Good Morning Barbaro!!

Good Morning Alex!!

Good Morning fellow FOB's!!

Have a wonderful day everyone. Please stay warm as much as possible from the wind.

Alex, hold on tight this morning if you are going out today and please watch that knee.

I will always believe in Barbaro!!

IT IS MONDAY I DON’T NEED TO SAY MORE

DO IT FOR BARBARO

Please join in our efforts to END HORSE SLAUGHTER

Every call counts

NOW is our best opportunity to END
HORSE SLAUGHER

OHIO has a large PRO SLAUGHTER GROUP

I was told by more than one representative’s aide that
“HORSES ARE LIVESTOCK”
And should be treated as such.
I felt like saying take a ride on a truck bound for slaughter,
But I politely said, please reconsider your position, Polls
Show…blah blah blah.

But you get the picture

OHIOANS/BUCKEYES

JOIN OUR GROUP

WE STILL HAVE 8
REPRESENTATIVES AND
ONE SENATOR
WHO HAVEN’T PUBICALLY TAKEN A POSITION

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com or click on the link below
Email Michelle
or via the forum under Anti Slaughter Message 7277.1
JoinOHCallingGroup

Do it for Barbaro

RACE FOR THE CURE-LAMINITIS

LAMINITIS 2ND LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN HORSES

Remember contribution to any of the Upenn funds will put you on the Bellwether mailing list. The next issue, due out late Spring07, will include a special Barbaro feature.

The New Bolton Center also offers an annual lecture to those who contribute to the Friends of New Bolton Center Fund.
Please become donors at any level.

In Memory of Barbaro Click on the link “Donate” and it will take you to the giving page.

Give what you can in memory of Barbaro.
Donate

goodmorning everyone
..
dear alex and jeannnine-
-here is thanking you for all the superb updates. for derby .and prepartions to celebrate BARBARO and his birth..
here is a great way to honor the voiceless PLEASE EMAIL, WRITE CALL with love and kindness to save EAGLE FROM A POSSIBLE TERRIBLE END..WHY CANT THE DARN JUDGE FIND A WAY TO KEEP THE VALIANT EAGLE
IN PASTURE TO LVIE OUT HIS DAYS IN PEACE..and now to return him ..to the abuser, the original owner who gave him up...what is with alabama..
so few laws --the good old boys club.-.to protect the innocent.
.please please pray for his life to be beautiful as he deserves
..thousands need to step up now.
.I AM ON VIGIL..
HAVE BEEN FOR DAYS FOR THIS GREAT CREATURE..AND THE tears organization that is helpless at this moment today.
.tune in and step up for EAGLE-
- in the light and on my broom if one hair of his is harmed i will personally go down to that place and find that owner.and hold him accountable..
.yes, to alabama..i have feared..for its darkness there must be greatness somewhere in there besides the rescue orgainization that took him in at point of death..in my country that this happens ------sickening..
i know..peace is the only way alng wiht LOVE.. but..sometimes..a canon wouldnt hurt..
martita

CANDLE ALERT

Please take a moment and light them up.

1,186 candles

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

We're up to 7 people but...
still looking for more help! If you think you can spare a few minutes 3-4 times a week...

************************************************
***NORTH CAROLINIANS***

Join the NC Anti Slaughter Calling group...

Can you spare a few minutes a week to help get our message out?
Out of 15 congress people there are only two co-sponsors so far.
NC's reps and senators are in need of some education about this issue...
It's time to turn up the heat!

The recent court decision has highlighted horse slaughter...
We need to capitalize on this exposure.
Looking forward to hearing from you...

Please email antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net
for details...

Let's do it for the horses!

IT IS MONDAY I DON’T NEED TO SAY MORE

DO IT FOR BARBARO

Please join in our efforts to END HORSE SLAUGHTER

Every call counts

NOW is our best opportunity to END
HORSE SLAUGHER

OHIO has a large PRO SLAUGHTER GROUP

I was told by more than one representative’s aide that
“HORSES ARE LIVESTOCK”
And should be treated as such.
I felt like saying take a ride on a truck bound for slaughter,
But I politely said, please reconsider your position, Polls
Show…blah blah blah.

But you get the picture

OHIOANS/BUCKEYES

JOIN OUR GROUP

WE STILL HAVE 8
REPRESENTATIVES AND
ONE SENATOR
WHO HAVEN’T PUBICALLY TAKEN A POSITION

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com

or via the forum under Anti Slaughter Message 7277.1
JoinOHCallingGroup

Do it for Barbaro

Posted by: Michelle GBI NE OH at April 16, 2007 10:45 AM

Good morning Alex. Thanks for all you do. Have fun England & congratulations to to your Grandmother on her 90th birthday.

Good morning to all FOB's.

Does anyone know what ranking Chelokee is at as far as the Kentucky Derby goes?

11 weeks have past since we lost Barbaro. Please take a minute and light some candles.

Good morning everyone. As usual, I took my camera with me to Fair Hill. I put together this slide show on flickr.

If you want to know about any of the photos in the slide show, just click on it during the slide show. The show will pause, and put up the details of that particular photo. You can then resume from there easily.

I hope you enjoy them.

When you begin a great work you can't expect to finish it all at once; therefore do you and your brothers press on, and let nothing discourage you till you have entirely finished what you have begun.

Now, brother, as for me, I assure you I will press on, and the contrary winds may blow strong in my face, yet I will go forward until I have finished, and I would have you do the same ...

Though you may hear birds singing on this side and that side, you must not take notice, but hear me when I speak to you, and take it to heart, for you may always depend that what I say shall be true.
Teedyuscung - Delaware

We have started great works for Barbaro,we must press on to end slaughter,find a cause and cure for laminitis,rescue the condemned,and raise awareness for track safety. Barbaro is a warrior horse, we are his voice.

Thank you Silent Ones.

Yigaquu osaniyu adanvto adadoligi nigohilvi nasquv utloyasdi nihi"

Cherokee - "May the Great Spirit's blessings always be with you."

Good morning all

##Marg. I know exactly what you mean about aged septic systems. Luckily it's still warm and sunny here but you can't trust the British weather ("ne'er cast a clout till May be out" is an old adage still relevant today). I just hope it doesn't turn nasty for Alex's visit.

## Lynda Pellitteri. Sorry that link didn't take you to the right video. Try this BBC Sport. You may have to specify international version at the top of the page. Good luck.

Wendy,

Thanks for sharing such great pictures! It's the next thing to being there.

K

Wendy. Thank you very much for sharing your pictures with us!

ALEX - I wish you a safe and joyful trip to England, congratulations to your grandmother on her 90th birthday from all the Fans of Barbaro, and thanks for arranging for us to continue to receive updates in your absence! My dad will celebrate his 90th on May 9th, so I appreciate what a milestone this is for your Nana!

Another Monday...let's take time today to light up the skies with our candles for our beloved Barbaro...may the candles' glow reach all the way to heaven to show our love and devotion!

For everyone in the path of this nasty nor'easter, stay safe and stay home if you can...7" of rain in my rain gauge here in southern CT, whipping winds, but so far I still have power and phone service! Street flooding everywhere makes driving a challenge...a great day to stay in and make your calls and send your faxes...to DO RIGHT BY BARBARO!

WENDY - thanks for the guided tour of Fair Hill...after all this rain, I imagine the grass is even greener today!

Nancy

Good Monday Morning Alex, Barbaro in heaven and FsOB

Martita,

I am so glad to read your post. I agree with you completely.

Fellow FsOB - let's make this week the week we overwhelm the legislators with calls. Thank you to Shelley A. and Debra, Stephanie for your great strategy and to all of those State leaders who are so giving of their time. We MUST get this legislation passed to prevent our horses being shipped to Canada and Mexico as we hear is happening.

I hope all FOBs are staying safe from this terrible weather situation.

Have a great day all!!

Janice
A forever FOB who gets it.

Good morning everyone, this will be a great calling and faxing day, so let get the job done!

Cold here in Pittsburgh, with high winds, good luck to everyone on the east coast.

Be nice to someone today. God bless you all for the great work that has been done.

Missing Barbaro!!!!!!!!!!!

RACE FOR THE CURE-LAMINITIS

LAMINITIS 2ND LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN HORSES

Remember contribution to any of the Upenn funds will put you on the Bellwether mailing list.

The Bellwether is currently in production and Upenn hopes to have it out in early May.

The issue will include a special Barbaro feature.

The New Bolton Center also offers an annual lecture to those who contribute to the Friends of New Bolton Center Fund.

Please become donors at any level.
In Memory of Barbaro Click on the link “Donate” and it will take you to the giving page.

Give what you can in memory of Barbaro.
Donate

IT IS MONDAY I DON’T NEED TO SAY MORE

DO IT FOR BARBARO

Please join in our efforts to END HORSE SLAUGHTER

Every call counts

NOW is our best opportunity to END
HORSE SLAUGHER

OHIO has a large PRO SLAUGHTER GROUP

I was told by more than one representative’s aide that
“HORSES ARE LIVESTOCK”
And should be treated as such.
I felt like saying take a ride on a truck bound for slaughter,
But I politely said, please reconsider your position, Polls
Show…blah blah blah.

But you get the picture

OHIOANS/BUCKEYES

JOIN OUR GROUP

WE STILL HAVE 8
REPRESENTATIVES AND
ONE SENATOR
WHO HAVEN’T PUBICALLY TAKEN A POSITION

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com or click on the link below
Email Michelle
or via the forum under Anti Slaughter Message 7277.1
JoinOHCallingGroup

Do it for Barbaro

Good Morning FOB’s

This week will be HUGE for the anti slaughter movement. Everyone has worked so hard but now we’re asking you to work just a little bit harder for this week.

Following is a message from Habitat for Horses:

“On April 17th, 18th and 19th,Habitat for Horses, the Society for Animal Protective Legislation and the Texas Humane Legislative Network are urging everyone to call or fax their Federal legislators and ask that the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR503) (S311) be brought to the floor for a final vote. We are urging everyone to make what hopefully will be the FINAL call to the United States House of Representatives and Senate. While horse slaughter has come to an end in the US, horses are being moved into Mexico for slaughter. Only passage of the AHSPA will close the borders to America's horses.

During the week ending March 31st, 706 horses were slaughtered in the US for the dining pleasure of those in foreign countries. In the following week, NO horses were slaughter in the US for human consumption. This is the closest we have ever come to completely ending the slaughter of American horses, but we aren’t there yet. This is the final push, and when the AHSPA is passed, we can truly celebrate. Now is the most important time of all and it will take the efforts of each one of us to finally bring it to a close. Never think that your phone or fax will not make a difference! Let Your Voice Be Heard!

We need as many people as possible to contact both the Senate and House members by fax or phone. If you cannot contact all of them, please at least contact the members on the committees that are currently holding these bills and ask that they be released for a floor vote.”

1. Call your OWN representatives regarding HR503and S311

2. If you have joined a state group, call on your scheduled rotation. If you have not yet joined a group, please consider doing so. We need as many constituents as possible from every state.

3. Call everyone you know and beg them to call their reps on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

4. Call committee members and urge them to move the bill out of committee and to the floor for a vote.

Alex has links posted to all three committees and to all co-sponsors for your convenience. There you will also find links to find out more about the state program and to the state leaders. We have tried to make everything easily accessible. And don’t forget to check the co-sponsor list so you don’t call those that are already on board.

PLEASE….give it your all this week. If you think one person won’t make a difference, you’re WRONG!!

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has”………………………..Margaret Mead

Thanks and have a great day and a wonderful week.
Shelley and Debra

Good morning Barbaro

ACN...Happy to hear all is going great in equine heaven. We miss you so much, and love you. We will light candles in remembrance of you. Never will we forget you or let you down. WE ARE The FOBs.

Good morning Fans/Family of Barbaro

Congress back from spring break. Let us spring into action and bombard them and let them know the public is speaking and we want action to stop transporation of our beloved horses and stop the slaughtering and abuse forever.

Please remember the Fallen Angels, the rescues, the ones suffering, animals as well as humans, we speak for the ones that cannot speak for themselves...we are their voice and we speak loud and clear.

Thank you for this day. I hope everyone is safe from this wicked weather. Remember we are all family, we live in Barbaro's House with love and compasssion. WE GET IT!!

Have a nice day.

####
Rosie...take good care of you and our angel.

Tim And Alex...have a nice day...thank you.

ALWAYS REMEMBER...EVERYONE OF YOU ARE VERY SPECIAL!!!!

A thank you to Friend of Barbaro

Wendy. Thank you very much for sharing your pictures with us!

Martita
What is with alabama? Yes
a canon ball wouldn't hurt..
It's the good old boys, who are all pro slaughter!
Am sad to say I live in Alabama.
And we have to change there minds!
Anyone have the JUDGE phone number?
Can we all call him/her this morning????
This just makes me sick, the horse is 35 years old. And my senators and house Reps are the good old boys too.

Alex,
I hope you have a safe trip and return home to us safe and sound. Please wish your Grandma a very Happy Birthday from all the FOB's.

###Wendy, thank you very much for sharing your morning at Fair Hill, felt like I was right there. Just wonderful, all the horses look so good. Alex too.

Have a good day everyone.

Judy

Vigil Of Rememberance For Barbaro: So Beautiful And So Heartfelt Angel Lou Ann In Pennsylvania. I Wish You The Rainbows And All The Beautiful Colors.

Affirmed.

IT IS MONDAY I DON’T NEED TO SAY MORE

DO IT FOR BARBARO

Please join in our efforts to END HORSE SLAUGHTER

Every call counts

NOW is our best opportunity to END
HORSE SLAUGHER

OHIO has a large PRO SLAUGHTER GROUP

I was told by more than one representative’s aide that
“HORSES ARE LIVESTOCK”
And should be treated as such.
I felt like saying take a ride on a truck bound for slaughter,
But I politely said, please reconsider your position, Polls
Show…blah blah blah.

But you get the picture

OHIOANS/BUCKEYES

JOIN OUR GROUP

WE STILL HAVE 8
REPRESENTATIVES AND
ONE SENATOR
WHO HAVEN’T PUBICALLY TAKEN A POSITION

Please contact me at elk555@aol.

or via the forum under Anti Slaughter Message 7277.1
JoinOHCallingGroup

Do it for Barbaro

Posted by: Michelle GBI NE OH at April 16, 2007 12:57 PM

Morning Barbaro. Heavy wind and rain here. Will we ever see spring? Going to check Rosie and baby. Thanks Alex

Good morning, Alex, Good morning, Barbaro and FOB's. What wicked, wicked weather we are having!!!

Obviously not a good day to exercise the horses.

Have a great day, Alex!

Linda Northeast Philly

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven. The troffs are still overflowing up there :)

Good morning Rosie and Baby B.

CAll and fax and e-mail. Call to save Eagle.

For Barbaro, For Fitch, For Apache, For Ho'pats and all the horses.

Ro & Brady

Barbaro's Birthday Balloons

In The Sky

Sunshine

Clouds

Warmth

Barbaro Is Love

A Note With The Balloon

The Message Reaching Another

Knowing Barbaro Lives In Our Hearts.

Affirmed.

###
Re horses "being livestock," if they were indeed livestock those of us with horses would not have to pay sales tax on the feed (because we would be eating the horse eventually, you see). This is how wopperjawed the logic is in California.

Seems to me the politicians want it both ways.

###
Alex, have a wonderful trip to England, dress warmly "just in case"--take things you can layer. But then you KNOW that, being from there, huh?

Echoing the thanks from all for taking care of the updating while you are away. You are good to us.

###
Good day to all; keep warm. We had terrific wind storms here in Southern California this past week and a nice settling rain yesterday in the Mojave where I live. Nice to have the dust settled, but it is cold.

