Good Morning Barbaro!!

Good Morning Fellow FOB's

Good Morning and WELCOME BACK ALEX!!!!

Have a wonderful day today everyone.

We did it because WE GET IT!!

On to the next step.

I will always believe in Barbaro!!

Good morning, Barbaro! Good morning, Alex and Tim! Good morning, fellow Fans!

A great day yesterday for the horses but the work is far from done. We await further direction from our fearless leaders Shelley and Debra, but mini celebrations are definitely in order!

I agree with Steve Haskin - I won't even consider picking my favorites for the Derby until after the draw on Wednesday. I know who I'd LIKE to have but time will tell if that's a possibility! In the meantime, it's good to see some other trainers thinking outside the box like Michael.

Everyone - enjoy the victory in yesterday's battle. Happy travels to all who are on the move to weekend celebrations.

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

Welcome back Alex

Hope you had a great trip.

S311 IS OUT OF COMMITTEE

THERE IS STILL WORK TO BE DONE

NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN THE BUCKS

THE OHIO STATE CALLING GROUP

WE ARE 22 STRONG BUT MORE IS BETTER

JOIN THE BUCKS THE OHIO HERD®

LET’S ROUND UP THOSE VOTES Horse Force®

Calls are more important than ever now.

We are very close to victory.

Hesitant to call, you can leave voice mail after hours or fax.

It can be as simple as saying
"Please vote yes for S311" or
"Please become a cosponsor for HR503"

MORE BUCKS, MORE BUCKS, MORE BUCKS

Please e-mail me directly elk555@aol.com

###ONE-STOP CHECK & GO CALLING GROUP###
Is there anyone else out there reading the post that only has limited internet access, but would like to help the group and our horses. Arrangements can easily be made to include you in our group.

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

*****Posted for Linnie

FOR EVERYONE!!

There are exactly THREE DAYS until a Very Special Occasion Takes Place ... An Occasion so Monumental that the Country at large will take part in this Celebration with mini-celebrations of their own to Commemorate this great Hero and Champion!!! We all know who this is ... BARBARO'S BIRTHDAY!!

HOWEVER ... There are 365 DAYS in the year when a KILLER steps in and takes the life of such a great Hero and Champion ... and, sadly, we all know who THIS is also ... LAMINITIS!!! And we need, no we MUST take THE LIFE OF THIS KILLER ... In this case, "AN EYE FOR AN EYE" is justified as righteous indignation!!!

So, our April Campaign must be extra special for Bobby ... our "Let's Lick Laminitis" needs another "KICK", and the only way to do this is with funds for laminitis research. So, we are going to honor Barbaro for his incredible gallantry both on and off the racetrack ... AND ... we are going to honor the man who gave Barbaro back his life for more than 8 months with his caring, his concern, his tireless efforts, his labor of love and his surgical skills ... DR. DEAN RICHARDSON!!!

So, I am asking with my hand extended for your help, your generosity and your love for the bond of love that was shared between our "Bobby" and Dr. Dean Richardson!!

But there's more ... a little baby filly was recently born to our Rosie ... and her name is "Bobby's L'il Angel" and we all know why!!! She needs to be protected from the ravages of laminitis that could endanger her own life at any time ... so we need to honor little "Angel" during Bobby's Birthday Celebration as well ...

So, here's the April Challenge:
Donate $29 in honor of our Beloved Barbaro on his 4th Birthday ...

Donate $29 in honor of our equally loved Dr. Dean Richardson for everything he contributed and gave to Barbaro during those long months and weeks ... Because of Dr. Richardson, Bobby was able to "walk in the sunshine" and "graze in the grass" again ... Dr. Richardson should be honored during Barbaro's Birthday Celebration
Donate $29 in honor of "Bobby's L'il Angel" and protect her from harm for Bobby ...
Give once, give twice, give 3 times, but please give.

What better way to honor BARBARO on his 4th Birthday than with our assurance to him, and Dr. Richardson and "Angel" that we will NOT stand by and allow this crippling killer - Laminitis - to take the life of another of our beloved equine companions.

Let our voices and our donations swell in perfect harmony in Celebration of Life for Bobby, Dr. R and Angel!!

And thanks to our Michelle, here is the BLUE LINK to donate! Thanks so much, Michelle, and Everyone! Let's Make the April Donations to the laminitis fund the biggest and best yet! I know we can do this together!!!
For the Laminitis Page:
Let’sLickLaminitis
For the recurring payment form option:
Let’sLickLaminitis

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****Posted for Linnie

HERE'S A GREAT BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE THAT CAN HAPPEN 'IN THE MOMENT' AND 'ON THE SPOT' RIGHT AT YOUR OWN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS FOR BOBBY!

If the 'person in charge' of each celebration(main contact, leader, etc.) would like to collect all the checks written out that day and mail then to NBC, that would be terrific!!
I'm sure each location has someone who is 'spearheading' the birthday celebration at each track; i.e. Tampa, Hollywood Park, Colorado, TX, OH, etc.

So if that one individual would like to collect all the checks written on the 29th and mail them directly to NBC with your own note stating how much you collected on behalf of laminitis research, that would be wonderful. In this way, each separate celebration will be recognized for their efforts on an individual basis and this is a great motivator and incentive for each location to 'run its best race', so to speak. A little friendly competition never hurt, right? LOL

So, yes, by all means, let's get all the birthday celebrations involved in this ... each 'leader' of the respective locations motivate your troops to writing out checks for $29 on April 29, and then gather them up, total your figures and send it directly to NBC with your own letter enclosed based on your specific location. In this way, we will all be acting individually and collectively toward a major goal ... the end of Laminitis.

HERE'S THE INFORMATION ON HOW TO MAKE THE CHECKS PAYABLE FOR THE $29 ON THE 29TH BARBARO BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ... AND HOW TO EARMARK FOR 'LAMINITIS FUND' IN THE "MEMO" SECTION OF THE CHECK.

Just a thought/Suggestion, will the person in charge of collecting/sending the checks Highlight with a Marker THE MEMO LINE AND ALSO TO PROOF ALL OF THEM TO BE SURE EACH CHECK IS MARKED LAMINITIS FUND.

Checks should be made payable to the
"Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania,"
with Laminitis Fund on the memo line and sent to:

University of Pennsylvania,
School of Veterinary Medicine
New Bolton Center Office of Development
382 West Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ...

THANKS AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING ...

LINNIE

OK, GANG WE HAVE ANOTHER EXCITING CHALLENGE, AND THIS ONE IS GOING TO KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF ... MINE ARE ALREADY GONE!!

READ THIS:
From UPENN
I was just talking to Gail Luciani, our Communications Director about the 29th.

Do you think you could ask your reps to take some photos at the celebrations around the country. We'd like to do a news story and a website piece after the festivities are over and then we can also report on the success of the $29
campaign and thank everyone.

TAKE SOME PIX????????????????? I KNOW MY PEOPLE OUT THERE ... AND YOU WILL ALL TAKE LOTS AND LOTS OF PICTURES OF THE MONIES BEING RECEIVED, THE CHECKS BEING WRITTEN AND HANDED OVER!!!

JUST A SUGGESTION ... IF YOU CAN, DESIGNATE ONE PERSON IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL 'BIRTHDAY BARBARO CELEBRATION' TO BE THE 'OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER' TO MEMORIALIZE YOUR EVENT ... OR DESIGNATE SEVERAL, BUT JUST MAKE SURE THIS IS A "KODAK MOMENT" TO REMEMBER FOR THE AGES ... HECK, MAKE THIS A THOUSAND KODAK MOMENTS ....

TAKE PICTURES, RECORD THE EVENT ... COLLECT THE CHECKS, COUNT THE MONEY AND DO IT ALL FOR BARBARO!!

BRAVO FANS OF BARBARO ...!!! MAKE THIS EVENT BEYOND EVEN YOUR WILDEST EXPECTATIONS!!! FOR THE BIG BOSS HOSS ON HIS FIRST 'HEAVENLY' BIRTHDAY!!! AND SEND YOUR PICTURES ALONG WITH YOUR CHECKS AND YOUR LETTER PROUDLY CLAIMING WHAT YOUR CELEBRATION RAISED IN BARBARO'S MEMORY FOR LAMINITIS RESEARCH!

I KNOW YOU ARE ALL GOING TO TAKE THIS RACE TO YOUR HEARTS AND FIGHT IT TO THE FINISH LINE ... TX, OH, ME, CA, FL, CO, DE AND ALL POINTS IN BETWEEN FAR AND WIDE!!!

AND THEY'RE OFF!!!

I AM SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU BEFORE YOU EVEN 'DO IT' BECAUSE I ALREADY KNOW HOW DETERMINED AND DEDICATED YOU ARE TO MAKE YOUR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION THE BEST EVER!!!

LOVE TO ALL OF YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO ... AND ALL THAT YOU CONTINUE TO DO ... FOR BARBARO ... FOR THE HORSES ... AND TO SLAY THE LAMINITIS DRAGON FOR GOOD!!

LET'S LICK LAMINITIS!! LET'S LICK IT!!

LINNIE

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#####Lorri, PA

I'm skedaddling, Thanks again.

Welcome home Alex. I hope you had a nice visit.

Superfecta did a great job in your absence.

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Michelle, Good morning. Thanks for all your tireless work the last few weeks.

Good morning FOB's.

Great news about S311. Let's keep up the pressure. Senator Voinovich, I'm now ready for you to jump on the anti-slaughter train. BEEN READY!

See you all In Delaware his weekend.

Morning (psychic) skritches to the BBH, and all of his fabulous frens in Equine Heaven...you must be getting pretty excited about all of these celebrations right about now...!

Speaking of which, congrats to all FsOB. Having S311 out of committee and on to the floor is a BIG step. Well done, good work, and quoting ShelleyA and Debra, WI here "...know that each and everyone of you played a major part in getting this bill out of committee!! You guys are doing a magnificent job. We WILL see this through to the end and we WILL win!!!"

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Welcome back Alex! I'm headed to Lexington in the morning. Can't wait to go to Keeneland tomorrow!

Great news on S311!

Hiya, FsOB! Here's to a productive day for us all. I wish everyone safe travels to DelPark or to any of the other celebrations of Barbaro's life this weekend. Wouldn't it be great with the Senate were to pass S-311 in the coming week? RMH

Good morning, Barbaro, sweet spirit horse...I have missed writing to you while Uncle Alex Brown was on vacation, but I know that you and all the horse angels were dancing for joy yesterday to see that S311 was moved out of committee...and now it's on to the Senate for a vote! Your earthly famblee is united in our determination to abolish horse slaughter before this session of the Congress recesses...we do this to honor your memory, to fulfill your legacy, and to redeem all horses - known and unknown!

I know you'll be having a special birthday party in Equine Heaven...the Fans of Barbaro will also celebrate your brief but brilliant life with observances from Maine to California, and many locations in between...a grand time will be had by all, to show our love for you, to honor your impact on us and on the horse racing industry. WE WILL "DO RIGHT BY BARBARO!"

I love you now and forever, Big Boss Horse - you are BARBARO - CHAMPION OF MY HEART!

Nancy

### Hi Cal...

Good Morning, FOB's!

Alex, welcome back - looking forward to this weekend. Next week is my turn to go "home" to the UK...can't wait.

Yesterday was a great day for the FOB's - today we go back to work to keep the momentum of S311 moving.

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Deb and John Anderson - it was wonderful to meet you and take you to Fair Hill on Sunday. Talk of a perfect day - my time with you is one of the moments I treasure - always.

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Everybody at the ranch is sick...so will have to spend more time up there tomorrow to be sure all the horses are OK...

I am so excited about this weekend. Its gonna be so much fun to finally meet some wonderful people who are literally changing part of our world.

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

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Still looking for committed individuals
to help save horses with the NC calling group...
come on Tarheels, I know you're out there!

antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net

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Hi Harriette, Missed you. (and everybody else too) Leaving Tommorrow for a quick visit with my Aunt in Pittsburgh. Then on to Delaware Sat. AM. Will pick up some chocolate on the way! Ready for some words of wisdom from your ancestors. Hope you have a good one for us.

WELCOME BACK ALEX !!!

WE MISSED YOU sooooooo MUCH!!!!

Hope you had an absolutely lovely time with friends and family and Grandma's party was a smashing success....I'm sure it was !!!! Has the Queen been invited to the now famous FairHill??? If not perhaps she should be??? I'm sure she's heard of BARBARO???
I'm just kidding???? NOT????? Good idea I think !!!

Raining here haven't done a weather check for Wilmington Delaware yet but I'm trusting the Lord to take care of that !!!It's raining here because I washed the car ???? LOL

Busy busy day for all...make those phones electric today!!! THEY'RE LISTENING.....WE CAN DO IT !!!!
THEY'RE GETTING IT !!!!!Keep phoning and faxing all those senators and congressmen ARE GETTING IT!!Let's make them brunette???? LOL

Safe and prosperous day to ALL the Barbaro Nation!
Keep spreading the Barbaro Effect until ALL....
GET IT !!!!! HUGS...See ya all soon !!!

Hello All,
Welcome back Alex. Glad I contacted Sen.Rockefeller's office yesterday.
WV Resident

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Maribel, Just checked the Delaware weather. Mostly sunny on Sat. high of 69. Sunday, few showers, high of 69. Shouldn't bother me, I'm all wet anyway. LOL

Welcome Back Alex!!!!! Hope you had a smashing time with your grandmother.

Excellent news on the slaughter issue!

Good Thursday morning FsOB,

First let me say a hearty "thank you" to Superfecfta. You did a fantastic job during Alex's absence.

While yesterday was a much needed "shot in the arm",(S.311) we all know that we can't rest now but continue the push while the momentum is moving in the right direction. So, after celebrating a bit, let's continue to make those calls. It would be nice to also call those Senators who were supporters and thank them.

Have a great day all!
Janice
A forever FOB

I would like to change my previous comment. I just saw that Shelley and Debra said to NOT call those Senators that voted "yes" yesterday.

Janice
A forever FOB

Welcome back Alex.

To all heading to Delaware and other celebrations this weekend, have a great time and safe trips. Wish I could be there to meet eveyone, but will light my 29 candles for Barbaro and be thinking of you instead.

Debbie in Ohio

Welcome back, Alex! I hope you had a nice visit and enjoyed seeing your grandmother.
Thanks to Superfecta for keeping us up to date in your absence!
Best wishes and a safe trip to all who are attending the celebrations this weekend. I'll be thinking of you and of Barbaro.

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to wish everyone who is going to celebrate Barbaro's life and spirit on the 29th to have a great time. There are so many different ways people are celebrating, not just at the different racetracks. The FOB are truly amazing people full of creativity.

Have fun everyone and we'll be thinking of y'all at our Texas celebration at Lone Star Park.

Welcome home, Alex and thanks, Superfecta.

Run with the wind, Barbaro! We love you.

Here's a very early barely repost of ShelleyA and Debra WI for today, Thursday 26 April:

CONGRATULATIONS ON A HUGE SUCCESS AND A JOB WELL DONE!!!

As you all know, S311 was voted on and released from the Senate Commerce committee. This means it is now eligible to be put on the senate calendar for a full vote. While this is WONDERFUL news, our job is far from over. There are many things that can unfold now but today is a time to celebrate!!! We will explain all of that in the near future.

We will be receiving new directives and will pass them on shortly. In the meantime, the best thing to do is to continue to try to get co-sponsors. Both the senate and the house should be more receptive now that this first step has proven successful. You already know who voted yes today so please do NOT call those senators. And once again, do NOT call those that are already co-sponsors in the senate or the house.

If you are a member of a state committee, go back to Steph's strategy.

The strategy that we have been receiving on a national level has proven to be extremely effective. We will continue to follow that and change course and events unfold.

For now, savor your victory and know that each and everyone of you played a major part in getting this bill out of committee!! You guys are doing a magnificent job. We WILL see this through to the end and we WILL win!!!

Thanks again for all your hard word and dedication.

Shelley and Debra

Click on the anti-slaughter blue link for blue links to all relevant contacts...

