Thanks to Mrs. Jackson for the morning update!!

BARBARO you are the reason, keep up the good work!

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Mary S,

Thank you for your prayers as always and thank you and your family for helping with the Fallon 13 (+3)! I am so anxious to know they are all ok.

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Shelley in CA,

Do you know how old SNIFTERS SPIRIT is? Thanks also for all your info on QUITE A RUSH. She is a looker!

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Marg in Maine,

Foggy is here too in spirit (hard to see out my front window). We all miss him.

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As always, Joe Shelton at TBFriends is a true hero to horses! And funny too. :-)

http://www.tbfriends.com/

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For what seems like the millionth time my 4-year-old just sat down to watch Spirit, Stallion of the Cimarron . . . the funny thing is she can load the DVD player all by herself!

Carol
San Diego

Ha!!! Me first!

Second! Yay!

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or how about . . .

It was a thick, dark night with no stars. The only light came from a steamy little pub called The Barking Shark.

or even . . .

His overall demeanor was so unpleasant and condescending his co-workers dubbed him "The Barking Shark".

Whoo Hoo! ACN! Rock on Sweet Prince.

Thank you, Alex, for all you to.

Let's all keep working behind the scenes to further the ban on slaughter. I know I am.

Prayers to our family members who need them. May the Angels among us protect our loved ones, and our horses, especially those in the feedlots and the pens.

Lor in PA

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...........Applejax,
Apple Martini, Appleminer, Apple of Gold, Apple Punch, Apples to Apples, Apple Tart, Appleweed ........
Heck you can find anything on this web site..

http://tinyurl.com/wjre8

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Speaking of weird names for pets, we just got a boxer pup, (our 12 year old boxer passed away a little over a year ago, my daughter named him Ty - and gave him the AKC name of Pupalicious Ty. She was calling him Pupito for a while too. Poor dog. Where's the dignity in that?

Thank you God for Barbaro'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. We hold the vision of your wholeness - you are perfect and complete - in vibrant good health.

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 Barbaro, God IS.

Thank you God for the presence of Barbaro in my life.

Love, Light and Protection for Barbaro

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

I love you Fog

Love, Light and Protection for All The Bearers of The Light

When we pray for Barbaro, and focus on his physical healing, I humbly ask you right now to include prayers for his peace of mind and continued courage. I also ask you to pray that Barbaro's caregivers are able to clearly hear Divine Guidance as to where Barbaro wants to be for the next phase in his healing.

Thank you God, that right and perfect decisions are made by Barbaro, and for Barbaro.

Love, Light and Protection for Barbaro

Morning B!! Morning Fellow FOB's. ACN Big Guy and new digs too. What a spoiled boy you are. I'm so happy you have a window to look out. Lots of carrots for you sweet Prince. Enjoy your day Barbaro!!! Have a good day everyone.

BARBARO YOU HAVE A VIEW!!! Wonder if Mocha is in the viewing area???

LOVE YOU B!!!

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Miss Mocha whips up the frappacino with fresh cream on top! They've had some complaints about her licking the bowl, she's promised Barbaro she'll work on controlling her tongue.

Alex - thanks for ACN. Glad to hear Barbaro's happy in his new stall, and a great report from Kathy Anderson, especially since she hasn't seen him in a little while. All FOB's would be lost without you!!

Well, I for one feel better knowing Barbaro still has a window to gaze out of. Thank you for the update Mrs. Jackson and Alex.

YAY ACN! Another great night!!! Woohooo!!!

Barbaro, a room with a view; what a fantastic early Christmas present for my sweet handsome prince. Enjoyed seeing the picture of Mrs. Jackson and the NBC Tree. You are the Christmas miracle; thank you for all the joy that you have brought into my life by your srength, patience, and courage. Have a great day sweetheart. Love You. OXOX

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Morning all, we survived the storm last night.

Cora, glad to hear your mom doesn't have to go into surgery right away.

BDUDE!!!!!!!!! Miracle kitty at his best. Keep eating buddy!

Felix still doing well, Susan E???

Great update on Nala and Over Enough, Barb M. Let us know how Nala fares at the specialist.

Everyone have a great day and weekend!!!

PS--Storm was beating rain against the windows last night and Lola stood up and GROWLED at it. That's my girl!!!

How can I get to pictures of Barbaro and his new halter................. anyone

GOOD MORNING BARBARO!!!
ACN is just great news! Wishing you another pain free day today and that you will get some time outside. Thank you Mom Jackson for all of your continued updates to Alex and for all you do. BARBARO'S NEW HALTER!!!!! Just EXCELLENT! What a great photo!
Keep being Strong Bobby. Day by day "B"....day by day. You're in our thoughts and prayers 24/7. God Bless and God Speed.

ALEX,
Thanks so much for all you do to keep us so informed. Tell Mrs. Jackson how much we appreciate her updating you each day! God Bless you.

Good Morning Big Guy! Hope you have already been out to walk and graze. A bit nippy out there, but otherwise a nice winter day here in Philly. I know you have had your morning visit from Mrs. J. so you have also had your specially picked grass along with her tremendous care and love for you. A room with a view. Wow! I am so happy about that. A little more variety in your day. Have they brought Messaging over to see you yet. All your other human buddies have been around, how about a horse buddy.
Have a wonderful day Sweet One. Many hugs and kisses on your beautiful nose. Love you more than I can say.

PS Mary S. I love your prayers each day on the site. Thank you for that.

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Barbaro,
No escaping through the window...you will get stuck. You can see everything,wait till the first snow fall,how pretty will that be for you. Enjoy your new stall and view.

Greetings BARBARO / ALL!!!!!
WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! and WOW! BARBARO, a room with a Window accompanied with a view! Now
when the sun streams in and smiles at you ( also when you go outside)YOU CAN TAKE A MOMENT AND SMILE BACK! Contine to stay tunned ....and
simply be yourself. Lee, in Ohio, ravishing the sunshine and "yes" smiling back.

######## You all have the most pleasant of
Christmases and rewarding New Year!!!

ACN, upbeat, positive, happy! Magic words, Big Horse!

Any new news on BDude?

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LINNIE--where are you?

In the pictures from UPENN, it looks like Mr. B always had windows. Am I mistaken?

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I wonder if we can send those cute red and white checked curtains for his window like the kind that hang in italian bistros????

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Susan how is Felix today?

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Kathy J: I wonder if we can send those cute red and white checked curtains for his window like the kind that hang in italian bistros????

Bet he'd eat them! Nice, homey thought, though. LOL

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Kathy J-

I agree! Those curtains would be perfect!

Bobbycakes...has become a window peeper!!! Great news CHAMP..now you can dream of grazing during the daytime too!

Hi Kathy J...I like the curtain and table cloths idea!!!

Good Morning, Barbaro!!
So happy you got a room with a view window! Wonderful!! And photo of Mrs. Jackson is priceless!!
Do you have your Santa hat on? But that would cover your gorgeous ears though . . . . well how about jingle bells on your harness - something classy for you big guy!!

Love you SO MUCH!! ((((((((HUGS)))))))
A big kiss on your nose!!

Barbaro, in our local paper last evening (The York Dispatch), Mr. Jackson is mentioned in regard to a new baseball stadium being constructed in York (PA), and guess what, more importantly than the connection to baseball, Mr. Jackson is "Barbaro's Dad"!!!!

Also, an article (The York Dispatch, 12/14/06) about Kelly Young, Lost and Found Horse Rescue, Jacobus, PA, is full to capacity at Lost & Found as she recently rescued a large number of horses and mules from going to the SH!! God Bless you, Kelly!!
The article shows a photo of Kelly with one of the mules she rescued, and goes on to mention that the mules are getting used to human affection, they apparently had been work mules for Amish and only knew a hard life with no affection - so sad, but they are now with Kelly and that means lots of affection!!
Lost & Found Horse Rescue, Jacobus, PA, is in need, of course, of donations for hay, food, and medical expenses.

Lou Ann, Pennsylvania

Mary L. Thank you for the reposting of that fateful day. I too had never read it before, like Susan I searched everyday for some word, anything about Barbaro until I happened on this site, and I have never looked back either. But he's come such a long way since then and his appetite didn't seem to ever be diminished, what a good boy.

Alex, thanks for the update once again and your "official reporter" status. You're the greatest.

Barbaro, WOW you now have a "window seat" for daydreaming.

Have a good day everyone.

Judy

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He could close the curtains for privacy too, so I don't think he would eat them. The table napkins - that's another story.

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Julie L, I'm not sure. He ate a few bites of food--emphasis on few. His leg hurts and he has a look in his eyes that breaks my heart. He left a pile on the living room rug for me again.

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Renee, Hi -- yes, yes, yes, "never the animal"!
Please give your dog a hug for me!
Happy Holidays, too!!
Lou Ann

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Dear Belinda:

You can click on the link in Alex's update above, which takes you to the discussion board. Click on the yellow note in the middle of the first comment from RachinK (I think this is posting name).

Or, you can go to the discussion board, look on your left, and follow the heading until you come to Barbaro's Halter. Click on this link, and it will take you to the discussion page, and RachinK's post.

Hope you can see it, and it is a good picture of Mrs. Jackson too.

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Susan

We're keeping good thought for both of you here.

We're here for you, and if you need someone to talk to just email me and I will send you my phone number.

Love you

LOVE YOU FELIX Please rally for us.

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Oh Susan, I know that look.

Remember it is one day at a time, good days and not so good days, just enjoy your power snuggles like CRAZY!!!

I'll go light a few candles for the panther.

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Designgirl7 - no paper products for our boy, it sounds like we may have to put up edible curtains too! It would be nice if he could close them for a little privacy while he's being groomed!

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BDude and Susan...do not forget to check with your vets about pedilyte(wrong sp.) you know what small children take not to dehydrate.

I know my little dachshunds have been on it before...they like it.

##Kathy J
Yes...that pesky Mocha...keeps looking at our boy!!!

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Hi Lou Ann,

Cheyenne will love the hugs and will melt. She sends WAGS back.

Merry Christmas!!!

How about a drive-thru window? He could pose for pictures, sign autographs, toss your meatballs into a bag and send ya on your way! Barbaro's Bistro . . . to go!

Barbaro, how wonderful you are, making everyone happy with your updates.
You are the best. God Bless you and keep you healthy and happy.

No curtains please, he paid for a room with a view.

Carol-Pittsburgh

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I don't blame Mocha, he is very handsome.

Beyond verklempt - Couldn't have a better update, could we? I remain KVELLING MIT NACHAS over this continuing MECHIAH while respecting everyone's right to kvell and/or expel whatever they choose.

The double-barreled up-beat report from Mrs. J and Dr. Kathy is as good as it gets until Barbaro walks out of NBC for the next destination that he will call home... (as I've always said, well, for a longlong time, anyway, Home Is Where the Horse Is...)

