Good morning Alex and FOBs.
It sounds like everyone had a wonderful time at the birthday celebrations! What a great way to pay tribute to Barbaro!
Edgar's words are so moving; it's obvious how much he cared for Barbaro.
I was unable to attend any of the celebrations, but my family and I did observe Barbaro's birthday by watching...hockey. :((Oh, well.)
Everyone enjoy Derby Week!

Good morning to all my friends here!

Such wonderful words from Edgar have me tearing up this morning. It was such a comfort to spend a few hours yesterday with my fellow Maine FOBs. We are a mighty force and we will win the wars against laminitis and horse slaughter.

I know this will be a difficult week for all of us. Treat yourselves and each other gently. We can get through all the memories - just focus on the good ones.

Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, for sharing your most excellent horse with us. Thank you, Michael and Peter, for training him so well and valuing his remarkable talents. Thank you, Edgar, for honoring Barbaro. Thank you, Dr. Richardson and all at New Bolton, for all you do for ALL animals. And, thank you, Tim and Alex, for giving us a home. A standing ovation from me for all of you!

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

Alex and all the FOB's you make Barbaros life so much better. Edgar Prado, God love you. You will get that ride you so much deserve.

Hi All,

Just received this e-mail from UPenn from
Mary R. Berger, Director of Annual Giving

I'm sorry if some of this information was already posted.

FYI
• April 30, 2007 – ESPN.com will be running an article which will fea ture interviews with Dr. Richardson, Dr. Liberty Getman, Dr. Midge Leitch, Dr. Corinne Sweeney, Kasey McCafferty, and Jamie DeFazio.

May 2, 2007 - Dr. Richardson will be a guest on CN8’s “It’s Your Call with Lynn Doyle” from 9:00 –10:00pm ET.

• May 4, 2007 – NBC Nightly News will feature an interview with Dr. Richardson from 6:30 – 7:00pm ET.

• May 4, 2007 – NBC 10 Sports will feature an interview with Dr. Richardson at 7:00pm ET.

• May 5, 2007 - CNN Sports will air an interview with Dr. Richardson throughout the day on CNN.

• June 6, 2007 – HBO will present a one-hour documentary on Barbaro, which will feature and interview with Dr. Richardson.

Have a safe and productive day.

Thank you, fellow FOB, for a wonderful Sunday afternoon. You are all heroes for doing what you do and working so hard to make changes. Count me in to help here in Northeast PA!!!

Thank you Alex. You were a great host!

Thanks, Sharon and staff of volunteers for putting together such a phenomenal event!

It was great to see Allie and Rachel from Kennett Florist and their staff; along with some of the FOB I read messages from!

Jeanine Edwards proved that not only was she was honored to be reporting the story of Barbaro, but that she loved him, too!

Edgar Prado's words were wonderful. He is a true gentleman and I'm sure Barbaro was honored to be with him, too!

And the appearance of the Jacksons started my tears and they never stopped!

P.S. I cried a good portion of the way home from Delaware Park to Wilkes Barre!!! Missing him so much!

Good Monday Morning FsOB,

I hope everyone returned home safely from whichever Barbaro birthday party they attended. I can't wait to see all the pictures from Del Park and read all the FOB stories. The Tampa Bay Downs celebration was AWESOME!! I'm sure many of those who attended will post pictures and stories. Thanks to Tampa Bay Downs for the beautiful tribute they paid to Barbaro by having the first annual Barbaro birthday race. After the race they showed Barbaro's picture on the screen, highlighted his achievements and then announced the presence of the FsOB and many of the achievements that have been accomplished including the fight against horse slaughter. If horse racing fans didn't know about horse slaughter before, THEY DO NOW. The biggest thrill, though, was meeting the wonderful FsOB and sharing our love for the big guy.

Now - back to reality! Let's resume the fight to end horse slaughter.

Have a great day all!

Janice
A forever FOB who "get's it" and had a thrill of a lifetime this weekend.

Morning all FOBS. Morning Barbaro. That was a great celebration,You will never be forgotten. Thanks Alex

Good Morning FOB's,

What a fabulous weekend. We still can’t believe how many wonderful people we met. We’re sure that you’ve already gotten the details by now and hope everyone had a safe trip home. Now it’s time to go back to work…..for BARBARO!!!!!

We are still out of town but will check in tomorrow with our contacts for the latest strategy. In the meantime, keep calling your representatives to co-sponsor and support HR503 and S311.

We got TONS of press this weekend for our cause……now is the time to strike!!! Congressman Mike Castle was at Delaware Park for the festivities. He urged us to keep making those calls and get the others on board.

