Barbaromaniacs Rock On!!!

Isn't it awesome the power of our love for Team Barbaro!

One day at a time!!!

Go Big Boy Go!!!

Take care all.

Debber

Wow Alex! A million?!!!!

Congratulations! That's fantastic!

Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro

Good morning, Bobby, Alex and everyone :-)

All I can say is WOW!!!!!

Hope you had another good healing day yesterday and ACN.

Off to light some candles now...

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=barba

Jo

Good morning Alex and congratulations!!! Your fame is spreading far and wide. I don't know if you get tired of hearing it or not, but we're so grateful to have this place to check for Barbaro updates. We have the added bonus of being able to communicate with others who have the same care and concern for the big guy that we do.

Good morning Barbaro family. How talented are the many fans of Barbaro. The poetry is wonderful. Barbaro is quite an inspiration but yet I continue to be amazed at how diverse the talents are of those who care so much for him.

Praying for another positive update!!!!

Janice

With all these supporters and visitors to your website, Bobby just can't go wrong! :) Hope your night last night, Bobby, was another good one with an even better day ahead....love ya! :)

As we start this day I would just like to remind everyone to read the Petition on the following site. If you can agree with it, please sign it.

http://www.petitiononline.com/cares/petition.html

thanks much,
Janice

Thanks for this site, Alex. We depend so much on your updates and we are so grateful for your efforts. Barbaro is always in our hearts and in our prayers. Go Bobby, Go!!!
The Gates of Eden Farms believes in miracles.
We believe in Barbaro.

lou - I'm surprised you're not here yet.

Janice

GOODMORNING BOBBY and ALL

CHAMP REST and HEAL
GOD is WATCHING OVER YOU....

WILL CHECK on YOU LATER

CONGRATS ALEX on a successful website..
WHICH IS WHY....YOU ARE THE TEACHER !!!????

PEACE and LOVE .....TALK LATER TODAY ..GOD BLESS

Congratulations Alex!

Good morning Barbaro-

Looking forward to a good update later...

Where there is great love ,
there are always miracles!

Hello Barbaro! Keep doing what you have been doing. We will keep praying for you. You are a very good boy. I know you will get well real soon. You are truly a real champion.

Love
Kathy

Tim, this is the greatest update site for Barbaro. We feel like we have our own personal news source. We only trust you for our info. thanks so much

Good morning all- waiting for ACN, please God.

Way to go Alex, you're really excelling now and your site is becoming so famous.

Good morning Barbaro, i hope you slept well.

Alex, Congrats on the success of this site...you couldn't have done it without us!!! (kidding)

I think I could possibly be responsible for about, hmmm, maybe 153,234 of the hits...anyone else want to fess up?

No, really, thats great news, Alex...it's shows the numbers of how many people are still so very interested in Bobby's recovery. And we all know that there is power in numbers. Kudo's, Alex!

Have a great day, ya'll. And keep on keepin on Bobby. It's official... Millions of us love you!!!

Janice...thanks for being so dilligent in your efforts to get that petition signed. I am signer #157, I think. It's very important. Thanks for bringing it to everyone's attention.

Can anyone tell me what happened at Del Mar yesterday? Was there another breakdown?

Hello Therese,

Wow - that's alot of hits. Hmmm - I wonder how many I've made. Na - no time to count ;-)

Initially the Petition had a lot of momentum. Then it seemed to fade away. (I'm signer No. 9) I think between ShelleyA and myself - we're bringing up reminders several times a day to try to catch anyone who might not know anything about it. Since I'm usually one of the first on in the morning, I try to do the early reminders.

Janice

Therese

See the ESPN article.

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/news/story?id=2535806

Tragic!! My heart breaks for each and every horse.

Janice

Alex,

Congratulations on the impressive stats and the growing community of caring for Barbaro that they represent. Now, with your computer guy hat on, can you tell us, what's the difference between a visit and a pageview? Is a visit a post and a view just a hit, or...?

Thanks for sharing your good news as we await the hoped-for ACN....

Good Morning Barbaro fans, etc.,

Hoping for another comfortable night.

Saw this article in the local news (not sure if it's a repeat or not)

http://delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060802/SPORTS/608020340/1002

Left hind leg biggest concern for BarbaroOriginal injuries healing, but laminitis takes time

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. -- Barbaro's right hind leg bones are healing so well his cast could have been off by now if not for the laminitis in his other hind leg.

Dr. Dean Richardson said Tuesday that the painful hoof disease is preventing the Kentucky Derby winner's cast from being removed because the colt could not protect himself by bearing more weight on the left hind leg.

Barbaro suffered life-threatening injuries when he broke three bones above and below his right rear ankle at the start of the May 20 Preakness.

If he hadn't had the founder [laminitis] on his left hind, he'd probably be out of the cast and he'd probably be in a splinted bandage on the shoe," Richardson said. "That's where we'd likely be. I can't do that because his left hind is the more sore of the two legs right now."

Barbaro's left hind hoof, which was stricken with a severe case of laminitis, is improving and has started to show slight signs of re-growing after 80 percent of it was removed. Barbaro needs to regrow the hoof if he is to have any chance of walking.

"It's too early to see true hoof wall forming," Richardson said. "But the coronary band, the part of the hoof that's the equivalent of the nail bed where the hoof is going to grow down from, that looks very good. It's too early to see a lot."

Barbaro has been in an intensive care stall at the New Bolton Center since his horrific injuries in the second race of the Triple Crown series. Richardson said after performing surgery that the pastern bone was shattered in "20-plus pieces."

"Everything looks good under the cast," Richardson said. "The X-rays looked as good as they can look."

Richardson said the colt's prognosis was "poor" after he developed laminitis, but eased off that grim outlook Tuesday.

"I don't know. Every day that goes by, it's great," he said. "He has so long to go I don't even think about the prognosis. We just work on the horse and hope he continues to be happy."

Barbaro looks bright and happy, with a voracious appetite, to those who see him. Owner Gretchen Jackson usually visits twice daily to feed Barbaro fresh-cut grass from her nearby farm.

"It makes me feel better about the poor guy stuck in there," she said. "He likes it."

If you read the article about New Joysey Jeff - it's hard not to get angry. The length of time for the arrival of the ambulance is excessive. There is NO WAY something like that should happen. They MUST correct whatever caused the delay. If they need to have extra ambulances on hand in different locations, so be it! You'd think by now they would know of the potential problems and have a game plan in place for each possible situation.

I just can't stand the idea of a horse suffering that long.

Janice

Just hoping to hear that you had another comfortable night, big guy. Got the pictures I ordered of you winning the Derby and you and Messaging in the barn at Pimlico. You sure are a good looking hunk!!!
Have a good day, beauty.
Love,
Pat

Thanks, Janice.
I just read about the horrific demise of new Joysey Jeff.(ESPN) What the hell is going on? That poor animal had to walk 60 yards on a busted up leg, because the turf was too wet for an ambulance to access? Why were any horses allowed out there if that was the case? Wrong, wrong, wrong. Shame on them.
My heartfelt prayers go out to the New Joysey Jeff connections. What a shame. What a tragedy for that poor animal.

Hooray Barbaro! The miracle continues!

Another comfortable night, yippee!

Go Barbaro Go!

Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro

HOORAY for alex!!! you go guy! we all already knew you were the greatest...

good morning all, hope you all have another good day.

Barbaro, may you have another HEALING day. stay STRONG. one day at a time...

We BELIEVE in MIRACLES.
We BELIEVE in BARBARO.

p.s. hi janice. i'm on late, don't have to go to work till 9 this morning! got to sleep in! have a great day...

ACN...oh, Bobby, that is fabulous. You are a such a good boy, and we love you and your doctors sooooo much. Keep growin hoof, sweety...you can do it!!! Have a cool day, eat lots of veggies, and say hi to all your people there. I need a massage, too. Ahhhhhhhh

One million.....what a great service this site provides! If anyone would have told me that I would be checking a site to see how a racehorse was progressing, I would have thought they were crazy.........and then I saw Barbaro get injured at the race, and I am here daily to check, first thing in the morning! Again prayers to all who are involved in bringing this horse back to health! "ACN" is what I look for every morning!

