Good Morning! I look forward to a good report on the big guy this AM. I'm on the air at XM and direct TV. I'll be slamming the slaughter houses and those who support them. Thanks to all of you! I know you're dedicated to the cause.
God Bless,
Eddie Kilroy
Xm Satellte Radio
Channel 13/811 on Direct TV

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EDDIE - It's so good to have you lead the way today.. Thank God for people like you!

Slam on, Eddie!

Heal on Barbaro, expecting a great report today from NBC!

Hi Alex - thank you for noting the piece on public radio yesterday about Precisionist - I heard it on the way home from work and was very touched. Having read Barb's piece from your link a few days ago, at least it wasn't a shock to hear the news and one was able to enjoy the tribute to a warrior.

Cheers, yourself!

Peg

Good Morning all!

To precious Barbaro - Have another day full of healing, loving and spoiling.

Eddie - slam away!!! You go, guy!! Darn, I wish I could hear it. I hate those places.

Hi to All Fans of Barbaro,

Will someone give me a quick rundown of what I need to be doing for S1915. I haven't been able to keep up with all the postings the past week.

Alex, thanks so much for your updates, wonderful Fair Hill stories (and weather reports), and general pleasantness (is that a word!).

Go Barbaro Go!!!! Go Bobby Go!!!!!!

God bless you.

Sally in Louisiana

Sally,

We've been told to continue calling, faxing and emailing our senators to ask them to become cosponsors. Also continue to fax Senator Frist's office (they won't take calls or voicemails anymore) to ask for S1915 to be brought to the floor of the Senate for a vote before the end of this session.

Good Morning Alex, Bobby and fellow "fans"

Thanks for all the good reading Alex. Enjoyable as always. Waiting with everyone to hear "ACN".

Eddie Kilroy - thank you, thank you, thank you!
Now - tell us where to get a few hundred more like you.
Janice
Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

Hiya, Bobbey! Brrr! It's chilly here on the banks of the Thames this morning. Kita is curled in a "Husky ball" on the sofa and refuses to get up - and she's a Husky, for goodness sakes. Sure hope that you don't get chilly overnight in your stall. Wishing you a day filled with lots of hand-picked Lael grass, tasty grazing in the fields, and the sun on your back. No bucking, OK? Hugs, pets, & "scratches" from your pals in CT - Robyn, Brent, & Nikita

Morning Sweet Barbaro. No updates yet, and I won't get any until when I get home from Jury Duty this afternoon.

Hope you get to go outside and enjoy this beautiful day with a nice graze.

Everyone,

Have a good day!

Ro & Brady

Good Morning,

I heard the NPR piece as I was driving home from work yesterday. Very moving (no pun intended).

Eddie - keep on truckin!

Bobbie hope you have a good day today. You'll probably get outside this entire week because the weather is supposed to be warmer. Hope you're feeling good.

Alex-thanks as always for providing the detailed updates.

Edie

Looking forward to hearing ACN report! Good morning everyone!

Mornin' Barbaro , big champ . I know you are in
a controlled atmosphere but I bet you're still
chilly and curled up a little. I hope the straw is
warm and cosy this morning. Alsthough I'm late for
that I guess. I read that Dr. R. visits you at
6 am.

Another week of healing has passed. Another week
Barbaro has succeeded beyond expectations. He
only wins , and doesn't know how to lose , not
in anything - even healing and recovery. No one
has ever recovered better ! !

Hi Alex , our chilly mate. Hope your mounts
today are well behaved and you have a peaceful
morning.
It's time to begin the emails and calls. I don't
have an operable fax.

My two Senators haven't sponsored so I appreciate
help from anyone :
Sen. Elizabeth Dole 202 224 6342
Sen. Richard Burr 202 224 3154
from North Carolina . Thanks, BB

Thanks, Alex for the NPR segment on Precisionist and Old Friends. It was so good to hear Michael speak about the horses he cares for from the champions like Precisionist to those of lesser fame like Swans Way which I have bought a share(a donation of sorts to help with his care). Can still remember visiting the farm and even though many champions there, being drawn to Swannie and his sweet, soulful eyes. Sadden to hear about the ulcers in his eyes, must send a little donation. But I cannot tell you how fortunate he is to be in such a lovely sanctuary surrounded by loving people caring and loving him in his final days. This is how we need to give back to the horses that make it all happen in racing--without them we have nothing. Even though the thought of Ferdinand's end is so painful, it lead to something great--Old Friend's and the awareness that we need to care for God's creatures, great and small. Love and peace to you, Swannie and Old Friends.

dear wonderful alex,
thanks to an angel in the far away mists of our western coastline, i am able to sort of, keep up with the exciting and tender moments in our fans of barbaro lives..
ii look forward to hearing hte npr interview and it augments that we are caring and not crazy people..thanks to eddie and all others making inroads, loveing animals and caring for them shows character..there is no place for vioolence..but stedy work to get this bill passed..
also have a photo of you on a dark chocolate steed that might give you a side career in modelling euqestrian outfits.
.ahem.
.we new yorkers are very versaltile ..the survival skills get very sharp.
dearest barbaro,
i am thrilled to hear from the fans ,one or two, that have been able to meet yuo,that you are vibrant ,black and muscled.. you can bite me anytime..lets go..
well..may the miracle continue..i feel your pals that care for you are exceptional..in so many ways..one would have to be pretty thick to miss that fact that dr.dean richardson does his best and the champion wit and heart he exhibits,
is so deeply affirming and washed off into helping me in the path i am walking..opure inspiration..and excellence..love in action..
..
it informs me that the medicore barganing behind the scenes in the seante halls
to maintain money sources into their pockets..
is transparent with time and perception..
and if we ,dear barbaro, keep inventing ways to discover the trail of the money and the frisk component of voting for other bills that are not serving the constituents,
we have an excellent chance to get the horse nation out of this disasterous policy of slauhgter and maiming and suffeirng.

may your day be smooht and rich in vitamin love and company
..bless your owners who relaize the long haul and the depth of their caring spills across the page of history..forever..
i am watching frisk..his people--and that lot like a hawk.
just as they watch us.
.dont mess wiht the love and faith of people.
there are so many posts..that are full of intelligent caring support
thank you. thank you fans of barbaro.
.. may all have a smooth day..and hearts lighten..--
i am still trying to figure out how a fan of barbaro heard about the amish disaster and our media just picked it up last night.
sending love..to you bobby, great champion..--..
in the light and in the dark,
martita

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Eddie,
Keep slamming.!
Any chance you can get Mr Bob Dylan interested
in the cause???We need high profile???
Barbaro,
Keep on ,keeping on,I see you healed and well.

Good morning Barbaro-Have a good morning & day. Keep on healing & remember how well-loved you are. Catch you later! XXOO

Good morning Barbaro, stay strong and happy and God will do the rest, he will heal you leg and hoof. Go out and get some sun today and eat some of that good grass.

Eddie,you rock!

Good morning, keep the phones ringing and the faxes going.

Have a great day everyone.

No update on Santorum yet, but will keep in him.

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO

God Bless
Carol

Morning Barbaro. Hope you had a good night. We love you.Keep showing the world your guts and glory. Thanks Alex

GOOD MORNING. WAITING FOR A REPORT ON YOU SO HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GOOD SLEEP.HAVE A GOOD DAY OUT GRAZING.
BETTY

I just finished listening to Noah Adams' piece from NPR and I have tears streaming down my cheeks. The visual of the veterinarian giving him a kiss behind his ear is just so powerful. (Probably a good thing I didn't hear this in the car - I would have driven off the road.)

Proud member, Fans of Barbaro

Good morning Bobby, Alex & Everyone! I went and lit my candle for you, Bobby, as I do every day. The count is now 945, it's slipping down!

Will look forward to the update later this morning (thanks, Alex!) and hope that you have a wonderful day outside, Bobby! :)

Bobbie B,

Plan to call Senators Dole and Burr from work again. This time I will ask what they advise me to do to save the thousands of horses from slaughter that they left hanging because they have yet to act yet on S1915.

If I worked like they do I'd be permanently unemployed. How do they live with themselves?

GOOD MORNING SWEET BARBARO..PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR YOU FULL RECOVERY OF HEALING SO YOU CAN RUN IN THE WIND, ENJOY SUNSHINE AND GREEN PASTURES.

FOX NEWS..YESTERDAY HAD THE MISHAP ABOUT THE KILLINGS IN THE AMISH COMMUNITY. AS REV. BILLY GRAHAM SAID, WHEN WE HAD PRAYER IN OUR SCHOOLS, WE DID NOT FACE THIS KIND OF TRAGEDY.....

LET US REMEMBER ALL OF THEM IN OUR PRAYERS..

THANK YOU FOR DR. R, THE JACKSONS, MALTZ, EDGAR, ALEX, AND THE BEAUTIFUL BARBARO FANS..ALWAYS HONORING LOST IN THE FOG IN MEMORY AND THE ONES WHO SUFFER NEEDLESSLY...

LORD, GRANT US THE WILL TO PERSUADE THE SENATE TO PASS THE ANTI-SLAUGHTER HORSE BILL..REMEMBER THE INNOCENT CHILDREN AND ANIMALS..

THANK YOU, AND THANK YOU FOR THIS WONDERFUL WEBSITE...WHERE WE CAN SPEAK FROM OUR HEARTS...

Hi Folks:

Please keep lighting candles for Bobby, Mike, Erin, Daisy, BDude and all our human and animal friends in need of help.

Don't forget to call/fax/email you Senators, Senators Frist & Stevens, and those opposing the Horse Slaughter Bill - now is the time.

Thanks to Tim & Alex for the site and updates.

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Another good day for BDude - hope he has a long string of them like Bobby - Thanks for the prayers.

Steve
FOB

Tommorrow is Barbaro's ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of his first race. Let's all send messages to NBC early in the morning.

Good morning sweet Barbaro. So glad you had ACN. Music to my ears. Hope you get to graze today and you have lots of visitors who bring treats your way. Grow that hoof big guy. Butterfly kisses to you.

#### Thanks Alex for the update. I can picture the beautiful fall morning at Fair Hill as I sit here with both JRT's velcroed to my feet as the thunderboomers echo through the valley. It's going to be a very loud storm.

#### Prayers for Mike Rae, Erin and the little souls who lost their lives yesterday in the Amish School shooting. To know the Amish is to know what a terrible tragedy this is.

#### Fans of Barbaro - have a good day in all you do.

Alex,

Is there a picture of Chappy that we could see?
Please?

Morning druthers (extra carrots, grass, grazing time, nickermakers, massages...)to champion Barbaro Jackson, Horse of Forever.

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FOBs
From Maid M: You can't necessarily tell what's going on behind the scenes from the information being offered today. So even if you're not e.g. receiving the assurance/answer being sought ("certainly the senator will co-sponsor the bill") it doesn't mean you're not being heard. And yes, eye on the prize calm, cool collected is still more likely to penetrate the collective din than raising your voice to make yourself heard above it.

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Sally, Cheryl:
Great news about your local affiliates. A journey of a thousand miles...

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Good Morning from the West Coast to all FOB's!!
Great news about the change in track surface. Del Mar is supposed to have theirs changed to Polytrack and ready for next season, I believe.

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Not to start the day on a serious note but what caught my eye in this article is that Senator Conrad Burns is also on the CST Committee that is holding up S1915. Dare I say he might be one of the anonymous hold Senators? It is an old article but worth a quick read.

Carol
San Diego

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6884764/site/newsweek

"Icons of independence and a living reminder of the old West, mustangs have always excited fierce passions. But the passion turned to anger after Republican Sen. Conrad Burns of Montana quietly inserted a rider in the federal budget that lifted the ban on selling wild horses for slaughter. The revision forces the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to sell "without limitation" every captured horse that is 10 or older or has proved unadoptable. The new rule applies to 8,400 horses in captivity, and many more in the future. "This consigns thousands of horses to death," says Howard Crystal, a lawyer for the Humane Society. Last week Democratic Rep. Nick Rahall of West Virginia introduced a bill to restore the old protections. "When Americans picture the West, I doubt they envision wild horses' being rounded up and sent to slaughterhouses to be processed into cuisine for foreign gourmets," says Rahall."

Morning (afternoon) Barbaro, my sweet baboo and wonder-horse! Sorry this is a late message,didn't have time this morning...but better late than never and I'm happy to see ACN! :-)

GOOD MORNING HANDSOME!! ACN, best way to start the day! One day at a time sweet one and you will be out of there and home with all the pretty fillies!

LOVE YOU B!!

Karen - TN

KAREN

WHAT PART OF TENNESEE ARE YOU FROM...MY HOME IS IN EAST TENNESSEE BETWEEN KNOXVILLE AND CHATTANOOGA?

JOAN

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Eddie Kilroy
Thank you for playing that song "Old Horses".
How poignant a song.
And thanks for being on board here. Your voice in support of our Horses is much appreciated.

Fan Of Barbaro

Hello Sweet Bobby and FOB. You keep fighting sweetie and I'll keep praying. Enjoy the day, I hope, we're supposed to get rain here. Hope it's good and sunny for you.

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Eddie, you keep slammin! It's good to hear you.

To all Direct TV people, I e-mailed them on the HR TV network that we don't receive. They sent back an e-mail letting me know that the interactive horseracing network TVG is included in total choice premier package or in the sports pack. The channel is 602. Gotta check it out today. I have the sports package.....go Yanks! Sorry I just had to include that.

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To all who prayed, lit candles and all, he is still in rehab, but he is doing well. Thanks for all your absolutely wonderful support.

Fans of Barbaro, have a great day.

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

GOOD MORNING BOBBY!
So good to hear you had another comfortable night! Enjoy your day outside today "B". Wishing you another pain free day. Will catch up with you later. God Bless and God Speed.

ALEX,
Thanks again for all you do. You're the best.

EDDIE,
I'll be tuning in this morning!!!!! Great to have you aboard!!!!!

God Bless,
Debra, WI

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

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sorry, that update was about my dad Ernie. Thanks.

ACN, best words today! Love you Bobby, have a day of healing and hoof growing.

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Eddie thank you, thank you...keep on slammin'

Prayers to Mike, Erin, BDude, Daisy and all in need.

Have a blessed day FOB

Good morning, Champ:
You are the spirit of America and it's your spirit that drives us to get S1915 passed. Please everyone, keep calling all senators, not just the one's from your state.
Love to you Barbaro!
Daryl

g'morning, y'all~

thanks, Alex, for the updates. I'm curious to know how the synthetic track works out!

I thought I would stop posting about The Fog after his memorial, but the past couple of days have not felt complete. I hope it does not bother anyone that I still post about him.

For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us…” Romans 8:38, 39

For the love of who you are
For the love of your spirit...

God Bless The Fog

Good Morning Barbaro and fellow Fans,

ACN!! Yeah!!!
Keep on taking it easy and healing those legs.
We are all so proud of you Barbaro, you are such a good boy. Enjoy your time outside and remember to listen to Dr.R, he knows what's best for you!

Hugs and kisses on the nose, you are such a sweetie!!

Alex....your D'bomb!!!:)

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Eddie, welcome to our family.

Morning, Barbaro! Thank you Lord for ACN! Have great day, big guy, have some eats, treats, green grass, take a nip, give a squeal. We love you. I believe today is NBC update day, looking forward to a good report! Hope you have good weather today; we had horrible storms last night, worst I've ever seen.

Thanks Eddie and Alex, you guys are great!

God bless Barbaro, make his hoof grow, his bones strong.

God bless Ernie, our Amish friends, BDude, Daisy and Rockett, keep them all in Your care.

Have a great day everyone!

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Joan,

I live in Nashville....home of the THUG TITANS!

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MARY S - I'm with you completely on The Fog...I still have a hard time believing that he's gone! And your prayers are so heartfelt and moving that I can't believe anybody would "mind."
That quote from Romans has always been one of my favorites...

I am new to post, but I am not new to Bobby's plight. I have watched from the beginning, first in horror, then in hope, then in overwhelming sadness when the laminitis set in. Now I check every day and my heart is lifted every day with the news of his continuing healing.

I love you Bobby - get better every day. I can't wait for the day when you stand outside in your pasture with the sun on your back and freedom to run with the fillies by your side - you will always be the CHAMPION - thank you for your beautiful run for the roses. Now its your turn to be free and live long and happy.

Thank you Alex for your wonderful updates.

Patti - and always, Fan of Barbaro

I thought this was worth posting.. cheers sabina

What follows is Andy Rooney's script from tonight's spot on CBS News'
60 Minutes.

I am sorry, but if you don't know this reporter and his deadpan
delivery, this text will probably sound odd.

Suffice to say the message went out loud and clear on one of the
highest rated television shows in the world. Amazing.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2006
(AP)

(CBS) The following is a weekly 60 Minutes commentary by CBS News
correspondent Andy Rooney.

Someone is always warning us not to eat something. We're warned about
fast food all the time. Farm raised salmon is a threat because it may
contain mercury. You could become a thermometer. Beef was suspect a
few years ago because of the mad cow disease.

Recently it's been spinach. Consumers should not eat bagged fresh
spinach at this time, we were warned.

For years mothers have been telling their kids to eat their spinach.
Now, all of a sudden, they're telling them not to eat their spinach.
No one is supposed to eat it because it may contain the E.coli
bacteria. Supermarkets threw out bags of it.

Imagine being a simple, hard-working farmer who made a living growing
spinach and then waking up one day to find that your fields with a
couple of acres of spinach, representing your only income, are worthless?

I read where 17,000 farmers in India committed suicide a few years ago
because their crops failed. 17,000 farmers! You can imagine a lot of
spinach farmers doing that here, now.

I never liked spinach much. I like it okay raw in salad and, of
course, they warn you that raw spinach is the worst kind.

There are only a couple of things I won't eat. I don't care much for
Brussels sprouts, liver or custard desserts. I don't like anything
that shakes - you know, gelatin or Jell-O. I hated carrots when I was
a kid. I've gotten over hating them. Now I eat them but I don't like
them much and I doubt very much if they're any better for you than a
Hershey Bar.

I like steak, lamb and pork chops but you couldn't make me eat rabbit
or horse. When I was in France during World War II, horses would often
be killed in the fields by artillery fire and the French farmers would
wait until the shooting stopped and then rush out to carve up the dead
horses for dinner.

I don't know why anyone who eats beef finds the idea of eating a horse
so repulsive but I'm one of them. Horses seem so friendly and I don't
like to be reminded of the animal I'm eating. I often pass a farm with
cows grazing in the field and I think to myself how terrible it is
that human beings grow other animals just to kill them and eat them.

Most of us think of vegetarians as nuts and I'm not a vegetarian but I
wouldn't be surprised if we came to a time in 50 or 100 years when
civilized people everywhere refused to eat animals. I could be one of
them.

Of course, I'd be pretty old by then.

Countdown to the Cup: Where Will the Cat Strike Next?

by Steve Haskin

Date Posted: 10/2/2006 7:57:55 PM

The picture for the Breeders' Cup World Championships did not take on any new vibrant colors over the weekend, only the two "wow" performances by horses who were expected to do so, one of whom likely will not be competing at Churchill Downs on Nov. 4.
To briefly summarize a stakes-filled weekend that was supposed to provide some answers to the Breeders' Cup puzzle, Wait a While and Discreet Cat turned in their usual freaky performances in the Yellow Ribbon (gr. IT) and Jerome Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II), respectively; The Tin Man again was allowed to dawdle on the lead, and then just held on to win the Clement Hirsch Turf Championship (gr. IT) by a head over the hard-knocking T. H. Approval; In the Kentucky Cup Classic (gr. II), Perfect Drift, as usual, finished second, again falling victim to a mistimed move, but this time ran into traffic problems as well; Premium Tap, taken well off the pace for some reason, was then sent into harms way and narrowly escaped with his life.

Turfway Park saw a parade of Polytrack upsets, with the five Kentucky Cup races being won by 15-1, 25-1, 12-1, 17-1, and 12-1 shots; heavy favorite Point Ashley failed to corner sharply on both turns in the Oak Leaf Stakes and was outrun in the stretch after breaking from the 11-post; the always reliable Healthy Addiction won the Lady's Secret Breeders' Cup (gr. II) despite strolling home in :26 1/5 and :07 1/5; Ashkal Way's late-charging victory in the Kelso Breeders' Cup (gr. IIT) gave Sheikh Mohammed yet another major contender for the Breeders' Cup; and the steady It's No Joke won the Hawthorne Gold Cup (gr. II) over a mediocre field.

By Sunday afternoon, with the exception of Wait a While's spectacular performance in the Yellow Ribbon, it had not been a good week for heroes, freaks, monsters, or whatever name you want to give those rare horses with extraordinary ability who become embedded in public consciousness.

On Sept. 28, Invasor - who still is a national hero in Uruguay - came down with a fever and elevated white blood count that will force him to miss his much-awaited showdown with Bernardini in the Oct. 7 Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I).

Three days later, Japan's national hero, Deep Impact - like Invasor, a Triple Crown winner - had to settle for third in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fra-I) at odds of 1-2, while European superstars Hurricane Run and Shirocco both finished out of the money in the eight-horse field. The same day, Coolmore's English, Irish, and Yorkshire Oaks (all group I) winner Alexandrova finished a non-threatening third in the Prix de l'Opera (Fra-I).

But there still was one monster left to wreak havoc, even though it was only in the Jerome Handicap, a race not exactly front and center on the world stage. That monster was Godolphin's unbeaten and untested Discreet Cat, whose heroics, in what has been a brief and unusual career, have planted the seeds of greatness in many people's minds.