Please make sure, as usual, that you check the co-sponsor list and do NOT call those already with us!

We’ll have more substantial information sometime this week.

Again, thanks for everything.

Have a great day,

Shelley and Debra

Hiya, FsOB! Wendy and Alex, thanks so much for sharing the DelPark slide show. What a fabulous event, sure wish I could've been there. Mike Rea looks like he's making a super recovery.

I echo Marg in Maine's comments from earlier this AM. I have a wild work week both this week and next and need to pace myself emotionally for this coming Saturday. May you all be gentle with yourselves as well! Peace, RMH

Good Morning, FsOB's!

What can I say about yesterday? It is a time that I will treasure for the rest of my days. I got to meet some wonderful, kind, compassionate people and I am so grateful to Barbaro for just having been here.

We truly are a force to be reckoned with - NBC - the network - is now probably aware of the force that we are.

Harriette, Eva, LaurieH, Martita, Daryl, Susan, Jennie, Margaret - it was such a pleasure to meet you and talk with you. If I've left anybody out, its because I'm still processing everything that happened yesterday. Becky, sorry I couldn't spend more time with you and Stan yesterday...

Edgar's note did me in. Seeing the Jacksons did me in. The documentary did me in. Seeing Michael Matz at Fair Hill yesterday REALLY did me in. I haven't cried yet, but probably will let it all out on the plane tomorrow (will be in the UK till 5/6) - hopefully British Airways will have a movie I can watch where I can cry.

Alex, you looked very handsome in your suit yesterday - you should be proud of everything you have accomplished over the last year. I have had the pleasure of meeting some people who I truly respect in the last year and you are most assuredly part of that small group.

Yesterday all I saw was love, respect, compassion, kindness and commitment. And its enough for me - I will have such stories to tell my grandchildren.

And that is why we are living in the first place - to embody these qualities and show others what can be accomplished when we are guided by those ideals.

I love all of you.

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

ps - KenZ, how can I get one of your t-shirts???

lg

Lyn Gilbert I can't believe I didn't get to meet you!! So many people and I didn't get to meet everyone I wanted to meet!

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Wendy, I'll be leaving for the UK tomorrow, be back the 6th. When will you be in the area again??? We at least need to have dinner...:)

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

Good moring everyone, looks and sounds like you all have a wonderful time, Im so happy for all of you. Thank God you had good weather. Wished I could have been there. I bet the tears were flowing.

The hockey game went into overtime, so we didn't get to the The Nation's Horse. I was sooooo upset about that.

How we must continue our fight for the horses, keep calling and faxing. I did alot of the over the weekend, just to honor Barbarao.

Have a good day everyone

Missing Barbaro.

Where can I get one of those blue Barbaro T-shirts?

Wow...what an incredible Sunday we had! Starting at Fair Hill and ending with First Saturday in May...I'm still overwhelmed.

Alex - Thank you SO much for the awesome time at Fair Hill and for all that you've done for us. It was great to finally meet you and to get to chat for a bit!

Sharon - You did an AWESOME job with everything! It was great to meet you too!

To everyone involved in the planning and organizing of our Celebration - THANK YOU!

I just want to say what a really great group of people the FOB are! I wish I had gotten to meet more of you, but there were just so many people. But those I did meet were such genuine, caring people and it really did feel as if we had all known each other for years.

I know all of you that couldn't be there with us were there in spirit!

I hope everyone has a great day today!

Chrissy

Morning (psychic) skritches to the BBH and all of his frens...can't wait to hear all about the heavenly birthday celebrations!!!

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FsOB:
And speaking of earthly birthday celebrations:
From Shelley A and Debra, WI

What a fabulous weekend. We still can’t believe how many wonderful people we met. We’re sure that you’ve already gotten the details by now and hope everyone had a safe trip home. Now it’s time to go back to work…..for BARBARO!!!!!

We are still out of town but will check in tomorrow with our contacts for the latest strategy. In the meantime, keep calling your representatives to co-sponsor and support HR503 and S311.

We got TONS of press this weekend for our cause……now is the time to strike!!! Congressman Mike Castle was at Delaware Park for the festivities. He urged us to keep making those calls and get the others on board.

Please make sure, as usual, that you check the co-sponsor list and do NOT call those already with us!

We’ll have more substantial information sometime this week.

Again, thanks for everything.

Have a great day,

Shelley and Debra

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Saw Angel Wendy's Pictures And They Are All Beautiful. All Beautiful Rainbows. So Beautiful Angels.

Most Beautiful Place Like Munchkinland. Angels All Around. The Rainbows.