Another night of comfort! YAH!!! Barbaro, I'll bet you are getting so spoiled with all the loving treatment you are receiving, you aren't going to want to leave NBC.

Congratulations Alex!

Each day that Bobby remains stable and comfortable is another day closer to recovery.

Thanks for the good news again today, Alex.

Therese,
I'm glad your outrage equals mine. If these tracks can't improve the safety of both horse and rider, they will never see horse racing return to the popularity it once had. Who could possibly witness that kind of tragedy week after week and remain unaffected?

Janice

I'm glad to hear that our boy had ACN but too bad that New Joisey Jeff's family can't say the same thing.

I would really like to be able to get statistics about the injury/death rate from previous eras and compare them with the present. Does it just SEEM worse or is it?

good news bobby. ACN, now we can a have a good day.

Hiya, Bobbey! "ACN" = hoorah, hallelujah, & yippee! So glad that you got a massage last night. Please stay cool today in this sweltering heat, OK? Kita wishes she could visit your AC'd stall and keep you company. "All creatures great & small." Hugs, pets, & "scratches" - Robyn, Brent, & Nikita

Dear Alex:

Over a million, eh!

In your wildest dreams, could you imagine it?

It's a miracle, and not just any miracle, it's the Barboro Miracle that is playing itself out, in many places and in just as many ways.

Eat. Rest. Sleep. Fuse Bone, Fuse Friends, Fuse Goals and Dreams. And, Big Guy, grow a very special and magical hoof.

Congratulations to Alex. God Bless one and all.

Lillian Petroff

Catch you later lou - have a great day!!!

Pat from Florida - are you concerned about Chris? They are predicting that it will become a hurricane.

Janice

ACN !!!!

I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
I BELIEVE IN BARBARO

I LOVE YOU BARBARO!!!! YOU GIVE US HOPE THAT THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN IN OUR LIVES....COULD END UP BEING OKAY......

lINDANN

tuesday is dark days at del mar..

cant wait for thr update on BIG BOY...
hope ur nite was another comfy one for ya..
believe in miracles
believe in barbaro

hugsss carrtos and lotsa love big boy

Janice, I don't know what the stats say, all I know is that how are people going to continue to support this sport if the tragedies that are occurring aren't corrected? Something(s) MUST change. I think I am going to boycott my attendance until there is official and sufficient change in the conditions regarding safety to our beloved horses, and jockeys. It's almost criminal, isn't it?

Allelujah! Another comfortable night Bobby! You're quite a boy! Have a beautiful day, enjoy your massages & visits from Mrs. Jackson. You are my hero & inspiration Sweet Bobby. Nuzzles, nuzzles...:>)

Boo, Janice and I were just talking about how dark it is at Del Mar. What a shame, eh? It sounds like that absoulutely could have been prevented. God Bless New Joysey Jeff and all his connections.

Alex congrats! Your site is a smash hit. Talk about hockey stick growth, Yikes! -

(((Great Going Bobby!))) You are doing so well. - The buzz on the street (among those who don't hardly know ya) is....."I hear this Barbaro guy is really smart! He seems to know how to help his Doctors help him!" Yup, Bobby, I heard it Tuesday, just like that." ----

Keep it up Bobby, Bless you, ya big lug!

Great news Barbaro!

I love to hear those words!

I will only be able to check this site periodicaly for the next week but I won't stop thinking about you Barbaro!

My prayers will continue and I know you can do it!

Every day - we hear "Another Comfortable Night" -and we can breathe easier, knowing that the miracle continues. I'm KVELLIN' MIT NACHAS every day. Thanks, Alex, for reporting to us.

And a big Mazel T'ov on the recognition this site is getting. The word is spreading, that's for sure.

Thanks Alex, for posting the powerful poetry and the track safety petition link in the updates.

Add my voice to the many who are outraged by New Joysey Jeff's forced march of 60 yards with a broken leg before being put out of his misery. As I was contemplating the scenario described, I recalled the many horse rescue stories I've seen on Animal Planet involving bringing a helicopter in to airlift a horse out of an inaccessible canyon, or a mucky ditch, etc etc. Why can't this type of rescue/recovery be S.O.P. at the tracks? This must not be allowed to happen again. Not being able to access an injured horse at a track with an ambulance, in this day and age, is simply unthinkable.

If not for Barbaro, I (and I'm sure many others like me, who love horses but until now did not follow racing) most likely would not even be aware of this. If not for Barbaro . . .

Living proof of the living truth.

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

Unbelievable Alex - such great news!!

Stay strong Barbaro.

Therese,
I believe there are probably many things that need to be improved - the surface of the track being just one of them. Insiders probably have more insight than an observer but not always so. Sometimes it takes someone with an impartial, unbiased eye to really see what changes can help both human and horse. My big gripe is that the humans know the danger and choose to do what they do anyway. Nobody asks the horse or gives it a choice and yet they pay the ultimate price.

Janice

C. Jaffe - right on!!!

Janice

Thank you so much for this site and keeping us posted on Barbaro's condition.
We're praying for you Barbaro.

This is a wonderful site dedicated to the recovery of Barbaro but I cannot deal with all the other horses that are dying on the tracks. This is getting overwhelming for me to read about this on an almost daily basis. The event at Del Mar last night is so inhumane I am just astounded. Why are the owners of these animals not demanding better treatment and care? What is wrong with these people?

anne

I agree with you completely. I keep thinking there must be something we can do but don't know what.

Does anyone know a way to contact the track officials? We'll probably have to wait until our West Coast friends get on later for help with that.

Janice

GOOD MORNING BARBARO AND ALL STAFF
IT IS SUCH A GOOD DAY TO WAKE UP AND CHECK AND FIND YOU HAD ANOTHER GOOD NIGHT.WE WILL KEEP OUR PRAYS AND CANDLES GOING FOR YOU.
BETTY AND BOB FORD PHOENIX

Good Morning Bobby,

This is how I like to start my day, hearing you had another comfortable night. Way to go. Hope you had the sweetest dreams possible. There was a brief blip on our local news about you, but they don't know how well you really are, they always report news from a week ago,lol. You have another great day, and rest when you need to. Make sure to eat all your veggies and try to be nice while you play with the doctors. I know, a boy gotta have some fun, you little devil you. Continue to heal your hoof, every day it grows a little bit more, and before you know it- poof it will be all healed! I BELIEVE IN YOU ALWAYS-BARBARO! Sending you my love and prayers and a lot of kisses.Check on you again later little friend.

Goood Morning Bobby and everybody.

Bobby you made my local news this morning. I did a little bit of a "HA!!!! I told you SO!!" when the TV station did the report about you doing "SO WELL!" A couple of weeks ago I had to email them and set them straight about you..Gave them a little piece of mind, I did. They were all quick with the headlines using the "E" word as soon as the "L" word was announced. I told them to come to this website if they wanted the facts about you.

Speaking of which, WOW! Good going Alex! Thanks A MILLION !!!!

Hi Laurie in MN and Deb in WI. Hope to meet you guys sometime soon. I too was pleased that there are Angels at Canterbury.

Shannon and Zeena.. I had raised that pool question a couple of weeks ago after the news about poor Gallant Secret. I too was curious about the need for more pools and trained staff. I really hope that the Barbaro Fund can help in this area.

Off to "pretend to be working again" while I minimize and refresh my comptuer all day LOL! I know You all know what I am talking about too!!

Bobby you are an awesome force of greatness, courage, cooperation, strength, gentleness,... you're calm, cool, and collected...with a little bit of that OH SO CHARMING fiesty-ness that we all love so much.

oooopppps..I'm gonna be late for work AGAIN...

your pal,
Leslie in MN

THERESE - the nightmare of poor New Joysey Jeff isn't "almost" criminal - IT IS CRIMINAL!!! Just another reminder of why I HATE racing! So maybe you're wondering why I'm on this site - it's because I LOVE horses! What is needed is a powerful (translate: famous) person to start raising hell about track conditions so this never happens again to another of God's creatures. Anyone know what celebs are animal people? I ASK EVERYONE who has reason to be encouraged about Barbaro today to stop and pray (and light a candle) for New Joysey Jeff and his family - PLEASE! My only consolation is that after the horror of his "forced march" he is now at peace and romping with some wonderful horses I have known and loved (especially Chancellor)and is also keeping watch over our buddy Barbaro!