The Jerome, which did produce last year's TVG Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) winner Silver Train, normally is not a race that nurtures budding superstars. But in Discreet Cat's case, all his feats - no matter how small the stage - have been of gargantuan proportion, due to the spectacular manner in which they were achieved.

Ever since his six-length annihilation of fellow 3-year-olds and top-class South American 4-year-olds, including Invasor, in the UAE Derby (UAE-II), Discreet Cat has been a rising force bubbling just under the surface. Following yet another awe-inspiring victory in the Oct. 1 Jerome, that force is now only a grade I victory away from erupting.

But with Discreet Cat and Bernardini both owned by Sheikh Mohammed, it is not likely these two brilliant colts will square off in the foreseeable future, which is unfortunate for the sport, but certainly understandable. If you are fortunate enough to possess both the irresistible force and the immovable object, the last thing you want to do is have them collide.

In his five career victories, Discreet Cat has never even raised a sweat, winning by an average margin of 6 1/4 lengths, including an 11-length cakewalk in a solid allowance race at Saratoga off a five-month layoff and his 10 1/4-length "waltz" - as track announcer Tom Durkin described it - in the Jerome.

Although he wasn't beating major stakes horses, Valid Notebook was coming off a front-running, three-length score in a mile allowance race at Belmont, run in a snappy 1:34 3/5, and Noonmark was stakes-placed, having finished second, beaten a neck by Sharp Humor, in the Swale Stakes (gr. II) and third in the Woody Stephens Breeders' Cup (gr. II) behind Songster.

In the end, neither they, nor any of the others, could even warm up Discreet Cat, despite pulling nine to 12 pounds from the 1-20 favorite. Discreet Cat, carrying topweight of 124 pounds, broke sharply and decided he wanted to be on the lead, a tactic he hasn't used since his maiden victory last year at Saratoga. Jockey Garrett Gomez quickly realized it was best to let him have his way and just went along for the ride.

Discreet Cat went his opening quarter in :22 4/5 over a dead racetrack that was listed as good. After a sharp half in :45 4/5, Valid Notebook was already under pressure, while Gomez still hadn't moved a muscle. It was obvious that this was going to be another mere workout for Discreet Cat.

Down the stretch, Discreet Cat still had his ears straight up as he drew off effortlessly with those fluid strides of his, winning under wraps in 1:36 2/5. Although totally outclassed by the winner, Valid Notebook still finished 7 1/2 lengths ahead of third-place finisher Nar.

Trainer Saeed bin Suroor left open the possibility of pointing for the Breeders' Cup, but at this point it looks as if Discreet Cat will be headed to the Hill 'n' Dale Cigar Mile (gr. I) before returning to Dubai. But, as we found out with Invasor, things change quickly in racing, so we'll just have to wait and see what happens with Bernardini.

Both these colts are similar in several ways. Not only do they possess extraordinary class and brilliance, they seem to know exactly where they want to be - and should be - during a race. And whatever they decide, the result is always the same.

Hooray! Another comfortable night. Thanks Alex. And thanks for the "visuals" of your morning ride.

I pray that the precious hoof will keep regrowing. I pray for no more infections. I pray for Barbaro to become stronger day by day and no matter how long it takes, we'll celebrate his homecoming.

Am grateful to the core for Dr. Richardson, the NBC staff, the wonderful Jackson's, Michael Matz and Kennett Florist, and last but by far now least you, Alex.

I also pray, with all of us joined, that the slaughter will end forever.

Hey Alex, are you British. I think I read that somewhere. My mom was born in Reading and is a horse lover just like me! In fact, I learned to ride in England too many years ago to want to think about :)

Now I can get on with my day...

Good Morning Fans of Barbaro,

Alex Thank you for all you do, your mornings sound so nice.

Eddie, way to go I worked in radio and know the power it has. Great job!

Hi Barbaro,
How are you this beautiful morning? The sun is shining for you, wait till you go out and graze you are going to want to stay there.I hope your day is delightful and fun. Enjoy sweetheart. Talk to you later. I love you!!!!

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Good Morning, I know that this if offtopic, but I was hoping that you guys might take a moment out of your day to stop by the following and vote for a friend down here in The Keys who is in the running for Animal Planets "Hero of the Year". If she wins, the Marathon Wild Bird center will get $10,000 donation from Animal Planet. She is a neat lady and the thousands of beautiful birds here in The Keys will love you forever.

Her name is Kelly Grinter

Profile:
http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/hero_of_the_year/nominees/kelly.html

Vote:
http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/hero_of_the_year/poll/poll.html

THANKS YOU GUYS

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The Missouri Humane Society has posted photos and descriptions of each of the horses rescued from the slaughter truck accident last week. Here's the link: http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=lrr_Donate_Horse_Heroes

I'm in the middle of watching the 2006 October Yearling Sale (live!) and I've got to go back to work! I feel like crying!

Hey Sabina - thanks for the Rooney script. The man cracks me up. Good to see you posting. When might we expect more of your wonderful pictures of our Mighty Horse?

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

Laura in Key West -
I just read Kelly's bio. She IS a hero... I submitted my vote for her. Please let us know how it turns out.

Pam

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Dawn:

Thanks for posting the MO accident horses. It just breaks your heart to think that this is how some people treat these magnificent creatures. I sponsored Sue (of course) and Buckwheat.

Everyone, please check out the link and try to sponsor!

Nice to see ACN!!! Thank you Alex and Michael!!! I wish I was sitting on a horse at Fair Hill too!!

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Dawn, thanks for the website info. I was curious to see how all of the injured were doing and what their actual injuries were. I am so grateful to all those people that helped in their rescue. God bless them!! May all the injured horse begin to heal and fell safe again soon.

Barbaro-hope all goes just dandy for you today! You know it is much cooler here than they said it would be. It feels good,right now. Later it will get back up to almost 90 like yesterday---ahhh--good ole Bama retarded weather! You would love it here, Barbaro! It is pretty hot all year round, even up to October sometimes. But-it does have its little freezes and little wanna be snowstorms(2 inches-brings city to a halt) even flurries do this!!I will check on you later you pretty thing. I got to go figure out how to cook this gross roast for my daddy. OOH!! i just hate roast!!

Thank you Alex for Michael's "ACN" update on our "Chipper Nipper"!

Great to have you on board Eddie, I know with people like you we can get these horror houses closed!

The person I spoke with at length in Senator Nelson's (Florida) office yesterday said we are making a hugh impression with all our calls, faxes and to keep it up so they will have to make this a priority when they return.

Barbaro, you are my hero!

Barb m in Florida

OMG, Dawn in Omaha - I just looked at the pictures of the horses that were on their way to the slaughterhouse and they are so precious. It breaks my heart that they were going to be slaughtered in that horrific place and then survived a horrific trailer accident. I can see their personalities in their faces and the look of "please help me" desparation in their eyes. I see the love in their caregivers.I am going to sponsor one also.
Please all, go to Dawn's MO Humane Society link and look at them. They need our help!

http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=lrr_Donate_Horse_Heroes

Someone asked me to post the following, which I put on the Forum last night, onto the main TWR page. So here is what I had to say to all:

Hi Everyone

Thank you to all who contributed to the LOST IN THE FOG wreaths & donations from me - Grandma Bea. I just came up with an idea, and all of you made it happen.

Today was a great day spent talking to Marcy from the florist and the gal GEVA Organization, filling me in on all the wonderful details that took place this past Saturday at Golden Gates Fields.

Thank you all for bringing out total dollars for the wreaths between $1100 & $1200, which did not all go to the wreaths. A check was presented to Harry Aleo & then to GEVA for just shy of $300.00. This would not have happened if it weren't for the love of horses and animals from all of you wonderful animal lovers on this site.

I have not seen the wreaths yet, but am promised photographs. And if I can find someone to help me scan them, I will post them on this site for all who did not see, to get a glimpse of what they looked like.

Marcy thanked me today for giving her this opportunity to be part of a wonderful memory in the horseracing world. It was me who could not thank her enough for the great work she did for us all.

Mr. Harry Aleo was presented with a list of all who contributed to the wreaths and donations to GEVA. Everyone's name and address, minus the amount contributed by each.

For those who were lucky enough to be there thank you so much for the touching reports. My eyeballs got another cleansing. L O L

Although this venture was exciting, it is my hope we never have an exciting venture like this again.

One more thank you before I close, to Alie from Kennett Florist for finding Ashby's Florist in CA for us to use the wreaths.

Everyone, thank you again. ONE LAST REQUEST - GO TO: www.in-memory-of-pets.com, tributes and poems, - view tributes - tr 61864 on page 54. BUT BEWARE - bring tissues before you go there. Someone did something special for some special friends we all share.

Love to all

Grandma Bea & Ladee Elizabeth

It's so funny, every time I read about "Chappy", I think of the Chappy who owned Smarty Jones. I just can't get the picture out of my mind - Alex perched on Chappy's shoulders, er...withers.

Great going, Bobby! Keep on keepin' on!

Daisy's doing great!

Phone calls later today. Also, I'd start cultivating future senators, because there may be a change in the leadership in one or both houses by the time they get back. Wouldn't hurt to call their campaign offices. A vote's a vote.

That said, McCain's seat is secure here (don't even think it's his time to run for reelection) and Kyle's seat is probably also secure, although I'm going to start working on the challenger, Jim Peterson.

ACN for "our" beautiful ((((Barbaro))))...now I can start the workday with a smile. Love you (((Bobby)))

(((Alex)))ander the Great! Thanks for all you do for us...:):):)

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Dawn in Omaha,

Thank you for posting the Longmeadow Rescue Ranch link with the horses involved in the accident. Tonight I will be sponsoring a horse or two.

Thank you!

Good morning, Precious Barbaro:>) Another comfortable night. Our Father loves you so. May He give you a beautiful day filled with healing, blue skies, green pastures, gentle breezes and lots of grazing.

Father, thank you for the "Miracle of Barbaro"

Lost in the Fog:>)My "Eternal Horse".....I know that you are happy and your body is healed, but I still miss you so very much. Your "eternal candle" has been lit for today. Run and play with all your "horsey" friends all over our Father's kingdom.

Father, thank you for "Lost in the Fog"...for the much too short time that he was with us.

Alex, as always, thank you for all that you have been doing to keep us united because of our love for our Precious Barbaro. Thank you for my "circle of friends".

Father:>) Praying and believing that Mike Rea and little Erin are being filled with lots of positive healing.

Barbaro Team:>) Another glorious day here in New Mexico........praying that you all have a pleasant day. God bless you and yours.

Mary S.:>) I feel the same way you do about our Lost in the Fog.......Everyday I continue to miss him so much....He was taken much too soon.

The candles are lit for "my boys".......

Jeanette Cavalier

Hi Dawn, thanks for posting the Long Meadow Rescue Ranch website.

I have sponsored Willie - I've always been one to root for the underdogs. And he's been said to have an amazing will to live, like our Barbaro. I wish I could sponsor them all, but...

Linda R
Fan of Barbaro

Good morning everyone.

Glad to see Barbaro had another good night!

I just went to the MO Humane Society website and made a donation. I wish I could do more to help those animals. What a sad life they have led.

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Sally in Key West,

The Palm Beach Post did a great article with the owner of Pure Thoughts, Inc. located in Loxahatchee, Florida (west of West Palm Beach). She has a great web-site which has the story of last weeks accident and information on the surviving horses. It is saveafoal.com. You were looking to give WPLG some info - she goes to auctions and outbids as many killer buyers as she can. She is a great Florida contact. Hope this will help. Her site is worth everyone looking at.

Barb m in Florida

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Dawn in Omaha
Thanks for posting the Longmeadow link. I am now a proud sponsor of Bazonka Donk, after all he is half horse.

Hay....if you have XM or Direct TV, I listened to Eddie Kilroy this AM. He speaks alot about the Ban on Horse Slaughter, he'll read your emails on air, and is mentioning us. I heard the song "old Horses" and it brought me to tears. And the music's great.

Fan Of Barbaro

Thank you, Sabina, for posting Andy Rooney's article. I've always enjoyed his delivery-
I DO love spinach and have been missing it!
I don't, however, love liver desserts. Custard desserts are okay.

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Haven't seen Rockett yet, today. He ate yesterday morning, but not last night.

You are my inspiration when I am having a bad day, Barbaro. Keep the chin up and enjoy the fresh green grass, and keep walkin' that road to recovery! Much love to you and Dr. Richardson and his staff! And to Eddie, a fellow DJ, a special hello from another Barbaro fan!

Good morning, Starshine! So glad to hear you had ACN! I hope it's as pretty there today as it is here so you get in a lot of good grazing.

Sorry about the woodchip track, Alex. I'm sure you have a lot of wonderful memories associated with it. The new track will be even better, though.

Morning All,

Dawn thank you so much for the link. The pictures of the rescued horses are beautiful. I am most certainly going to sponsor the care of a few of them!

Alex thank you for today's update. It's Tuesday, and I can't wait for the update on our Boy from NBC!!

Sounds like a gorgeous day up there for our Barbaro to go outside for a nice graze.

I gotta go. cable is out-electricity is going to be shut off for several hours they are working on all utilities for some unknown reason-whats next phone? Seeyou later,Barbaro Baby!! Have fun outside!! :)

EDDIE KILROY-

BRING IT ON!! :)

CANDLE ALERT !!!

Bobby is under 1,000 but still needs our collective prayers.

Please light a candle for Bobby, Mike, Erin, BDude, Daisy and all our friends in need.

Steve
FOB

Hi Eddie Kilroy,

You are AWESOME! Slam, slam, slam!!!

Thank you Eddie Kilroy!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to wait for payday but I want to sponsor poor Darla. She is in critical condition with pnemonia. Instead of vet care I guess her owners sold the poor girl for slaughter. She looks so sad - she needs love and help.

http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=lrr_Donate_Horse_Heroes

I'm going to help Jackpot,the last horse listed on the Rescue site.I find it very heartwarming that the people on this board are helping the survivors of this horrendous situation.I'd also like to say thank you to Barbaro,for it is he who has enabled animal lovers to get together,and do some good.

Good morning Alex and Barbaro fans

Thank you for the update Alex! It always makes my day start out better when I read those magical words ACN!!

Heyyyyy Barbaro, sweetie..

You just keep on keeping on, sweet prince, you're doing all the right things. Have a good day with lotsa everything, visits, goodies and grazing.

Now twitch those ears...and let's hear a gooood whuffle!

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!

I'll be back later to check on you, babycakes! Hugs and smooooochies!

Hi Bobby! Our miracle, so glad that you had another good night. I think of you every day and my love and prayers are always with you. With so many like me it seems that the prayers are working. It also helps that you are so smart, and seem to know what you have to do to get better. Keep up the good work Much thanks to every member of Team Barbaro! Everyone, have a great day!

Good Morning Barbaro Family

Thanks to Alex, as always, for the updates and sharing your morning. Thank you so much for the linke to Precisionist Nears a New Pasture. I look like a raccoon right now, but that's okay. You do so much for us.

Eddie, you da MAN It is so good to have you hear. Keep slammin'. We're with you.

Welcome to Patti Hawkins. Great to have you. Thank you,Sabina, for posting the text of Andy Rooney's segment from the other night. He just cracks me up.

Thanks Friar Tuck for the reinforcement. My friend LindaH is really accomplishing great things here in Denver too, which I think she'll post about later.

Steve, great news about BD. Forgive me for continuously referring to him as DB, sometimes my fingers get all tangled up.

Jake, great to hear of Daisy's continuing to love life.

Grandma Bea Thank YOU for facilitating the whole participation in LITFog's memorial. That was so wonderful of you to do that. Marcy is phenomenal, and the flowers were incredible.

Barbaro, you are our shining star. We love you so much.

Will check back with you all later Love to everyone, prayers for all who need them.

Cheryl

Thanks for the link to the horses who were hurt in the accident. I have a question why have so many of them developed a cough?? Alot of them are young horses. I wish I had the money to be able to help them out.

God Bless those of you who do and are so willing to help the animals.

Barbaro I am so glad that things are going well for you.

Thanks Alex
Precisionist In a New Pasture. It made me cry.
But he had a good, and long life.
That's the way all horses should die.
A happy story. Sorta!

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Eddie injoyed your show this morning.

ACN ... Way to go, Precious Barbaro ... The Miracle continues!!!

Have a blessed day and keep healing ... we will keep praying! You are soooooo LOVED!

God Bless You and all of your caregivers at NBC.

God Bless You, Alex, for keeping us so well informed about our precious boy!

Have a great day, All!

Ruth Stacey
Proud Member
Fans of Barbaro

Everyone on this site should be proud of themselves for all that they have done for the accident victims. Mish the vet tech is going to orientation for volunteering at Longmeadow. She should be able to give us some first hand account on how these guys are doing very soon. I am only 45 minutes away from the ranch, so I feel very close to these guys. Jen

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I will be sponsoring Princess. She is listed in critical condition.

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chris byers
Thanks for the Missouri link for the horses rescued from the accident. I gave a little to Basonka Donk, the sorrel hinny. I wish I could bring him home.

Love and prayers to all who need them.

Hi All,

Just wanted to pop in and remind everyone to keep making those calls. It's wonderful that Eddie Kilroy is on the board and is doing his thing.

It's very important that we don't loose sight of OUR mission.

For those of you that have senators not on board as co-sponsors yet, keep calling and writing. The aides are in regular contact with their senators and the word will be passed along. It is especially important that they know where the people stand during election time!!

Another idea is to find out your senator's campaign schedule. There's a good chance they will be "shaking hands" somewhere near you. What a wonderful opportunity to politely say "Is there a reason you won't co-sponsor S1915?"

For those of you fortunate enough to have both senators already on board, you can contact the senators on the Committee on Comerce, Science and Transportation. There are 22 members on that committee. If my numbers are correct, there are 10 members that have no co-sponsored that you can contact. If everyone on that committee co-sponsored, it would help move it out of committee quickly.

And the third thing is to keep the pressure on Senator Frist's office to put this on the calendar.

You are all seasoned veterans of this battle....I just don't want to loose the energy that we had last week when the senate was in session. Recess means nothing....if anything, it is a gift of time to gather more support so that this bill can be passed after recess.

Also, keep after your friends and co-workers to make those calls as constituents of your state.

This is a great group of people doing wonderful work. I'm very proud to be a part of it.

Hello Chris Beyers,

Thank you for the link to the horse rescue site to help those poor horses who survived the horrific accident -

http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=lrr_Donate_Horse_Heroes

I just came from the site and sponsored Princess and Stan who both collapsed right after the accident. After coming back to the site and reading your post, "I have to wait for payday but I want to sponsor poor Darla. She is in critical condition with pnemonia. Instead of vet care I guess her owners sold the poor girl for slaughter. She looks so sad - she needs love and help," I was moved to go back to the website and sponsor her, too. I wish I could sponsor all of them, but to be able to sponsor three is a gift I am able to give.

God bless all the horses and their caregivers. I hope and pray all of us will be able to sponsor one or more horses. They need our help and our prayers. Together we can make a difference, we are a powerful group filled with love, compassion, and generosity. I am so proud to be one of the Fans of Barbaro.

Nice to read continuing good news about our Barbaro. Hope he continues to enjoy the fresh air as he graze in the pastures, before the weather turns cold.
Noteworthy to mention is the link to the audio on "Precisionist Nears a New Pasture." It is narrated with such love and compassion for Precisionist and all the horses at this special farm.

I have a horse in training named Spirit, so I couldn't help myself but to sponsor the rescued horse named Spirit!! Those gentle souls, aw! The accident was a terrible thing, but I am glad it happened because these are that many less who have gone to slaughter!

http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=lrr_Donate_Horse_Heroes

I believe!!

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Chris B. and Karen in L.V., I went to the site for the rescued accident horses and just had to sponsor poor Stan. The poor thing is so weak and half starved. I will continue to sponsor him back to health. God bless them all and all of you who are also helping these beautiful horses.

Hi Shelly A,
How are you feeling? Its nice to see you here. :)

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All you HORSEY GIRLS out there...(sounds like everone) Please, take time to post your childhood memories of horseplay...pretending to be a horse...and various other types of insanity that we all seem to have in common...Your stories are so wonderful and confession is good for the soul!

### HELP ! How come I'm having trouble getting to the site and seeing the individual horses ?

Sherry - Arizona

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OOPPPSSSS...HORSEY GIRLS is listed on General/Horsey Girls in the Forum...sorry...I forgot to add that...silly me...

Dear Grandma Bea & Ladee Elizabeth,

I just read your lovely e-mail, and I read the tribute from Foggy to Greg & Harry; tears are just flowing. What an absolutely beautiful tribute! Our only consolation is knowing that Fog is healed and free now. May God bless Fog, all animals big and small, and all animal lovers! Also, thank you, Grandma Bea and Ladee Elizabeth, for everything! Love, Donna L. in Leland, NC

As every week goes by, the leg heals and your hoof grows. You're a miracle in progress and we all do believe! Cooper sends you lots of "keep up the good work" woofs. I wish I could be there to just talk and listen to you. Enjoy the sun and the fresh grass. You're an inspiration for so many and a true champ!

Sylvia & Cooper - Keswick, Ontario, Canada

Dear Sweet Barbaro, my heart is full after reading your latest update. Keep healing, Sweet Boy! We're here for the duration!

I am off on a business trip for the rest of the week. What will I do without my daily updates? (Yikes!) Please know that I will think of you every day and will pray that your cast change goes well.

Love you!
Sue xoxoxo

Good Afternoon Alex and all my family..
Glad to see ACN for Bobbycakes!!! Oh I wuv you big boy!!!!

ShelleyA nice to hear from you....we will keep hammering!!!

