo Gap National Grassland called Conata Basin -- key habitat for the recently reintroduced swift fox and our nation’s most important recovery area for the endangered black-footed ferret.

Don’t let this dangerous proposal see the light of day -- write the Forest Service now!

Thank you for all you do to protect our wildlife and wild places.

Sincerely, Rodger Schlickeisen, President
Defenders of Wildlife

Hey: Alaska-person, if you need people, please include me in your list sending tomorrow;I have time to do it. Will be happy to help. jonna
(Stephanie has my email addy. Rock on.)

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I started a thread at the Forum under General, about the Tempel Farms Lipizzans summer show schedule in the Chicago area.

http://forums.prospero.com/TimWoolley/messages?msg=11187.1

Checked their website - www.tempelfarms.com - and found detailed info on their show schedule, which I've posted at that thread. They have special rates for groups, children, seniors, and half-price for veterans and current military personnel.

####Anna in Tx - I was asking about the green products for Ruth Stacey who reported her cat vomits for 2 days after her cleaning lady cleans. Thanks - hope Ruth sees your post.

Jonna, I know what you mean about Cavel.

UPDATE: Overall a very positive day. Very few negative reactions received. A whopping 400 offices were visited, packets dropped off at each.

Noteable meetings:

Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY): His legislative liason, Mike, stated that Rep. Whitfield is "committed to this bill".

Rep. Joe Pitts (PA): Rep. Pitts office was most accommodating to the group, allowing the group to store their bags there during the day. On their way out of the building for the evening, one of the office staff offered up hugs and thanks to the group for what they are doing for the horses

Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.): Sue had an impromptu meeting with the Senator in the elevator. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Sue mentioned the reason for her visit. The Senator said (and this is a quote) "we're going to help you out with that bill".

URGENT....follow-on actions for CONSTITUANTS ONLY of Sen. Jim DeMint (SC): Please call Sen. DeMint's office ASAP and ask for Stacy. Sen. DeMint needs to hear from all South Carolinians. Tell him you want him to co-sponsor S311.

To contact Sen. DeMint's office:

Phone: 202-224-6121
Fax: 202-228-5143
Office Hours: 9am - 6pm ET (M-F)

An additional update may be made available tonight. Stay tuned...

What?! Just saw your update Alex re. the northern Ca. racetracks. A waiver for Bay Meadows?! Oh thats just great,political pressure wins over the racehorses safety!! That stinks!! What about our state law here mandating all tracks have synthetic surfaces? Reminds me of the Cavel crowd getting a temporary order from a judge regardless of the fact the Governor had just signed the anti horse slaughter bill!

I agree Nancy Jean...Laws and mandates don't seem to mean a thing when it comes to politics and money!!! It certainly does stink!

Maria, thanks for that update!

Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.): Sue had an impromptu meeting with the Senator in the elevator. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Sue mentioned the reason for her visit. The Senator said (and this is a quote) "we're going to help you out with that bill".
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Thank you, Maria. I think some of these Congressmen are starting to SEE what we are going through. We could use the help !

That is wonderful !

A Ca. State Senate resolution threatening the CHRB board with eliminating their money from the budget next year unless there was a waiver??!!

Isnt that blackmail?! Need to find out the name of that State Senator!!

Jonna

Yes, it certainly is enough cosponsors to get the bill to the floor. A bill can get to the floor with any number of cosponsors. But the sponsors of this legislation do not want to push it to the floor until they know they have all the support necessary to get it passed. They shoot for certain target numbers to avoid failure.
That's the reason for the urgent plea for cosponsors.

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Thanks for that update! Prayers for the entire FOB in DC. May God open the congressmen/women eyes and ears. Please God in your name I pray.

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Jonna, I know what you mean about Cavel.
When I think of Cavel, just want to climb the walls. Get my straitjacket ready!

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Elizabeth Thompson
Hear you’re a Tiger, great job!

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Help to buy an FOB ad in the Anna House Saratoga benefit program--the money goes to the child care center of the backstretch workers at the NYRA tracks. We are hoping to purchase a full-page ad that will adapt this flyer

For more info about this great idea (from Bonnie!), please go here.

Anna House Saratoga Benefit

The honorees of this year's benefit are Roy and Gretchen Jackson, who recently donated $250,000 to establish a scholarship fund at Anna House, and the name of whose Lael Stable graces the Anna House playground.

Please feel free to contact me through the discussion board for more info.

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Our group is now 11 strong!! Good job! If you are a resident of Washington State, please join us. It just takes a few minutes a day, and I'll help with anything you need. Think about making your voice count. We are a border state -- we have horses on our feedlots. We need to act. Please contact me at Thompson_216@hotmail.com.