...and now to a happier comment: it's hotter than blue blazes in CT, but it's a WONDERFUL day because of another comfortable night at New Bolton. Barbaro, you continue to inspire millions with your strength, courage, determination and intelligence - you CAN AND WILL be one of the survivors!!!

When you light your candles, remember that there are groups for PRADO, JACKS, DR R...as well as our hero! And don't forget to light one for New Joysey Jeff as well.
Here's to another comfy day to Barbaro, "The Champion of my Heart" - (t-shirt logo).

NANCY IN CT

Good Morning, Team Barbaro!

One Million Hits!!!! That's about as fantastic to read as my other 3 favorite words...

ACN...

Sweet Bobby J - another sweltering day here in Chester County. Stay cool, stay feisty, keep healing. Hope you get lots of carrots, lots of scratchies, lots of sling time to rest your legs.

I don't know about anybody else, but I'd dress like a carrot to get into ICU at New Bolton...5 minutes, Dr. R...all I want is 5 minutes...heck, 1 minute will do...:)

Margaret, I need to add one more dedication page to "Barbaro's Dream" and then I'll send it to you. I don't have any problems with it appearing on another website. I'll work on that later today and can send it to you tomorrow...thank you so much.

Thanks to all of those who have read my story and have given their support (and tears). This was hard to write from an emotional standpoint and I almost left out Gallant Secret...but I kept looking at her photo and I couldn't let her go. Even though it flowed while I was writing last week, I was sitting in the reception area where my girlfriend works trying not to cry.

I'm loving all the poems and songs that are being created here...wonder if we should look into publishing a collection of all these works and donating proceeds to horse rescue organizations - something along those lines - or charities of the Jackon's and Matz's choice. All this creativity is coming out now and its glorious to see it. Just glorious. Keep it going if you feel inspired. If anybody has any children who feel the urge to write...let them and show it here. Children have the most beautiful perceptions. Heck, my son is 23 and he STILL is teaching me...still showing me new ways of seeing things - as does his beautiful fiance (17 days till their wedding...hooray! I'll be a mother-in-law! Make all the jokes you want about mothers-in-law - I'm loving this because we all know the next phase...GRANDCHILDREN!!!)

Anybody know any publishers?

Alex and Tim, congratulations on creating such a successful website. Did you ever think this would happen? This is a once-in-a-lifetime occurance - where so many people are coming together and practicing love, faith and compassion. In all this time of conflict and upheaval, this site is a haven for souls like me.

To whoever made the connection between my friend's comment that B is a messenger and Messaging...thank you for that confirmation. It was right in front of me all the time...Willow will be floored when I tell her on Friday.

My prayers go to New Jersey Jeff and his family. That is a heartbreaking situation...he is the latest casualty this year. So many beautiful animals suffering just tears me apart.

Time to light candles, get my errands done and come back to air conditioning before it gets too blazing hot today.

Sweet B, you are in my thoughts and prayers every day. Sent energy to both your hind legs last night

Healing to all,
Lyn Gilbert

Good morning, Bobby!! ACN. Keep up the good work, Champ. We're with you today as we are every day, from now until.......well, until forever.

I love you, MA

Nancy,
You're right - hopefully someone will know some celeb names that could be helpful. Unfortunately, I'm not into star "worship". The only stars or celebs that I'm ga-ga about have 4 legs.

Janice

GOD BLESS BARBARO!

We all are blessed to have a part of Barbaro in lives, he is strong loved and has let us all know how to be a Winner! God bless everyone involved in his recovery. He has inspired me in my life and gave me the determation to never give up.

God's Speed in a very fast recovery my BOY!

Love and kisses go your way! Be Stong.

Thank's to all with your web site!!!!!!!!!

Love Carol

If anyone is interested I e-mailed both the presidnet of DelMar and the Director of Horsemans Services to convey my outrage over last nights incident with New Joysey Jeff. If you care to do so here are their e-mails:

president joeh@dmtc.com

Horsemans services lisai@dmtc.com

Thank you Anne,

I most certainly will.

Janice

Dearest Barbaro,

This morning, as I was getting ready for work with an ear cocked to the TV for weather news (hot, hot, hot) I heard the word “Barbaro”. I flung myself toward the TV set, where a picture of Dr. Richardson running his hand over you (could have been an old one) was playing. The announcer was saying something to the effect that your right hind was healing excellently with no problem, and the only area of concern was now the laminitis in the left hind leg. He then paused and said “This is an amazingly resilient horse”. Well, Mr. Newsman, this is not news to us, we’ve known that all along.

So, Barbaro, as I drove my one-hour, one-way commute to work this AM, I envisioned you still in the woods, but they are no longer deep and dark, you were standing in a sunshine-dappled glade, a cool breeze ruffling your mane and tail. I won’t rush things as I did before. Rest awhile, listen to the wonderful Dr. Richardson and NBC staff, who so obviously care for you. Won’t Mr. and Mrs. Jackson be overjoyed when you walk out of NBC! (Oops, I’m getting ahead of myself again…).

Love, will be at the vigil Saturday night 7 PM,

Good Morning Barbaro!
I'm glad to hear that you had another good night! Just a one day at a time. Thank you Alex Brown for this website and the updates. God bless you all.
Love~Kathy xoxoxo

Lots of prayers and positive energy for many more comfortable days and nights for Bobby.

Thanks everyone for all of the great poetry

Way to go Alex & Tim and everyone else !

Keep sending prayers & positive energy to Bobby.

Keep lighting candles for Bobby and all of the other great horses who give their all for us.

Please sign the Safe Track and No Slaughter petitions and spread the word - now is the time to get this done.

Thanks to Dr. R and the NBC staff for doing such great work with Bobby.

Nancy in CT,
Two celebs come to mind:
Wayne Newton - Arabians
Michale Keeton - Cutting horses

Here is a list of stars who are active in the Humane Society of the US, an organization that "has worked since 1954 to promote the protection of all animals." Maybe some of them could be contacted and enlightened?

Maria Conchita Alonso
Bea Arthur (Halt Hog Factories)
Ed Asner (Providing for Your Pet's Future)
Alec Baldwin (Choosing A Humane Diet, Halt Hog Factories)
Ed Begley, Jr. (Animals In Research, Halt Hog Factories)
Shari Belafonte (Fur Free Century)
Jessica Biel (First Strike)
Elayne Boosler (First Strike, Fur Free Century)
Berk Breathed (Fur Free Holidays, Karakul Lamb)
Ron Burns (Artist in Residence)
Dixie Carter (Fur Free Century)
Mary Chapin Carpenter (Fur Free Century)
James Cromwell (Halt Hog Factories)
Jenna Elfman (Fur Free Holidays, Pets For Life)
Mike Farrell (Animals In Research, Karakul Lamb)
David Foley (Fur Free Holidays)
Sara Gilbert (Animals In Research)
Bill Goldberg (Animal Fighting, Farm Animals, First Strike)
Whoopi Goldberg (First Strike)
Cathy Guisewite (Karakul Lamb)
Steve Guttenberg (First Strike)
Anne Heche (Fur Free Holidays)
Tippi Hedren (First Strike, Fur Free Century, Halt Hog Factories, Karakul Lamb)
Anjelica Huston (narrated public service announcement)
Kevin James (Fur Free Holidays)
Diane Keaton (Fur Free Holidays)
Vicki Lewis (Fur Free Holidays)
Ali MacGraw (Equine Issues, First Strike, Karakul Lamb)
Bill Maher (First Strike, Fur Free Holidays, Spay/Neuter)
Dave Matthews (First Strike, Fur Free Holidays, Halt Hog Factories)
Peter and Mary Max (Halt Hog Factories)
Rue McClanahan (Animals In Research, Equine Issues, First Strike)
Patrick McDonnell (Fur Free Century, National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week)
Mandy Moore (First Strike)
Mary Tyler Moore (Animals In Research, Equine Issues, First Strike, Karakul Lamb)
Frankie Muniz (First Strike)
Kevin Nealon (Animals In Research, Fur Free Century)
Alexandra Paul (Halt Hog Factories, Karakul Lamb)
Victoria Principal (Animals In Research)
Leah Remini (Fur Free Holidays)
Christina Ricci (First Strike)
Ally Sheedy (Halt Hog Factories)
Alicia Silverstone (Fur Free Holidays)
Britney Spears (Fur Free Century, First Strike)
Jerry Stiller (Fur Free Holidays)
Maura Tierney (Fur Free Holidays)
Joan Van Ark (Fur Free Century)
Betty White (Fur Free Holidays, First Strike)
Montel Williams (Disaster, First Strike, Safe Cats)
Robin Williams (Tuna/Dolphin)

ACN!! Way to go, Bobby!!! :-)

Torrential rain here...it's amazing and soooo refreshing after the heatwave we've had!