I'll have to send Socorro an email....as I have missed her here!

Got to get out to a Dr.'s visit so keep believing!!!

Barbaro,
You are just the most magnificient shining star! What a GREAT job you are doing. Keep healing GREAT SPIRIT!

Thank you Dr. Richardson for taking such good care of our Barbaro, you are the BEST!!!!!!!

Good Morning Champ! Wow.. ACN and a new update from NBC. Your simply amazing. If Dr.R says your doing very, very good then it must be true!! Be careful grazing and enjoy your visitors. Love you lots big guy.

xoxoxoxo

Barbaro My Prince..
ACN, AGW what could be better...except the day you are set free. Oh what a day that will be and those of us that can't be there to celebrate the day will be there in spirit.

What a wonderful, compassionate group of Maniacs stepping up in support of the injured horses.

Yes, Pamela I am a Horsey Gal and I will post as soon as this dang office meeting ends and I can think. They just don't understand here at work that I have important duties here at TWR like posting my girlie fantasies of being a horse. Just don't understand. Hehehe

Fan Of Barbaro

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Dawn, thanks for the link to the rescued horses in MO. It was great to see pictures of them (bless their hearts). I adopted Mama.

Pamela - (I'm a Pamela, too...)

How did you know I played horsey when I was little :) Well, it's good to know I wasn't the only kid doing it - whew.

I'm going to check out the website and give what I can to help the Missouri horses. That is so sad.

Pam

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I have sponsored Karma. She will live and thrive. Her name says so! May God comfort them all.

Horsey Gal memoirs of mine - barrel racing around metal trash cans all by myself.

Laura in NC #####

I know how you feel about calling Dole and Burr !

I would like to tell them off totally , but we

are advised by all the knowledgeable on this site

to remain polite and calm. They say it gets better

results in the long run . I guess so, so I will

retain my politeness and call , call , call, !!

I have been so proud of Ellizabeth Dole until this

as I watch her hide and take no stand. There must

be a lot of agriculture money in the eastern part

of the state. I know the farms there are thousands

and thousands of acres big. Not on the scale of

the midwestern U.S. but big for us. Although why

the ag people want to retain the right to feed

horses to frenchmen is beyond me. They still

associate horses with cattle. Pathetic.

Thank you to Dawn in Omamha for the MO horse link:

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The Missouri Humane Society has posted photos and descriptions of each of the horses rescued from the slaughter truck accident last week. Here's the link: http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=lrr_Donate_Horse_Heroes

Posted by: Dawn in Omaha at October 3, 2006 2:19 PM

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Everyone, just a reminder that Stephanie from Miracle Horse is going this weekend to the auction to purchase and rescue as many horses as she can from slaughter. We have all helped raise, I believe, Over 10,000 now.

Please check out the Barbaro Rescue Challenge in the forum if you can help or donate. And please light a candle for the horses.

Light A Candle

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Rosemary in AZ,

I sponsered Mama too. To be pregnant and get sent to a slaughter house. Too sad.

Those poor babies in Missouri. I pray they all make it and get a second chance at a good, comfortable life. I am going to have to send something for Mama, I guess she tugged at my heart the hardest. I pray she and her unborn foal will be alright.

Bobby
Great news about you from NBC today. I pray you will remain happy and healthy, under God's protection, as you miraculous healing continues.

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Before I "bug out of here"...does anyone have information as to how to buy the Kentucky Derby Video??? I will be lost if they retire it and I can't play it every day!!! I checked out the site and couldn't see anything that looked remotely like "buy the 132nd Kentucky Derby Video"

I just went and sponsored Darla. ( will eat mac & cheese till payday but that baby is worth it ).

Thanks again to Dawn in Omaha.

http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=lrr_Donate_Horse_Heroes

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Eddie Kilroy, Please don't be afraid to plug the TWR website for your listeners. This is Barbaro Central! And we have been to known to crash the site before!

I'm going to sponsor Stan. He needs food and hugs... The website is wrenching... I wish I could bring them all home and take care of them.

Miracle Horse Rescue is awesome.

MISS0URI HORSE UPDATE
A friend of mine who's working with another group on the ban & rescue issues sent me this today:

"I talked to Earlene (humane society farm manager) last night and she said this is really a strange case. First, who owns the horses - the original killer buyer? The driver of the truck? Does the truck company have any liability for the accident in the first place? I also heard the driver was not necessarily on the straight and narrow either. She did say they were going to put a lien against the horses for care/med etc. and, if we had to, we'd probably all pitch in and just buy them at the killer price, which isn't much anyway.

Anyway, just pass it along to all your animal people that these new guys are getting the best of care - I think every horse vet in Franklin, Washington and St. Louis counties is getting involved! And all the media attention, while it brings the kooks out of the woodwork, does bring us to people's attention a little bit more :>

Thanks for your support!!"

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D'Anne in NC. Would you PLEASE post that KY Derby Video info. as soon as you get it? I'm dying to get hold of the video myself. My e-mail is kathy@carolinarealtygroup.biz if you prefer to send that way.

thanks karen in Las Vegas, just caught your previous post. May Darla and all the slaughter truck accident horses heal to health and receive the love they so richly need and deserve.

Glad our boy had another good week!

Susan E. does this mean that it's likely that the MO Humane Society will eventually gain custody of them?

Dawn, Thank you for the link..

I just sponsored Stan.. Does anyone else wanna sponsor him with me? We can be his virtual mommies or daddies.

Click Here to Sponsor an Accident Survivor

I just sponsored Princess. So, so sad. Thank heavens some of them have been saved and are getting excellent care.

I'll send more when I can.

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CHECK YOUR MAIL, BRACELETS HAVE BEEN SHIPPED!

Everyone, enjoy! Hope the Fans of Barbaro Band for Horses, bracelets bring lots of awareness to the plight of these poor babies.

Just got tons of reaction from everyone at my local PO and at Quiznos too!

So, thank you everyone for your generosity, wear your bracelets in good health and be proud that you all helped to save those who cannot speak for themselves!

Lisa (and Skyler)
THANK YOU! I am anxiously awaiting mine. Can't wait to wear it. You gals are the greatest!

Linda R

THANKS SUSAN FOR THE MO HORSE UPDATE. I AM TO BE VOLUNTEERING AT LONGMEADOW RANCH STARTING LATE OCT EARLY NOV. VERY EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO HELP THE ACCIDENT HORSES AS WELL AS ALL THE ANIMALS THERE.

NOW, LET'S GET THIS SLAUGHTER ISSUE TAKEN CARE OF!

KICK ALL THE BUTT YOU CAN EDDIE!!!!

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Lisa Morin and Skyler,

THANK YOU! (Emphasis, not shouting)

Applause, applause, to you two!

Susan e.- That is interesting what you said about the owners of those horses. I wonder if the real owner is not wanting to come forward because of the transportation violations. The cattle truck, the fact that stallions were being hauled with other horses. Several apparently. No telling how many violations there really are. the owner may not want to be identified in case he would be recognized at any future sales. I would like to know more about the stables in OK that holds these horses over for them. That person also doesnt want to give his name. the stable is George Baker Stables in Stroud OK. I also think that someone out to check for tatoos on those Thoroughbreds and see who used to own them. Jen

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Lisa Morin
Thanks so much. I can't wait to wear mine.
I think you were absorbing the cost of shipping. I would gladly send you some money for mine.
Let me know.

Fan Of Barbaro

Thank you Barbaro for the wonderful update. Dr. R. thank you for all you have done for Barbaro and will do. Thanks to all the staff, and Mr.& Mrs. Jackson for the wonderful care for our Boy.

Keep the prayers coming and lite a candle for Barbaro.

Dr. R. seems to have everything in check, but the prayers and candles will help also.

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO
Carol-Pittsburgh
PS
Got a e-mail from Senator Santorum, the same old thing, he does not say either way, only tells you what he has done in the past. (not good enough).
I will keep on this back and Frist forever.

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Lisa and Skyler....I need to order a bracelet...someone email me back at Braveheart530@aol.com...I have been up and down ALL day (actually for the last few days, computer wise) and could probably catch an email better than going on the Forum.
To all those who have loved yesterdays broadcast about our OldFreindsEquine.org ....Yes, Michael is one special person. I have talked to him many times by phone ...he cares so much.

Sweet Barbaroooo!!! So glad another comfy night. 18 centimeters (Jo in the UK, Translate, I do inches)
Love to Family and Posse,
Susan
PS. Pamie, ya don't want to know all my goofy childhood horse memories, I already told you my Mustang was a racehorse on I-95..You know....she's coming around the far turn and into the stretch, passing everyone , Yikes looking back, I am glad none of our Family was on the road with me ,but, every picture I have ever had on my walls were of horses, until my first day when I walked up to the Stable Gate at Philly Park and said...I want a job.

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Boyfriend found Rockett outside, brought him in and he drank and drank and drank and drank. If he doesn't eat this evening, I'll take him in for a shot. He's talking, which is a very good sign that he's feeling better.

Lisa, great news, thank you!

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I just got back from my desk after a meeting and checked the posts since I put up the link to the Missouri horses and may I just say YOU GUYS ROCK!! (I need a MUCH bigger font here!!)

Susan, Margie, Rosemary, Chris, Louise, Laurie, Lyn, Pam, Mary, Steve, Kathy J, Cathy, Marie, Laurie, Linda, Leigh, Chris, Sue, Pat, Shannon & Zeena. . .if I missed anyone, please forgive me, but these are all THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE who linked to the MOHS website to sponsor a horse--and in many cases, more than ONE horse!! I'm just blown away!

I spoke to Dawn (what a coincidence!) the clinic manager at the main clinic coordinating dispersal of all the donated goods, and told her if I posted the info on this site, you guys would heed the call. I'll be talking to her this afternoon and she will be THRILLED to hear about all of the sponsors. They are going through SO MANY supplies and this will be a huge help! I've left messages for so many of my vendor contacts since last week and haven't had calls returned, but yet YOU all stepped up to the plate in a matter of MINUTES and made those wonderful donations. Tears in my eyes now, so I better post this. . .

BELIEVE and thanks, Barbaro and Alex, for bringing all these wonderful folks together. . .

I hope to sponsor another horse come pay - "Mortie" is 20. How can anyone have a horse for so long and then sell it for slaughter? The cough and pnemonia seem to be illness born out of the cramped filthy conditions at auction and on the truck and the horses are so scared and stressed out their bodies get sick.

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Update on our colt Salvation!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just talked to Beth DeCaprio at The Grace Foundation of Northern California. The Colt's full name is Jeremiah Salvation Grace.
He was taken to UC Davis, and you will not believe this. His leg was broken and had cut through the skin. Some how it has heal back.
mended it self. All the Vet's were amazed!! They told Beth if they has seen him the day of the break, they would have only given him a 50/50 chance of surviving, with vet care. Well this little guy didn't have any vet care, and it's healed up great! Has a little infection, treating it with antibiotics. UC Davis couldn't believe he lived, much less walking on it! He will go back in two weeks for new x-rays.
Beth is trying to take photos to get the x-rays posted, for us too see them.

God knows how much pain this little guy went through, while this leg healed. Thinking about that, Makes me want to hurt someone!!

Beth also said she tried to post on TWR last Friday and had spent two hours writing to update us. But some how lost it.
She is going to get some new pictures out to me soon.

19 horses rescued Beth said "They are all doing really well". They are beautiful horses and very, very sweet. They have such desire to be with humans. It is amazing to me the ability these horses have to forgive humans. She also said 4 of the mares rescued will be having babies in the spring

She was sad to hear about the truck load of horses. It wasn't on her news.

Good news the Vet's say Salvation is doing great!
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Debbie - thanks for the post - Poor little guy - a bad broken leg and he healed it with his will to live. Animals are truly amazing.

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Cathy, thank you for your kind offer, but everything has been taken care of with the bracelets.

You can do one thing though....enjoy it :)

Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro

How many horses at auction can Stephanie buy with $10,000? Shannon, anyone?

Love, Light and Protection for all The Horses

when horses get hauled from place to place under stressful conditions (not counting flipping in a truck) it is very easy to get colds and pnuemonia. Under ideal conditions, horses should be hauled where they can put their heads down to clear their lungs and noses. That should be at least every couple of hours. Shipping fever can be a very serious condition. Many of these horses probably havent had vaccinations or decent care in awhile, so their immune systems are compromised anyway. Sale barns are just germ factories. They may have picked up a virus there and then the stress just made it worse. It will be a long haul for these guys. they are in good hands now. Jen

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Debbie LA
Thanks for the update.

I think about Salvation often but I really like his full name. What a wonderful will to live and to survive this injury at such a sweet tender age. I wish he was mine cause I'd love him forever.

Fan Of Barbaro

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Mary S. This sounds aweful but the horses at these auctions are usually sold by the pound. The going rate I believe is about 45 cents a pound. If Stephanie is around I think she could provide more accurate information. She has to make some tough decisions on who to save and who to leave behind. It breaks my heart. The thread in the forum is called Barbaro Rescue Challenge.

Debbie,

Thanks for the update on our little guy! I have wondered about him and how he is doing. It is truly amazing the will animals have to live. I wish I could take him with me....he would be a house horse!

Karen - TN

He is going to be a little big for a house horse.
You got a big house?

WONDERFUL NEWS ABOUT OUR BOY, BARBARO.

AS A NEWCOMER AND BEEN POSTING LATELY..THE BARBARO FAN SPIRIT IS UNREAL...

I CALLED MISSOURI HUMANE SOCIETY..ALL OF THE HORSES NEED HELP, SO I SENT $100...PUT IN GENERAL FUND.

ALSO, SENT MONEY TO THE MIRACLE FUND..AS ALWAYS IN THE NAME OF A BARBARO FAN...

THERE ARE SO MANY TO THANK..BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER OUT OF SOMETHING BAD, SOMETHING GOOD COMES ALONG..LOOK WE ALL HAVE BARBARO, WITH THE WONDERFUL OWNERS OF THE JACKSONS, DR. R, AND HIS STAFF, TLC, TIM, ALEX, MALTZ, EDGAR AND BARBARO FANS..WHAT ELSE COULD YOU ASK???EXCEPT...THE ANTI-SLAUGHTER HORSE BILL PASSES...

Dawn:

Can you maybe answer this - I noticed most of the horses have developed a cough. What is this indicative of?

I would love to sponsor them all, but will have to settle for maybe 2.

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Just received a nice note from Robert Cohen, the photographer who took the wonderful image of the little girl with the rescued MO horse:

Hi Dawn -
Thanks for the note. There certainly has been quite a bit of attention to the picture, most of it coming from people who saw it on the MSNBC website.

I’m holding on to the emails that I’ve received and will update you all when some resolution comes regarding their fate.

Regards, Robert

Debbie,

I'll make room!!! My dogs may have to go out though!

When I was growing up we used to bring my cousin's pony in all the time....grant it it was a pony but it was funny! We were always getting in trouble for that....especially when he had an accident!

Hello again, Barbaro Team: I'm at lunch.....I am sponsoring "Buckwheat"........he just looks so "sad".....anyway, my children which are my pets (Girl, Brownie, Philly and Kiki)and I will be eating "spanish rice" for awhile. They love it.

I know these horses and the "hinny" don't ask for anything other than someone to take care of them and love them.

Father: Please bless all those that are giving to help your horses survive. Please Father, let them live the rest of their days grazing in green meadows under blue skies and feeling the gentle breezes and sun bathe their bodies. You saved them, Father, from meeting a horrible fate at the hands of the "evil ones"......help us to help them.

Please pray for the horses.

Jeanette Cavalier

All-I was driving back to North Carolina yesterday and listening to NPR and heard the Precionist's "All Things Considered" on the radio. I just wept, it was such a moving piece.
I had my doggie with me and the look of concern on her face as she watched me cry was so bittersweet. It is certainly worth a listen.

Cathy fron North Carolina

Linda- see my post at 6:28 Jen

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Welcome Joan Roya

You got that right!!!! getting the Anti Slaughter Horse Bill passed.

I got a letter from my Senator Sessions today.

He said:
I will monitor the bill's progress in the committee, and I will certainly keep you views in mind if the debate on this bill comes to the floor of the Senate.

Well Not sure if I like the way that sounds???

Good afternoon Beautiful Barbaro, its such great news that you are doing so well and that your vital signs are excellent! Heal soon Barbaro, you are so special, enjoy the sunshine!
Also horse friends, this is the address to send donations or sponsor the innocent horses who were in that tragic trailer accident in MO. One of the horses expecting to foal is in need of help also that was in the accident, others are badly hurt. If you can send donations to:
Horse Heroes
Humane Society of Missouri
1201 Macklind Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
phone-(314-951-1542 donate online at www.hsmo.org
I can only sponsor one horse right now, but if it means he can have a second chance it is worth it, I just wish I could sponsor them all but I cannot, that is why I am sharing this with all of you so that some of you might be able to help a horse in need to. Barbaro you are the greatest, much love and prayers for you and your horse friends,and human friends,stay strong
mary in MI

Music to my ears..."another good week" :) Keep up the good work, Bobby, all of our prayers are with you! Listen to Dr. R and don't get too frisky during your outdoor outings!

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Joan, don't know if I said welcome, if I didn't ....welcome to the Family and Posse.

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Mary S.
You know, when you train and a horse gets sick, you call the track vet...I wish I could help more with your question, but it almost is like "kennel cough", unfortunately, sometimes I have to board my dogs for trips and they come home sounding awful. So I call the vet and say...excuse me, my dogs are sick...they say NO, it will pass in a few days. Jen, good explanation...!!!!!!! I still remember the days when my old boss got busted in Saratoga for using Lasix before every horse has an L after his name.
It's tough, maybe Alex could Faq another on this.
Love Always,
Susan
Believe in Miracles. Believe in Barbaro.

Shannon

I believe they go for between $400 and$500. Depends on the condition of the horse. The problem is that the killer buyers drive up the price or else other people could buy them for less.
The meat is sold by the pound but I don't believe the horses at auction are actually sold like that.

Hope this helps.

Hey everyone,

I am in my office this week and told several people about these poor horses in Missouri. They asked for the link and want to sponsor a horse too.

On a related note my co-workers did not know that horses are still slaughtered in this country. Again this site is helping educate so many people in animal related issues.

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Sorry, Meant Mary Langkemp. Love ya.

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Bea, that is fantastic about the tribute for Fog... I only gave 25.00, since we are all getting tapped out (just a joke) but think of everyone who made that amount possible. Incredible.
What a family.
Susan

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Jen . . . found this on the website:
George & Toots Baker
2245 E. Highway 66
Stroud, Oklahoma 74079
918-968-9000
918-605-2564 (mobile)

email: bakerstables@yahoo.com

Greetings All! Including Alex! This is a little long but Your input on the following is needed: I. Looked up 1.oprah winfrey on internet 2. clicked on O Show Archive 3. Clicked on Home page 4.Clicked on Be On Show. Today it's We Want Your Show Ideas. Yesterday there was a request for WHO GIVES YOU HOPE? For the HOPE request the following dawned on me though nothing has been submitted -- wherein lies another concern that I will get to.
II. Regarding Hope:"BARBARO located in a small stall in Pa., his connections / med.team,
Tim Woolley Racing website with Alex Brown, Kennett Florest staff, the many thousands of
globally scattered Fans Of Barbaro and prayer groups are ICONS Of Hope And Faith demonstrating daily the value, beauty, continuity and interconnectednesss of that which is praiseworthy and good in life.
This corresondence is to:1. Request O.W.Show
producers & Oprah to familiarize themselves with
the inhumane treatment of American horses at 3
European owned slaughter houses right here in the U.S.A.(Visual is available). Also included here should be the nightmarish circumstances involved in obtaining the horses and their har
rowing exeriences prior to slaughter. 2.Air your
findings so more people are aware of what is
hapening with legislation regarding same.
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE with regarg to legislation. So it is imparrative that this information reach the ublic in a timely way.
To date, House Bill 503 passed unanimously with above folks working together to help make that happen. Senate S1915 is being delayed getting to the floor while hundreds of horses are inhumanly treated / slaughtered.
Contact Alex Brown at???????????? to obtain
additional contact information.
Regarding your Submission terms: they are fine ONLY for HR503, S1915 and anything else that is in the public domain. "

III. My Point of concern is the shows terms & conditions. I only sign away things already in the public domain. That is all.

Above are ideas and concerns for you all to hash over if you would like to try to get O W
Show involved in our effort. I have no problem
with you changing anything and everything regarding the preceeding. And there is no
difficulty with droping Oprah Show altogether or
having some one other than me contact theO Show.
I am a bit tied up with job search and aplics..
Speaking of which I gotta go fill one out.

Have a very pleasant afternoon. Will try to check in latter.
Lee in Ohio

#### I have come up with an idea that I hope I can get organized. It would be to raise money for rescue organizations. I would like to start a "Ride for Rescue". It would be for people to ride their horses, get sponsors and raise money for all these organizations that need help so bad. I think that this would be a big success and if I had a lot of help in several areas of the country we could get them going everywhere. It would require getting sponsors to support the ride. I am going to contact some people who have experience with this kind of thing and see what we can do. If there is anyone else on this site that feels that they could get this organized in their area, that would be great. Let me know if anyone if interested. Jen

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ShelleyA. how are you? Great I hope and missed you.
Darn, I was just back in Bucks County (isn't that where you are?) and should have gotten in touch.
Next time, soon!!!
Always,
Susan
Believe in Miracles. Believe in Barbaro.

Thank you Eddie Kilroy! Keep up the good work and slam away!!