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Posted by Shelley in CA at December 15, 2006 5:44 AM [excerpts]

From reading the news above, and especially the euphoria surrounding our Barbaro, it is easy to feel good today. However, back on the race track, Bay Meadows had to cancel its racing program today after horses broke down in the first two races and had to be euthanized, with the jockeys subsequently refusing to continue the races. We have had rain off and on all week, and the jockeys felt that the undersurface was too slick. . . . [end of excerpt]

To pare a phrase: After fatal breakdowns in the first two races, the JOCKEYS refused to continue. Good. Accolades. Bravo. Hope they stick to their guns as long as the track remains slick - considering . . .

[more from Shelley in CA's post]

Harry Aleo's wonderful filly, Quite a Rush, is scheduled for a stakes race on Saturday at Bay Meadows - . . .
Bay Meadows is reporting that racing will resume tomorrow after scraping the track today of excess moisture. Still a big worry to think of her racing Saturday, especially for an owner and trainer we highly respect and love. The weather report for Saturday is for more rain and is expected to be colder as well. [end of excerpts]

btw - Harry Aleo is another wonderful human being I'd never heard of before Barbaro, whose interests and welfare concern me now.

The jockeys refused to continue. Wow. What is the history on that sort of thing, I am wondering. I have to really hand it to those jockeys. (Hope I don't make too many enemies expelling/expressing these opinions/sentiments...)

OY VEY, is all I can say. When is enough enough, anyway?

Praise the Lord and Pass the Carrots (t.y. Lillian Petroff)

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

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A room with a view is one thing, but he may also want to have a filly or two over for dinner . . . they might want a little privacy. All that paparazzi snapping their pictures, making up those scandalous headlines, disguising themselves with sunglasses and trenchcoats . . .

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I found a great place to buy Barbaro and other Racers things, Ruffian,Cigar,Secretariat...etc.

I own one of Pat's "Spirit Of Barbaro" t-shirt It is beautiful I have the mouse pad with Edgar,Barbaro and the spires coming. Go shop and have fun. I'll bet we clean her out. LOL

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Renee,

Did I miss it, or didn't you give the site name? We want to shop too!

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Designgirl7,
You are a crazy one, you have me laughing I love the drive through window.

Forgot to add - so glad to learn that Barbaro does have a window.

######### I know how much they love that. A stallion at Blackie's barn who's on stall rest (with hand-walking/grazing only; sound familiar?) long-term recovery from a hind (high) suspensory injury - the one I wrote about the other day, who was "sweet-talking" to my mare as we walked by - absolutely LOVES his window. He looks out all the time. Must be like reality TV! CJ

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C.Jaffe...no enemies on this site...expell all you want in this particular sentiment!!! The jockeys are in peril too...they should leave!!!!
By the way....Happy Hanukkah!!

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Designgirl

Renee is teasing us by not giving the URL--Nya Nya Lookie what I've got that you don't. LOLOL

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Duh..............

Pat DeLong's Anything Goes In Art

###Kathy J....a "mamarazzi"????

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D'Anne
Does that make Mocha a moomoorazzi???

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Designgirl - LMAO - Meatballs out the drive-thru window and papparazzi snapping photos!!

I'll have what you're drinking...a lunchtime Barbarotini??

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D'Anne,

I think that would be "moo-marazzi."

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Cora Hunny,

www.Pat DeLong's Anything Goes In Art.com

Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez Woman!

###Cora

Ya but she is not wearing a trechcoat...she is wearing.....are you ready for this???????

A Hawaiian Moo Moo!!!.....yuk yuk

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Now with Barbaro having a bigger window in his stall, I'll never get my sunglasses back. He'll even need them at night with all those mamarazzi bulbs flashing.

###Oh My...I think I better put up a few more "swings" on my deck...for Designgirl,Renee, Cora, Kathy J, Alex and myself!

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Happy Hanukkah!! Happy Challa days!!

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Kathy J

It's a lunchtime Barbarmopolitan. And it's GOOD!

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We be swinging.

Can you imagine all the nose and tongue prints that will be on that window. LOL

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Designgirl7,
Did you miss your calling. ROFL

###Where did all the other posters go....???....Don't answer!!!

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Yes, we are a bunch of swingers.

Barbaropolitan ice cream for dessert at the restaurant. The green is Lael grass, the pink is carrot and the white is peppermint.

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Barbarmopolitan, swings, papparazzi, trenchcoats, sunglasses and Hawaiian Moo Moo's. Life is good.

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We found our Chef...Cora!!

####Kathy J

AND SHORT!!!!

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I'll be chef, but Dora J. has to be my sous chef.

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So SMILE YA'ALL!!!

I will be back later...kisses (((FOB's)))

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D'Anne, in that case where the heck are my red ruby slippers?? Mocha????

###Kathy J

Designgirl!!!!

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Kathy J, Cora and D'Anne,

I am ROFLMAO, you are all crazy.

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ANYONE NEED MORE SHOPPING IDEAS...CHECK OUT INDIANA RESCUE...
THE MAIL BOX COVER HORSES IS GORGEOUS, ETC.

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Renee
And Designgirl isn't???

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Designgirl, you can have them through lunch, but when I put on the running of the Derby this afternoon I have to be wearing them. They're good luck...Barbaro always wins when I'm wearing them!

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The nose and tongue prints are okay . . . Mocha has a squeegee! She makes sure she has a crystal clear view of Barbaro!

Thanks for the update. Grow Hoof Grow Barbaro u are amazing. Enjoy the room with a view. Have a safe and comfy weekend.

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Kathy J,

Okay. I'll give them back after lunch, but can I keep wearing the sunglasses? They have the cutest rose-colored lenses!

and yes, I am crazy. I accept it, I admit it, and I'm proud of it.

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Chef Cora,
What flavor is the brown ice cream? Mocha manure patty? Choco-Barbaro-licious?

Alex -
What a great update today and the pictures...wow. That's all I can say. When I saw Barbaro atop the tree, well, I felt the tears starting again. Just beautiful.

I pray he will have another healing, comfortable and happy day.

Thanks Alex...

Alex,

Thank you for the update! It's great that Mrs. Jackson was upbeat as well as Dr. Anderson. I hope Barbaro has some interesting outside activity to look at from his window view.

Hope you get outside to graze, Barbaro. Great temperature today and this weekend.

Love,
Daphne and Pee

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Mocha manure patty. Oh yuck!

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Definitely Choco-Barbarolicious.

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Cora - please put mocha sprinkles on that!

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Choco-Barbarolicious sounds sooooo good!

How about Prado n'creme (pralines & cream)?

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Renee,

The mocha manure patty is for the pro-slaughter people and, of course, Sen. Frist.

(we don't hold a grudge or anything)

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So, to recap, it's Barbaro's Bistro with Window Service . . .

Meatballs and Ice Cream cones coming out the window of NBC!

I like it!

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I was just picturing Barbaro leaning out the window with his little paper hat on and his red sequined apron. How cute is that?

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Uh, guys, I was kidding about the whole being crazy thing . . . then again, I am here talking to myself. Time for another Barbarmopolitan!

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All is well in drive-thru land!

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Everyone seems to be lunching!

I just love all the joking and lighthearted banter today! We have good reason to be happy with our boy doing so well...

I've just been wondering if Barbaro can be using the treadmill. I know it's there - I saw it on the NBC video. Would it be a good idea to have him walk off all that energy he must be gaining?

Thank you Mrs. Jackson for the upbeat update!
I will remember the Big B in my prayers tomorrow
night at 7PM.
ACN, keep growing hoof-glad you have a new view!
Ellen and Dylan(Canine)
Flemington,nj

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Got an email from Sharon Crumb this morning - she had a SECOND letter published in the Wallowa County Chieftain - and is asking that comments be submitted, to keep it alive on the net. Here is the link to her letter - attacking Congress for not passing the anti-slaughter legislation: (somebody make blue, please)

Here is the comment I just submitted; I saw that Daryl Smoliak's comment was published. Good going, Daryl! FOB's - get on board and add your comments. As long as there are comments, they will keep Sharon's letter on-line. (Her earlier one is being carried as well.)

OY VEY - WHEN IS ENOUGH, ENOUGH, ALREADY?

When the Senate ended its nauseating lame duck session last week, I was shocked and appalled. because that means that innocent American horses are STILL being slaughtered in Texas and Illinois, and being transported to be slaughtered even more brutally in Mexico, THREE MONTHS after the House of Representatives resoundingly passed H.R. 503 on September 7, 2006. The fact that the House Bill's Senate counterpart, S. 1915, languished and died in Committee, absolutely sickens me. Passage of this Act not only would end slaughter in the US of American horses for human consumption abroad, but also ends transportation outside the US for such purpose. The fact that the Senate killed the Bill, means the Act has to start all over again in the House. All that time and energy wasted - not to mention sentient, innocent lives.

Over 2,000 horses a month are still winding up as dinner overseas.

What goes on at the slaughterhouse is NOT humane euthanasia, no matter what you may have been "fed" to the contrary. If that is humane, I am a chicken.

Perhaps the biggest and cruelest lie of all, is that the horses who wind up going to slaughter are "old, sick, infirm" - A BIG LIE. That's what "they" want you to believe.

Many good internet links, such as www.saponline.org (Willie Nelson speaks for their agenda, btw) furnish facts and more links to the "real" story.

PLEASE do whatever you can to precipitate quick passage of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act as soon as possible when Congress reconvenes in January 2007. Contact your Representatives and Senators, requesting that the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act - as embodied in last session's H.R. 503 and S. 1915 - be submitted anew and acted on with all deliberate speed and without unnecessary delay.

Thank you, Wallowa County Chieftain, for publishing Sharon Crumb's follow-up to her earlier published letter urging passage of S. 1915. It is imperative that the public be informed, and from what I have seen, you are doing a very good job.

C. Jaffe, a life-long horse owner, in Hammond, Indiana [end of my comment to Sharon's new article]

FOB's - PLEASE add your comments. ALEX - can you / would you please - link up top in the Updates to Sharon's new letter? After all, you are "officially" a reporter now, and Sharon's article being published is certainly newsworthy within our venue!

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

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Alex, thank you for the upbeat updates. It is so nice, especially around the holidays to see Mrs. Jackson smiling. It makes me feel good just to see her happy. She has been through so much these last seven months. I sure bet Michael will be happy to see such an improved Barbaro from his last visit. He deserves much happiness too when it comes to Barbaro. I hope he will be home for a holiday visit. They need to be able to visit with each other. They are a team.

Dearest Barbaro, so now you have a room with a view. I hope you are in the center of things in the ICU. You need to have things to look at to keep you occupied. If we were allowed, I bet you would have a bevy of Barbaro Fans outside your window singing you your favorite Christmas Carols throughout the entire holiday season. Of course we would be dressed up like your favorite fruits and veggies so no one else would notice. You know, like the Fruit of the Looms when they sing. Oh what fun that would be!!!!! I bet Captain Carrot Sally is tuning up right now !!!
More and more Christmas treats will be arriving daily for you and your friends and lots more surprises, all for you because you are first and foremost on our minds. Keep growing stonger and grow that hoof. Butterfly kisses from Bella, Gracie and me.