I saw that the racing was cancelled yesterday at Delaware (I think) because temperatures were over a hundred degrees!

Jo

Way to go, Alex and Tim, on the site...

Way to go, Bobby, on another comfortable night...

Grow, Hoof, Grow...!!!

lyn,

I'd dress like a carrot, too!!! Hmmm, maybe there are some costume shops around??? :) :) :)

Thanks Alex and company for the update.

Keep on fighting, Big Boy!!!

Wonderful announcing (mike c - I believe I'm going by memory)...

BELIEVE IN BARBARO!!!

Good morning all (I guess I'm #1,576,354) ;) and a GREAT BIG GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING to Mr. Barbaro! So glad for ACN and happy to hear you are making lemonade out of lemons!

Congrats on the success of TWR, Alex! Guess this will be a good case study for your Internet marketing class ;)

Have a good day all! Deep breath -- exhale -- positive energy flow to our Bobby!

I believe in Miracles -- his name is Barbaro Jackson!

Susan / Tampa

I love getting good news about Bobby when I wake in the morning. Love, love, love it!

Just in case someone as not seen this article about the Horse Slaughter bill, I am posting it again. It is the best article written yet. The writer gives sequence of events so far as well as what could or could not happen. It really is worth reading.

http://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/hanchette215.html

Jeannette in "stinking hot" Chester Co., PA

What an emotional roller coaster--

--thrilled for the success of this site

--ecstatic that Bobby had ACN (and was shown briefly on the Today Show news this morning)

--confused that Dr. R mentioned "founder" (I thought that was worse than L?)

--happy for the Jacksons' latest European victory

--overwhelmed realizing I haven't had time to read any posts since the 30th and now I'm giving up very reluctantly :(

--LISA, way too late to say I want 2 bracelets, too?(jfieberts@charter.net)

--hoping a small contribution I sent to Kennett last week made it into a basket

--interested that you can custom-order M&Ms, but it's pricey ($45 minimum gets you 4 bags), and you can get them in blue and green (Lael Stable colors) but you're limited basically character-wise to Go Barbaro! or We Believe! (anyone interested, check it out at mymms.com/bday28)

--devastated about New Joysey Jeff. If it was too slippery for the ambulance to get up the slope, it's too slippery for horses to be working out. I've been a fan of racing since the early '60s and I don't ever remember being afraid of breakdowns back in those days. THIS MUST STOP. I signed the petition a long time ago. Del Mar should be taken to task about this. It's totally disgusting.

Love all your beautiful poetry, everyone, and MIKE's race calls.

ALEX, you are so cool to post all these article links.

Bobby you are one smart dude. Folks at NBC, keep those cool breezes blowin' on our boy.

Grow, hoof, grow!

And to Walter, China, Mary L., and everyone who needs a ((((((hug))))) and some XOXO's, consider it done!

If I've left anyone out, forgive me...you're all amazing.

JANICE FROM FLORIDA - I agree with you on which celebrities are worthy of our devotion. However, we've all helped make some human celebrities rich - whether it's by purchasing a movie ticket, renting a dvd, buying a book etc. So I think this issue is so critical that it's time to "use" them!!! I've been watching Don Imus on MSNBC today (thanks to a day off from work!), and I know he's a wild man but he does have a horse ranch in the Southwest and they do a lot of charity work there with handicapped kids...so I'm going to attempt to find a contact email for him.
EVERYBODY, if you know of any celebs who are horse/animal people, please try to get them involved in the track safety nightmare. Like it or not, this country is most likely to hear the people with the biggest names!
ANNE M - thanks for the email addresses! I'm signing off here now to compose messages of outrage to them.

GOD BLESS BARBARO - I believe in him, I believe in miracles!
Nancy in CT

these poems are getting to me! They're lovely. I sit in front of my computer blubbering!. My kids know when they hear that --it's about Barbaro.

!7,000 hits yesterday--I wondered why I couldn't get a comment through. Good going Barbaromaniacs.

Would someone please tell me the address to light a candle? I can't seem to find it.

I'm so happy ( and daily relieved) to get the morning update on Bobby. Each report is a gift! One day at a time for our boy.

I have a picture up in my room at school of Barbaro. It says, "Believe in miracles." People walk in and will ask why I have a picture of a horse on my wall. I explain, "THAT'S BARBARO!!"

Enough of my chatting--time to get ready for work. Please hold down the fort today, you guys are great.

As always, dear Bobby, much love, positive energy and care for you and those around you. Most of all God bless you and hold you today Barbaro.

Good morning everyone,

I've heard those words, "another comfortable night", so all is well and I can begin a new day.

Barbaro, rest well in your sling today in air-conditioned comfort. Let the nurses wait on you, giving you scratches, carrots and peppermints whenenver you want them. It's all about you baby boy.

One day at a time, that's all any of us is asking. One good, comfortable, day at a time. We're all in this with you sweetheart.

Skyler

Positive updates cheer me, my heart soars
Knowing with each passing day, more hope than
before.
Amazing Barbaro- you have been, right from the start,
In spirit and courage, coming from within.
You uplift us all, showing character and grace,
Showing how possible it is to stay in the race--
Barbaro, you have lit the way,
All who love you will continue to hope and pray--
That progress is made, and you will be a healty
horse someday,
Grazing in pastures,under a sky so sunny blue,
A miracle in our world, that did come true.
We believe in Barbaro!

Thank you, Alex and Tim!

ACN! Life is beautiful today. Rock on Bobby!

May Mary L continue to improve, along with the rest of our Maniac family.

WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!
WE BELIEVE IN BARBARO!

Lor in PA

Barbara...

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=barba

Jo x

Dear Bobby,

I have been hoping & praying for your speedy recovery every day, and I am multiplied by thousands, probably millions of well wishers! I check this site, thanks to Alex & his team, to stay on top of EVERY snippet of news about you. Thanks you, Gretchen & Roy, and thank you Team Barbaro for persevering the struggle and saving his life!!! Bobby's spirit sparkles through the toughest times!

Barbaro - I signed the petition for track upgrades, hopefully together we can save other horses!(heart) I really enjoy watching the videos of you, they display your intelligence, beauty and strength. I especically like the "Run for the roses", I watch it every day - it shows you in all your glory!!! They all make me cry, you are so precious! I would love to see a picture of Bobby wearing the rose wreath! :-) Hang in there baby!!

My heart also goes out to New Joysey Jeff(in heaven) and the people who cared about him, and all the other horses who have suffered cruel fates on the track at Del Mar. I can not believe people take the time to care and feed these beautiful animals and they let them be expendable. Where is the logic? common sense? Where is the love?

I love you Bobby XXXOOO, keep fighting!!

Jen

P.S. Hey Alex, can you put a link to "The Run for the Roses" under the Barbaro Fan Media link. I looked all over your site for it before -- but it is linked under the text "Barbaro as a baby?" and is not easy to find at the bottom of August Update 292. Here is the link, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz5xzK4q6Xw&search=derby

Nancy in CT,
I'm with you - 100% I hadn't thought of Don Imus, but why not?

Please keep us updated!

