Good morning Bobby, Alex & Everyone! Will look forward to Bobby's update this morning, thanks Alex! :) Hope that you had a good day and night, Bobby, and get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather today!

Morning "Bobby" Will check on your update later. Keep up the good work. We love you. Thanks Alex

Let me introduce myself. I do the morning show On XM satellte Radio channell 13, or 811 if you ahve Direct TV. I haven't posted before but reall look forward to the updates on the "Big Guy". Dee Mullins was kind to post my horse "Chief" when he was in PN. Tim Parente did a tie back with super success. And thanks to Staci Hancock for arranging through Gretchen for my wife and I to meet Barbaro. That was a special moment. I trust we all have the dedication to reach out to our respective Senators to shut down the slaughter houses.

Beautiful Barbaro, we continue to pray for you every day.

Lost in the Fog - you are so loved and so missed, Precious One. Such a touching tribute on your Special Day on Saturday. There was such a sadness in Mr. Aleo's eyes - I'll never forget that inage. All over again it broke my heart. There will be many tears for a long time to come. You will never, ever be forgotten, Magnificent Fog. And you will always live on in our hearts - and racing through the wind in the clouds and around the stars. Until we see you again one day - I LOVE YOU!!

Good Morning Barbaro, sweet boy, have a wonderful day. You are the "Wind beneath my wings."

Just read Eddie Kilroy's post above and have turned on the station on Direct TV. He just finished talking about the Anti Slaughter Bill and is identifying those who were for and against the bill. How wonderful to have him on board. Thank you Eddie'.

Good Morning to All Fans of Barbaro.

Sharri

Hiya, Bobbey! Are you sleeping in during Dr. Dean R.'s morning rounds? Today begins another "work week of healing" for you on your road to recovery, sweet prince. Wishing you a good, long graze in the fields with lots of goats to peek at in between munches. Hugs, pets, & "scratches" from your pals in CT - Robyn, Brent, & Nikita (the horse-loving Husky)

Thanks Alex for sharing the tributes of LITF (especially moving was the final moments at the memorial with the flock of geese....)

Here is a article regarding Barbaro (which may be old but thought I'd attached it) if it was already posted, I'm sorry. Please bypass..

Barbaro an inspiration on and off race track

Led to the gate for the first race of his career, Barbaro shied away, reluctant to get started.

A mile later, after an eye-catching 8 1/2-length victory on Oct. 4 at Delaware Park, trainer Michael Matz and owners Gretchen and Roy Jackson realized they might have a special thoroughbred.

"He broke sharp after that, and it was just a run for fun, pretty exciting," Matz said recently outside his barn at the Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton, Md. "We knew we had a good horse."

Runs for fun have been replaced nearly a year later with careful walks after the Kentucky Derby winner took a horrible misstep a few strides into the Preakness and shattered his right hind leg.

First there was five-plus hours of lifesaving surgery, then in mid-July severe laminitis struck and resulted in 80 percent of Barbaro's left hind hoof being removed.

Through it all, Barbaro has overcome every obstacle during an unforgettable year.

"You can just see it in him; he wants to survive," Barbaro's exercise rider Peter Brette said. "He does everything right to allow himself to get better. And he's had a really good month or so now. He's tougher than I gave him credit for."

A recent visit to the New Bolton Center's George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals found Barbaro and Dr. Dean Richardson in good spirits, the horse grazing and his vet just horsing around.

Barbaro has been taking walks outside the intensive-care unit since Aug. 9, when Richardson became convinced the colt was healing well enough to walk outside and soak up some sun.

He's been a good patient, too, behaving for the most part but turning frisky and bucking every now and then. He once kicked up both hind legs, Richardson said. His 30- to 45-minute strolls consist of munching away on grass, occasionally picking up his head and pricking his ears to check out a cow in the next field.

"He's very bright and happy when you bring him out. He tries to drag you around usually," said Richardson, New Bolton Center's chief of surgery who has cared for Barbaro from the start. "He's doing everything right. But there's still a long way to go."

Barbaro has at least six months to a year left in the hospital, says Richardson, but each day means more healing.

The horse receives the best veterinary care available, and the cost -- in the tens of thousands of dollars -- is not an issue for the Jacksons.

"I really believe it's a miracle," Gretchen Jackson said. "Everything has just seemed to come together against incredible odds."

The outpouring of get-well cards, flowers and gifts hasn't let up, either. During his stay, the colt has been sprinkled with holy water and received hundreds of gift baskets and thousands of drawings from children wishing him well. Tens of thousands of e-mails have been sent to the hospital's Web site.

Roy Jackson recalls one that read: "Believe in Barbaro: A Miracle in Progress."

"That about sums it up," he said.

Believe in Barbaro!!

Good Morning Barbaro!

ACN - so glad to hear it. So today will be ACD - enjoy the outdoors, carrots, love from your cute nurses. Give Dr Dreamy a big sloppy kiss for me.

Will check in on you tonight.

Aunty Sally

Eddie Kilroy ROCKS!!!

First Monday in October supreme skritches and carrots to champion (squealer and healer) Barbaro Jackson, HOF.

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For the continuing co-sponsorship quest, from Maid M: "Btw, new line-up makes it very easy to be testy instead of friendly if you don't feel things (conversations, interactions etc.) are going your way. However, testy will only engender more testy, whereas friendly -- even if major effort and tongue tie-age is required -- will get your message across."

Jo (UK)
Great thanks re: Quite A Rush. For the insatiable Maid M: Can you work your magic on Jaco's Mistress?

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Eddie, I'm so glad that Chief is doing better and that you're with us on the horse slaughter issue. Welcome to the site! We all prayed for Chief's recovery and are happy that he's doing better.

Good morning all!

Thank you God for ACN!! May this be another day of healing and hoof growing.

Alex, sorry for yesterday's typo :( It should have said, none of this is possible withOUT you! Glad you had a safe ride this morning, but it sounds a bit dicey at times ;)

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EDDIE KILROY

Thank you so much for your support!! We need media to spread the word...

Have a good day, all. Prayers to all who need healing and rescue, human and animal.

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ERNIE's TEE SHIRT REMINDER:

There are now three designs to choose from:

"Believe in Barbaro", "Fans of Barbaro" (spelled out in Carrots) & "Foggy Forever"

To order, go to:

www.corvinoballet.org/29906.html

GOOD MORNING HANDSOME!! ACN, the best words in the world!! Love you sweet one, I'll check in later.
Have a GREAT DAY!!

BLB!!

Karen - TN

Thank you God for Bobby's right and perfect healing, and for his complete recovery. Thank you God that miracle follows miracle, and wonders never cease.

Magnificent Steed! Another day closer.

The Light of God surrounds you
The Love of God enfolds you
The Power of God Protects you
The Presence of God watches over you
Wherever you are Bobby, God IS.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

Lord God, wrap S1915 in Divine Love and Divine Order. Open the heart of every member of the Senate to clearly hear the voice of the horse, and feel the Magnificent Spirit of the horse. Compel each member to immediately move S1915 to the floor in a right and perfect way, and then vote with their hearts and their conscience for the highest good of all.

Love, Light and Protection for The Boys (always)

God Bless and Protect Us and all of The Horses

Morning Alex, family and Barbaro,

ACN for the precious one!!!!!

Funny story yesterday. After I go home from Fair Hill, I stopped at the ACME (pronounced Ack-Ahh-Mee). I saw a dude in rough jeans with a very weathered face buying bags and bags of carrots. I said to him, "Feedin' a horse with those?" He said, "Yep....." I said, "Are you followin Barbaro?" To which he replied, "Nope, just given 'em regular carrots....." He smiled and went on. I smiled too. I assume anyone with a horse is following Bobby J LOL.

Much love to all!

Jazz

Hello Sweet Barbaro! ACN :) Music to my ears this beautiful morning.

Alex, praying tomorrow's update will be earlier as I have to report for Jury Duty and will be computerless all day :(

Everyone have a great day!

Ro & Brady

Yea!!! ACN

to Eddie Kilroy,

Thanks for posting - so glad to hear you are on our side of the horse slaughterhouse issue. I wish there were hundreds more like you. Please rest assured that there are many regulars who post on this site who are committed to battle until victory is ours.

You actually got to meet the big "B"???

Janice
Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

Jazz- I love that story. Thanks for sharing.

Good morning Barbaro!