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Peggy in AZ.....VERY IMPORTANT!

AZ FOB'S are meeting this weekend. Email Sherry:

Sherryvw@aol.com

or me:

bkbeck51@yahoo.com

Will re-post.

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HELP!!! I've been robbed! My ruby shoes, sunglasses and trenchcoat are all missing. I was only in the ladies room for a minute (those Barbarmopolitans go right through me)!

Anyone seen them . . .? I'll get you my pretties! and your little dogs too! Poppies, maybe poppies made them sleep. . .

HAY

Southernsun posted this on forum under general. It's a wonderful story about cows!

http://www.slate.com/id/2154954/

Bobby has a window with a view? That's so exciting! :-)

Lynda...Marg let me know about Secretly Taken. I checked the races last night and Tim's horse wasn't listed then, so thanks for noticing what I missed! :-)

I must be missing some of Michael's horses! Have you got a list of all his current trainees?

#### THIS JUST IN- Barbaro made People magazines top 5 news stories of the year. Pretty good for a horse in a people mag. DEc. 25 issue. Jen

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Good to see a well-deserved prison sentence for animal cruelty. From the ASPCA's newsletter:

QUEENS MAN SENTENCED IN ANIMAL CRUELTY CASE
Late last month the ASPCA, in conjunction with Queens district attorney, Richard Brown, announced the sentencing of Keidel Guy for felony animal cruelty. The 20-year-old Queens man was sentenced to 16 months in prison for starving a family of pit bulls.

In October 2005, ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement agents Joseph Lemos and Omar Negrillo seized a nearly dead mother dog and her emaciated pup from Guy?s house after finding another puppy dead from starvation. Guy admitted to neglecting the dogs for weeks.

The mother, renamed Damsel, and her surviving pup, Jezebel, arrived at our Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital near death. Both animals were successfully treated and placed in loving homes. [end of news item from ASPCA]

IT'S ABOUT TIME!

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

Barbaro! People magazine? Way to go! You should be on the cover! Brad who . . .?

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C. Jaffe...thank you for keeping us informed about horses, and helping us stay focus...

### Barb M. Arizona...You Go Girl!!!

Hope it is a fantastic meeting and thank Daryl for us, also.

So happy to see everyone is still working for our horses...Remember we are doing this in honor of Barbaro and Mrs. Jackson...where would we be..

Thank you.

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Barbaro,
Congratulations! You deserve all that comes to you that is good.

Brad can't stand up to Barbaro. Barbaro is too manly.

The mocha manure patty is for the pro-slaughter people and, of course, Sen. Frist.
I hope they make them extra, extra, extra thick.

Designgirl7,
I'll bet Bsrbaro is playing games with you.

Does anyone know how to e-mail Alex and tell him of the People article? Jen

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Barbarmopolitans just hit me I don't know how to spell Barbaro. Yikes.

alexbr.brown@gmail.com

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Where is everybody? Cora, Renee, Kathy J, D'Anne we've got a problem. Barbaro has closed the Bistro and is refusing to serve some Senators who stopped by for a snack on their way out of DC since they were not re-elected. Miss Mocha stuck her tongue out at them and Barbaro is picketing outside with a sign that says "Service to Ex-Senators - Just say NEIGH"! Uh oh! Miss Mocha! Stop that! The girl has gone crazy. She's tossing manure muffins at them as they're running away. She's a good shot too - she doesn't shoot like a girl.

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designgirl7,
Maybe she isn't.

Susan - loved the Cows in Love Story. Thanks - it put a big ole smile on my face!!!

As far as caroling outside Barbaro's window - I'm in - for sure - dressed as the captain of the carrots no one will know its me that can't sing worth a darn!!!

XXOO

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ya think?

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Renee,

the "ya think" was for you - too many Barbarmopolitans for me today too.

Maybe that's why Barbaro didn't seem too interested.

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She has us guessing.

thanks Renee- sent it to him. Jen

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What do Barbaro fans think of this?

A man who shot his Great Dane and left him tied to his dog house to die was arrested for cruelty to animals and given a sentence of 60 days in jail. The dog did not die from the gunshot wound but had to be euthanized because of the damage done and his suffering.

We have a very unique judge in Lake County who tries to teach people valuable lessons through his sentences, so he offered the man an option to the jail sentence. He must dress in a dog outfit and go to twenty elementary schools and speak to the children about cruelty to animals. He must wear the costume, sort of like Officer McGruff for child safety, if you've ever seen him. The man has not decided yet what he will do, but if he does dress as the dog and speak to the children, one third of his jail time will be dropped.

The judge said when he gives these punishments, he never has repeat offenders. He also made three teenagers hold a huge banner for 8 hours saying they threw rocks off an overpass and were sorry. He made another man who called policemen, pigs, stand on a popular street corner next to a pen with a pig and a sign that said, this is a pig, a policeman is not a pig. One other was to make two teenagers who stole the baby Jesus from a church manger scene walk in costume with a donkey, the girl,like Mary, riding it and holding the stolen baby Jesus and Joseph leading the donkey down the streets surrounding the church where they had stolen it. There detention time was lessened for doing this.

Quite a creative judge. I think the guy that shot the dog deserves a worse punishment though. Sometimes I just can't begin to understand the cruelty people are capable of today.

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Sally, you won't be able to get away with singing off-key, even in your carrot costume. All the parsnips will be pointing to you!!!! LOL!!

Rosemary- My opinion is that we live in a country of dirtbags and that nothing surprises me anymore. that is why this site is so nice. Where people who have good hearts come together. I know that this is harsh but I am sick of hearing about abuse. Jen

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PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THE 100 HOUR SURVEY ON THE FORUM...

WE NEED EVERYONE TO PITCH IN...JANUARY WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT...

Joan I didn't see a thread called 100 hour survey???

XXOO

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I agree with the judge in some of his decisions, but not in the case of the man who shot his dog. It takes a really disturbed, cruel person with no regard for life or humanity to shoot a dog. I don't believe putting on a dog suit will change his perspective any, unless of course, people will be allowed to shoot at him while he wore it. And as for giving this poor excuse for a human being access to the impressionable minds of children is appalling. It's a disgrace.

Michael's Lady in the Pulpit was scratched, Graham Motions Lion Dancer won in the 3rd at Laurel, and his Broad River has been scratched in the 6th.

Congratulation to the Motion barn for Lion Dancer's win!

Hello out there to all FFOBs and Horse Lovers Everywhere!

Yes, it's me! I managed to survive what will probably be known as the worst storm to hit the Puget Sound area in a long time. Winds hit up to 80MPH, and there are still hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses out of power. They are likely to be in the dark for up to a week. My power went out for several hours, but SnoPUD, our power company, manged to get us back on line at the height of the storm. My hat is off to the repair crews out in the field, but I worried about their safety and lives as they worked in 60-80MPH winds. A very dangerous job indeed! Puget Sound Energy had to call their crews back during the storm because it was too dangerous for them to be out like that! Please continue to pray for these guys and gals who have a very long job ahead of them!

More later, but I am still catching up on all of this! Laura S. in Very Battered Washingtom State!

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Sally...Anti-Slaughter Issues...says please read this and give your input...

just did mine...
thanks

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Sally...discussion and chat...
then you will see it..i will go back and make sure...

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Sally...discussion and chat...
then you will see it..i will go back and make sure...

discussion and chat.

then you will see we can help you spread the word, etc.

Joan - Found it - took the survey - posted in comments to pass the anti slaughter bill!!

Thanks!!

XXOO

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Purrs to my kitty friends Felix and Lola - hang in there guys, your humans love you.

I'm a little off today - happens all the time when I don't eat - my people were really worried last night. I ate a little this morning and feeling better.

Thanks for all the prayers and candles -

BDude

Hello all! A room with a view! Wow! How Wonderful! Great for Barbaro's mental health and well-being...Thanks Mrs. Jackson and Alex for your updates. They are greatly appreciated. Claire on the Olympic Peninsula, Wa state

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okay fans...like Sally and I did...please do the survey..and put comment section..pass anti-horse slaughter bill.

also...I am returning a letter to Sen. Hutchison, United States Senate, Washington, DC 20510-4304, if anyone else wants to write her...

thanks.

Precious Barbaro: Thanks to our Father for another comfortable night and may He give you yet another comfortable day of healing.
Father, thank you for the "Miracle of Barbaro"

Glad to hear you have another room "with a view". You deserve only the best that the world has to offer.

Lost in the Fog: My angel, how I miss you. Love you, beautiful.
Father, thank you for "The Fog"

Barbaro Team: May you all have yet another day of love and peace for you, yours and your "furry" ones.

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I'm trying to read the comments while I'm working and they have been great......so much laughter and happiness "eluding" (this is a word isn't it) from you guys... I'm am so happy and thankful to my Father everyday for bringing you guys into my life thru our Precious Barbaro. May the happiness and "silliness" continue. You guys are great and I love each and everyone of you.

FYI: STILL VOTING FOR PICTURE OF THE YEAR ON 2 SCREENS.........CAN'T TELL WHAT THE PERCENTAGE IS THOUGH!!!!

"Please Pray for the Horses"

"No Horse Left Behind"

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Designgirl - you are sooooo fired for losing my trenchcoat, red ruby slippers and sunglasses while I was at lunch. You are also cut off from the Barbarmopolitans. I'm going to have to call the 'posse' to find my stuff. I have to be ready for incognito faxing when the new bunch of senators arrive.

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JOAN,
Done.

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Kathy J.

You can't fire Designgirl. She's working for ME!!!!!

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renee: thank you ma'am

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JOAN,
You are very welcome, my pleasure.

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Kathy - Captain Carrot is on it!!! If Pamie was here she could put out an APB on your missing items. Perhaps someone at work is playing a joke on you - send me there names - an investigation will be started.

XXOO

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Sally,
It's Barbaro I saw him do it.

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Sally

Check Barbaro's stall first. I bet he's got them stashed, just trying to drive Kathy J. crazy (which he knows as well isn't a far "drive" at all).

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should read "which he knows as well as WE DO"

sheesh, I botched my own joke.

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Well I cannot start an investigation if Barbaro has the missing items. I could not do that to him. If he does in fact have the missing items then its OK with me. This investigation is closed!

XXOO

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I think he left my stuff in his temporary stall in the corner under the hay. I'll bet he's wishing he had the sunglasses now that he's got a bigger window.

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Serves you right Cora!

###Where did all the other posters go....???....Don't answer!!!

Posted by D'Anne in NC at December 15, 2006 5:25 PM

This sent me right to: (tune of Where Have All The Flowers Gone?)

"Where did all the posters go -
Long time passing;
Where did all the posters go -
Long time ago;
Where did all the posters go?
Alex replaced them - every one -
So everybody will know
How much we love Barbaro.

(I love the original, don't you? We sang it recently onstage; people love it as much now as they did in the 60's...)