Back to thermal socks and thinsulate gloves when outside in the elements.

Red And Pink Roses

Springtime

God's Wonders

It Is Love.

Hearts.

Affirmed.

Alex - Thanks as always. Have a great trip back to the UK.

Wendy - Thanks to you for sharing your beautiful photographs! I can't wait to see Fair Hill in person.

I hope everyone has a good day today.

Hi, all you animal lovers. This is pretty simple.. Please tell ten
friends to tell ten today! The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble
getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota of
getting free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals.

It takes less than a minute to go to their site and click on "feed an
animal in need" for free. This doesn't cost you a thing. Their
corporate sponsors/advertiser s use the number of daily visits to donate
food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising.

Here's the web site! Pass it along to people you know.

Click to Feed the Animals - Rescue Site

AGAIN, PLEASE TELL 10 FRIENDS!!!

A Very Beautiful And Safe Trip To See Your Grandmother And Back. A Wonderful Happy Birthday To Her. The Rainbow And Beautiful Roses.

You Are In My Heart.

God's Beauty To You And Your Grandmother.

Blessings And Love.

Affirmed.

Thanks Alex for all your updates and having an update done while you're away.

Have a wonderful trip to England and for your grandmother's 90th birthday.

Some positive news on Collier Hill: Collier Hill now likely to return to action (nice picture of Alex's friend Dean McKeown too!).

Good morning, all!

Wendy, thank you for the slideshow! It was just like being there. Those barns are gorgeous (not to mention the horses :)

Alex, safe trip and happy birthday to your grandmother. It will be nice for you to get away. And thanks for arranging for the updates.

Part of my town is cut off due to flooding, but thankfully I'm OK. It seems the weather has not been right since January when Barbaro's health began to go downhill. I don't remember a spring as cold and ugly as this one here in CT.

11 weeks today--light a candle, make some calls, save our horses!

REPOST bBY JONNA FROM SATURDAY
---------------------------
Hello Everyone, Happy Saturday!

I know we've all been calling and faxing all week and can use a little break, but for those of us who have a moment to spare even today and tomorrow, here i just remind everyone of the contact info to fax, call, email to save sweet innocent poster boy EAGLE in Alabama.

Although it's the weekend and all offices may be closed, we can keep calling / faxing / emailing both the judge and the governor: Fill up those machines of theirs!

Let them see that everyone cares and wants this absolutely illogical and cruel fate for innocent Eagle to be reversed.
Thank you! cristina

-------------------
Judge Ralph Coleman Jr.
PHONE: 205-481-4195

Governor Bob Riley
PHONE: 334-242-7100
FAX: 334-353-0004
EMAIL: www.governor.state.al.us/contact.htm

[Do Not Link Eagle's case to anti-slaughter]

Posted by: cristina in nyc at April 14, 2007 7:04 PM

Good morning my family.

I hope all in the path of the storm are staying safe.

Husband is going into work late today and I was talking to him about Barbaro & how it just doesn't seem how it has been this long, as my heart still aches for him.
Then our conversation led to horse slaughter. You know, my husband never ceases to amaze me. I was telling him about the strategy for this week and how we are doing things, and then mentioned what Debbie LA had written about the good 'olé boys who just won't change their position and how we here in Ohio have been battling the farm bureau and just not moving them.
My husband looked at me and said, "they are telling lies and hitting below the belt, while you all are fighting this like adults", I said, well yes we are. That is when he said "if you want to get their attention, then you need to stoop to their level." Knowing my husband, I was afraid of just what he meant...LOL
That is when he said "if you want them to listen, YOU stop doing the talking and get a bunch of kids to write in, then you have the kids group together with their horses and ponies and have a picture taken that says, please don't eat my and then put in the name of their horse/pony. That will get their attention, especially if you get some media coverage, what do the people who make commercials say, that babies and animals make the best commercial, well they would for this too, because how many lawmakers what to look like they are responsible for killing a child's horse or pony."
Needless to say, if you knew my husband, you would have been sitting in shock right along with me.
But let me ask you. Do you think this might just have some impact? I know we have talked about putting a face to horse slaughter and rescue horses. Do you think it would be a bigger impact, if we had children with their horses & ponies standing, with a frown, or pleading look, holing a sign that said such a thing, maybe a group of children and try to get it out there for all to see, after all who can resist a child and when it comes to lawmakers, they will be the first to tell you, they don't want to dirty their hands where children are concerned, because they know full well, this is an area that gets voters attention.
Just thought I would put it out their for your consideration. I am thinking of going and having pictures taken with my children and our preachers horses holding a sign. I know they could pull it off as they love horses as much as I do. Then sending the picture to the lawmakers to put a face on this issue, but not the face of a horse, the face of a horse with it's child owner. This may just get them to see it from another angle, that horses aren't livestock,they ARE our very much loved companions, just another way of showing it. I dare a lawmaker to tell my child, I am for killing your horse. I don't think they have what it takes to do that.
OK, there is my rants and thoughts for today, well for now.
Off to make my calls.

Have a wonderful and safe day.

Love to all,
Verna

SEE ABOVE:
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phone numbers for eagle: listed in report by christina in NYC on saturday....God willing, right will see the light of day and they will let TEARS have this beautiful old gentleman.
####
WENDY great pix of Fair Hill.. I guess you could eat off the floors in Mat's barn, huh.....just beautiful
wonderful to see close up shots of these horses we hear about almost everyday.
####
Lots to today....everybody make those little Aides
develop tennis elbow from lifting the phones...
(Oy they probably have ear pieces WHICH WE ALL PAID FOR, I MIGHT ADD...)
####
ALEX : have a wonderful visit home...always good to go home and recharge the batteries...I am so sad to not be able to come down to the PARTY on the 29th to meet you in person....Loook at how much you have made possible for us, and for the horses...
####
Martita: Yes, we need bigger guns.....

VERNA! How lucky you are to be married to a MAN who still surprises you....Now there's a rare breed...
He thinks. He expresses said thoughts, and when verbalized, those thought pleasantly surprise you. Good for you, girl....and they are all great ideas.

Hoping Fay is still coming along little by little, and maybe a few BIG JUMPS in her recovery. Keeping
your family in prayer....J

****

Rosie cam.....Rosie and her new foal had some staffers from Miracle Horse Rescue pay them a little visit inside their pen early evening yesterday. Rosie permitted the staffers to pet the little girl, while Mommie dined on her oats. So it seems that Rosie has placed her full trust in the good people at Miracle Horse Rescue, and young Angel seems to be taking a liking towards them also. Of course, Mommie has her hands full as the little girl is beginning to romp about the pen and befriend a host of chickens from the farm that frequent their home. Isn't life grand!! :)

Believe in Barbaro!

A few notes on calls made friday for everyone:
$####
Gordon Smith OR
: his animal rights person is Johnathan
####
AR person for Joe Crowley NY is Nichol
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John Hall NY has very enthusiastic crew: newly elected!

###
Jonna, thanks for the kind words about Fay. She IS coming along slowly, but that is to be expected.But doing well.
As for hubby, well, I hate to admit this, but he is not a big fan of horses :( Just has never had good luck with them, they always try to throw him off, walk him off a cliff or run him into trees. I keep telling him, they are not like driving a car...LOL
But for him to get so worked up over this tells me two things, deep down inside, he does like them, just doesn't trust them :) and two, I am sooooo passionate about this, that I infect him with the fight, my frustration is just, overwhelming and he is my outlet and the next thing I know, he is a upset about it as I am.
He is something else, that is for sure...LOL
But, he did give me a great idea this morning.
He always has good ideas, mostly about life tho.

Have a wonderful day and thanks for your thoughts,
Verna

Horses Are Our Beloved Companions.

God's Precious Angels.

Affirmed.

Welcome to Superfecta. I like the picture of The Tetrarch posted on your site. I wonder if he shared any bloodlines with Naevus.

Dear God:

Please surround Eagle with your ageless love,
and help open the hearts of those who will make the decision that will seal his fate.

God, let them understand the outpouring of love and entreaties from this country as a sign that he MUST allow this grand old man to live out whatever is left of his life in dignity and peace:

we ask all this in the name of your Son, and in the name of all the horses that have gone before Eagle in this struggle with ignorance and will..

Please give us strength to keep calling as long as we can...

IT IS MONDAY I DON’T NEED TO SAY MORE

DO IT FOR BARBARO

Please join in our efforts to END HORSE SLAUGHTER

Every call counts

NOW is our best opportunity to END
HORSE SLAUGHER

OHIO has a large PRO SLAUGHTER GROUP

I was told by more than one representative’s aide that
“HORSES ARE LIVESTOCK”
And should be treated as such.
I felt like saying take a ride on a truck bound for slaughter,
But I politely said, please reconsider your position, Polls
Show…blah blah blah.

But you get the picture

OHIOANS/BUCKEYES

JOIN OUR GROUP

WE STILL HAVE 8
REPRESENTATIVES AND
ONE SENATOR
WHO HAVEN’T PUBICALLY TAKEN A POSITION

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com or click on the link below
Email Michelle
or via the forum under Anti Slaughter Message 7277.1
JoinOHCallingGroup

Do it for Barbaro

RACE FOR THE CURE-LAMINITIS

LAMINITIS 2ND LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN HORSES

Remember contribution to any of the Upenn funds will put you on the Bellwether mailing list.

The Bellwether is currently in production and Upenn hopes to have it out in early May.

The issue will include a special Barbaro feature.

The New Bolton Center also offers an annual lecture to those who contribute to the Friends of New Bolton Center Fund.

Please become donors at any level.

In Memory of Barbaro Click on the link “Donate” and it will take you to the giving page.
Give what you can in memory of Barbaro.
Donate

Posted by: jonna at April 16, 2007 2:56 PM

AMEN!!!

NEW JERSEY IS OFF AND RUNNING.

I am happy to say that as of today, there are 5 people on the NJ Call Strategy. 5 is great, but 6,7,8 or more would be even better!

The invitation is always open for more New Jerseyans to come join this important and history making venture.

Yes, history making. When HS is finally abolished (every aspect of it) in this country, it will mean that we have removed an ugly practice that has existed in this country far too long.

Interested in joining our team? Please e-mail me at gingersnap@nj.rr.com.

Here's to us! Here's to the horses!

Thanks.
Edie

###
JANE IN CT - indeed the weather has been foul here, but do you remember how gorgeous December and January were? I've always thought that was God's gift to Barbaro so that he could continue to graze outside long after we would have expected the ground to be frozen solid. So if this is our trade-off, I'll gladly take it!

Nancy

Good Morning All,

For those of you who know Dawn from MI, you also have heard by now that her father passed away.

I heard from Dawn this morning and she wanted to pass on that it meant so much to Dawn that everyone prayed for her Dad in life, as well as now.

Dawn is too broken hearted right now to respond to everyone but she will respond at some time.

Please continue to pray for Dawn and her family at this time.

God Bless,
Debra

****PROGRESS ON OBAMA FRONT****

We are definitely making progress here - Luvmyhorseys reports Obama now says he is 100% absolutely and positively against the slaughter of horses in this country and supports the legislation. He wants our support, but Luvmyhorseys told her contact Obama has to cosponsor to get it, and he has gone back to Obama with that message. Thanks for the calls so far. KEEP CALLING AND TELLING OBAMA TO COSPONSOR S. 311 AND GET THE BILL OUT ONTO THE FLOOR.

PHONE: 202-224-2854
FAX: 202-228-4260
E-MAIL:
Campaign e-mail address � http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/contact2
Senate office e-mail address � http://obama.senate.gov/contact/index.php

Also send him some of the following background information:

Facts about horse slaughter:
http://www.habitatforhorses.org/joincampaigns/slaughterfaq.html

Proof that horse slaughter is cruel and not a form of humane euthanasia:
http://www.hsus.org/video_clips/spur_the_senate_to_vote.html (includes documentation on slaughter in Mexico where methods are even more cruel than in US)
http://energycommerce.house.gov/reparchives/108/Hearings/07252006hearing1992/Hogan.pdf

Why we need S. 311: with closing of US slaughterhouses, slaughter of US horses in Mexico is up more than 300% over 1 year ago:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_LS635.txt

Horse slaughter vs. humane euthanasia:
http://www.vetsforequinewelfare.org/humane_euthanasia.php
http://www.vetsforequinewelfare.org/humane_euthanasia.php
http://www.vetsforequinewelfare.org/transport_slaughter.php
Source of general background information on horse slaughter

MORNING REPOST

Good Morning FOB’s

This week will be HUGE for the anti slaughter movement. Everyone has worked so hard but now we’re asking you to work just a little bit harder for this week.

Following is a message from Habitat for Horses:

“On April 17th, 18th and 19th,Habitat for Horses, the Society for Animal Protective Legislation and the Texas Humane Legislative Network are urging everyone to call or fax their Federal legislators and ask that the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR503) (S311) be brought to the floor for a final vote. We are urging everyone to make what hopefully will be the FINAL call to the United States House of Representatives and Senate. While horse slaughter has come to an end in the US, horses are being moved into Mexico for slaughter. Only passage of the AHSPA will close the borders to America's horses.

During the week ending March 31st, 706 horses were slaughtered in the US for the dining pleasure of those in foreign countries. In the following week, NO horses were slaughter in the US for human consumption. This is the closest we have ever come to completely ending the slaughter of American horses, but we aren’t there yet. This is the final push, and when the AHSPA is passed, we can truly celebrate. Now is the most important time of all and it will take the efforts of each one of us to finally bring it to a close. Never think that your phone or fax will not make a difference! Let Your Voice Be Heard!

We need as many people as possible to contact both the Senate and House members by fax or phone. If you cannot contact all of them, please at least contact the members on the committees that are currently holding these bills and ask that they be released for a floor vote.”

1. Call your OWN representatives regarding HR503and S311

2. If you have joined a state group, call on your scheduled rotation. If you have not yet joined a group, please consider doing so. We need as many constituents as possible from every state.

3. Call everyone you know and beg them to call their reps on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

4. Call committee members and urge them to move the bill out of committee and to the floor for a vote.

Alex has links posted to all three committees and to all co-sponsors for your convenience. There you will also find links to find out more about the state program and to the state leaders. We have tried to make everything easily accessible. And don’t forget to check the co-sponsor list so you don’t call those that are already on board.

PLEASE….give it your all this week. If you think one person won’t make a difference, you’re WRONG!!

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has”………………………..Margaret Mead

Thanks and have a great day and a wonderful week.
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at April 16, 2007 1:03 PM

These are the numbers to call for Eagle.

Please call Judge Coleman at 205-481-4195.
Please call Gov. Riley aat 334-242-7100

I posted all the good old boys from Alabama.
Senators and House Reps. Phone numbers and fax #
But I guess it was so long, Alex has to read it.
Sure he will post it soon.

*** Alex!***

Be very careful in this wind as it is horrible here in Virginia............

11 weeks ago today.... Missing you & loving you, Barbaro, forever.

This week would be a great time for everyone to join your state calling group. Your leader will provide the structure to make sure that your call is one of many! Also, if your state has no group yet, please consider being a leader.

Let's get the job done, for the horses!

Dear Barbaro,You beautiful beautiful boy, I was looking at your pictures today. Something that has always been hard for me since you left us.
I looked at you and in my head I knew it had been 11 weeks since you left us, but my heart, that is another story. My heart just does not want to accept that you are gone.

When I look at those beautiful dark eyes and see the shimmer of life, love and hope, I just cry. Your just so beautiful. I look at the pictures of you before you were injured, and you take my breath away, you are perfect, just perfect, not a single flaw to be found.

Then I look at the pictures after. Yes, you may be thinner and not as toned,but still beautiful,still perfect with those big dark eyes looking at me saying, I am so happy, I am so proud, I am so loved.