Ashley

THANK YOU EDDIE KILROY.
ALWAYS AN INSPIRATION TO HAVE ANOTHER FOLLOWER HELPING FIGHT THIS MIGHTY CAUSE.
THANK YOU BARBARO FOR BEING SUCH A SPIRITED FIGHTER AND WE PRAY FOR A COMPLETE RECOVERY, SOON.
I PRAY EVERYDAY FOR GOD TO PROTECT THE INNOCENT CHILDREN AND THE INNOCENT ANIMALS..PRAYING HIS POWER WILL INTERVENE..PRAYING FOR THE SENATORS TO WAKE UP AND SEE WHAT A FLICK OF THE PEN CAN DO AND HELP US WIN THE ANTI-HORSE SLAUGHTER BILL.
I PRAY FOR EVERYONE OF YOU FOR SUCH A DEDICATION AND HAVE CREATED A CIRCLE OF FRIENDSHIP.
THANK YOU.

Good Morning, Sweet Barbaro ... ACN!!! You go, Bobby!!! You bring us love and sunshine on cloudy days ... you inspire us to have hope ... you are giving so much to humanity and you don't even know it ... or maybe you do!

God Bless You, Dr. Richardson and all of your caregivers at NBC, the Jacksons, Michael, Peter and Alex for your tireless efforts in helping our Boy. There is a place in heaven for all of you ... just not yet!

Believe in Miracles!
Believe in Barbaro!

Ruth Stacey
Proud Member
Fans of Barbaro

Thanks for the comments from all. I, like all of you are dedicated to the passage o S1915. I must thanks XM Radio for allowing me to take on all the pro slaughter people. Lets all show the same grit as Barbaro, and slam this bill through the senate. God Bless.

GOODMORNING SWEET BOY

Very busy this morning but just wanted to let you know that YOU will be on my mind as I go about the menial tasks of the day BOBBY !!!!
Always so relieved to read ACN.....

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK CHAMP!!!!!
GROW HOOF GROW !!!!

THANK YOU LORD FOR THE MIRACLE OF YOUR SPECIAL BARBARO KEEP HIM SAFE !!!!!
BLESS ALL THOSE WHO NEED YOUR DIVINE HELP TODAY..
AMEN

BARBARO NATION....

"MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU"

LUV YA ALL....

Good morning, Linda, Marg, Janice and all (afternoon now for me!)

I'm still buzzing from the weekend's racing! How exciting that we might see Discreet Cat in the Breeders' Cup after all! :-)

Friar Tuck...please tell Maid M. that I will do my best if FOB doesn't see this first.

Welcome Eddie,

Your quote "Let's all show the same grit as Barbaro, and slam this bill thru the senate"! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! One more cup of coffee and I am off to e-mail, fax and phone!

Believe in Barbaro

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Jaco's Mistress - May 6, 2003

(And, in case she's wondering - Smokey Stover - May 2, 2003) ;-)

Proud member, Fans of Barbaro

Morning, Barbaro! Thank God for ACN! Have a good day big guy, mooch a lot of treats, get some green grass, take a nip, give a squeal. We love you and pray for you every day.

God Bless Barbaro, keep him strong, make him stronger.

Eddie Kilroy, thanks for your help with anti-slaughter..Hope Chief is still doing well and back to normal..(He's got a great name..)

Have a great day every one!

Hi Mr Kilroy, as a former Jock, I love hearing you serve up the "coffee". I hardly ever listen to terrestical radio anymore thanks to ya'll. Thanks for your help with the SH issue. You are reaching a whole lot of voices.

Marg...where did you find Jaco's Mistress' dob?

Hello Barbaro Nation:

Love to hear ACM for sweet Bobby. Grow hoof grow.

Welcome aboard Eddie.
Just read the message from Roy and Gretchen Jackson, they are really terrific people.

Bobby J, You keep fighting and I'll keep praying.

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Does Direct TV carry the HR channel?

Great story Alex, Foggy will always be with us. It gave me goosebumps. Thanks for your hard work.

Good to see Tin Man, Wait Awhile win on Saturday. Maybe we will see Discreet Cat at the Breeders Cup.

Love and prayers to all who need it today.

Good Morning, Fans of Barbaro!

Eddie Kilroy, welcome to the TWR family. Thank you for adding your voice to the anti-slaughter campaign. You will find us a diverse group that is united not only with Barbaro's recovery but with the humane treatment of horses (and all living things, if one really thinks about it.). Post often...will be interested to read what you can accomplish. So glad you were able to meet Barbaro.

Barbaro's vet "horsing around"???? Is there something about Dr. R. we need to know???? Hmmmmm???? Interesting observation. Like people have told me before - with being around horses, who needs drugs???? They're natural therapy.

Will be off soon to be with "the boys" for my therapy.

LITF, you shine in the sky forever, my Long Time Sun.

Barbaro, its a beautiful sunny fall day here in Chester County. Grazing is definitely an option on such a gorgeous day like today. Enjoy the sun on your back. Shine on you crazy diamond.

Take care, everybody.

Healing and Peace,
Lyn Gilbert

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Jo(UK)-How did you get Quite a Rush D.O.B.? On the pedigreequery.com, it only showed her year of birth-not the foaling date. However on Smokey Stover it does show his:May 2nd, 2003.Weird.
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EDDIE KILROY-WELCOME!Thanks for the support and joining in on our "conversations".

Good Morning Barbaro Jackson the Mighty-Mr. Champion How are you feeling this a.m.? Fall crispness should bring out the friskiness in you, just not to much so, ok? Be a good Big Ole Boy!!

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Louise-only DishTv carries HRTV, I cannot get it either. :( :(

Dora...Quite A Rush's dob is on there.

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Jo(UK)-I promise I am not crazy, when I looked the yesterday it only gave the year, now I see the foaling date-plain as day. It does say it was updated today on my screen , maybe thats it. I hope so, would not want to think I was losing it...Thanks

Good morning beautiful Barbaro! Grow hoof grow.

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Thanks Eddie Kilroy!

Prayer for Mike Rea, Erin, and all in need.

Have a blessed day FOB

Thanks, Alex, for another comforting e-mail that we all wait for each morning. What on earth would we do without you?

I pray for another good day for wonderful Barbaro and for all those around him, caring for him.

Dora...and I thought it was ME going crazy! I've been back there to check, just in case I imagined it! LOL

Morning gang and
Alex....finally got in to the site... had a little trouble connecting this morning for some reason. So thankful that the fellow who fell this morning was apparently not injured...we don't need any more of those kinds of happenings!!

ACN bobbycakes....heal leg and hoof! Our UNDEFEATED champion!!

Welcome Mr. Kilroy....you are an asset for S1915 as you can reach many "ears" out there...thanks for being compassionate about the bill. I also pray I will have a chance to see "Bobbycakes"...eye ball to eyeball like you did in the future. According to Mrs. Jackson..she is considering placing him, when he gets well, somewhere that we all can see him. I'll just make sure that I have a carrot, peppermint, or stud muffin in my hand when I meet him...:)

God Bless you all!

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Where may I find Eddie Kilroy on XM?!

He supports S.1915?! I want to tune in!

Hi Folks:

Please light a candle for Bobby, MIke, Erin, Daisy, BDude, Shelley, Rocketand all our human and animal friends who need our help.

I'm thinking that we need to have a chat about how to approach the horse slaughter issue ? Any thoughts from other FOBs ?

Thanks to Tim & Alex for the site and updates.

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I haven't been able to follow the comments this weekend - Hope Daisy and ROcket are doing better and any other animal friends who are not 100%.

Thanks for all theprayers for BDude - he's back to where he was a few weeks ago - a little shaky but alert, eating and moving around.

Steve
FOB

KILROY WAS HERE!! Super, Eddie. We need folks like you spreading the word. Thanks so much for joining us here. We look forward to your input.

Alex: Seems like you've had a few "interesting" moments the last few days. Be doubly careful out there. It seems like the troops are feeling Fall, and getting a little frisky! :-)

ACN big guy! Hope you have a wonderful Monday!

Flood those Senate offices! Keep the phones ringing, fill the email in boxes, and make them re-fill the paper in the FAX machine 15 times a day. We can do this!

Jazz: Loved your little tale about the guy and the carrots. Have had similar experiences with some "horsey" people here in Texas, but none quite that funny.

'morning, y'all~
thank you Alex, for the update and the view at Fair Hill~

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thank you to everyone who sent prayers and positive vibes to Rockett- I woke up this morning and he was talking to me (albiet not as loud as usual) and headbutting my leg- demanding breakfast.