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Thanks D'Anne and Renee for the Hannukah greetings; and Renee, you really cracked me up with that delicious pun - Happy Challa days. Wish I'd thought of that! Is that an original, or from some ethnic greeting card? This provides an opportunity to infiltrate yet another nice Yiddish word into our parlance - might as well expel some Challah! Challah is the traditional braided egg-twist bread. Interesting history, and recipe, in Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challah

CJ

Bee Charmer and Wood Be Willing both scratched at Calder.

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Cora, Thanks for backing me up. I'm proud to be working for you!

Kathy J, I have good news and bad news . . . The good news - I found everything! The shoes, the trenchcoat AND the sunglasses! The bad news . . . you know how you just had the trenchcoat drycleaned? Well, Miss Mocha was wearing it all when she was pitching manure muffins at the ex-senators. It will need to be "refreshed" before you wear it to Congress . . . unless of course you want to "cause a big stink in Washington".

AND I like my Barbarmopolitans and I'm having another one now!

Below is the link to the survey posted on the DB. It is important to take it.

Survey

Ro & Brady

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C Jaffe,
All mine I worked for five wonderful Jewish Doctors and when they came in on Christmas week. Thats what I said to them. They all loved it. What great Docs.

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Barbaro has re-opened Barbaro's Bistro. He also regrets his bad attitude toward the ex-Senators, but he felt that since they did nothing to help stop the slaughter of American horses, that he, an American horse, did not have to serve them.

I wholeheartedly agree! Barbarmopolitans for everyone!

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Barbaro for President. I already voted.

For those of you that don't visit the forum, I wanted to repost this UPDATE and NEWS ON DREAM ASTER!!!

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As you know last month we were talking and wondering about the last 2 foals of Ferdinand. Shuttle Girl and Dream Aster .

I had found Dream Aster and posted this and we all wanted to get her and make sure she was safe.. It was clear she did not want to race anymore and we worried what would happen to her. We even tried to claim her!!

Because of all the "activity" and such her owner/trainer raised the price up on her and was "sitting on her". Those that were working on this decided the best thing was to back off and let things cool down and go another avenue.. So that is what we all did.. Many many things took place 'behind the scenes' so here is the results!!!!

Our Dear FOB Otherlyn was able to contact Mr Whitfield, congressman from KY .. His wife and him were locating and buying Ferdinand offspring to keep his bloodline intact. He was most gracious that she contacted him, as he said (as quoated from otherlyn):

""He expressed gratitude for my part in leading him to Dream Aster. He said that, had it not been for me letting him know about her, and the help from the FOBs in locating her, he would never have been able to get her."""

Mr Whitfield has purchased her and she is on her way to her "daddy's Ferdinands" owners!!! She will be loved and cared for from the same people that bred and owned Ferdinand. She will be retired and allowed to be a horse again, maybe someday a broodmare.. That we don't know but we are assured that she will return "home" and remain there the rest of her days.

I have asked for pictures of her when she gets "home" so as soon as I have them I will post them for you.

now to find the other one (we still think is in Japan), Shuttle Girl (the very last foal born) as she will have the same chance to come home..

Thank you ALL for what you have done here and offlist!! WE DID IT!!! Dream Aster is back home...

BIG PAT ON THE BACK to otherlyn who made the calls to Mr Whitfield on Dream Aster!!! she got further than I did!!

Great JOB!! We have another sucess story to remember. Ferdinand is smiling down on all of us!!! We did this in his memory.. and in memory of all the other TB's that lost their life in the slaughter house.. may this disgrace end soon!!!!!

Tears of happpiness and tears of sorrow, but from those tears and sorrow came some goodness!

Below is the link to the survey posted on the DB. It is important to take it.

Survey

Ro & Brady
Posted by Rosemarie at December 15, 2006 8:22 PM

I will go and read it, but due to some pervasive cookie issues, I am unable to post at TWF/DB. If I answer here in Comments, can somebody please copy it and post in appropriate place at Forum? Or could somebody connected with the survey, please email me (click on my name below, will lead to my addy) so I can respond? THANK YOU all. CJ

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Designgirl

We don't have to worry about cleaning that trench coat. It will be fine just as it is. Miss Kathy definitely likes to make a big stink with the Congressmen, that's why she needed it in the first place.

Here you go CJ.

100 hours survey

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BEAUTIFUL!!! God is still on our side, Mary...and Ferdinand is certainly smiling ear to ear...

Mary L. Thank you for sharing that story. I'm so happy about the outcome. Ferdinand is surely sounding a heavenly nicker.

Mary L - that is great news. Thanks Otherlyn for your aid in getting her home where she belongs. Will look forward to seeing photos of her at home and relaxing. If she has babies fine - if she doesn't thats fine too. As long as she is doing what she wants and that is definately not racing.

Good Job everyone!!!!

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So there's Barbaro, in his nice new stall drive thru bistro business going well and guess what happened? A customer came to the drive thru and ordered some Barbaro-choco ice cream. It was Tyra Banks! She took one look at Barbaro in his cool sunglasses and red sequined bow tie and offered him a modeling job on the spot!

So there he is, in a lounge chair with the diamond studded sunglasses on, sipping a Barbarmopolitan and nodding his head, his mane blowing in the wind, he gets up from the lounge to dance with Tyra to the tune "I'm bringing sexy back".

Poor Miss Mocha passed out! She just couldn't take it!

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Mary L wonderful news I am in tears. Hope you can find Shuttle Girl. Thank you for letting us know. What can I do to help?

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No way...I'm getting that trenchcoat freshed up. I've asked miss Mocha to leave the manure patties in the pockets. I'd like to leave one on the desk of each deserving senator. Frist first.

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Can someone keep an eye on the drive-thru window for a little while . . . Two days in a row they interrupt me at work - wanting me to work! The nerve! I'll be back, Cora, you're in charge.

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Hmm, an employee bossing the boss, now how does that figure????

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Designgirl will have everyone sloppy drunk before the day is out.

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Disregard the queries in mine of December 15, 2006 8:33 PM - wrote it before I went to the survey at DB. Now that I've been there, I see it has an automatic "submit" button and I don't need to be able to post at DB. Sorry, I should have gone there before asking for help. So the moral of the story is, a person can respond to the survey even if unable to post at DB. CJ (btw, I get an "error" message whenever I use any link to DB, but it takes me where I want to go when I click my "refresh" button.)

It is so wonderful that Barbaro continues his great progress of healing.
I must say, though, that I am worried about when he leaves New Bolton. I think the Jacksons said he would not be going home with them -- my heart goes out to him. I want him to be around the people who have been there daily -- the Jacksons, Michael, and Peter. Going to Kentucky won't allow that to happen.
As we have learned from Barbaro, horses, especially him, have hearts, souls, and are very, very smart.
Much Love to Barbaro, and Many Thanks to the Jacksons, Alex, Dr. Richardson, Michael, Peter, all the staff at New Bolton, and anyone else who has been there for Barbaro.
Hope you all have a joyous, peaceful, and love filled holiday and new year.
Rosmarie.Oak Park,IL

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Thanks, Cora. CJ

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Cora I fired her once and you re-hired her. The ball is in your court. Maybe Lawyer Ron should write her a new contract - only the Boss Hoss can tell us what to do!

Joan - thank you for the survey info. I have voted and submitted. Let's hope they get into the right hands.

Here is a saying that ootherlyn just posted on the thread on the forum:

(brought some tears to my eyes!)

Smile down from heaven, Dear Ferdinand...swift red flame, and gentle giant. Your spark still flashes in the eyes of your "children." Your legacey lives on in honor, in peaceful pastures.

Jo at TB Friends

##Mary L
That is so heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing.

Judy

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Mary L,
What a heart touching story. Good Luck.

Kathy J,
Sloppy drunk....where?, who?

Mary L - just read your update on Dream Aster, thanks for letting everyone know, there are still some stories with happy endings.

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Oh - Mary L, thanks so much for filling us in with the happy ending re Ferdinand's daughter, Dream Aster. I am KVELLING MIT NACHAS - and you got me crying again. Another horse that Barbaro saved. The Barbaro Effect in action. Thank you Mary L for stirring up the search for Dream Aster in the first place, and to Otherlyn for successfully making the contact with the people who are dedicated to preserving Ferdinand's progeny. What a great story! Hope we will get to see pictures.

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

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Debbie L.A. - thank you again for today's link to Jo's daily letter. God bless he and Cathy they are such wonderfully devoted people.

thank you for everthing............my lil Pepper passed away three years ago...she sould have live 20 years she passed the Rainbow Bridge at too earkyprig6522

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2006/12/15/SPGMDMVVFM1.DTL

Two horses died today at Bay Meadows track in Northern Ca. and they closed down the track for the day. Article is in SF Chronicle .
Comments were that the track should not have been raced on, due to slippery conditions.

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Well, the weather outside is frightful
But the view is so delightful
Of the open sky and some snow.
There you go...Barbaro...Ho Ho Ho!

...OK, FOBs... let's add some verses

Goodnight Barbaro, sleep well..happy thoughts and dreams...

Goodnight you Fans of Barbaro,

Thanks for the laughter, the tears, the joy, the good work, just everything...and the united of bonding of friendship, of course...Fans of Barbaro.

We are happy for the upbeat report. Thank you, Mr. Alex, and lovely Mrs. Jackson.

Please remember all the requests on the board, animals in need, animals sick, animals that need a good home...animals that need to be saved from brutality.

Everyone have a wonderful weekend..Take care, be happy, be safe.

God Bless Each of You.

I see Mocha out there dancing,
dressed in red and fancy,

ok someone pick up the rest of this

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but with no place to go,
Barbaro, Barbaro, Barbaro!

Next....

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Susan O. SOON we shall have more happy stories. that will be when the American Horse Protection Bill will PASS and no more horses send to slaughter.

Then we can all band together to help support the rescues in our states to make sure no more horses are left to suffer and die from abuse and neglect. They will need our help and support.. All horses deserve to die with dignity and with love. Retirement should be happy care free lives..

Even when this Bill PASSES, we will still have much to do!! We have seen great things in the last few months from the FOB's, and it will NOT stop!!!

(and there is a Ohio horse we are trying to save also, 5 yr old TB named Lone star miss..) I was SHOCKED to see that she ended up with a Broker in PA... thread is under 12/15 http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages/?msg=3146.1

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...she's a'winkin' and mooing low
There ya go, Barbaro, Ho Ho Ho

now comes the next part...

Amen Mary L. It will not stop!

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Where is Leslie in MN when we need a clever songwriter??

JO; Sorry I fell asleep LOL. I don't have a list of his horses. I just know about them when they come up on my DRF watch list. What the heck is going on? I dont even stay up for the races anymore because it seems like they scratch 80% of the time. I am now prepared to be disappointed so I am NOT disappointed. I just figure that they are going to be scratched from now on/

Barbaro Barbaro Barbaro
winking and a blinking and a nickering and a nackering.

I tried.