Thanks,
Janice

At the risk of sounding like a real downer, we can't forget about the dozens and dozens (hundreds and hundreds?) of small tracks out there that get NO coverage. When horses go down in big races, and at places like Del Mar, Arlington, Belmont, etc., they get pretty major coverage. But what about Finger Lakes? Mountaineer? All the harness tracks? My guess is that there are many more horses being put down than the general public hears about, and I would hope that one of the outcomes of this site (with all of its terrific activists) would be to raise awareness of the need for safety at ALL racetracks, for ALL horses (not just expensive ones with well-heeled connections--let's face it, of all the animals out there, Barbaro needs our help a lot less than many of the others), not to mention ALL jockeys.

OK, climbing down off the soapbox. The news yesterday about Barbaro is terrific--couldn't be happier. But across the country, there's a long way to go...

Teresa

GOOD MORNING HANDSOME!!! I got to work and read the three greatest words ever!!! I am so proud of you!
Hope you have another good day and I will check on you later. Remember baby, we are all here with you for the long haul, we all love you so very much!

HUGS & KISSES!!

Karen - TN

Other celebs with horse connections.

Patrick Swayze-Arabians
William Shatner-American Saddlebreds
Bo Derrick-Thorobreds
Tommy Lee Jones-polo

Lyn G.,
I think publishing these excerpts would be a fantastic idea. In fact, I mentioned it on Monday, but got no response that I saw. I had said that one of the charities could really benefit from the proceeds.

Sometimes I think these posts come so fast that folks don't get a chance to browse through all of them. I know my contacts just about pop out of my head by the time I get to the last one!!!

I think we should look into this!!! Perhaps it could help alot of horses.

Anyway, another great night for Bobby is the best news we could get and the fact that the broken bones have healed (at least that's what I got from Dr. R's comments, but for the L, Bobby would be in a splint), so now we just have to get hoof to grow. Not bad for a horse with super lousy odds to live.

Keep the faith, it's working so far!!!!

Bernel
Florida

Teresa,
Thank you for that reminder - you are absolutely correct. No horse - regardless of fame or non-fame should be subjected to inhumane or unsafe conditions.

Faye and Linda,
Thank you for the celeb names.

Janice

Tim, this site of yours is so overwhelmingly professional and thorough. I (like everyone else it seems) have been vigilantly following Barbaro's condition and progress. he indeed is unique and represents perhaps the pinnacle on this earth of all we (as humans) try to achieve....

I was catching up on the articles and went to ESPN (the other article that really said 'the truth' on New Joysey Jeff.

I agree with everyone it's hard to get angry with the track etc., One almost wants to say, ok guys, you try walking that distance with a newly broken ankle, foot, etc., and see how it feels... then maybe they would do something. I agree with C. Jaffe like Animal Planet there are ways to get the animal(horse) to a safe place..

Okay, I'm done --- thanks for listening..

GO Barbaro!! Grow that hoof!!

Well put Therese about the terrible fate of New Joysey Jeff - why the heck did they let the horses run if they couldn't even access the track??? Then they knew not to let the rest go after him......

If they are going to allow young horses to race before they are even fully grown with strong legs to run on, then they should be doing everything possible to ensure they run in the safest conditions. All tracks aren't going to invest in the millions of $$ for new racing surfaces - that's the reality. But for God's sake, improve the track conditions and don't allow horses to run under possibly dangerous conditions.

Truth is - they shouldn't start them until 3 YO anyways. Make the triple crown for 4 YO's and spread out the time between races, like in Canada. Our triple crown races start in June and end in August. Do it for the sake of the horses.

As always - prayers for a steady recovery dear Barbaro.

GOOD MORNING OUR DEAR BOBBY!
It's going to be another beautiful day hearing
the positive updates! Hang in there buddy.
You're in our thought and prayers always.

ALEX... OLLTB! great news on your website! Thanks again Alex for all you do. Thanks for being you.

WM & CL - You continue to amaze us with your beautiful poems. Barbaro would be proud.

TLC - Thanks for your beatiful poem as well.
Its just unbelieveable what love and passion can do for the world.

TO ALL: I'm very interested in hearing more about Del Mar. Thanks for the email posts for the contacts at the track. Please keep all the articles on breakdowns coming.

HAVE A GREAT DAY MR. BARBARO JACKSON.
GOD BLESS,

Debra, WI

Great coverage in SI and Andrew Beyer column this a.m. in Washington Post concerning breakdowns.

CONGRATULATIONS ALEX! guess you'll be making the talk show circuit. When you're on Letterman, let me know so I can be in the audience that day. I can see both you and Tim Woolley as guests.

Barbaro, you're doing great Big Guy! ACN. Stay cool in this dreadful heat.

You have brought much needed attention to the improvement of working conditions for your brother and sister race horses.

CJ- super suggestion about the airlifting. It's time these guys were given the proper treatment.

Later Big Guy.

Love ya,
Edie

Good Morning Everyone,
It is sooooooooo hot here in CT. 112 today. Those wonderful words ACN make my heart sing. It was nice to see Dr.R.upbeat yesterday, it reinforces the positive.

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro,
Good news again! You are spectacular! Stay cool today eat lots of carrots, apples, and green grass, boing, bounce and sway. You are an angel sent to us by God you are so special and you are so loved. Keep up the great work and feel good.
I love you with all my heart and soul.
Kisses and hugs,
Renee

Guys, "Good Morning America" this morning was running on the bottom of their screen about our sweetie Barbaro and how is leg is heeling and that the owner commenting he continues to seem bright and happy. I did not listen to the entire broadcast as they may have slipped in a 10 second update from the announcers, but was still great to see on national tv at 7:00AM EST.Barbaro got billing on his health along with Pres. Bush and Castro! Out of the three, you know who I would pick for President!!
Cathy from North Carolina

Thank you God for Bobby's right and perfect healing, and for his complete recovery.

Bobby - Magnificent Spirit - another day closer to freedom!

The Light of God surrounds him
The Love of God enfolds him
The Power of God Protects him
The Presence of God watches over him
Wherever Bobby is, God IS

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

Hi Alex, please post Jeannette's link in the update section.

I love getting good news about Bobby when I wake in the morning. Love, love, love it!

Just in case someone as not seen this article about the Horse Slaughter bill, I am posting it again. It is the best article written yet. The writer gives sequence of events so far as well as what could or could not happen. It really is worth reading.

http://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/hanchette215.html

Jeannette in "stinking hot" Chester Co., PA

Posted by: Jeannette at August 2, 2006 12:42 PM

Good Morning, Big B!! Hope you had a restful night, now look forward to a day of eats, treats, snoozy naps and a couple a nips at Dr. R and his staff (how could we ever thank them enough?) Take it one day at a time big guy, and you'll win this race, too. You made the Today show, we are so proud of your progress.

God bless you, Barbaro and may He continue to bless you with good days and nights.

I'll be praying for you as always and checking through the day..

Have a good day everyone.

anne m...

Thank you for the email addresses of the president and horsemans service group at Del Mar.
(presidentjoeh@dmtc.com)and (Horsemansservicelisai@dmtc.com)
I have expressed my outrage to them both for their irresponsibility in the tragic chain of events leading up to New Joysey Jeffs tragic and probobly preventable demise. Shame on them.
Everyone...take action, please, let them know they were irresponsible in letting a horse go out on a track that was too wet and slippery for the equine ambulance to access it!!! The horse had to wait 19 minutes for the ambulance, and then hobble 60 yards to get to it with a severe compound fracture of its front leg. Sick and wrong. Someone needs to be held responsible for this.

Great news about our sweet Barbaro...thank you to EVERYONE out there who is so caring and concerned about Barbaro and other horses and praying so fervently for his recovery...he has already worked his miracle...we are finally taking action to protect these precious creatures...Believe in Miralces...his name is Barbaro...How can I get a Barbaro bracelet???

Glad to have found a site with updates on Barbaro. Praying for you big boy.

Thank you Jennie,
When I have time tonight, I will go over all this wonderful information and hopefully come up with a plan of action.