He ate a little and then went outside.

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Laurie H.-Channel 811 if you have DirectTv satellite, he has an earlier post time stamp 11:30 a.m. top of this page.

Good Morning, Beautiful Barbaro. So glad to hear you're doing well...Just keep growing that hoof and you'll be even friskier, but right now don't buck too much, although that's a good sign, I think.
Impossible to read all the posts, so many, but I try to read as many as I can. Wonderful to see new names, (as well as the old, true ones!).

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Jo (UK) Marg Dora Crow

Thank you so much -- both on behalf of Maid M and me personally. Frankly, she can be quite the nag.
[Full disclosure: They obviously just added Quite A Rush's foal date. It was not there yesterday, which is why she sent (yes, sent!) me to ask it of you.]

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

I had the pleasure of meeting Eddie Kilroy at the rally in Washington. He is passionate about this subject and is a wonderful voice to help stop horse slaughter.
Funny story he told....with all the famous people he's met, he was more in awe when he got to meet Barbaro than any of them!!

Thank you, Mr. Kilroy, for joining us on the site.

I just read the post that read "According to Mrs. Jackson..she is considering placing him, when he gets well, somewhere that we all can see him." I just can't believe it, I also dream of seeing Barbaro, eyeball to eyeball!

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Friar Tuck-Now I do not feel as though my mind is whirling, even this morning it was not there-an hour ago! Thanks for reassuring me of my slight sanity I have left...LOL

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Friar Tuck: Boy, Maid M certainly has you under control, doesn't she? :-) Bless her little heart!

BTW, haven't heard any of her "celestial" expectations lately, for the days ahead. How's it looking out there?

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Thanks Dora, I was looking all over for it.

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Dora J. Crow,

Thank you for the quick response and information!

I will check him out! Ummmmm, wait, that didn't come out right. I will check out the channel!!

Thank you again Dora.

Good morning, Handsome Boy. It's wonderful that you had such a comfortable weekend. I'm so proud of you for taking care of yourself and enjoying this healing time. You're off to an excellent start, and I'll stay with you for the entire journey. Be well, precious one, and know that you are loved and admired by many.

I believe in miracles!
I believe in you, Barbaro.

MA

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Jo (and Dora, et al)

If you go to Equibase - then Results - then Full Charts - choose track and date - then choose race, it opens a pdf file - on that page, under the full results there is a line that starts "Winner" - gives the name, sire and dam, and foaling date and place.

Proud member, Fans of Barbaro

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Annie, TX.
She was all over me this morning. See the 1.07 p.m. post above.

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

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Friar Tuck: Whoa! How'd I miss this one?

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For the continuing co-sponsorship quest, from Maid M: "Btw, new line-up makes it very easy to be testy instead of friendly if you don't feel things (conversations, interactions etc.) are going your way. However, testy will only engender more testy, whereas friendly -- even if major effort and tongue tie-age is required -- will get your message across."

Thanks for setting me straight!

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Marg-Thanks for that info. I have never been on equibase before, seen it advertise a million times, I guess I thought you had to be a mamber or something.

Wow! You folks are GREAT. Thanks for all the prayers for Barbaro, and thanks for allowing me to join you. If anyone wants to listen to me on XM Satellte Radio it's channel 13 "Willie's Place" or if you have direct TV it'll be on 811. God Bless you all, and SAVE OUR HORSES"
Kilroy

EDDIE KILROY-I did not know this---but yesterday I WAS listening to you! My boyfriend has DirectTv, and we listen to Xm all the time!! Great station!! Willie's Place-Awesome sound!

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Hi Eddie and "Welcome"!

I will be lookin' for you on XM!

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It is such a small world folks, we were listening( I was unaware which channel #), ya know how it is-boyfriend's house,he controls remote-but now---strange turn of events. I was actually listening to our newest Fan of Barbaro of Barbaro's Virtual Village on TWR site, how cool is that? Again--welcome Mr. Eddie Kilroy Maestro of Willie's Place!

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I will be back later guys,gotta do the household chores (LOL) Seeya Later!

Welcome Eddie - YOU ROCK!! I don't have XM or Direct TV - so I will take everyones word for it its a good show.

I'm just so happy to see you here and to know that you are fighting the same fight we are. It helps to know that we are reaching out to people who can do a little more than we can.

Thanks Eddie!!!

XXOO

Eddie,

You are a welcome addition to our cause, your show is great. I have 2 retired thoroughbreds I saved from slaughter years ago and every day with them I become more determined to stop this and save the other innocent horses.
Glad your horse is better and thanks again for your support, so thrilled you are on board!

This tribute to Lost In The Fog Saturday was very moving and emotional. I wish every horse could have a trainer and owner like Greg Gilchrist and Harry Aleo. Along with Mr. and Mrs. Jackson what a wonderful example they have set. Love you, Barbaro!

Barb m in Florida

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Good morning everyone,

Eddie, like Sally, I don't have XM or DirectTV but join in everyone's welcome to you. We need you badly, thank you for joining in our fight.

We accomplish a great deal here but most of all, we have become a family, all dedicated to this mission, and to each other.

We're proud you are a Fan of Barbaro....welcome!

Alex, thanks for the link to the story on Discreet Cat. Boy, I'd love to see him compete against the best.

(Dream race: Discreet Cat, Bernardini, and Barbaro.) But I think it's as unlikely that Discreet Cat will meet up with Bernarndini as it would be with Bobby.

Then again, maybe next year...

whew, dearest barbaro
my third job is keeping up wiht the posts and all the teachings and learnings..yikes..,
i reconfigured the shrine i made for you and sabina
's wonderful pho whihc i rpinted out, wiht yuor power and energy.. glistening in thier frames fresh roses are all about.
bottom line, thank the dear lord you are safe and sound and slept well and may the grazing be delicious.today--.lots of vitamins in your precious carrots.. for the hooves.to.grow rest in your heart..as you feel the seasons change and now you have a new routine..you are not training with michael but in other ways you surely have left your apprentership in the dust.
.what a splendid creature you are..and thank you for inspiring me to pick myself up and get out into that big world yet once again, this gorgeous day--and shake my broom and cook up ways how we are going to change ameircan horse history..NOW..
the posts of the memorial for fog were absolutely wonderful espec. for those of us on the east coast..what a star in the sky he is..oh my .his spirit is everywhere.. boless mr and mrs aleo and greg..wow. and i am thinikng of the lvoely onwer of june seocnd..what a great man he is ..he really deserves a huge hug and i am senindg it to him .if i knew where it might even get there
.am am cettain the fans of barabro will let me know..where..this gang is over the top...
if i could fly ,,i would pass over to say thank you to everyone..
so many different geographies
..your kitchens ,your fields..the big rigs, the highways,m the little roads and bridges..
fresh apple pies..hot coff ee..crumb cakes and always warm handshakes ,open arms and doors, freshly dried dish towels..dogs and kitties napping on braided rugs of all sorts..
EDDIE KILROY welcome and i cant wait to hear your radio show.
THANK YOU FOR CARING AND GETTING IT..wow.
.see? the barbaro effect is unbelievable..miracles happen, we pray we thank everyone for their talents and big hearts.
as i porcess what in heck happened in those marble halls there in the swamps of washdc, i will,keep on--- listening..very hard, too.
..dear alex,
i can imagine the image of falling rider is a bit unsettling to you after what mike went through.
.i am sennding you my invisible four leaf clover to keep all peppy young ones..in good order.
may y our heartts be lighter and may the week begin beautifully..on this holy day.
in the light and in the dark,
martita.

Good Monday Morning Everyone,
Here we go again, it always comes back.

Hi Sweet Barbaro,
You had a good weekend. Atta Boy. ACN, that's going to become your midddle name. Today is nice for you to graze with your best buddy Dr.R. Have fun today I will talk with you later. Love you big boy.

Eddie - I don't have XM or Direct TV either, but thanks for the anti-slaughter help. The "big" media doesn't talk about it at all, interesting to know who does, will have to remember that.

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Jake,
How is Daisy?

Eddie Kilroy; I don't have XM or Direct Tv, but I am sure glad you are with us!!! I have a friend who has XM radio and she said that she listens to a station owned by Willie Nelson that talks about the Slaughter Issue a lot. She gives me updates when I see her at night LOL. Same updates that I get on here just about! Welcome aboard for Barbaro!!!