The Beautiful Colors Of The Rainbow.

So, So, Happy To See Barbaro's Beenie Baby.

Angels Who Were At The Celebration I Love You So.

Angels Who Were Not I Love You So.

You Are In My Heart.

Love The Hat.

The Beautiful Pictures of Barbaro.

The Gathering.

The Talks.

The Feelings.

I See It Clearly.

It Is All Love.

God's Wonders.

I See All Beautiful.

Halos.

Glowing.

The Hearts.

The Love.

It Is Love.

Affirmed.

And Edfars Note So Special.

Reaches TheHeart.

Touches The Heart.

It Is Love.

Affirmed.

Michelle,

If you are still on here, as far as the ESPN showing, do you know what show and what time today that will be on?

Thanks!

Ooops, looks like I misread your note above. You meant ESPN.com and that it is an article not a show. Sorry. I guess I will watch for that later.

Angel Edgar You Are So Special. You Touch My Heart. I Love You.

And Please Pardon My Typo. It Happens Sometimes.
But My Mind Thinks And Heart Feels.

I Believe In Paper And Pen.

Creativity.

Paint The Rainbows.

I Believe In Love.

Your Heart Is Gold.

Affirmed.

Sadly I was unable to attend, but our FOB family is so wonderful. With the pictures and the posts of how wonderful everything was, I feel I was a part of it, even though I wasn't there.

Thanks to Sharon and Alex for a stupendus job. Something so grand and meaningful takes many hours to create, and they did it with love.

I just read Edgar's words.... Amazing man.

Now on to continue the torch Barbaro lit, to save his sisters and brothers. I'll always love and miss him. But I'll keep his spirit alive by fighting to save others because of him. I feel graced that Barbaro crossed my path and grabbed my heart.

Pam

Thanks for Sharon and Alex along with all the guests for making a truly wonderful day.

Here is the News Journal article (from Delaware)includes pictures etc.

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070430/NEWS/704300373/-1/NEWS01

It was great to meet the different people we 'talk' with on this site. Mary, Stacey, Maribel, Liz.....

Fans of Barbaro....

For those of you that went to the B-day party, I hope you had a really good time.... For those that wound up watching a hockey game, I feel that the reward will be worth it. There was and still is enought noise being made......

Barbaro I LOVE you and always will...... You are a true Champion.............

Edgar..... Perfect way to express what is in your heart..... :-)

Thanks for those super photos, Wendy. Don't have time to go through everything on the site now, but went through the photos and shed tears. Wish I could have been there. Looks like I'll have stuff to go through for MONTHS!

Lyn Gilbert...didn't get a chance to meet you, along with several other FOB. Next time???

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Good morning everyone,

Happy Birthday Gallant Secret!

Thanks again Wendy for posting the photos from the Celebration. To all of us not able to be there, it was great to see all that occured and to see so many amazing pictures.

Let's continue to make the calls we need to make to get more co-sponsors on board in DC. This week is very important, as the Derby approaches, and more emphasis is put on Barbaro, plus we just received an incredible amount of publicity so now is truly our time.

Take just a few moments today (and it REALLY IS just a few moments) to make some calls. Then, look for futher instructions later this week from Shelley and Debra for our next step. Until then, continue to try to get more co-sponsors.

Alex & Sharon, I wasn't at the celebration this weekend but one doesn't have to have been there to know what an awesome job you did. Applause to you!

Lyn, have a wonderful time in England!

The hockey game ran over the NBC show "Barbaro - A nation's Horse". Does any one know if and when it will be broadcast again?

Wow what an emotional note. Thanks for posting it Alex. Yesterday was such a sad day with a haze of hope all around. Spending the day with 6 Nurse Mare Foals really was the uplifting experience I needed. Having 6 tiny noses sniff and then wipe their milk in my hair had me laughing til I cried. Those tiny little babies already love people so much, they will be the luvky ones, to never to know the otherside of humans. All because of Bobby, he is their savior.

###Thank you Wendy for posting your pictures, they were great and had tears many times.

##Alex, what a dapper gentleman you are.

It was so nice to see so many faces there knowing that the majority of them were FOB's.

What a wonderful day you all had, one with many many memories to cherish.

Have a good day everyone and for those travelling, come home safe.

Judy

Good Morning Barbaro...

I know you had a grand time at your birthday party with your equine frens, and your earthly frens...One thing for certain WE ALL LOVE YOU.!!!
Have a wonderful day.

Happy Birthday Gallant Secret.