While I'm as ecstatic as everyone else about Barbaro, I can't tolerate knowing that thousands of horses every week are facing the fate of New Joisey Jeff. Most of them won't have the opportunity that Bobby has to receive treatment from the "best" in equine care.

Janice

Great news this morning. Have a good day everyone! I'll be walking out the door with a smile on my face after reading the latest update.

Jeanette
Edie

Thanks for posting that link again. It's REALLY important that we remember the vote is coming up on September 7. If any of you have not contactacted your representatives yet, PLEASE do so. We're running out of time!!!
I am trying to find out if there is anything else that we can do as a group to help HR503 pass.

We have so many people here that care that it would be a shame not to "use" us in some way.

I have e-mailed my representative asking his stand on this several times. Have not gotten a reply. I see that he has a local office and I'm going to try to go over there in person today.

I know there are quite a few issues we are interested in but time is running out for this one. Think we need to channel our energies into this for the next few weeks.

As long as Barbaro remains stable and keeps having ACN, let's rally for this Bill.

Thanks

Isn't Viggo Mørtensen a horse person too?
I know he bought two horses that he's filmed with...one from Lord of the Rings and he also bought T.J. who played Hidalgo.
Most actors bring home props, but he seems to bring home his co-stars :-)

Jo

Good morning Barbaro - big guy - so glad you had a good night last night. prayers do get answered and miracles do happen.

Dr. R, and your staff - thank you thank you thank you for helping these miracles to happen with your expertise and education so Barbaro can get his miracle and get healed.

Mr & Mrs J - thank you for not giving up on this beautiful amazing wonderful animal. I love him with all my heart and am one week exactly older than him and about the size of his head! I pray for him many times during the day.

To all on this site, thanks for accepting us (mom & I) into the barbaromaniacs.

Have a great day and stay cool

Love, Kitty Cat Ladee Elizabeth & my mom

GOOD MORNING SWEET BARBARO!!! In my thoughts as usual.

Viggo Mortensen is hot!

Mary
Re: Barbaro bracelets...what we have been doing is just letting Lisa M (lisa@bellaregalo.com) know how many we want with our email addresses. I dont think they are ready to ship yet, but thats as much as I know. I emailed her and she sent a picture of the soon to be finished product...they look awesome.
Good luck.

Alex, congratulations-keep up the momentum!

Re: Celebrity issue raised on this site-
I have been pulling together comments/suggestions. I have access to many people here in NYC-We have to write-up our plight before we can present it. Remember, it's hard to get their ear and you only get one shot at it. I will be happy to champion the cause and will help anyone/everyone.

Have a great day-

Bobby, be good and eat your treats.

Lisa NYC

ACN YES!

I am looking forward to the day you go home big boy.

Thanks for all the support in the petition too, you guys. I was watching Americas Most Wanted last Saturday and it was dedicated to Adam Walsh, John Walsh's murdered son. You would not believe what they had to go through to get the new Federal law passed on sexual offenders. It is mind boggleing that it did not pass last year. Yes they had to bring it back. Poor Jessica Lunsford, and how many other kids, had to go thru all that pain and suffering for those politicians to realize that a change had to come. Which brings me back to our cause. This will be a real battle. I mean if John Walsh had to fight for Adam's law, imagine the struggle for this. However, it can be done. But we will need more than 370 sigs on the petition, we need thousands! Keep telling everyone you know. They may think you are nutty, but we need to show that everyday American's are concerned enough to want a change. I admit it, I am discouraged, but I have started to notice that now we are getting more men to sign, not just ladies who love horses. We CAN do it. For Gallant Secret, New Joysey Jeff, and all the other beautiful horses who have given their all for our pleasure. Lets help make it safer for them and the brave men like Edgar who ride them all the way to victory.

http://www.petitiononline.com/cares/petition.html

Thank you for all the updates! I check this site every morning and throughout the day for updates on Bobby!
I hope you have another great healing day!

Thanks to all that are helping Bobby! You are all wonderful!!

God bless Bobby and all of you!

Colleen

I went out for my run this morning listening to my IPOD when one of my favorite songs from the 80s started playing. The chorus goes something like this:

"Here's to you my little love with blessings from above. Now let the day begin."

The next song that came on was U2s Walk On.

Both songs took on a new meaning to me this morning.

Alex thanks again for this site!

Barbaro you are the best!

Very delighted that Barbaro is getting better and stronger with each passing day God is listening to all our prayers. I will pray and light candles every single day until I see him getting out of NBC and I will continue praising the Lord for his miracle.
Those news about Del Mar and others places that horses are dying because of negligence are just killing me. Something has to be done to prevent these tragedies and Pronto! The celebrities involvement is a great idea.They have a lot of power changing the minds of people specially the politicians.I will light a candle for that poor creature and his connections.I will never put a foot on racetracks like that.
Alex congrats on your success with this wonderful site.I feel at home here.You deserve all the credits for all the hard work and time spend to give us all the updates from our heroe,our beloved Barbaro.I am so blessed I found this site.

Cathy, I am with you!

BARBARO FOR PRESIDENT!!!

Good morning Grandma Bea and Ladee...you don't have to thank anyone here....we thank you for being part of the team... remember, we can't do it without you and everyone else. Power in numbers; power in prayer.
Good to see you here.

Gotta go. I love all "my ladies" and gents here. It's so great to hear from everyone.

Have a great day, ya'll, and stay cool Bobby. No biting!!!

On second thought, Bobby, bite all you want...after all YOU'RE BARBARO!!!!

Congratulations Alex on achieving 1 million visits....Your reports each day to all of us are invaluable, Thank You!!

Barbaro, once again you have given us another gift...a day w/ you doing well!!! God Bless you!!

Even though I probably will never have the chance to feed you a carrot or scratch behind your ears,or look into those courageous eyes of yours, I am comforted by the fact that you are healing from your injuries and there are GOOD, GOOD people that are caring for you now, and always will be caring for you for the rest of your life.

Have another comfortable day sweet boy.

An Idea for the DelMar incident.

I know that there are a few here who have mentioned that their line of work is marketing, writing and Public Relations.

Perhaps one of you talented folks could draft us a professional and rational General Letter that cites the incident at Del Mar and all the recent breakdowns. This letter can then be used by anyone here and sent to the contacts at our own local racetracks. We would simply be reminding them to not let this "Jeff" incident occur at thier facility.

I am just thinking that it is a way to spread the "Message" and give us an opportunity to begin to act as group.

Wadda ya think?

LEslie in MN

Our Dear "Beautiful Boy,"

Another restful night! St. Francis is walking right along side of you, Barbaro, and angels are watching over you, too. We thank God and the UPenn/New Bolton Center veterinary team for taking such excellent care of you. Barbaro, keep nipping and swinging; and, enjoy your apples, carrots, mints, and sugar cubes! Love Ya, Donna & Ed L.

Good morning Barbaro and friends! I'm glad to see some people still talking about the incident at Del Mar with New Joysey Jeff. We talked about it alot last night (West Coast People!). It's important to send those letters to Del Mar. I plan on doing so today. As more people wake up and come to the site today, maybe we can get some ideas generated about things we can do. We have to try. Barbaro is helping to pave the way for change. While track surface probably did not play a role with him, it has brought the awareness to people so we can make change and help to save others.

Please light a candle at gratfulness.org for our fallen horses like Gallant Secret and New Joysey Jeff. The are in group "angels". Please continue to light them for our Bobby too. Grow hoof grow!!!!

Ashley

Barbaro you go Boy!!!! I just love it that the news is now on a positive note again for quite awhile. I hope and pray it stays that way. Barbaro you are so strong and so smart. You are my inspiration I am hypothyroid and have trouble losing weight and I need to get out there and get walking so I can lose weight. I am looking to you for inspiration. Being hypo makes my legs and joints hurt somewhat but I think if Barbaro can be strong and go through what he is going through well then I can go through a little discomfort as well. Plus if I lose weight it will help my cholesterol and blood pressure. So Barbaro you are my hero and my inspiration. I am just so proud of you.