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Remember now, it's to the tune of "Let it Snow"

Oh, no...Skum was one of the horses who died yesterday? It's heartbreaking that two had to be euthanised, but I had a real soft spot for Skum. And they died because of poor track conditions :-(

Dr R can be quite remarkable
dressed as Santa he is not forgetable

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Cora,

I left you in charge - because you're the boss. I would NEVER boss the boss! Please don't fire me. I need the money to support my barbarmopolitan addiction! Although I have been told I don't work and play with others, and I really don't like sharing my crayons!

Besides, that last thing with Tyra and Barbaro was funny! Everybody party at Barbaro's Bistro! Barbarmopolitans for everyone!

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Jo What a terrible name for a race horse......SKUM???? Or does it have another meaning???

Jo,
It's too sad, these tracks need to pay attention to what is going on so the horses don't get hurt.

###Sally But everyone will know who "Sata" is ...because of the blue booties!!!

there is a sleigh outside my window
filled with mints the color of the rainbow

###Sata...Santa's twin bro!!! lol

some on everyone - I'm throwing out the lines - someone needs to but this together so it sounds like a real song. HELP ME!!

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When they finally go outside
they'll be trotting around in the snow
and if you listen really close
you'll hear Mocha mooing Barbaro

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Sally,
Who dressed Dr.R. like Santa? How cute he would be with his nice smile.

Both Hard Spun and Mr Boxcar were entered in the Nursery Stakes today!

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Designgirl

Don't worry, I would never fire you. That was Kathy J. who wanted to do that.

We need you here to write songs for us.

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As their coats are slowly drying
you can still hear Mocha sighing
about a thoroughbred we all know
Barbaro Barbaro Barbaro

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Oh Miss Mocha finds you delightful, but a union would be just frightful.
So that match won't work anyhow . . .
she's a cow,
she's a cow,
she's a cow.

Looks like Tim's Secretly Taken finished 4th!!!

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Cora,
You're spanking Kathy J. today.

###Cora
SMMMMMMMMMMMMMMooth!

you guys are so much better at this than I am - lol

D'Anne...that's why I loved him. I remember we were commenting about his name the last time he raced and wondering why he was given this name! Here is the pedigree online entry...

"Fractured his left front ankle while battling for the lead in 2nd race on 12/14/06 at Bay Meadows on a muddy unsafe track. Was the 2nd of 2 horses to break their ankles and both were euthanized. The other was a 3 year old filly named Dancing Rose. The rest of the card was canceled"

Here's the entry for Dancing Rose...

"Fractured her right front ankle at the 1/2 mile pole on a muddy track at Bay Meadows on Dec. 14, 2006 and was euthanized."

These were wasted lives!

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See, I wrote that verse before I even read your posts! I've got your back Cora! Our verses rock!

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Renee - see Designgirl is getting everyone drinking again.

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D'Anne (Sata) that sounds like Santa's 'evil' twin!! LOL.

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Good verse Cora - how long did that take you???

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I almost soaked my keyboard with tea again.

That makes "She's a cow" sound like an insult. LOL

###Kathy J
Sata Claws.....

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I just scrolled down and typed it. No biggie.

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Here's the middle part:

When they finally kiss, "Hay-llo"
Though a little bit out-of-the-norm;
In their eyes will be such a glow,
Of a frienship so sweet and warm...

Huge thanks and holiday best wishes to the Jacksons, Barbaro and everyone at NBC......and Alex, thanks so much for continuing to maintain the site.....I enjoy reading about your early morning adventures as well.......:)))

Thanks to all involved in keeping all of us informed.

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Cora, expellling tea on your keyboard? We'll have to get a ruling on that. CJ, wasn't that just limited to nachos and other snacks?

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D'Anne that sounds like something else to go on the senators dinner plates.

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Yes, and I believe Cheetos came up as well!!

Here comes Barbaro
Here comes Barbaro
right down NBC's lane.
He's on the move and he wants his grass so he's
dragging Dr. D. again.
He doesn't care how cold it is or how long he has been out
if he doesn't get to graze when he wants to
he will bite and pout.

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You can expel anything you choose, so long as in your heart you are full of joy for something good done by and/or happening to someone you love. It's all in the intent. But of course I am not the final arbiter . . . CJ

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After the second kiss Bobby sighed
"she's so young"
But heck, I just can't
resist her tongue!

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Otherlyn

That was PERFECT!!

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Kathy J,
That could be fun. It's Friday.

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Did you guys fall off the planet???

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Renee - TGIF!! Our Barbaro will be star gazing out his window tonight...with a Barbarmopolitan in his hand (if Designgirl has her way).

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Hay FOBs....the Barbaro carols are indeed great fun. You all are so fun, and talented.

I will take this little bit of fun with me today....to off set the saddness of the breakdowns.

Please don't think me irreverent for interjecting "Let it Snow" into the sad news of this day.

We may be grateful for eachother, for Barbaro's view, and for the good work that the BARBARO EFFECT is producing. Working to end slaughter, do more rescues, and promote safer tracks...etc.

Have a great night, ALL, and Dear Barbaro, Barbaro, Barbaro....(she's a cow...she's a cow....she's a cow....really "milking" the humor).

Gotta love it!

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D'Anne...nope we just don't have anything else to do while we wait in line for your swing.

###Kathy J,Renee, the missing misses: Cora and Designgirl..

I will return later...it's been fun!!

I saw Mocha kissing Barbaro
underneath the carrot wreath last night
They didn't see me peep, 'cause they were kissing oh so deep
I thought that they were tucked up in their stalls and fast asleep.
Then I saw Mocha tickle Barbaro
underneath his star so snowy white
Oh what a sight it would have been, if the doctor had only seen
Mocha kissing Barbaro last night.

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Good Night Otherlyn. Have a safe weekend.

Thanx Alex for the update and thanx to Mrs. Jackson for so graciously keeping us informed via you.

Our baby has a window!!!! woooohoooo...I was so upset when I heard he had been moved back to his old quarters, but now I feel lots better *LOL*..I mean a fellow has to have something to look at besides the nurses.

Hey sweetie pie!..You had ACN and I am happy! Hope you have a good day, with lotsa goodies, visitors. Hope we can see a pic of you soon with your new shooooosie. Hugs and smooochies, babycakes!

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Kathy J,
I have a vision of him laying in his stall on his hay all comfy,looking out his window and being at peace, and then his eyes close.

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Goodnight Otherlyn, I wish we would see you here more often. We don't get to talk to you enough.

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The end of a perfect day Renee!!

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Good night Otherlyn.

Bye bye D'Anne.

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Yeah...shhhhhhh the boy is sleeping.

with sugarplums dancing in his head

shhhhhh

The Puissance at Olympia was nail-biting!! John and Robert Whitaker were two of three joint winners after jumping 7ft 4!! I'm so pleased for them after the heartbreak they went through when they lost Nepos Van Limbo last month.

Oh Hey Guys!!!!

I am at work and totally buried today...but I checked in and see you are working on a great song. My brain is fried right now...keep going guys...I know you can do it!! Its great so far!

Even if ya cant get the whole thing, put what you have in the Forum - Holiday SOngs for Barbaro ...we want to keep these songs.
I have also put out a feeler to Rachel to see if she would print them and deliver them next week to NBC. If she cant, maybe I will mail them on Monday.

You go guys!

Leslie in MN

JO; Hey how come everyone was scratched? Was the track bad?

All the rumblekiddens are a purring
not even a mouse is a stirring
Santa is not to far away
he is hiding in Barbaro's hay

Barbaro,

You have ACN and I will check on you in the morning. I love you so very much sweet prince.

Prayers to Erin and her family and ALL that need them. May God watch over you all.

Good night everyone, thanks for the laughs!!

BLB!!!

FOB FOREVER!!

Karen - TN

Lynda...I think they switched the races from turf to a very sloppy (sealed) dirt track.

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Sally's on a song roll!!
Barbaro is schnoooozzing!

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I have a question that is totally not horse related.

Does anyone know how long I need to keep old paid bills and such? I'm cleaning out my closet and I have boxes of all that stuff for the last 5 years - do I really need to keep it???

XXOO

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I've always heard that you should keep no less than three years, but preferably 5.

Did anyone know that the UPenn Message board is back up? I just left a message.

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This just came in my email:

We just received word from our publisher that the new release date for the "Kentucky Derby 132 Review" has been pushed back to the first of the year. We sincerely apologize that the book will not arrive before Christmas, but we will work as fast as we can to have it shipped by early January.

Attached is a downloadable certificate that can be presented in lieu of the book in the event that you had hoped to give it as a holiday gift. Although we know this is not an adequate replacement, we hope that having something physical to give will serve as a temporary remedy to the problem.

Please feel free to call us at (502) 473-1046 with any questions or concerns. Again, we extend our most sincere apologies for the inconvenience, and as always, we appreciate your continuing patience and support.

Sincerely,

The Secretariat.com Team

Barbaro, Sweet horse,
Have the best weekend. Enjoy your window and all the suns energy that you will get. Eat treats, graze and just enjoy your time. I love you very much. The Angels are with you to play and keep you safe and warm.

Have a good Weekend Everyone.
What a great week we had. Peaceful pastures.

The NBC party is a going
the eggnog is a flowing
Marita is doing a dance
Does Barbara dare take a chance

Dr. Kathy is doing a rumba
Dr Dean is doing the samba
The nurses are doing the twist
and Santa is checking his list

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Good night Renee. Have a safe weekend.

Good Night Sweet Prince. Peppermint Dreams and Carrot Wishes. Please whistle at Miss Mocha this weekend - it will make her feel so good! Enjoy your holiday treats and limit your nipping to senators only.

Good Night FOB's. Prayers to all (Felix, BDude) furkids who are ailing and need them.

Alex, thank you for us.

Dear Barbaro
Just got the new People Magazine-Best and Worst of 2006 issue- just came today dated Dec. 25. Love the photo of you and Dr. R on page 138! What a handsome boy you are!!!

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I LOVE that the story of Barbaro is one of the top 5 stories of the year, per People Magazine's issue dated 12/25/06. Anybody have a link for that? THANKS. CJ

SAD NEWS
Hall of Fame Trainer Scotty Schulhofer Dead at 80
by Leslie Deckard

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36741

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Joyce Moore - great letter to AQHA. If I still belonged (as I did when I had a QH), I'd be telling them to take my membership and shove it, right about now. Would you please repost to today's comments? And also put on DB? Want to see that get maximum circulation. Thanks, dear. Hope Skip remains well and that you are past the worst with losing Alexis. (did I get those names right?)

Does anybody know members of the AQHA and/or the pro-slaughter vet associations, who personally disagree with the "official" position of the respective groups? Would like to hear from some of those, and have them communicate with the political powers that be.
THANKS - CJ

What a day of contrasts.
Two unnecessary deaths at Bay Meadows. I applaud the jockeys for saying "No more"...please don't let tracks open when weather is that bad...

On Forum, AnnieLouky has posted that 3 of the 4 stranded babies are safe and secure now; tragically, the black colt died. He is the colt who was literally starving in the feedlot. He made it to a foster home and was safe and secure in his last days.

What kind of person breaks up a mare and foal, kills the mare and leaves the foal to starve? I want to look the people responsible in the face and ask them that. I want to ask them how they live with themselves, how they sleep at night. Whether they have any children and is this the kind of thing they want their children to do as well.