Nice to hear about another Comfy night!!!

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Hi Eddie
I have Direct TV and will have to listen tonight! Welcome aboard!

Hi FOB -- Alex thanks for ACN news. Welcome Eddie Kilroy to this community, thank you Friar Tuck for your usual balance from MM.

S 1915: SURFING THE WEB --ANONYMOUS SENATE HOLD -- SEN FRIST'S OWN BLOG. SEE POST BELOW. I found something surfing the web yesterday on the "anonymous hold" technique in the Senate... not on S1915 BUT from Sen Frist's own blog on a bill he did support. Will post full blog right below. FOB folks who know more about this -- what's your sense? I felt, if S1915 does have a "hold," we could approach Sen Frist with this backing up our request to bring the bill along... perhaps it will help us understand how to frame our questions to other Senators if they have a hold on it. I was thrilled about this "hit" -check it out good wise ones... thanks & peace to all -- Susan in Saratoga

Excerpt: "I am calling on all members, when asked by the blog community, to instruct their staff to answer whether or not they have a hold, honestly and transparently, so I can pass this bill.... I will work with all of my colleagues, whether or not they support this bill, to bring this legislation to the floor for debate ... SURELY THE WORLD'S GREATEST DELIBERATIVE BODY CAN RELY ON ARGUMENT IN THE LIGHT OF DAY."

martita goshen - love your Faulkner "stream of consciousness" style of writing...lots of imagery!

Good morning, Starshine! Here we go, starting ACW on your journey home. Have a great day today and I'll check on you when I can; I'm still travelling.

Good morning, Barbaro Nation.

SEN FRIST BLOG EXCERPTS RE ANONYMOUS HOLDS... sorry for long post...

http://www.volpac.org/index.cfm?FuseAction=Blogs.View&Blog_id=435

"Last week, I blogged on the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, S. 2590, a crucial step towards fixing the federal government's spending problem......... and bring the bright light of public scrutiny to the federal budget. Unfortunately, when I attempted to bring this legislation to a vote before the August recess, it was blocked.

It is deeply ironic that bipartisan legislation dedicated to transparency in government has been obstructed by the least transparent possible means. But I've not given up ... and neither has a united blogosphere.

Led by sites like PorkBusters, TPM Muckraker, and GOP Progress, online activists across the political spectrum have worked to clear away the obstruction against this bill through hard work and the process of elimination. While the count is still climbing, they have publicly received a response from 89 Senators regarding the secret hold - and I'm proud to say that members of my online grassroots organization, the iFrist Volunteers, have made a major contribution to this effort in calling Senators and securing their promise they have not held up the bill, nor will they hold up the bill. The growing success of this effort perfectly demonstrates the value of the database that S. 2590 would create ... because it proves that Americans with a passion for citizen journalism and empowered by technology can cooperate across party lines to make a real difference.

So, to get this bill passed, I am calling on all members, when asked by the blog community, to instruct their staff to answer whether or not they have a hold, honestly and transparently, so I can pass this bill. And I encourage Minority Leader Reid to do the same.

Working together, we can clear this legislation for action in September, and send it to the House. This is a moment for participatory democracy in action, an unprecedented cooperation between Senate leadership and the blogosphere to pass a bill. I will work with all of my colleagues, whether or not they support this bill, to bring this legislation to the floor for debate ... surely the world's greatest deliberative body can rely on argument in the light of day. Let's keep working together, so I can send this bill to the House next month when Congress comes back into session.

Written by Bill Frist, M.D.

Good morning Fans of Barbaro!

Barbaro, you keep doing what you've been doing and continue your healing ways. Visualizing you getting out of NBC and going home and then us, your adoring public, being able to come see you! What a day that will be!

Eddie Kilroy, welcome and thank you for joining in on the posting. I wish I could listen to you - alas, I'm stuck with 'regular radio' for now! LOL! I'm so glad to hear Chief it doing better.

Best wishes and continued healing for our friends out there - Mike Rea, Erin, BDude, Daisy, Rockett, Ima, and numerous others I am missing.

Also, would the Fan of Barbaro who lost her turkey (I'm sorry, I don't remember your name)please email me at gr8loon.yahoo.com - we have a family of wild turkeys (Tom, Hen and 6, YES 6, babies) behind our business here in West Omaha and am wondering if there is some kind of "turkey feed" we can buy them. They are kind of in a patch of woods/small field and we'd like to make sure they make it through this winter. Thanks!

Keep rolling Fans of Barbaro and let's get S1915 on the November calendar! Love you all.

Linda R in NE

Hola Barbaro!

Hola Fans!

Well, it is a beautiful day today -an Indian Summer day here in Ohio.

Always good to hear about your progress Bobby -you keep healing and doing what your doing ! You inspire so many ! You win the SPIRIT award for sure ! God has blessed us with you Barbaro !

Thanks to Alex & Co for keeping us together !

Also sending healing hugs to Mike Rea and family !

Hugs to all !

Julia B

Eddie -
Thank you for your care, your compassion and your voice. So grateful!

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Jo (UK) I just had to tell you that I replayed the race from yesterday of DISCREET CAT...after it was over they showed some nice closeups of DC, and WOWIE....That is what I was missing...I haven't seen a horse that fit since Barbaro at the Derby...DISCREET CAT was absolutely a work of art...I so dearly wish that our country would upgrade its camera work on these races. You can then fully appreciate this horse's beauty!
When they flashed the close-ups, I got that same tingly feeling I had the first time I saw him....
WOWIE...

Good morning, sweet Barbaro.. Hope you have a day full of love and spoiling, also healing. Enjoy the grazing outside today.

Eddie Kilroy, I too wish I could listen to your radio show. Thank you so much for reaching so many with this important message about the ugly SH practice. When you have more time, could you give us details about meeting the Big Guy? If you have been reading our posts, you know we must have details!!!!!!

Re: Holds on bills

I am no expert, but yesterday in the Dallas Morning News, there was a detailed article about how the Wright Amendment was finally overturned by Congress just before the recess. It seems that Patrick Leahy was the lone holdout,and he had a bill to protect wildlife in Vermont and NH. Another senator put an anonymous hold on his bill. The reporter asked Senator Hutchinson if she put the hold on it, and she replied, now why would anyone want to do that? It seems both bills passed Saturday. This tells me the anonymous hold must be a bargining chip by senators. The old I'll scratch your back, if you scratch mine. I'm hoping this is good news for our bill. Maybe whoever put a hold on S1915 just wants something in return on another bill insteading of just blocking it so it won't pass. I suppose we will never know, but it gives me more hope that calling, emailing, and faxing will do some good to put pressure on the cosponsors to get this bill to the floor. Just my opinion for what it is worth.

Baby Pictures of Discreet Cat;

Go down to 3/10/06; http://www.hiddenbrookfarmky.com/news.aspx

Here is a larger picture. Easier to see

Good Morning Sweet Bobby J. Love you.

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Eddie Kilroy, welcome and thank you for posting your DirecTV number. Since I have NFL I rarely get past the 700s. Will check it out today!!! At least something good to watch (How can you have 1000 Channels and still have to hunt...so I usually just keep it on ESPN or TVG or HRTV,)
Thanks again,
Susan
Believe in Miracles .....Believe in Barbaro.
RIP our Angels.

Thank you Lynda - could DC be any cuter - he was really a baby in that photo. Just want to hug and kiss him all over!!!

Good Morning Champ! Hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your grazing. Fill up on treats and then get your rest. Love you lots big guy.

xoxoxoxo

Eddie, greetings from Canada and welcome to the site. Please keep on spreading the word. You are making a difference. Thank you so much.

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Susan in Saratoga
Have been gone for 4 days, what bill is S. 2590?
Not sure what Bill Frist is saying. Sorry if it's been posted. But 4 days of post is to much to read.
Thank you for your help.

Good morning Alex and Barbaro family

Alex, sounds like you are having the kind of weather I wish we would get here in Texas. Thanks so much for the update on our Barbaro

Heyyyy Barbaro sweetie

ACN!! you are just the bestest boy! That makes me start my day off right. I hope you have a good day, lotsa everything! Twitch the ears, hold that whuffle just a little bit longer ok?

Eat your carrots every day
Booties gone so you can play

Sunshine, breezes, grass everywhere
A little nip here, a little nip there
There is nothing to compare!