Then I remember... you are gone. You were just bigger than life and to look at your pictures, it's hard to remember you are gone, such presents you have, even now.

You captured my heart and you will forever live in my heart, because a piece of it belongs to you. I don't give my heart willingly and freely, but I didn't have to give it to you. You stole it the first time I laid eyes on you and you have been in it since.

I love you now and forever beautiful boy. You will never be forgotten, for I will surly die with you in my heart, a place reserved for those that are mine, eve though you were never mine, but I felt like you were, thanks to your mom and dad letting me be a part of your life.

I just wanted to let you know how much I love you and miss you and that I will work till I draw my last breath to honor your mom and dads wishes to fight for your brothers and sisters here on earth and not let those who have joined you to be forgotten, to have not given their lives for nothing.

You were given to us Barbaro, for a reason, this I believe. You put a face on the horrors that your brothers and sisters must live everyday. Now, with you in heaven, helping us help them, we will. This I promise you. We will not let you down,we will not fail, because we fight in your name. A name of honor, a name that has become to be known as that of the ultimate winner.

Thank you for coming into my life and changing it so profoundly.
I love you. I miss you. I honor you. I always will.
11 weeks ago today. 11 weeks ago now.

I am now going to light your candle, so when you look down, you will see the most powerful light coming from earth. The light will be for you, from us, all of us who love & miss you.

Forever In My Heart You Will Live... Barbaro!

As time for the Derby approaches, I miss Barbaro more than ever. There are so many magnificent horses, but none can compare to him.

#### MICHELLE NE OH and others who are hearing "horses should be treated as livestock" when you're making your daily calls. . .
For what it's worth, I work in the veterinary distribution industry and EVERY MAJOR MANUFACTURER OF EQUINE DRUGS AND VACCINES GROUPS HORSES ON THEIR OWN, OR WITH THEIR "COMPANION" ANIMAL DIVISION. They are NOT grouped with
livestock, which I think is reflective of how most of America feels about horses!

Barbaro's candles are barely above 1,200 Please keep them lit for him.

Ro & Brady

Somewhere...Somewhere in time's Own Space
There must be some sweet pastured place
Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow
Some Paradise where horses go,
For by the love that guides my pen
I know great horses live again."
~Stanley Harrison

Barbaro Will Be On The Angels Minds. There Are Magnificent Horses But None Compare To Barbaro. So True.

Kentucky Derby.

Barbaro Lives In Our Hearts.

Forever Connected.

Barbaro.

Affirmed.

So Beautiful Words Angel Debbie In LA.

Affirmed.

Verna: between the frustrating calls to half my call list in DC don't you just want to scream sometimes: HORSES ARE DYING! YOU MUST DO SOMETHING! YOUR SENATOR/CONGRESSWHATEVER HAS THE FREAKING POWER TO MAKE THIS ALL STOP! please help the horses!!! and your note: i just want to cry.
I want to cry: HOW CAN HE BE GONE???? dAMNED LAMINITIS.

(Damn. Somedays I have to stuff my fist in my mouth after the logical, clam and compelling calls I must make.....)

OK, making too many calls. I am going to lay down with my greyhounds and read.....I just dug out my Sorels (BIGSNOW BOOTS from CANADA) to clomp out to the van and turn it in the driveway so the front wheel drive will extricate it no matter how much snow we get. It is heavy heavy snow, pulled the top of a neighboring pine off.....refused to allow the windshield wipers to function:

picture this: me in my red plaid nightgowN, barn coat, Sorels, trashing the snow off the windshield with a water bottle (yes, yes, I know.....) to get enough visability to pull out, reverse and back the trusty old van into the drive, close to the street.OY.

"Damn," my 68 year old neighbor is thinking, "she looks GOOD." HA HA.

Hang in there. we will get it done...

(But I really DO just want to go to DC in person and throttle people's throats till their heads bob back and forth. I never said I was a peaceful person.....ahem.)

### REGARDING EAGLE: I made my call to Judge Coleman's office today and was told by the very pleasant woman that answered, that no appeal was filed following the ruling. He is unable to reverse the ruling without an appeal, so as she put it "their hands are tied". Is there ANYTHING else the FOBs can do!?! ( I liked Martita's idea!) Bless this poor horse. . .

If we get a response of "Horses are livestock"... then we must come back on 2 fronts. First, if horses are "Just Livestock", then the same rules must apply to them as to other livestock raised for human consumption. Careful tracking of ownership, health, drugs administered, slaughter conditions. None of this happens for horses. Second, get clips of outstanding horse performances, emotional interactions between people and horses, and statistics of horse theft associated with the horse slaughter industry.

Oh, if we could only get the financial backing for a video campaign! Oprah... where are you when we need you!

Good morning to all FOB

Beautiful beloved Barbaro, will miss and love you for all eternity.

Safe trip Alex, birthday wishes to your grandmother.

Wendy, thanks for the pictures they are great.

Shirley in KY

THERE IS STLL TIME TO SIGN THE PETITION FOR EAGLE. THERE IS STILL TIME TO CALL THE JUDGE & THE GOVERNOR. AT THE LEAST, LET OUR VOICE BE HEARD FOR EAGLE.

PLEASE CALL & SIGN FOR EAGLE.

& KEEP CALLING.

Barbaro is watching.

Joy FOB Foerever

Another thought. Is anyone fluent in French or German? Letters to the editor in influential European publications showing how unsafe the supply of horse meat from the U.S., as channeled through Canada and Mexico is. The lack of controls, standards, and the unscrupulous practices of the industry might cause concern on the "demand side" of this issue.

Good morning all. Could someone please post the link to the candles? I am at work (shhh) and do not have it bookmarked on this computer.

I just had to shut my door...Verna made me cry.

Over on the DB someone drew the absolute best picture of our boy...I printed it out and stuck it on my file cabinet.

Ohhh..have a good day...Kathy

Great to see the upbeat posts with all the states getting involved to stop horse slaughter. We will make a difference and get this done in honor of Barbaro.

Haven't been able to post since Fri., just now getting time to answer some posts.

Barb in AZ - I am the same Barb who has Nala and Over Enough. Janice in Fl answered some posts for me and has been a great help to me.

Verna, Jean, Joan, Sabra - thanks for your concern re my sick animals. Nala has her last chemo today and yes Over Enough is holding his own. I am hoping for some improvement this week as he has been in the stall almost 7 weeks now.

Nancy in CT - even though Over is a grandson of Alydar and raced against some good horses at Hialeah like Mecke - he was in danger of going to slaughter - the owner gave him to me for free after he was retired due to EPM (a neurological disease) and I found out through a friend from the track the he was in danger.

I posted last week about Curlin, when he entered the walking ring at Gulfstream on 2/3 as an unknown maiden, everyone there was in awe of his physical condition and he ran like he looks. I kept my program from that day just in case.

Everyone have a good day and successful day calling, this week is important for the horses.

Barb m in Florida

The group called TEARS did not appeal following the ruling. This has to be wrong. Gone to DB for there number and call tears. Surely this is not the case!

Hello everyone. The pictures from Saturday are great. I wish I was there.
Good idea about letters to international publications but my German is not fluent enough anymore. I would think that their papers would pick up the story.

The Angels In High Places Who Minister To Us Reflects God's Smile. Their Faces Are Luminous. Robert Gilbert Walsh

Angel Alex's Trip. So Beautiful And Safe. Angel Barbaro With You.

I Think Of Barbaro's Beautiful Face.

Birthday Cake.

Pink Roses.

Your Grandmother.

Love.

Affirmed.

Angel Kathy In SC It Is Gratefulness.org

Love.

Affirmed.

### Jonna, In response to:

Verna: between the frustrating calls to half my call list in DC don't you just want to scream sometimes: HORSES ARE DYING! YOU MUST DO SOMETHING! YOUR SENATOR/CONGRESSWHATEVER HAS THE FREAKING POWER TO MAKE THIS ALL STOP! please help the horses!!!

IMHO: Dollars over Dignity! Period!

We will get it done. I am with you!!!

Love
Verna

Verna

That was just beautiful - I feel the same. Tears again.

It has really helped to watch Rosie and Baby B for me.

I hope you have done the same. They are delightful.

CANDLES FOR BARBARO DIRECT LINK

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

Good morning Family,

Good news to share with everyone this morning from Senator Harry Reid (D-Nev):

Thank you for contacting me about the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act. I appreciate hearing from you.

You will be pleased to know that both the Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act (H.R. 137). This legislation will strengthen current prohibitions against animal fighting and increase the penalties for sponsoring or exhibiting an animal in a fighting venture. The new penalties for violations are a fine and up to three years imprisonment.

I have been a strong supporter of animal welfare throughout my career in the Senate, and I am pleased that the Senate has taken action to stop animal fighting exhibitions. In addition to being inhumane, the close contact between animals during fighting events raises concerns regarding the potential introduction and transmission of contagious diseases.

Great news!

IT IS MONDAY I DON�T NEED TO SAY MORE

DO IT FOR BARBARO

Please join in our efforts to END HORSE SLAUGHTER

Every call counts

NOW is our best opportunity to END
HORSE SLAUGHER

OHIO has a large PRO SLAUGHTER GROUP

I was told by more than one representative�s aide that
�HORSES ARE LIVESTOCK�
And should be treated as such.
I felt like saying take a ride on a truck bound for slaughter,
But I politely said, please reconsider your position, Polls
Show�blah blah blah.

But you get the picture

OHIOANS/BUCKEYES

JOIN OUR GROUP

WE STILL HAVE 8
REPRESENTATIVES AND
ONE SENATOR
WHO HAVEN�T PUBICALLY TAKEN A POSITION

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com or click on the link below
Email Michelle
or via the forum under Anti Slaughter Message 7277.1
JoinOHCallingGroup

Do it for Barbaro

###
Jerri, Oh yes watching those two beautiful miracles does my soul good. I see Barbaro in Barbaro's Lil' Angel. Such spirit. So full of life. Hope for the future. All is not lost.

Love Verna

IT IS MONDAY I DON’T NEED TO SAY MORE

DO IT FOR BARBARO

Please join in our efforts to END HORSE SLAUGHTER

Every call counts

NOW is our best opportunity to END
HORSE SLAUGHER

OHIO has a large PRO SLAUGHTER GROUP

I was told by more than one representative’s aide that
“HORSES ARE LIVESTOCK”
And should be treated as such.
I felt like saying take a ride on a truck bound for slaughter,
But I politely said, please reconsider your position, Polls
Show…blah blah blah.

But you get the picture

OHIOANS/BUCKEYES

JOIN OUR GROUP

WE STILL HAVE 8
REPRESENTATIVES AND
ONE SENATOR
WHO HAVEN’T PUBICALLY TAKEN A POSITION

Please contact me at elk555@aol.

or via the forum under Anti Slaughter Message 7277.1
JoinOHCallingGroup

Do it for Barbaro

Posted by: Michelle GBI NE OH at April 16, 2007 3:00 PM

####
Michelle, You beat me by seconds.

Wendy...love the photos! I wish I was there!

Speaking of Rosie and baby B...WHERE IS BABY B>>> am I missing something???

Never mind there she is, hiding behind mom, sorry for the alarm

Good Morning Family Of Barbaro
UUgghhhh...had a very long working weekend and am out of the loop here but happy because I've HEARD the California Calling Group is growing stronger by the minute. To my knowledge 21 on board now. My work over the weekend did not allow me the time to consult with a mediator regarding copyrights to the term HERD per Susan E. Oh Well.

CALLING ALL CALIFORNIANS.....strength in numbers. If you haven't joined up, this is our best bet to gain co-sponsors in the House. If you're interested please email Stephanie Breaux at sbreaux1@verizon.net.

Wendy
Love the slideshow. Thanks for sharing. I see a bright future/second career looming with you photography. Incidently, how's the hunt for the perfect Derby hat???

###Dawn in Omaha
Yes, I give that and many more reasons in my blah blah blah rebuttal, but you would have to talk to some of them to see how firmly they are against this bill, freedom of the owners right, etc.

We keep plugging away though, I still call them every so often. I think the polls alone should tell them how their constituants feel, they are supposed to represent us, not special interests.>>>>Farm Bureau....Agriculture interests...

But thanks for the viewpoint.

Hi Alex, FOB's & Sweet Heavenly Barbaro!

Horrible weather here in the Poconos... stay dry & warm everyone.

Can't wait to meet everyone on the 28th & 29th!!!

Hi Lou Ann... have a great day!
Lynn G

Hello Everyone:

PLEASE take the time today and tomorrow to contact the Illinois House members to pass HB1711. This will prevent Cavel from slaughtering horses for consumption. Cavel is temporarily not operating for horse slaughter-if this bill is not passed horses again will be sent for slaughter in Illinois. Right now all 3 plants are down-we need to keep pressuring our reps to make slaughter illegal in the USA!

The Illinois House reps will be voting on HB1711 on Wednesday-there is a list of House Members on the chat and discussion thread! If you cannot call please send letters!

Yo Fans of Barbaro.....

Changes for the Derby...... Barbaro put this on my counter last night..... :-)

Yuppers..................... :-) We all know they are wonderful horses... They don't have anything to prove really do they? I don't think so... THE DERBY RULES HAVE CHANGED........

The horses are at the gate....... Their off..... They are walking and eating apples and munchies. They are going around the turn just yakking at each other and enjoying their treats. They all have a Barbaro sign on them that is larger than life. The are walking down the back stretch. Aaaaaaaahhh Street Sense dropped his apple and has to go back and get it. Geeeeeeeeeeeeesh Scat Daddy just tried to snag the peppermint candy from Great Hunters mouth. Tiago is still tired from the Santa Anita Derby and decided to just take his time so he is in the back with Hard Spun talking about Barbaro. They are both at the back of the field because they are picking up all of the treats that are being dropped from all of the other horses. Oh geeeeeeeeeeeesh Dominican has just spit out his piece of peppermint candy... He would rather have a pear. Curlin is in front cause he doesn't know what is going on. He is actually trotting and all of the horses are telling him "hay slow down, this is our parade for Barbaro, you don't need to trot. You can walk as slowly as you want to. Of course while this is going on, the apples are getting scarce. Aaaaaaaaaah Street Sense is putting them in the jockey saddle. He is hogging all of the apples. Bad boy!!!!!

Edgar has to jump off of Scat Daddy to get the candy back for him. He takes it away from Great Hunter and gives it back to Scat Daddy. He decides that his legs are stiff so he just leads Scat Daddy from this point by the reigns, doesn't get back on his back.

This is quite the race. Any Given Saturday is just saying to the other horse that he loves this day cause of all the treats and attention. Curlin cannot figure out why he isn't running but he doesn't care cause his mouth is full of carrots. They are coming around the final turn......Circular Quay is tying to find more carrots and has to stop and wait for Street Sense to ask him who has the carrots.

They are still walking along and munching and looking at the crowd... They know they are being watched by thousands OF HUMANS.... They are showing off their blue and green colors in honor of Barbaro....... All the Barbaro signs are crystal clear.......Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh geeeeeeeeeeeeesh Street Sense lost his apple again... Another turn around to go and get it......

They all WAIT at the wire for Street Sense.... They cross it together.....:-)

All 20 horses WIN the Kentucky Derby in honor of Barbaro.........Time was 29minutes and 29 seconds.......

Now they need to train for the Preakness........ :-)

Barbaro
111111-1 Un-Defeated Road
Derby Champion Ave.
Richardson Estates
Edgar Mansion #8
Heaven
042903-012907
barbarojackson@alex.halo

Cheers to all...... :-)

Morning (psychic) skritches to the BBH and all of his frens in Equine Heaven...

NOON REPOST, SHELLEY A, DEBRA, WI...and may I add my "join a state call-in group" entreaty to the mix?