BUT, we have Otherlyn, Mary L's and Mr. Whitfield's triumph with Dream Astor. This is huge. WELL DONE, Mary L and Otherlyn! WELL DONE!!!

If you haven't done so yet, will you email the people at the Ferdinand Fund and let them know?

ACN...and more we pray. I love you Barbaro ...grow hoof Grow!

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Sally in Key West, FL

I used to work for the Internal Revenue Service, and it has been awhile since I left, but I suggest you call the IRS Hotline at 1-800-829-1040 and ask them for advice. Make sure you get and write down the employee's name, badge number, time and date when you call for your answer, and take written notes on what he/she tells you. This is for your protection, in case you follow the advice given and it turns out to be wrong. If I were you, I would keep your records for a while longer, in case you are audited, then you will have proof to back up what you put down on your tax return. If you have a tax preparer, ask him/her for advice, too. It may cost you more, but it is better to be safe than sorry! GOOD LUCK!

Laura S. in Battered and Beaten-Up Washington State!

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We are all seeking maximum exposure re anti-slaughter issues - so I am reposting this from Sharonlynn. Note - this is re a DIFFERENT letter in a DIFFERENT online newspaper, than the one of hers I told you about earlier today in my post at December 15, 2006 6:47 PM. Excerpt from Sharon's post from the last cached batch:

Hello Fellow Fans of Barbaro. I have a few minutes to stop by and let you know that I had another letter published about slaughter. I wrote this the week before the Senate dismissed. But, it has a comments section and some pro slaughter have decided to voice up. I did have a Vet confirm what I said was true, so check it out, I got us an opening to voice out and hopefully the right people will read our comments and get the horses a vote early next year.

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/local/35619.php

Alex, great job on reporting,,,way to go! As if you weren't busy enough already LOL .....

Posted by: sharonlynn at December 15, 2006 8:45 AM

Alex - can you please make the URL blue? (thanks for doing that with prior ones for me, btw), and if you link in your update to the other one, please link to this one as well. We need all the exposure we can get!

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

Laura S - thanks for your advise. I only do an EZ1040A every year so if I was audited I don't know what they would be looking for except my W2's and tax returns (which I have for the last 10 years). But I will keep for a while longer.

Thanks!!

XXOO

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Cora,

Thanks for posting that about the Derby book. I was wondering where mine was. I ordered it in Nov. Good to know. Thanks..

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So sad about Scotty Schulhofer. A friend of mine used to work for him and liked him very much. A loved one passing is always difficult, but especially so during this time of year.

My condolences to his family.

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Susan E.

I had mentioned about Congressman Whitfield 2 days ago here on this site but I had no idea it was because of our very own FOB's help that he was able to get one of Ferdinand's offspring, Dream Astor!!

I can't believe all the things the FOB's have done in such a short time. INCREDIBLE!!

So I had to repost your words:

"BUT, we have Otherlyn, Mary L's and Mr. Whitfield's triumph with Dream Astor. This is huge. WELL DONE, Mary L and Otherlyn! WELL DONE!!!"

WOW!

Carol
San Diego

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Thank you Alex for the link to the horses who left us this year so that we can remember and pay our respects. They all made me cry, but particularly the picture of Precisionist--had me sobbing. What sweet faces.

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Susan E--I find myself wondering what causes people to be so cruel too, because I can't fathom hurting a helpless creature.

Like you, I have to just look at the bright side of humanity, a good example every single person on this board. Where else can you go to get a prayer for your cat that nobody has even met? There are some big hearts here.

AND--I truly believe in karma, what goes around comes around, whatever you want to call it. Someday people who abuse those not able to defend themselves will somehow have to explain it.

Off my soapbox now, may you and Felix the Wonder Panther have a snuggle filled weekend. I will be thinking of you...

SLOW IS BEAUTIIFUL..
I;m going at tell ya another time..
.'the song of the heart.
..who you trully are??
..ya got to find your heart song
All by yourself..
Another mouthful of alfalfa,..please..
SLOW IS BEAUTIFUL/-----------
Munch everybody ---
Talk to me..
Get up ,clap your hands dancing to the beat..
One world ,once voice
TOGETHER.RRR..
CHOMP
MINTS---please-
.singing a song of the heart.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
..SLOW IS BEAUTIFUL.....

I HEAR YOU, BARBARO,
VELVET CHAMPION..OF OUR TIME
Adapted from prince;'s new recording -cut one,
From Happy Feet
..or in our case
Happy hooves
..also works for happy feet,cub reporter..--.
When in doubt
,lay down..any time ,any place.
It does the trick.
. World ,therefore,
Can come to you...snort ,muunch.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
SLOW IS BEAUTIFUL..
Come on, now ,
Put
Your hooves
In the air ...
Now--

In the light and in the dark,
Martita

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Susan E.

About the slaughter people and if they have children, I feel sorry for the kids if they do. I can't see people that cruel being loving to anyone. I don't understand how anyone could have a loving, kind bone in their body and sit back and watch a foal starve.

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Cindy A--I think just punishment would be to let this group of FOBs have a few minutes with them!!!

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Julie L and Cindy A,
You're right.

I too believe in karma, and to quote a wise friend (sorry, Alex): "Karma is a mutha."

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Susan E--you made me laugh out loud. Thanks for ending my week with a smile!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Mary L., Otherlyn, and Congressman Whitfield - thanks for your loving actions which will make it a Merry Christmas for Dream Aster. Amazing!

Thanks to all who are writing, publishing, and directing us to places and ways we can continue working on anti slaughter. Thanks to all who are supporting rescues/rehabs/adoptions all over the place.

Thanks to Alex (and everyone) for keeping us informed and aware of racing industry news, which makes us that much more likely to make a difference.

Hope Barbaro can feel the powerful positive feedback of his "effect." It is happening in front of and behind the scenes. He is truly a force to be reckoned with!!

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Julie L and D'Anne:
Thank you for asking about me yesterday. Tuesday was ok, but Wednesday, Thursday and this morning were hell - I know that Mary L who has been thru this so many times, will attest to that. All that is lacking now is energy - I had no idea it would feel like this.
You are both sweet for asking

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LINDA H - good to hear from you, sad to hear that you're having such a rought time! I admire your courage, and just remember that you have loads of loving friends and support here at Alex's place.

...and a little love-nip from Barbaro himself to inspire you!
Nancy

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Nancy -
Alex's place? I love that!
I have been off the board for days now - has WebDaddy decided when he is shutting down for the holiday?
Thanks for your thoughts and good vibes. Kinda need them right now.

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Hi Linda

It's great to see you back on the board. I hope the difficult days pass quickly and you're back to feeling good real soon.

Picture Barbaro nickering at Miss Mocha through his window to the world. Ain't (inter-species) love grand? Laughter isn't the best medicine, love is. ACN, great! Thanks Alex for info on our poster boy feature in People Magazine, even if he IS a horse.

Peggy in AZ

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HAY Linda H and Nancy CT, good to see you!
Hang in there, Linda. The FOBs have got your back.

Hiya, Bobbey! Great reading that your special pal Dr. Kathy A. got to visit you earlier. And what a great photo tonight of your human Mum holding your shiny new gift. Mrs. J. looks radiant! And what an X-Mas tree for NBC. Do you like to look out the window of your "new" old digs? May your evening be a golden one, sweet prince. Do you get another bath tomorrow? Hugs, pets, & "scratches" from your pals in CT - Robyn, Brent, & Nikita

#### To Linda H.: Sorry that the latter part of this week has been so rough. May the spirit of Barbaro bathe you in warmth and comfort, paisana.
To Mary L.: Thanks for sharing the wonderful news about Otherlyn's life-saving work with Ferdinand's daughter. Simply amazing!
To Laura S.: You should consider the "right coast" for relocation.
To Sally in Key West: Don't know why I had it in my head that you need to retain seven years of financial records.
To Steve: A relief that BDude has a better day.
To Susan E.: Thinking of you & Felix, your "panther".
To Rosemary: I think that some severe penalty should be imposed when an animal is killed or severly injured. Many killers of people initially killed or tortured animals and no action was taken to stop the progression of violence. But it makes sense to give at least a measure of latitude to a judge to decide what is best in a particular situation.
Good night and peace to all FsOB! RMH ####

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Robyn:

Back atcha paisana
It will get better

Barbaro-You're the MAN! Hope you had a good Friday---don't get too wild tonight! We continue to pray daily for your recovery. Take it easy, Boss Horse. Hope you have a great Saturday.

On a sad note, here in Kentucky, a small pup was found hog-tied and with his mouth tied also, lying in the middle of the road. A trucker found him and after about 15 minutes was able to untie him. He's now at a Humane Society. In Lexington Wednesday, a dog was shot with an arrow in it's own back yard. Sadly that dog did not survive. What is our world coming to?

Barbaro, I love you.

Alex-Thanks for all you do for us.

Dr. Richardson-Thanks for your skill and knowledge

Mr. & Mrs Jackson & Micheal-Thanks for loving Barbaro so much.

Good Night from the Horse Capitol of the World

Kim
Kentucky

Barbaro, your destiny in life was not to win The Triple Crown although we know you could have if it wasnt for the accident. Your destiny was to bring people from all over the world to unite. Unite for the betterment of horse racing and unite people in prayer. We love your spirit, courage, beauty, attitude and yes even your mischief at times. Your legacy will last generations and you will never be forgotten. You will always be remembered as a Champion of eart.

Voting for NTRA Racing Moment of The Year is underway - Barbaro is listed three different times/catagories. Keeping the vigil is one of them.

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=68259&subsec=1

Love, Light and Protection for Barbaro

God bless everyone represented on this board. From storm-soaked Linda H to Alex, Dream Aster, Mary S and her good words. Marita nad her brilliance. Sallly in KW, Jock4Hire, dedigngirl7, CJ, Lynda Pellitteri. Alex. Little Felix the Panther and BFDude. The Big Boss Horse himself. I missed lots of folks but thanks to you, too.

Please enojoy your weekend in good health, enjoy your rooms with a view, and take comfort in the community that cares for each and every one, 4 legs to 2. We'll get there, with the good changes for horse safety and protection, it's in the wind.


Peace, Susan

Hello All!

A room with a view! Wow how wonderful!

Thank you Alex and Mrs. Jackson for your updates, they are greatly appreciated.
Claire in WA state

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Thanks for all the good messages about Dream Aster and also to all who was involved in it (ESP to Mr Whitfield a BIG advocate for the "cause" and who has met Mrs Jackson also!!)

I am still pinching myself to know that she is home with Ferdinands owners. What a lucky lady!!

Ps, The FOB's also Saved another TB horse tonight, her name is Lone Star Miss. Her ransom has been paid and soon will be picked up at the brokers place and placed in a temp home until we work things out to get her to the rescue that is willing to take her. Another horse is free from the killers. I hope to meet her soon as she makes her journey ..