Grow hoof grow! Heal leg heal!
That's become our daily appeal

Keep on doing like you are
You're our bright and shining star!

You have a great day, babycakes! I'll be back later to check on you. Hugs and smooooochies!

Wow, Eddie Kilroy has posted! All the FOBs embrace you with open arms! I had to rub my eyes when I first read your post, I wasn't sure if I was awake or dreaming! Kudos to you and xm radio for your work on behalf of the horse slaughter...WE WILL SAVE OUR HORSES!

Mr. Matz: Congratulation on the wins of Tiffany Twisted and Suprise Inside. Such cool names, I'll definetly be following them as well as Mr. Aleo's Smokey Stover and Jaco's Mistress. I worship you guys!

Robbie in Fresno, CA: Thanks so much for your post re. the FOGS memorial...I felt like I was actually there. I hope you're able to post some of the pics your husband took. The part about the geese flyby gave me chills.

Remembering Little Erin, Mike Rea, and Sheila in thoughts and prayers today.

Barbaro: Hi, Champ, it's me, your shadow. Have a great day today but don't overdo it. Keep growing that hoof...we're all so proud of you.

Tim, Alex, and everyone at TWR and NBC: Have a good one and keep the faith.

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Eddie strap yourself in and enjoy the ride...You will love it here...WELCOME TO ALL THINGS BARBARO...

Just remember...IT'S BARBARO'S WORLD...WE JUST LIVE IN IT....LOL

Good morning sweet Barbaro. Enjoy the beautiful warm sunshine and savor every blade of grass. Seeing you do horsey things is soul soothing. I hope you have lots of visitors and treats galore. Grow that hoof big guy and butterfly kisses to you. Do friends who visit gently blow into your nostrils and do you return it back to them. My horses looked forward to that. It was a nice moment for all.

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Thank you Alex for this forum where we can bring the best of who we are. You have given us such a gift.

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Lydia A. Williams has some beautiful pictures of Barbaro on her website. Some have been on TWR, but not all. www.theshedrow.com They are under the Racing Gallery, Barbaro album.

She has some beautiful pictures of Round Pond too.

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Hope all Fans of Barbaro have a great start to the week and a great month ahead.

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Prayers for Mike Rea, little Erin and everyone else who needs them.

Good Morning, All

Thanks for the updates, Alex, and your lovely description of your New England autumn morning Glad no one was hurt in that spill

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Eddie Kilroy WELCOME!!!! it is so good to have you hear and thank you for posting and reporting on our mission here ( other than to patiently wait for the day sweet Barbaro goes home from NBC ) I am very grateful for your effort It sure will help

Barbaro, it's a beautiful, bright October morning and another day closer to your homecoming What a joyful day that will be. You are such a good boy We love you so much

Hay to all my friends here Will check in with all of you later

Cheryl

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LOL,, Pamie, you're so right. (It's Barbaro's world, but I think we have made it special. A nicer group has never been together so long and for such great causes.)
Thank you Alex (and Jen) for your time and caring. Do you realize , without you, we would be hunting around the net for info, and like I said, what a great family.
Love to Family and Posse,
Susan...
Alex...EAGLES 31 Pack 10.......trust me, I am rarely wrong and if I am, I will print out my prediction and eat it.
Believe in Miracles...Believe in Barbaro.
RIP our Angels.

On Saturday, four friends and I visited Fair Hill.I feel like I have spent time in another world - what a great place! It was awesome to see and feel so much horsepower assembled in Tim's barn. The horses themselves are magnificent. It was fun to see those who were formerly just names to me. Luke is my special! Alex didn't lose a minute, going back and forth from his riding to spending time showing us the highlights.What most impacted me was being close enough to the track to hear the hooves strike and the horses breathe. The perfect end to the day came when we drove to NBC to find no obstacles to our entering the lobby area to view the many tributes to Barbaro. Thanks, Alex-you are a prince! Cate Kane

Lynda!

I LOVE that picture. So cute. Thanks for posting it!

Rosemary, thanks too for the link to the other pictures. I can't get into that one at work but look forward to viewing it later tonight.

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Linda in NE....Love the turkeys with their babies. There are alot of turkeys out where my horse lives, in rural Sarpy County, but they just eat whatever is good for them in the grasses I believe. No food is left out for them, and they thrive there. How sweet though you're looking out for them. Also, I saw a wild turkey in the middle of the city not too long ago....around UNO and the old AK-Sar-Ben area. He was in the middle of the street and I was worried he or she would get hit by a car. I was on my way to work and saw the poor thing just standing looking around and cars driving around it.

I know NOTHING about turkeys but felt it crucial I try to help him/her in some way. So, I called my assistant, told her I'd be "late" to work as "something" had come up. My plan was to get the turkey out of the street. I drive back to the intersection, park my car, and "herd" the little soul into someone's yard. Then, I call the humane society who offered no help at all, then a call to Fontentelle Forest Nature Center, who advised me that the turkey would be OK and would find it's way back where it belonged soon. To this day, I worry about that little one....hoping he/she rejoined its family. I also hope that the owner of the home where I herded the turkey didn't mind the visitor in their front yard. :)

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro and all in the Nation! So good to be back from vacation and all things Barbaro!

I was in Cabo San Lucas with my Barbaro hat on and yes...I was asked many times how he was doing! One woman who did not speak english pointed to my hat and made the sign of the cross. Our Boy is truly a world-wide phenomenon!

So good to be back here again!!

Hi my fellow Fans of Barbaro,

Barbaro--you rock, big guy! Grow that hoof,baby. Saw the message from your dad, Dynaformer, on the discussion board(ad from Three Chimneys). We are all picturing you healed and happy.

Eddie Kilroy--you rock, too! God bless you for helping us in the anti slaughter cause. Do you have any suggestions for us on approaching the media to enlist their help?

Steve--my cats are telling Bdude to hang in there.One of them was very sick as a kitten, but now she's head cat of my household.

Praying for everyone on the site that needs it. With God, all things are possible.
(from the Bible and Ohio's state motto)

Peace,
Buckeyes for Barbaro
Kathy from Toledo and the cats

Lynda thanks for posting baby DC.

Mom's beautiful..... has the most beautiful coloring...don't ya think??

Good morning Barbaro and Fans

For those that would like to see pictures of the Lost in the Fog memorial, my husband has added them to his website and you are invited to view them. Just go to the heading on the left for LITF and click and enjoy.

http://www.rmurimage.com

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Hi Skyler, thanks for relating your story on the turkey. Wow, the traffic around the old Ak-sar-ben area is busy, I'm glad you stopped to help him (her?). I can just see you, stooped over, herding him to a yard... "come on turkey, come on"... Great picture!

The area where all our turkeys are is near 120th and West Dodge, not a lot of forage around there, but there must be enough if 6 young ens' have grown and survived thus far. I guess I was just hoping there was some "turkey chow" or something we could give them to make sure they make it through winter. It's kind of cool to see them moseying around the grounds.

Have a great day!

Linda R
Fan of Barbaro

Susan W, and Pamela,
It's a great place to be. Our quiet little corner of the world where good people have come together, for a very special horse, whom we love and we know he loves us, and all connected to and with him. A warm fuzzy place.

Renee
Speaking of good people.......HI!

HI BOBBY GLAD YOU HAD A GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD WEEKEND. HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GOOD DAY TODAY AND YOU AN DR. RIC GET TO SPEND A LOT OF TIME OUTSIDE. YOU ARE A VERY SPECIAL BOY AND I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. I HOPE YOUR MOM AND DAD GOT TO VISIT YOU TODAY. BE GOOD AND DO WHAT THE DOCTORS AND NURSES SAY.

LOVE KATHY

Precious Barbaro:>) Another comfortable night, thank God. May He give you a day filled with positive healing, grazing, sunshine and gentle breezes. Father, thank you for the "Miracle of Barbaro".

Lost in the Fog:>) My Eternal Horse.........I know you are very happy running and playing with all your "horsey" friends. And you must be very happy in the presence of our Heavenly Father. Still missing you.....love you Foggy.

Barbaro Team:>) May you all have a glorious day.....we are having our "Indian Summer" here in New Mexico. Temperatures are mid-80's. Balloon Fiesta will start this week.

Candles are lit for "my boys"......

Father, continue to hold Mike Rea and little Erin and grant them a "positive" recovery with lots of healing. Amen

Jeanette Cavalier

"ACN"!!!

May all have a good day!