Good Morning FOB’s

This week will be HUGE for the anti slaughter movement. Everyone has worked so hard but now we’re asking you to work just a little bit harder for this week.

Following is a message from Habitat for Horses:

“On April 17th, 18th and 19th,Habitat for Horses, the Society for Animal Protective Legislation and the Texas Humane Legislative Network are urging everyone to call or fax their Federal legislators and ask that the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR503) (S311) be brought to the floor for a final vote. We are urging everyone to make what hopefully will be the FINAL call to the United States House of Representatives and Senate. While horse slaughter has come to an end in the US, horses are being moved into Mexico for slaughter. Only passage of the AHSPA will close the borders to America's horses.

During the week ending March 31st, 706 horses were slaughtered in the US for the dining pleasure of those in foreign countries. In the following week, NO horses were slaughter in the US for human consumption. This is the closest we have ever come to completely ending the slaughter of American horses, but we aren’t there yet. This is the final push, and when the AHSPA is passed, we can truly celebrate. Now is the most important time of all and it will take the efforts of each one of us to finally bring it to a close. Never think that your phone or fax will not make a difference! Let Your Voice Be Heard!

We need as many people as possible to contact both the Senate and House members by fax or phone. If you cannot contact all of them, please at least contact the members on the committees that are currently holding these bills and ask that they be released for a floor vote.”

1. Call your OWN representatives regarding HR503and S311

2. If you have joined a state group, call on your scheduled rotation. If you have not yet joined a group, please consider doing so. We need as many constituents as possible from every state.

3. Call everyone you know and beg them to call their reps on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

4. Call committee members and urge them to move the bill out of committee and to the floor for a vote.

Alex has links posted to all three committees and to all co-sponsors for your convenience. There you will also find links to find out more about the state program and to the state leaders. We have tried to make everything easily accessible. And don’t forget to check the co-sponsor list so you don’t call those that are already on board.

PLEASE….give it your all this week. If you think one person won’t make a difference, you’re WRONG!!

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has”………………………..Margaret Mead

Thanks and have a great day and a wonderful week.
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at April 16, 2007 1:03 PM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

###Cal,
We probably were typing at the same time.

LOL,

My machine is just quicker,...maybe its that wind blowing your beam crooked....
I'purtn blowed away....or however you so brilliantly put that.. still lol at that one

skeddaling

Verna -

So beautifully said, I feel every word you spoke.
Barbaro surely knows the love and respect you have for him.

####
cathy potter, 21 callers you say. You can't count the Lifeguard at the beach. So that still makes 20.

#### Hi Cal :-)

Cheers

New Update!!! www.equine-heaven.com

Alex, finally, some time off for a change of scenery and long-awaited reunion with loved ones. And for such a joyous occasion! A big FOB happy Bday to your dear old Gram - what do you call her, and what does she call you? Just wondering. (I called my grandma Ahmi and she called me Boo.)

########
Just wanted to make this info re Mike Rea more accessible/available; you know my motto - I read it, I spread it.

Forum Thread re Mike Rea -
EXTREME MAKEOVER UPDATE/ANSWERS

http://forums.prospero.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=7660.1

Good morning all FOBs

To all of you who have been asking and wondering what has been going on with Extreme Makeover and Mike Rea... please go to Mike Rea's blog...
Nancy has posted what has transpired to date and what we hope to undertake....please let us know your thoughts after reading her post.

As always thanks for caring...

Mercy

Note from CJ - There's a link to Mike's blog in the thread noted above; and of course also on the left side of this page - scroll down a ways.

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

Cal
HA.....that handsome hunk of a lifeguard not only make calls but delivers the margaritas. SPF 15 anyone???

###
Nina, Hey, how's it going. Haven't caught up with you in a while.

####jonna Oh Mon Dieux!!! LMAO Please don't
give your 68 year old neighbor a heart attack by running around in the snow in your sexy outfit...too funny!

In regards to your prayer...Amen, mon amie.

#### Cal I just had to come over here and post the note that Barbaro left on my counter..... I thought the FOB's would like it..... He is so funny isn't he????

I guess in his world, there are no horses that are better than any others aye??????

Cheers :-)

Glad everyone likes the pics. I still have alot to learn with that hobby. LyndaP will be the next photo victim in Houston on Thursday!!

###
Cathy - no derby outfit or hat yet and I'll be home only 6 days before I go!

Gotta go finish packing and head to the airport yet again. Any Minneapolis FOB's near the Mall of America that want to have dinner tonight just let me know!

Link to Barbaro's candles

Barbaro's Candles

Barbaro candle count is down to 1200!

****PROGRESS ON OBAMA FRONT****

Repost:

We are definitely making progress here - Luvmyhorseys reports Obama now says he is 100% absolutely and positively against the slaughter of horses in this country and supports the legislation. He wants our support, but Luvmyhorseys told her contact Obama has to cosponsor to get it, and he has gone back to Obama with that message. Thanks for the calls so far. KEEP CALLING AND TELLING OBAMA TO COSPONSOR S. 311 AND GET THE BILL OUT ONTO THE FLOOR.

PHONE: 202-224-2854
FAX: 202-228-4260
E-MAIL:
Campaign e-mail address: http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/contact2
Senate office e-mail address: http://obama.senate.gov/contact/index.php

Also send him some of the following background information:

Facts about horse slaughter:
http://www.habitatforhorses.org/joincampaigns/slaughterfaq.html

Proof that horse slaughter is cruel and not a form of humane euthanasia:
http://www.hsus.org/video_clips/spur_the_senate_to_vote.html (includes documentation on slaughter in Mexico where methods are even more cruel than in US)
http://energycommerce.house.gov/reparchives/108/Hearings/07252006hearing1992/Hogan.pdf

Why we need S. 311: with closing of US slaughterhouses, slaughter of US horses in Mexico is up more than 300% over 1 year ago:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/AL_LS635.txt

Horse slaughter vs. humane euthanasia:
http://www.vetsforequinewelfare.org/humane_euthanasia.php
http://www.vetsforequinewelfare.org/humane_euthanasia.php
http://www.vetsforequinewelfare.org/transport_slaughter.php

Source of general background information on horse slaughter

###
PLEASE LIGHT UP CANDELS FOR OUR LOVE, BARBARO!!!!
HE NEVER LET US DOWN!!!!

####

Awww, Wendy, I'm too far south to have dinner in Minneapolis but enjoy your time in Minnesota! I would have loved to have gotten together. Right now we have gorgeous weather!!

Take care!

God be with the family & friends of the approx. 20 fatalities at Virgina Tech this morning. Thank you for the justice of taking care of the shooter yourself.
Amen

###

Amen, Joan!!!

Barbaro's Candles

Posted by: Corrine at April 16, 2007 5:18 PM

The Big Push is on this week for calling our Reps. Sound's like there is a plan in place with the power's that be to get HR503 & S311 to the floor for vote fairly soon. Let's all get on board and make the calls. Wednesday is our mailing date for the anti-slaughter postcards from Christian so the timing on that strategy is perfect.
If you're not involved with a state group...please sign up. This is an easy and proven strategy.

HOW EFFECTIVE COULD OUR STATE CALL GROUPS BE IF EVERY PERSON WHO READS OR POSTS ON THIS SITE JOINED THEIR STATE GROUP?!!

TWR gets thousands of hits a day; can you imagine how large our groups could be if EVERYONE joined in?!

Please consider joining forces with others in your state; your voice will be louder and stronger!!

Here's the contact information for the groups that are currently up and running:

AZ: barb_az53@yahoo.com

CA: sbreaux1@verizon.net

CO: gwenhoss@hotmail.com

FL: phutc7274@yahoo.com

GA: iama_charmed_one@yahoo.com

IN: cynsear@aol.com

NC: antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net

NJ: gingersnap@nj.rr.com

NY: cristinapbrown@hotmail.com

OH: elk555@aol.com

PA: glacier-lake@comcast.net

TX: burkspam@yahoo.com

WI: pemross@yahoo.com

Groups are also very much needed in AL, IL, MD, MI, MN, MO, TN, VA, and WA. I know we have FOBs in most of these states.
If you can spare just a few minutes a day, PLEASE volunteer to help. We need you!!
If your state does not yet have a group, contact Steph for details and how to set up your group: sbreaux1@verizon.net

REMEMBER: If you have time to read and post at TWR, you have time to make a couple of calls every day!!

Thanks!
Steph

*** Wendy..maybe we should start another
birth pool..this time for La Ville Rouge????

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Nina,just sat here picturing the horses as you told the story... TO FUNNY, thanks, I needed a good laugh today.
This is surly a race any horse would love to run...urrr walk...LOL

Love,
Verna

Just talked to a nice lady at Tears. The judge ruling told tears to pay Mr., Cook one thousand dollars. They did! Their lawyer said the judge ruled for them and there is no need to appeal.
**************************************************Well the judge said he was very clear and with no appeal the horse will go to Cook. She is really upset. The Judge lied or as she said
Not clear in the ruling, and Don’t care. They offered 2000 more for Eagle and Cook said no.
She also said this is not the first time a judge sent a horse back to abusive owners. That’s Alabama for you! She asks us to please keep calling.

###Debbie L.A. that is just so hard to believe. What kind of a judge would do that. What if they didn't hand the horse over??? What would the legal ramifications be? There must be some way!!!!! Please God !!!!

Judy

HELLO BARBARO NATION & FAMBLEE ...

I feel as if I've missed so much not being 'here' for the past couple of days ... for fear that I will unintentionally omit something important or someone important, let me just wish blessings, prayers and good thoughts for all the beasts and the children of God who are in need. And for all those who have crossed over Rainbow Bridge, your place is now with The Angels of Peace and Eternal Happiness.
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ALEX ... Just read that you are going to England to celebrate your Grandmother's 90 Birthday ... Bon Voyage and a very safe trip. My own mother will be celebrating her 95th Birthday on April 26, but that is the day that I will be getting on a plane for the first time in many many years and traveling to Delaware for our DelPark Celebration of Barbaro's life. We will celebrate my mother's 95th this coming weekend instead so that I will be at that momentous occasion with family and friends. Again, Alex, a very safe and enjoyable trip ... your respite is well-deserved after all this time.
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WENDY ... your pictures of Fair Hill are wonderful ... indeed, pictures speak volumes and one is worth a thousand words. Thank you!!
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TO EVERYONE WHO HAS POSTED wonderful poems, stories, tuck-ins, etc., again I don't want to leave anyone out so I won't name names .... you continue to bring light and radiance to this community ...
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TO MY SWEET, SWEET BARBARO ... Another Monday, another memory, another tear ... and then the knowing smile that you are safe, you are happy, you are running with the wind, and as "Mom Jackson" would say: "At least he's out of his damn stall and running around with Secretariat!" ... That, dearest Bobby, is the vision that carries me through each day since January 29th ... I know that you ARE running around with Secretariat and you two are the "best buds" up ther in EH ... I just KNOW it!! Love you so much, dearest Bobby, and miss you just as much!!
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And finally, I must repost something that Jonna posted last night at 9:32 about Rosie and the birth of Bobby's L'il Angel ... It was one of the most touching and beautiful poems I have read on this site and it moved me deeply. So, Jonna, I hope you will not mind that I repost it here now for those who may not have had a chance to read your glorious thoughts and poetic talents:
She--
meant to be born--
snatched from the jaws of death,
she is elemental, she is a beam of light. She is ours, one of our first triumphs....

Twirling, whirling, leaping, kicking out, staring down the Lamaze Group and then flying away from them as if she had inherited their wings.

Like any infant she has an on and an off button. Rosie follows her as best she can, but stands in the middle of the hurricane, the eye of the Angel storm, and just watches her fly around the enclosure. She stands patiently as the filly sleeps the sleep of horses who dream of greyhounds, canaries, hamsters,cats...she was implanted with these loves all these long 11 + months we watched....

This morning, shot through and through with gold, bronze, brass, copper, they stood in the ancient link of mare and foal as the sun rose in Nevada.
The sun burnishing them, the sun warming me as I can almost feel it piercing the fog that has been my heart these many weeks.

Little dark tail switching back and forth as she suckles. Rosie eyeing anything she doesn't want near her precious baby. (Chickens make death-defying forays into the pen. Th Au Pair has not yet been chosen. They are all hopeful.)

This little miracle. How long we waited. God knew best. Angel arrived in the same whirlwind paths we see her tracing now. In utero as in life, my Mother always said....

Flying, flying, little girl...you are safe forever. You will never know the feedlot, or any of the rest of it. By the time you are older, your future will be assured....

Just as our hope will be assured. All will be done, in Barbaro's name....as part of the legacy the Jackson's wrote for him. She will live her life kissed in love, it will be said of her. "She was our first rescue. See what Barbaro did?"

He simply reached down from Heaven and plucked Rosie from the many and brought her into Stephanie's patient, wise and loving arms...
We are the Aunts and Uncles....we will guarantee her prosperity. We will thank God for her wild ways, long-legged little miracle of ours: Angel.

Posted by: jonna at April 15, 2007 9:32 PM

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Thank you, Equine Heaven, for putting a smile on my face. :)

Steph
I almost wish I lived in another state so I could start a group...but alas, I'm Californian thru & thru.
Please...anybody from the states in need of callers please take the bull by the horn and JUST DO IT.

You can view the pictures mentioned here on the Tim Woolley Forum - under "Anti Slaughter Issues" titled "HELP CONTACT-ALBERTA FEEDLOT @ CAPACITY".

My contact at the Canadian Horse Defense Coalition (CHDC at www.defendhorsescanada.org) sent me some pictures. They are from a feedlot in Alberta on Saturday April 14th, the largest slaughterhouse in North America - Bouvry Exports in Fort MacLeod. Claude Bouvry of Bouvry Exports Calgary, Ltd. owns slaughter plants in Alberta and Quebec and feedlots in Shelby, MT and Fort Macleod.

Report from an investigator.........
...drove through the horse slaughter plant in Fort McLeod on April 14th (closed on Saturdays) on our way to the Indian reserve in Standoff. We jumped the fence to get pictures of the horses. All the horses you see in the pictures will be slaughtered next week. I estimated there were over a 1000 horses in the holding pens.

This is likely evidence that horses are being sent up from Shelby, MT. A disturbing and sad situation.

Ted Menzies is the Member of Parliament for Fort MacLeod. We need to put pressure on him now. At the CHDC, we are working to educate Canadians about the plight of thousands of horses here, but American support is needed too. Below is Ted Menzies' contact information. Thank you for helping.

Ted Menzies
Member of Parliament
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 995-8471
Fax: (613) 996-9770
EMail: Menzies.T@parl.gc.ca
Web Site: www.tedmenzies.ca/

Slaughterhouses in Canada

Bouvry Export Calgary Ltd.
Head Office
#312 222-58th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta Canada T2H 2S3
403-253-0717
403-259-3568 (fax)

Viande Richelieu, Inc.
Richelieu Meat, Inc.
595, rue Royale C.P. 101
Massueville, Québec Canada JOG 1KO
450-788-2667
450-788-2622 (fax)

Angel Nina Love Reading Your Post. So Beautiful.

Affirmed.

Linnie
Thank you for that repost of Jonna's poem. I missed reading over the weekend and it would have been lost to me.

JONNA....I LOVE THIS and if you haven't sent it to Stephanie...please do so. These words touch me so deeply because I have a heartfelt connection to MHR. Absolutely beautiful. That little filly is something else, isn't she? We are so lucky to have this bundle to bring us joy after all the heartbreak we have felt.

I Do See A Baby Foal Being Born. Divinely Led. See A Lot Of Pink Roses.

Joyful Celebration.

Love.

Affirmed.