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

I don't know who voted for S.311. Where can I find the record? I live in FL and faxed Sen. Nelson. Hope he voted for S.311.

In early days we were close to nature. We judged time, weather conditions, and many things by the elements--the good earth, the blue sky, the flying of geese, and the changing winds. We looked to these for guidance and answers. Our prayers and thanksgiving were said to the four winds--to the East, from whence the new day was born; to the South, which sent the warm breeze which gave a feeling of comfort; to the West, which ended the day and brought rest; and to the North, the Mother of winter whose sharp air awakened a time of preparation for the long days ahead. We lived by God's hand through nature and evaluated the changing winds to tell us or warn us of what was ahead.

Today we are again evaluating the changing winds. May we be strong in spirit and equal to our Fathers of another day in reading the signs accurately and interpreting them wisely. May Wah-Kon-Tah, the Great Spirit, look down upon us, guide us, inspire us, and give us courage and wisdom. Above all, may He look down upon us and be pleased."

Yigaquu osaniyu adanvto adadoligi nigohilvi nasquv utloyasdi nihi"

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

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Harriette,
Thanks, now we are officially back.

Hi Alex. Hope you had a good break. Love to Barbaro. This is the biggest birthday party I have ever seen planned. Feels so great. He deserves it. Thanks all

##Cal and all FOB taking to the roads, air,etc travelling to all the Barbaro celebrations, please be careful and arrive safely.

May Angels and Barbaro watch over us all.

Great Day FsOB!
It truly is a great day, crowded with great news. Most importantly, the Senate committee did the right thing. Everyone who called or supported this effort in anyway, pat yourself on the back, smile and get back to work! lol Many many miles remain in this race. Thank you for all you do.

Bittersweetly, Alex is back! A hearty Welcome Home Alex. You were missed and you are loved. You do so much, how do you fit it all into a day? lol But what's with this talk about retirement? Thinking of giving up your day job?

Superfecta, wow, I can only repeat and reiterate everything everyone else has already said. Super(fecta) job! and Thank You.

We're going to miss Alex's (mis)adventures with Hawty Creek. What a beautiful girl with a great heart. I think I say for many of us, we're going to miss seeing her Sunday.

A nice little article in the Rocky Mountain News that mentions everything going on Sunday:

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/spotlight_columnists/article/0,2777,DRMN_23962_5504880,00.html

(Sorry, haven't mastered the blue ink yet.)

I am looking forward to seeing everyone Sunday.

We Get It

Hi Alex:
I know I don't usually post over here but wanted to tell you I hope you had a splendid break. I hope your grandma's birthday was a huge success.


Wow pretty quick here I'll finally be able to meet you! I know me and about 500 other people.


Oh well. I'll be leaving here pretty quick to go to work and then onto the airport. So this is my final checkin here before all the todos.


See everyone soon!

Good Morning FOB's

CONGRATULATIONS ON A HUGE SUCCESS AND A JOB WELL DONE!!!

As you all know, S311 was voted on and released from the Senate Commerce committee. This means it is now eligible to be put on the senate calendar for a full vote. While this is WONDERFUL news, our job is far from over. There are many things that can unfold now but today is a time to celebrate!!! We will explain all of that in the near future.

We will be receiving new directives and will pass them on shortly. In the meantime, the best thing to do is to continue to try to get co-sponsors. Both the senate and the house should be more receptive now that this first step has proven successful. You already know who voted yes today so please do NOT call those senators. And once again, do NOT call those that are already co-sponsors in the senate or the house.

If you are a member of a state committee, go back to Steph’s strategy.

The strategy that we have been receiving on a national level has proven to be extremely effective. We will continue to follow that and change course and events unfold.

For now, savor your victory and know that each and everyone of you played a major part in getting this bill out of committee!! You guys are doing a magnificent job. We WILL see this through to the end and we WILL win!!!

Thanks again for all your hard work and dedication.

A hearty "WELCOME BACK" to Alex and a giant THANK YOU to superfecta who did such a wonderful job in keeping everyone informed!!

Have a great day.
Shelley and Debra

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Welcome back, Alex!! Hope your Grandmother's birthday was wonderful and you had a wonderful visit with her and the rest of your family. We are glad you're back home, safe and sound--and that the comment board is up again.

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Superfecta did a wonderful job! I visited her website and enjoyed it very much.

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Congratulations and job well done to those who are calling and faxing members of Congress on the horse slaughter bill. Excellent!

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I will be with the birthday partygoers in spirit on April 29. I look forward to reading reports and seeing pictures of the celebrations around the country.

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Such a GREAT group of people.

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Again, Alex and Tim--and Superfecta ;o), thank you for everything.

It is so wonderful to see everyone's comments , names, etc. I missed Alex and everyone else!!

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Linnie,

How great of UPENN to want to do a story about all the Barbaro celebrations.

Welcome back Alex! It's good to have you back.

Hooray for S311!! Barbaro and frens are surely smiling from ear to ear at the great news.

I'm soooo glad comments is back. I felt like I was out of touch with my special famblee.

Can't wait for this weekend!! DelPark--Here we come!!!

Good morning Alex! Welcome back. Here's hoping you had an enjoyable trip.

Thanks so much Superfecta for filling in for Alex!

Good morning, Barbaro, FOB's, Mr. & Mrs. Jackson!

Linda Northeast Philly

####Alex, welcome back, hope you have a good trip.

Well everyone, what a day we had yesterday, enjoy the moment. Victory is so sweet, just like our Barbaro. We have alot of work ahead of us, and I know that working in numbers will get this done.

To all of you that are going to the birthday celebration, have a safe trip, relax and enjoy yourselfs. I can't make it, but my heart will be there. My plans are to have a few friends over to enjoy a Hugh carrot cake to honor our Barbaro.

Have a greatday!!!!!

Missing Barbaro

Just reported in Yahoo discussion group:

We picked up another cosponsor on S. 311 for a total of 25 plus the sponsor.
The new cosponsor is:

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M.[MA] - 4/25/2007

Good Morning Alex, Tim, all FOB's and beautiful Barbaro in Equine Heaven.

Welcome back Alex - hope you had a good trip.

The weekend is drawing near and the Great One's
Birthday is coming up. Prayers to all those who are travelling to the birthday celebrations for our beloved Barbaro. I will be thinking of all of you and wishing I could be there.

Great work on the Anti-Slaughter FOB's!!

I get it!

Safe Travels!

Good morning, all!

What a day! Alex is back (hope you had a great time and a very happy birthday celebration for your grandmum), S311 was passed without amendments, Mama in MO has a beautiful new colt with WHITE stockings that go all the way up (!!), and we are about to celebrate the birth of a superstar who has changed the world for humans and equines alike.

Superfecta, thanks for the great job!

What's this about retiring, Alex???? Wow, I've missed a lot. We'll all miss Hawty Creek, what a sweet girl.

Onward and upward!

NEW SENATE CO SPONSOR to S311 YESTERDAY (now 25)

Ted Kennedy (MA)

House Co Sponsors to HR503 number 149
House Co Sponsors to HR249 is 17

Here we gooo!

Edie

###Alex, welcome back, you were missed here, but I hope you had a grand time.

Superfecta, thank you for a job well done, every post was a good read and lots of information.

Hello all FOB's missed you all.

Have a good day everyone.

Judy

HI, FOB's!

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Harriette, good to see your posts...I've missed this board...

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Superfecta, thank you so much for your updates while Alex was in the UK.

Safe journeys for all those coming to any Barbaro celebration. I'm so excited at all the events being planned around the country. No one event is too small - its the intention that matters...and we have intention to spare...:)

Take care, everybody.

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

Welcome back Alex. Retiring? What did I miss?

I'll be leaving tomorrow to drive up to Delaware. Can't wait to meet everybody. Safe travels to all who will be on the road, in a plane, etc.

Proud to be an FOB!!
I GET IT!!

Welcome back, Alex. Hope your Grandmother had a great birthday and that you had a great trip.

Hi to my wonderful FOB Famblee. Yes, we got SB#311 out of committee, but our work has just begun. We need to KEEP CALLING. Remember to call your own Representative & Senators. Remember to CALL Sen. Obama (202-224-2854) who said he would support SB311 if he received enough calls. Also, call the senators who voted aye yesterday to thank them. You can find out how they voted yesterday over at the discussion boards.

It takes only a few minutes and a very little finger work to make those calls. Do it for the slaughtered horses. Do it so no more horses will be slaughtered. Don't think enough people are calling so your calls won't matter. They will. All thos pro-slaughter people are calling day & night. We HAVE to call more.

Getting these bills passed gives meaning to Barbaro's life and his death. He is watching and he knows there is much work left to do.

Remember JFK's words: "Here on earth, God's work must truly be our own."

KEEP CALLING. It's for the horses.

John Henry is certainly smiling, but he'll come after us if we fail to CALL. And that boy means business! :) KEEP CALLING.

Joy FOB Forever Working with Barbaro on HR503 & SB311

Angel Maribel I Missed You A Lot. I Will Be With You In Spirit. Watching Tv Barbaro Documentary And The Kentucky Derby.

Angel Maribel You Are In My Heart.

Affirmed.

Something for a morning giggle:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/horse_in_bank

American Idol: I Heard The Songs "I'll Stand By You," "Like A Bridge Over Troubled Water." The Night Before "You'll Never Walk Alone" And "Imagine."

Barbaro Says: I'm With You Every Step Of The Way. Heard It From The Most Beautiful Place "Equine Heaven."

Affirmed.

Barbaro's Birthday Cake

Barbaro's Picture On The Center Of The Birthday Cake

Pink And Red Roses Around The Cake

I See Blue, Green, Pink And Red Candles

Yellow Candle For Warm Sunshine

I See Wishes Being Made

Wishes Are Coming True....

Affirmed.

Welcome back Alex, hope you had a great time.

Hello FOBs

Good news about anti slaughter is a fine birthday present for our boy.

Just want to say I'm truly sorry that will miss the celebration and meeting you wonderful people who have been a lifesaver this past year. I know it will be a remarkable experience and as I hear about it on the news I'll be so proud to be an FOB and that I get it.

Travel SAFELY EVERYONE!!!

WE STILL LOVE YOU BOBBY!

Love and hugs

Dr. Dean Richardson "The Wizard Of Oz" For All The Wonderful Things That He Has Done. The Staff "Glinda" For Care And Love.

Munchkinland: The Most Beautiful Place Where Angels Are All Around. That Is All Angels On This Site.

I See A Lot Of Rainbows.

I See A Lot Of Hearts.

I See A Lot Of Love On This Horizon.

It Is "Over The Rainbow" Barbaro Is The Beautiful Blue Bird Who Can Fly. Barbaro Is Over
The Rainbow.

I See The Number 4.

I See Companions.

I See Wonders.

John Henry Is The Horse That Will Never Change.

It Is Belief.

You All Get It. I Know.

You Are Angels.

Affirmed.

Good morninig, sweet Boy. We miss you and celebrate your life every day.

Good morning Alex and welcome back!

Good morning fellow FOB's. Wonderful news yesterday. More work to be done but we are up to the task.

For everyone attending the Del Park festivities and all the other celebrations across the country, travel safe and have a wonderful time. I will be there in spirit.

On a personal note: Last week I asked for the FOB's to send their positive energies to my Bailey who was having TPLO surgery. I'm happy to report that all went well with surgery and she is healing nicely and is comfortables. She has several more weeks of recooperation ahead but everything is looking good so far. My sincere thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers.

Peace and love to you all!

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven!

Good Morning Rosie and Bobby's Lil Angel!

ALL FOB's Great work on S311! Lets keep at it.

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

Ro & Brady

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THANKS CAL...for the weather report was planning to check it on satellite later...perhaps I will???? Maybe the Canadian radar will forcast SUNNY ALL DAY on SUNDAY?????? LOL I'll bring my westcoast umbrella that I've been saving here in Ontario...cause we mostly have SUN HERE !!! LOL

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Harriette thank you for that prayer for safe travelling...me and my little TDi Beetle bug can use all the prayers a blonde driver can get...LOL
Luv ya girlfriend see ya REAL SOON!!!! HUGS

So great to be "back in touch" with everyone!

### SUPERFECTA--thanks SO much for all of your efforts keeping us updated!

### ALEX--Hope you had a wonderful trip! I'm sure you're Gram's 90th was an extra-special birthday with you there to celebrate!

### I nearly fell out of my chair when Michelle Tolley emailed me the news about S-311 yesterday! I KNOW the FOBs have been the difference in this bill! Keep up the momentum, everyone!

### Safe journeys to all FOBs traveling to the many Barbaro birthday celebrations! I can't wait to meet all of you heading to Delaware--I'm like a kid at Christmas counting the hours! Off work at 6pm tonight to head home to pack!

Have a great day, EVERYONE!

I have not been here for a while, but reading today's posts brought tears to my eyes. Everyone is so wonderful. I think of the FOB nation every day and say a silent prayer for everyone. (I miss you guys, but I will not be able to attend the "party" and feel sad and a little misplaced that I cannot be there)

May God bless each and every one of you and may you have a joyous day.

Barbaro, you gave so much and asked for so little. Thank you.

Love and peace
Elsa

Fans of Barbaro.........

How are all of you?

##Alex... How was England? How was grandma? Glad your back.

Barbaro... You are truly an inspiration and we GET IT!!!!!!!

Kudos to Superfecta for an outstanding Alex replacement! Thanks so much Superfectacoolicious!

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Alex-It is grand to see you back in the saddle again at Fairhill. I hope that your visit home with your Grandmother was fun for your family and yourself.
Glad you are back in the US.

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Wonderful news about S-311! Lets pray it goes all the way!

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To all celebration goers-Have a great trip and visit with all the wonderful FOBs. Just so you all know I am very jealous and envious. I am also very excited and pleased that you all will get to enjoy one another too. Have fun, be safe, and take lots of pix to share with us back here.

I certainly hope that Alex allows ya'll to have a little time to post those pix before he retires and flies back off to merry ole England. Did he not once say he was thinking on having board open only through Derby or was it through the Triple Crown also?

I vote for whatever is condusive to Alex well-being.

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Thanks to everyone here involved in all apsects of animal rescue, be they great or small. Your efforts are the most heartfelt genuine of any folks I have never met (pun intnended) in my entire life. I love you all FOBs. You are the heart and soul of this board and I want to tell you all how much I appreciated knowing you all. Thanks for all of you. I love ya'll.

Prayers for all creatures great and small.

Dang, ya'll know how to get a gal maudlin.

A Very Beautiful And Safe Traveling To All Angels To Deleware Park. Angel Barbaro Will Be With You. Blue Wristband "Riding With Barbaro." You Are Flying With Him. You Are Flying With The Very Best. Also, His Best Friend Secretariat Will Help.

A Very Beautiful Gathering There.

A Very Safe Traveling Back.

It Is Love.

Affirmed.

Hi all,

Please post who voted yes yesterday or tell me where to look to get that information.

Thanks.

Remembering Barbaro
Sally in Louisiana

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Welcome back Alex. I hope you had a wonderful trip.
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It is so good to have SB 311 out of committee. We will see this through to the end.
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Oh, joyous day. MO Horse Hero Mama had a beautiful foal on April 18th. Both are doing great and is her ever a cutie !!! Go to www.hsmo.org and help name him!!! He is a true miracle.

What a great week this has been. I hope all FOB's have a splendid weekend doing all things Barbaro !!!

Rosemary

THIS IS THE HOUSE THAT BARBARO BUILT

Alex, Eliza, Tim,& Jen brought us the foundation to build this house.

The Jackson's gave us the brick, the strongest ever made-BARBARO.

Eduardo kept the brick clean.

Mr. Matz & Peter shaped the brick.

Mr. Prado saved the brick from completely breaking when it fell.

Dr. Richardson & Dr. Anderson repaired the brick.

The brick WAS HELD together and new mortar was added-FOBs.

The brick was decorated by Kennett Florist.

A VERY strong HOUSE was built.
WE ARE THE HOUSE THAT BARBARO BUILT
WE SHALL NOT FALL DOWN
WE HAVE THE STRONGEST SUPPORT
The FOUNDATION is still STRONG
WE are STILL HERE
WE WILL ALWAYS BE HERE
WE SHALL NOT BE TORN APART.