((((Bobby)))) you continue to amaze and inspire me. One day at a time handsome...

(((Alex))) The Barbaro of the human race. You are the greatest.

Good morning Barbaro, hope you have a restful and happy weekend, stay strong and happy sweet boy. Prayers are coming you way.

Good morning everyone, hope you had a good weekend, remebmer to keep the phones ringing and the fax going, and the letter going out. We have to win this race.

Does anyone know is any Senator's signed on?

Still working on Senator Santourm, sent a fax this morning and will call later.

Have a great day.

Welcome aboard,
Eddie Kilroy, yes we do , and this is new week, so hopefully a very eventfull one.

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO

Carol-Pittsburgh

ACN! You have another comfortable day too sweetie pie. Be a good boy and keep healing and growing that hoof! I love you Barbaro!

There will be miracles...
when you believe.

hi bobby and family, this is my first time typing.
I read this site everyday and pray for Bobby.
I met Barbaro in Kentucky two weeks before the Derby. There is a vibe he exudes and you know you are standing next to greatness! I wished him luck, told him I knew he would win the Derby and then petted him. Just as I was having my picture taken with him, he bit me on the arm.
SURPRISE!!!!!
It is the day I will always remember.
Glad to be aboard. I love him!
Keep up your miraculous fight, Bobby!
Posted by: Jan of Wor.
Oct 2,2006.1:15pm.

ACN Barbaro Jackson , thank you for soldiering on.

If you had your saturday bath as normal , I bet
you had a good time and now smell like a daisy. !

I received an email in answer to one I sent to
Mike Johann , the Sec. of Agriculture.
It was the same old form letter which tried to
justify what they are allowed to do. Pay- for - fee
inspection of meat , etc.

It's horrible when a governmernt department
slips and slides around a law made by the
House of Representatives ( HR 503 ) . A
law overwhelmingly approved by the American
people, and they have the effrontery to send
emails to citizens justifying it.

This a dept. out of control, not answerable to
to the majority in the US , and it makes me
wonder why the President of the United States
puts up with this.

Where is Mike Johann from and who appointed
him to the position ? Did GB appoint him ?
Is he from Texas ? Does he now , or did he in
the past , belong to the Texas Cattlemen's
Association ?
These are questions which occured to me after
reading the email. Most of you probably know
the answers already.
Any way , nothing can be accomplished through
this route. I just wanted him to know that thepeople are aware of what his dept. is doing.

Our Senators are the only ones with power to
stop this , and our energy needs to surround them
daily and hourly until they vote for S1915.
Let our calling , emailing, and faxing
campaign continue.
Lead on Barbaro , we will follow ! !

Janice, you have been blessed to have been nipped by "The Chipper Nipper!"

Bobbie B - I agree!

Janice Palmer,

So you experienced the Chipper Nipper in action :)

Ro & Brady

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Renee A, speaking of good people, you are the best. I am proud to be fighting the fight for our Barbaroooooo (Sorry about the nickname, again).
Someday, we are all going to get together!!!! I know it!
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Skyler,
you Sweetie, Trying to rescue the Turkey. I rescued quite a few birds in my life, including an Anhinga that some kid had thrown a brick at when he lost he way and was stuck in an intersection. My most inspiration (after getting his beak stuck in my arm and having a policeman pull it out, was a young guy who said...Only one did this, let me get you a box for him to take for Rehab, and he did) And the Anhinga made it back to the Delaware!!
Love to Family and Posse,
Susan
Believe in Miracles. Believe in our Barbaro.

Marg...thanks for the info on Equibase. I feel a bit silly as I get so many result notifications etc from them and never noticed that they show the dob too! So THANK YOU! :-)

Pamela...had to go back and watch again, but I'm wishing your cameras captured the races like they do over here...you almost feel like you're riding the horse, you're right in there! I supposed I feel robbed because they didn't show the race on my US racing channels so all I had was the replay. Thank goodness the Belmont site does race replays!! They better show Belmont this Saturday! :-/

Lynda...how cute was he as a teeny weeny kitty cat! :-)

How wonderful to read about Barbaro's continuing progress toward good health and healing. Every good night and calm day brings him a bit closer to our hopes for him.

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Bobbie B., You asked about Mike Johanns. He is a native Iowan, grew up on a dairy cattle farm in northern Iowa. He moved to NE, and eventually became governor there. I would say that the cattle industry is very important in NE. Bush appointed him as Sec. of Agriculture. Given his background, it is not suprising that he is not sympathetic to the important issue of anti-slaughter legislation.

##### Susan W.

I hope the day we all get together will be
when Barbaro leaves the hospital to go home !

In case that would create too big a problem
for the Jacksons , we could meet the weekend
following his release , at some prearranged
place. I can hardly wait. I guess a crowd will
not be allowed to approach him closely , but
perhaps we can get a view of him in a paddock
etc. when he is brought out to graze.

Ah well , it is good to dream , and perhaps ,
it could come true for some of us .

### Chris Byers , I can't believe that Janice
has an arm that has actually been bitten by
the great one himself.
If it were my arm , I'd sell pictures of it
on e-bay ! All kidding aside Janice #####, that
is a memory to keep forever, and many of us
would love to have had that experience, Lucky
Girl !

Hi D'Anne!

Susan W.,
Thank you, how nice, ditto to you. We are all a great group.

##### Mary in Iowa ,

Thank you for answering my questions.
It's not quite as bad as I thought ,
but close , since he probably equates
horses and cows.
That , to me , is as close as equating
a computer to a cement sidewalk, no
relation what so ever . I shouldn't be
wasting time on him anyway ! Thanks, BB

Alex answered the Massage Blanket question in FAQ - if anyone wants to know.

You are the Best - ALEX!!!

Robbie in Fresno, Ca. Was looking at the pictures from the Lost in the Fog Memorial....Beautiful work.

Who is that one horse that is like a grayish-black color tha that is being walked by ( I think it's the groomer)? Beautiful horse.

Jeanette Cavalier

Robbie:

Thank you so much for the beautiful Foggy Day pictures...Jeanette, you took the words right out of my mouth! Who is that gorgeous black/dark bay horse?...Almost looks like Foggy, but the blaze is straight...My gosh, he's really tall!

Congratulations to Steve Klesaris for Untopable's win in race 1 at Delaware Park earlier today!

Afternoon ALL!!!!
So good to hear our boy is doing so wonderfully!!!

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Jazz..."Nope, just given 'em regular carrots....."
I think someone was pulling your leg on that remark...everyone KNOWS our boy loves the baby greentops...LOL...

I have never been bitten by a horse - does it hurt!!!

Eddie Kilroy:>) I just love your choice of words: "Let's slam this bill through the Senate".

Welcome aboard.................You are so lucky to have been able to see our Precious Barbaro....

If I find a "magic lamp" and a genie pops out with 3 wishes............I'm going to wish for all of the Barbaro Team to be able to meet our Barbaro..........

CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR OUR GREATEST.BARBARO..AND THE FAITHFUL FANS..BLESSINGS TO THE JACKSONS, DR. R, STAFF, MALTZ, ALEX, EDGAR, AND THE BARBARO FANS.

IN MEMORY AND STONED IN OUR HEARTS...LOST IN THE FOG, OWNERS AND FANS.

MOST OF ALL, TIME FOR PRAYER FOR OUR SENATORS FOR GOD TO GUIDE THEM TO PASS THE ANTI-HORSE SLAUGHTER BILL. REMEMBER THE ONES THAT HAVE SUFFERED.....

ALSO, HEARTS AND PRAYERS TO THE AMISH, JUST RECENTLY A SHOOTING IN PA....INNOCENT CHILDREN KILLED AND INJURED....

MY LIST COULD GO ON...BUT GOD KNOWS OUR HEARTS.

FOREVER BARBARO FAN...

Hi Sally,

I've been bitten at various times by horses, both by my own (love bites) and also during my tenure working with racehorses. Yes, it can hurt but it goes with the territory. Just need to be cautious around them. I've never been kicked and I hear that is much worse.

Sally,
It sure does hurt. As I was told they don't stop biting untill their teeth come together. I don't know if that is true.????? The owner and my Dad made it let go of my fingers.

Sally:

I've been bit many times, but ususally what they do is grab your skin and twist it, almost like they would if they were picking grass. Usually just gets black and blue but I know some people who have had blood drawn...I've been kicked, too, once two horses at the same time, which was of course, entirely my fault! I've been lucky though, whenever I've been kicked, it's never been a direct hit!