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Here's the link to the MO horse / NBC Christmas photo gallery:

MO horse/NBC Christmas photos

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CJ,

I'm doing ok. My young dog, Cody, still hasn't adapted to being alone. He's still looking for Alexis.

Skip's as ok as he's going to be. The arthritis is causing more of a problem at this point than the founder. He's still bright eyed and enjoys being handwalked around the property. Sometimes too much. He still feels good enough to try dragging me around and occasionally rears and comes down bucking. I know I won't be able to keep him comfortable for too much longer, so I just focus on TODAY and am thankful that I've had him for this long.

Thanks so much for asking!

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Never mind that last link. John dictated it wrong.

Try this one instead:

MO horse/NBC Christmas photos

###### Challenge ##### Repost ##

As 2006 comes to a close, many of us are now receiving membership renewals from various organizations. I'm issuing a challenge to all FOB's to investigate any organization you're involved with and find out what their stance on slaughter is.

As a long-time member of the AQHA, I simply cannot accept their harshly stated pro-slaughter stance. Following is my final letter to them.

December 14, 2006

American Quarter Horse Association
P.O. Box 200
Amarillo, TX 79168

Re: Membership

Dear AQHA,

Due to the AQHA’s stance in favor of slaughtering horses, I will no longer accept being associated with your organization.

I strongly encourage the AQHA to review its’ stance and to support legislation that will end the slaughter of horses in this country. Please ask yourselves how your support of slaughter impacts the youth involved in the AQHA. Is the message we want to send our children one which states that it is acceptable to use up a horse and then send it to a horrific death at a slaughter plant? Or, do we want to promote caring attitudes with a focus on responsibility for and to the horses?

Owning any animal comes with a cost, both financially and emotionally. Our responsibility to horses does not stop when a horses’ show or racing career end. Those who are not willing to make the final show of compassion by humanely ending the horses life by lethal injection performed by a licensed veterinarian, should not own horses, or other animals for that matter.

Each and every argument proposed by the pro-slaughter faction holds absolutely no truth. The facts are that horses will NOT suffer additional abuse or neglect if slaughter is made illegal as evidenced by various California humane organizations that have not seen any increase in such things since slaughter was banned in that state. Ending the slaughter of horses will NOT take away an individual’s personal property rights. Quite the opposite is true. Killer buyers will no longer be able to acquire horses at auctions by ‘promising’ sellers that their horses will ‘go to a good home’. Further, California experienced a 34% reduction in the theft of horses after slaughter was outlawed. Ending slaughter will NOT prevent owners from euthanizing horses but will end the purchase and dumping of these animals by the killers in order to make a few cents per pound. Ending slaughter will NOT cause thousands of horses to be abandoned. Nearly 90,000 horses were slaughtered in 2005. This is down from 300,000 just a few years ago. This means that some 200,000 were absorbed back into the industry. The movement to end the slaughter of horses does NOT involve the cattle industry. Cattle are raised as food animals, horses aren’t.

The vast majority of American’s are opposed to slaughtering horses. What will it take for the AQHA to stop viewing horses as disposable items and to understand that slaughter is not an alternative to providing appropriate care? Instead of fighting to continue the horrific practice of slaughtering horses, the AQHA should be focusing on ending over-breeding and the breeding of substandard horses. Most importantly, the AQHA, as the leading registry, is in a unique position to influence our youth. The question remains, which message does the AQHA want to send them.

Sincerely,

Joyce J. Moore

Alex
Thanks again to you and Mrs. Jackson for the updates.

So happy to hear about Ferdinand's "little girl", he must be looking down and feeling quite happy right now!

Bobby
Happy boy, enjoy your view, but don't get too excited if some gorgeous little filly walks by. I praise God as He continues to care for you and complete your healing. Please stay strong and happy. Have a warm, comfy night. I pray believing and expecting there will be more good reports on you tomorrow.

## So sad about the 2 horses at Bay Meadows - what a terrible waste of life. Can't ever get used to this.

Great news regarding Dream Aster - Rep. Whitfield is an awesome person. Hope he can lead us to victory right away next year.

Thanks to all who helped save the mare today. Another success story with so many more to save.

God bless you Barbaro and all horses who are scared and alone.

Barb m in Florida

Dear Barbaro, my beauty. I'm so happy to hear how well you are doing. You are one in a million. Your new home sounds great. Rest well and grow hoof grow. Hope you are having wonderful holidays. All my love to youXOXOXXXXXXXXXXTammi
Thanks Alex, Mrs. Jackson and all for the wonderful updates every day.

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Joyce Moore: You go, girl. Great letter. No surprise. Blessings to you and dear, bucking Skip.

CANDLE ALERT - BOBBY IS UNDER 1,000 !!!

Please light candles for Bobby, Mike, Erin, Denise, Linda H, Felix, Foggy, Opie, Pine I, Daisy, Lola, the rescued horses, the unrescued horses and all our human and animal friends who need some extra help.

Steve & BDude
FOB

Mary L,

I just read the wonderful news about Dream Aster. Thank you so much for the update. I have been wondering what happened since the thread was started in the forum. Since S1915 didn't pass, I will consider all the good news about Barbaro and Dream Aster as my most prized Christmas gift. Thank you, Dear Lord, for working through these wonderful people (Otherlyn, Rep. Whitfield, Mary L) to make this happen. I am just so proud of you and Otherlyn. Can't wait to see a picture of her.

Does anyone know what's on the cover of the People Mag. that has Barbaro in it? I want to find it. Others seem to have seen it.

Hello Barbaro,

I hope your place feels like "home" to you! I'm happy that there is a window for you with a view.

Will you please grab your blanket Honey? The bigger, fluffy one will be perfect. Because Minnesota has cooler air moving in, you get to have your blanket pulled up high on your neck! I worry.

May you dream sweet dreams tonight Barbaro with plenty of friendly faces, fun times and fantastic treats! Come to think of it, may your day tomorrow be much the same!

And don't forget Honey, the healing will continue through the night and strength will carry you through your day tomorrow.

I love you Barbaro. Sleep well and snuggle up. I'll be here in the morning to check on an update. If I'm too early, I'll be back. Good night Honey. XXOOx

Joyce,

Well put! I think you could sign all of our names to your letter! Just boggles my mind how an equine organization could condone horse slaughter! Just appalling!!

Alex,

Thanks again, for everything! Words can't describe how much you mean to all of us - you're a truly special person!!

Big B.,

Hope you continue to grow stronger each and every day. I look forward to seeing the day you are able to walk, trot, and run! Keep it up!

Hope all FOB's have a wonderful weekend!!

-Julie Z.

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Wonderful news about Dream Aster. When FOBs put their minds to something, the Barbaro effect does indeed take over. I hope she will live a happy life in the home where she belongs.

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Goodnight dearest Barbaro, our champion heart. Rest peacefully in your thick straw bed and dream of visits with special people, treats and special Lael grasses. You are so sweet to share your carrot wreath greentops with the other horses in the ICU. Gain strength daily and grow that hoof. May the Christmas star shine down on you and bless you moment to moment. You are greatly loved, Barbaro. Butterfly kisses from Bella, Gracie and me.

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Lynnette G's horse Snifter's Spirit just finished 3rd in the 7th at Sam Houston. (First time I ever watched a race on the internet, and not on TV.) So glad he did well and came home safe. Good good good! CJ

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Thank you Cora for the easy access to the MO Christmas Stocking, NBC tree and Christmas halter pictures. You did a wonderful service for all of us.

HE won, he won!! HE came in First!!!!
Way to go Snifters Spirit Way to GO!!!

He looked just like Barbaro in the homestretch.

Leslie in MN

CONGRATS TO LYNETTE - SNIFTERS SPIRIT WON TONIGHT!
AWESOME RACE!

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TOPAZ-I read that People mag is the Dec. 25th edition that came out today, am unsure what is on cover. I know that the Time mag has a student's desk on cover and it is the Dec. 18th edition. I am getting both tomorrow hopefully, if the Dad will cough up the pennies. Wallyworld(Walmart,of course) did not have either one yesterday but I found out they did not come out till today.

Linda H. -I have been thinking alot about you wondering how that nasty med is doin ya. My sis is finally getting adjusted to her pill form chemo meds, but has lost the majority of her eyebrows, but says she is not so sick as she was. She has been on nearly 1 mth now. Hope you will get better and anti nausea stuff will work and help you not be so doggone tired.Luv ya, and your emails too.

BARBARO-Goodnight sweet Big Ole Boy, love you very much

Prayers for all creatures great and small.

Eat Bdude, Bdudette, Felix EAT!!!

Barbaro - its really late and you better be in bed young man!!! You should be all snuggled in your straw with your blankie all tucked up in your front hooves. And you should be having carrot filled, happy horsie dreams. I love you my sweet boy.

XXOO and SCRATCHIES

Aunty Sally

OMG - what a surprise - On TVG just now, on "Bloodhorse News Break" -
JUST SAW VIDEO of BARBARO out grazing, seems to be a new one I've never seen before; he was out with a man I didn't recognize. They didn't show Barbaro's legs, but ran great closeups of head, looked gorgeous, head up looking very interested/intense, and down in the green grass, grazing. They quoted Dr. R about Barbaro getting out of NBC before too long, and saying that the right hind was healed. What a pleasant surprise to have that visual tonight!

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

Alex and Mrs Jackson,
Thank you two so much for the daily updates on Barbaro! Sweet dreams Barbaro!

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Cora,
You did a beautiful job!

Linda H. Prayers for you to feel better and BE better soon.

Prayers for all who need God's healing touch.

cindy a

To the tune of Chesnuts Roasting on an open fire.

Carrots roasting by an open fire
Nur ses mending to my toes.

Dreaming of

- my days wire to wire...

I won every race

- that Michael ever chose.

Everybody knows

I wanted to be triple king.

But,

it wasnt to be so.

Now,

it seems,

I'll do far greater things
than I could

ever dream to know.

I know that it's

been tough some days,
You've kept my spirits up

with all your loving ways.

To ev�ry F O B,

You're in my heart.

I know that you've been

here with me from the start.

And so, I'm offering this
Simple phrase

to every one of single one of you

Altho� it's been said

many times
Many ways;

�I love all of

you too"�

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I don't understand; Debra WI and Leslie in MN both reported that Snifter's Spirit (who was the number 3 horse) won the race (7th at Sam Houston), but I watched and it appeared the number 3 horse was third. What was I not seeing correctly? It was my first time watching on the internet; boy was I ever wrong! I was happy for him being 3rd! The horse that won that race, won it running away - way in front of the rest of the field - very impressive. I am confused (so what else is new? haha). CJ

Nope CJ
he won! Isnt that great?! That was him out in front just like Barbaro!!! Guess he even won some kind of trophy for it too. Lynn's exstatic!

Leslie in MN

Let me try that again with out the weird symbols

Carrots roasting by an open fire

Nurses mending to my toes.

Dreaming of

my days wire to wire...

I won every race

that Michael ever chose.

Everybody knows

I wanted to be triple king.

But,

it wasnt to be so.