Elsa and Dora

You have both said so eloquently what I have been thinking.

Janice
A forever FOB

Hi everyone. Glad your back Alex..looking forward to meeting you and all the others at Barbaro's Birthday party on Sunday. The FOBs are making such great strides everyone is to be commended. I try to read the messages everyday but do not post much. I will be looking at every persons name tag to at least meet them from other parts of the country and hopefully have a special bond with all of you in the name of Barbaro and the other horses. See you on Sunday!

ShelleyA:
######## Steph's strategy: which was that? Sorry to be so dense this morning...
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SUPERFECTA WAS SUPER: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR STANDING-IN FOR a.
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alex: WELCOME BACK TO THE "HOUSE". What a day yesterday....so much to do...and thank god the Board is back up...
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ALL TRAVELING TO THE BIG PARTY: have a wonderful time, take lots of pictures for those of us who can't be there with you. Travel safe, dance and sing and in general, have a terrific time!
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Lynne: how are the FRENS?

Welcome back Alex - We missed you.

Good morning all - So looking forward to hearing about all the celebrations this weekend around the country.

Barbaro - In my heart forever.

Jeri

Great news yesterday, let's hope more senators jump on the bandwagon now that it got through committee and come on board as co-sponsors. Praying the outcome is the same today for our wild horse and burro friends.

Welcome back Alex, hope you have a relaxing trip.

Over Enough had been at a clinic since Sunday and I was on my way to pick him up yesterday when I got the good news from 2 FOB'S. The eye specialist said his eye is healing - slow but sure due to being severely injured, another week to 10 days of treatment and he should be able to be out of the stall after that - 8 weeks and he has been so brave and patient. Also he had to have another treatment for a small ethmoid tumor while he was there - thanks for prayers, emails and calls from everyone.

Barb m in Florida

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Superfecta,

Horse hoofs clapping and standing ovation from this FOB!

You had big HOOFS to fill so take a bow, pat yourself on the back, put a big smile on your face for a job well done.

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Alex, welcome home. So glad to see you back in the saddle again. It is not TWR without YOU!

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!
I Get It!

#### #### ALEX, ALEX - WHAT'S THIS ABOUT "PENDING RETIREMENT PLANS"????????? PLEASE EXPLAIN FURTHER

Good morning Barbaro, Alex and all FOB's. This is a day to celebrate for the work of everyone, known and unknown, to get SB311 out of committee. Here's to you, Barbaro!

Superfecta, thank you for keeping us up to speed while Alex was away. You are terrific!

Alex, I hope you had a great time on your visit home and that your grandmom's birthday was the best! Welcome home, Alex!

I noted your comment that Hawty Creek has now returned to her owner's farm, and that she will continue with her training from there. A planned move, you said, reflecting your pending retirement. I have to admit that I will miss those morning times with Hawty Creek. They seemed to ease the day into its own. For some reason, mornings with you at Fair Hill remind me of this poem, and so I leave us all with it on this morning.......

If you have watched a molting mantis,
with exquisite patience,
extricating itself
leaf green, and like a green leaf clinging,
little by little, leg by leg,
out of its chiton shell, you likewise
know how one day coaxes itself out
of another, slowly, slowly,
by imperceptible degrees of gray,
and having fully emerged
pauses to dry its wings.

Ann (Maryland)

WELCOME BACK ALEX! hope you had a great time! We all missed ya.

So Beautiful Angel Dora. So True. My Love. My Love To Angel Nina.

Affirmed.

A great birthday present for Barbaro, S.311 voted out of Senate committee yesterday! From the House that Barbaro Built, many good things are coming.


As we imagine what his influence has done it's appropriate that his candles are on a website called Gratefulness.org. In gratitude for Bobby and all of the positive developments his life inspires, perhaps we can light extra candles to honor Barbaro's birthday... and in gratitude for being one giant step closet to protecting American equines from the slaughter house. Candles are at about 1500. Any candles lit on Friday will still be "on" for his birthday.

Here's the link:

Barbaro Candles

Jo at TB Friends

Still Happy Dancing in Alabama, S311 out of committee.

Barbaro named Horse of the Year!

New cosponsor
Sen. Kennedy, Edward M.[MA] - 4/25/2007

Thanking God for all of this.

Thanking all the FOB's for all your calls and Fax's. We did it!

Now back to work :) getting senators to cosponsor

Welcome back, Alex! Hope your trip went well and you had a great time!! Also hope your gran had a fabulous birthday!

A huge thanks to Superfecta for keeping us up to date! :o)

Looking forward to this weekend and meeting everyone!!

-Juie Z.

***marie from Atlanta..It is raining in Lexington today, tomorrow at Keeneland will be cloudy and cool,60's....Also the Clydesdales will be at Keeneland tomorrow!!

Judy in Ontario, got your check!!!

I am disappointed we won't see Hawty Creek on Sunday and I will miss Alex's daily antics with her. Alex, please, what are your intentions about the site. inquiring and desperate minds need to know...

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Cal, I didn't get to thank you before the comments were shut down. So thanks for your compliment. I am especially proud of the "Horse Hands Across America and the World" that is truly what we FOBs are. Don't you agree?

Posted by: Cal at April 20, 2007 8:00 PM
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Linda Lee, By the way, I really like your sign off----

"Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!
I Get It!"

***Linda Lee, still praying for your state.

Alex...welcome back! Retirement? What's up? I'll have a CD of your interview with me on Sunday!

To everyone else: Hello, frens! Looking forward to this weekend!

Been shedding a lot of tears lately 'cuz I'm missing him!

Candles for Barbaro...

Here is a BIG challenge: Get candles number to 42903 by or on Sunday. Barbaro's birthday 4/29/03. What a light that would be.

NOW that is a challenge!

"Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!
I Get It!"

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Thanks for the info Harriette! I really can't wait. Keeneland tomorrow and the Rolex at the Horse Park over the weekend. We are going to go check out Old Friends on Monday.

And most important remembering Barbaro on his birhtday. Harriette are you going to Delaware or will you be in Lexington?

Thank You dear Alex, you being there was Your Grandmomy's favorite Birthday present, I am sure.

Best of Luck to Miss Hawty, she will miss you as much as we will. Oh, how I wish that day would never come, but the memories will last a lifetime, and the House That Barbaro Built Shall Never Be Torn Apart.
Dora J., you made me cry - again, tears of joy.
Joy in VT how appropriate to quote JFK 'Here on earth God's work must truly be our own' the day Sen. Kennedy from Mass. stands up against horseslaughter. He most certainly had guidance from above. So happy and proud to have the privilege to contribute a little to the immense efforts of Sweet Barbaro's FOB Family. His Work Shall Be Done On Behalf Of All The Horses. Barbaro Champion Of Our Hearts Forever.

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Thanks Harriette prayers will get us through!

"Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!
I Get It!"

***marie from Atlanta.. I am Delpark bound!!!
to borrow a a word HOOFRAY!!!!

## LADY AT THE FENCE UPDATES:)

Jonna, Kathy, S.C. and alllll my "FAMBLEE".....

This one is from Saturday, 4/21:

This early afternoon, as I was coming home....my three amigos were all in the pasture..Rosie and Black Jack quite F A R into it. Mister:)..well, he was far but for him, not toooooo far out there not to see me:)

I didn't even say one word!!! He glanced up, saw me and YEP:) he just began sauntering right on over to the fence! He ate apple chunks to his heart's content...I skritched, and patted, and touched and kissed...he ate more apples:)

A man with a big horse trailer and horses inside, came next to us slowly, as he was turning to take them up the road for a ride....OH! Mister and the trailered horse (whose head was CLEARLY visible in the window) had QUITE the conversation...it was sooooo cooool!

Then the apples were all gone, but he stayed around for a few more minutes..he moved himself up next to the fence, so I could pet his back and side...I thought he might turn himself all the way around for a 'butt skritch', but he didn't do that today...perhaps that is reserved for the 'privacy' of his pen?! He gave me a 'horse hug' and breathed into my ear and I even got some 'horsey snarf' on my cheek:) sigh!!! Oh how I LOVE that horse!!!

I got home and called the mom & dad 'cause I was just so filled with excitement and happiness..and couldn't post on comments...I just HAD to talk to SOMEONE about it:) I am invited to come visit tomorrow I N S I D E THE F E N C E:) YIPPEE SKIPPY!!! So, when I am home again tomorrow, I'll be sure and write so when unklealexbrown gets home again, I can post to you all the "haps"...
(my visit inside was cancelled due to rain)

This one is from 4/24:

Hi Everybody:) I'm home again...I am covered in HORSEY EVERTHING!! Mud...dirt...snarf..WHUFFLES...more dirt:) I'm in HEAVEN....EQUINE HEAVEN:) Mister let me brush him, he WANTED me to skritch his HORSEY BUTT:) he 'nibbled' on my earlobes with his lips...he even gave me a VERY gentle horsey love nip on my left ear...he breathed in my ears...he nuzzled my hair...I learned to do "Carrot Stretches"..where you let the horse sniff the carrot..then make him/her follow the carrot wayyyyyyy back to their flanks..and also between their front legs so they "bow", like in Dressage...it helps keep them limber, I'm told:)

Rosie isn't so crazy about me brushing her, she get's a little nervous about that, so I didn't push it...MISTER doesn't care WHAT I do with him...EVERYTHING is O.K. with Mister:)

Meanwhile, Blackie...the more 'single-minded' one, he always hides out in his stall...peeeeeeeeeking around the doorway...but not missing ONE THING!

I spent almost two hours skritching, brushing, loving, touching, breathing in their WONDERFUL smells..whispering all about Bobby:) Then it was getting time for me to leave, so I asked if I could go inside Blackie's Pen...and was told 'yes'...so I opened the gate and walked in about 10 steps...HERE HE CAME:) walking right DOWN TO ME..and took MANY carrots from my hand:) He let me touch his cheeks:) He is much softer on his cheeks than Rosie and Mister, though he is also a Missourri Foxtrotter...:) He has BEAUTIFUL eyes...and they are 'old soul'...different from Mister and Rosie..and he was VERY gentle!!! And the 'horse mommy' said, "you've got him, Lynne."...Can you IMAGINE????? He knows I get it:) That is why!!!

I am going back today....actually, I stopped on my way home last evening too....:) The dad was in the pasture, so I shouted down and he opened the gate for me:) Blackie is first in line as the pens/stalls go...and he took ONE LOOK at me walking his direction....HE JUST 'BOUNCED' down to the fence and ate carrots and ate carrots and ATE CARROTS SOME MORE:) I think for sure now he knows it is O.K. TO SEE THE LADY AT THE FENCE:)
Meanwhile, Rosie is #2 in line....she is kinda "toe tapping"....but I am 'drinking in' the fact that Blackie is now for sure and true, my new FREN:) Eventually, I go see Miss Rosie and she gets some carrots and lovings....OMGOODNESS...MISTER is #3 in line...FAMBLEE.....by the time I made my way to HIM???? HE WAS SLAMMING HIS HOOF ONTO THE GROUND AND "PAWING" the GROUND....Me thinks he was throwing a HORSEY FIT!!!! :) Sooooo, I made SURE to let him know, though he had to WAIT a wee bit LONGER last evening....he is STILL My #1 SQUEEZE:)

I noticed Rosie and Mister BOTH with those enormous HORSEY BUTTS turned towards me...right up next to the fences of thier pens....Good Grief!!! I think they BOTH SAT IN THE DIRT y'day, 'cause BOY...as I was skritching...the DIRT was flying...they both have me SO WELL TRAINED:) kinda like, 'oh goodie, look it's the ladddddddyyyyyyy...she has TREATS and we can get our BUTTS SCRATCHED:)

The 'horse mommy' is calling me early this afternoon, I'm going back....and will write when I get home if it's not too late.....I'm sorry this is sooooo long....but it's three visits in one...and NOT 'condensed' 'cause I just have to say it alllllllllllll:)

Love You My TWR FAMBLEE:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

ALEX: RETIREMENT??? WHAT THE HELL IS THAT? Hope your Granny had a wonderful time. We are so glad you are back: does RETIREMENT mean back to the UK? There will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth--and that'd be just from the PEOPLE. Whatever will the HORSES do?

I am Delpark bound too! I can't believe I'm coming and that I get to meet all of you! I can't believe I'm going to see Fair Hill. I think I'm as excited about this as I am about going to the Kentucky Derby!

Ashley

###Harriett, thank you for letting me know my donation arrived, never know with the post offices.

Have a grand time at the celebrations, and thanks for your prayer today.

###Congratulations for all the hard work by the FOB's for the victory yesterday. Also glad to see Edward Kennedy on board, was wondering what his stance was. Onward and forward, this will be done in the name of Barbaro.

Judy

House of Rep is debating the Wild Horse Bill NOW. There is an amendment on the floor...You can watch it live here on your computer.You go Rep Moran! Rep Whitefiled (KY) is up now.


HOUSE DEBATE

LYNNE
WISH YOU COULD SEE THE GRIN ON MY FACE...you just made my day, girl..Blackie: what a coup!!! And Mister's little hissy fit?! Dang, girl: you've got it made. Thanks SO MUCH for the wonderful post: three-in-one!!

DEAR BARBARO,
Yesterday was another win for you big guy!
You continue to remind us of "all that is good in life...."

FOB'S
Although it seemed as if we would never get there, yesterday proved that PERSISTENCE pays off and that passion lends purpose. You are all truly amazing! Great Job!

MORNING REPOST
Good Morning FOB's

CONGRATULATIONS ON A HUGE SUCCESS AND A JOB WELL DONE!!!

As you all know, S311 was voted on and released from the Senate Commerce committee. This means it is now eligible to be put on the senate calendar for a full vote. While this is WONDERFUL news, our job is far from over. There are many things that can unfold now but today is a time to celebrate!!! We will explain all of that in the near future.

We will be receiving new directives and will pass them on shortly. In the meantime, the best thing to do is to continue to try to get co-sponsors. Both the senate and the house should be more receptive now that this first step has proven successful. You already know who voted yes today so please do NOT call those senators. And once again, do NOT call those that are already co-sponsors in the senate or the house.

If you are a member of a state committee, go back to Steph’s strategy.

The strategy that we have been receiving on a national level has proven to be extremely effective. We will continue to follow that and change course and events unfold.

For now, savor your victory and know that each and everyone of you played a major part in getting this bill out of committee!! You guys are doing a magnificent job. We WILL see this through to the end and we WILL win!!!

Thanks again for all your hard work and dedication.

A hearty "WELCOME BACK" to Alex and a giant THANK YOU to superfecta who did such a wonderful job in keeping everyone informed!!

Have a great day.
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at April 26, 2007 1:12 PM

DEAR BARBARO,
Yesterday was another win for you big guy!
You continue to remind us of "all that is good in life...."

FOB'S
Although it seemed as if we would never get there, yesterday proved that PERSISTENCE pays off and that passion lends purpose. You are all truly amazing! Great Job!

MORNING REPOST
Good Morning FOB's

CONGRATULATIONS ON A HUGE SUCCESS AND A JOB WELL DONE!!!

As you all know, S311 was voted on and released from the Senate Commerce committee. This means it is now eligible to be put on the senate calendar for a full vote. While this is WONDERFUL news, our job is far from over. There are many things that can unfold now but today is a time to celebrate!!! We will explain all of that in the near future.

We will be receiving new directives and will pass them on shortly. In the meantime, the best thing to do is to continue to try to get co-sponsors. Both the senate and the house should be more receptive now that this first step has proven successful. You already know who voted yes today so please do NOT call those senators. And once again, do NOT call those that are already co-sponsors in the senate or the house.

If you are a member of a state committee, go back to Steph’s strategy.

The strategy that we have been receiving on a national level has proven to be extremely effective. We will continue to follow that and change course and events unfold.

For now, savor your victory and know that each and everyone of you played a major part in getting this bill out of committee!! You guys are doing a magnificent job. We WILL see this through to the end and we WILL win!!!