Good Morning Fans/Family

Saw the wonderful pictures and you see all the love and compassion that everyone has for each other and for our loved Barbaro...Thank you.

Please come back safe!

While the iron is hot...let us floor them with emails, faxes, and calls. We are making progress and have the greatest opportunity to stop horse slaughter, and stop the dreadful trips over the border. More brutal than ever..

We speak for the ones that cannot speak for themselves, we hear their cries, we hear their pleas, and we will make progress and help Barbaro's beloved sisters and brothers.

Remember the Fallen Angels, the rescues, the ones suffering, human as well as animal, we are family of love...We live in the House that Barbaro built, on solid rock.

Blessings to all...Have a lovely day!!

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Alex...very nice pictures of you and the FOBS.

Rosie...we love you and your little one.

Apache, Fitch, and all others...we will not stop til we end the neglect and abuse, and slaugther...

Well if there was ever an event I missed this was it!!! I was in tears just looking at some of the photos. I can only imagine how emotional it probably was at times. I only wish Barbaro was "still here" to celebrate with us....What an experience this weekend must have been!

Marlene from Florida

Does anyone know if the Barbaro T-shirts worn at Del Park can be ordered?

Edgar, your words....I actually don't have the words to tell you how they made me feel.

Barbaro, I love you baby boy. More than you'll ever know. Run baby, be happy.

So Beautiful Note Edgar. You Speak From The Heart So.

Mr. & Mrs. Jackson The Angels Of Love.

Angel Alex So Special.

Angel Jeannine Love.

Dr. Dean Richardson Beautiful Heart.

Barbaro A Very Beautiful Rainbow. Precious Baby 4.

So Beautiful Gathering.

Gatherings To Take Place.

Hearts That Open.

Roses Blooming.

It Is Love.

Affirmed.

Chris,

The Barbaro documentary is to be shown this Friday, May 4th at 9pm (probaby EST) on CNBC. That is what was posted during the hockey game.

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Chris Beyers

Yesterday, it was highlighted on the TV that the Barbaro documentary will be on CNBC this Friday at 9 PM.

Edie

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven.

Good Morning Rosie and Bobby's Lil Angel>

Glad everyone had a good time this weekend, maybe next year I'll be able to come. The only disappointment was the fact the Hockey Game went overtime and we didn't get to see the documentary.

Ro & Brady

Thanks Margie & Edie!

Wendy, thank you so much for your pictures. Those of us who were unable to attend a celebration feel connected through your efforts. It looks like you had such a perfect day.

I know Bobby is smiling.

Kathy S.

Chris, you're welcome.

Good MOrning FOBS. Thank you Alex for this website. The Barbaro documentary was knocked off NBC yesterday due to the hockey overtime game. Does anyone know when it will be rescheduled?
Thanks and Gob Bless

Doe,
The green and blue tshirts can be ordered from the Kentucky Horuse musuem online.

https://giftshop.derbymuseum.org/product_info.php?products_id=899

Unless, Yetti has some extras..

# Alex: Congratulations on the huge success of the celebration of Barbaro! You must have been thrilled over your surprise (and very much deserved) gift of Barbaro's shoes that he wore in the Florida Derby!!!!! How special!

# To everyone who attended: Thank you for sharing photos and verbal descriptions. It means a lot for those of us who could not be there!!

# Way to go on the fundraising! TBTimes said $18,000!!!

# Edgar's note had tears spilling into my coffee.

Angel Barbaro....you live on!!

Barbaro, happy birthday in heaven. Another Monday, missing you so much today. You will always be in our hearts sweet colt. I love you.

Wendy thanks for the pics, I wasn't able to go:( but was thinking of all of you there.

Thanks Judy in CT...big hugs to you!!

Alex we love you for all you do for us and continue to do, thank you!

Mr.& Mrs. Jackson we are so thankful to you for sharing Barbaro with us. We love you!

Welcome home all FoBs who were at De!!
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OK; WHERE CAN WE ORDER THE SHIRT?!
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Wendy"s pix: really wonderful, how great Mike Rea looked, standing! Now there's a little miracle, hmmmm I wonder who we have to thank for that?>??
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Left my aggitated but articulate message on NBC's comment line this morning. Those dolts....still PO-ed about that frikking hockey game.....
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Cheri: how is Lily doing thing morning? And the Babe: I cannot believe she was born on B's birthday. Thank you God
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ANd lastly for now while i am hustling to get one of the hounds down to the Vets, thanks you to all the FoBs who were just as berserk as I was that the Barbaro docu was rescheduled. I would have gone nuts if I hadn't been able to "talk" my way through that MAJOR disappointment.....
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Onward we go....Sun here in upstate NY and NO RAIN. Good grief: what will we do?????