Alabama report:

Born and reared in Alabama, I can testify that it is not all "good ole' boys." There are some powerful women within the borders.

Enlightened men, such as James Redfield, "The Celestine Prophecy" author also hail from the beautiful state.

I just spoke with the judge's secretary, a seemingly lovely soul, who assures me that Eagle's owner, Mr. Cook, is actually a good person who seems genuinely concerned about Eagle.

Could there be mis-information afloat?

Maybe Mr. Cook had a shift in conciousness. Our collective energy may have reached into his heart!

I can also be ready to "man" the canons.

Shirley
California

TEARS
226 Glasgow Road
Birmingham, AL 35224
Phone: (205) 744-3373

I can also be ready to "man" the canons.

Shirley too funny!

Could there be mis-information afloat?
Who can we believe?

**Shirley**

Just some thoughts.....

Is the local media going to follow-up on Eagle after the horse is returned officially to Mr. Cook?

Perhaps FOBs can find a media contact from a local newspaper in AL. who is covering the story. Or, perhaps TEARS is aware of media people who have written about TEARS and their rescue activities in the past who can follow-up on the happenings with Eagle.

Much thanks...

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE:

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS - CONTACT LIST

Hay Famblee

Hope you are warm and dry, Alex. Thanks for posting the photos. Who is the flashy pinto in the round pen? Don't remember ever seeing the pinto. Stunning.

Thanks to Wendy as well. You are a busy lady, Miss Wendy :) The photos are great.

###Martita...I'm with you.. which brings to mind a question for no one in particular. Does TEARS need money to appeal this decision? If someone has asked that question, sorry, didn't have time to read all posts, but if anyone knows...please??

###Harriette...beautiful, as always Thank you

###Verna you too, so heartfelt

###Nina I can see that race. long, but very sweet. All bound for the Preakness

Gotta jet all will check in later
Love to all
Cheryl

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FOR EVERYONE!! READ THIS REALLY COOL ARTICLE I JUST CAME ACROSS:

Fans of Barbaro, Secretariat can show love with pricey cocktail

DYLAN T. LOVAN
Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - How do you top a $1,000 cocktail made with exotic ingredients from around the world and served on one day in one place, the Kentucky Derby?

Easy. Toss in a slew of past Derby winners, including sentimental favorite Barbaro, a Christie's auction and cups studded with precious jewels.

Hoping to best its ritzy mint julep from last year, Woodford Reserve bourbon is offering 132 of the cocktails in gold cups each engraved with the name of a Derby-winning horse.

A select batch of Woodford Reserve is the only holdover from last year, when the drink's ingredients were brought in from the Arctic, Africa and the South Pacific. This year, the mint comes from Ireland, with ice from the Bavarian Alps and organic sugar shipped in from western Australia.

"We did try to make the ultimate mint julep, and that's something that we're striving for again this year," said Wayne Rose, Woodford Reserve's brand director. "It'll be a little bit different taste, but that's because the ingredients are a little bit different."

Eleven of the cups will feature Triple Crown winners, and carry three rubies - one each for the Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes. Two more diamond-studded cups will be offered for Barbaro, last year's winner, and the first Derby champ, Aristides.

James Sarno said he won't hesitate to pay top dollar for another sweet sip at this year's Derby. Sarno, who works at a Louisville insurance company, and three of his friends bought the special juleps last year, when only 50 were offered.

"We thought that would be like having a piece of the Derby," Sarno said.

The 13 jeweled cups will be auctioned online by Christie's, with the bidding to begin at noon on Tuesday. Interested buyers of legal drinking age can log on to a Web site, http://www.woodfordreservemintjulep.com, to buy or bid on the cups.

Rose said there's no limit to the price the jeweled cups can fetch in the online auction. Churchill Downs, home of the Derby, will funnel the proceeds from the sale of the cups to the New Jersey-based Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, which helps retired horses and disabled jockeys.

"What's fun about this is it's a very emotional kind of thing," said Cathy Elkies, director of special collections at Christie's in New York. "People tend to bid on their favorite horse, and the reasons that they bid are very personal. It's always fun to see what price they're willing to pay for that."

http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/sports/17086035.htm

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - HR 503 COMMITTEES:

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

###Here's another 'take' on the same article, except that it says that BARBARO WILL DRAW THE MOST MONEY ... AND THERE ARE PICTURES OF THESE CUPS IN THIS ARTICLE:

The ultimate Derby souvenir
Woodford Reserve to offer 132 juleps for $1,000, or more

By Alex Davis
alexdavis@courier-journal.com
The Courier-Journal

A typical mint julep, served in a souvenir glass, at this year's Kentucky Derby will set you back $9.

But if you really want to turn heads at the track, you can fork over $1,000 or more for one of 132 special juleps served in gold-plated cups with silver straws.

Woodford Reserve bourbon started the promotion at last year's Derby and is more than doubling its bet this year.

The pricey cocktails again will feature exotic ingredients -- mint from Ireland, organic sugar from Australia and ice from the Bavarian Alps. But after race fans snatched up the 50 sold last year, the brand's marketing team is aiming to sell one drink for every Derby winner, from Aristides in 1875 to Barbaro in 2006.

All proceeds from the promotion will go to Thoroughbred Charities of America, which assists retired horses and disabled jockeys.

An online auction for the cups will begin at noon tomorrow at www.woodfordreservemintjulep.com.

Auction house Christie's is supervising the sale. The winning bidders will collect their drinks on Derby Day at Churchill Downs.

Ron Bailey, who bought one of the $1,000 juleps last year, said there is "a very good chance" he will try to snag a cup in tomorrow's auction. The semi-retired Iroquois Park resident already owns collectible Derby glasses dating to 1945, along with obscure memorabilia, such as a piece of wood from the Twin Spires. Bailey, 64, predicted that the cup depicting Barbaro will draw the highest bids.

"That one is going to go for some money," he said. "You better have your checkbook out."

Cathy Elkies, director of special sales at Christie's, said the speed of the auction and the prices for the cups will be driven by emotion and what she called "the nostalgia factor."

Last year's promotion drew national media attention. Woodford Reserve plans to keep 10 of the cups this year to sell at the track. And 109 will be sold online for $1,000 on a first-come, first-served basis. The cups depicting the 11 winners of the Triple Crown -- each embedded with three rubies -- will go to the highest bidder between tomorrow and May 1. Aristides and Barbaro, the first and most recent winners, have cups embedded with a single diamond. They also will go to the highest bidder. And for good measure, a 133rd cup will be sent to the owner of this year's winning horse, free of charge.

Woodford Reserve is made in Versailles, Ky. The buyers of the 13 jeweled cups will have their drinks mixed and personally delivered to their seats at the track by Chris Morris, master distiller of the brand owned by Louisville-based Brown-Forman. The other buyers will have to go to one of three bars set up at different parts of the track to pick up their orders.

"When 'My Old Kentucky Home' plays across the track, there's this tremendous excitement and everybody wants to have a mint julep in their hand," Morris said. "But to have the ultimate mint julep is an experience and a souvenir that is hard to match."

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070416/DERBYFUN/704160407

Loved the Fair Hill photos! More, more, more! Never tire of looking at them. Thanks.

Still miss you, Barbaro.

Hello All,

a very special calling week this week..

"This week will be HUGE for the anti slaughter movement. Everyone has worked so hard but now we’re asking you to work just a little bit harder for this week." (Shelley A.)

As one more Angel joins our group, NY is now 15 Strong.
Good Monday Calling, Everyone! cristina
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**JOIN THE NY STATE CALLING GROUP**
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THANK YOU NY, WE ARE GOING STRONG!

Keep Callling, Fabulous FOBs!
NOW is the crucial time to crank up the volume:
Each One of our Voices is Powerful, and more so in Numbers:

Join us in Calling & Faxing together in NY!

We are making it Quick, Easy, Informative & even Fun to do!

Volunteer 10 minutes a day with us, or 5 minutes a week:
No amount of time is too small to Make a Difference!

To Add ONE more Voice for the Horses, contact me:

cristinapbrown@hotmail.com

or go the DB Thread "Join Ny State Calling Group"
in "Anti Slaugther Issues"

Let's Speak Up for Change, Together.
Hoof! cristina

Here is another feeble attempt at some Horsey Humor. I figure we ALL need to keep our sense of humor during all this stress with the HS issue.

How many horses does it take to change a lightbulb...?

Thoroughbred: Who, ME?? Do WHAT? I'm scared of
lightbulbs...I'm outta here!

Arabian: I changed it an hour ago. Come on you guys,
catch up!

Quarter Horse: Put all the bulbs in a pen and tell me
which one you want.

Standardbred: Oh for Pete's sake, give me the darn
bulb and let's be done with it!

Shetland: Give it to me. I'll kill it and then we
won't have to worry about it anymore.

Friesian: I would do it, but I can't see where I'm
going with all this mane.

Belgian: Put the Shetland on my back. Maybe he can
reach it then.

Warmblood: Doesn't anyone realize that I was sold for
$75K as a yearling, but only because my hocks are bad,
otherwise I would be worth $100K? I am NOT changing
lightbulbs. Make the Thoroughbred come back here and
do it.

Morgan: Me! Me! Me! Pleeeaase let me! I wanna do it!
I'm gonna do it! I know how, really I do! Just watch!
I'll rewire the barn afterwards, too.

Appaloosa: Y'all are a bunch of losers. We don't need
to change the lightbulb, I ain't scared of the dark.
And someone make that darn Morgan stop jumping up and
down before I double-barrel him.

Haflinger: That thing I ate was a lightbulb?

Mustang: Lightbulb? Let's go on a trail ride instead.
And camp. Out in the open, like REAL horses.

Lippizan: Hah, amateurs. I will change the lightbulb.
Not only that, but I will do it while standing on my
hind legs and balancing it on my nose, after which I
will perform seven flying lead changes in a row and a
capriole. Can you do that? Huh? Huh? Didn't think so.

Miniature: I bet you think I can't do it because I'm
small. You know what that is? It's sizeism!

Akhal Teke: I will only change it if it's my owner's
lightbulb and no one else has ever touched it.

Andalusian: I will delegate the changing of the
lightbulb to my personal groom, after he finishes
shampooing my mane and cleaning my saddle...but only
on the condition that it is changed for a soft blue or
green bulb, which reflects better off my coat while I
exhibit my astonishing gaits.

Cleveland Bay: I'm busy. Make the whipper-in and the
hounds do it.

Saddlebred: My ears are up already, please, please get
the light bulb away from me! I'm ready to show,
really, I promise I'll win!

Paint: Put all the lightbulbs in a pen, tell me which
one you want, and my owner will bet you twenty bucks I
can get it before the quarter horse.

POA: I'm not changing it. I'm the one who kicked the
old one and broke it in the first place, remember? Now
excuse me, I have a feed room to break into.

Grade Horse: Guys? Um, guys? I hope you don't mind,
but I went ahead and changed it while you were all
arguing.

Now that I have entertained you, the least you could do is JOIN OUR ARIZONA CALLING GROUP ! ! !

barb_az53@yahoo.com

So Beautiful Fair Hill Pictures. Precious Angel Alex And Angel Wendy.

Affirmed.

Vigil of Remembrance for Barbaro, 4/29

From last evening's post and from the Forum:

In thinking of a way for those of us who are not able to attend the 4/29/07 DelPark Celebration for Barbaro to still feel particularly united for Barbaro on his special day, I thought it might be nice to have a VIGIL OF REMEMBRANCE for Barbaro @ 12 Noon, Sunday, 4/29/07.
Of course, EVERYONE is welcome to join in if you like, wherever you are, whatever you may be doing . . . . give a smile, light a candle, offer some favorite words, say a prayer, have a toast, however it is you like to honor Barbaro.

VIGIL OF REMEMBRANCE FOR BARBARO, 12 NOON, SUNDAY, 4/29/07

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever.
always,
Lou Ann R. in Pennsylvania, FOB forever

Contacts info to Plead for EAGLE:

Please call Judge Coleman at 205-481-4195.

Please call Gov. Riley: PHONE: 334-242-7100
FAX: 334-353-0004
EMAIL: www.governor.state.al.us/contact.htm 
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link to sign a petition for Eagle, which we may also spread the voice about:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/309649515?ltl=1176668811

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Barb AZ
LOL

Hi, all you animal lovers. This is pretty simple.. Please tell ten
friends to tell ten today! The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble
getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota of
getting free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals.

It takes less than a minute to go to their site and click on "feed an
animal in need" for free. This doesn't cost you a thing. Their
corporate sponsors/advertiser s use the number of daily visits to donate
food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising.

Here's the web site! Pass it along to people you know.

Click to Feed the Animals - Rescue Site

AGAIN, PLEASE TELL 10 FRIENDS!!!

Pennsylvanians:

We have started a Pennsylvania Strategy like many of the other states have. Our team is already 15 strong and we got started on Monday:

Join PA Calling/Faxing Team

I too have been in touch with Stephanie and will be the Pennsylvania State Leader. You can email me at Lor in PA or check out the link above on the forum.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

So let's get out there and rescue those horses! Call you REPS and SENATORS...do it in loving memory of our Barbaro and all the nameless one's being trucked into Mexico...

I GET IT.

Lor in PA

## Verna... good to see ya.. I'm glad Barbaro was able to make you laugh. I was suprised to see that long note on my counter. He must have come in the middle of the night.

##Cheryl How ya doing? Butters is fine but she HID her nail clippers... I cannot find them.. She is not affected by the food, but she surly is getting lots of treats... LOL

## Dee.... Thanks..... that was all Barbaro there. You see he is trying to send us all a message and it is:

All horses are equal and special on Earth. It matters none if they run faster than the one next to them or if they are a mare (like Rosie) that was rescued. Each and every one of his friends here on Earth are number one. They all are. I think what he is trying to tell me from that note that I got is "please don't put any horse in front of another. Love them all.. Love them as if they were your own... Love them even if they come in 20th in the Derby.... It really isn't about the money from where I am. It is about the LOVE.... Without that, you will never see me again and I want to see all of my Fans........"

That is my impression of the note that I got from our Angel Barbaro.....

I'll catch up with some of you on the message board........

I have four threads going on over there....

1. For those who GET IT.
2. Street Sense.
3. For those who Get if for all animals......
4. Wagering.....

Anyone want to join in just head on over there.... They are all positive threads and I intend to keep them that way.... Love you all............. and miss you guys....

:-)

#### Hi Alex.......... how's that leg??????

Holding hands, paws, hooves with everyone, two-legged and four-legged FOBs, hugs and prayers to all in need this day.

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever. Run with the angels, honey!

Barbaro, Lost In The Fog, Secretariat, Blackie, Pine Island and friends up there - I can only figure that you've all started a Derby up there early because the winds down here are positively fierce and howling, and I could just picture you all up there racing through the Heavens this a.m. Felix, dear, please remember to wear your goggles and hold on tight!

Prayers going out especially for the innocent victims, their families and friends, of this morning's horrid tragedy at Virginia Tech.

Love and peace,
always, Lou Ann in Pennsylvania, FOB forever

cathy potter/california

re: bull by the horn, that also my have copyrite protection. To bad you didn't have time to consult your free legal advice, perhaps you should actually pay (LOL)

OH stands at 20, just a hoofbeat behind.

I agree it would be nice if every state were represented but hopefully after this week, we won't be needed.....a dream come true.

Take care

IT IS MONDAY I DON’T NEED TO SAY MORE

DO IT FOR BARBARO

Please join in our efforts to END HORSE SLAUGHTER

Every call counts

NOW is our best opportunity to END
HORSE SLAUGHER

OHIO has a large PRO SLAUGHTER GROUP

I was told by more than one representative’s aide that
“HORSES ARE LIVESTOCK”
And should be treated as such.
I felt like saying take a ride on a truck bound for slaughter,
But I politely said, please reconsider your position, Polls
Show…blah blah blah.