Thanks again for all your hard work and dedication.

A hearty "WELCOME BACK" to Alex and a giant THANK YOU to superfecta who did such a wonderful job in keeping everyone informed!!

Have a great day.
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at April 26, 2007 1:12 PM

****Lynne..thanks for the smiles..you write it so well we are all right there with you!!! I'm so glad Black Jack is getting better..

Mister's little attitude reminds me of a horse that used to be at the farm where I had my horses.
He was a stallion, a beautiful gray dapple named
Stone. He ALWAYS wanted to be fed first, he would kick the stall door until he got his food..He had the most soulful, gentle eyes you could imagine. I cried when the owner sold him.

Lynne, I got your check, too..

Joan Roya, where are you???

MHR report from Auntie CJ - Rosie-cam up and running. Looks like both girls are waiting for breakfast. (By the time I finished this, now they seem to be enjoying breakfast.) They look like off-size bookends; every pose that Rosie takes, Baby B takes as well; she is like a Rosie "mini-me"! When they are out in the round pen (as we can see from the videos Stephanie has provided for us; check the "Rosie Down To The Wire" thread under "General" at the Forum DB) - the baby is very independent and (except when visiting the milk bar) tends to explore her environment and ignore Rosie. The post in that thread with a list of links to baby videos is No. 6053.8317.

Misty - who turns 26 on April 29th - is due in the next several weeks. Her last vet check was "all systems go." She is simply beautiful. You'd never guess how old she is. What a magnificant coat she has! And what a beautiful, soulful face. Here's the video of Misty that Steph provided yesterday:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TE4cXK4iT0

There's a BIRTH POOL FOR MISTY at the Forum as well, starting today.

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I've been in touch with Lillian Petroff who definitely "gets it" and is still with us although health issues have kept her from posting lately. As Cathy Potter said in one of the threads hooraying yesterday's Senate Committee action re S 311, where is Lillian when we need her - so I'll say it in her absence:

PRAISE THE LORD AND PASS THE CARROTS! (Thanks Lillian! We love and miss you.)

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

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Cal,

Whatever it takes to make us a better, caring, and amazing people I am all for. Have to love it that in our case it was a horse named 'Barbaro'.

Whatever it takes always "Do unto others what you would have them do unto you!"

"Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!
I Get It!"

Let me try again with the link to that Misty video - something "wrong" copied in there - ooops. Try this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TE4cXK4iT0

Welcome home to Alex! Welcome home to all of us!

I have been wondering how Barb, Nala and Over Enough were doing; what new adventures Lynn was having with her frens; what everyone is up to. I don't have site access as much lately as I need!

Everyone travelling for Big B's birthday, I wish you a safe journey and a lot of fun!

We are going to get the slaughter ban passed this time. The momentum is in our favor !

Lillian, if you're reading this--shine on!

Angel Lynne Your Adventures are So Precious. They Touch My Heart. Love You.

Angel Alex Purple Sage. You Are Young. Not Ready To Retire. You Are So Loved. And The Angel Horses Need You. Divinely Led. When It Is That Time. The Time Is Not Now. Also, Bold Ruler Says No.

It Is Love.

affirmed.

For those who missed yesterday's Senate Commerce Committee markup session:

I have made an unofficial, rough transcript of the markup discussion of S. 311. It is in the Anti-Slaughter section of the TWR Discussion Boards.

Please do not cross-post it to any other website. Thanks.

Misty Birth Pool thread will be up at the Forum/DB this afternoon. Stay tuned.

####### Mary L will be arriving at MHR tonight in anticipation of the Celebration of Life that's happening at MHR in honor of Barbaro's and Misty's respective birthdays on Sunday April 29. She's been asked to wave at us via the RosieCam when she gets there.

**Re-Post**

Best of Luck to Miss Hawty, she will miss you as much as we will. Oh, how I wish that day would never come, but the memories will last a lifetime, and the House That Barbaro Built Shall Never Be Torn Apart.
Dora J., you made me cry - again, tears of joy.

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Someone fill me in please, where is Hawty Creek going??

Lynne Brown
Thank you so much for putting a great big smile on my face. Me thinks there is something more going on here....cause it sure seems like there is love in the air. Shall I say....a new "man" in your life???

***Ken Z

Hawty Creek has gone to Dave's farm (her owner)

Susan in Saratoga
Which cspan is the debate on?

***Harriette

Thank you, and....as I'm not a learned horseman,

Does this mean Hawty will continue racing? In other words, Hawty's training by Alex is concluded.

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

GREAT JOB FOB's, gosh, it feels like "coming home", super work SUPERFECTA!!!!

***ALEX..

We all realize your private life is your own, but since you have built this home for our Barbaro family we would really appreciate your letting us know what your plans are toward this site's future. If we need to re-group somewhere else so we can continue , united, to do Barbaro's work, we need to make arrangements.

Welcome Back, Alex, hope you enjoyed your trip.

Thank you Superfecta for continuing to update us all.

C Span is NOW carrying voting on HR 249 - it's channel 350 on DirecTV. They are arguing over some proposed "poison pill" amendments now.

***Ken Z

I think Alex said her training would continue at Dave's farm and I assume her racing will continue.
I am so sad, I feel like we are at the end of an era. :-(

Alex, I hope the time off gave your leg a chance to heal some...

Following what's going on, on C Span, re HR 249 (wild horse & burro protection) what the heck is a "motion to recommit with instructions"? That's what they are voting on now. Anybody enlighten me? I just tuned in. They just explained - if this vote fails, the bill itself will be voted on.

Misty

C. Jaffe hope this works.

#### Lynne Brown...you go girl! I am sooo happy for you, and proud of you too. Can't quite explain that..... Have great time.
My Stevie was quite sick Tuesday. He had a severe allergic reaction to something. We called the vet and she flew to us. He had a rough time, but is now recovering.
Have a great time today...let us know ALL!
Kathy

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I think perhaps Alex just meant he was/is retiring from caring for/exercise riding Miss Hawty:) That is my 'take'.....:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Good morning Barbaro. Welcome back Alex! I missed your updates more than I thought I would. I count on them to keep me abreast of horse racing. I really want Chelokee to get into the derby and win to help Michael Matz with his healing process. I'm nervous that Chelokee may not get into the derby, but I know if it is meant to be, a pathway will be opened to him no matter how bleak it looks right now.

Thanks for all your updates. I know you must enjoy doing them as much as we enjoy reading them. If you get some pics of the open house, please post a link to them.

Diane

YAY - the NAY's have it, and that is good - what was just voted down, was a motion to recommit with instructions - which means HR 249 - restoring protection to wild horses and burros - is ABOUT TO BE VOTED ON.

The motion failed by a vote of 175 Yes, 221 No, and 37 not voting.

This is fun! Now on to the vote - those of you who pray - pray that the Reps will vote our way.

btw there is no Senate counterpart bill, so if this passes it will be turned over to the House; anybody know whether it will go to a house committee or what???

HR 249 about to be voted on; and it is the LAST bill being acted on today in the House.

STAY TUNED . . .

Those totals just changed - final tally on the motion to recommit, 182 YEA, 234 NAY, 17 not voting. MOTION NOT ADOPTED - Gavel pounds.

"The House will not proceed until we come to order . . . The House will come to order."

Now they are congratulating Paul (didn't get his last name) who is about to retire as I think recorder (?) after 40 something years in the House. Soon as they do that - hopefully the vote on 249 itself will commence.

Thank you Equine Heaven.

Ro & Brady

The honoree is Paul Hayes - the "reading clerk" for 19 years, and 41 years emplooyee of the House, retiring April 30." He's the "voice" of the House that we know from C Span.

UPDATE: Today's Wild Horse Protection Bill Vote in House: Poison pen amendment introduced by Rep Price of Georgia just VOTED DOWN. Partisan vote...Total: Aye 186, nay 236. Price wasn't done: He introduced a midnight hour blocking attempt that was also voted down. Vote on main bill expected soon, after honoring a retiring reading clerk.

#### OK, OK, thanks Lynne Brown... for setting my mind at ease by saying that Alex is probably just retiring from exercising/caring for Miss Hawty. Whew!!! btw loved your April 26, 2007 4:12 PM post.

#######
Thanks, Debbie L.A. - your post at April 26, 2007 5:05 PM contains a WORKING LINK to Misty's new video. FOBs please go there to see Misty.

Now they're having the actual vote on HR 249.

There's a 5 minute vote taking place on HR 249 RIGHT NOW. (btw they made the vote on the motion that was defeated, a 15 minute vote)

FINAL HOUSE VOTE ON HR 249 WILD HORSE PROTECTION BILL:

Voice vote, AYES have it, on to electronic vote. Looking good!

Salutations all,

Welcome back, Alex. Hope you had a great trip.

I finally figured out what the whole candles thing is about. Thanks for posting the link. That is so cool, that we can light candles on the web for Barbaro and his friends.

Can't wait to see evryone at Del Park. I'm really looking forward to it. Please everyone travel safely! I'll say a prayer that we all make it safe and sound. See you Saturday!

Ken Z, sorry to have worried or confused you with my post, and Thank You to Harriette to clear it up for you. I am sure Hawty Creek will be fine but miss all that daily attention and romps with Alex. Barbaro Champion of Our Hearts Forever.

Our visit to Fair Hill and Kennett Square this past weekend was heavenly.

### Tim, thank you for allowing us to visit and touch all of those beautiful horse faces. A more peaceful place on earth cannot exist.

### Lyn, what can I say? An instant friend who gave so much of your time to us. Thank you for the chance of a lifetime. Have a wonderful time this weekend.

### Rachel, it was SO nice to finally meet you and Kennett Florist is everything I imagined. Take care of yourself and tell Alie hi.

### Kathy Freeborn, thank you for letting me "raid" the closet. You are very special people.

Everyone visiting this coming weekend - Kennett Square, Fair Hill and NBC are indeed magical places. Enjoy !

Debbie and John Anderson

THIS IS IS FOLKS -

265 to 123 with a minute to go

Welcome back Alex!! Hope you had a good time. Thanks to Superfecta for filling in for you.
I missed the daily updates from Fair Hill. Great news yesterday for all horses but it ain't over yet.

WE CAN NO LONGER LOSE THIS ONE!!! and this is GREAT groundwork for the NEXT one (HR503 / S311).

WE DID IT - 267 YEA to 132 NAY, 31 not voting. Now they are done for the week. GOOD JOB, HOUSE!

###Lynne Browne, Ohhhhh I am so happy that Blackie has come to you and gets his treats. He's my favourite in your recounts, I just sit here and grin ear to ear while reading your posts. You're having such a great experience and I'm feeling everybit of it through your writing. Thank you so very much, you make my day.

Judy

Those final figures changed a bit - some of the NV did vote apparently - and the YEA's keep rising and the NV keeps falling - final tally:

YEA 277, NAY 137, with 19 NV

Everyday is getting better and better to be a horse. I can't wait until the day comes when we can all say it is a GREAT day to be a horse. Keep plugging along folks!!!

Where can we go to see who voted Yea or Nay?
Bet you my senators of Alabama, voted Nay.
&*#$#

***Re-Post

Ken Z, sorry to have worried or confused you with my post, and Thank You to Harriette to clear it up for you. I am sure Hawty Creek will be fine but miss all that daily attention and romps with Alex. Barbaro Champion of Our Hearts Forever.

Posted by: Eva at April 26, 2007 5:31 PM
**************************************************

Thanks Eva, I was really hoping FOBs might see Hawty in person this weekend, which was also why I was a bit taken back hearing that Hawty was back with her owner, Dave. I'm sure Hawty is enjoying plenty of treats, and missing Alex just the same.

Good Morning, Famblee!!

Welcome back, unklealexbrown!

Great to see everyone this morning. Missed everyone, love you all, will check in later

Cheryl

C.Jaffe- that vote was on the motion to recommit, I missed it did they have to revote to pass the bill or is it just passed? By the way, what time are we supposed to be there Sat.? Jen

Hay® Family Of Barbaro®....

Congratulations and big (((HUGS))) to this family for all the hard work getting S311 through the Senate Commerce Committee. It's do or die and time for anybody that hasn't signed up with a State Call Group to do so. This is our most effective weapon in gaining co-sponsors. We're still short from last session's number. Now that the Bill is through Committee unamended more may be willing to jump on board with a little prodding.

Please....GIVE US A TRY and email Stephanie Breaux to climb on board. sbreaux1@verizon.net

CELEBRATION OF THE PASSING OF HR 249 just now. Wild horses are thanking Barbaro and all the good people who have worked so hard for their protection. We can't count our chickens yet, but as my Irish grandmother used to say, the chickens are coming home to roost for those who make money from the slaughter of American horses.


Another big BIG birthday present for Barbaro. Two days in a row with good news for our horses. Wow! Thanks FOBs for all the hard work!

####Cal
Nice to hear from you. The thanks goes to all the callers of the HERD® and all the others.

I'm skedaddling, Thanks again

S311 IS OUT OF COMMITTEE

THERE IS STILL WORK TO BE DONE

NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN THE BUCKS

THE OHIO STATE CALLING GROUP

WE ARE 22 STRONG BUT MORE IS BETTER

JOIN THE BUCKS THE OHIO HERD®
LET’S ROUND UP THOSE VOTES Horse Force®

Calls are more important than ever now.

We are very close to victory.

Hesitant to call, you can leave voice mail after hours or fax.

It can be as simple as saying
"Please vote yes for S311" or
"Please become a cosponsor for HR503"

MORE BUCKS, MORE BUCKS, MORE BUCKS

Please e-mail me directly elk555@aol.com

###ONE-STOP CHECK & GO CALLING GROUP###
Is there anyone else out there reading the post that only has limited internet access, but would like to help the group and our horses. Arrangements can easily be made to include you in our group.

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

Barbaro, as we approach your celebration on the 29th we're going win this one for you and all the others who have passed. Your so badly missed. You gave us so much now we have to give back to you. God bless.

****Posted for Linnie

HERE'S A GREAT BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE THAT CAN HAPPEN 'IN THE MOMENT' AND 'ON THE SPOT' RIGHT AT YOUR OWN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS FOR BOBBY!

If the 'person in charge' of each celebration(main contact, leader, etc.) would like to collect all the checks written out that day and mail then to NBC, that would be terrific!!
I'm sure each location has someone who is 'spearheading' the birthday celebration at each track; i.e. Tampa, Hollywood Park, Colorado, TX, OH, etc.

So if that one individual would like to collect all the checks written on the 29th and mail them directly to NBC with your own note stating how much you collected on behalf of laminitis research, that would be wonderful. In this way, each separate celebration will be recognized for their efforts on an individual basis and this is a great motivator and incentive for each location to 'run its best race', so to speak. A little friendly competition never hurt, right? LOL

So, yes, by all means, let's get all the birthday celebrations involved in this ... each 'leader' of the respective locations motivate your troops to writing out checks for $29 on April 29, and then gather them up, total your figures and send it directly to NBC with your own letter enclosed based on your specific location. In this way, we will all be acting individually and collectively toward a major goal ... the end of Laminitis.

HERE'S THE INFORMATION ON HOW TO MAKE THE CHECKS PAYABLE FOR THE $29 ON THE 29TH BARBARO BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ... AND HOW TO EARMARK FOR 'LAMINITIS FUND' IN THE "MEMO" SECTION OF THE CHECK.

Just a thought/Suggestion, will the person in charge of collecting/sending the checks Highlight with a Marker THE MEMO LINE AND ALSO TO PROOF ALL OF THEM TO BE SURE EACH CHECK IS MARKED LAMINITIS FUND.

Checks should be made payable to the
"Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania,"
with Laminitis Fund on the memo line and sent to:

University of Pennsylvania,
School of Veterinary Medicine
New Bolton Center Office of Development
382 West Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ...

THANKS AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING ...

LINNIE

OK, GANG WE HAVE ANOTHER EXCITING CHALLENGE, AND THIS ONE IS GOING TO KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF ... MINE ARE ALREADY GONE!!

READ THIS:
From UPENN
I was just talking to Gail Luciani, our Communications Director about the 29th.