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Robbie, thanks for the pix...they are beautiful...thought you'd like to know in the link with your name you have a comma behind the www....

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Dear Friends,

National Public Radio (NPR) will be airing a special segment on Old Friends
and Precisionist today on their wonderful program, "All Things Considered".
Please tune in between 4 and 6pm EST today on your local station for this
memorable broadcast.

Maya

FYI. Love to Family and Posse...and don't ask me where your local PBS station is.......I never have the clicker.
Always,Susan.
Believe in Miracles. Believe in Barbaro.

Skyler,
You can answer the part about the teeth coming together I'm sure.

Cate,

Thank you so much for sharing your visit to Fair Hill with us! How lucky you are!! When you mentioned being close enough to the track to hear the hooves strike and the horses breathe, it reminded me of when I saw Barbaro's video of his first trip outside to graze and heard him "snuffling" while he was pulling at the grass. It was such an amazing moment to actually hear him after only seeing photos of him for such a long time. So glad you and your friends had a nice time. I can only imagine what it must have been like to see all the horses and to spend time with Alex! Very cool!

Dear Alex,

Thank you so much for the articles and posting the tributes to Lost in the Fog. I had sent a card to both Mr. Aleo and Greg Gilchrist, and was thrilled to receive a beautiful card with Foggy's photo on the front and a lovely hand written message from Mr. Aleo this past Friday. His message was so nice; he spoke of how they did everything they could to save him but sadly it was too late. He said how much it helps to know there are people who care and that they will always have their memories. I felt a warm connection to this wonderful man whom I have never met. I also received a postcard from Mr. Gilchrist with another nice photo of the Fog on the front. It was so nice of both of them to take the time to send responses. I felt very good that I had contributed money for the flowers for the Fog's tribute on Saturday. When I had spoken to Marcy at the flower shop, she told me they had over $1000 donated from the Fans of Barbaro! She mentioned that any monies not used for the wreath and banners would be donated to Mr. Aleo's charity of choice. I believe it is the horse rescue organization referred to in one of the articles. Again, a wonderful thing thanks to our family, the Fans of Barbaro. Alex, words can never be enough to tell you how much you are appreciated!

To our dearest Barbaro,

Happy Monday Sweetheart! I hope today will be a happy day for you filled with sunshine and yummy grazing outside. You are our angel, and you are changing the world for humans and horses. I send you my love and prayers for continued healing. Grow hoof, grow...sweet words like ACN.

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I have never been bitten by a horse - does it hurt!!!

Posted by: Sally in Key West at October 2, 2006 6:56 PM

OH YEAH! IT HURTS! With those big old jaw muscles they have to grind grain and grass, they've got some serious bite pressure. Of course, a permanent scar from our boy would be a badge of honor. . . :0)

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Skyler--There is a large flock of "urban turkeys" in the Dundee/Happy Hollow area of Omaha. So big that Game & Parks relocated some of them outside the city. They toms get really bold during mating season and even chased a woman down the street back in to her house earlier this year. Most of the residents enjoy them and keep an eye out for them, since they've been known to stop traffic on many occassions!

SusanW.,
They grab and twist...Ouch! I'd twist them. LOL

I am a little behind in reading this horse of the year article by Gary West as it was posted in the Star-Telegram on 8/25/2006. Some of you may have read it earlier....but it made me steaming mad!!!
The article "Facts back Bernadini", Mr. West puts for the Horse of the Year #1 as Lava Man #2 Bernadini and #3 Invasor. They are undoubtably great horses but what really got my dander up was our UNDEFEATED champion Barbaro listed in 12th place and at 30-1 odds for horse of the year!!!
Any comments??

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Hay Fans of Barbaro!

I spoke with my contact at one of the Missouri vet clincs caring for the rescued slaughter horses this morning, and they are VERY much in need of donated supplies--particularly bandaging supplies, since so many of these horses suffered severe leg injuries. If anyone is in a position to help, either with a direct product donation, or monetary donation to help defray the costs, it would be greatly appreciated, since many of these animals will have a lengthy recovery.

The generosity of so many of you is just amazing and inspiring. The Barbaro Effect in action.

BELIEVE and ACN for our Champ!

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Renee......they CHOMP. I needed a tet shot. And could not even get stitches cause it was so weird.
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Sally, ya never want one to grab you and bite. There are ways to stop them from biting....holding your hand out just right...but when one grabs you, it is like the hand of God....I just went.....let me GO...and he wouldn't til his Trainer grabbed him. So I kind of have a thing about Nippers.
Love to Family and Posse,
Susan
Believe in our Family. Believe in our Barbaro.

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D'Anne........don't be surprised. Sportswriters who vote on Horse of the Year have a small memory of a horse that won the Kentucky Derby in 2006 by the biggest margin in 60 years.
Time to get on this, too......You don't win a 20 horse field by this unless you are greatness...
Love to Fam and Pos,
Susan
Believe in Miracles....Believe in our Barbaro and Family.

Welcome, Eddie Kilroy, and thank you for your help on SB 1915!

I understand you met Bobby and were more in awe of him than most famous humans you've met. That just reinforces everything we've learned about this horse and his brethren.

Jeanette and Sue W

Glad you liked the pictures. Unfortunately, my husband and I know nothing about horse racing and did not even get a race schedule book. We went there just for Lost in the Fog. But I know what you are saying about that Groomer. I also think it is LITF's groomer (I think that is what you were saying, Jeanette) So, hopefully Shelley or someone else that was there can help us out with the names. My husband espeically lliked that horse when they brought him out and hoped to get pictures of him racing. But he was not saddled at that time and the Groom took him back to the stable area. We left after the memorial so maybe he raced after that.

Can anyone help us out here??

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Robbie:

You're right, he did look like Foggy's groomer..there is a racing picture in the block of pictures that he's in..it kind of looks like that horse racing, he has on white blinkers and the jockey had yellow silks...I thought maybe that was him?? In the picture where you can see him the best, I think he was in third place...

Thank you Tracie! My eyes keep playing tricks on me.

Here are the corrected addresses for LITF Memorial pictures.

The first is the Web site - the second SHOULD take you directly to that page. Enjoy!!

http://www.rmurimage.com
http://www.rmurimage.com/photo_6.htm

Last Friday I was in Denver with my husband for his chemo "maintenance". I started chatting with the nurses at the center and, of course, the conversation led to horse slaughter. One of the nurses' daughters was also there. They live in Bailey, CO and she was off school (Platte Valley) because of the hostage/shooting situation. Anyway, I gave them a bunch of flyers to take to Bailey since so many horse people live up there. They were totally UNAWARE that this slaughter takes place and I think that is our major hurdle to get over - so many people are painfully unaware of this.

I received a reply letter from Rep. Salazar/CO with his "position" on horse slaughter (he voted NO on the house bill. One of the lines from his letter (which I will not pass on, not worth it) was "IN 2005 ALONE, HORSE SLAUGHTER SAVED OWNERS AND RESCUE FACILITIES AN ESTIMATED $220 MILLION IN TOTAL COSTS OF CARING FOR UNWANTED HORSES." (Yes, I am reading all of your minds and I know what you are thinking.) My blood pressure shot so high when I read that line I thought I was going to pass out. I'm sure the rescue facilities are eternally grateful for the money they "saved" by not having to take all of those "unwanted" horses.(sarcasm intended). While it is too hopeless to change his mind, he is running for RE-ELECTION this year and southern CO can vote against hime. So spread the word!

Barbaro, sweetie, you are the bright spot in any day. Keep healing, dear one, and we will keep fighting for you and all of your brothers and sisters.

Alex, thank you each and every day for your help.

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Robbie, you're welcome, but it's the link on your name that has the comma...the other was OK...

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Tracie - Thanks - what can I say??

Sue W. - I believe the horse you see in third place is the big Gray
(pictured to the left of the other one). He also has a blaze and I do remember he did come in third in his race.

Precious Barbaro - My beauty, my brave boy, UNDEFEATED CHAMPION, my treasure from God - I just heard that your wonderful mother said she visited you this AM and you are comfortable. Yes! That's the way, Bobby. Nice and steady. You are so intelligent, much more so than lots of humans who think they are smart but are not. They think they can get away with cruelty to horses, but they won't. Not forever. They will be accountable for their actions, sooner or later.