Good to hear you had ACN Barbaro! You keep up the good work too sweetie. Be a good boy today and don't get into any trouble, you feisty, sweet boy! Hugs and scratchies...I love you Barbaro!

There will be miracles...
when you believe.

thanks Annie! i am going to send an e-mail Jen

I AM TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY TODAY BY THIS SITE!!!

I am sitting at work reading the posts like a book I can't put down. From Eddie early this morning, to Barbaro's healing week, to the horses in the accident being sponsored, to the update of our colt at the Grace foundation, to working on S1915 and to the bracelets being given for donations. I am dizzy, but deliriously happy!!!!!! What a group - posters, lurkers, Alex, the Jacksons, and of course, Barbaro. I just can't explain what a lift this site is. Thank you everyone!!!

Greetings All! Including Alex! This is a little long but Your input on the following is needed: I. Looked up 1.oprah winfrey on internet 2. clicked on O Show Archive 3. Clicked on Home page 4.Clicked on Be On Show. Today it's We Want Your Show Ideas. Yesterday there was a request for WHO GIVES YOU HOPE? For the HOPE request the following dawned on me though nothing has been submitted -- wherein lies another concern that I will get to.
II. Regarding Hope:"BARBARO located in a small stall in Pa., his connections / med.team,
Tim Woolley Racing website with Alex Brown, Kennett Florest staff, the many thousands of
globally scattered Fans Of Barbaro and prayer groups are ICONS Of Hope And Faith demonstrating daily the value, beauty, continuity and interconnectednesss of that which is praiseworthy and good in life.
This corresondence is to:1. Request O.W.Show
producers & Oprah to familiarize themselves with
the inhumane treatment of American horses at 3
European owned slaughter houses right here in the U.S.A.(Visual is available). Also included here should be the nightmarish circumstances involved in obtaining the horses and their har
rowing exeriences prior to slaughter. 2.Air your
findings so more people are aware of what is
hapening with legislation regarding same.
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE with regarg to legislation. So it is imparrative that this information reach the ublic in a timely way.
To date, House Bill 503 passed unanimously with above folks working together to help make that happen. Senate S1915 is being delayed getting to the floor while hundreds of horses are inhumanly treated / slaughtered.
Contact Alex Brown at???????????? to obtain
additional contact information.
Regarding your Submission terms: they are fine ONLY for HR503, S1915 and anything else that is in the public domain. "

III. My Point of concern is the shows terms & conditions. I only sign away things already in the public domain. That is all.

Above are ideas and concerns for you all to hash over if you would like to try to get O W
Show involved in our effort. I have no problem
with you changing anything and everything regarding the preceeding. And there is no
difficulty with droping Oprah Show altogether or
having some one other than me contact theO Show.
I am a bit tied up with job search and aplics..
Speaking of which I gotta go fill one out.

Have a very pleasant afternoon. Will try to check in latter.
Lee in Ohio

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So you think that the horses will get over the cough then??? That is good news. I was concerned because of how many were getting the cough. I can't believe someone actually sent a pregnant mare to be slaughtered that is just so low.

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Just wrote to Congresswoman Heather Wilson here in NM. She did not support HR503. Tom Udall did. Anyway, I informed her of the accident last week, and that a large group is starting to sponsor the horses, and that if she or anyone else would like to sponsor that they can go to .....(Website address).

Heather is fighting a very tough campaign right now. I think she needs to sponsor a horse or two.

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Patty in Dallas

Ditto and Ditto!!!!!

And just think, If Alex had not posted a little update, on Barbaro after the Kentucky Darby.
We would not be here!

Alex your the best, just the best!

Welcome Patty. Barbaro got you to, like the rest of us. We are serious and we can get real silly here. It's a GREAT place with GREAT people.

Yea for Alex, stand up and take a bow. He's the man. Standing ovation.

Debbie L.A.

And Alex, how can we ever thank Alex! He's created the most wonderful monster in the world-the Fans of Barbaro!!!!

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Shannon & Zeena...I also sponsored Stan and would love nothing more than to be a co-parent of him with you! Let's get this wonderful horse back to health and happiness!

Alex's Standing ovation.
Like that!

Congratulations to Michael Matz for Street Sounds' win at Delaware Park today!!

### Jen - I like your idea of "Ride for Rescue" ..... I like it alot !! I am happy to not only participate - but to assist in organizing in my area of Apache Junction, Arizona - about 30 miles E. of Phoenix - lotsa horses out this way. Need to wait at least a month - out here - for cooler weather - and planning time. Any of the other Arizona-Barbaro fans wishing to get our heads together - let me know ........... there is soooo much going on here ........ I almost need to quit my "day job" so that I can focus full time on the energy on our beloved TW site !!! I am certainly "being driven" in my direction of forever interests -
animal advocacy ....... speaking for those who cannot. Thank you, as always ..... to Numero Uno - Barbaro, my HOF - for providing the opportunity - and, of course to Alex - for your compassion, interest, knowldege and space !!

Sherry - Arizona

Congratulations to Michael Matz and Street Sounds. You go horsie.

U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking into possible violations of federal transportation rules.
Yea right!
Our Department of Agriculture makes me sick.
Anyone have the name of this guy, are email address?

I sponsored "Buckwheat" poorbaby, I really is fighting alot.

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Wow - Did you all see Michael Matz's Street Sounds go?? He is on a roll with these 2yr old fillies!! Super Natascha was so impressive yesterday and Street Sounds blew them away today. She had a wicked win!! And just as a foot note.. can't help much mention.. Street Sounds is Canadian .. :)

xoxoxox

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Alex,
How do you feel about the wood chip track being replaced by the synthetic surface? Just wondering if you have a preference, seems that this would be a big change for you.

Florida people

I just heard a story on NPR this morning indicating that, in an unusual move, Gannett recently purchased the FSU Tallahassee student newspaper.

I envision a scenario that goes something like this: the student newspaper does a great story on horse slaughter...then, Florida citizens write to the Gannett papers in Florida (which seem to include FLORIDA TODAY, Brevard County;
The News-Press, Fort Myers; Pensacola News Journal; and Tallahassee Democrat) and say, wow, the kids in your Tallahassee student affiliate just wrote this amazing story on horse slaughter in America and what people can do right now to get a bill through the U.S. Senate prohibiting the slaughter; can you all give this issue some coverage in your general circulation paper?

Do any of you know any kids at FSU, preferably in the Journalism department, who might be able to help leverage this recent Gannett purchase?

Hay everyone,

I just saw a great website for the National Horse Protection Coalition. There is a picture of Barbaro on the home page with a quote from Mrs. Jackson. When you have time, go visit it, it's great.

horse-protection.org

Sherry in Arizona- My e-mail address is Picsbyjen@yahoo.com. E-mail me and I can let you know what I learn and maybe we can coordinate. WE have a state park with 3000 acres for people to ride. Its a great place to hold an event like this. i just called a Lady ive known who has experience in fund raising for animals to get her advice. I will let you know what I find out. Jen

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ShelleyA.. That sounds good, maybe if those prices stay that way she can afford to rescue 15-20 horses?

Kathy.. Happy to be a co-sponsor with you. Lets hope Stan makes a full recovery, his injuries and that look on his face just begs for help. They all do, my god, my Barbaro credit card is going to explode pretty soon but I dont care.

I think between all of us we have all the horses covered for sponsorship? Maybe we can make a list of who has been sponsored and who still needs help?? I have to step out, but would be happy to do so when I get back.

xoxoxo

I just found another great anti slaughter site, endhorseslaughtering.com. It is T. Boone Pickens' site and is another good resource for us.

I sponsored Bazonka Donk, the hinny. Poor baby--Hinnies are always laughed at. I hope someone adopts him.

Bazonka Donk is just adorable! I like things that are different. He's a cutie!

If there is any poor baby that is still not sponsored I can do another one (hot dogs and beans for me!). Just don't know who it is yet.

Here's the link again from Dawn in Omahafor the MO Humane Society's ranch to see the poor horses pictures and conditions from the accident and to sponsor one:

http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=lrr_Donate_Horse_Heroes

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Sherry in AZ
I would love to participate. I live in north Phoenix. Just moved here from NorCal a few months ago. Don't own a horse right now but if someone has an extra (let me know). Also, I think it was you, mentioned going to the Derby in 07,... need a road partner to share costs. I have always wanted to go.

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I would love to adopt "Mama" from the MO horse rescue. We'll see what happens.

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Alex Brown....you are the greatest!!! Look what you have started by your simple act of caring.

RE: S1915:
Following is a quote that has really helped me handle what I perceive as "evil people":

"Love is always the winning argument; violence is the language of the inarticulate. I invite you to join me in my aspiration to keep opening my heart wider and wider, to love more profoundly and express more compassionately. Let us all join together to do what is necessary to create the kind of world we want to live in and bequeath to following generations."
-Rev. Michael Beckwith

Some people in my office just sponsored Princess.

I am so glad to hear Barbaro had another good week!

Alex, give Mike a big hug from all of us!

Sabina, thank you for your post!

I just sponsored Jackpot.

Karen - TN

YOU GO MARIE - TELL EVERYONE THANKS - YOU WORK WITH SOME REALLY CARING PEOPLE!!!

I think Spanky needs some serious love, he has some bad problems and someone has starved him Jen

Just wanted to show ya'll this...I posted the link of the sponsorship pics and horse descriptions on a Figure Skating discussion board I frequent (ALOT). Here is what was posted just now.

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I can't comprehend the slaughter of any animals. Those horses are so beautiful. My boss likes to give money to a different charity once a month from the company. She's a horse lover and owner so I'm pretty sure this will be the recipient of money this month.
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YAY YAY YAY

There is a bunch of us over there who have been following Barbaro and his recovery, we also happen to love Michelle Kwan and Johnny Weir too. LOL

I had to sponser Clueless Too...what a sweet face. I want to help them all...wish I could.

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Sally,

I work for a great company. Very small and caring. Several people in my office foster dogs so I knew they would want to get involved.

"Our" beautiful boy made the "Dean's List" once again. :):):)

Such welcome news...thank you Alex.

Skyler and I sponsored Mortie & Clueless. I am so happy to have done this.

These poor babies.

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Shannon/FreeZeena, Jazz, Pamie,
Sorry that file I sent you from OldFriendsEquine.Org was so big.
I am lucky enough to be able to scan right now.....will work on it...not a techno-bimbo like my Mom.........Love ya Mom.....just kidding.
Love to Family and Posse,
Susan
Believe in Miracles....Believe in Barbaro.
RIP my Angel. Thank God you had Michael B. with you. Rip Fog.....Only the good die young. JT

Laura in Key West
That is so cool! I love ice skating also.

Maybe the people on your skating board would also be willing to make phone calls to senators...That could really boost the numbers...

I sponsored Buckwheat too -- he's going to need LOTS and LOTS of food! I am just learning Reiki (much thanks to my teacher, Lyn G) and I have been sending to the horses every night and I can feel their velvet noses pushing against my hands. Thanks to ALL the sponsors!!
Healing and peace,
Becky & the Meezers >^..^

Oh awesome! Mortie is like a "Grampa".
I picked Darla for her beautiful sad face - she is very sick. I wish I could hug and kiss her - tell her how special and loved she is. I want her to get better and that the pnemonia goes away. I could beat not only the a__h___ who stuck her and the others on that horrible truck and also the ones who sold her to them to a bloody pulp.

#### sorry, my German came out and I had to vent that.

Dear Barbaro

My mom told me you had a really good week. I am so glad you are feeling better. I am on the mend too. I finally got a haircut but I was trying to knock my mom off the stool and she accidentally shaved part of the hair off my ear. It's very embarrassing.

All the best,
April

PS. How do you feel about older women? I'm very cute.

It feels so good!

We are angels adopted and sent by Barbaro. They are all beautiful every single one of them.

Fans of Barbaro you are the most fantastic people on earth! Love you all!

Chris Byers:

No need to apologize..you just said what a lot of us have thought...

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Chris Byers, I'm german too, and understand your anger. I feel the same thing, but understand that it won't help in the big picture. I have read your posts and understand your pain....I again post the quote that helped me. I hope it helps you (I also find that crying a lot helps).:
"Love is always the winning argument; violence is the language of the inarticulate. I invite you to join me in my aspiration to keep opening my heart wider and wider, to love more profoundly and express more compassionately. Let us all join together to do what is necessary to create the kind of world we want to live in and bequeath to following generations."
-Rev. Michael Beckwith

Posted by: Rosemary in AZ at October 3, 2006 8:21 PM

chris byers,
We speak all kinds of languages here. Say more if you have to. Darla is precious.

Fans of Barbaro,
Afternoon!ACN is just what I love to hear, makes my day!A VERY,VERY GOOD WEEK states Dr.R!
Bobby has such tremendous will,competitive spirit
and desire to live.
Just like I knew he would win the Derby,I know
he will make it through this ordeal.He has the
heart of a champion.You see this in his eyes and
with every step he takes!When you are near him
you can almost see and feel the hand of God surround him!It is extremely moving and awe inspiring.Mike C.,I know you know what I mean!
Thanks for welcoming me into your family.

Barbaro, glad you are doing well. My prayers are with you. Erin may your treatments go well and God heal you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends.

I'm volunteering at a horse rescue Saturday (I'm so excited to be able to help!) and found this posted on their website. It's lastchanceranch.org but figured I'd post here just as it is a great story and thought it really shows how important it is that we save these horses from slaughter. It's truly inspiring and thought I'd share it with you all. And thanks to Barbaro we are all fighting to stop this atrocity. It shows how remarkably intelligent and loving animals horses truly are. Let's not be discouraged by the opposition, that's what they want.

(Sorry it is so long.)

"One Chance in a Million"

It happened so sudden, 12 years in my past,
For the rest of my life the injury would last.
The cars hit head-on, not a chance to slow down,
The next I remember, I lay on the ground.
My hip joint was crushed beyond all repair.
"You're too young to replace it," Doc said with a stare,
"You will walk again, but never will run."
These words hit me hard like a shot from a gun.

Ten years came and went, the pain more severe.
I said to my wife, "Time to replace it is here."
When the surgery was over, Doc said to my wife,
"He can't ride a horse for the rest of his life."
We own our own farm with a full riding stable,
So horses and riding put food on our table.
I could sell horses and tack, and some money I'd make,
But to ride one myself was a risk I can't take.

And then it did happen, one night at the sale,
As I stood selling halters inside of the rail.
My wife came up to me with that look in her eye.
She said, "There's a horse out back ready to die."
As I walked to the killer pen and looked over the fence,
There stood a starved gelding whose frame was immense.
His eyes were three inches sunk back in his head;
If he were lying down, you would have sworn he was dead.
He stood sixteen-one, weighed about four and a quarter,
His hair was three inches and not one-half shorter.
A skeleton with hide stood before my own eyes.
If he walked through the ring, it would be a surprise.

As the barn door slid open and they led him on in,
The auctioneer said, "Two hundred is where we'll begin."
The kill buyer said, "Two-oh-five's all I'll give."
I said, "I'll give two-ten just to see if he'll live."
The bids then quit coming, not a sound from the crowd,
The next word was "Sold" he said very loud.
As the trailer backed up to the wood loading gate,
I said, "Let's get him home before it's too late."
He had to have help to step up to the floor,
But we got him in and then closed the door.
As I drove home that night, I looked back at a glance
And said, "If he lives, we'll call him Last Chance."

Well, we made the trip home, and he lived through the night.
When the vet came next morning, he said, “What a sight.”
We floated his teeth and trimmed all his feet,
Gave him wormer and thiamin and a little to eat.
My vet said his heart was as strong as a drum,
If we brought him along slowly the rest may just come.
Well, his weight starting coming and his health soon returned.
He showed us his love he must have thought that we earned.
He would whinny and nicker as I walked to the shed,
As if to say, "Thanks, 'cause of you, I'm not dead."
He would stroll the whole place without being penned,
He'd come when I call, just like man's best friend.

Three months had gone by since the night of the sale,
My wife had him tied on our old hitchin' rail.
I asked her, 'What's up?" as I just came outside.
She said, "It's time to see if he'll ride."
She threw on the blanket, saddle, bridle and said,
"The worst that could happen, I'll get tossed on my head."
As her seat hit the leather, he stood like a rock.
With a tap of her heels, he started to walk.
He reined to the left and he reined to the right,
The bit in his mouth he sure didn't fight.
He did what she asked without second thought.
She cantered him on and not once he fought.
When she returned from the ride with a tear in her eye,
She said, "He's the one, would you like to try?"
I thought to myself as I stood at his side,
If this giant's that gentle, why not take a ride?
It had been a long time, but the look on his face,
Said, "Hop on, my good friend, let's ride 'round this place."
We rode round the yard, then out through the gate,
This giant and me, it must have been fate.

He gave me back part of my life that I lost,
Knew then I'd keep him, no matter what cost.
I've been offered two-thousand, and once even three,
But no money on earth would buy him from me.
You see, we share something special, this gelding and me,
A chance to start over, a chance to be free.
And when the day comes that his heart beats no more,
I'll bury my friend just beyond my back door.
And over his grave I'll post a big sign,
"Here lies Last Chance, a true friend of mine."

Author Unknown
Received via e-mail
(From Stableviews, June/July 2000)

Hello everyone,

Dawn in Omaha....look what you've done!!!! How wonderful and awesome this is turning out. From the tragic event of last week, such kindness is pouring out of so many people.

Lisa Morin and I are now the proud "co-mothers a.k.a. sponsors" of Mortie and Clueless Too, and I'm sure our two names are among so many others for these two handsome boys. Mortie, the oldest (I believe) and little Clueless, just a yearling.

Is there any of these babies NOT sponsored yet, does anyone know?

What an awesome group of people we have here. Bless you all.

CANDLE ALERT!

NOW OVER 1000, PLEASE LITE YOUR CANDLES.

Carol-Pittsburgh

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Ryan

Not a dry eye in the house.
Thanks

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Ryan,

That brought tears to my eyes!

Skyler and Lisa,
I'm Clueless Too's Mom to.

We are Family.

Ryan got us all with that one.

Hay Ryan, you know what they say about payback? ;)

Renee! Hi Mom!!!!

Proud to be family with you!!

I just read " Last Chance" and am crying.
I will just keep on keepin' on trying to help when I can ( i don't live near a rescue ranch - I would love to volunteer) so I send donations when I am able and I will keep fighting to get S1915 passed.
But I wish Darla was mine to love and protect.

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*passing tissue box around the room*...sniff...sniff...

thank you...

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If it's any consolation, when I read it the first time, I teared up and after I posted it I did again. So I'm with you all.

Ryan

Oh Lord, Ryan...I still have to work

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Ryan...what a beautiful and poingnant story. It just goes to show you that many horses that may look awful on the outside, if given the chance should still have the right to live and be loved!!!

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Spoken like a REAL man, RYAN...

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Ryan, so profound, and really sets the tone of what we're all doing here, and what we hope to accomplish. Very powerful, thanks for posting that.

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Aww now I feel bad. My intention was to show how all of our efforts and help and advocating for horses and all that we are all doing in any capacity in any form is positive and that the horses that will be saved from our and others' efforts while they may not be able to say it or meet all of us, the horses will be appreciative of all that we did for them to give them another chance at life.

Sorry to bring tears to everyones eyes...including my own, again.

Ryan - Wow, that is a great poem/story. Thanks for the tissue Pam!

Makes me sooo happy that I am able to sponser Willy!

Linda R

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Ryan
Crying in the office again.Pamela, I'll take a tissue, my box is empty.

Fan Of Barbaro

Afternoon Barbaro Family!

Not only ACN, but a "very, very well" from Dr Dean! Way to go Big guy... of course we know how well his appitite has been.

Spirits were good at NBC today. We dropped off some treats for our boy as well as some for the beloved donor horses. It's a good day to graze, I think we're getting out Indian Summer here this week, it's warm today and supposed to be crazy hot tomorrow. I'm sure Big B is enjoying the sun on his back!

WE BELIEVE!!

Rachel at Kennett Florist

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Ryan, Thank you so much for this beautiful story....it is a perfect example of the loving and open nature (of all animals)....especially horses...they really are far more aware than most people realize.

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Pamela, if I wasn't at work, I would be crying. (Trying to keep my composure) ;)

On a funny note, I cry many times from movies and even some commercials (and I'm not afraid to admit it! hehe)

Skyler,
The feeling is mutual.

Ryan,

You are a REAL Man...Gotta luv ya!

Thank you Rachel and Kennett Florist!

Good grief Ryan...Crying at work again!!! What a wonderful story. We are so lucky to be allowed to live with these wonderful creatures.

Alex,

Look what you created all for a horse called Barbaro. God was looking down on you that day my friend.

Love ya,
Renee

Just emailed Noah Adams of NPR who did the Old Friends story, and told him all about the slaughter issue. Maybe he'll follow through in some way...

Ryan, thanks for the lovely story.

Florida people,

please see my idea at 7:50 pm.

My emotions are soaring today.

Barbaro Family enjoy your night!

Barbaro I'm not going to be lengthy tonight, the love flows my beloved friend. May you have a peaceful night. I love you. You are blessed and we are to have found you. Sleep well.

Rachel...It is always so good to hear from you...every day we are so grateful that you look after Barbaro and make sure his hay-headed highness gets the attention he deserves! We can rest easy with you around...thank you so much...

The horses rescused from the accident..a lot of them look mighty skinny to me. Does that mean they were mistreated and not fed properly by previous owners? The whole thing makes me sick. Poor angels.

I just sponsored CC and Clueless Too (felt a connection). What beautiful faces and souls.