Do you think you could ask your reps to take some photos at the celebrations around the country. We'd like to do a news story and a website piece after the festivities are over and then we can also report on the success of the $29
campaign and thank everyone.

TAKE SOME PIX????????????????? I KNOW MY PEOPLE OUT THERE ... AND YOU WILL ALL TAKE LOTS AND LOTS OF PICTURES OF THE MONIES BEING RECEIVED, THE CHECKS BEING WRITTEN AND HANDED OVER!!!

JUST A SUGGESTION ... IF YOU CAN, DESIGNATE ONE PERSON IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL 'BIRTHDAY BARBARO CELEBRATION' TO BE THE 'OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER' TO MEMORIALIZE YOUR EVENT ... OR DESIGNATE SEVERAL, BUT JUST MAKE SURE THIS IS A "KODAK MOMENT" TO REMEMBER FOR THE AGES ... HECK, MAKE THIS A THOUSAND KODAK MOMENTS ....

TAKE PICTURES, RECORD THE EVENT ... COLLECT THE CHECKS, COUNT THE MONEY AND DO IT ALL FOR BARBARO!!

BRAVO FANS OF BARBARO ...!!! MAKE THIS EVENT BEYOND EVEN YOUR WILDEST EXPECTATIONS!!! FOR THE BIG BOSS HOSS ON HIS FIRST 'HEAVENLY' BIRTHDAY!!! AND SEND YOUR PICTURES ALONG WITH YOUR CHECKS AND YOUR LETTER PROUDLY CLAIMING WHAT YOUR CELEBRATION RAISED IN BARBARO'S MEMORY FOR LAMINITIS RESEARCH!

I KNOW YOU ARE ALL GOING TO TAKE THIS RACE TO YOUR HEARTS AND FIGHT IT TO THE FINISH LINE ... TX, OH, ME, CA, FL, CO, DE AND ALL POINTS IN BETWEEN FAR AND WIDE!!!

AND THEY'RE OFF!!!

I AM SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU BEFORE YOU EVEN 'DO IT' BECAUSE I ALREADY KNOW HOW DETERMINED AND DEDICATED YOU ARE TO MAKE YOUR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION THE BEST EVER!!!

LOVE TO ALL OF YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO ... AND ALL THAT YOU CONTINUE TO DO ... FOR BARBARO ... FOR THE HORSES ... AND TO SLAY THE LAMINITIS DRAGON FOR GOOD!!

LET'S LICK LAMINITIS!! LET'S LICK IT!!

LINNIE

Posted for Linnie

HR 249 to restore the prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and burros.
CELEBRATION OF THE PASSING of HR 249
More good news!

FOR EVERYONE!!
There are exactly THREE DAYS until a Very Special Occasion Takes Place ... An Occasion so Monumental that the Country at large will take part in this Celebration with mini-celebrations of their own to Commemorate this great Hero and Champion!!! We all know who this is ... BARBARO'S BIRTHDAY!!

HOWEVER ... There are 365 DAYS in the year when a KILLER steps in and takes the life of such a great Hero and Champion ... and, sadly, we all know who THIS is also ... LAMINITIS!!! And we need, no we MUST take THE LIFE OF THIS KILLER ... In this case, "AN EYE FOR AN EYE" is justified as righteous indignation!!!

So, our April Campaign must be extra special for Bobby ... our "Let's Lick Laminitis" needs another "KICK", and the only way to do this is with funds for laminitis research. So, we are going to honor Barbaro for his incredible gallantry both on and off the racetrack ...

AND ... we are going to honor the man who gave Barbaro back his life for more than 8 months with his caring, his concern, his tireless efforts, his labor of love and his surgical skills ... DR. DEAN RICHARDSON!!!

So, I am asking with my hand extended for your help, your generosity and your love for the bond of love that was shared between our "Bobby" and Dr. Dean Richardson!!

But there's more ... a little baby filly was recently born to our Rosie ... and her name is "Bobby's L'il Angel" and we all know why!!! She needs to be protected from the ravages of laminitis that could endanger her own life at any time ... so we need to honor little "Angel" during Bobby's Birthday Celebration as well ...

So, here's the April Challenge:

Donate $29 in honor of our Beloved Barbaro on his 4th Birthday ...

Donate $29 in honor of our equally loved Dr. Dean Richardson for everything he contributed and gave to Barbaro during those long months and weeks ... Because of Dr. Richardson, Bobby was able to "walk in the sunshine" and "graze in the grass" again ... Dr. Richardson should be honored during Barbaro's Birthday Celebration

Donate $29 in honor of "Bobby's L'il Angel" and protect her from harm for Bobby ...

Give once, give twice, give 3 times, but please give.

What better way to honor BARBARO on his 4th Birthday than with our assurance to him, and Dr. Richardson and "Angel" that we will NOT stand by and allow this crippling killer - Laminitis - to take the life of another of our beloved equine companions.

Let our voices and our donations swell in perfect harmony in Celebration of Life for Bobby, Dr. R and Angel!!

And thanks to our Michelle, here is the BLUE LINK to donate! Thanks so much, Michelle, and Everyone! Let's Make the April Donations to the laminitis fund the biggest and best yet! I know we can do this together!!!
For the Laminitis Page:
Let’sLickLaminitis

For the recurring payment form option:
Let’sLickLaminitis

Or just click on Alex's links on the top left PENN: GETTING INVOLVED OR BARBARO FUND!!

Posted for Linnie

'God Bless the Wild Horses and Burros and God Bless the House for the vote on HR 249.' On step closer to finishing Sweet Angel Barbaro's Unfinished Tasks.
Ken Z, meeting Miss Hawty Creek would have been very special, but Grandma, Gator Nation, Nonpariel, Nautical Agent, Redaspen, Luke and gang will be quite happy and eagerly awaiting for the FOB to 'pass the carrits', with Tim's and Alex's blessings, of course. Barbaro Champion of Our Hearts Forever.

Another reason to celebrate!!!

GREAT JOB FOB's!!!

Hello FsOB,
H.R. 249 - yea!!!
This is 2 days in a row we have something to celebrate. I am so grateful.

Janice

Great news on 249!

Too much of a coincidence, isn't it, to have all of these things happening during the birthday week?!

REMINDER

VIGIL OF REMEMBRANCE FOR BARBARO
SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2007 @ 1:00 PM EST
Everyone is welcome to join in wherever you are,
whatever you may be doing . . .
give a smile,
have a toast,
offer a prayer or your favorite words,
light a candle,
or
however you like to honor Barbaro.

Special thanks to Sharon C. and Alex for making it possible for the DelPark celebration to be included in the vigil!

Will be with you all in spirit from my home!

Lou Ann R., Pennsylvania, FOB forever

"My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever."

I apologize if this has already been posted but AP has a big article on Barbaro's birhtday celebration Saturday!

Here is the link for MSNBC
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18332694/

Congratulations everyone!!!!

I can't make it to DelPark on the 29th (wish I could), but I wish everyone there the best of times. Hope everyone has a safe trip. Please take plenty of pictures and post them. I love pictures!!!! Personally, on Sunday at 5 PM here in Massachusetts, I'll be watching the Barbaro documentary, with plenty of tissues on hand.

How I miss you Barbaro...

Re-post

For those who missed yesterday's Senate Commerce Committee markup session:

I have made an unofficial, rough transcript of the markup discussion of S. 311. It is in the Anti-Slaughter section of the TWR Discussion Boards.

Please do not cross-post it to any other website. Thanks.

Posted by: Marilyn/CA at April 26, 2007 4:43 PM

Re-post

For those who missed yesterday's Senate Commerce Committee markup session:

I have made an unofficial, rough transcript of the markup discussion of S. 311. It is in the Anti-Slaughter section of the TWR Discussion Boards.

Please do not cross-post it to any other website. Thanks.

Posted by: Marilyn/CA at April 26, 2007 4:43 PM

#### marie from atl - Read the article - the writer said at one point "as if he could read". Obviously, he had also not been reading the emails that Barbaro was writing!

Per Janice's message above, here's the SAPL press release. I copied it from a post from the Yahoo discussion group -- sorry if the strange symbols go through.

Wild Horses Win Again in US House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 26, 2007) – The US House of Representatives today
resoundingly reaffirmed what it originally declared in 1971 – America’s wild,
free-roaming horses and burros must be protected from commercial exploitation
and the cruel slaughter industry. In a tremendous victory on behalf of all
horses, the House passed H.R. 249 with a vote of 277 to 136, restoring the
prohibition on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and
burros.
“Today, our elected representatives have listened to the truth about wild
horses,� said Chris Heyde, deputy legislative director of the Society for Animal
Protective Legislation. “Despite the enormous amount of misinformation being
spread by pro-horse slaughter individuals, the facts remain clear: wild horses
are not to blame for rangeland destruction, and they are not starving to death.
�
In late 2004, a rider stripping away the original Wild Free-Roaming Horses
and Burros Act’s decades-old protections was adopted without public awareness or
Congressional oversight. Passage of H.R. 249, reintroduced in the 110th
Congress by House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Nick Rahall (D-WV),
effectively stops the Bureau of Land Management from implementing this
reprehensible measure.
“We knew the House of Representatives would continue to listen to the will of
the American people, and now they must put a permanent end to horse slaughter
for human consumption,� Heyde said. “There are far too few of these national
treasures. They deserve to live free on our public lands, and we must ensure
their future welfare.�
With the will of the people being heard in the Halls of Congress, the House
and Senate is poised to take the next step in finally ending the inhumane
practice of horse slaughter. The public must demand passage of the American Horse
Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503 and S. 311) – the only bills to permanently
ban all horse slaughter for human consumption – by calling on their Members of
Congress to act immediately.
The Society for Animal Protective Legislation, the Animal Welfare Institute's
legislative arm, is the unsurpassed leader in obtaining laws to benefit
animals in need, including the protection of domestic and wild horses.

##30##
CONTACT:
Chris Heyde, (703) 836-4300

### HEY GEORGIA FOBs:

Some Impounded Pike County Horses to be Sold
by: Press Release
April 25 2007

Some of the horses impounded by the Georgia Department of Agriculture in February as part of a Pike County animal abuse case will be sold at auction this Saturday.
"These horses have been fully rehabilitated and need loving homes," said Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin. "Continuing to hold the horses is not in their best interest. They need to be with loving families."
Money from the sale will go into an escrow account and will be held until the legal matters of the case are resolved. The total number of horses to be sold will be determined on Friday.
"None of these horses will go back to Roger Prater or Bobbie Allison," Commissioner Irvin said.
The remaining impounded horses are recovering well. Some are still under quarantine for an equine respiratory disease. All are free of clinical signs but must undergo at least one more examination by a veterinarian before they can be released.
For information about the auction contact Pony Express Sales, Covington, Ga.; Shannon Winstead, 864/710-4030, or Allen Murphy: 864/710-2015.

####
Marilyn, CA
Quite the "coincidence" wouldn't you say???

LATER AFTERNOON REPOST SHELLEY A, DEBRA WI
[and great news re HR249!!]

CONGRATULATIONS ON A HUGE SUCCESS AND A JOB WELL DONE!!!

As you all know, S311 was voted on and released from the Senate Commerce committee. This means it is now eligible to be put on the senate calendar for a full vote. While this is WONDERFUL news, our job is far from over. There are many things that can unfold now but today is a time to celebrate!!! We will explain all of that in the near future.

We will be receiving new directives and will pass them on shortly. In the meantime, the best thing to do is to continue to try to get co-sponsors. Both the senate and the house should be more receptive now that this first step has proven successful. You already know who voted yes today so please do NOT call those senators. And once again, do NOT call those that are already co-sponsors in the senate or the house.

If you are a member of a state committee, go back to Steph’s strategy.

The strategy that we have been receiving on a national level has proven to be extremely effective. We will continue to follow that and change course and events unfold.

For now, savor your victory and know that each and everyone of you played a major part in getting this bill out of committee!! You guys are doing a magnificent job. We WILL see this through to the end and we WILL win!!!

Thanks again for all your hard work and dedication.

A hearty "WELCOME BACK" to Alex and a giant THANK YOU to superfecta who did such a wonderful job in keeping everyone informed!!

Have a great day.
Shelley and Debra

God, thank you for the passing of HR249.

CAN THIS WEEK GET ANY BETTER?

Alex, thanks for sharing your thoughts on the documentary. I know I will have to wipe away many, many tears. I know when it is shown at Delawar Park there will not be a dry eye there.
That is so awesome how Mrs. Jackson could see the resemblence of Barbaro in Baby brother 2. Thanks for sharing everything with us, you are awesome!

Love the comments from Mrs. Jackson. Everyone notices how much he is like Barbaro.

##

Alex, thank you for your report on the upcoming NBC Special, Barbaro A Nation's Horse:) I'll be watching on Sunday at home....with my dogggie next to me on one side and a box of Kleenex on the other...

How wonderful for Mrs. Jackson to be so thrilled with Bobby's new little brother:) Biggest on the Farm thus far this year, huh? Reminiscent of another Jackson Colt:)

I'm so glad you are back, UnkleAlexBrown:) tho Superfecta did a very good job...it's just nice to know the famblee is once again complete:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

WELCOME BACK ALEX....HOPE YOU HAD A GRAND TIME!!!!

ALEX....I WAS SO LONESOME WITHOUT MY FAMILY...THANK GOODNESS EVERYONE IS BACK AND POSTING....I MISS EVERYONE OF MY FAMBLEE.....

Wonderful news...for the last couple of days. Our boy is looking down and showing his beautiful teeth...smiling ear to ear!!!

Achievement is not a matter of "if". It is a matter of "why" and "how".

Please continue to call, fax, and email...stone by stone, step by step...we are being heard...WE ARE TAKING ACTION.

Remember each other, our rescues, the ones suffering, the ones crossing the border, brutal slaughtering...we have to stop.

We are family, we are love, we are compassion, and we are one.

I HAVE MISS ALL OF YOU!!!!

Equine Heaven:
Thank you for today's sentiments.

Barbaro and Gallant Secret really ARE a match made in Heaven!!

Barbaro's Documentary I Feel That It Is So Beautiful. Many Angels. Many Hearts. Many Roses. Many Rainbows On This Horizon.

All Beautiful.

Affirmed.

Barbaro Birthday MSNBC

Wait a moment.....HR249????? What numbers are in HR249??? 4 for April and 29 for the big birthday!!!!
WOW !!! Is that coincidence or is our boy exercising his heavenly priveleges???? I don't think this is a coincidence......

Thanks Alex,
Mrs. Jackson thinks he is the biggest colt at Mill Ridge. and looks so much like Barbaro, and mannerisms as well.
Can't wait to see pictures and a video!
Mrs. Jackson is wonderful!

Do you have jetlag

Joan- been wondering where you were at today. Jen

CALLING ALL GEORGIANS!!!
WE KNOW YOU'RE OUT THERE!!!

Please join the Georgia state calling group and make those legislators take notice

Georgia has a group leader, so now she just needs a bigger group!!

I've been in touch with her, and she'll do a great job

so please email Heather at:

iama_charmed_one@yahoo.com

Thanks so much for joining in!

Very Special Horse: Coincidence Some Members Of Their Family Are: Turn To (Ire.),Hail To Reason (Halo), Galla Colors, Discovery, Bold Ruler, Roberto, King James, Star Ruby, Magic Wonder, Auntie Mum.

Seek And Ye Shall Find.

God Works.

Affirmed.

Angel Lou Ann So Beautiful To Do Vigil Rememberance For Barbaro. My Love.

Also, So Beautiful That The Baby Looks And Acts Like Barbaro.

Affirmed.

Our local TV critic did his article today on the Barbaro TV special:

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/spotlight_columnists/article/0,2777,DRMN_23962_5504880,00.html

He said that "tears filled my eyes"

Alex,

W E L C O M E B A C K !!!!!!

Hope England was a welcoming sight and also nice to hear it's good to be back in the ole USA.

I am grateful to you for all you do to keep TWR going! Many Thanks!