This is a link to the streaming video of the Sunday night news report on the FOB gathering aired on WJZ-TV, a CBS affiliate station in Newark, Delaware.

Just press the "play" button on underneath the photo of Barbaro to watch the video, following s short commercial.

http://wjz.com/sports/local_story_119174718.html

# The Barbaro documentary is to be aired May 4 at 9:00 pm on CNBC. I believe it is also scheduled to be shown on the Universal High Definition Channel at various times.

# Those of us left at home spent quite a few hours blasting NBC's poor programming plans. I was fortunate enough to see the documentary last night at 10 pm on the universal high def channel. It is a classy, wonderful, well-done piece of work.

It's a shame that NBC originally scheduled it after a stupid hockey game where it takes men over four hours to get enough stupid pucks in the net. It is even more a shame they have chosen to air it on channels where many, many people will not be able to see it.

Doris Wysocki,

The Barbaro documentary is to be shown this Friday, May 4th at 9pm (probaby EST) on CNBC. That is what was posted during the hockey game.

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Lynette,
Thanks so much. I'm going to order some right now!

Sarah,

What is the 'Universal High Definition Channel'?

###Margie

It said espn.com for today, so I'm assuming (you know how that goes) that it will be via the web.

I tried to do a search, but couldn't find anything. I will e-mail UPenn and see if they have any additional information.

If I can find a link, I will post it.

Hope this helps.

###Margie

Now the ooopss is on me.
Saw the 2nd post, but I will try to get more details, searching espn is not an easy find.

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Tom Thanks for the video

Michelle,

No problem and thanks!!

Good morning FOBs. Good morning, sweet Spirit of Barbaro.

I am so thankful to Alex and all FOBs who were blessed to attend the celebration at DelPark this weekend. I vicariously gobbled up all your reports over the weekend and imagined I was there, too. All of us were there in heart and spirit. Thank you so much for sharing the joy of the experience with us.

Edgar's words so moved me this morning. Moved me to tears, in fact. Proof positive again that this horse we all loved so much was surrounded by truly special, God-given people. What a privilege to be counted among his friends.

Have a good day, all of us! Let's keep going.

I surely "get it"!!

Happy Birthday Gallant Secret!!!!

Let's not forget and light candles for this SWEET ONE!!!

Think of the party Gallant and Barbaro are having!!!

Thanks for all the pics and reports from yesterday. It made me feel like I was there. I was in spirit.

LOVE AND PRAYERS TO ALL!!!

FOB FOREVER!!!

BLB!!!

Karen - TN

What a glorious weekend at Del Park to celebrate the life of our beautiful champion colt Barbaro.

Alex and Sharon, thank you for everything!! An unforgettable time!!

So wonderful to meet so many of the people who I have only spoken to through words before. I felt love from each and every one of you. And equally wonderful to meet new FOB's from all over the country (and world)! And Sabina, Jeannine, and Eduardo (thank you for signing my hat)!!

I will start editing the video right away, that my husband and I shot of the entire weekend, so that it can be shared with all--the FOB's who were there, and those that couldn't be there. I promise not to come up for air until it's done and done right!!

Barbaro--you were honored this weekend in a way that was fit for the hero that you are. Forever in my heart, sweet colt!!

# Amy - thank you so much for undertaking that task. Looking forward to it!

# Margie...it is a channel that is available if you have high def tv. I found it by scrolling through the guide on the TV screen .. listed as "UHD" ... apparently, NBC owns that channel.

So Heartfelt Angels For Posting The Showing Of The Barbaro Documentary So I Can Write It Down.

John Henry Was Upset.

Barbaro Had Tears.

Secretariat Wasn't Happy At All.

But Knowing The Angels Hearts. Those Who Went And Didn't. Seeing Angel Wendy's Pictures. Angel Alex Has Barbaro's Special Shoes The Ruby Slippers.

See How The Wizard Of Oz Applies To Daily Lives. The Spiritual, The Emotional, The Connections, The Giving, The Loving, The Overcoming, The Reuniting etc. The Rainbow Is The Family.

You Get It.

It Is About Seeking And Finding.

Amen.

Affirmed.

Sarah,

I do have high def tv. I will search for UHD. Hope I have it. We have Verizon Fios - not sure if that matters or if only certain carriers carry that channel. But I will search and search for it. Thanks so much !!!

Amy,

Thank you so very much!! I will pay what ever you want for a copy. I was so down yesterday thinking about all of you guys celebrating his birthday with all the ones that he loved the most. Then they didn't show the special that we were all looking so forward to. Made for a very hard day.