Praying hard and loving you always.XXXXOOOO

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Not to butt in but I think this is the horse MikeC. & Jo were talking about on update 82 at 11:37pm. Her name is QUITE A RUSH. Mike & Jo thought they were watching a replay of one of LITF's races.

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Hi, Robbie:

Yes, you're right, now I can see that he is the gray...he is a pretty horse, too, but that black horse is just magnificent..He must be 17+ hands!!

Bobbie B,

You are right on the money as far as the Secretary of Agriculture. I have been working on this for many years and I agree with you, how can this happen that the USDA can overturn the law - passed by the House and Senate and signed by the president. I mention this in all my faxes and phone calls to the senators. This was a back room deal that deliberately thwarted the will of the congress and the American people. Just to let them know we are aware it happened last year and will it happen again? It's better if you know the enemy and are prepared accordingly. Last year an email I received from the USDA said,
"thank you for your concern about horses, our humane standards are a priority." Enough said.

Barb m in Florida

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I might be wrong sorry. Quite a Rush won I think.
Check the update for more info. Sorry.

Hi Gorgeous Barbaro ... Just read that you had a visit from your Mom. She says that you are comfortable. That is a GOOD thing! Keep healing, Precious One. You are sooooo LOVED and needed in this world. God Bless You and all of your caregivers!

Hugs and kisses ... hope you can feel them!

Ruth Stacey
Proud Member
Fans of Barbaro

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RE: Horse Bites....

Sorry...This is not very pleasant...But my friend's horse bit her entire ear off! :(

Hi, Susan O:

You're not butting in!! I do remember the conversation Mike and Jo had but wasn't sure what race track they were watching...whoever it is, it sure does look like Foggy! Thanks for your help!

Alex,
Every time you talk about Mrs. Jackson I just want to give her a hug. What a womnderful woman she is. God Bless her! She is so real and not a fake, it's refreshing.

Alex,
Every time you talk about Mrs. Jackson I just want to give her a hug. What a wonderful woman she is. God Bless her! She is so real and not a fake, she is refreshing

P. S. This needed to be corrected we are talikng about Mrs. Jackson

Ernie,
Her whole ear? Bad bad horsie.

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Eddie Kilroy, hello and welcome! Thanks for all of your help. I think I heard that Oprah is going to be on XM now. Could you drop her a "note" and ask for a mention from her on the slaughter issue? If we get enough voices congress will hear the ROAR.

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Ernie
Did this just happen?
Some horses are not nice. And can really hurt you. Stallions for sure!

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I have never been biten but kicked, that is a different story! My mare kicked me right in the knee one time! I have never felt pain as bad in my life!!

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Is there a photo anywhere of the arrangement that we sent for Lost In the Fog's memorial?

Karen - TN

Debbie L.A.
What makes the Stallions so mean compared to the others?

Karen,
Did the kick break your knee?

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Robbie in Fresno,

Your pictures are beautiful! You captured Quite A Rush winning the third race, and the group photos of LITF's family, and the flower arrangements, the beautiful gray and all the others, too...

I have one question - is that Frisco Star that Pasqual is leading? (the picture of the dark brown/black horse with the blaze next to the picture of the big gray) He's got bandages on his legs, so I don't think he had raced that day. I remember someone on the discussion board who was lucky enough to have visit the Fog a couple of weeks ago got to see one of Mr. Aleo's other horses. Is that him? He sure is handsome!

Thank you so much for sharing your day with us.

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That would be a YES!!! I have had four surgeries on it since!! She messed me up pretty good....never liked getting her hoofs cleaned!

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Michael Matz's 2yr old Filly Super Natascha is coming up right now in the Irish Sonnet S Race 8 at Delaware. Lets wish her a safe and speedy race!

xoxoxo

Judy - I just did some searching through the archieves and I think you are correct. In update 630 there is mention on a new huge horse named Frisco Star. I think this just might be him!!

QUITE A RUSH...won in true Lost in the Fog style (in more ways than one!) on Saturday at Golden Gate Fields :-)

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Hey there, especially Pepper. I was just on the Best Friends Network site and discovered there is a Best Friends Community called Fans of Barbaro! Is that us? No members listed yet, it was just started on 9/28 I think, and Pepper had posted good things about S 1915!!!!!

DJoAnn

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DebLA.
Not every stallion is like that..I had one we used to almost Taser (JUST KIDDING KIDDING)He was like...no way, not today, try me tomorrow. to get him out on the track...he was a lazy guy, but so much fun to be around. The sweetest horse you ever met. I used to spend afternoons combing him.Our multiple stakes winner.
Love to Fam and Pos,
Susan

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Renee Antaya
Stallions have one thing on there minds, and it's not playing around with people. But I have seen mares that bite too.
No one turns there back on Barbaro. Dr R said I wish he would quit trying to bite me.

That's why some stallions, make good gilding.

Jeanette you are a very generous person in regards to the Genie and three wishes. I sure do hope you find that genie - I really want to met Barbaro! The love of my life!!!!!

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Karen -
go to http://www.rmurimage.com
on left side look for Lost in the Fog

You will find pictures of the day at Golden Gate Fields including the two horse shoe wreaths from Fans of Barbaro

will a stallion stop biting after he is gelded??

Hey Guys!

I had sent a letter to Patrick McDonnell (MUTTS) thru Heart Publications and got this response:

Hi, Linda,

I forwarded your e-mail to Patrick, and he wanted me to let you know he received it. He had three things to say to you. He:

1. wants to say thank you for being so passionate and proactive about this issue and for writing
2. is on the board of directors for HSUS and is aware of the issue and fully supports the legislation
3. he can't believe that it is taking so long to get this done, but believes it will become law soon.

Sincerely,

Claudia Smith
Director of Advertising & Public Relations
King Features Syndicate

Maybe he will do series of strips like "Shelter Stories"

Robbie - the photos are awesome - tell you husband he is pretty good - lol.

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Karen, check out Robbie's pix...I saw the arrangements in them...

Debbie L.A.
I know it's not funny, but every time I hear that about Barbaro I start to giggle. Shame on him.

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To all FOB - maybe someone can research the validitiy of this claim:

"To address other points presented to me by those opposing horse slaughter:

1. Horses are classified as livestock by U.S. tax law. Prior to 1986, they were excluded out of some tax codes, such as the 1231 capital gains code and 1245 tax code if they were used for business purposes, but that exclusion has since expired, according to Mickey McMillan, a certified public accountant from Lewistown, Mont."

From the following EDITORIAL:

http://www.theprairiestar.com/articles/2006/10/02/ag_news/opinion/opinion01.txt

Thanks for any help,
Carol
San Diego

God bless Barbaro.

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Robbie, Judy, Jo:

Thanks for all the info...I'll bet it is Frisco Star whose picture you have...I'm going to remember that name and try to keep up with him, he's a beauty and sooooo big!

FYI

A horse is not a Stallion until they first cover a mare, until then they are called "colts"

Gelding does not stop biting, I have been bit by many a gelding and mares. Some just are pre-dispostion to biting.

Ithink Barbaro got the bitting from his daddy - he is a real nipper - hell - he is a BITER!!

Oh God...they call our Barbaro a Colt. LOL

Dynaformer...shame on him too.

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Thanks! I saw that but couldn't read the banner.
Is there going to be a video released of the memorial?? I know they are talking about releasing the CD's given out but was wondering if they would include that?

PS Sorry if these have been asked about but I have been busy at work and not able to read all the post.

Karen - TN

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SusanW
Glad to know not all stallions are like that.

Every one I've been around would take a plug out
of you. Like a game to them.

Did they get the ear from the horse, to sew it back on.

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The next time I'm on a date and the guy says he only nips, I'm going to think of Barbaro and male horses and start laughing. There goes that date.

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Karen - The banner said:

For a Warrior and a Champion WE LOVE YOU From the
Fans of Barbaro

Haven't heard anything about a video of the memorial.

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Robbie,

Thanks....it brings tears to my reading it. He was such an amazing horse...he will always live on in our hearts.
Karen - TN

He had a beautiful and dfferent face. Just beautiful!

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Robbie,

Would you mind posting a link to your wonderful pictures over on the discussion board under "Report for Memorial For the Fog"? I'm sure there's a lot of people there who would love to see them!

Thank you so much again.

Shannon...did she come in 2nd?

Funny face I love you.

For two years each time I looked at him, that thought came to my mind.

Just a beautiful colt!