But you get the picture

OHIOANS/BUCKEYES

JOIN OUR GROUP

WE STILL HAVE 8
REPRESENTATIVES AND
ONE SENATOR
WHO HAVEN’T PUBICALLY TAKEN A POSITION

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com or click on the link below
Email Michelle
or via the forum under Anti Slaughter Message 7277.1
JoinOHCallingGroup

Do it for Barbaro

For the students & their families

Prayers for all involved in this tragedy.....

Alex...Have a great time back home and wish your Grandmother a happy 90th for me!

Tracie,
What happened?

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Tracie is referring to the shootout at Virginia Tech this morning.

Ro & Brady

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Barb, they are confirming 32 dead at Virginia Tech....but many more are in critical condition in area hospitals....

Michelle,

I think free legal advice is all that Californian's can afford. Most of them are at the beach all day getting margaritas handed to them by the lifeguards. OH what a life. LOL

So Beautiful Message Angel Nina From Angel Barbaro. So True That Barbaro Sends Us Messages.

Angel Barbaro And Angel Secretariat Are Best Friends And They Are Working With God. So True Angel Linnie. So Heartfelt.

They Are Running A Derby In EH. The Colors Of The Rainbows. My Love To Angel Lou Ann.

Affirmed.

***Ken Z***

That is a great idea. It was lurking in the shadows of my mind. We need a follow up story here. Someone must check up on the "nice" Mr. Cook and see if he is really loving EAGLE.

My bet is that ome of those powerful and enlightened Alabama souls are already brewing up a plan to do just that! Mr. Cook will love having the world read about what a great horse-person he truly is... if that is the case.

Okay, Alabama ..I know you to be clever and resouceful. Let's see you shine!!!! STARS FELL ON ALABAMA!!!!

Shirley
Alabama, then
California

Alex - trying to catch up on the updates, just read you'll be leaving for a few days. Hope you have a great time, wish you Grandmother a Happy Birthday from FOB's!! Hope your leg gets better.

Equine Heaven - you have me in tears... I've always loved reading the antics of the "crew" up in Heaven. And now, promoting Jean-Claw to help Felix as his right-"paw" man during the triple halo - he'll do a great job I'm sure! It is wonderful to hear my precious kitty has frens and a special job to do. Thank you.

Love,
Linda R in NE

Love and prayers for the innocent victims killed and wounded at Virginia Tech and all those who are dealing with this tragedy.

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Verna

Your husband is brilliant. And your post moved me to tears.

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Nancy in CT

For sure, I think the weather late last year was made for Barbaro. That's why it's so bad now. The timing of the change is just too coincidental. Remember, I'm the one who saw the fat robins in my yard at 11:30 a.m. on 1/29! Haven't seen any like that since then. They're all skinny now.

When they broadcast the Derby and Preakness, his memory will loom so large over all of it. It's going to be tough.

Wendy

Thanks for the great pics of Fair Hill!! AS Ususal!!

I live and work with in five miles of Mall of America but I have prior committments for tonight.
Dang! How long will you be in town.? Still around Tuesday night??

If I dont get to meet up with you, have nice time. We are FINALLY having better weather now!

( Daryl Smoliak...you can come back now..its safe...lots of folks on DWAN golf course by my house yesterday.. :) LOL )

I'll be in Delaware in two weeks.

Leslie in MN

COME ON!

Only 50 more signatures on the petition for Eagle & we will reach our goal of 1000.

If you have not signed the petition for Eagle,
DO IT NOW!

DO IT FOR BARBARO. DO IT FOR EAGLE. DO IT FOR ABUSED HORSES EVERYWHERE.

Barbaro is watching.

Joy FOB forever. Keeping an eye on Eagle & doing it for Barbaro

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Mary L Ohio,

How is Ernie doing? Pls. give us an update.

P.S. Best wishes to you and yours, especially your mom. And thank you for all you do.

Jackie in VA
FOB forever

**Shirley**

The Petition to save Eagle posted in Mr. Cook's local paper with a list of FOB signature sponsors to date might just be the thing to keep Mr. Cook 'honest'.

However, FOBs need some 'juice' through the local media down there. Perhaps an Alabama FOB with the proper drawl could contact that media person or newspaper. Now all we FOBs need is a volunteer.
Any takers??

###

Ernie is doing better, he is in a shedding mode at the moment and losing lots of his winter hair. He has a long way to go to regain all he lost but he is making the steps towards full recovery!

BARBARO,
Monday blues..thoughts of you... 24/7...still.

ALEX,
Wishing you a safe and memorable trip to England.

AFTERNOON REPOST
Good Morning FOB’s

This week will be HUGE for the anti slaughter movement. Everyone has worked so hard but now we’re asking you to work just a little bit harder for this week.

Following is a message from Habitat for Horses:

“On April 17th, 18th and 19th,Habitat for Horses, the Society for Animal Protective Legislation and the Texas Humane Legislative Network are urging everyone to call or fax their Federal legislators and ask that the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR503) (S311) be brought to the floor for a final vote. We are urging everyone to make what hopefully will be the FINAL call to the United States House of Representatives and Senate. While horse slaughter has come to an end in the US, horses are being moved into Mexico for slaughter. Only passage of the AHSPA will close the borders to America's horses.

During the week ending March 31st, 706 horses were slaughtered in the US for the dining pleasure of those in foreign countries. In the following week, NO horses were slaughter in the US for human consumption. This is the closest we have ever come to completely ending the slaughter of American horses, but we aren’t there yet. This is the final push, and when the AHSPA is passed, we can truly celebrate. Now is the most important time of all and it will take the efforts of each one of us to finally bring it to a close. Never think that your phone or fax will not make a difference! Let Your Voice Be Heard!

We need as many people as possible to contact both the Senate and House members by fax or phone. If you cannot contact all of them, please at least contact the members on the committees that are currently holding these bills and ask that they be released for a floor vote.”

1. Call your OWN representatives regarding HR503and S311

2. If you have joined a state group, call on your scheduled rotation. If you have not yet joined a group, please consider doing so. We need as many constituents as possible from every state.

3. Call everyone you know and beg them to call their reps on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

4. Call committee members and urge them to move the bill out of committee and to the floor for a vote.

Alex has links posted to all three committees and to all co-sponsors for your convenience. There you will also find links to find out more about the state program and to the state leaders. We have tried to make everything easily accessible. And don’t forget to check the co-sponsor list so you don’t call those that are already on board.

PLEASE….give it your all this week. If you think one person won’t make a difference, you’re WRONG!!

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has”………………………..Margaret Mead

Thanks and have a great day and a wonderful week.
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at April 16, 2007 1:03 PM

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There are two weeks left until the Mother's Day Tribute to Mrs. Jackson Fund Raiser for the MO Horse Heroes ends.
Fans of Barbaro have donated in excess of 15,000 dollars since our first Christmas Fund Raiser.

Please email me at jroe19@adelphia.net for the information on what we are doing for Mrs. Jackson's tribute, then go to www.hsmo.org/fansofbarbaro to make a donation to the I-44 accident horses or Longmeadow Ranch as a whole.

If we get all our Fans of Barbaro sponsors from the past, and some new sponsors, it will be a most stunning tribute to Mrs. J.and, of course, Stan, CC, DD, Hocks, Bazonka Donk, Karma, Spirit, Princess, Sweetie, Gidget, Jackpot, Frankie, Willie, Sue, Mortie, Mama, Darla, Liberty and Clueless Too will be nickering happily too !!

Rosemary

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Thanks for the update, Mary. As soon as I am able, I will send Cheri a contribution via PayPal toward Ernie's care.

Jackie in VA
FOB forever

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Shirley and Ken Z.

The media NBC 13 in Birmingham is covering the Eagle story. Dora Crow lives there, I think?
Birmingham is only 4 hours north of me.
The news 13 will also cover him going home to Mr. Cook. Pray they will do follow-ups on him.
Heck I am still praying he stays at Tears.

Prayers for Virginia Tech and all those who are dealing with this tragedy.
So very sad!

#########
Debbie, I think Dora is in Montgomery....

i here relate my last phone call to the judge's secretary today (monday 4/16, 3pmEst), in case it may help anyone who is planning to call.
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i just spoke with the judge's secretary again and she said, "no change, nothing can be reversed".
so i engaged her a bit trying to find out more, what's the case from their p.o.v.:
I reminded her of the facts:

A judge had already awarded Eagle to Tears when he was found roaming the streets, skin and bones; they nursed him back to health; previous-previous "owner" Eddie Cook found out about Eagle and showed up in court and Tears agreed to pay him $1000 for the horse which he accepted; as he owed Tears $800 restitution, Tears wrote him a $200 check to offset the balance; but then after that, he sued Tears in Civil court to get the horse back, even though Tears paid for Eagle.

but the judge's secretary answered that:
-the civil court case is the only time she's aware of that people went to court for Eagle, that a judge never awarded Eagle to Tears
-that Tears never paid the "owner" any money for the horse (she was very "no way, that didn't happen!" about the $1000-$800 = $200 paid for Eagle to "previous owner" E.Cook from Tears)
-and that TEAR's only chance to reverse the ruling was to appeal and they didn't.

she then said, "anything else i can help you with, Ma'm?"
i said, "..again, i just leave my msg of support to judge Coleman to let Eagle remain in the care of Tears".

Debbie L.A.***

If we were to direct a News 13 reporter's attention to the signature sponsors on our Petition to keep Eagle at TEARS, THAT WOULD MAKE FOR THE BEGINNINGS OF THE FOLLOW-UP STORY ON Eagle, that FOBs want to keep Eagle at TEARS. This way NEWS 13 can make this part of its Report as Eagle heads home to Mr. Cook. FOBs, in this manner, can use the media further to can keep Mr. Cook on his guard and NOT hurt Eagle.

IT IS MONDAY I DON’T NEED TO SAY MORE

DO IT FOR BARBARO

Please join in our efforts to END HORSE SLAUGHTER

Every call counts

NOW is our best opportunity to END
HORSE SLAUGHER

OHIO has a large PRO SLAUGHTER GROUP

I was told by more than one representative’s aide that
“HORSES ARE LIVESTOCK”
And should be treated as such.
I felt like saying take a ride on a truck bound for slaughter,
But I politely said, please reconsider your position, Polls
Show…blah blah blah.

But you get the picture

OHIOANS/BUCKEYES

JOIN OUR GROUP

WE STILL HAVE 8
REPRESENTATIVES AND
ONE SENATOR
WHO HAVEN’T PUBICALLY TAKEN A POSITION

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com

or via the forum under Anti Slaughter Message 7277.1
JoinOHCallingGroup

Do it for Barbaro

Posted by: Michelle GBI NE OH at April 16, 2007 7:10 PM
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Prayers for the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy and for their families.

Contacts info to Plead for EAGLE:

Please call Judge Coleman at 205-481-4195.
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Please call Gov. Riley: PHONE: 334-242-7100
FAX: 334-353-0004
EMAIL: www.governor.state.al.us/contact.htm 
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link to sign a petition for Eagle, which we may also spread the voice about:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/309649515?ltl=1176668811
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Trevor Pettiford of Channel 13, WVTM in Birmingham Alabama is handling the media coverage on this: he "seems to be the only person that cares about this horse"

Please contact to express your concern:
Tpettiford@wvtm.com
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Tears website/link to the story:

http://www.tearstown.com/editorial2.php

Cristina and all thanks for trying!
This is all very strange.

Tears Phone: (205) 744-3373

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BARB IN AZ & NINA...thanks so much for the well-needed laughs today! Barb - the tbred being afraid of the lightbulbs was priceless! Nina, Domincan spitting out his peppermint because "he'd rather have a pear" cracked me up!

A note of humor is much appreciated amidst the horror with which we are assaulted every day....

THE HERD WILL BE HEARD! The next 3 days - national call-in days for anti-slaughter legislation - give us a powerful opportunity to join with Habitat for Horses, SAPL and the Texas Humane Legislative Network to overwhelm the switchboards in the House and Senate. We've always known that the Fans of Barbaro wasn't the only group working to save the horses, but having designated days to join with other groups across the country to bombard our elected officials with phone calls and faxes will increase the volume of our collective voices...THE THUNDERING HERD WILL BE HEARD...Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday!!

Nancy

Keep Calling NY!

Please Keep joining the NY State Calling Group!

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REPOST
a very special calling week this week..

"This week will be HUGE for the anti slaughter movement. Everyone has worked so hard but now we’re asking you to work just a little bit harder for this week." (Shelley A.)

As one more Angel joins our group, NY is now 15 Strong.
Good Monday Calling, Everyone! cristina
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**JOIN THE NY STATE CALLING GROUP**
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THANK YOU NY, WE ARE GOING STRONG!

Keep Callling, Fabulous FOBs!
NOW is the crucial time to crank up the volume:
Each One of our Voices is Powerful, and more so in Numbers:

Join us in Calling & Faxing together in NY!

We are making it Quick, Easy, Informative & even Fun to do!

Volunteer 10 minutes a day with us, or 5 minutes a week:
No amount of time is too small to Make a Difference!

To Add ONE more Voice for the Horses, contact me:

cristinapbrown@hotmail.com

or go the DB Thread "Join Ny State Calling Group"
in "Anti Slaugther Issues"

Let's Speak Up for Change, Together.
Hoof! cristina

REPOST OF REPOST...

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Barb, AZ
Very funny. I'd seen it with dogs, but not horses...

NOON REPOST, SHELLEY A, DEBRA, WI...and may I add my "join a state call-in group" entreaty to the mix?

Good Morning FOB’s

This week will be HUGE for the anti slaughter movement. Everyone has worked so hard but now we’re asking you to work just a little bit harder for this week.

Following is a message from Habitat for Horses:

“On April 17th, 18th and 19th,Habitat for Horses, the Society for Animal Protective Legislation and the Texas Humane Legislative Network are urging everyone to call or fax their Federal legislators and ask that the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR503) (S311) be brought to the floor for a final vote. We are urging everyone to make what hopefully will be the FINAL call to the United States House of Representatives and Senate. While horse slaughter has come to an end in the US, horses are being moved into Mexico for slaughter. Only passage of the AHSPA will close the borders to America's horses.

During the week ending March 31st, 706 horses were slaughtered in the US for the dining pleasure of those in foreign countries. In the following week, NO horses were slaughter in the US for human consumption. This is the closest we have ever come to completely ending the slaughter of American horses, but we aren’t there yet. This is the final push, and when the AHSPA is passed, we can truly celebrate. Now is the most important time of all and it will take the efforts of each one of us to finally bring it to a close. Never think that your phone or fax will not make a difference! Let Your Voice Be Heard!

We need as many people as possible to contact both the Senate and House members by fax or phone. If you cannot contact all of them, please at least contact the members on the committees that are currently holding these bills and ask that they be released for a floor vote.”

1. Call your OWN representatives regarding HR503and S311

2. If you have joined a state group, call on your scheduled rotation. If you have not yet joined a group, please consider doing so. We need as many constituents as possible from every state.

3. Call everyone you know and beg them to call their reps on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

4. Call committee members and urge them to move the bill out of committee and to the floor for a vote.

Alex has links posted to all three committees and to all co-sponsors for your convenience. There you will also find links to find out more about the state program and to the state leaders. We have tried to make everything easily accessible. And don’t forget to check the co-sponsor list so you don’t call those that are already on board.

PLEASE….give it your all this week. If you think one person won’t make a difference, you’re WRONG!!