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Reposting - with gratitude!!!

Did you know that we have tigers living in CT...or at least one tiger? Her name is Elisabeth, she's proud to be an FOB...AND SHE IS A TIGER!

Elisabeth is the only member of the CT State Group who is a constituent of Representative Murphy, our state's last hold-out on co-sponsoring...she has worked TIRELESSLY for 4 days to schedule an appointment for one of our DC visitors to meet with Representative Murphy or his aide, she never gave up when her calls went unanswered...and finally, SUCCESS!!!!
A meeting tomorrow at 11:30 am....

ELISABETH, YOU ARE "SIMPLY THE BEST!"

Nancy

TENNESSEE Fans of Barbaro

There is now a call group for TENNESSEE-- the Volunteer State.

We need your help calling our legislators.

email kat_stephenson@juno.com to get started.

We don't have a lot of cosponsors in TN so we need to get busier and call/fax/email. All it takes is whatever time you can spare for a worthwhile cause.

We can make a difference--we are Fans of Barbaro.

Congratulations to the great state of Tennessee! The list of states needing state groups that is posted on Equine Heaven is shrinking daily!!!

Great work, everybody...and special blessings and prayers for our "troops" in DC. They represent us all, and they do us all proud with their commitment and determination. Thank you so much!

Nancy

### CJ, if you hear from Ruth, have her contact me, okay?

Yippee ! for Tennessee !

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Steph,

Thank you for the Obama info. I did vocie disappointment with what was reported yesterday, so I appreciate the clarification.

The FOB's are invading Arlington Park on Saturday, August 4th.

We need to support this track as it has taken a huge step forward and installed a safer racing surface after a horrible season of accidents last year. In addition, it is time we made our presence known in ILL while we continue our anti-slaughter battle. This will be a day to celebrate all things Barbaro.

We have about 30+ FOB's from 6 states who have already indicated their interest in attending. Please join us as it will be great.

Total cost is $20.00 and includes: A Box Seat ticket, a daily racing guide and a trophy presentation to the winner of our race. We will be announced on the jumbotron and our named race will be in the program.

Go to the DB and look for the Arlington Park Thread under Horse Racing.

How I thank God for our Washington Warriors (I love the name - whoever came up with it). We who can't join you in DC, will do our best with the calling, emailing, faxing, etc. to support your work.

Janice

A forever FOB

I had an interesting and touching encounter today. I was at a grocery store and this woman asked me for advice on how to get rid of rust on silverware. She told me she had injured her back, and then she started tearing up and talking about how she had to put her 11 year old dog to sleep recently, he couldn't stand on his back legs anymore. I listened as she told me how she took the dog to the vet, fed him and hugged him, and told me that he was never a quitter, just like Barbaro. When she finished, I took my Barbaro wristband off and gave it to her. She was overwhelmed, and said she would never forget me, and I think she felt like it was a signal from her dog. It took a few minutes of listening, and a Barbaro wristband to make a difference. Her name is Stephanie, say a prayer for her!
Katherine

Katherine,
you just never know how you can touch someone, until it happens. What a neat experience~

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Katherine,

That is beautiful. Thank you for sharing that story with us.

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Katherine
What an amazing story! You made a difference in that woman's life. Acts of kindness speak volumes....
jan

Hiya, FsOB! May the Force continue to be with Maria, Angela, and our team in DC! Kudos to Elisabeth in Ct for your work educating Congressman Murphy's staff.

And bless Donna in caNADA for your boycotting the purchase of Belgian chocolate! What excellent example you are setting for the youngsters in your family! Peace, RMH

So Very (8) Beautiful Story Angel Katherine.

Affirmed.

Hello Barbaro,

Tonight I think many of your Fans, myself included, will sleep well.

I was catching the posts from time to time and the push to end horse slaughter is NOT letting up! The attempts and requests to raise money for rescues are heroically continuing...

Honey, some of your Fans are in D.C. actually meeting with aides and Senators. We mean business Honey!

Why don’t we grab the pile of blankets in the corner and start passing them around...it’s time to tuck you and your Fans in for the night.

So let’s put down the phones everyone. Lay the paper down next to the fax machine, it will wait until tomorrow. Emailing? Stop. And those in Washington D.C., kick your shoes off, turn down the bed, and get ready to cuddle up. Barbaro wants to go to bed….

There are Dream Angels EVERYwhere! They are carrying signs of anti-slaughter slogans in brightly printed letters, they have their Barbaro t-shirts on, anti-slaughter pamphlets, articles and petitions. There are PayPal addresses being passed around as well!

Let the Dream Angels work for you while you sleep everyone. They will work...to make your dream come true. Thus, the DREAM Angels!