Cried when I read about little Jeremiah Salvation. Who could not help a foal with a broken leg?? What a heartless being.

Barbaro, thank you for waking up what has been inside us all along and now has been awakened and joined together to change a wrong. Bless you and your keepers.

Alex, you are a prince. We owe you big time.

Hi, Barbaro. Yes, it's another beautiful day - any day is beautiful when you're in it and are feeling good. You are just the best champion ever for taking such good care of yourself and doing your best to be a good boy. We're all so very proud of you, and we love you more than you could ever know.

You are a precious miracle, Barbaro, and I believe in you.

Mary

Ryan,

Tears at work....what a beautiful story. Thanks for posting it.

Barbaro my dear, you have ACN and I will check on you in the morning. You are my sunshine....I love you so very much.

Rachel, thanks for the update and keep us posted on Erin's fundraiser.

Prayers to Erin and her family and loved ones.

LITF....forever in our hearts...love you sweet one.

Alex, thank you for bringing a very special bunch of people together for a great cause....you are the best!

BLB!!

Karen - TN

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Candle alert, below 1,000!!!

###Marilyn/CA

My husband has a cousin who works at FSU in the athletic dept. See if she can give you any contacts/names for help. Her name is Diane Hendrick and she is secretary for the defensive ends (no comments, please). It is worth a shot. Sorry, don't have a phone #. Also, both of her boys are alumni.

Alex..

Please give Mike a hug for me. Hope you get to see him. That's so sweet of you to visit and to get his bracelets to him. He is such an inspiration.

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Ryan

OMIGOD I have never cried so much as I have in the past four months. Seriously. So much sadness, so much exhilaration, talk about range of emotions...this was just what I needed to read. "One Chance in a Million"..how fitting is THAT?? Thank you

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Rachel

you ROCK thanks for your news today. I can just see our silly boy with his ears straight up and straight forward, nostrils flaring, thinking "one of these days...... one of these days SOOOOOOON"

We love you all at KF

Later, Family

Cheryl

Could someone please post the name and phone number of the nice lady at Missouri Humane Society - I am trying to get some horsie stuff donated but I need that info to continue.

Thanks

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almost forgot can't find the post...can't get into the site on the MO kids. what is the hinny's name? I love hinnys. Talk about the best of both worlds! I know I'll fall in love with this guy

Thanks

Cheryl

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Alex...thank you so much for providing us with the details of your visit with MIKE REA...I think we all would have loved to hear the stories you two could tell! Even though we get busy around here, MIKE is always in our thoughts and prayers...Thanks again for sharing your visit with us...

Barbaro , any time I get depressed because of
Senators , I go to the Kentucky Derby site and
play Derby 132 . When the announcer shouts " and
here comes Barbaro , " I start to smile.

### Ryan , I loved the story . Thanks.

I'm glad Daisy is doing better , and Rocket, and
all of our sick friends here have my best wishes
and prayers. I hope to sponsor a horse at the
rescue ranch in a day or two. They are so in need of help and love. God bless all .

the call pt 5

"The horses are moving thru the far turn now, Affrimed and Alydar are still butting heads on the lead with John Henry and Secretariat waiting to make their move and BARBARO , with a tremendous rally into the turn has moved from 10th to 5th. No one here today would have thought Barbaro would even still be in the race, but being the tremendous specimen he is and such a strong willed animal, here he is ,and now he has a legitimate shot to take the whole thing down", says Durkin. You can tell in his voice that this is the calm before the storm.Before the long anticipated stretch run that awaits us all. "Two tragic bumps in the road that would have derailed most horses seem to have been shaken off by BARBARO like water from a ducks tail. He's sitting on the rail, Prado is just waiting, looking for the opportunity to launch his mount with one more rally. The task ahead of him is still a daunting one, by no means is he home yet with the likes of the chargers in front of him. But rest assured ladies and gentlemen by this time today we have already seen and still know that BARBARO will give it his all, he has displayed the heart of a true champion already. But he's not done yet.

Secretariat and John Henry move by Affirmed and Alydar on the outside as they near the 1/4 pole.The frantic pace set by them as well as Spend A Buck and Filles Winning Colors and Personal Ensign have taken its toll on the front runners.
"Secretariat and John Henry go on with it and now BARBARO too moves on the outside gets a crack of the whip and there he goes", shouts Durkin.The 2 leaders have a 3 length lead with a little less than a 1/4 mile to go but BARBARO means business, Edgar cracks him again and HE REEESPODDDDDS!!!!.

A now bellowing Durkins screams," ITS SECRETARIAT AND JOHN HENRY NECK AND NECK LAYING DOWN THE GAUNTLET AND THE FOOTSTEPS THEY HEAR IS BARBARO KNOCKING ON THE DOOR. AS THEY APPROACH THE EIGHTH POLE ITS A 3 HORSE RACE, 2 WE EXPECTED AND THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK WHO IS MAKING HIS PRESENCE KNOWN.

The crowd noise is deafening, you hear the cries of "c'mon BARBARO, c'mon boy go on with it" rise above it all.No one in the crowd is sitting, they are all on their feet.They all know what they are seeing here today they may never eyewitness again.
Its history, truly a miracle, the things legends are made of. Some are crying, some are smiling but ALL are rooting.

It's now 2 heads bobbing, 8 legs pounding on the lead, and another head just behind them with ears pinned, nostrils flaring and legs floating over the track closing in on them.

"AND DOWN TRHE STRETCH THEY COME"............

WOW!.. great news all around!!.. What a wonderful update on Mike Rea..sure hope they win the award, they so deserve it!!

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Thank you Dawn for the info so that we could give our helping hands to these traumatized babies today.

Thank you, Alex.

Hi all,

I sponsored Dudley DooRight.

Sally in Louisiana

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Cheryl Jones
The Hinny is Bazonka Donk & I'm one of his Moms.
Took a little time but here's the link from Dawn's post earlier

http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=lrr_Donate_Horse_Heroes

Thanks to everyone who posted that website for Long Meadow Rescue Ranch

I just visited it and I wish I could sponsor every one of them! I rarely wish I were rich, but this surely is one of those times.

Looked at each and every one of them, and have sponsored Mama. How anybody could send a pregnant horse to be slaughtered with her unborn foal is beyond my comprehension. I hope that she will recover and her foal will be okay too.

Mike C. I'm taking a break at work and reading the comments...........crying tears here at work. Your call's are just so thrilling......I feel like I can actually see Barbaro and hear the crowd......need to go get more tissue.

Thanks.

Way to go Mike C

Mike C.

Incredible. I, too, could picture it.

Baaaarrrrbbbaaarrrroooo!

Janice

Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

Never give in Never give up

Mike that was soooo awesome. I can actually see it happening - I love it. Too bad we have to wait so long for the finish!!!

GO BARBARO - GROW HOOF GROW!!!!!

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Mike C.

Wow, what a talent you have. I got goose bumps reading your call. Wow !!

CONGRATS TO MIKE R FOR HIS NOMINATION- THAT'S AWESOME!! :>)

THANKS CATHY P FOR THE LINK, SHANNON WROTE ME LAST NIGHT UPSET SO I DONATED TO THE "MIRACLE HORSE RESCUE", IT WAS A SMALL AMOUNT, BUT HOPEFULLY IT WILL HELP JUST A BIT.

BOBBY B, I'VE BEEN HAVING A DIFFICULT WEEK -- I READ YOUR POST ABOUT WATCHING BARBARO WIN THE DERBY. ALTHOUGH IT GIVES ME GOOSE BUMPS WATCHING IT AGAIN, IT USUALLY MAKES ME SAD THINKING ABOUT WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN. LIFE ISN'T FAIR SOMETIMES THOUGH-- ATLEAST BOBBY IS PROVING TO BE A VERY STRONG BOY.

LOVE & PRAYERS FOR BARBARO, DAISY AND EVERYONE,
CHERYL G

Alex..thanks for sharing your visit with Mike
His family is so amazing

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Mike C, I was THERE Thank you

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Cathy thank you. I love the name I will be proud to co-mom this boy

Hugs, Cheryl

Did anyone see "Thumbelina" on TV today? She's a miniature horse - the smallest in the world. She's only 17 inches high. Adorable little thing.

Janice
Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

Greetings Barbaro and all Fans of Barbaro...

I am on a business trip, far far from home, and what a way to start a day by logging in, getting a great update from NBC, confirming info from Rachel, a great update from Alex on Mike Rea, anda new call from mike c...Just makes the day a good one,even if you are spening it all on a plane.

Alex, you are the best. thanks for all you do...

Lisa in Colorado (and Hong Kong for the day).

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Janice:

I saw Thumbelina today, too! I thought it was so cute when he picked her up to put her in the back of the car...looked so strange to see someone pick a horse up in his arms!

Ryan: Thanks for your beautiful post.....my breaks over for me here at work. Need to stop and get more tissue, again.

Jeanette Cavalier

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lisa leach

Are you really in Hong Kong??? How exciting. You must be missing the babies. How're they doin?

Fan Of Barbaro

Ryan -- Aw, that poem was sweet. Kleenex box now empty by computer.


Alex, thanks for visiting Mike and bringing us his story. I'd like to nominate you for Good Guy of the Year, or Ambassador of the Carrot Brigade, or something to express how wonderful your kindness and good example are. You are a link to so much good here on this board -- and beyond. The generosity has become automatic! I am honored just to read the daily posts and updates.

2 more days in splint then will be able to participate more, blessings and peace to all, you are amazing. It feels like the opposite of trickle down theory, trickle up... All this kindness trickling up to the rest of the world! Peace -- Susan in Saratoga

PS Eddie, thanks for your good on air work, you go guy!

Hi Everyone ....

Have had lots to catch up on here and I've made a couple of notes, so please bear with me ...

First of all, I am so happy to read the latest wonderful update from NBC ... the miracle continues for Barbaro, and now, apparently, for Jeremiah (Salvation) also ... fabulous news that he is doing so very, very well.

For Lisa and Skyler ... The wait has been worth it knowing that my bracelet is on the way ... I will wear it proudly for Barbaro and to Band With Horses ... thank you both again for all of your hard work and efforts ...

For Jake ... so glad that Daisy is doing so well ... wonderful news and Luke sends meow kisses and hugs to her ...

Eddie Kilroy ... I have been reading your posts and having you on board here is a wonderful and much needed addition to our cause ... keep slammin' away, Eddie!!

I saved the most important for last because I need to know more about sponsoring one of these horses ... if you are looking at photos of them, where are they? And, what is the cost to sponsor a horse ... I am not working and have limited funds so I need a bit more information about this, but I am very interested, so if someone can post a link to photos and other information, I would really appreciate it a lot.

And to Dearest Annointed One ...

You Light Up My Life!! And NO SPINACH FOR YOU!! Only greens you can have are on the tops of carrots!!!

Hi, Fans of Barbaro!

Just sponsored Princess...wish I could help all of them.

Was up at the ranch yesterday and Windy/Stormy's owner wants to continue rescuing horses. She'll start off small-scale and once things settle can expand. I've always kept her aware of my increasing awareness of the slaughter issue (and I remember "the boys" were rescued...if she hadn't rescued them I would never have had the joy of working equine Reiki.). Now to talk her mother into expanding into a full-fledged rescue facility. Can anybody direct me as to where I can get info on the business side of setting up a rescue facility (i.e. filing non-profit status, any other required paperwork, etc, etc?)? I've got Doris Day's guide and will take a look at that tomorrow.

I guess the one thing about the events of the last few months...I've realized that no matter how much money I ever have, I will give my last dime to an animal or a child to help them survive. I don't care if I starve...that's just how I feel.

Coming here has intensified our collective compassion, our collective activism.

We're gonna win this....and I already am visualizing the day when we all go and tear down the S/H's and release all the negativity...

No retreat, no surrender.

Healing and Peace,
Lyn Gilbert

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OK, SABINA DID MAKE ME LAUGH, JUST SKIMMING POSTS-WHERE SHE WROTE MANY PEOPLE THINK OF VEGETARIANS AS "NUTS!!" THAT FITS ME QUITE WELL!!! :>) MY SISTER IS A FULL VEGGIE AND I WAS FOR YEARS, BUT THEN STARTED EATING SMALL AMOUNTS OF CHICKEN/TURKEY FOR HEALTH REASONS. IT'S FUNNY, DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE OR WHERE YOU'VE BEEN WHAT IS CONSIDERED NORMAL AND WHAT'S NOT. WHEN I WAS IN BOULDER A FEW YEARS BACK, IT WAS "EARTH DAY" AND THE VEGGIES WERE GOING AT IT- I'M NOT LIKE THAT, BUT HAY, EVERYONE HAS A PURPOSE I SUPPOSE.

I FORGOT TO PRAY FOR ANNA'S CAT/DOG, THE HORSES IN MO AND OF COURSE ALL OF BARBARO'S BUDDIES. PLEASE LORD STOP THIS SLAUGHTER.
LOVE & PRAYERS,
CHERYL
:>)

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Linnie you can go to this website and then click on the area for updates to the injured horses. There you will find their pictures.

http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer

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Linnie:

Here's the link to sponsor a MO horse...They have suggested amounts to give, but then also have a blank where you can give whatever amount works for you...

http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=lrr_Donate_Horse_Heroes

http://www.hsmo.org/m_eventsprograms/inthenews.php

This is another link to MO Humane society and it gives pictures and stories of the accident and takes you to the sponsor link

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I could hardly wait to get home and get back on the computer to THANK ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL FANS OF BARBARO for responding to the link I posted this morning to sponsor the Missouri rescue horses. I think there are well over 50 sponsorships now, and I'm sure I've missed some skimming back through the posts!

I spoke to Dawn, the clinic mgr at Homestead Equine, this afternoon and told her how many of you had sponsored horses today, and she was just blown away! I told her last Friday that the FANS OF BARBARO were an amazing group!

She is coordinating all the donated medical supplies and meeting with the vets from the other 3 clinics on Friday. Homestead has 5 of the horses at their clinic--all of them with serious leg injuries. She said they have "13 really bad legs" out of 20. They have Gidget, CC, Sweetie, Darlin' and Frankie Blue Eyes. I knew you all would want updates and she said they are all doing better. Darlin' needs lots of help, but is learning to go to her feed bin and look for apples and carrots. She said Frankie Blue Eyes has started making a very sweet, soft "whisper" of a knicker for her apples and treats.

Here's the really cool part--Dr. Donald Walsh from Homestead founded the Animal Health Foundation 20 years ago, for the express purpose of finding a cure for. . .LAMINITIS! Barbaro is right on the front page of their website: www.ahf-lamitis.org! AHF works directly with Dr. Chris Pollitt from the U of Queensland, Australia, who is one of the world's leading researchers on laminitis! How amazing is that!?!

Dawn told me she is in the process of organizing a big fundraiser to be held about a month from now for the rescued horses, the Missouri Humane Society and Missouri Equine Rescue. They already have a facility, donated by Purina, and will be needing all kinds of live and silent auction items. I warned her that if I posted this info here, she might just be inundated with items from all the Fans of Barbaro, but she's ready to handle it, so here's the goes: Homestead Equine Services, 3615 Bassett Road, Pacific, MO 63069.
(I hope they have lots of carrots and apples in Pacific!!) Be sure to let her know you're a FAN OF BARBARO--guess that goes without saying!! :0)

Bless all of you for your unending generosity and bless Alex for starting this amazing journey because of an incredible horse named BARBARO!

Someone asked for names of unsponsored MO rescue horese (so far). As far as I can determine (I could be wrong): CC; Sweetie; Spanky;Crashina; Mortie; Hocks;DD; Frankie: Liberty; Freedom; Gidget; and Darlin. They are all rescued horses from the MO rescue. Please remember them if you want to sponsor to MO Humane Society

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Mike C....I thought I was thru crying for the day...but the exhilaration of your CALL sent tears streaming down my face...THANK YOU....

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Cheryl G....soooooo good to see your sweet posts again...

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Anna and Jake and all others who are fighting the good fight with their beloved pets...we are with you!

For Mike C ...

Part of your post:

A now bellowing Durkins screams," ITS SECRETARIAT AND JOHN HENRY NECK AND NECK LAYING DOWN THE GAUNTLET AND THE FOOTSTEPS THEY HEAR IS BARBARO KNOCKING ON THE DOOR. AS THEY APPROACH THE EIGHTH POLE ITS A 3 HORSE RACE, 2 WE EXPECTED AND THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK WHO IS MAKING HIS PRESENCE KNOWN.

The crowd noise is deafening, you hear the cries of "c'mon BARBARO, c'mon boy go on with it" rise above it all.No one in the crowd is sitting, they are all on their feet.They all know what they are seeing here today they may never eyewitness again.
Its history, truly a miracle, the things legends are made of. Some are crying, some are smiling but ALL are rooting.

It's now 2 heads bobbing, 8 legs pounding on the lead, and another head just behind them with ears pinned, nostrils flaring and legs floating over the track closing in on them.

"AND DOWN TRHE STRETCH THEY COME"............

Posted by: mike c at October 3, 2006 9:59 PM

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Mike, I just have to say that I love your call, but I don't think I'm gonna like how "your" race ends.

Oddly enough, your 'call' forced me to see where the deepest part of my heart lies ... and in reading your post, I know just where this is headed, and I just couldn't "accept" it deep down because the deepest part of my heart, as much as I love Barbaro, is still with "Big Red", and in "my" call with reminiscent tears streamin down my face, the race is being called by Chick Anderson ...

"Can you believe the power and stamina of Secretariat? He is STILL running like a tremendous machine" and as the oncoming Barbaro amps it up with the quickness of a speeding bullet and the intensity of a runaway train, it's STILL Secretariat who nudges out the aggressive onslaught of Barbaro by a "heartbeat" ...

And we all know that Secretariat's heart was 2/3x the normal size of an equine heart, so that would make his heartbeat monumental, tremendous, deafening and cataclysmic ... it's the heartbeat of a cyclone at 200 mph, and not even the conquering Barbaro can overshadow that on "this racing day."

For the last time in my career in horseracing, this is Chick Anderson saying that I will never again witness a champion so determined, so fierce and so full of heart as "Big Red" ... So long, racing fans ... it's my last "call" ...

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Dawn, you could'nt be more right!!!

GET READY PACIFIC, MO, here comes the FANS OF BARBARO and we're here to help!!:)

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GET READY PACIFIC, MO, here comes the FANS OF BARBARO and we're here to help!!:)

Posted by: Leigh in Austin, TX at October 3, 2006 11:33 PM

As a wise member of this great group once wrote: We have carrots and we're not afraid to use them!!

*****CANDLE ALERT*****

PLEASE light candles. we have DROPPED down to 800!!!!

no time to rest now. we MUST STAY VIGILANT. we still have a loooooong race to run. you all have been doing such a wonderful job. keep up the GREAT work. keep ONLY POSITIVE energy focused on Barbaro. THANK YOU.

Barbaro may you have ACN, better today than yesterday.

we BELIEVE in MIRACLES.
we BELIEVE in BARBARO.

********PLEASE LIGHT CANDLES**********

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DAWN, I LOVE IT- YOUR QUOTE ABOUT USING OUR CARROTS- YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!!!! :>)

LOVE & PRAYERS,
CHERYL
:>)

One year tomorrow Barbaro - how bittersweet. Your a champion through and through and you are playing the cards you were dealt in a fashion no human could. You will win this final race of yours, with the world cheering you on. Rest well tonight.

God Bless You Mike. You and Tammy would get my vote!

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All Texans keep on our Senators! Every avenue to get the word out. Heard Senator Frist isn't taking anymore calls, so fax fax fax.

Bobby B. Ditto for our Senators here in Texas!

Dawn - thanks for the link, I will sponsor Dudley DoRight and Clueless Too he is a yearling colt!!! Unbelievable - there are people out there that have a dream of owning a horse.

Carol - hum Senator Conrad Berm lets let him have it fax fax fax and call call call and e-mail e-mail e-mail.

Sabina Pierce - thanks for Andy's comment every little bit helps.

Eddie Kilroy - sock it to em, Baby!!

Thanks to everyone for all the valuable information on everything. What an impressive group.

Keep working on S1915!!!!!!!

Barbaro, our inspiration and the reason we are united here for the love of the horse (other animals are also loved). So glad everything is healing and the baby steps you are taking on this road to recovery is successful.

Thank you to Alex for making this possible

Love and prayers to everyone

Karen M. Dallas, Texas

SUE W ... THANK YOU ...

You posted:

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Linnie:

Here's the link to sponsor a MO horse...They have suggested amounts to give, but then also have a blank where you can give whatever amount works for you...

http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=lrr_Donate_Horse_Heroes

Posted by: Sue W. at October 3, 2006 11:17 PM

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I am 'at' the page for selecting a contribution but I need to ask this ... is this a one-time sponsorship, or is this a monthly amount? That will make a difference for me. If it's one time, then I can sponsor 2 horses ... I was crying at the pictures but 2 took my heart ... first of all "Clueless Too" because he's a Red Chestnut like Secretariat, but I also was drawn to "Frankie" with the blue eyes because I love "Frankie Ol Blue Eyes Sinatra"!!

So, do you know if this is a monthly amount or a one-time contribution? Again, thanks, so much.

Its a one time donation Linnie...

Thank you, Laura ... now I will sponsor Clueless Too because that's how I feel a lot of the time and because he reminds me of "Big Red" and also Frankie for my beloved Sinatra!!