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has”………………………..Margaret Mead

Thanks and have a great day and a wonderful week.
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at April 16, 2007 1:03 PM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

## thank you Debbie & all who speak up for this innocent poster boy. the exchange might be happening as we speak, if it hasn't already. i hope the cameras are there, and i'd like for this Eddie Cook to speak out so we can get a feel for him--some of us heard from the judge's secretary or read in an article that he does not intend to hurt Eagle: Mr. Cook should come FWD to say so directly, then. i hope he does and follows through.

##### Alex.....

When you get over there, go to Buckingham Palace and see if you can get any of those horses to flinch....... If you can manage that, you are one amazing man.... Actually if you manage that, what planet are you from? Surly one far more advanced than ours..... :-)

Hello Alex, Sweet Barbaro and All FOB's!

Snow and freezing rain in Scranton, Pa. Thanks Wendy for the beautiful photo's!
Praying for all the animals and the victims and families of the Virginia Tech shootings today.

Hi Lynn... Stay safe and warm!

Can't wait to meet in Deleware!
Lou Ann

IT IS MONDAY I DON’T NEED TO SAY MORE

DO IT FOR BARBARO

Please join in our efforts to END HORSE SLAUGHTER

Every call counts

NOW is our best opportunity to END
HORSE SLAUGHER

OHIO has a large PRO SLAUGHTER GROUP

I was told by more than one representative’s aide that
“HORSES ARE LIVESTOCK”
And should be treated as such.
I felt like saying take a ride on a truck bound for slaughter,
But I politely said, please reconsider your position, Polls
Show…blah blah blah.

But you get the picture

OHIOANS/BUCKEYES

JOIN OUR GROUP

WE STILL HAVE 8
REPRESENTATIVES AND
ONE SENATOR
WHO HAVEN’T PUBICALLY TAKEN A POSITION

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com or click on the link below
Email Michelle
or via the forum under Anti Slaughter Message 7277.1
JoinOHCallingGroup

Do it for Barbaro

###Cal
Just saw your post at the beach (lo)

and nice post about Virginia Tech. My heart goes out to their families.

For the VT students & their families

Reposting the candle link for Virginia Tech...

NEW JERSEY IS OFF AND RUNNING.

I am happy to say that as of today, there are 5 people on the NJ Call Strategy. 5 is great, but 6,7,8 or more would be even better!

The invitation is always open for more New Jerseyans to come join this important and history making venture.

Yes, history making. When HS is finally abolished (every aspect of it) in this country, it will mean that we have removed an ugly practice that has existed in this country far too long.

Interested in joining our team? Please e-mail me at gingersnap@nj.rr.com.

Here's to us! Here's to the horses!

Thanks.
Edie

For a number of years I have worked with rescue animals and I have found that under our law animals do not have rights. They are considered property. If your dog gets loose from the airport while awaiting to be loaded on the plane and killed about all you will be rewarded is the cost of the animal. Of course, I am hoping that the dogs and cats that were killed by the tainted food owners sue for thousands. Is there anyway we could get a writeup for Eagle in the papers or on fox news or another natl. station? I was raised on a ranch and you can be sure our horses, who worked cattle, were not considered livestock. When they got too old to work they retired with dignity and lived out their lives with us in comfort. would there be enough money to buy Eagle from the man and send him to a rescue sanctuary? I am very worried, as all of yold are, and also very concerned about the horses being transported to Mexico. We will just have to keep working carrying out Barbaros legacy.

I have agreed to be the Texas Leader to stop the Slaughter of our Horses. I am in the process of setting up a calling group for our state and hope those of you in TX will join me. Just email me at burkspam@yahoo.com .
As a member, you will need just a few moments a week to get the job done. Just take 10 minutes a day and you will feel so good that you have helped stop the horror these "friends" of ours go through, this will be lots of fun as we watch the progress and reap the rewards just knowing we have helped. As I stated once before to Debra Lopez picture how Barbaro pulled away from the other horses when he ran, picture us pulling the horses away from this HORRIBLE practice. I can't tell you how excited I am about this. I know we will make a difference, So, please email me at burkspam@yahoo.com and join us today.
I look forward to hearing from you...
AS OF TODAY WE HAVE 9 and I appreciate every one of you. Come on TEXAS!!!

I Pray That Eagle Gets The Love That He So Deserves And There Are Follow-Ups.

Eagle Does Have Rights.

Affirmed.

####REPOST

A note of humor is much appreciated amidst the horror with which we are assaulted every day....

THE HERD WILL BE HEARD! The next 3 days - national call-in days for anti-slaughter legislation - give us a powerful opportunity to join with Habitat for Horses, SAPL and the Texas Humane Legislative Network to overwhelm the switchboards in the House and Senate. We've always known that the Fans of Barbaro wasn't the only group working to save the horses, but having designated days to join with other groups across the country to bombard our elected officials with phone calls and faxes will increase the volume of our collective voices...THE THUNDERING HERD WILL BE HEARD...Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday!!

Nancy

Posted by: Nancy in CT at April 16, 2007 8:44 PM

Well Said Nancy,

Hola Barbaro Nation,

The anti HS efforts continue in Barbaro's name. Rosie, her beautiful foal and many others are safe because of the Barbaro effect.

It is important to remember how compassionate and full of grace we can be on days like today.

God bless all those affected by the tragedy in Virginia.

someone must have left the PLEASE MAKE UP THIS ROOM tag on Rosie and Angel's stall....there must be 11(ELEVEN)feathery housekeepers working on the straw, fluffing it, redistributing it, you get the picture. those little maniacs. Rosie and Angel must be out for a stroll. what a sight that must be. We are so blessed that Angel arrived by the book....and so vibrant and healthy...God is good. 5:15 est: gotta feed the Horde. KEEP CALLING. j

WOW! The Chicken Whisperer must be on the MHR farm. This person appeared, and all the housekeepers and WILBUR all ran to him/her like the dinner bell had just been rung...they move pretty fast on those little yellow legs don't they.....

HOW EFFECTIVE COULD OUR STATE CALL GROUPS BE IF EVERY PERSON WHO READS OR POSTS ON THIS SITE JOINED THEIR STATE GROUP?!!

TWR gets thousands of hits a day; can you imagine how large our groups could be if EVERYONE joined in?!

Please consider joining forces with others in your state; your voice will be louder and stronger!!

Here's the contact information for the groups that are currently up and running:

AZ: barb_az53@yahoo.com

CA: sbreaux1@verizon.net

CO: gwenhoss@hotmail.com

FL: phutc7274@yahoo.com

GA: iama_charmed_one@yahoo.com

IN: cynsear@aol.com

NC: antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net

NJ: gingersnap@nj.rr.com

NY: cristinapbrown@hotmail.com

OH: elk555@aol.com

PA: glacier-lake@comcast.net

TX: burkspam@yahoo.com

WI: pemross@yahoo.com

Groups are also very much needed in AL, IL, MD, MI, MN, MO, TN, VA, and WA. I know we have FOBs in most of these states.
If you can spare just a few minutes a day, PLEASE volunteer to help. We need you!!

If your state does not yet have a group, contact Steph for details and how to set up your group: sbreaux1@verizon.net

REMEMBER: If you have time to read and post at TWR, you have time to make a couple of calls every day!!

Thanks!
Steph

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Calling Susan E....can you do anything legally on Eagles behalf??? You know the law ....can you phone and get the nitty gritty of it all??? Maybe you can get to the bottom of this very sad tale???? Maybe you are the one voice that can make a difference...
HUGS...hope you're safe and out of harms way!!!!

Much wind here and trees down and power lines down and I94 closed in Michigan State due to downed power lines from the wind !!!! They don't know when it will open???? I can still hear the wind howling outside!!! Stay safe ALL....

MISS YOU BEAUTIFUL BARBARO-

U PENN LAMINITIS FUND

LOVE & PRAYERS FOR MANY, MANY PEOPLE ON THIS DAY,
CHERYL G

WOW! Congressman Edolphus Townes from god-blessed BROOKLYN NY (woo, woo woo!!!!) IS GOING TO CO-SPONSOR HR503!!!!!

ok somebody get me an egg cream!!!!!!!!!

OK! HOLD ME DOWN!!! DID ANYONE KNOW THAT THE OTHER BROOKLYN (woowoowoo!!) Congressperson Yvette Clarke (newly elected) is ALSO CO-SPONSORING HR 503!!???
As of late last week?!

OK NOW I NEED AND EGG CREAM AND A YOOHOO!!!!

We're up to 7 people but...
still looking for more help! If you think you can spare a few minutes 3-4 times a week...

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***NORTH CAROLINIANS***

Join the NC Anti Slaughter Calling group...

Can you spare a few minutes a week to help get our message out?
Out of 15 congress people there are only two co-sponsors so far.
NC's reps and senators are in need of some education about this issue...
It's time to turn up the heat!

The recent court decision has highlighted horse slaughter...
We need to capitalize on this exposure.
Looking forward to hearing from you...

Please email antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net
for details...

Let's do it for the horses!

Jonna,

Seems like our calls and faxes are working!!!!!

Ro & Brady

Good job, New York!!! Were these Brooklyn co-sponsors the result of the new state call-in program?

IT IS MONDAY I DON’T NEED TO SAY MORE

DO IT FOR BARBARO

Please join in our efforts to END HORSE SLAUGHTER

Every call counts

NOW is our best opportunity to END
HORSE SLAUGHER

OHIO has a large PRO SLAUGHTER GROUP

I was told by more than one representative’s aide that
“HORSES ARE LIVESTOCK”
And should be treated as such.
I felt like saying take a ride on a truck bound for slaughter,
But I politely said, please reconsider your position, Polls
Show…blah blah blah.

But you get the picture

OHIOANS/BUCKEYES

JOIN OUR GROUP

WE STILL HAVE 8
REPRESENTATIVES AND
ONE SENATOR
WHO HAVEN’T PUBICALLY TAKEN A POSITION

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com

or via the forum under Anti Slaughter Message 7277.1
JoinOHCallingGroup

Do it for Barbaro

Posted by: Michelle GBI NE OH at April 16, 2007 9:12 PM
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2 more cosponsers from NY. Great news.

OHIO LEADERS, How about following their lead?

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Marylin/CA

I believe those 2 co-sponsors were a result of our State Call Group; :)

Ro & Brady

Goodnight Barbaro

We love you. We will carry your legacy and make sure all tasks are finished. As always, I will look for your shining star and now you are painfree, enjoying yourself with all your friends in equine heaven. MISS YOU!!!

We know that Gallant Secret, Jean-Claw, Felix and so many others are teaming up...and you are going to have a splash, sweetie..so much fun.

Goodnight Fans/Family of Barbaro

Barbaro and his friends are so proud of his family. All of you are getting the message across and each stone is being turned one by one. I pray Eagle and all horses are saved, that they may live their long days with love and comfort.

Please remember all the rescues, the Fallen Angels, the ones suffering, animals and humans. Neglect, abuse, brutal slaughtering, and horses going across the border has to be stopped. Congress is back...may we burn up the lines to let them know we are here, we speak for one, united, and we want ACTION.

The ones suffering from bad weather, we sent you are prayers and pray that you are safe.

Thank you for this wonderful day.

Have a wonderful evening...

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Alex and Tim thank you...always.

Rosie, we are so happy for you and our little angel...take care.

ALL OF YOU, ALWAYS, REMEMBER...EVERYONE OF YOU ARE VERY, VERY SPECIAL.

Thanks for helping me with BearBear...trying to find him a home.

Thanks, Ro!

This is exactly why we are encouraging everyone to join the state groups. We got GREAT results in the California pilot program. I think we will see a big jump in co-sponsors now that a number of states are starting the program simultaneously. This is exactly the push we need at this time, to get these bills out of committee.

So everyone, please join your state group, or think about being your state organizer if your state does not yet have a group!

marilyn and all you sun-kissed californians....haha

Cng. Clarke WAS FROM LAST WEEK. tHE tOWNES aIDES\ WAS ALMOST LIKE: "WAIT! wAIT! WE'LL DO IT! lEAVE US ALONE!! (I AlMOST LAUGHED.....IT WAS ALmosT LIKE :crazy lady!!! wE'RE DOIN'IT, already!!!)

WHO CARES!? TWO NEW CO SPONSORS>>>>>huzzah.
(now where's my egg cream!?_

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BARBARO'S CANDLES ARE BARELY OVER 1300

Jonna
It is just amazing how few calls it takes, for Congressmen who basically support the bill but have forgotten to do the paperwork.

##
Jonna
Great news!

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Sandra
Tears said someone offered 2000.00 for Eagle.
Cook said no, she thinks he is enjoying all the news coverage.
That's a lot of money for a 35-year-old horse!

Virginia Tech. My heart goes out to their families.

With that news we will probably not hear about Eagle

hi all,

smooth sailing on all my (12 NY reps/senators + 1 to Obama, pffeeww!) calls today.

approached it like a marathon calling event, timed it and went fast. kept my sample-text in front on me for reference, but realized i had already memorize it!..it helped though, when you're just going fast: all my points (urgency to cosponsor NOW to help move bills for a Floor Vote, 3 HS plants closed, but horses being transported to Mexico, etc. ) were right in front of me and the aides never interrupted me once, listened silently, then thanked me, 1/2 of them took my address also, and voila'.

in a couple of offices i left msgs, and i could definetedly tell that the lines were hot and busy today! (long rings, wait-on-d-line messages, etc)

tomorrow the national calls should feel like a breeze: they will be more in numbers, but there's even less to say per call when calling the committees.

13 NY calls took me about 20 minutes, not bad!

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Eagle news:

i also spoke to Jennifer at Tears a while ago, she had suggestions for us to focus our strategy at this time:

i'm going to email her and gather my notes, then will post for all of us who are calling for EAGLE!

as of 4:20pmEst the exchange had not happened yet, and Eagle was at Tears.

Keep calling our reps and senators, GO NY! c
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a very special calling week this week..

"This week will be HUGE for the anti slaughter movement. Everyone has worked so hard but now we’re asking you to work just a little bit harder for this week." (Shelley A.)

As one more Angel joins our group, NY is now 15 Strong.
Good Monday Calling, Everyone! cristina
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**JOIN THE NY STATE CALLING GROUP**
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THANK YOU NY, WE ARE GOING STRONG!

Keep Callling, Fabulous FOBs!
NOW is the crucial time to crank up the volume:
Each One of our Voices is Powerful, and more so in Numbers:

Join us in Calling & Faxing together in NY!

We are making it Quick, Easy, Informative & even Fun to do!

Volunteer 10 minutes a day with us, or 5 minutes a week:
No amount of time is too small to Make a Difference!

To Add ONE more Voice for the Horses, contact me:

cristinapbrown@hotmail.com

or go the DB Thread "Join Ny State Calling Group"
in "Anti Slaugther Issues"

Let's Speak Up for Change, Together.
Hoof! cristina

WooHooo
Congratulations New York....Jonna your excitement is infectous. Such wonderful news and definitely a testament to the success of the State Call In Stragegy.
C'Mon...join up or start a Call In Herd ....(ooops, Ohio is gonna give me a spankin')

I WORKS!!!!

THE HERD WILL BE HEARD! The next 3 days - national call-in days for anti-slaughter legislation - give us a powerful opportunity to join with Habitat for Horses, SAPL and the Texas Humane Legislative Network to overwhelm the switchboards in the House and Senate. We've always known that the Fans of Barbaro wasn't the only group working to save the horses, but having designated days to join with other groups across the country to bombard our elected officials with phone calls and faxes will increase the volume of our collective voices...THE THUNDERING HERD WILL BE HEARD...Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday!!

Nancy

YES, everyone, YES!!--i just posted my feedback on the Uboard and even FORGOT to say that d aide told me Clarke signed on last week to co-sponsor--i must be braindead from too many calls and following up on lovely Eagle!!