FOB FOREVER!!!

Karen - TN

Thanks to everyone for sharing their terrific accounts of the birthday celebration at Delaware Park. What a heartfelt way to honor Barbaro and all the people whose lives are now forever intertwined with his.

There's a line from an old hymn,

"Ever blessing, ever blessed."

That is the essence of Barbaro for all of us who "get it."

Thank you Alex from the bottom of my heart and thank you Sharon and everybody else who worked so hard to make the even at Delaware Park a success. It was wonderful meeting fellow FOB's including someone who lives practically down the block from me lol. Everything was perfect including the weather. Mrs Jackson is even more beautiful in person and you could just feel the warmth from all in attendance.
On the way home i spotted a beautiful rainbow - could that be the bridge that Barbaro and the view-crew used getting back up to Heaven?
Thank you all again - it was wonderful. hope maybe we could do it again
Love, Joanne

Hope you don't mind if I crosspost from tbfriends. Stories like this inspire me to keep plugging along doing whatever I can do.

Monday, April 30th... On their way to Iraq, but first they collect funds to pay for new rubber mats. Our mare motel is built on a gravel pad, and mats are a must. Cathy and I did the pricing. Mats are heavy and expensive. We were going to mat one stall at a time, whenever cash magically appeared in our checking account. But along with Friends Of Tbfriends, The 312 Airlift Squadron came up with enough money to mat 5 of our stalls. We were speechless, and if you ever met me you know what a feat that is. The following left for Iraq last Thursday. Cathy and I wish you much safety, and you have our daily prayers.

Jeanine McAnaney. Ruth Meyer. Rod Chiapusio. Rod Carpenter. John Bever. Tim Corcoran. J.P. Bordewick. Scott Curtis. Darryl Markonski. Mike Drew.

Think about it. Before flying off to an unimaginable situation, The 312th Airlift Squadron first pulled out their wallets so horses in Woodland, California can be comfortable. I will never forget this story for as long as I live. The ultimate in giving.

Members of Friends Of Tbfriends also pitched in. Ann Marini. Robert Lipsky. Anne Harrington. Christina Kampman. Teri & Dana Paquette. Karen Webb. Cora & John Adelizzi. Mike & Kathy Monaghan. Laura Langford. Lisa Roberts. Marie Jankowski. Jamie Coughlin. Rick & Franca. Teri Sherman.

Cathy and I thank you from the deepest part of our hearts. We are overwhelmed with your kindness.

I would also like to take this time to tell you about Hannah Walsh. Hannah is 13 years old, and she lives in Pleasanton. Hannah has been baking incredible tasting horse cookies, and selling them for cash. And yesterday Hannah and her mom Stephanie brought us the cash. An envelope with $128.00. We will use the money to buy a doomed horse at public auction. Hannah and her warmblood gelding Ben spent Saturday competing at a show in Elk Grove. She has been riding for the last 5 years. Her horse cookies will melt in your mouth. I ate two myself. Hannah is willing to share her recipe, and here we go:

One cup oats or uncooked oatmeal
One cup flour
One cup shredded carrots and apples
One teaspon salt
One 1/2 tablespoon sugar
Two tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup molasses

Mix all ingredients together. Form small balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Pat them down lightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

I am almost certain it is the extra vegetable oil mixed with sugar that makes these cookies so delicious. Even the old gelding Hottie, who is grumpy and picky, gobbled up these cookies.

A 13 year old girl sells cookies so she can bring us cash to buy a needy horse. An Air Force Unit helps with the purchase of our rubber mats. We begin a new week thanking our lucky stars. The road has often been detoured, and a thousand times we almost gave up. Thank you all for helping our horses. And for helping us.

Joe & Cathy

Good Morning to all FOB'S
What a wonderful day we had yesterday, we were able to meet Amy, Deb, Jenny, Wendy and so many other wonderful people who "GET IT". There were many moments that brought tears to the eyes, seeing the Jackson's and the speeches, especially the one from Edgar, omg Barbaro, sweet beautiful Barbaro, you will always be with us.
Meagan and Joseph had a wonderful time, mommy dearest brought loads of raffle tickets and they won, Joseph was able to go with others to the winners circle and Meagan won the hat with the Jackson's signature.
To Alex, Joseph said you are one cool guy.
To all who made this day happen WE THANK YOU

Ann and kids

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Good Morning Everyone:)

Happy Birthday Gallant Secret:) Cannot WAIT to read alllll about the Birthday Parties and the SPECIAL SURPRISE Bobby has for his girl today at Equine Heaven:) I can't help wonder, do horseys at Heaven's Gate Farm wear ENGAGEMENT RINGS????