Bonnie

PLEASE JOIN A STATE CALLING GROUP

OFFICIALLY ENDORSED BY SHELLEYA AND DEBRA :)

Now that S311 is out of Committee, we need to keep up this momentum!!

Many of the recent cosponsors have been from states with calling groups; our system will work even better if YOU help us out and jump on board!!

For those "lone rangers" out there, I can't stress enough how much more fun it is to call with a group

Here are the contact emails to join the following state groups:

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

Coming soon: Maryland

Groups are also needed in AL, IL, 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.

Remember: IF YOU HAVE TIME TO READ AND POST, YOU HAVE TEN MINUTES A DAY TO CALL AND HELP THE HORSES!!

Contact Steph for details and how to set up your group:
sbreaux1@verizon.net

Hello Famblee!

It feels SOOO good to "hear/see" all of the "talking" again on TWR! We missed you, Alex, but know you had a delightful visit and your Grandmother must have been thrilled. Superfecta was terrific in your absence; thank you for your updates, SF.

Congratulations to this Barbaro Nation for the incredible work and accomplishments to date- it seems each of us is receiving these most beautiful gifts this birthday week, especially in honor of beloved Barbaro. Not a coincidence in my mind at all!

I will pine to be with you all this weekend, wherever you will be celebrating... and will be cheering and crying, at the appointed hour, with everyone on the 29th.

Safe travels to all and have a wonderful time!!!

May Barbaro's Legacy continue to enrich, enliven and empower each of us always!

THE NAMESAKE-------------PART ONE

sometimes
and i never thought i could say this
for a very long time
a tragedy spins itself into mercurial tapestry
the sacrifice becomes so crystal clear
a magnificent horse stands out and does more then is asked of him
his gears are beyond our understanding
and so we still hear that edgar prado knew as peter brett and michael
matz, dr dean richardson, and gretchen and roy jackson knew
that this Barbaro was something unique
other worldly
amongst a select field of horses that were special already

for me
the configurations of this story are breathtaking celestial
even more so in the now

Barbaro is very much a presence in my life even in the invisible .
he set standards for my heart and soul
whether i am fighting to save the land next to me against corrupt land
developers or the lobby wanting to kill every last whale in the ocean
because they have a right to
or so they claim--and the congress that plays football withe the voice
of the horse..wild or trained

the world citizenship required of myself seems to be alternatively
exhausting and exhilerating at the same time
i owe so much to all the participants.of this story
and no is the time to thank everyone that has touched my life in
Barbaro's story
.that led me to follow the thread at NBC ..from kennett florist
to dr sweeney ,to dr dean richardson, to the jacksons to the rolling
farmland so representative of
our early beginnings pre revolution.
.
if i never had met BARBARO it would have been absolutely still a
magnificent experience..the sleep deprivation of none months od
internet communications, alone--unique
..i received so much from the fans
,.the site, the experience and the honor of making these choices..to
stay involved ,present,and look deeper at what and how Barbaro BEHAVED
DURING THE GREATEST,MOST PAINFUL TOO, MOMENT OF HIS LIFE

i am more present now then ever before.
..his legacy is so vibrant and right in front of me
--------------------------------------------------
------------------------
martita

Boy did my mind and heart do a flashback when I first read this post with Mrs. Jackson and Alex from this morning.

I spoke to Mrs. Jackson this morning. She had just visited Barbaro's...

I wanted to read on to have it say ACN.

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!
I Get It!

NAMESAKE----------------------- PART TWO------------

the nobility of barbaro and his family steady me in the storms i have to
face
this graceless age i live in
when forces sabotage the real good and compassion that seeks soil to
grow in
..
how can i live comfortably when new orleans sits and rots with hundreds
of children roaming the streets
no schools no care ..worse then the worst slums abroad..in my country
in my country
BARBAROis legacy demands the best o f me..
dig deeper
when i feel like running away--
..how is that ok to eat horsemeat in the tortuous journey they have to
make to a can..? how is that ok to live with?
..
in this complexity of war and corruption greed and power
the horses run their races
totally vulnerable to the times and circumstances presented
..showing time and again, their intelligence and obedient nature and
skill
serving their owners with all they have in them...
oh i get it and thank god and so do the FOB--
.
we are all learning how to love without him and nowhere could it be
harder then for the owners and the trainers and the healers..and eduardo
dear eduardo
who heard his every thought in the stall in the field in the van to and
from

to be a recipient of such graciousness from the owners ..and on my part
that it would turn out i would meet barbaro on his last day on earth
in a serendipity i have kept in sacred space to honor the jacksons and
barbaro..
in their desire to have open windows and fresh air flowing through the
barn
thi sis the time to share heis eveyrthing you imagined and more

that barbaro's galloping in ''equine heaven'' there is much to thank
them for

i carried all of you with me in that moment especially those compromised
with health challenges and
have worked tirelessly through great challenges to help save many a
horse and bring rosie's littlle one to the fore
..

what remains important in all this
is everyone's had a huge part in the weaving
. EVERY single fan has made cards letters sent baskets done so many
LASTING SUPERB things in their own homes to set things right in honor
of barbaro
i am certain above all measures

'he sees and hears it all as a woven vibration of many blues pinks golds
and greens
AS A HORSE THAT HE WAS AND IS IN THE INVISIBLE.
.
WE ARE ALL CONNECTED AND WE WILL ALL BREATH TOGETHER
THESE NEXT FEW TUMULTUOUS WEEKS

martita

NAMESAKE PART THREE-------------------

as skyler made the wrist bands ..the first ones..
for barbaro
honor the life of a horse
..
imagine the ocean of pain growing into a beautiful garden in so many
broken hearts dreams
..not many in this story
that dont carry a deeply broken heart.
.that says something for our future.
.there is one way to do things with truth
with open heart and total vulnerability
..didnt we see that in that extraordinary interview of dr rirchardson
and jeannine edwards..
the true measure of a man
his greatness spilled on the screen
i will l never forget that moment
meeting Barbaro;s luminous eyes
so intelligent a true vindication of all i believed he was and is
..
you are all right
he is the real deal
i am here to verify that once and for all
just in case anyone had any doubts that this is all made up ..it aint
oh no..
he wanted to live with an open heart and he did
and sensitive
so other worldly
,huge dark brown glowing..
in that small stall which was cared for so deeply by so many hands.
those of you who sent shrines and medals
they had a little cart by his stall with all those goodies you sent
..nothing was not delivered ..all
--i know sabina and dr sweeney carried carrots and all sorts of things
over to the icu at the drop of a hat to honor the love all
knowing it would make a difference and it did
it gave him time to say what he came for to heral hearts to resolve
karma,
to GROW MORE LOVE
just as the jacksons have said so beautifully
all along
..all were honoured to the T..i saw it first hand
..
i saw the mountains high,
the rivers deep enough for his great heart and the great heart of all
those who served him at NBC
they were unbelievable
..they heard the call and they did the job beyond.
.my tears lay on the floor by his stall for you
..forever
i spoke spanish to him in hte softest of whispers..and fed him the best
pears in the world i could get
he ate it all never leaving my gaze--his ears stayed straight up 90
degrees. a few minutes turned into a lifetime..

....i would go back feb 7th to do a tribute for NBC ,all and i will
gladly forward the mp-3 for you all
it is four min but i need a geek to blue ink it
i suspect i know an angel in oregon who will know how to do it
... what a history for us to weave.
.so much to do so many hands to hold
so many tears yet to flow
..so much joy to dance for
so may horses to hear to send to
forever homes
in gratitude
i look so forward to meeting so many of you--all in the right time
..all over the world.
.but now,
our songs will all touch
float about
drifting upwards to that celestial gossamer holding the great one himself
..galloping, free of all pain and earhtly cares
flying in golden royal sequence
from darkness
into light,
martita

** Tears flowing freely and unashamed..
thank you, Martita..

I just had the honor of speaking to Elsa, an FOB from Texas..What an incedible journey we have all been on..

###
HOWDY, JEN, CATHY, DORA, MARITA, LYNN, SKYLER, KEN....AND MORE, AND MORE OF FAMBLEE...
LAURA...TUCK-INS.
POEMS, INSPIRATIONS,
CHERYL JONES...SHE KNOWS HOW TO TALK TO US FROM BARBARO...
EQUINE HEAVEN
TB FRIENDS...MIRACLE HORSE RESCUE, PLUS ALL RESCUES..
FOBS...THIS IS THE HOUSE THAT BARBARO BUILT...AIN'T IT WONDERFUL!!!!!

###Maritia, what a beautiful tapestry you have woven. Tears are flowing freely with such emotion. What an incredible group of people Barbaro has brought together.

Thank you dear Maritia for speaking from your heart as always.

Judy

I was reading Linda Lee's comment above and thought to myself...do you all realize that for the rest of our lives...no matter how old we live to be...that the letters A-C-N will hold a special meaning for us that no one else will ever know. ACN -- how we all wished that the disappearance of those letters would mean that Bobby was home with the Jacksons...completely healed...but it was not to be. If only we could read ACN again...but with a different outcome.

##

###Jonna...SO glad for your Grin:) !!!

###Dee...Thank you, Dee...I'm glad to touch your
heart!

###Cathy Potter...:) YES!! I have already told the horse daddy that Mister is my BOYFRIEND:)

###Kathy, S.C....:) I am PROUD of me, too!! I hope your Stevie just keeps getting BETTER!!!

###Anita,MA...I am ever glad for you to enjoy my visits...I love the visits...I love writing about them...and I love that you all enjoy them with me!

###Judy,Ontario, CAN..I am happy to give you that smile...My experiences ARE great and I owe them ALL to Barbaro:) Without loving that Big Boss Horse, I'd have missed out on all of this GLEE in my life!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Hey Everyone!

What a great week! There is still room in our Georgia Call In Group for those who would like to join! Every voice counts, and we would welcome yours! Email me at iama_charmed_one@yahoo.com.

Heather

I Love You Angel Lynne Brown. You Are In My Heart.

Affirmed.

Apr 26, 2007 2:22 pm US/Eastern

Fans Plan Observances For Barbaro's Birthday
(AP) KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. The fans who prayed daily for Barbaro and sent online messages of support never were able to get together to celebrate his recovery. This weekend, those fans will put away their keyboards to meet and honor his memory.

The Kentucky Derby-winning colt became a symbol of strength and courage before he was euthanized in January. Now, fans from around the world who sent cards, roses and fruit baskets finally will pay tribute to him Sunday on what would have been the horse's fourth birthday.

"Just be warned," said fan Sharon Crumb. "It's going to be very emotional. I don't think there's going to be a dry eye."

Crumb organized the "Celebration of Barbaro's Life" on Sunday at Delaware Park, where Barbaro won his maiden race on Oct. 4, 2005. She'll have some company. More than 500 FOBs — that's Internet message board lingo for Fans of Barbaro — have committed to attending a day of racing, sharing stories and paying respects.

"I can't let Barbaro go," a choked-up Crumb said. "I won't let Barbaro go."

None of the FOBs will forget Barbaro, who was euthanized after complications from his gruesome breakdown at last year's Preakness. Throughout nearly all his eight-month ordeal, those devoted fans met online at http://www.timwoolleyracing.com and found comfort in each other over their often-unexplainable and deeply felt bond to the champion horse.

"You didn't feel alone," Crumb said. "You felt like you were one big family. At the time, it was like medicine. A lot of people didn't understand. Even my own family didn't understand."

Exercise rider Alex Brown created the chat room on trainer Tim Woolley's Web site for racing fans. Brown is a rider at the Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton, Md., where Michael Matz trained Barbaro. After Barbaro's injury, traffic spiked to more than 15,000 daily visits because of his updates on Barbaro's condition.

Brown said his Web site still receives about 6,000 daily hits.

"When Barbaro was euthanized, I presumed that the Barbaro project would be over," he said. "It wasn't long after that I realized how wrong I was."

The messages used to be about lighting candles, offering (sometimes odd) advice to the medical staff at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center or telling Barbaro how proud they were of him — as if he could read. Now, the Web site serves as an organized platform for the FOBs to address more serious equine issues. They have raised about $250,000 and personally rescued about 580 horses, started fund drives for laminitis research and other equine diseases, and pressured lawmakers to pass anti-slaughter bills.

"It's an incredible group," Brown said. "A lot of people sort of presume and label them as wacky fanatics. But the reality is, this is a group of people that have done some amazing things."

The FOBs count this weekend's celebration among them. The event at Delaware Park includes a "Fans of Barbaro" race in which 10 fans will be able to participate in winner's circle activities, Barbaro highlight videos and a screening of the independent film, "The First Saturday in May."

Other celebrations will be held around the country. Tampa Bay Downs in Florida will hold a birthday classic race, local FOBs are attending a race at Hollywood Park near Los Angeles, and the Shiloh Horse Rescue in Las Vegas is holding a weekend-long celebration.

Both Crumb and Brown are hopeful New Bolton staffers will attend, and Barbaro owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson are expected to make a brief appearance at Delaware Park.

"We went through a lot of tears together online," Crumb said. "I just have this vision of us being together for one great big group hug. And I hope we heal. I don't want people to say goodbye to Barbaro. I hope we become stronger."

To all Fobs traveling to celebrations this weekend:Best wishes for a safe and wonderful time. How I wish I could be with all of you, but those of us who must be at home or elsewhere will be with you in spirit. With so many in attendance, please remember that there are so many of us FOBs not there. Please, lots of pictures. We want to hear every detail! Good luck.

Alex, what is going on? When I first heard you were retiring, I thought you were retiring from your non-horse work but would be staying here and doing more exercise riding. Of course, we FOBs want you to be happy and do whatever makes you happy, but surely you understand that we hope you can be happy here in the US! I will admit to a selfish streak about this. Having just found my Famble here at TWR, I do not want to lose it. I am sure we would all stay together somehow and continue carrying out beloved Barbaro's legacy of saving horses and improving their well being, but it would not be the same without you.

Barbaro,how I wish you were going to be at DelPark for everyone to pet. There are countless "how I wish..." and "if onlys..." but on your birthday, I think of not only you, but of the Jacksons, Dr. Richardson, UPENN and all the rest of your connections who so generously allowed us along on your journey and Tim & Alex for giving our Famblee this home and all the wonderful Famblee members I have met. We see and love you in every horse we save, in every horse's life we make better.

FOBs, I love you all.

Barbaro, I will love you forever. Barbaro is another word for love.

Joy FOB Forever

###
Linda Lee, I second that------

REPOST

Boy did my mind and heart do a flashback when I first read this post with Mrs. Jackson and Alex from this morning.

I spoke to Mrs. Jackson this morning. She had just visited Barbaro's...

I wanted to read on to have it say ACN.

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!
I Get It!

Posted by: Linda Lee at April 26, 2007 8:23 PM

Are you going to be in Delaware this weekend?

I can't wait to meet everyone.

##########

We all know what Senator Barbara Boxer did for us and the horses Wednesday when she stood up in that Senate Committee as a vocal supporter of S 311; she told them how it was in California - how after the State antislaughter law passed, horse theft went down significantly, and there was no increase in cases of abuse and neglect. Among ourselves, we are thanking her for her help in getting that Bill out of Committee WITHOUT AMENDMENTS. We are all saying, we must thank her for standing up for the horses.

Well, wouldn't you know, right in my emailbox I just found a way to thank her. Please read and follow your conscience. Hope this is not too political for this board . . . ???

I have posted this email, from the League of Conservation Voters, in the Forum, under "General" - the thread is "A Way to Thank Sen. Barbara Boxer."

http://forums.prospero.com/TimWoolley/messages?msg=8184.1

Sen. Boxer is co-author of the Sanders-Boxer Bill, S 309. Excerpt from email - ". . . Senators Boxer and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) have introduced legislation that would halt global warming - The Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act." The email is enlisting us to ask our senators to cosponsor this Bill.

WE ALL KNOW HOW TO CONTACT OUR SENATORS, don't we!

Thanks and I hope I haven't offended anyone by being "political."

So Beautiful Angel Martita All Of The Colors Of The Rainbow. The Hearts Of The Angels. A Lot Of Love.

Affirmed.

It's so good to have you back Alex. There were lonely days when you were gone. It's so good to have our family back together.