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PAMMIE- ANNA OR ANYONE--

WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR PET ANNA? I HAVE BEEN OFF FOR A FEW DAYS. HOWEVER, I'VE BEEN IN THE LOOP FROM THE GANG WITH PRIVATE EMAILS. I WILL SAYS PRAYERS FOR HIM OR HER. I TRY AND SKIM, BUT I JUST CAN'T DO IT SOME DAYS - THE FONT BEING SO SMALL. ANYWAY, THAT'S MY PROBLEM, NOT YOURS OR ANYONE ELSE'S. HOPE HE'S/SHE FEELING BETTER!!! :>)

DAWN, I'M STILL CRACKING UP ABOUT THE CARROTS!! HE-HE!!! LOVE IT!!!!!

LOVE & PRAYERS,
CHERYL
:>)

Dawn from Omaha - is there anyway you can find out how the unborn foal is doing? The mommies injuries were pretty bad - is the foal gonna make it if mommie does???

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Mike.
Loved the call.
My only thing that is breaking my heart is the pic of my friend Michael Blowen with Precisionist.
It is almost too much.

Mr Matz's Street Sounds won today!!!!!!! YAY!!! Congrats Michael!!!!!

Kathy J. - Hilton Head Island,

Bless you for sponsoring Stan, too. We will
"co-parent" our boy back to health with lots of prayers, positive thoughts of healing, and monetary support. I know our hearts are overflowing with love.

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Cheryl G.

I pretty sure its China. Shes in kidney failure.
I said a prayer when I read it.

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Cherly G.

No I'm sorry. Susan in TX has the cat in kidney failure.

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Mike C -
Another Call! Loved it. Really great. I also enjoyed your descriptions of Barbaro yesterday. They should be put up on a poster or banner or someplace people could see. (Thanks for not describing the Preakness in detail - I don't think I want to know too much about that, ever.)

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Linnie:

After you donate, they send you an an e-mail acknowledgment and you can sign up to receive their updates and newsletter if you would like....And yes, thanks, Laura, it is a one time donation...

OH, THANKS SUSANO- THAT'S AWFUL, MY CAT HAS CYSTITIS AND SOME KIDNEY PROBLEMS, BUT NOTHING THAT BAD, POOR ANNA!!!

GOD BLESS CHINA, LORD PLEASE HEAL HER TOO AND GIVE ANNA STRENGTH.

LOVE & PRAYERS,
CHERYL

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OH, WELL SUSAN JUST GOT A PRAYER TOO. HM. I'LL EMAIL ANNA LATER OR TRY AND SKIM THE POSTS MORE THOROUGHLY-- GOING TO MY PRAYER VIGIL NOW.

LUV YA ALL,
CHERYL
:>)

"Coming here has intensified our collective compassion, our collective activism...

We're gonna win this....and I already am visualizing the day when we all go and tear down the S/H's and release all the negativity...

No retreat, no surrender." - Lyn G.

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Lyn, Word. Total word.

Setting up a rescue facility... maybe check with dressage people, others in community for leads on 1st a CPA [I'd do it for you if I was still practicing / licensed in FL] then 2nd lawyer to help with startup. It's not a big deal... someone with a soft heart may help you for free or reduced fee... Once you have 501(C)(3)status, you will be listed in IRS book & can receive charitable donations. I have connections w. FL humane society facility maybe they can steer you to FL resources to help with setup decisions, development & nuts & bolts. If you feel you wish to follow up on that email me at newsy444@yahoo.com.

These babies will know they won the horse lottery to have Reiki ready when they walk down the trailer to your place. Good luck, Susan in Saratoga

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Cherly G.

Again I'm sorry. It is Susan in TX that has China girl who is in kidney failure. She posted late last nite asking if we could pray for her baby.

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Cheryl...I thought it is ROCKETT....?

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Boyfriend found Rockett outside, brought him in and he drank and drank and drank and drank. If he doesn't eat this evening, I'll take him in for a shot. He's talking, which is a very good sign that he's feeling better.

Lisa, great news, thank you!

Posted by: Anna in Tx at October 3, 2006 6:16 PM

Dawn..I sponsored Mama today and I'd really like to know if they think her foal is going to make it. I sure hope so! If anybody knows, would they post it so I can see? thanks!

Barbaro sweetie, bet you had the goodest day, huh? you were out of your stall for a whole hour and I bet you were outside grazing and gazing.
Time to tuck you in, fluffing the bedding, turning the nite lite on, whispering a lullabye in your beautiful ears..Have a good sleep, babycakes! See you in the morning. Hugs and smoochies!

G'nite Foggy

Once again to all who may have missed or not yet seen the address to help the horses who survived the accident in MO:

http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=lrr_Donate_Horse_Heroes

You will see all the individual horses and read of their injuries, and we can help them as sponsors.

Another miracle in the making has begun.

Sue W Thank you for the hsmo.org site. I would love to sponser them all but chose 2 who are critical Willie & Darla. They are now in addition to a cat I sponsor at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and a dog at North Shore Animal League.

Lit my candles for you both - you can pull through this and find loving homes.

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Pamela,

Thank you. Sometimes this Horsey Girl gets confused.

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Are we all eating dinner right now? I am in Constitutional Law class. Where are we all? What am I missing? LOL

Sweet Barbaro. Another Good Week :), still grinning! Been on Jury Duty all day and just now was able to check your NBC update and Alex's.

Hope you all have a great evening! Still grinning! :)

Ro & Brady

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Dawn in Omaha,

I gave my donation to the Missouri Humane Society before the photos of the horses came on line! So I e-mailed them to see if they could take my donation and put it toward one of the horses. I am still waiting to hear back . . .
I noticed that the photos of the 5 horses you mentioned were at Homestead had a different back-drop so I wondered if they were at a hospital perhaps, and now you have answered my question.
I love Frankie and of course, the Mama. They are all miracles!

Carol
SD

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This thing won't show me new posts unless I post something!!!

Another good report from NBC on Barbaro! He just keeps on shining, doesn't he? And we expect nothing less!

Congratulations to Mike Rea and Tammy on their award nomination. They should win, in my book!

Kathy J. in Hilton Head & Karen in Las Vegas - I've joined you in sponsoring Stan. He looks like he needs a lot of love, poor boy! Two bowed tendons? Ouch!

The way we step up to the plate makes me so happy!

Proud member, Fans of Barbaro

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Lynda, Hi, I don't know where they went. I'm still at work. Law class, sounds interesting.

Wow, a whole hour Barbaro!!!! Whatta guy. Did Uncle Michael have you that long? I bet you had a great time!!!

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Lynda, sometimes I think I jinx this board. After I post, most of the time they leave.
Maybe I'll leave & they will come back.

###Lynda... if you hit your refresher button it will show the latest posts

Wow, that is great for Mike and Tammy. I sure hope they win!!!

Barbaro was probably doing the happy dance being out for an hour - a little grazing - a little flirting with the cows - a little dancing - a little grazing, etc. etc. etc.

Sounds like a great hour! Wish I could have been there to do a little dancing with the Big Guy!!!

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Toby, I am hitting refresh. I am still not getting the updated posts.

Susan, you dont jinx anything. Its just a busy hour .

Hi Everyone,

Just had the first chance today to check up on Barbaro and try to read the posts. I'm so happy Barbaro is doing so well. Keep the prayers coming!!

Dawn, thanks for the update. I sponsored Spanky ( an old boy that deserves a break) and Liberty( she looks so sad) she is the same age as Barbaro but looks not nearly as spunky and confident! Next payday I'm going to send money for Stan. Can you believe it, two bowed tendons and way under weight and some jerk uses him up and dumps him!! I bet he came from a racetrack. I wish I could sponsor them all!

Where is the update on Jeremiah Salvation?

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Thanks to all who continue to post the link to MO Humane Society. I bet they are just blown away by now!! Let's hope the site doesn't overload!!

Linnie--Dawn at Homestead Equine, where Frankie Blue Eyes is being treated--tells me she makes these little soft knickers, almost like a whisper , when they bring her apples and carrots. She is obviously a sweetheart.

Sally--I'll be sure to find out about Mama and her unborn foal for you. So far, so good, I think!

Danielle--Which kitty do you sponsor at Best Friends? I talk to them almost daily and will be happy to check on it for you!

One thing they REALLY need is bandage material--gauze, cotton roll leg wraps, cohesive wrap, all that kind of stuff. I have a big shipment going out tomorrow, but they have to change bandages so often on these poor guys. All these sponsorships are fantastic. We have to be above 70 now!

Behold, the Power of Carrots!

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Hey Lynda..Susan O...Cheryl G...EVERYONE...you horsey girls have to post your stories in the forum...those horsey fantasies from last night were priceless...
So put them ON THE RECORD....there are some great ones there (under HORSEY GIRLS)....

Good to see you haven't let your tuition dollars go to waste,Lynda...hehehe

MUSIC TO MY EARS, ALEX ...

"He was out of his stall for about an hour. No doubt a great day for grazing."

YOU GO, ANNOINTED ONE ... (not you, Alex, but Barbaro!!)

Grazing in the grass ... it's a DEFINITE gas!!

LOVE IT!!!!

OK, on anothe subject ... to quote James Brown, the Godfather of Soul ... "I FEEL GOOD!!!"

I just sponsored "Clueless Too" and "Frankie" ... I set my own amount so that I could sponsor two horses that took my heart, and it was great. And I also sent the link to everyone in my address book and I posted it on the Neil Diamond Message Board for those wonderful, caring people to read. So, I KNOW that these beautiful equine spirits will be getting other sponsorships, too!

Now if ONLY we could get our esteemed US Senators to ALL Co-sponsor S1915 ... "What A Wonderful World It Would Be" ... from Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong!!!!

LOVE IT!!

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YOu all saw that MR Matz's Street Sounds won, right? He had another horse in the race. He may have been scratched. Fifth race at Delaware!!

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Linnie--You rock! And I couldn't believe a couple of the earlier posts where folks had sent the HSMO link to their entire office! We are educating SO many people here that probably never had a clue about horse slaughter.

And sorry, Toby--you were the one asking about Mama's foal. I'll be sure to ask about her.

BELIEVE

Good evening Barbaro!

Wow, you got out for a hour hour today! Yay! It certainly was a lovely day today. I raced home to try to beat the sun for a jog on the trail with the dog; it was after 7:00 and pretty dark by the time we finished. The bats were swooping over us in the the woods near the end.

Alex, I just don't know how you do it all and manage to sleep. You're da man! Enjoy your visit with Mike and tell him we are thinking of him.

Ryan, that poem from Last Chance Ranch was so beautiful. Where do you live? I'm about 45 minutes north of there and have visited their website many time and would love to volunteer there sometime. It's on that long list of things I'd love to do.

Mike C your gift of the use of the English language is inspiring! I tip my hat (if I had one) to you. I was hanging onto every word and we all are so looking forward to your next (final?) installment.

This place has become a kind of a second home to me these past months. All because of a horse. Barbaro, if you could only realize what you've done by bringing us all together. You're an ambassador! Look at us now! We're calling congressmen and creating awareness to the plights of your equine relatives and I think we're making a difference!

I feel blessed to be a part of such a great group of people.

Come payday (which never comes soon enough or often enough lately!) I will sponsor CC in honor of THE BEST CAT I EVER HAD (but don't tell my present felines I said that)...CC the cat (real name Mr. C Cat) graced my life for 16 years, the last 5 of which he was stricken with diabetes! This cat practically worshipped me because I rescued him from a bad home (ok, my son says I catnapped him!) and because he loved and trusted me so much he actually allowed me to urine-test me when he used his box and therefore it was easier to judge how much insulin he needed...he NEVER objected to the shots, either. Ironically he did not succumb to the diabetes, but developed lymphoma...lived quite well on steroids for 4 months and then in the space of a week the rapid downhill slide....I miss him still, 8 years later! So when I saw a horse named CC, I was hooked...although I sure wish I could sponsor ALL of them...I guess we all feel that way!

Pamela, Sure enough! I am spending my hard earned money as best as I can. LOL :O) These presentatons are pathetic. What Horse fanatasies???

Cheryl G and Pamela, thank you~
his name is, indeed, Rockett. He's still holed up, sleeping-

Fans of Barbaro!

Susan in Saratoga, I'm in Penna. - not that far from NBC. My friend lives in Berks county just outside of Reading. You've given me a wonderful start and I know my friend has contacts who could help her with the business side of things that I could administer and maintain for her. But you've got me thinking...and thanks so much for your insights and info. You're the best.

LITF, you shine ever so brightly, my Long Time Sun. There are many here who miss you, but we always love you. You and all the other animal angels will watch over those sweet MO horses. We're all trying to help as many of them as we can.

Barbaro, your recovery still amazes me. You got to see Michael and you were out of your stall for about an hour. Today was another great fall day here in Chester County. Thank you for your presence, the miracle of your healing and the miracle that we here on TWR are manifesting.

We are compassion in action. Rather humbling, but VERY uplifting. Gives me hope. Will send some Reiki to the MO horses, to Barbaro and "the boys". Need that settling equine energy.

Lynnette, are you still coming to Fair Hill on the 14th???

Must go. It has been another intense day and I need some sleep. The countdown is now 3 days till my son goes in the Air Force. As proud of him as I am, I will still shed a few tears and pray he will be safe.

Take care, everybody.

Healing and Peace,
Lyn Gilbert

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Hi,Dawn:

Dawn at Homestead Equine, where Frankie Blue Eyes is being treated--tells me she makes these little soft knickers, almost like a whisper , when they bring her apples and carrots..

Posted by: Dawn in Omaha at October 4, 2006 12:16 AM

The poor thing, she probably remembers way back when people used to be kind to her and bring her treats and she just can't believe her good fortune. I hope they gain her trust and God helps her nicker and squeal like Barbaro in no time...

I just sponsored Spanky and Buckwheat (yes, I am that old).

Does anyone know the name of the horse in the photo on MSNBC?

Linda H,

The horse in the photo on MSNBC was at the St. Clair Saddle Club so I don't know if she/he is still there or not . . .

Carol
San Diego

Big B. - So glad you had another good week! Keep it up!

Alex, thanks again. I check in several times a day to read your updates and to scroll thru the postings. Everyone here is just amazing!

Sent in a donation for the horses in MO today - was absolutely heart wrenching to look at the photos. Just makes my resolve to get the Anti-Slaughter Bill onto the floor and passed once and for all!

Hope you all have a wonderful evening!

-Julie Z.

Hiya, Bobbey! So great to read your good report from NBC, sweet prince. Today was lovely in CT & RI and I hope that you had a stellar day. One hour grazing, that's amazing! May you have golden slumbers filled with dreams of frisky fillies. Hugs, pets, & "scratches" from your pals in CT - Robyn, Brent, & Nikita

#### Alex, thanks for the great report about Mike R's continued progress. He is a very courageous person.

Glad to hear that Rockett, BDue, & Daisy have had good days. Peace to all members of The Barbaro Nation. ####

Hi All, this was posted earlier, just in case you want to sponsor a horse who has not been "adopted" yet...

Someone asked for names of unsponsored MO rescue horese (so far). As far as I can determine (I could be wrong): CC; Sweetie; Spanky; Crashina; Mortie; Hocks; DD; Frankie; Liberty; Freedom; Gidget; and Darlin. They are all rescued horses from the MO rescue. Please remember them if you want to sponsor to MO Humane Society

Posted by: rosemary in AZ at October 3, 2006 11:23 PM

Linda R

LINNIE....

Please don't be too quick to judge....you just may LIKE the way I have things planned out...(enough said)...

Oops, I think CC and Frankie now have sponsors, right? Sorry!

Linda R

And Spanky too! You go, Fans of Barbaro!

Linda R

Nighty, night Barbaro! Glad you had a good day to graze for an hour, what a good boy! Time to tuck you in, get nice and comfy in your fresh cushy straw. Sweet dreams, sweetie!

God bless Barbaro, keep him strong and in Your care.

God bless Daisy, BDude, Rockett, China, Foggy and all the horses who were saved in MO...keep them all in Your tender loving care.

See you in the morning.

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cathy potter: I really am in Hong Kong and it is exciting - a long way to come for one day of meetings but it is a great city - normally would stay an extra day but I am heading back because of the pups - husband, mother and friends all on pup duty while i am gone - All is well with them -Its Wednesday morning here - I leave Hong Kong at 11: 35 am Wednesday and back into SF at 9:30 am Wednesday morning - than more flying back to Colorado - Long day, but i get to go home to pups.....

Were now proud sponsors of Sue & Mortie.

God's speed to all these horses.

I didn't see anyone's name on Liberty so I'll sponsor her. I sure hope they can cure the coughs that so many of these horses have.

I think they must have all been dehydrated by the time they were rescued. Poor babies.

What a wonderful family we have here!

Just looking at the pictures of the crash victims and getting out my credit card....What beautiful souls who deserve a better fate and a good happy life.

Lisa in Colorado...

Oh you guys you have to read this article about a Horse and a Pub in England

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/5403546.stm

Alex will love it

Hola Barbaro family

Our champ was out for a wole hour YAAAAY

FOB's I need HELP. I have been avoiding some of the animal abuse stories , because I am a coward about the details of animal suffering........BUT here is the "Barbaro effect" and I am reading about sponsoring can someone tell me how I can participate? Thank you

Mortie, Hocks and Gidget have a sponsor....

Lisa in Colorado

I posted this yesterday but don't know if anyone saw it:

I sent an e-mail to Patrick McDonnell (MUTTS) thru Hearst Publications and this is the response I got back:

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

I wrote back suggesting a series like his Shelter Stories called Rescue Stories and told him to contact Grace Foundation of Northern California and Miracle Horse Rescue for stories.

I SPONSORED CRASHINA!! What a Name! I love her!!!

Sallie

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Marky:

I can't read a lot of the animal abuse or SH stories either...this website just shows the horses that were rescued at the rescue ranch. Also tells you how to sponsor:

http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=lrr_Donate_Horse_Heroes

Marky...

The link is below.

http://hsmo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=lrr_Donate_Horse_Heroes

Also, I'm pretty sure Liberty is the horse from the MSNBC pic. I was tempted to sponsor her, just so that dear girl could keep hugging her. BUT since y'all took care of that, I got to go for Crashina!!! YAY!

Also: Jen: About the charity ride: Please let me know what you find out as you organize--I may be able to interest my riding club in participating...

Sallie

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Update on our colt Salvation!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just talked to Beth DeCaprio at The Grace Foundation of Northern California. The Colt's full name is Jeremiah Salvation Grace.
He was taken to UC Davis, and you will not believe this. His leg was broken and had cut through the skin. Some how it has heal back.
mended it self. All the Vet's were amazed!! They told Beth if they has seen him the day of the break, they would have only given him a 50/50 chance of surviving, with vet care. Well this little guy didn't have any vet care, and it's healed up great! Has a little infection, treating it with antibiotics. UC Davis couldn't believe he lived, much less walking on it! He will go back in two weeks for new x-rays.
Beth is trying to take photos to get the x-rays posted, for us too see them.

God knows how much pain this little guy went through, while this leg healed. Thinking about that, Makes me want to hurt someone!!

Beth also said she tried to post on TWR last Friday and had spent two hours writing to update us. But some how lost it.
She is going to get some new pictures out to me soon.

19 horses rescued Beth said "They are all doing really well". They are beautiful horses and very, very sweet. They have such desire to be with humans. It is amazing to me the ability these horses have to forgive humans. She also said 4 of the mares rescued will be having babies in the spring

She was sad to hear about the truck load of horses. It wasn't on her news.

Good news the Vet's say Salvation is doing great!
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Linnie, oh dear I would be hard pressed too... Big Red stole my heart years ago, and I am unable to read the story of.... uh, you know... without.. uh... bawling like a baby, every time. We will never know about him and Bobby on the dirt together, which is the mystery.

Secretariat. A photo of him hangs in my dining room. Oh yeah, his heart. Then too his stride. They had no way of knowing about a horse's stride until he came along, then the cameras could show his was perfect. Perfect. A running machine. A miracle in motion. Like Barbaro, only different. I just feel lucky to have been around when both of them could run. -- Peace, Susan in Saratoga

I wish Mike Rea and Tammy all the luck in the
world on the White Horse Award !

Mike ### Thanks for the call, it is exciting and
fun .

Cheryl G. #### , just know that everyone here cares
about you. Sure it's cyber but it is real. Our
purpose here is bigger than all of us , bigger than
we know , and I hope it helps you somehow to
realize you are part of such an important thing.
Anyway , you got a friend.

Barbaro Jackson , the dr. is so proud of you,
and aren't we all ? Sleep tight, big guy.
Another ACN for tomorrow morning and then
an hour out to graze. Blessings , goodnight.

I have a cat named CC too ( Couga-Cat ). Darla claimed my heart but maybe on payday I can do for CC, too.

http://www.hsmo.org/m_eventsprograms/inthenews.php

I am reading that the trailer was double stacked. Isn't this illegal?????????
The MO site brings to us the faces of slaughter. How can anyone do this to them? This quote from Dawn hits it home to me:

"Darlin' needs lots of help, but is learning to go to her feed bin and look for apples and carrots. She said Frankie Blue Eyes has started making a very sweet, soft "whisper" of a knicker for her apples and treats."

I cried when I read that.

Good afternoon, all. It is so cool about sponsoring one of those poor creatures from MO.

Thank you, Alex.

CANDLE ALERT! Please take just a few minutes:

http://www.gratefulness.org

Thanks. Got to go..love to all.

The Barbaro Effect continues! Bobby grazing for an hour and doing "very, very well" (Thanks, Rach!) and Mike Rea out and about!

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Lisa Leach, have a safe trip home. Also, me and Lisa Morin join you as "adoptive mothers" to Mortie. We sponsored Clueless Too as well. Wish I could sponsor them all.....