Alex thank you so much for your updates they mean so much to all of us. Knowing that Barbaro had a good night and is ok allows me to get away from this computer and do things that I need to do. Today we are going to Madison Wisconsin to go school supply shopping for my daughter. I plan on walking when the weather is no longer in the 90's here. These things I can do knowing Barbaro is ok. Barbaro is a fighter he is an inspiration.

Thank you so much to the Jackson's for this wonderful horse who means so much to me and to others. Thank you for giving him this chance. People tell me I should be able to just get out there and walk and do it for my own good but ya know sometimes we need a reason to do it. We need someone or something to look up to. Barbaro is who I look up to. He really is my hero and my inspiration. Maybe by the time Barbaro gets out of the hospital I will have lost alot of weight and will have lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

God Bless all of you.

Believe in Barbaro
Believe in Miracles
Believe in Dr. R

Micahel's Miracle

Have a great day fellow barbaromaniacs!!!!

Jo Edwards:

I believe the director of Seabiscuit also bought the horse that played Seabiscuit (I remember hearing that awhile back)

ACN!!! Keep them coming big guy!!

Linda H in Denver

Please let's not forget about the poor horse at Del Mar last night. Can you imagine him standing there for 19 minutes in pain waiting for an ambulance. What is wrong with these people. Do they not have any empathy for animals. Please let's do something for the sake of all horses. Barbaro has brought us all together so let's do something in his name. Don't let this go on !!!

good mornin' BIG BOY...glad to hear u had another comfy nite..i know those massages sure help uu feel good..soo enjoy them and all ur treats and love that is coming ur way..
i hope ur day is restful and comfy for uu once again..i saw on the news that ur owners say uu look HAPPY & BRIGHT...that is soooo good..
ty mr & mrs jackson for that info..thoughts are with uu during this time of healing..
ty alex and tim once again for everything..
bless all of big boys medical staff...yall are the BEST....

BARBARO UU ARE A TRUE CHAMPION...
KEEP HEALING BIG BOY..

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN..

HUGSSS CARROTS AND LOTSA LOVE..

Mary Langkamp-

That's great that Barbaro inspires you to walk.

I am recovering from a major hip surgery and finally starting to get active again. Sometimes when I'm walking/running it still hurts but I push on. Thinking of Barbaro is what pushes me on. I think, if he can do it I can do it, and it helps me continue on when I feel I can't walk another step. This horse is truly an inspiration for me and many others.

Ashley

Someone please tell me about Del Mar last night??????

Replying to Jo's message below, good idea! But the person you really want to raise awareness in combination with Viggo is John Fusco,the screenwriter. He was involved with "Hidalgo," "Spirit, Stallion of the Cimmaron," and owns a ranch in Vermont for his American Paint Horses. IF we are thinking big, why not get him involved??
-Carol

[Isn't Viggo Mørtensen a horse person too?
I know he bought two horses that he's filmed with...one from Lord of the Rings and he also bought T.J. who played Hidalgo.
Most actors bring home props, but he seems to bring home his co-stars :-)]

Sally-

Go to update 29 and look at Mike C. post at 5:52 pm. Have a kleenex ready.

Ashley

So relieved to find ACN this morning. I'm getting used to reading that - but I certainly don't take it for granted! Keep healing, beautiful boy. As always, thanks Alex et al.! The recognition that this website is getting is so well-deserved.

Barbaro's baby brother's name suggestions

Dynarouge
heir to the throne
obrotherwhereartthou
brotherly love
Champion Prodigy
My brother's a Warrior
Michael's Miracle
Little Big Man
Restore the Order
Heir to the throne
Our Sweet Prince
Barbaro's little brother
Dr. Fixit
Dr. Dean
Miracle Man
Little B
Dynavilla
My Brother is Who
Holy Mackerel

Carol..the more we can think of and get involved, the better!!

Jo

Thank you God, another good night and I'm praying, another good day for the "sneak biter".

Alex and Tim, congratulations on this site. You all are doing a wonderful job, don't know what we'd do without you.

Poor New Joysey Jeff, it's as if the horses are disposable, somehting happens and they don't work anymore, so throw them away. It's heart breaking.

David-

My top 3

My Brother is Who
Dr. Dean
Michael's Miracle

Thanks
Ashley

Another great night for Bobby!! Hooray!! I sure would have had all my horses out of Del Mar by now. What is wrong with those owners? The best thing they could do is move on out and go somewheres else. That would literally force Del Mar to change their track surface. I would like to know why Jeff was on the turf course if it was so wet!!! I thought they didn't run horses on a turf course like that.

Just saw the list of name suggestions for B's baby brother -

Here's some more -

Keep The Faith
I'm A Believer
Brother's Keeper

Alex, Had no idea over 1 million people have visited you website until early this am. Barbaro is so excited everyone is going to pray for him along with others (Jacksons, TEAM BARBARO, Edgar, Mike Rea & family, others injured horses, the continuation of Michael's miracle. Barbaro thinks
we should change the poem he helped write to include the new corrected facts which came straight from the horse's mouth (even though Barbaro knows it's coming from yours). He's feeling well enough to ask---

Alex, can you somehow get the counter to show the physical numbers/hits as each person or horse visits???