Ad in Paper for Horse to take to slaughter

Wrote the paper and told them this is sick.

###
Cal,

I am sorry I will not be there, but all of my heart will be.

I have been entrusted with helping to raise a little girl that is 10 years old. Her mother was 17 when she was born and I have helped ever since she was 3 days old. So anyway, her birthday is this Monday, and of course I need to celebrate that with her.

She loves it that Barbaro's birth was 1 day before her birth.

Thanks for asking.

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!
I Get It!

AD

Welcome back, Alex! And thanks to Superfecta and all those who "minded the store" in your absence.

Wish I could be there in Delaware this weekend to meet some of my fellow FOBs. All of you, all over the country, will be in my thoughts and prayers. May everyone travel safely. Remember those of us who cannot be there. It doesn't matter where we are, we are all united in our love for Barbaro.

Take care, my friends,
Kathy from Toledo and the cats

Welcome back Alex! I hope you had a wonderful trip.

To the FOBs attending all of the Barbaro birthday celebrations this weekend, have a fantastic time! I can't tell you how sad I am not to be able to meet you all and celebrate our beloved boy's birthday with you. Please, take lots and lots of pictures. I can't wait to read all of the details, albeit with a broken heart that I wasn't there to share in it all.

Have fun, be safe and ENJOY!!!

The miracle of Barbaro continues...

##

Debbie L.A. I went to the site and sent a 'scathing' "shame on you" note :/ Shame on THEM!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

### Debbie LA--I'm sure this guy is a real charmer! He'll need to change his phone number (and hopefully his "profession" very soon). This must be just one example of what Joe at TBFriends is up against. Horse slaughter may be deemed illegal in California, but until it's illegal PERIOD, a LOT of horses in CA are meeting a horrible fate!

####

Lynne
Yes Shame on THEM!

Hello, so nice to see everybody back on the board!

All right, HR 249!

& a Big Thank You to Valerie in NY
for Joining us in Calling & Faxing
to End Horse Slaughter!

We are now 16 strong -

It's an exciting time: Please Join NY!

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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 pump 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:

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

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

Welcome back Alex!!

Sweet Prince I love and miss you so very much.
You still are and always will be my ray of sunshine each day. I can't wait until Sunday to watch the special on you. Hopefully I can make it through,

For all the FOB's attending the Birthday Bash's around the US and the world. You will be in my thoughts and prayers and PLEASE lift a toast for me and all the others that will be there in spirit.

LOVE AND PRAYERS TO ALL!!!

BLB!!!

FOB FOREVER!!!

Karen -TN

AGD= Another Great Day for horses.

Barbaro, look what you have wrought. So many more people know now. So many more people care now.

As we gear up to celebrate your life on your birthday, milestones are being achieved in your name and in your memory. This is only the beginning!

####
Dawn
"A real charmer" He is dum but the paper is dummer, for printing it.
We have to get the bills passed and get each state to enforce the laws.
No shipping, transporting across our borders.
CA is not enforcing the law, horses go to Mexico daily.
Why is that? We need to work on CA too.

Welcome back Alex!....lots of good info given while you were gone..but we missed you!

ummm why aren't you taking care of Hawty Creek? has she been moved? don't wanna be nosy but I enjoyed hearing about her antics.

SweetBarbaro...it's hard for me to talk to you..my eyes puddle up and my heart hurts...saw a pic of your two brothers...good looking family you have! I love you, babycakes!

#### Everyone have a safe and wonderful trip this weekend. I wish I was going but could not get off work. Take lots of pictures to share with us. This is so great that so many have come together for this great horse. Maybe this weekend can become an annual event. That would be great.

Love and Kisses Barbaro!!!

Dawn in Omaha - Is there a way to contact that commissioner and let him know to inform the sale to NOT let those horses go to killer buyers? Maybe they already know, but that happened here in Colorado in Feb. Five horses that had been seized by the sheriff's dept for neglect/abuse were taken to a sale yard to recuperate. After they had gained some weight, the vet apparently released them. The sheriff's dept. sent them through the auction with the intent they would go to loving homes. At least 2 of the horses (they know for sure) were bought by a killer buyer and were sent to Illinois to slaughter. They didn't find out until after the fact. The sheriff stated to the press that he didn't even know that kind of business existed. They were sold to recuperate some of the money that they spent getting them healthy.

To all the FOBs going to Del Park Sunday - Have a wonderful time and think about all of us that can't be there but will be with you in spirit! (and shedding many tears, I'm sure).

Alex, thank you for all you do. It's like coming home having the comments back again.

And, Thank you Lord for letting the Wild Horse and Burro Protection bill pass the House!

Last chance to post today because it's time to head off to work the vampire shift.

To the Delpark crowd: I will be there in spirit. Very much so. This is a once in a lifetime event.

To the MHR crowd: kiss that baby for me!

Everyone, no matter where or how you're celebrating, have the time of your lives. What a horse! What a legacy!

Two great days in a row for the horses - Rep. Rahall WV, Moran VA, Kucinich OH and Whitfield KY - your words today were so heartfelt, you are true heroes for our wild horses and burros!

The momentum is with us, let's keep it going until we get all of these bills passed.

Barb m in Florida

Graham Motions - Jade's Revenge - by Quiet American, just pulled off a huge upset in the Ben Ali Stakes at Keenland.. paid 54.20 to win.

FOR EVERYONE!!

There are exactly THREE DAYS until a Very Special Occasion Takes Place ... An Occasion so Monumental that the Country at large will take part in this Celebration with mini-celebrations of their own to Commemorate this great Hero and Champion!!! We all know who this is ... BARBARO'S BIRTHDAY!!

HOWEVER ... There are 365 DAYS in the year when a KILLER steps in and takes the life of such a great Hero and Champion ... and, sadly, we all know who THIS is also ... LAMINITIS!!! And we need, no we MUST take THE LIFE OF THIS KILLER ... In this case, "AN EYE FOR AN EYE" is justified as righteous indignation!!!

So, our April Campaign must be extra special for Bobby ... our "Let's Lick Laminitis" needs another "KICK", and the only way to do this is with funds for laminitis research. So, we are going to honor Barbaro for his incredible gallantry both on and off the racetrack ... AND ... we are going to honor the man who gave Barbaro back his life for more than 8 months with his caring, his concern, his tireless efforts, his labor of love and his surgical skills ... DR. DEAN RICHARDSON!!!

So, I am asking with my hand extended for your help, your generosity and your love for the bond of love that was shared between our "Bobby" and Dr. Dean Richardson!!

But there's more ... a little baby filly was recently born to our Rosie ... and her name is "Bobby's L'il Angel" and we all know why!!! She needs to be protected from the ravages of laminitis that could endanger her own life at any time ... so we need to honor little "Angel" during Bobby's Birthday Celebration as well ...

So, here's the April Challenge:

Donate $29 in honor of our Beloved Barbaro on his 4th Birthday ...

Donate $29 in honor of our equally loved Dr. Dean Richardson for everything he contributed and gave to Barbaro during those long months and weeks ... Because of Dr. Richardson, Bobby was able to "walk in the sunshine" and "graze in the grass" again ... Dr. Richardson should be honored during Barbaro's Birthday Celebration

Donate $29 in honor of "Bobby's L'il Angel" and protect her from harm for Bobby ...

Give once, give twice, give 3 times, but please give.
What better way to honor BARBARO on his 4th Birthday than with our assurance to him, and Dr. Richardson and "Angel" that we will NOT stand by and allow this crippling killer - Laminitis - to take the life of another of our beloved equine companions.

Let our voices and our donations swell in perfect harmony in Celebration of Life for Bobby, Dr. R and Angel!!

Here are the BLUE LINKS to donate! Thanks so much Everyone!

Let's Make the April Donations to the laminitis fund the biggest and best yet! I know we can do this together!!!

For the Laminitis Page:
Let’sLickLaminitis

For the recurring payment form option:
Let’sLickLaminitis

Or just click on Alex's links on the top left PENN: GETTING INVOLVED OR BARBARO FUND!!

Posted for Linnie

HERE'S A GREAT BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE THAT CAN HAPPEN 'IN THE MOMENT' AND 'ON THE SPOT' RIGHT AT YOUR OWN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS FOR BOBBY!

If the 'person in charge' of each celebration(main contact, leader, etc.) would like to collect all the checks written out that day and mail then to NBC, that would be terrific!!

I'm sure each location has someone who is 'spearheading' the birthday celebration at each track; i.e. Tampa, Hollywood Park, Colorado, TX, OH, etc. So if that one individual would like to collect all the checks written on the 29th and mail them directly to NBC with your own note stating how much you collected on behalf of laminitis research, that would be wonderful. In this way, each separate celebration will be recognized for their efforts on an individual basis and this is a great motivator and incentive for each location to 'run its best race', so to speak. A little friendly competition never hurt, right? LOL

So, yes, by all means, let's get all the birthday celebrations involved in this ... each 'leader' of the respective locations motivate your troops to writing out checks for $29 on April 29, and then gather them up, total your figures and send it directly to NBC with your own letter enclosed based on your specific location. In this way, we will all be acting individually and collectively toward a major goal ... the end of Laminitis.

HERE'S THE INFORMATION ON HOW TO MAKE THE CHECKS PAYABLE FOR THE $29 ON THE 29TH BARBARO BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ... AND HOW TO EARMARK FOR 'LAMINITIS FUND' IN THE "MEMO" SECTION OF THE CHECK.

Just a thought/Suggestion, will the person in charge of collecting/sending the checks Highlight with a Marker THE MEMO LINE AND ALSO TO PROOF ALL OF THEM TO BE SURE EACH CHECK IS MARKED LAMINITIS FUND.

Checks should be made payable to the
"Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania,"
with Laminitis Fund on the memo line and sent to:

University of Pennsylvania,
School of Veterinary Medicine
New Bolton Center Office of Development
382 West Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ...

THANKS AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING ...

LINNIE

OK, GANG WE HAVE ANOTHER EXCITING CHALLENGE, AND THIS ONE IS GOING TO KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF ... MINE ARE ALREADY GONE!!

READ THIS:
From UPENN
I was just talking to Gail Luciani, our Communications Director about the
29th. Do you think you could ask your reps to take some photos at the celebrations
around the country. We'd like to do a news story and a website piece after the festivities are over and then we can also report on the success of the $29 campaign and thank everyone.

TAKE SOME PIX????????????????? I KNOW MY PEOPLE OUT THERE ... AND YOU WILL ALL TAKE LOTS AND LOTS OF PICTURES OF THE MONIES BEING RECEIVED, THE CHECKS BEING WRITTEN AND HANDED OVER!!!

JUST A SUGGESTION ... IF YOU CAN, DESIGNATE ONE PERSON IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL 'BIRTHDAY BARBARO CELEBRATION' TO BE THE 'OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER' TO MEMORIALIZE YOUR EVENT ... OR DESIGNATE SEVERAL, BUT JUST MAKE SURE THIS IS A "KODAK MOMENT" TO REMEMBER FOR THE AGES ... HECK, MAKE THIS A THOUSAND KODAK MOMENTS ....

TAKE PICTURES, RECORD THE EVENT ... COLLECT THE CHECKS, COUNT THE MONEY AND DO IT ALL FOR BARBARO!!

BRAVO FANS OF BARBARO ...!!! MAKE THIS EVENT BEYOND EVEN YOUR WILDEST EXPECTATIONS!!! FOR THE BIG BOSS HOSS ON HIS FIRST 'HEAVENLY' BIRTHDAY!!! AND SEND YOUR PICTURES ALONG WITH YOUR CHECKS AND YOUR LETTER PROUDLY CLAIMING WHAT YOUR CELEBRATION RAISED IN BARBARO'S MEMORY FOR LAMINITIS RESEARCH!

I KNOW YOU ARE ALL GOING TO TAKE THIS RACE TO YOUR HEARTS AND FIGHT IT TO THE FINISH LINE ... TX, OH, ME, CA, FL, CO, DE AND ALL POINTS IN BETWEEN FAR AND WIDE!!!

AND THEY'RE OFF!!!

I AM SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU BEFORE YOU EVEN 'DO IT' BECAUSE I ALREADY KNOW HOW DETERMINED AND DEDICATED YOU ARE TO MAKE YOUR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION THE BEST EVER!!!

LOVE TO ALL OF YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO ... AND ALL THAT YOU CONTINUE TO DO ... FOR BARBARO ... FOR THE HORSES ... AND TO SLAY THE LAMINITIS DRAGON FOR GOOD!!

LET'S LICK LAMINITIS!! LET'S LICK IT!!

LINNIE

Posted for Linnie

S311 IS OUT OF COMMITTEE
THERE IS STILL WORK TO BE DONE
NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN THE BUCKS
THE OHIO STATE CALLING GROUP
WE ARE 22 STRONG BUT MORE IS BETTER
JOIN THE BUCKS THE OHIO HERD®
LET’S ROUND UP THOSE VOTES Horse Force®
Calls are more important than ever now.
We are very close to victory.
Hesitant to call, you can leave voice mail after hours or fax.
It can be as simple as saying
"Please vote yes for S311" or
"Please become a cosponsor for HR503"
MORE BUCKS, MORE BUCKS, MORE BUCKS
Please e-mail me directly elk555@aol.com

###ONE-STOP CHECK & GO CALLING GROUP###
Is there anyone else out there reading the post that only has limited internet access, but would like to help the group and our horses. Arrangements can easily be made to include you in our group.
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

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ALEX:) Thanks for the "heads-up" re: M&M Jackson and Dr. Dean.....NBC's TODAY SHOW Friday a.m. around 7:45 AM....and also, I am glad, as I KNOW so many others here will be that you could visit your 'girl' Miss Hawty Creek today:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Martita,

Thank you so much for your post. I went back and read it a second time and then a third. I wanted to make sure that I understood what you were saying. Thank you for being there for us (in that special place)- a place we could not be. And thank you for being our eyes and ears and beating heart and for leaving our tears there too. I look forward to your video.

Janice
A forever FOB

Goodnight Barbaro

What a bright shining star I will see tonight. I know you are so happy, in love, and so proud of the FOBS...YOUR FAMBLEE. Have fun, sweetie. WE LOVE YOU, FOREVER!!!!

Goodnight Fans/Family Of Barbaro

Please wherever you go to celebrate for Barbaro's Birthday...take all of us with you. We will be so anxious to hear all about it. We are there with you, celebrating in our hearts.

Please, fax, call, email, whatever it takes. ACTION IS MAKING PROGRESS!!! Remember all of those who are suffering, those who need an uplifting hand, the rescues, all animals large or small, and our children.

HORSES ARE GOING ACROSS THE BORDER. More brutal, we hear their cries, we hear their pleas, and we speak as one for THEM.

Achievement is not a matter of "IF". It is a matter of "WHY" and "HOW"..

Have a lovely, evening.

###
MR. ALEX...WE SURE HAVE MISSED YOU...
Hawty Creek...you take care.
Rosie...you and your sweet baby.
Please remember Fitch, Apache, and others that have suffered from abuse and neglect.

EVERYONE OF YOU ARE SO SPECIAL!!!

####### to answer question posted by jen at April 26, 2007 5:58 PM - Music starts at 8 pm. But if you want to come earlier that's fine; it's a family-type restaurant; we'll be there way earlier than start time, setting up. Looking forward to meeting you!

REPOST

S311 IS OUT OF COMMITTEE
THERE IS STILL WORK TO BE DONE
NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN THE BUCKS
THE OHIO STATE CALLING GROUP
WE ARE 22 STRONG BUT MORE IS BETTER
JOIN THE BUCKS THE OHIO HERD®
LET’S ROUND UP THOSE VOTES Horse Force®
Calls are more important than ever now.
We are very close to victory.
Hesitant to call, you can leave voice mail after hours or fax.
It can be as simple as saying
"Please vote yes for S311" or
"Please become a cosponsor for HR503"
MORE BUCKS, MORE BUCKS, MORE BUCKS
Please e-mail me directly elk555@aol.com

###ONE-STOP CHECK & GO CALLING GROUP###
Is there anyone else out there reading the post that only has limited internet access, but would like to help the group and our horses. Arrangements can easily be made to include you in our group.