Welcome home safe and sound you fortunate souls who traveled this weekend...thank you all for sharing your experiences here or on the Forum...I am stuck with dial-up, so unable to watch any videos:/...but am VERY much looking forward to reading alllllllll about EVERYTHING:)

UnkleAlexBrown:) Simply put: YOU JUST ROCK!!!!
Thanks for everything you are doing and have done for us....you are an AMAZING BEING:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Pennsylvania Fans of Barbaro, we NEED your help!

We have started a Pennsylvania Strategy like many of the other states have. Our team is NOW 22 strong and we�d like more of you to join us!

I am the Pennsylvania State Leader. Please email me if you�d like to join our Team Barbaro Pennsylvania and get on the emailing list for targeting our PA Senator and Reps who have not yet agreed to support the anti-slaughter legislation. You can email me at Lor in PA.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

So let's get out there and SAVE those horses! Call your REPS and SENATORS...do it in loving memory of our Barbaro and all the nameless, faceless horses being being trucked into Mexico and Canada and dying brutally...Please contact me and join our team if you live in Pennsylvania and want to help rescue horses from slaughter.

I GET IT.

Lor in PA

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

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

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

Click to Feed the Animals - Rescue Site

AGAIN, PLEASE TELL 10 FRIENDS!!!

OMG...Edgar Prado...something tells me our B loved you just as much...What a ten-tissue post!
You had me at "Barbaro..."

Angels Joe & Cathy, SamIAm For Sharing The Story About Hannah And The Recipe For The Horse Cookies. So Heartfelt. So Precious.

Affirmed.

Everyone, don't forget to place your wagers for Misty's Pool.

Ro & Brady

SamIAm
Thanks for posting Jo at TB Friends. He is one of my favorite people!

Thank Alex and everyone, great pictures and articles.

COPIED FROM THE FORUM

Front page article about Melamine and pet food. US investigations in China are beginning.

Edie

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/30/business/worldbusiness/30food.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&hp

Here is the Philadelphia Inquirer's coverage of the events at Delaware Park yesterday. Shelley Abrams, Sharon Crumb and of course Alex are quoted. And there was a mention of the FOBs campaign to get the federal anti slaughter legislation passed in Congress, as well as the mention of the 580 horses rescued by FOBs and all of the $$$ raised for research. Also included is the URL for this site.

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20070430_Fans_of_Barbaro_gather_to_celebrate_his_birthday.html

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ALMOST NOON REPOST SHELLEY A, DEBRA WI

What a fabulous weekend. We still can’t believe how many wonderful people we met. We’re sure that you’ve already gotten the details by now and hope everyone had a safe trip home. Now it’s time to go back to work…..for BARBARO!!!!!

We are still out of town but will check in tomorrow with our contacts for the latest strategy. In the meantime, keep calling your representatives to co-sponsor and support HR503 and S311.

We got TONS of press this weekend for our cause……now is the time to strike!!! Congressman Mike Castle was at Delaware Park for the festivities. He urged us to keep making those calls and get the others on board.

Please make sure, as usual, that you check the co-sponsor list and do NOT call those already with us!

We’ll have more substantial information sometime this week.

Again, thanks for everything.

Have a great day,

Shelley and Debra

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

**TO ALL MY FOBs**

SAFE HOME today! Rest your weary eyes and tired bones, for the Spirit of Barbaro lives in your soul!

Wonderful Birthday Celebration!

Thank you to ALL. Alex, simply smashing!!

I'm happy we all now match faces to our names, FOBs.
Back to work here today, oh, find me those sunlit skies in Delaware Park...lol

Ken Z

Very Special Horse: My Kentucky Home (1982) Some Members Of Their Family Are: Master Derby, Bold Ruler, Captivation, North Star, May Bird

Discovery

The Beauty.

The Love.

Affirmed.

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So glad that Eduardo Hernandez was at the celebration. I have for quite sometime wondered how he was doing.

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

Where to begin? Thank you, Alex, for this site, for all you do, for making the weekend possible. Even those of us who could not be at DelPark felt included thanks to you, Wendy and everyone else. Tim, for opening your site to all of us, thank you so much.

Edgar, you are so beautiful, and we all share in our love of Barbaro and of you.

I am so grateful for my Famblee here, there are no words to describe my feelings. It is wonderful to be amongst all of you who get it.

To the Jacksons, Dr. Richardson, Edgar, Michael, Peter, UPENN & all who allowed us to come along, I will keep you in my heart always.