Here is the new corrected revised addition version of Barbaro's Recovery Road with Barbaro's nickering approval---still laughing inside! He says keep the powerful healing vibes coming!!!!!

~~~~~Barbaro's Recovery Road~~~~~
by Wm, Cl Shaw, & Barbaro Jackson

Another day that goes into night -
Our Barbaro "Bobby" continues his fight!
Powerful will and spirit so strong -
Keeps healing right as time marches along!

The resounding cadence he clearly hears -
Turns prayerful tears back to joyful cheers!
Stable and comfortable, caring and able-
Now he is greater than legend Clark Gable.

This Hero brings nations to vigilant prayer-
and his GOOD NEWS travels faster than air!
Peoples voices heard far and wide-
Cheering our "Bobby" on his new ride!

Songs of praise ring through our land-
Adapts to his sling with a helping hand!
Loving nuzzles Team Barbaro returns-
Wiser and smarter than man, "Bobby" learns!

He's captured our hearts and given us Hope-
Be soldier or child, he helps everyone Cope!
Setbacks in life will only be fleeting-
As Barbaro "Bobby" hears our song's greeting!

Raises us all to stand on mountain tops --
Barbaro's Recovery Road never stops.
Mystifying faith, he walks on stormy seas-
O' Lael legs move gracefully as you please.

Glimpses of him in us, inside ledge's boulders-
'We are strong when we are on your shoulders.'
Moving slowly, trotting faster, eager to see-
Keeps raising us up greater than we can ever be!

Our Barbaro's REcovery Road may be long -
His hero's heart rhythms inspire poetic song!
Ambassadors from all states must unite-
Campaigning for Barbaro's toughest fight!

One that will change horseracing forever -
Horse and Jockey athletes safer together!
Make up your mind and do what you must-
For our Barbaro's sake, he's asking your trust!

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David, I like My Brother is Who and Obrotherwherearethou and Heir to the Throne. I know he's Bobby's brother, but he is is own horse.

Edie

Read about Del Mar - I am heartbroken - what is wrong with people - Del Mar should be more prepared for this sort of thing - couldn't get the ambulance close to the horse so walk the horse to the ambulance - how stupid - that track should be sued until the rafters come down.

I love the list of names - Dynavilla is great, of course I love Dr Dean, My Brother is Who - love it!!!

Bobby - glad you had another good night. So did I - I slept very well - unusal for me!!! You have a great day - rest, relax, eat, nip nip nip, boing boing boing!!! xxoo and scratchies.

Aunty Sally

s/b he is his own horse

Too fast to post. Not enough checking.

Edie

Seabiscuit was played by two different horses,
one POPCORN DEELITES resides at "Old Friends" in Kentucky. The other "Rich in Dallas" resides
at Linn Farm in Virginia . You can read about them on the Old Friends website:
http://www.oldfriendsequine.org/bio-popcorn.shtml

WOW! These poems have us crying, but in a good way. What talent Team Barbaro has!!! I think we need to name a Barbaro Poet Laureate!!

Barbaro- We are so proud of you!! What courage and inner strength you have. May God complete the healing already taking place... God bless you son and all those around you. May His divine presence continue to envelope you and keep you safe.

Add this to the list for names of Barbaro's baby brother: Brobaro.

Love and peace to all..

The incident at Del Mar actually happened Monday in the late afternoon. Not last night. for FYI.

Good morning report again -- thank you, Alex. More good news... The horses in Saratoga have a day off... due to the high heat the powers that be (New York Racing Assn) decided it was too dangerous to allow the horses to run today's (Wednesday)races. Wondering what the connection between NYRA's decision and the fact that many people are looking at the safety of race horses these days. Thanks, Bobby, for holding the space open for that, and to Tim and Alex for giving us a place to grow a more respectful connection with all horses. Enjoy your day in your air conditioned stall, Bobby.


Warmly (literally) Susan in Saratoga

Faye:

re Seabiscuit - Sorry, I thought I heard that on the "Making of" video they seem to make for EVERY movie that comes out. I remember the director saying he fell for the horse, but which of the two?

Linda H in Denver

just read about the horrific demise of new "Joysey Jeff.(ESPN) What the hell is going on? That poor animal had to walk 60 yards on a busted up leg, because the turf was too wet for an ambulance to access? Why were any horses allowed out there if that was the case? Wrong, wrong, wrong. Shame on them.
My heartfelt prayers go out to the New Joysey Jeff connections. What a shame. What a tragedy for that poor animal."

SECOND THAT, IN SPADES. ENTIRELY UNACCEPTABLE. From now on, let the humans and their vehicles go forth and see if they can safely access the turf track after a rain, BEFORE anyone gives the trainers the go-ahead to put their horses out there. Maybe if a few track stewards fall down and get an "owie", they'll think twice.

My heart just aches for this horse, and for his trainer, who is obviously devastated.

Barbaro, I am so happy you are doing well today. I hope everything continues to go well. I am happy for you and sad for the other horse that had to walk on a broken leg. I don't understand why some people think it is okay for animals to suffer. I will never understand it to the day I die. I hope and pray you never have to suffer, Barbaro. My prayer is for you to be okay and other animals don't have to needlessly suffer. It's so cruel and brutal-it breaks my heart in a million pieces. I love you, Barbaro, and hope you have a wonderful day!

just read about the horrific demise of new "Joysey Jeff.(ESPN) What the hell is going on? That poor animal had to walk 60 yards on a busted up leg, because the turf was too wet for an ambulance to access? Why were any horses allowed out there if that was the case? Wrong, wrong, wrong. Shame on them.
My heartfelt prayers go out to the New Joysey Jeff connections. What a shame. What a tragedy for that poor animal."

SECOND THAT, IN SPADES. ENTIRELY UNACCEPTABLE. From now on, let the humans and their vehicles go forth and see if they can safely access the turf track after a rain, BEFORE anyone gives the trainers the go-ahead to put their horses out there. Maybe if a few track stewards fall down and get an "owie", they'll think twice.

My heart just aches for this horse, and for his trainer, who is obviously devastated.

LISA IN NYC - From your post re your New York connections, I'm feeling like I stepped on more expert toes (see my post 8-2-06 12:03 pm) - consider it a case of "a (deeply concerned)fool rushing in." HOWEVER, in my defense I will restate my firm belief that (right or wrong), the folks with the big names tend to be heard - after all, who's heard of Nancy in Hamden, CT?
So what do you propose as the next step? Speaking for myself, since I can't possibly read all these posts when I'm working, I'd love to be on your email lists for updates/suggestions - time is of the essence here!
mllebutterfly@sbcglobal.net

Nancy in CT

Linda,
It must have been "Rich In Dallas", because Popcorn is at Old Friends. The director must own
Linn Farm, or stable him there.

HEY EVERYONE......IMPORTANT HR503 INFORMATION

Just hung up the phone with John Hettinger. He is the gentleman that was the focus of the article in The Blood-Horse magazine. He is a member of the The Jockey Club, a trustee for the New York Racing Association and received a Special Eclipse Award in 2000. He is one of the leaders in the movement to ban horse slaughter.

I contacted his farm and, when I told them what I was calling about, they immediately gave me his direct number in Saratoga.

Told him about our group and that we wanted to help. He was very grateful and spent some time talking to me. We discussed the possibility of some of us going to Washington. He gave me the name and number of the person handling the public relations for this campaign and suggested that I call her and see if it would be something that she might want to put together.

We don't have much time so we need to act quickly.
Please let me know if any of you on the east coast would be willing to go to Washington for this cause. I'd like to have an approximate number before I speak to her.

I will be out for most of the afternoon. Could someone PLEASE repost this message throughout the day so we see what kind of response we get.
Then I'll call her tomorrow morning.

Thanks.

Shelley...sounds really encouraging. I'm a little too far east, but I'll make sure I re-post this message throughout the day.

Jo

Jo

Thanks. I appreciate it!

Anne m. -
thank you for the addresses of the group at Del Mar. I too have sent e-mails to them expressing my shock. I hope they do something if enough people complain.

Alex - congratulations on your milestone achievement of one million pageviews! And thank you for providing accurate updates every day. It is very much appreciated.

Healing thoughts to precious Barbaro!

Wm & CL - That is an increible poem!

ShellyA - Wonderful news. I have your post saved on my laptop and will post it several times today. Thanks for all of your work on this.

ShelleyA,

Do you know when the Washington trip would be??
Janice

Good Morning, Beautiful One. Another good night!

Good Morning, Family!

Anita and Cathy, you made me laugh! I know there are things going on in the world, but the minute any Bobby news pops on the TV, I RUN to turn it up!
Beautiful poem, and congrats to Tim and Alex! And still many thanks for the daily updates.

For those who say racing is cruel and hate it, please don't. We are all concerned, for EVERY horse! The Wonderful Jacksons, Tim and Alex are, for the most part, the RULE and not the exception.
Del Mar officials are working hard to try to figure out what is wrong....they have x-rayed and sonogrammed the track, and are baffled.
No horseperson ever wants to see a breakdown and that is a fear we all share everytime horses go to post.
There is an AP article out, about Dr. Dean talking about the Laminitis, I don't know if it has been posted yet. That is the part that makes me sad, he has been recovering so well in his right hind, but the cast can't be taken off since he can't put weight on it due to the left hind. But there are signs of some recovery.

Three horses played Seabiscuit, one was Rich in Dallas, who is at Old Friends. Michael sent me a beautiful print of him for some volunteer work which I have in my "sports room".
Love to all,
Susan

Teresa please post the addresses of the Del Mar people. I would also like to send them my thoughts on this horific accident.

I'm with Shelly in Toronto. They're ripping up tracks to check for defects. They're blaming owners for not disclosing previous ailments. We know the injuries result from blowing these horses out too early. Maybe those in favor of running the Triple Crown with 3 year olds should let their kids blow their arms out as Little League pitchers. Oh, no we wouldn't want that.
Marilyn in Jersey

Janice,

Don't know but it wouldn't be until after Labor Day when they resume. Just wanted to have an idea of how many might be able to go before I make the call.

ShelleyA - Depending on my workload and the date (of the hearing I guess), I might be interested. Please keep us informed. Now, exactly what would we be doing?...

Hooray! Can now take a sip of my coffee and a deep breath after another good update!
You are doing so good Buddy! Amazing how many people are checking up on you every day! You are so beautiful and courageous Barbaro and obviously inspiring!!!!

Anita

Not exactly sure but John Hettinger said that they might be able to set something up for a group of us to visit several of the representatives in Washington to get the additional support needed. They now have 203 co-sponsers and need 218 to pass.
We COULD possibly make the difference.

I don't really know much about politics so this is new ground for me also.

Wm and Cl

:O brilliant writing.

are you really Maya Angelou or someone like that???

Unbeleivably beautiful thank you

Leslie in MN

Sally and others interested in voicing their concern...here is the copy of the message from anne m with the address in it:

If anyone is interested I e-mailed both the presidnet of DelMar and the Director of Horsemans Services to convey my outrage over last nights incident with New Joysey Jeff. If you care to do so here are their e-mails