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com

or via the forum under Anti Slaughter Message 7277.1
JoinOHCallingGroup

Posted by: Michelle GBI NE OH at April 26, 2007 10:30 PM
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Michelle,
I don't know how to Blue Ink.

It's been a while, how are you doing?

Link showing who voted which way on HR 249

http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2007/roll269.xml

Yay, my Rep. Visclosky voted "YEA" and I will remind him of that when I ask him to co-sponsor HR 503. Good idea to check how your Rep voted on 249 and use that in your spiel re 503.

The Angels Of Love Mr. & Mrs. Jackson & Dr. Dean Richardson On The Today Show. Many Beautiful Hearts. Many Beautiful Rainbows. God's Beautiful Roses.

It Is Love.

Affirmed.

EVERY DEAR FOB, (meaning, every one of you),

It is so good to read your words, all of you, every post shining and significant.

ALEX,I am so happy that you are safely home to us.

EQUINE HEAVEN~~~~~~~~ You are precious indeed!

Holding on,

Shirley
California

VERY encouraging things said about lil' barbaro.
He looks like a spittin image of his big brother, star on forehead etc.
And what Mrs. J said about being the big boy on the new block is encouraging too.
WE CAN ONLY HOPE ...

Kentucky was great , Blue Grass weekend was alot of fun, saw alot of people. Ate dinner next to Bobby Baffert.
Had breakfast in the track kitchen at Keeneland sunday and sat next to Gary Mandella, his Sunday Silence runner won a stakes Bluegrass Day.
Went to ol' friends and saw MANY of my old friends I used to bet on when I was being weened into the game, OGYGIAN, AWAD, SUNSHINE FOREVER just to name a few..
And saw the "GREAT ONE". I stood at JOHN HENRYS pen for an hour and just watched him graze, It was very, very peaceful and gratifying to see my favorite of all time. And for 32 he ain't lookin too shabby..

repost:

Our local TV critic did his article today on the Barbaro TV special:

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/spotlight_columnists/article/0,2777,DRMN_23962_5504880,00.html

He said that "tears filled my eyes"

Posted by Linda H in Denver at April 26, 2007 8:01 PM

I read that review; and as stoic as I have been trying to be, I completely lost it at the very last line. I highly recommend this piece. Great writing on a great subject.

So much good news! I can hardly stand it. Here's some MORE good news I received today:

I just got a letter from Gabby Giffords, one of our US Representatives here in Arizona. She has agreed to support H.R. 503 and we have asked her to cosponsor. What is so wonderful is her following response:

"To better understand H.R. 503, I have consulted livestock auctions, veterinarians, ranchers, animal welfare groups and horse rescue facilities.......I am confident that this bill will protect our horses without hurting the thriving livestock industries that are so important to Southern Arizona's economy."

She needs to talk to some of her buddies and convince them of this! She has obviously done her homework!

THEN,

HOLD ON!

Our CBS affiliate station here in Phoenix just called me and they are going to do a piece about horse slaughter and tie in Sheriff Joe Arpaio's letter to Congress!

I'm telling you, it's ALL SWINGING OUR WAY !

What a day! What a WEEK!

Thanks to ALL of you have been making those calls. DON'T STOP NOW.

### Debbie T--I wish I knew an answer about keeping these confiscated horses out of the hands of killer buyers. We had a similar situation in Nebraska and I just made sure to alert the horse rescue groups, hoping they could have representatives on hand. Often, the sheriff's depts. have had a lot of expense keeping the animals and they just want to recoup as much as they can. . .a sad situation that can end even worse!

####ALL FOBS

For all FOBs traveling to Barbaro Birthday Celebrations across the nation,

Whether near or far, travel safely

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Mike C did you see this, posted yesterday!

KTOB Crowns Barbaro as Horse of the Year
Date Posted: April 25, 2007
Last Updated: April 25, 2007

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The Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders has announced last year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Barbaro as 2006 Horse of the Year. Following is a listing of all 2006 Kentucky champions.

BARBARO: Horse of the Year
Barbaro electrified not only the racing world, but the entire world in 2006 when he won the Kentucky Derby in impressive fashion and then sustained a traumatic injury in the Preakness. The colt’s resilience and remarkable desire to overcome not only the severe fracture to his right rear leg but also being stricken with laminitis in his left rear leg resulted in an outpouring of concern, sympathy and support not only from the racing public, but the general public. A son of Dynaformer out of the Carson City mare La Ville Rouge, Barbaro was trained by Michael Matz for Roy and Gretchen Jackson’s Lael Stables. After winning the Tropical Park Derby in his first start of 2006, Barbaro won the grade III Holy Bull and grade I Florida Derby before his scintillating triumph on the first Saturday in May. The colt completed his career with six wins from seven starts, the only defeat coming in his ill-fated Preakness. While Barbaro’s life and struggles inspired stories of hope and triumph, in the end the courageous colt and his veterinarians could not overcome the devastating effects of the laminitis and he was euthanized on Jan. 29 of this year. While he is no longer with us, Barbaro’s impact on horse racing and equine health research will remain with us for decades to co

Hi everyone!

Haven't been able to post too much because work was insane today! Ugh!

I can't wait to meet everyone on Sunday! Wish I could go on Sat night, but have my cousin's bridal shower in Cherry Hill, NJ then.

I'm bringing loads of tissues! I was doing ok until I read the AP article and then just lost it. But I think there will be a lot of joy and laughter along with the tears on Sunday!

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Barb AZ
Great news, just wonderful!!!

Thanks, Debbie. I was in tears when the station called me!

Link to a Houston Chronicle article and a brief excerpt:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/4749441.html

"Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, was among those voting against the ban. She previously supported bills ending the practice, citing her experience riding and raising horses. Two of the country's three slaughter plants are in Texas.

Spokesman Marc Short said Hutchison voted against the ban this time because she believes the issue does not need to be addressed at the federal level. Hutchison believes recent a federal appeals court ruling upholding Texas' ban on horse slaughter illustrates that states are capable of handling the issue, Short said."

Obviously, we FOBs need to educate Ms. Hutchinson that "the states are capable of handling the issue" by shipping horses to CANADA or MEXICO! Maybe she needs to be mailed a few printouts of TBFriends daily blog about all those California horses crossing the border!

I still like the one, and I forget WHO said it here, "Barbaro, Horse Of Forever!"

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OH, WE CAN POST AGAIN!! :>) I'VE BEEN SO BUSY ANYWAY --

FOR MR. BARBARO--

U PENN LAMINITIS FUND

LUV,
CHERYL G

Yes Debbie...and its well deserved as we all know.

Welcome home Alex.

Glad to see the comments back, it didn't seem right to not spend time on this site reading for the past few nights.

I wanted to personally thank all of you for the prayers, candles and well wishes for Chip. Special thanks to Laurie, Leslie and Dora for their kind emails to me this week.

It was tough to cancel my hotel reservations and flight to Delaware, but I need to be home with the pooch right now.

For all of you congregating in Delaware and other locations this weekend soak it all in. I'm sure it will be extremely emotional, but really stop and think about what has occurred. In less than 1 year, Barbaro has created a famblee that knows no boundaries. A large number of biological families don't get together anymore, but somehow Barbaro has been able to draw all of us together.

Enjoy the time together, reflect on what we've gone through together, but instead of being sad and dwelling on what should have/could have been, let's all commit ourselves to what can and will be. (End of horse slaughter and transport, Cure for Laminitis, and Safe tracks for horses)

Although I won't be there in person this weekend, know that I will be there in spirit, and I will be joining the vigil at 1:00.

Thanks again for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

I'll ALWAYS Believe in Miracles,
I'll ALWAYS Believe in Barbaro.

Becky and Chip

see you all, who ever that is going, at Delaware Park.

For those who haven't read this yet:

This is the article that was in the Rocky Mountain News today:
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Saunders: 'Barbaro' a runaway winner
Special To The Rocky ©

Dusty Saunders

I don't know who first said "have a good cry."
But I do know the phrase appropriately describes what many viewers will have after seeing NBC's Barbaro: A Nation's Horse airing at 3 p.m. Sunday on 9News.

That's right - 3 p.m. - on a day local forecasters have promised lovely weather to be out and about in, not inside watching television.

Set the DVR or VCR. Barbaro: A Nation's Horse is, simply, one of the most emotionally involving hours aired on network television this season.

Yes, tears filled my eyes.

After Barbaro galloped to victory in last May's Kentucky Derby, many experts predicted the 3-year-old colt was a good bet to win racing's prestigious Triple Crown.

Two weeks later in the Preakness Stakes, viewers watched in horror as Barbaro pulled up lame, hobbling on a broken right hind leg, shortly after the race started.

The live NBC cameras captured the scene - the beautiful thoroughbred limping along the track on three legs while his proud head moved back and forth in obvious pain.

Cameras also roamed the stands, showing the tearful emotions of racing fans and those who simply loved Barbaro.

While dreams of a racing Triple Crown were dashed, a racing legend was born.

Barbaro was moved to the New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania where doctors began treatment.

As national newscasts and print stories regularly reported Barbaro's condition, New Bolton Center soon became the nation's flower and vegetable capital, as the area was flooded with gifts from across the nation.

Kids sent drawings and poems, urging Barbaro to recover.

While it was obvious Barbaro would never race again, experts initially said there was a remote possibility he could sire other racing horses.

But as time moved on, hoof diseases infected Barbaro's other legs, making him almost immobile. Barbaro was euthanized Jan. 29.

All of this is recorded in emotional, yet understated style by Emmy Award winning producer Rob Hyland, whose camera crews followed the efforts to save Barbaro. Bob Costas provides an appropriate, understated narration.

Interspersed are ongoing interviews with owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson; trainer Michael Matz; jockey Edgar Prado; and Dr. Dean Richardson, head of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center, who cared for Barbaro through his final hours.

Barbaro: A Nation's Horse, was produced by NBC Sports, hence the Sunday afternoon scheduling.

But as did Barbaro, this production transcends the sports world.

Under any circumstances, Barbara deserves a prime-time slot.

Considering some of the hours NBC is now offering in prime time, you'd think it could find a better home for a program of this quality.

An NBC spokeswoman said: "There's a possibility the show will be repeated in prime time."

A final note: Sunday would have been Barbaro's fourth birthday.
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To all FOBS we won agian for the wild horses and burros
we get
thank u r great bobby doll

Becky,

I think we can all relate to your situation. I know it must have been tough not to go to the celebration, but when our animals friends need us, that is what we do. I would stay home, too.

Barb AZ
Fabulous news about the rep, and also about the CBS coverage. You all are doing a great job!

Angel Becky My Heart Goes Out To You. Know That You Are So Loved.

Watch The Tv.

You Will Really Be There.

Affirmed.

Safe travels to everyone heading up to Del Park
for the celebration.

Wish I could be there...
Work and taking care of horses, dogs, cats
and an orphan baby bird will keep me here this weekend, but I'll be with you all in spirit.

(I'm stocking up on tissues for NBC's
Barbaro documentary!)

BECKY AZ

CONGRATULATIONS!!! CBS TV!!!!!

Life is good.

Shirley
California

Angel Christian My Heart Goes Out To You. Also To Angels Who Cannot Be There. You Will Be There In Spirit.

Those Who Have Barbaro Beenie Babies. He Is Right With You. He Looks Straight At Your Eyes.

Affirmed.

## Barb - of Arizona !!

I don't often take credit ..... but ... I will on this one ...... I "coined" ..

"Barbaro - my Horse of Forever !!"

Sherry - your Arizona neighbor

FOALING FUNDRAISING POOL FOR MISTY AT MIRACLE HORSE RESCUE...

To make a wager on the date and time of Misty's foaling, please go to the Forum under "GENERAL" topics - the thread is "MISTY'S BIRTH POOL - DIVE RIGHT IN!" I haven't got a clue how to "blue-link" this...anybody want to help??? Please...

According to Misty's most recent examination by her vet, her foal iS due in 2-3 weeks!! It's time to have some fun and raise some much-needed money like we did for Rosie...just post your guess on the date and time of the blessed event - each wager costs $5, you may wager as many times as you like...keep those guesses and 5 dollar bills coming! All times will be Pacific Time Zone! After the blessed event I will contact everyone with the amount they have pledged, and the "winner" get to designate which rescue will be the beneficiary.

No arm-twisting meant here (well, maybe just a little), but I truly hope that the winner designates the funds for Miracle Horse Rescue...Misty will be living out her life there - she will NEVER be up for adoption, and we have seen a fine example of the benefits of the fine cuisine and supplements served at MHR when Rosie's strong, healthy filly FINALLY graced us with her presence. We pray for a safe delivery for both Misty and her foal...who will be named "Bobby's Spirit!"

A bit of background on Misty...she will be 26 years old on APRIL 29TH! She was one of the first group of FOB rescues (along with Rosie), she was saved during the "In Honor of Barbaro Rescue Challenge, and resides at Miracle Horse Rescue in Pahrump, Nevada. Misty is considered VERY HIGH RISK because of her age and problems with previous foalings; MHR's veterinarian has confirmed this.

When Stephanie at MHR asked why Misty had been bred again at her advanced age, the response was "because she throws nice babies." GRRRRRRRR! Misty's most recent vet exam was on April 24th; it is very likely that additional veterinary expenses will be incurred. At that exam, the doctor stated that Spirit in in the correct position for birthing (the little one even tried to suck on the doctor's fingers!), and that Misty has a good, strong heart and a very big bag!

No time to waste - DIVE RIGHT INTO THE POOL WITH ME - for the horses!

Nancy

MISTY'S BIRTH POOL THREAD NOW OPEN--DIVE RIGHT IN!

Go here to post your educated guess:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=8207.1

Here's what Nancy in CT posted [excerpt]:

According to Misty's most recent examination by her vet, her foal IS due in 2-3 weeks!! It's time to have some fun and raise some much-needed money like we did for Rosie...just post your guess on the date and time of the blessed event - each wager costs $5, you may wager as many times as you like...keep those guesses and 5 dollar bills coming! All times will be Pacific Time Zone! After the blessed event I will contact everyone with the amount they have pledged, and the "winner" get to designate which rescue will be the beneficiary.

No arm-twisting meant here (well, maybe just a little), but I truly hope that the winner designates the funds for Miracle Horse Rescue...Misty will be living out her life there - she will NEVER be up for adoption, and we have seen a fine example of the benefits of the fine cuisine and supplements served at MHR when Rosie's strong, healthy filly FINALLY graced us with her presence. We pray for a safe delivery for both Misty and her foal...who will be named "Bobby's Spirit!"

A bit of background on Misty...she will be 26 years old on APRIL 29TH! She was one of the first group of FOB rescues (along with Rosie), she was saved during the "In Honor of Barbaro Rescue Challenge, and resides at Miracle Horse Rescue in Pahrump, Nevada. Misty is considered VERY HIGH RISK because of her age and problems with previous foalings; MHR's veterinarian has confirmed this.

When Stephanie at MHR asked why Misty had been bred again at her advanced age, the response was "because she throws nice babies." GRRRRRRRR! Misty's most recent vet exam was on April 24th; it is very likely that additional veterinary expenses will be incurred. At that exam, the doctor stated that Spirit in in the correct position for birthing (the little one even tried to suck on the doctor's fingers!), and that Misty has a good, strong heart and a very big bag!

No time to waste - DIVE RIGHT INTO THE POOL WITH ME - for the horses! [end of excerpt]

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

Hi Sherry!

Not sure if I'll be able to post tommorrow, but i just wanted to say to all the travelers, to be safe, and take it all in. This is an event of a lifetime. I'll see you Delaware.

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever. Run with the angels, honey!
I love you!
Lou Ann R., Pennsylvania, FOB forever

Misty 26yrs. 2 + 6 = 8

Barbaro

It Is Love.

Affirmed.

Here is something JUST FOR FUN! WE DESERVE TO HAVE SOME FUN!

"What Horse Breed Are You?"

http://www.geocities.com/hlquiz/