Now,

it seems,

I'll do far greater things

than I could
ever dream
to know.

I know that it's

been tough some days,

You've kept my spirits up

with all your loving ways.

To every F O B,

You're in my heart.

I know that you've been

here with me

from the start.

And so,

I'm offering this Simple phrase

to every
single one of you

Altho it's been said
many times
Many ways

I love all of
you too

Love from Barbaro

Did you guys know about the other book on Barbaro on Amazon.com?

"Barbaro: The Horse Who Captured America's Heart" by Sean Clancy $17.79 Hardcover available for pre-order in May ??? (Our other comes in April.)

This author is the same one who Ms. Barbara D. Livingston collaborated with for "Saratoga Days" . Man, I am gonna be having to make a special Barbaro bookshelf just for books dedicated to our Big Ole Boy!! Our own David Letell is going to be having one on Amazon soon as well!!

Oops supposed to be "tending" Nurses Tending to my toes...

I'm up too late
sorry

Good Evening to all FFOBs and Horse Lovers Everywhere!
#####CANDLE ALERT FOR FUNNY!!!!!
I just lit a bunch of candles for Our Big Boss Top Horse, Felix, Bdude, and yes, Funny Face! I think Funny Face has been neglected, because she only had four candles burning! So my cats and I lit a bunch for her, too. Remember she is Bdude's sister, so let's not forget about her! She is a special little kitty, too! So while we are all lighting candles for Barbaro, Felix and Bdude, let's fire 'em up for Funny, also!!!

Thanks a Bunch from Laura S. in Windblown Battered Washington State!

Good night, sweet Velvet Nose. You know the ritual! No clowning.

Good night, Barbaro Nation.

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watching TVG - final (10th) race as Los Alamitos - number one horse's jockey, Saul Ramirez, was flipped off and landed flat on his back with a loud smack when the horse reared up as he was getting a leg up. They're looking to see who the substitute rider is going to be. This happened in a split second while he was being given a leg up. The horse is "Dis Devil Can Fly" and another jockey is getting ready to ride. They're talking about how dangerous it can be anytime around horses. Saul Ramirez was able to walk away with assistance, they didn't wait for the EMT's. Apparently he wasn't badly hurt. Good good good. CJ

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The number 1 horse is This (not Dis) Devil Can Fly - I was writing from the announcer's phonetics. The new jockey is Norberto _________ (can't catch the last name, and they aren't showing it in writing). CJ

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This Devil Can Fly won after all that. Hope Saul Ramirez will be OK - seems so. Pickup jockey was Norberto Sieves. (sp?) CJ

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Loved it Leslie ! So clever, and well done.
"Heard" every line (sung by Barbaro) as I read.

Update on Harry Aleo's Quite a Rush stakes race Saturday (today): Because only 3 2-year-old fillies were entered in the Bay Meadows Debutante, the race was canceled. Track officials are trying to resurrect it for Monday's closing day program at Bay Meadows - entries were being taken today. Will post any news... Racing was uneventful with a full card today at BM, but I noticed there were lots of scratches...

Hi all! I usually post in the forum, but was told there was a post here about my big boy SNIFTERS SPIRIT!!!!!!!! He won a huge race!!!! He was the horse in the lead, and won by 6 lengths! He also ran 6f in 1:11.2, which is pretty darn quick for a 2 year old! We are going to put him in an allowance race in January, and then run him in a $125,000 Stakes race in February, both at Sam Houston.

Let me tell you about his name... his mother was Snifter, and she was the love of my life. Sadly, Spirit was the only baby she had, as she died when he was just 4 months old. Spirit's daddy is a gray, and I am SOOO glad he looks like his momma, especially since she is not here. But, she really was here tonight, with her fantastic son, bringing him home safe and sound, and with a commanding victory! This was only his second race of his life, isn't that amazing!! Let's talk about amazing, though....

Spirit was born on April 29th. Who else was born that day? The one, the only, BARBARO!!!!! Spirit is one year younger, though! :))

Lots and lots of carrots and lovin' for my brave boy! He ran like a champ!

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Lynnette - I watched the race on the internet link to Sam Houston. What a race - he left them all behind! Congratulations! What happened to his poor momma when he was just 4 months old? You must be so glad to have him as her living legacy. I followed your posts on the Forum before his last race too. Love the pics. So happy for you! Hugs - CJ

Lynette,

I tried earlier to repost the original information about Spirit from the forum which you included in your post above because I thought it was a really touching story. I had also included the URL's to your photographs which are over in the forum - if you don't do it, I will try tomorrow for those who aren't comfortable going there. The photographs are really precious and so personal. I don't know what happened to the post - it seems to have gone to some think spot to be reviewed for incendiary language or some such thing! Who knows, it may still show up.

For any of you who want to see the whole thread on the forum, it is in the Horse Racing folder entitled "My Horse is Racing Tonight". The thread started just before Spirit's first race. Tonight was his second, ever! And, in true Fog fashion, he came out of the fog and never looked back!

I think Spirit is going to have a great fan club here! Congratulations, again...

Thanks for the publicity Shelley! :) I have to put you on the payroll!

C Jaffe, Snifter died after having a stroke. She fought valiantly for a couple of days, but it was obvious she was suffering. It still makes me cry to talk about. She was super special to me, and her son, just, he is everything and more. I again can't tell you how happy I am that God kept him her wonderful color, it's a fantastic testament to the wonderful mare she was! She raced for us for five years (which is a really long time in the racing world!) and she won 13 times! She was also a Stakes-placed mare. We were very very proud of her. Her son may out-do her, and that is just fine. He is a completely fitting tribute, very worthy to carry her name and be known as Snifters Spirit!

Btw, here he is when he was a baby, right after his momma died. You'll notice the horses around him, protecting him from me ;) He was a doll, even then! http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/lynettelk/BabySpirit.jpg

Lynette,

What a beautiful, sweet looking baby! Losing his momma at such a young age must have been hard, but it looks like he had a serious support team, even then...

Good morning Lynette, Shelley and all.

Bright and sunny here, no cloud in the sky.
I'm looking forward to reading more about Snifter.

Jo. Have been watching the Morning Line. Great news about Fondmort - ties removed so he can move about. Must be wonderful for him. And did you see a mention of Bobby in the text to say he was improving? I saw yesterday you had been watching the showjumping. How could Finbarr jump so high from virtually a standstill? And did you notice the Fondmort/Harry Potter blaze on one of the horses? It also is interesting that in showjumping an eight year old is classed as a young horse. Oh and I read that Bindaree, the Grand National winner of a few years ago, now retired from racing, has gone eventing and won a dressage class. It's so good when they can find another career for these horses.

Good morning, Barbaro...my sweet baboo and wonder-horse. I'll be looking forward to another ACN. I hope you get the sunshine we have here this morning and can get out for a nibble. I love you, sweetie XOXOX

Congratulations to Lyn and Snifters Spririt! I couldn't stay up to watch the race (think it would have been around 3.30am here!) so if there's a replay I'd love to know where I can find it!

Morning Jo

Thought you would be around soon. I have just been looking at the pictures of Spirit and he is very handsome.

Morning, Liz! Where did you see the pictures of Spirit? Are they in the forum?

Liz...just seen your earlier post! We must have crossed! lol

I missed Morning Line, but great news about our Fondmort being able to move about now! :-)

Finbar had my heart jumping out of my mouth!! But isn't Lactic just beautiful to watch? I love the Whitaker family...it's a shame Ellen didn't share the prize but she did amazingly well again. That little girl is fearless!

"John Whitaker could win on a donkey from Blackpool beach," the commentator joked to the audience. LOL

I've seen quite a few retired racehorses in the showjumping ring. It's nice to know that some can adapt and go on to a long and happy career with (if they're lucky!) people as lovely as the Whitakers! :-)

Jo

The photos are on the forum: "My horse is racing tonight" in the Horse Racing folder.

Thanks, Liz...what a little cutie he is! :-)

What wonderful news here today...Laura S safe in the wild northwest weather, Snifter's Spirit romps, Dream Aster safe with family, Barbaro has a room with a view, Fondmort much improved...and a beautiful message of Barbaro's love for us courtesy of Leslie from MN - truly a day for celebrating!

For those of you who celebrate The Festival of Light, my sincere wishes for a blessed Chanukah for you...hope that's acceptable spelling - I learned it that way many years ago in grammar school, and it stuck with me.
Nancy

Good morning, Barbaro! Good morning, fellow Fans! --- Morning Jo, Liz, Nancy and the rest of the morning crew!

Barbaro has a view, Fondmort is on the loose, an FOB horse wins..what a great time of year and such wonderful gifts! (I'm so jealous of you folks in the UK - you get to watch show jumping!)

Today is tree day at my house. That and baking day, too. Gotta make those cookies! So I need more Green Mountain!

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro

Dear Topaz
Cover of People magazine is blue with Angelina and Brad on the cover. It is one of their 'special double issues'-titled Best and Worst of 2006.It is dated Dec. 25. I subscribe that is why I got it early. Barbaro photo on p. 138. Cheers!

Good morning everybody,
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LYNETTE, such a sweet little baby he was! I feel like I know so much about him thanks to your wonderful pictures and stories about his mom. I kinda feel like he's partly mine too. I hope you don't mind sharing him! Please let me know if he gets to run at The Fairgrounds, I might have to take a day off from work to see him!
Thanks for your wonderful pictures and updates.
cindy a
P.S. Kiss Spirit for me!

"It's almost like this was meant to happen," Roy Jackson said. "There have been so many positive things that have come from this. Even if Barbaro would have won the Triple Crown, I don't think there would be this kind of interest."

So much good has come from Barbaro -- he is a miracle on Earth. Thank you God!

'morning, y'all~
thanks, Alex.

I found both the TIME and People issues that have Barbaro in photos- TIME gave incorrect info in the blurb and shows him standing with his leg broken on the track. I will not buy it, and boo to TIME for accentuating the painful.
People, on the other hand, had a pic of him grazing with Doc Dean. That one, I came home with.

Good Morning Sweetheart.... enjoy your splish-splash bath today!

Everyone have a good Saturday!

Ro & Brady

Good morning sweet boy. I hope you have a great Saturday. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers and heart today, as you are every day. Hugs and smooches. I love you Barbaro.

The miracle continues...

A writer for the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram lists and explains his Eclipse votes.

Alex, Thanks for telling us that Barbaro will be in People and Time magazines. I will go today and get both. I have a whole folder of Barbaro pics and articles. Thanks again for the info!

Barbaro, you trooper, I am so proud of you! You hang in there and you'll be healed b/4 you know it! I love you bunches and a whole lot more!!!

Good Morning Sunshine!!!!

Love from Kentucky
Kim

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Thank you, Fran, for the info what page and what magazine cover Barbaro is in! I can't wait to get it!!! Very Helpful!

Good Morning Super Horse Hope you got my card and gift. Not necessary to send a thank you note. You'd be worn out from all that letter writing and never get time to graze. Thank you for giving me my Christmas wish. I love you.