Oh to win the lottery, guess what I would do? I'd buy some land, lots of it, and have a rescue farm.

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Lyn G:

You're in Baltimore, right? Out here in Howard County there's a very well done horse rescue operation called Days End Farm. Their website has a link to information on how to start a rescue:

http://www.defhr.org/news/rescue.htm

They have their own book of guidelines on the subject for which they ask a fairly sizable donation, but they also link to on-line guidelines for horse rescue operations by the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

Although I live nearby, I've never made it a point to get out to Day's End but I must, now that I'm more... into all this.

sallie

How do Barbaro ?
Grazin' in the grass for a hour - wow ! Glad you got some sunshine today !!

You continue to amaze me - I think of you always and pray for your continued healing !

Alex -thanks for the articles and updates !

How cool for Mike Rea- think he will be able to make it to the BC? - That would be awesome, especially if he would win the award ! I would love to be there too - I may go if I can but I will be in the paddock area !

Well, folks- the miracle continues with Barbaro,

Love and hugs to you Barbaro !

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Debbie L.A. Thanks so much for the update on J. Salvation. He is a miracle !! I wonder how that poor baby broke his leg? It is horrible to know what these poor animals go through. If you decide to hurt somebody let me know I'll help you!!

Sallie are you the one from Louisiana?

Sallie, please go if you can. If I lived close to one it would enrich my life so much. I would muck the stalls for them ( did it at a ymca camp as a teenager ) to touch them, again. Even love the smell of manure.
Just for someone to feed them would b a help.

Hello Everyone,

Re: MO Horses

I checked today's posts and it looks like only 4 horses were without a sponsor. I just sponsored all 4--Sweetie, DD, Freedom and Darlin. Now the Fans of Barbaro have sponsored EVERY HORSE!!!!! Yippeeeee!!!! I sure couldn't let those four be left out.

Thank you to everyone who is helping these poor horses. They have been through so much and didn't deserve any of it.

Love to all,
Sandy

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Sallie, never mind I just read your post to Lyn G., your not the one from LA.

Sandy in TX, You ROCK! That is awesome!

Linda R

Linda H.
What a great idea! I love Mutts, and your idea for Rescue Stories is fantastic. Fingers crossed that he'll do it!

Nope, i'm in maryland... but that's ok! and it is totally cool about the Missouri horses! Yay!

sallie

MISH--good to see you back. I am so happy you get to volunteer at Longmeadow, you'll have to tell us all about it. I'm kinda overextended right now but maybe I can join you after awhile.

SHEILA: I think the longer the horses are with HSMO and the higher the medicals, the better HSMO's chances are of getting custody. I would bet each individual horse's cost of care and rescue SO FAR has greatly exceeded their purchase price and their market price. Because HSMo has put liens on them, they could not be released even if the owner came forward till the liens are satisfied--so $$$ !! If the horse cost $500 and would fetch $750 at the plant, and the horse's bills are $2000, for example....Three cheers to HSMO for putting the liens on the horses!

JEN--I'm in STL, how can I help with the fundraiser?

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Thank you Cathy And Sue W

Linda R.--

I see you sponsored Willie! What a sweet boy he is. You are a very kind person.

Thank you for the sweet comment.

Sandy

Hello Barbaro,

It sounds like you had the makings of a great day! Out for an hour and weather was nice for grazing. I'm sure carrots, spearmints, apples, pears, friends, family and lots of smiles were part of your day too!

I'm sure you're sooo tired Honey that it's maybe a good idea to go to bed a little early tonight.

Grab your blanket and settle in. With so many wonderful memories of today, you should have no trouble having only sweet dreams tonight Barbaro. I will be here tomorrow morning to see Alex's update on your night.

Close your eyes Honey. Close your eyes and dream.
Good night Barbaro. I love you. XXOO

Add another sponsor for Liberty...poor sweet babies, I wish I was close so I could volunteer to help out...

Sallie,

You and I are proud cosponsors of Crashina! (Too bad we can't get some senators to cosponsor) What a sad sight right now, but I see nothing but potential!

My Missouri friends,

Since this accident, I hope your 2 nonsponoring and nonresponsive senators are being unindated with calls about S1915. If any of you have had any conversations with aides since the accident and can report anything about this, please tell us. Inquiring minds want to know! Since we can't get Cornyn to budge, maybe I can live vivariously through your success.

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Does anyone watch LOST - it starts tomorrow and I can hardly wait.

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Cindy
Thanks
If you decide to hurt somebody let me know I'll help you!!

When I find out I'll let you know!
God knows, he had to be in some horrific pain for some time. It makes me so sick. Just a baby and no one cared.
He could have bleed to death, for the bone sticking out of the skin. God saved this colt, for our poster boy.
The Vet's said he will be ride able they think.
If not for Alex and Barbaro we would have never known of this little colt! If knot for Beth we would not have known either!!

Patty in Dallas--

I am so "fed up" with Cornyn. I've decided that he is a silent partner in Beltex (Ft. Worth) and Dallas Crown (Kaufman)! I think we have a little hope with Kay Bailey. Keep calling and I will too.

Sandy

Patty, as a Missourian, I have been ashamed of my 2 senators. Neither has bothered to respond to my emails or calls. I will give it another try since we've had this accident, maybe they will be more responsive. I must admit, I haven't tried since late last week due to my personal schedule being a little hectic the last few days. I haven't had as much time to devote to our cause as I'd like, but my schedule will slow down again in the upcoming weeks and I'll be back at it. We will win this fight!

Sandy K,

You bet I'll keep calling. I call both every day. Today when I called Hutchison office and asked to speak to the aide who dealt with animal rights issues, she asked me if it was about S1915 before I could say another word! She asked if I was for or against it. I said she must be getting a lot of calls, and she said yes, she was. That is a very good sign.

Sandy K,

You bet I'll keep calling. I call both every day. Today when I called Hutchison office and asked to speak to the aide who dealt with animal rights issues, she asked me if it was about S1915 before I could say another word! She asked if I was for or against it. I said she must be getting a lot of calls, and she said yes, she was. That is a very good sign.

So glad Barbaro got out for almost an hour! He is my sunshine and with all this horse sadness arounds he keeps me going.

The Precisionist story tore me apart. So glad he had a great life and was always honored. He was so beautiful. I love Barbara Livingstons photos.

Tommorrow is my husband's birthday. I told him he is fortunate to share the day with B's first race!!!

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Thanks Chris for the Missouri link. I couldn't choose so did a group sponsor. What sweet faces!

So glad Barbaro got out for almost an hour! He is my sunshine and with all this horse sadness arounds he keeps me going.

The Precisionist story tore me apart. So glad he had a great life and was always honored. He was so beautiful. I love Barbara Livingstons photos.

Tommorrow is my husband's birthday. I told him he is fortunate to share the day with B's first race!!!

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Thanks Chris for the Missouri link. I couldn't choose so did a group sponsor. What sweet faces!

Hi Folks:

Are we having a vigil for Bobby tomorrow night at 7:00 pm ? We need to get his candle count up and vigils always do the trick.

Thanks for all you prayers - BDude is about as healthy as a 19 year old cat can get - still a little shaky but at least he's eating.

Steve
FOB

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Big Anouncement I am a new mommy: My babies are Spanky, Buckwheat and Bazonka Donk. Like any new mom I am overwhelmed and tearful. I will probably have 3 new babies next week. My fertility revolves around my paycheck.
I am so proud to be part of this group.

Barbaro: look what at what you accomplish!!!

Sally: Shannon turned me into a "Lost" addict.

Susan E.--

Yes, the liens are the "deal closer"! Exact route to take in my opinion. That should keep these poor souls out of the despicable owner's hands.

Sandy

P.S. My daughter is an attorney.

Barbaro - my sweet. I'm going to bed soon - time to tuck you in. Lay down in your straw and snuggle in with your blankie. Stretch out. Have happy, healing, horsie dreams. I'm sure you are tired after an hour outside. I'll check in on you in the AM. XXOO and SCRATCHIES

Ima - your healing well my little girl - you look happy and content. Snuggle in your straw tonight and have great happy, healing dreams. Take care of your babies and tell them that I love them as well as you. XXOO and SCRATCHIES to you and your 3 babies.

Alibi - hope you are resting well and feeling good, Those sexy legs need to feel tip top if you are gonna race again. Snuggle in your straw tonight and have healing dreams. XXOO and SCRATCHIES.

I love you all and your mommies and daddy.

Aunty Sally

Hay Maniacs

First to the Horsey Girls.....go tell your story. Pamela set it up so let's go. I just read all the stories and was laughing so hard with tears.

Also, there's a challenge for the MO horses over there. I know we're all tapped out but just wanted you to know before sponsoring cause there's matching $$$$$.

KWSally...Lost is my FAVORITE!!!

Fan Of Barbaro

Sandy in TX, thanks, you're a sweetheart too!

I just want to say to everyone, all of the Fans of Barbaro, in the words of Jim Lovell of Apollo 13 "It's been a privilege flying with you."

Linda R

Marky = congrats on your new babies. I plan to be a new mom on Friday. Can't decide who to adopt but I will by Friday (payday).

XXOO to everyone

Wow, the Jacksons are having quite a year. A horse they bred (George Washington's half brother) brought the highest amount at Tattersal's, a UK horse sale. He was sold to John Ferguson [for?] Sheikh Muhammmed. In case the URL above doesn't work, I'll post it again:
http://auctions.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=35612

Patty,

Hooray for you! Is our state embarrassing or what?

Keep fighting for the horses.

Sandy

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Sally I hear Ya!! I get paid next week and like you: more babies. My silly hubby thinks we need to pay the mortgage. I can't wait for LOST either. Take care Cap'n!

VERY, VERY GOOD! That's wonderful news, Bobby. Keep healing & growing that beautiful new hoof. Rest, heal, enjoy all the love & attention. Sweet clover dreams & I'll see you in the morning. Love & prayers always :>) XXOO

Great Andy Rooney commentary. Thanks Sabina!
Hope you have a beautiful fall morning, Alex.

Night all!

Steve,

I'm with you in the vigil. While I was lighting 5 candles, 20 went out.

Dear Barbaro,
By now you are probably already sleeping, so have sweet dreams. I've ordered a gorgeous day for you tomorrow, so you can be outside for a long time again. It's so peaceful thinking of you lazily grazing away on a beautiful fall day.

Goodnight, sweetheart!

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UHOH
are the horsey girl stories public?.....YIKES, there go my hopes for becoming president.

Barbaro family, this is the most compassionate, focused group on the web. Love to you all.

Barbaro: you are doing "VERY WELL" and therefore so are we. Sleep well champ. grow hoof grow,

I just lite my candles and didn't see a candle for the rescue horses - is there one? If not can someone start one - I tried but I got totally lost as how to do it.

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Marky...I expect to see your stories posted to...so happy to hear that you are a new Mommie...*passing around cigars* .....

Hay Everyone
If Salvation and Barbaro are such good fighters. Why not us? Let's not stop!!
Both have over come all the odds!
Call, email, write your senators. Call your friends. How can we stop?
Salvation and Barbaro are not stopping. Nor can we, until we stop the horse slaughter.
I am not giving up; I will never give up. Not as long as there is a breath in my body, I'll never give up!

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Marky - I thought you were from Cuba - can't run for pres - if you were born in the US - you have my vote!!

Sandy K,

I am embarressed by Cornyn. I think we really have a chance with Hutchison. But remember Texas did try to close down the SH, it was just that Federal judge's decision that blew it. And Kaufman has been trying for years, so we're not all bad news! It is puzzling, though that there is silence in Ft. Worth over Beltex.

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Marky...am total LOST ADDICT...even visited the phony website for the Corp in the show...YIKES....

Debbie,

Thanks for the update on Salvation! What a trooper!! I had been wondering about him.

Sandy & Patty,

I've been hounding both Cornyn and Hutchison for years on this issue now. Would get a form letter from Hutchison & nothing from Cornyn - until about a week ago. His point spouted off on property rights - he's in the lobbyists back pockets. Sickening how he's done a 180 after declaring horse slaughter illegal when he was Attorney General!! I'm not giving up!!! It's just absolutely shameful their attitudes of the horse are - Texas = cowboys - which 90% of that image is the horse! Civilization was built with the help of the horse - we owe them more than a horrid ending! (Sorry, Starting to get riled up).

Don't give up on these two! We can make a difference!

-Julie Z.

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Pamie - you are a lost addict too? We have more in common every day.

XXOO

What a wonderful report today on Barbaro'
s progress. I continue to pray for him.

I emailed HS in MO about "Mama" and my desire to adopt her. They replied "NO" because I'm not from MO. F them.!!!! I am so pissed. These horses were going to slaughter, now I'm not good enough to adopt ,.just because I'm out of state!!Please help me!!! Mama wants me to adopt her, and I have promised them anything, and everything they could want.!!!! I told them I would do anything they asked.

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Afraid so Sally...

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Rosemary,
This is customary as once the animals come into the H.S.'s care they are obligated to find a home that does not require the horse being shipped a long distance. These horses are already so traumatized.

Please don't take it personally. See if there is a horse rescue group near you in or outside of Phoenix. This would be a lot easier on you too. The other thing is that they will want to check you and your place out to be sure there is an adequate place for a horse. Being in MO they wouldn't be able to do that.

Your heart is in the right place, now you just need to get the horse in the right place.

All the very best to you, have courage!

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SALLY KW...Ima has THREE babies now? Wow - no wonder she didn't want to race, she's a natural momma? Are there any recent pictures of her?

I contacted Missouri humane society regarding adopting "mama" and was told forget it because I am out of state. The arrogance of people never ceases to amaze me@!!! I promised them everything in the way of accurances. And yet they want me to give them my money!!!! What the hell is going on!!!This is disgusting. People seem to be only about their own agendas. Please Help me. I only want to adopt this mare and give her a loving home, and now I am suspect!!~!@!

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Sandy K. and Patty in Dallas We have to change John Cornyn do you think a live personal meeting with him would help if we three went to gether??? We could make an appointemt or go to a public thingy and try to talk to him. He is an elected public official that is anserable to his constitutients. If we do it together we could elect one of us a spokesman, I saw where we have 29 co sponsers. Kay B. Hutchinson has said she will vote yes but has not yet consponsored. It is just the money buying these Senators.

To the person that was wondering about Oprah W. I sent her show an e-mail last week asking them to get the word out. I have not heard back from them. Good luck!

Karen M. Dallas, Texas

Fans of Barbaro!

Thought I was off the board for the night...but a couple of things I want to acknowledge and then will get some sleep.

Sallie - thanks for the Days End Farm info...will check out the website.

What fantastic news about J. Salvation. Another miracle we're witnessing. What a brave baby.

I LOVE the Pub/Horse story from BBC. A proper lady...of course. Is there any other kind?

Sabina, thank you for the info on Andy Rooney. Wow.

Mary S. -please keep continuing your beautiful prayers for Fog. There are so many people on the board who have been affected by his passing. Your prayers bring comfort to them and that is a beautiful gift.

My eyes are ready to close.

LITF, shine on in the heavens, my Long Time Sun.

Barbaro, sleep well, sleep deep and be all chipper for tomorrow's visitors and Dr. R.

Take care, everybody.

Healing and Peace,
Lyn Gilbert

Good Night Bobby !

Good Night Horsey Gals ! I loved the stories -brought back some fun memories !

Good Night Fans of Barbaro !

Good Night Alex and CO.

Good Night Mike Rea & Family

Good Night Dr. R and the staff at NBC

Good Night Kennett Florist

Good Night to all the horsies everywhere !

Good Night Jim Bob !
Good Night Grandpa !

Julie Z.--

I know how you feel. It is so frustrating. I have been following that SH in Kaufman since late 1998 or 1999 when my uncle told me about it. He's very funny and I thought he was trying to get me all riled up about an animal issue. When he convinced me he was serious, I just about died. He told me in no uncertain terms what he would do to someone who ever took one of his horses there. He owns a lot of horses and is a huge animal lover. His horses are HIS and live out their lives on land we've had here since 1861. They are not for sale. He has given a few to his children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. That's it.

Sorry this is so long. I just feel sometimes that the rest of the country must think we don't care about horses in Texas and that is not the case. Thanks for letting me vent!

Sandy

Rosemary, try to get a real person at the Longmeadow Ranch - I tried to leave a message today to see how Darla was doing and their answering machine kept cutting me off so I emailed. Try a real person at their headquarters as I don't understand why they would not let you adopt her if you are out of state unless it is a standard policy. I don't know as I never adopted from a humane society out of the state I live in PA. Please continue to reach the director and let us know. All, can anyone answer this question? Mama needs her.

Congrats to all the horsey mommies & daddies today.

Healing thoughts and positive energies for Bobby, Mike Rea, Erin, all creatures in need and everyone here.

MIKE C AND LINNIE

Mike I loved your call and Linnie I think maybe Barbaro will have to find a way to take himself out of this final race. He has many things to do and God willing many more years to spend with all of us.

Can't wait for the next call Mike. You have such a wonderful way with words.

To Barbaro - An hour of grazing today - just makes me so very happy. Grow Hoof Grow

Thank You Alex

Prayers to All Who Are In Need and Especially to all the wonderful horses.

Julie Z,

You have a right to "get riled up." It is time for this industry to die a fast death. There is no defending it. There is absolutely no reason for it to exist. For every reason a proslaughter supporter has for continuing it, we have more reasons not to. As someone said several days ago in a post, "let them eat cake."

Rosemary, I just read Bonnie's post to you and she makes sense. Could be a procedure and policy thing and also Mama may have now a horrendous fear of transportation after her traumatic ordeal. I know I would.

Rosemary, I would still try and talk to the Director for clarification. Please let us know.

Chris Byers: thank you so much for all of your support and knowledge (I have read all posts since Barbaro's injury.) what can I do? PlEASE ALL FOB'S WHAT CAN I DO? i HAVE THE MONEY, TIME AND EXPERTISE TO TAKE CARE OF "MAMA" NO ONE CARED ABOUT HER, AND NOW i'M A BAD GUY BECAUSE i WNAT HER AND SAID I'M WILLING TO DO WHATEVER TO GET HER.???DON'T EXPECT ME TO GIVE THEM ANY MORE MONEY. WHAT THE F IS GOING ON???

Sandy K. I understand how you feel, it is upsetting to think of anyone not respecting and loving horses. My family is like yours. We honor our past and the things that helped us. The soul is the only thing that matters, and if you sell it you are left with nothing. Selling your soul for money (like our Senators and the "good ole boys" are not the heart of this country!!

We are United and we will win this battle!!!!

Fans of Barbaro
Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro

Lock and load horse lovers !!!!!

Karen M. Dallas, Texas and American City

Oh, Rosemary, I am so sorry. I know you are heartbroken. Most of the animal rescues require that the animal remain in their state. That is so they can check on the animal's welfare. I think that is pretty well standard procedure.

Sadly, I'm sure there is another "Mama" in your state. So many people are so heartless when it comes to animals. Perhaps you could open your heart to an Arizona Mama. Bless you for trying to help.

Love,
Sandy

Good Night Barbaro, have wonderful dreams and a restful night. You are our inspiration and you are loved so much by so many people.

Thanks Alex for this wonderful site.

Sharri

HAY, ALL! I'm part of Chief Shelley A's "group" working on S1915...our responsibilities are generally legislative...getting more co-sponsors and contacting Commerce Committee members and Senator Frist. When I told Shelley what I've been doing, she thought I should post the info here - WE CAN'T TAKE OUR CO-SPONSORS FOR GRANTED!

I am blessed to have both of my senators as co-sponsors (Connecticut) so my faxes to them have started off with a big "thank you" and then segued immediately to asking them to use their considerable influence-clout-contacts as Senior Senators to enlist more co-sponsors, and to help get this on the calendar post-haste! Sooooo...for anyone who has a sponsoring Senator (if they haven't already done this) I think a thank-you message is in order...and then move to the big push for help! I also offered to provide them with links to slaughter sites etc. while giving them the courtesy of saying that since they are co-sponsors I assume that they are already well-versed on the issue!
Next...for anyone who has a Senator up for election (whether or not they are currently sponsoring)...FIND OUT WHERE THEY STAND (at a campaign q & a or by contacting their campaign office). Senator Liebermann is involved in a very controversial reelection campaign (lost the Democratic primary, campaigning as an independent, major alliances/sponsors in the Republican Party), so I will make my way to challenger Lamont's people and tell them I need to know his position before making my choice on election day!

CARROTS AT THE READY - CHARGE!
Nancy

Rosemary

You have to realize, that the Humane society does NOT have ownership in the horese YET, it could take up to 6months OR more to gain ownership. You would have to go through the adoption procedure like anyone else, they are sticklers like that. Most are. Just not sure yet what their policies are for crossing state lines yet.

If I was you, I would contact them and find out the procedures and let them know you are interested in her once things are ironed out.

Just have to realize that this can be a long drawn out case and they all need our help in feeding and care.

I just sent $500 to them to help with ALL the accident horses, I found it very hard to choose just one of them. This was money back from a winning lottery ticket, who else to benefit from winnings??

Would be nice if a race track somehwere would donate proceeds from ONE race to the horses , call it the race for freedom, and all wagers would be donated to them.

Again; why can't anyone respond to the indifferance? I have posted about being loving (not one response). I WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF AN UNWANTED ANIMAL, AND I'M TOLD I'M NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!!!! tO ME THIS IS NOT ABOUT BEING NOTICED, BUT NOT ONE OF YOU IS SUPPORTING ME!~!~! HELP ME. IF HONEST PEOPLE WANT TO HELP THE MISSOURI RESCUED HORSES, AND ARE TURNED AWAY, DO YOU REALLY EXPECT ME TO SUPPORT THEM!!! WHAT THE F IS GOING ON?