DOUBLE YAY: in my calls, Towns did not say they had cosponsored, so i just called them back right now to verify and they confirmed with a big YES.

NY now has TWO new cosponsors: Towns and Clarke.

With tears of gratitude that our voices are getting heard,
I THANK YOU ALL FOR CALLING, GREAT WORK EVERYONE in NY AND ALL STATES!

LET'S PUMP IT UP! JOIN US EVERYWHERE AND IN NY!

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a very special calling week this week..

"This week will be HUGE for the anti slaughter movement. Everyone has worked so hard but now we’re asking you to work just a little bit harder for this week." (Shelley A.)

As one more Angel joins our group, NY is now 15 Strong.
Good Monday Calling, Everyone! cristina
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**JOIN THE NY STATE CALLING GROUP**
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THANK YOU NY, WE ARE GOING STRONG!

Keep Callling, Fabulous FOBs!
NOW is the crucial time to crank up the volume:
Each One of our Voices is Powerful, and more so in Numbers:

Join us in Calling & Faxing together in NY!

We are making it Quick, Easy, Informative & even Fun to do!

Volunteer 10 minutes a day with us, or 5 minutes a week:
No amount of time is too small to Make a Difference!

To Add ONE more Voice for the Horses, contact me:

cristinapbrown@hotmail.com

or go the DB Thread "Join Ny State Calling Group"
in "Anti Slaugther Issues"

Let's Speak Up for Change, Together.
Hoof! cristina

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FOR BARBARO! As of 6:30 pm Eastern time, there were 1345 candles lit for our boy...we can do much better!!!

You remember me, I'm the one that's "blue-link challenged" so please copy and paste the address into your browser and light some candles!
Thank you!

Nancy

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

Hello Barbaro,

We have been having gorgeous weather here in Minnesota although I know on the East coast, they are having a rough time of it. I hope everyone is safe, warm and comfortable...

Today an evil act was carried out in Virginia. It begs the question "Why?". You've heard me ask that question a number of times. For the life of me, I can’t think of a reason... Someday, some way, I hope I will hear the answers to so many questions that life here on Earth has no words for...

Are you ready for your blanket? Let’s grab a few extra for the Fans that are bearing the misery of this wet weather.

We'll pull them up high and tuck them under gently while fluffing the folds just right for nuzzling.

Sweet dreams to everyone who needs them. May sleep soothe your mind and carry your concerns away. Honey, may you find your loved ones dreaming of you and all of the tender times that you shared.

Now close your eyes and start on your dreams. Your Fans will soon join you.

Good night Honey. I love you. XXOOxxoxo

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Hello Hope,

I picture you standing in your stall, nice and dry, comfortable with straw fluffed high, just waiting for you to call it a night.

I hope your filly is keeping you comfortable...

Are you ready for your blanket? There are plenty to spare so your Fans can cuddle up too...

Let's pull them up high and gently tuck the ends under to keep the draft away.

Dream sweet dreams of becoming a Mother and the forever joys that role blesses upon you. I love you Hope. Good night. xxooxxo xoxxo

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Hello Hawty Creek,

Alex says you're looking good...Atta' girl! He also tells us that you are entered for Saturday... So, I guess we know what your dreams will be for the next few nights!

Let's grab your blanket and offer a few extra for your Fans, in case they are fighting bad weather.

Dream sweet dreams of that race on Saturday. Sooo many people will be cheering for you! And, the most important part of your dream...that you cross the finish line and come home to Fair Hill, safely.

Good night Hawty. I love you. xxooxo

We made our goal & then some: 1106 signatures for EAGLE...so far. You can still sign the petition. Please do so if you have not signed the petition for Eagle. Each one counts.

Do it NOW. Sign the petition for EAGLE. PLEASE.

Joy FOB Forever

thank you dear fans of barbaro..
.i am so heartsick .
i have been fascinated by the deep south too..i know there are great folks there dear fob, and i feel that this is one of them property rights deals --something is veyr strange about it all..bottom line and heart of the matter ..it seems to reflect the liverstock vs having a soul and being an entity..not a piece of furniture--but a living breathing soul..wiht feelings and talents ..and skills..
so e pray for egle on this mondya night..this dear evening he our souls all ocnverge..in the splendor of greatness ..poetyr of moition and soul..,BARBARO..
bless veyrone;s hard ork ..i ont rest till eagel is setteld ..one hair on him harmed i am down there with my cannon.
..maybe a broom might be more peaceful give mr cook love i whisper to myself..ahhhhhhhhhh.embrace him give him the chance to make good.
.leave eagle to enjoy his moments on earth in plenty..please dear lord...
in the storm...
martita
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EAGLE UPDATE FROM TEARS:

as of 4:20pmEst, Eagle was still at Tears, no sign of the "owner" yet..please pray.

thanks for being patient about news on strategy from Tears about Eagle.

forgive my 'rambling', i just want to get this out to you asap [i need an assistant, lol!!]:

Jennifer at Tears told me that if we focus on the Media to put out another article or do a story on tv for Eagle, that would be a good thing at this moment, since the judge is not going to change the ruling. Our best bet is to keep calling attention to the case to make sure we keep Eagle in the news
ie. plead that someone goes to this "owner" and attempts to interview him (he has declined so far, why? does he have something to hide? the only people who say "he means to do no harm to the horse" are his lawyer and the judge's secretary--but he should come FWD himself).
Tears said it would be difficult for them, in their current position, to go inspect or take a look at the "owner's" property (where he keeps other horses as well, and they didn't know in what conditions they are); so if the media were to do it, that would be good follow-up;

as far as what media to contact, Jennifer suggested 2 sources:

well, first she suggested we do not focues on Trevor Pettiford of PBS, bcz he's already on their side: if anything we can thank him quickly, but she said Trevor does this work not only bcz it's a job to him, but he does it from his heart and he's the one who regularly/always has been following and supporting Tears endeavours.

so we could focus on:

--their local CBS (she said to go to www.wiat.com to contact a reported there, she didn't have a specific name).

and

--that it would be great if we could push The Birmingham News, the local paper that already put out the first article on Eagle last friday (Tears didn't like that article, although it was good that at least something came out in the paper about Eagle) to do another follow-up article on E, and this time we could send them Eagle's correct whole true story and PHOTOS of him (before and after), so that the article would say something more than the first, in favor of Eagle; put the truth out in the open more than it did in the first article.

another thing, the PETITION: Jennifer said they have a petition running to, online--or is it the same one we are signing on to? she thinks theirs is in fact the one on care2care.com, so it may be the same (must check on that). if not, we could merge them as one.

and she thinks it's a great idea to use the petition as Ken was suggesting--to send the link to the petition (of the record of # of signatures) to the 2 reporters that we're targeting to do a story (CBS and The B. News), as a record of how much national support Eagle has been gathering:
"please do a follow up story, we want to know about Eagle",
"we want to hear from this "owner",
"we want Eagle to stay at Tears",
etc.

that's the scoop.
now we just have to get the 2 email addies and/or phone #s for CBS and The B. News, so we can shower them with kind tough love and support for Eagle The Horse and move them to action.

stay tuned
(and if anyone wants to help with getting to the exact
tel#s/emails/faxes#, much appreciated!

cristinapbrown@hotmail.com

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Thank you Martita for posting your loving thoughts concerning Eagle and his future. I am with you...

###Martita, you have NO idea how very deep and disgusting the good ol boy system is, esp here in the South. Animal abuse gets a slap in the hand, there are 24 horses here in Lexington that might end up in a slaughterhouse. It's been a 2 year lawsuit and animal abuse case. The judge has now ordered the horses sold at auction..we know what that means.

It breaks my heart and tortures my soul.

Are the co-sponsor lists up to date? I know Specter from Pa has co-sponsored but his name isn't listed. Seems like there should be more names. Does anybody know?

DEAR BARBARO, SWEET SPIRIT HORSE...

Another melancholy Monday filled with thoughts of you and your last Monday here on earth,

And yet I have often heard it said that when a loved one dies, we mourn for OURSELVES...because we love you and miss you so much and long for your physical presence here with US. We have no need to mourn your new life in the land of light and peace just across the Rainbow Bridge...

Your new life is filled with equine angel friends, with green pastures and flowers, with beloved animals of all species living in harmony, with sunlight and fluffy clouds and the light of God's eternal love.

Your new life is NOT spent in a place where a madman assassinates college students laboring in the pursuit of knowledge...

Your new life is NOT spent in a place where too often people are judged by their title, their job status, their physical attributes, the brand of automobile they drive, the level of their education, or the worth of their investment portfolio...

Your new life is NOT spent in a place where horses are starved and abused and tossed onto feedlots where their "worth" is calculated in "cents per pound"...

Your new life is NOT spent in a place where brave young American men and women sacrifice their lives every day in a war of dubious merit and purpose...

Your new life is NOT spent in a place where children in the lowest socio-economic levels are hungry and cold and ill-clothed and poorly educated, often with little chance to escape their parents' legacy...

You new life is NOT spent in a place where we strive every day to abolish horse slaughter in your honor, yet know that our enemies have deep pockets which allow them to spread their propaganda...

And therefore, in the midst of my tears for the earthly loss of your strength and courage and beauty, I must begin to CELEBRATE your new life eternal!

I love you and miss you, dear Big Boss Horse...I WILL see you again one fine day!

BARBARO - CHAMPION OF MY HEART!

Love,
Nancy

CALLING ALL CALIFORNIANS!!!

PLEASE JOIN THE CA CALLING GROUP

There's got to be lots more Californians on this board who can join us in our calling group!!
It only takes a few minutes a day, and it really does make a difference. We need more cosponsors, and this is a fun, effective way to do it.

Whether you want to call or fax (or do both!) there's room for you on our team. You can even leave messages after hours on voicemail.

REMEMBER: If you have time to read and post here at TWR, you have time to make a couple of calls!!

So please fire off an email to me at

sbreaux1@verizon.net
(don't forget the "1" after sbreaux)

and join our efforts here in CA

Thanks,
Steph

janiceK32

I think the paperwork is running behind because of the recess. Sponsor list should be updated shortly.

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NEW JERSEY IS OFF AND RUNNING.

I am happy to say that as of today, there are 5 people on the NJ Call Strategy. 5 is great, but 6,7,8 or more would be even better!

The invitation is always open for more New Jerseyans to come join this important and history making venture.

Yes, history making. When HS is finally abolished (every aspect of it) in this country, it will mean that we have removed an ugly practice that has existed in this country far too long.

Interested in joining our team? Please e-mail me at gingersnap@nj.rr.com.

Here's to us! Here's to the horses!

Thanks.
Edie

Hay Hollywood Park FOBs

Got a few more confirmations today, thanks!

I haven't heard from the following people for final confirmation. If you are one of these people please let me know right away so I can include you in the count. This is also posted on the discussion board under "General" so as not to miss anyone.

Crystal
Angelasea37 Mgodina
Nancy - momofkansas (Santa Monica)
Susan - bravesfan7 (LaHabra)

Thanks, Patti

Hola all !

I haven't posted in a long while and
Ohhh I miss skimming through the posts - I just haven't had much time , but I do read the updates ! Sounds like you guys "got it together" and have really organized everyone on the anti slaughter rally - Barbaro Style!

The Derby is just around the turn and I am remebering Barbaro in his glory ! What a race to remember !
I will be there this year to honor his victory and to represent the FOBs !!

Alex, have a safe trip and tell Grandma we all said "Happy 90th Birthday"

Barbaro- I miss you so - your spirit is alive and inspires us to do great things in your honor!
Your courage allows the dreamer to dream ,and the fighter to fight. Your determination pushes that dream to reality !

Well, good night all blesings to each of you!

Jenny has reported she spoke with TEARS and no one picked Eagle up today. No one seems to know what is going on.

If you have not signed the petition for Eagle, do so NOW.

Pray for Eagle. I hardly dare breathe.

Joy, FOB forever, always loving Barbaro and praying for Eagle

Alex, safe and happy journey to you!

It is reassuring to know that you come from strong, long-living stock. We want you around for a very long time.

Happy 90th Birthday to your grandmother!!

Shirley
California

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Dear Alex....I'm so sorry for the bad weather there today....hope all the horses and riders and everyone are o.k.!! You are RIGHT...enough of this 'troff dumping'!!

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Is it Wendy? Who took the wonderful pics? I have forgotten already.....but THANK YOU!! They are WONDERFUL....and who is the VERY BEAUTIFUL
Doggie?? And THANKS:) for the GREAT PICS of LUKE:) I just think that cute LUKE is toooo cute:) I can hardly STAND IT:)Nancy in CT. Don't forget me when you are passing out those peppermints to Luke...O.K.?

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Very sad day in VA ..... I am beyond sorry for everyone involved and the families of the young people who were killed or injured, but especially the ones killed!!!

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Been too busy today to read everything here, will try tonight to get 'caught up'......GOOD NEWS:) I will be visiting INSIDE THE FENCE:) tomorrow to see that sweet horse mommy work with ??? I don't know which one....maybe Rosie some more..doesn't matter to me though, 'cause I just LOVE THEM ALL:)

I stopped for a quick minute this early afternoon armed with a pretty decent sized bag of baby carrots....MISTER L O V E S food!!! He was just HOGGING those carrots....he TOSSES his head around and the other two just meekly stand back...but Rosie got some, I made SURE!!! I pushed that big ol' horsey head of Misters away a few times....of course he's nickering horsey 'swear' words to me...but his sissy DID get a few...Poor Blackie.....I will catch up with him tomorrow though...he WANTS to get treats, it seems like he WANTS some lovings, but he's just tooooooo timid...I feel badly for him...I'm not giving up on him though, I think inside, way inside, there is a fun loving horsey spirit that would VERY MUCH ENJOY 'nuzzle time' with this Lady at the Fence:)

And then I remember it is ELEVEN weeks today:( but it's because I met that wonderful big Bay named Barbaro.....it's because of him that I am now enjoying my three amigos so much...and look at allll the other horses who've been helped and Rosie's little Filly:) Angel...and alllll the FOBs who have jumped on the band-wagon all across this Nation of ours to fax and call and try really HARD to stop slaughter...and look at how many of us are learning EVERY SINGLE DAY about horse 'language' and horse anatomy and EVERYTHING
'horse' we can soak up like happy little 'sponges' :) It's all because of my Handsome Sweetheart.. Bobby Jackson!!!!!...sigh:)

Everyone have a safe/dry/comfortable night and I'll catch up with you all tomorrow after my next visit I N S I D E the fence:) XXOOXX

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Alex,

The news about Nick M. unveiling his new painting of Barbaro at del Park is very exciting!

On a sad note, I am wondering if the VA Tech news is having an affect with the students at U of Delaware. What are you hearing?

So Beautiful Words Angel Laurie H. You Touch My Heart. So Beautiful To Read Your Stories Angel Lynne Brown. You Are With The Angel Horses. So Connected. You Touch My Heart.

Angel Harriette My Love.

Angel Nancy In Ct. My Love.

Angel Martita My love.

Angels For All That You Believe And Do. So Heartfelt.

I Know How You Feel. I Understand.

We Need Miracles.

Affirmed.

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Hi Dee:) Your words to me, soooo loving...on this, the Eleventh Monday....well, they feel like a BIG HUG for me, and I really NEEDED a HUG:)
Thanks, Dee!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Verna1...your husband is 100% correct on the photo op idea....I'm a marketing person and that story and idea is a WINNER from a media standpoint!!!!That story could be syndicated ....it's a real heartbreaker...but couldn't be closer to the TRUTH!!! Please proceed with the idea !!! Let's make horse slaughter really personal and extremely unpopular.....let's bring slaughter out into the daylight for all to see how evil it really is!!!!
Go for it Verna !!! It may get us the sponsors we need....