Honey, you and your Fans will have sweet dreams of horses grazing in lush pastures... yes Honey, you may graze with them… children building their appreciation and respect for animals by spending time with the rescued horses, foals bounding into the world.

The world of hope and promise, love and compassion.

Let’s pull the blankets up high. Be sure to fluff the folds perfect for nuzzling. I’ll do yours Honey...

Good night everyone. Sweet dreams to all...soon, I hope to post,
"Your fight is complete. Our voices will forever carry our horses through their days."

Good night Honey. I love you so much...remember, your healing is complete and strength will forever carry you through your days.

Sweet dreams Honey. I'll be here in the morning...both Bart and I. Good night. I do love you. XXOOxxoox

Hello Hope,

Were you able to get outside at all today? I saw on the computer that there was rain on the Eastern half of the states.

Well, are you ready for bed? We'll fluff the folds and pull the blanket up high on your neck.

Something tells me that Little Laurie is a bit sleepy tonight...I just have a feeling. Is she much of a Cuddle Bug?!

Your Dream Angels have everything "soft" with them. Soft blankets and pillows all fluffed to perfection...all waiting for you!

Sweet dreams Hope. I love you sooo much and think about you often. Good night Little One. xxooxxox

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Hello Little Laurie H.,

Did you have a good day today? Was it a "Keeper"?! I would love to see you in action! Oh my, what a sight you must be!

Here's your blanket Sweetie. We left a space untucked on your Mommy's blanket so that you will feel her while you sleep and know you are safe.

Your Dream Angels are patiently waiting and they have some soothing stuff going on for you. Maybe to help you cool-your-jets a bit...

Good night Little Laurie H. Dream sweet dreams and know that I love you. Good night. Shhhhhhh...xxooxox

#### To CJ, thanks for sharing Stephanie's story about her nephew's visit to MHR.
To Laurie in MN: Please tell Bart that his "Tante Robyn" recommends Diet Dr. Pepper.
To Marg in Maine: I've missed seeing you in the early AM. Please know that you are in my thoughts. Peace, RMH
To Liz in the UK: Love the fashion update from Ascot. Yes, neutrals are big on the Right Coast of the USA as well.
To Kathy in SC: Yes, it was Gordon Ramsay.
And to Dale & Kathy in SC: Re. the Democratic primary coming up in your home state, please don't forget that CT's US Senator Chris Dodd signed on as a co-sponsor back in Feb. or March. And his staff sent me a lovely, obviously not "canned" letter in response to my asking him to co-sponsor S-311.
To Katherine D.: Wjat a great story about the grieving lady whom you met, named Stephanie. I'm sure that this meeting was no karmic "accident".
To Jeannette Cavalier: Thank you for the address in Albuquerque! Peace, RMH ####

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Katherine,

You should send that to the NTRA. I bet they have no idea the good their bracelets have done. If you go to www.NTRA.com and click on Riding with Barbaro, I am sure you will find some contact info. I bet they would appreciate the e-mail.

## Laurie H.,

What an inspiration for us to "soldier on". Thank you.

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Anna in Tx - I have Ruth's email addy, so I emailed her to let her know you have "green cleaning products" recipes, and sent her your email address.

Looks like our old friend, Hawty Creek, is running in the third race at Penn National on Friday. Tim's Whip Smart is also running! I have to stop by to get a picture of Hawty! Since Penn National doesn't have its grandstand anymore, I'll have to sneak up to the track, but it will be worth it!

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LAURIE H - if there were ever any humans worthy of one of your famous "tuck-ins" it is the valiant group of "Washington warriors" who have dedicated their time this week to making a difference...on behalf of Barbaro's legacy, on behalf of ALL the horses, on behalf of us....thank you for including them!

Nancy

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Re: Green cleaning products. A couple of years ago I discovered Method cleaning products, and I *love* them. They smell good, they're cruelty-free, their packaging and ingredients are environment-friendly, AND THEY WORK! They're also more reasonably priced than a lot of other similar products, though more than the regular non-cruelty-free, non-environmental products. My local grocery store carries them, as does Target, and you can buy online as well.

Hay All,

Here's an interesting tid bit. THE GREEN MONKEY, the gorgeous, and VERY EXPENSIVE colt from last year, worked out at Belmont on June 17. Seems like they are getting ready to run.

HAY ALEX, Is there any talk in horsey-circles about a big debut for the beautiful boy?

So Very (8) Beautiful Words Angel Laurie H.

My Love To You.

Affirmed.

Good Night Sweet Barbaro.....

See you on the flip side........ Love you lots and I promise I will help as many of your friends as I can.

Later everyone....... Have a good night.....

FOB DAY AT LONGMEADOW RESCUE RANCH