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Rosemary,
This is customary as once the animals come into the H.S.'s care they are obligated to find a home that does not require the horse being shipped a long distance. These horses are already so traumatized.

Please don't take it personally. See if there is a horse rescue group near you in or outside of Phoenix. This would be a lot easier on you too. The other thing is that they will want to check you and your place out to be sure there is an adequate place for a horse. Being in MO they wouldn't be able to do that.

Your heart is in the right place, now you just need to get the horse in the right place.

All the very best to you, have courage!

p.s. the phone rang just before I hit post, so I was working on a response.

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KATIE - you're living my lottery fantasy about getting "rich" so I can take care of ALL horses...and I love your idea about just one race
dedicated to the care of these horses...but I sure don't have a clue about how to even TRY to make that happen!

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Rosemary/Phoneix - what is going on? These rescue places are so cautious now a days, it isn't you. Please don't think it is. My niece and her husband were put through an interview and a visit to their home just to adopt a rescue dog. Please just continue to sponsor your horse until things smooth out, it will take time for healing and if money is no problem go visit him or her and stay around to learn to help and develop a trusting relationship because he or she has been tramatized.

Karen M. Dallas, Texas

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sorry, I was unclear. Re: above post about wanting to adopt "Mama" from MO rescue. I emailed them about seriously wanting to adopt her, and was blown off "because I aM OUT OF STATE!!!! This attitude will not help these babies!!! Sometimes seems like people just want to get credit for how wonderful they are, yet they denied a horse a wonderful home. this is the truth!!!@!! I am so upset!!

I love you, Mr. Bobby Jackson!! Hope you're comfy in your straw tonight - still keep thinking of you in a red tartan plaid horsie coat!
My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro!
Our Lady, St. Jude, and St. Francis continue to watch over you!
Remember . . . positive healing thoughts and dream of sunny meadows and pretty mares to come at Lael Farms.
Hugs, "scratchies" and a big kiss on your nose! Love you, Lou Ann

P.S. Remember to send a "neigh" to your buddy, Mike Rea!

Wednesday, 10/4/06, is the Feast of St. Francis, Patron of all our animal friends. Hugs, love, and prayers to all who need them tonight.
With love, Lou Ann

Karen M.--

Oh yes, I'm in for the personal meeting! I'm a fifth generation Texan and I have a few questions for Cornyn. He most assuredly DOES NOT represent me or my HUGE family all over this state! Please let me question him on his interpretation of the state law on horse slaughter for human comsumption when he was attorney general, and then his totally opposite view of HS as a (not my) senator.

My Dad always said, "Always look someone in the eye when you ask them a question." That's advice I've always taken. Cornyn probably couldn't look us in the eye when he tries to answer.

The Eyes of Texas are on these two senators right now!

Sandy

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Most Humane Societies like this will limit the locality as they will check up on the animals, they do a pre check to be sure you have the right facilities, etc. I have looked at their adoption form on line, and they do have some restrictions. They just need to know where the horse will be, and within state is easier to check on the welfare than out of state. The one we have in our state does the same thing. Many animal shelters for dogs won't allow you to adopt if you don't live in the county the animal is in..

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Cap'n I was actually born in the good old USA. Mom and dad made it just in time for me to be a Miami baby, but........I still can't be president. My carrot past will haunt me.

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Rosemary,
You are a dear heart, please acknowledge that! You simply wanted to help. They are probably exhausted at the H.S. in MO and not able to give you much time.

If I was you and wanted a horse I would look close to home. I love the feeling of community, getting a horse that was from your area, knowing a little of it's history. My daughter got the most spectacular dog at a rescue group in Arizona when she was going to college there. Don't give up hope, keep your heart open dear.

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Nancy, I just got lucky on a scratch off ticket yesterday. Yes I could have used the money to splurge on things, but said helping those horses is a better more satisfiying way to spend it, and give me some pleasure that what I gave will help them heal and get well again..

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Katie - wonderful idea about a race donated to the rescue horses. I had been thinking of fund raising ideas and thought about Garage or yard sales ( they are big here in Texas) We could donate the funds to the rescue of horses in each state or to one fund. Doesn't matter to me, but if we decided on one weekend nation wide we might could get some media coverage for the Cause of horses and for the largest garage sale in the UNITED STATES. LIKE THE MILLION GARAGE SALE DAY!!!! LETS SEEN SENATOR FRIST AND JOHN CORNYN BATTLE THIS. WE WOULD HAVE POSTERS PROCLAIMING THE REASON FOR THE SALE.... TO STOP HORSE SLAUGHTER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION OVERSEAS.

What does everyone think???? It need to be done before November 9th when the Senate reconvines!!!

Karen M. Dallas, Texas

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Bless you Katie for "paying it forward". Someone may do something for you when you least expect it!

Good night Barbaro,
May the light of the Lord continue to surround you. Sweet Dreams.

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Missouri horses.....you are safe now, may you never ever have to shed another tear. God bless you all and sweet dreams forever...

Katie,

How generous and how kind. You are a sweetheart!

The MO horses thank you.

Sandy
New Mom to Sweetie, DD, Freedom & Darlin

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KATIE, what a wonderful thing you did. A few days ago we had a FOB who got an unexpected refund from an escrow account and donated the whole refund.

When I get angry or depressed cruel or heartless people, i come here. Intsant prozac.

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OK, Mike ... I wasn't judging, just jumping to conclusions as I am very prone to doing ... I will just be patient and wait for the rest of your call ... sorry if I jumped the gun but it just had a very powerful impact on me in the moment ...

LINNIE....

Please don't be too quick to judge....you just may LIKE the way I have things planned out...(enough said)...

Posted by: mike c at October 4, 2006 12:42 AM

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Sandy K. I am in, my family are long time Texans too, we have our family cemetary right next to SMU. We will have to find out their (2 senators ) schedule and see what we can do. I have no idea about appointments or how we should approach (meaning the topic) them, I am a very honest peson but would hedge a little bit to get through the door for a meeting. Hutchinson has offices in Dallas, (not to worried about meeting her) I know, but Cornyn (really has his heals dug in and might avoid a meeting) has them all over Texas, maybe Dallas too. We can use my home as a base up here.

Any other Texans want to join?????

Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro

Fans of Barbaro

Karen M. Dallas, Texas

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MARKY - if you decide to run, I will vote for you BECAUSE of your carrot past!!!

ROSEMARY - I hope this makes you feel a little better...I often look at the kitties on petfinder.com and each cat's bio almost always says they don't do out of state adoptions...the larger states limit their adopotions by county!
I think this is because they check on the prospective homes pre and post-adoption, and with limited resources they probably can't afford to pay for people to travel long distances for this purpose. I know you have your heart set on Mama, and I envy you for being in the position to adopt a horse...and I pray you will find your own Mama in Arizona! God bless your for your caring heart!
Nancy

KAREN M--Great idea about the nationwide fundraiser to stop slaughter.

GOODNIGHT FAVORITE PEOPLE
YOU ARE ALL AMAZING !!!!
GOD BLESS YOU BOBBY....YOU REALLY DO INSPIRE GREATNESS !!!!!
SEE WHAT YOUR BARBARO NATION HAS ACCOMPLISHED !!

LORD CONTINUE YOUR MIRACLES.... HEAL AND PROTECT THE HSMO HORSES...
BLESS ALL THOSE IN NEED !!!!
AMEN

MUCH LOVE TO ALL.......

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

For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us…” Romans 8:38, 39

For the love of who you are
For the love of your spirit...

God Bless The Fog

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

Speaking of Races to Donate money to Horse Slaughter and Horse Rescue etc. I am not sure if anyone knows about the " Ferdinand Fee " It was implemented last summer. I am also happy to report that our major track up here in Canada, called Woodbine, has also followed suit and implemented the 'Ferdinand Fee' as well.

If we could only get every single track to implement this "small fee" our various rescue orgs in every state where there is a track would greatly benefit.

Here are 2 old articles from the Thoroughbred Times last year.

Ferdinand Fee is Introduced

And Ferdinand Fee is Approved

Although it is voluntary, it is certainly a step in the right direction.

xoxoxo

KAREN M--Great idea about the nationwide fundraiser to stop slaughter.

SANDY in TX--can you check on Cornyn's campaign contributers?

ALL of you: WOW. I've been pretty much a lurker the past week between work, a trip home to see my family, and my Voices for Children obligations. Everyone is so full of energy, ideas, and empowerment. It's good to be back.

BTW: I have the most beautiful new little great-niece, who is now a month old and almost up to 5 pounds! She was a little early but is just perfect and very strong and alert. I finally got to meet and hold her. Naturally I was afraid of her because she's so tiny. She really looked me over and sized me up (I don't think she's impressed). Her mama, my niece, has called the two Senators in NE and told them to stop the slaughter.

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LOL Nancy.....can you see it? I would have 1 issue. Animal welfare. My first act in office would be to have the Texas FOB's put the slaughter house owners and their suppporters in a trailer and them ship them to Baghdad to do latrine duty.

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Rosemary, if you're out there, respond to me, and I'll give you my email. I'm in northern Glendale, probably not far from you. Let me know.

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Sally, should I start a candle group for the MO horses? How about MO EQ? or is there one?

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Susan E,
Did you name her Barbaro? LOL :-)

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Susan E. - lets put it out tomorrow and see if it is a go on the million garage fund raiser for horses going to slaughter!

Sandy K. TX lets start tomorrow to see what we can find out on the schedule of our Senators.

Any Texans that want to participate let us know.

Good night Barbaro

Love and prayers to all and especially Little Erin and all the horses needing peace.

Mary S - you are like the site Chaplin, thank you so much for your words and prayers. How luckey we are to have you.

Karen M. Dallas, Texas

GOOD NIGHT to all, I cannot express how impressed I am by each and everyone of you

All Texas fans Of Barbaro: I salute you, despite the odds and resistance you are getting stronger and more determined. Ann Richards is laughing in heaven.

Susan congrats on your new great niece.

Karen: love the idea.

Barbaro keep leading us.

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Marky, my first order of business would be to scan all computers for lewd emails to youngsters. And since things seem to take forever to get through the Senate I would probably disable Solitaire.

And here we thought they didn't check their email??? Well we know Mark Foley does. Now if only all Reps could be as diligent in their correspondence.

Thank you Alex for sharing your visit to Mike with us. I'm so happy for him and his family that he is doing so well. Congratulations Mike and Tammy on your White Horse Award nominations! You are both truly heroes and I'll be rooting for you to win!

Barbaro baby, I can't tell you how elated I am to read that Dr. Dean said that you're doing "very, very well!" You keep it up honey and you'll be home before you know it! Now you settle in for the evening and get lots of comfy cozy sleep. Sounds like tomorrow will be another good grazing day for you sweetheart. Huggies and scratchies...I love you Barbaro!

There will be miracles...
when you believe.

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Markey I would vote for you!!!

Also, nothing like a Texan scorned!!! Just tell me something I can't do and watch me do it. ( Hard headed I guess)

Karen M. Dallas, Texas

Congrats to Mike Rea and Tammy for being nominated for the White Horse Award!! Hope they win!!

The Race Track Chaplaincy of America, who sponsors this award, is another worthy organization (imo). RTCA's mission is "to provide, with excellence, for the spiritual, emotional, physical and social/educational needs of horse racing's vast workforce." And you have to think that the people around horses all the time have their own feelings and actions rub off - good or bad - on the horses and their welfare. Amazing how everything is connected...

Since it looked like every Missouri horse has an individual sponsor, (although I'm sure they can each use many more!), I will donate to the whole group, to be used as needed. I already had donated before, but want to take advantage of the wonderful challenge issued on the forum, which should take effect tomorrow I believe. Thank you, whoever initiated that challenge! And to everyone - great work and generosity and so much inspiration you provide!!

Mike C., thank you for your new installment of "The Call."

Barbaro, so grateful to hear a wonderful report on you today. Keep marching on! And never fear, we are marching on to end slaughter forever.

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LindaH That is AWESOME! I love Patrick McDonnell's "shelter" series he does every year. Wouldn't it be awesome if he did something like that?

You ROCK, Girlfriend!!

Hugs,

Cheryl

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Thanks to all of you who once again opened your hearts today and sponsored SO MANY of the Missouri rescue horses.

Rosemary in Phoenix--Please don't be upset that you are unable to adopt Mama at this time. I'm sure they greatly appreciate your compassion and concern, but understand, she is NOT YET THEIRS TO PUT UP FOR ADOPTION. There are still many loose ends and legal issues to sort through before these horses can go anywhere. Not to mention that the majority are SEVERELY injured and may require months of veterinary care. Due to the fact that she is injured AND in foal, transporting her a long distance right now would be impossible, even if she WAS the "property" of MOHS, which she is not. Here are a few excerpts from their website which might clarify the situation:

"Currently, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is working with an insurance company to secure ownership of 26 animals so that they will not be sent for slaughter.

Sponsorship...will help with costs associated with gaining ownership, meeting the mounting medical expenses to treat their injuries and providing a safe haven for them.

The 26 horses that were rescued alive have all experienced severe trauma, with many horses suffering multiple injuries, including cuts, lacerations, head trauma and even partial paralysis.

"The horses rescued face a long, uphill battle to recover from their injuries. Some of the mares are pregnant and veterinarians are watching them closely. The Humane Society of Missouri is doing everything in its power to obtain custody of the horses to provide them a safe haven and save them from slaughter," said Warnick."

I hope this helps explain the situation a bit. Please keep in mind, the accident JUST happened one week ago (Wed) so this issue is a long way from resolution and the horses are a long way from being healed.

Let's hope they all share some of Barbaro's strength!
BELIEVE

Thank you Cheryl!

I just sent an e-mail to Wiley Miller (Non Sequitur). One of his characters is a stuffed horse (Lucy). Thought she'd have something to say about the slaughter issue.
And of course there is Obviousman!

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Dawn, Thank you for that information. Do you know if they are going to be able to provide updates on the horses conditions? Would be nice but I imagine they are far to busy.

I'm a proud sponsor of Stan and I know myself and others who sponsored probably can't wait to hear how they are doing. I hope MaMa is going to be ok. I hope she can keep her foal to term. God Bless.

xoxoxoxo

Good evening, Barbaro, or should I say, Good Nite! After I rode my mare this afternoon, I showed her a picture of you. She seemed quite interested!!! She is a very fancy girl and I know you would like her, Big B. Anyway, I hope you have a wonderful, comfy sleep tonite and only heartwarming dreams (I think my Kammy is dreaming about you!!). You are my special boy so I was especially happy to hear your Dr. Dean say that you had a "very, very good week!". If he says it was a good week, it WAS a good week. He really loves you, B., and of course, Michael and Peter love you! And your Mom and Dad Jackson adore their little boy, soooo, what am I getting at? You are LOVED! Good Nite, Miracle Boy!

Laura, Marky--thanks! No, her name is Sarah and I call her Sarah Smile. She will learn about our Bobby, though.

I am glad several people mentioned group sponsorship for the crash victims because I can't pick just one!

Shannon--LOL.

All levity aside, we really need to keep hammering this week! Good thing the page scandal is in the House and not the Senate.

And a big Horsey Girl-Maniac Shout-Out to Sally, Captain Carrot! She's posted on Forum that she might be moving to Virginia for her job (i.e. closer to NBC!). Fingers crossed! Sally may be getting closer to actually dressing up like a carrot and sneaking into NBC!

Bobby, sweet, sweet Velvet Nose, I must tuck you in. Keep doing whatever it is you're doing, sweetheart. Sleep well, heal, dream of happiness and health, and be careful getting up and down. Have ACN! See you tomorrow.

### Great idea ! Just today - I decided to have a garage sale .......... late October or early November .............. with anti-slaughter info available (I live in the midst of horse properties) .............. and ..... proceeds to support horses in need ! Thus - our brain waves are thinking along the same lines.

Sherry - Arizona

Precious Barbaro - Your buddy Dr. R. says you're doing "very, very well!" That makes me so happy. I love you as if you were my own and can't wait for the day when you walk out the door to complete happiness and your wonderful parents home. They might even let us see you! Would you like that? There will be lots and lots of us! My darling boy, so beautiful, so brave. UNDEFEATED CHAMPION. A miracle from God. Dearest love to you, prayers night and day. YOU ARE WINNING.XXXX0000

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Barb/AZ: Yes, I am Northern/Phoenix: Please email me at rosemaryhultz@yahoo.com.

I don't care. I want to give "mama" a great home. I could easily buy a horse with a great pedigree to ride. It isn't a matter of finding something "more convenient". Of course I could do that. Something called me to something greater. My point in posting is that things should be opened up to care about "all animals" but unfortunately my experience has been that the people who start out wanting to help animals get lost in their sense of self-righteousness. Of course I could adopt "something closer to home" but I was led to adopt "Mama". Bless all animals!!!!

LindaH!!
That is super! I love Lucy! wow, Girl..you are really rockin and rollin

GREAT work

hugs

Cheryl

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Barb-AZ
Please email me at rosemaryhultz@yahoo.com
Yes, I think we are close. would love to connect with another FOB

Bonnie, et al: I appreciate your insights and commensense. I still cannot just give up on what seems impractical. I could purchase a registered, fine-bred animal. I feel compelled to want to help "Mama" and will not give up on that. It is not about ownership. If I don't make a fuss, then there won't be made a fuss over her. I don't care about what other horses are out there. I will help her as much as I can (and it doesn't matter if I have ownership). Please understand, I am willing to wait until everything is good for Mama. I am not going to give UP!!!

Barbaro-Have a sleepy good night Big Boy!! Love Love Love you much!!!! :0)

BDUDE!!YAY!!!GETTING ALONG!!!BDUDE #1
Daisy, Rockett -get the friskies quikly girls!

Mike Rea-Cool Dude-Stay strong,, time is coming when all will be right for you

Erin Brennan-I hope your sweet little head is not hurting as much today, and you are having fun in the sun(if there is any up there in the fall)

Prayers for all the creatures great and small
Hope , Love and Faith for the Big Bay asleep in his stall.
Sleep good, sleep safe, healing sleep-goodnight to all.

Good Evening Champ! Just came back to tuck you in. A whole hour outside today? Wow! You must be pooped! Did you talk to your friend the cow today? I am sure she saw you struttin your stuff. Well you had a very, very good week, so now its time to get some rest. Love you lots big guy.

xoxoxoxo

BARBARO...wonderful news about you today!!!

Thanks Alex for visiting Mike R and reporting ...so thankful he is doing so well.

Mike C...excellent ..the call,thank you!

The Mo. Humane society link showing the horses from the accident is heartbreaking.

Good night dear BARBARO!!!
I love you!

Love and prayers for all who are in need..and for the horses who are suffering..

Linda A
in Ore.

Good evening, almost good morning to Alex and Chappy and - did I hear you're riding GRANDMA??? That sounds a little hard on the old lady, if you ask me. What a picture! I hope you take it easy on her - maybe she'll leave you some cookies if you treat her right... or maybe biscuits?

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Speaking of treating right, thanks to all for the outpouring of righteous effort and the always critical $$$ for the immediate needs in Missouri and the upcoming auction purchase in Oregon, et al. There is nothing more redeeming than visiting here after the reality of the workday and continually depressing state of the world/national news. The ineffectiveness of Congress is only outdone by its corruption, it seems. If we can manage to get the anti-slaughter bill through the Senate without amendment and holes it will be the brightest light I have seen in a long time from what are supposed to be our esteemed leaders...

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On another subject entirely: I would like to ensure that the owners/vets for Knights Templar, the young filly stabled next to Lost in the Fog at Belmont, are encouraged to (if they haven't already) contact UC Davis's equine oncology department with detailed background which might have any relation to her death from lymphoma. From what we have heard, she and Fog were located at the end of a barn by themselves. Apparently that area had been sprayed with rat poison within the previous two weeks. Harry Aleo's wife said that they knew he wasn't right for his race at Belmont, but they did not know why - and they did not know about the spray. Knights Templar also went out fast but faded in her race, and as far as I know she never raced well again before she got sick and was euthanized July 27th. She was a year younger than Fog, the 2005 Sovereign Champion from Canada, at Belmont for the Juvenile Fillies race in the Breeder's Cup. With the rarity of such a disease in horses (less than 1%) and the fact that the two horses were so young and healthy the coincidence is remarkable.

Knights Templar's owners were Clover IV Stables and Krista Seltzer, DVM, who I think was located around Tamarac, FL. Her trainer was Danny Vella, who was located somewhere in Ontario, Canada. If anyone has contact addresses for any of these connections, please let me know so we can encourage this cooperative effort. I would have assumed that this information had been shared long before, but Harry Aleo said Saturday they had only just heard about the poison spray. If there is anything we can do to help prevent such premature deaths in the future, we should stick our necks out. And thank you, Cheryl Jones...

Too late for me, only a few sleeping hours left. Hope you're snuggly, Barbaro, and going to have a beautiful Indian summer this week. Don't forget to reward the hoof fairy... Love you all and cherish the goodness.

Good morning Barbaro:

I'm hoping that I'll be the first to post today (the page will change aa I type this). I was close once before--it changed right after I had posted...

I'm glad to hear your doing well these days. You keep hanging in there big guy. I know Dr R is still cautious but is still thrilled with the progress you've made. He's just a realist.

Slow and steady Barbaro. I know its boring but we want you to go home and this is the kind of race that takes time. This race requires patience and being rated.

Michael's Miracle

Margaret