Barbaro, thank you for being, for bringing all of us together so that we can work together for the well being of horses and to share together with those who do GET IT.

And now John Henry is saying to get back to work. KEEP CALLING. The opposition is pulling out all the stops, so we have to go full steam ahead. The opposition is especially going after the undecided senators who voted aye in committee. We need to keep them.

We are the voice for those who have no voice.

KEEP CALLING. KEEP CALLING. KEEP CALLING.

Joy FOB Forever

Alex, Sharon and all those who worked so hard to make the weekend's activities such a lovely and successful time, THANK YOU SO MUCH.

I was so pleased to meet so many of you in person. I won't list you for fear of leaving someone out!

Just a couple observations:
THe Jacksons were so gracious and I was so touched to see Mr. Jackson wipe away a tear. And Mrs. Jackson! What can I say? When she folded her hands together and knelt toward us I was overwhelmed.

I was thrilled to see Eduardo. We often forget the special bond he had with Barbaro.

The courage and strength that Mike Rea has is amazing. His huge smile alone would have been enough for me to make the day worthwhile.

Tim Woolley : We NEVER doubted you existed but is was great to see you in person. Continued success and as always, thank you for giving us a gathering place.

Hennegan Brothers: You guys are the best! FOBs, please get the word out so every racing fan ( or non-racing fan) gets to see this funny,exciting, touching and in an odd sort of way, very family oriented ( except for minor "bad language") film.

FsOB, you are all Beautiful Souls.

Spirit Warrior Chant
Oh great one above
Bring strength to me and keep
my power strong
Dark ones keep from us
Shield us from thier face
I am not affraid to fight
Oh great one above
I am spirit warrior of the people
I guard my people from the dark ones
I will protect with my life
Oh great one above
I am spirit warrior
I will shield withthe ones light
I am not affraid to fight

from spirit warrior society ( Mary Summer Rain)
to you our dear bobby doll
We Get

###MARGIE

RE: April 30, 2007 – ESPN.com will be running an article interviews with Dr. Richardson, Dr. Liberty Getman, Dr. Midge Leitch, Dr.Corinne Sweeney, Kasey McCafferty, and Jamie DeFazio.

Latest from UPenn.
This article was scheduled to run today, however, it might be pushed back until Wednesday.

*****I'll keep checking.

Until we receive a new calling list from Shelley & Debra, I am calling, and providing for everyone below, the list that the Yahoo discussion group is calling today. Like us, the Yahoo group is affiliated with Habitat for Horses. I thought I would post this list to keep the momentum going until Shelley and Debra are able to get back from the weekend's activities and touch base with the leadership which provides strategy to this site.

TO NEW PEOPLE TO THE SITE: WELCOME, WELCOME!! WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP IN MAKING THESE CALLS AND IT'S REALLY EASY TO DO. When the person in the Senator's office answers, just give your name & say you are calling to urge Senator XYZ to (i) cosponsor S. 311, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, (ii) vote in favor of S. 311 when it reaches the Senate floor for a vote. Also, ask them to make sure they make a record of your call and that they pass your message to the Senator. If you're more comfortable faxing, by all means do that. (FYI, please do not call the other Senators from AZ & AK -- they were on a committee that we called last week.)

Here's the list:

ALABAMA
Senator Richard C. Shelby
Fax #: 202-224-3416
Phone #: 202-224-5744
DC Address:
110 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0103

Senator Jeff Sessions
Fax #: 202-224-3149
Phone #: 202-224-4124
DC Address:
335 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0104

ALASKA
Senator Lisa Murkowski
Fax #: 202-224-5301
Phone #: 202-224-6665
DC Address:
709 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0202

ARIZONA
Senator Jon Kyl
Fax #: 202-224-2207
Phone #: 202-224-4521
DC Address:
730 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0304

Michelle,

Thanks for the info!!

I've only seen the tip of the iceberg so far re yesterday's reports, pix and videos, but I'm blown away. I wonder if we all realize the magnitude of what we did this past weekend?

Thanks to all who posted about Delpark. I felt like I was there! Mike Rea looks amazing, absolutely amazing.

The tide has turned. The momentum is with us and with the horses.

I loved Joe at TB's update today. In a world where ugliness, pain and brutality fester everyday, along comes an Air Force unit to help out some mares before they head into the combat zone. The simple beauty of this act brings tears to my eyes.

So Happy For You Angel Ken Z. That You Found The Rainbow And Saw The Angels And Love.

Mrs. Jackson So Beautiful. You Are A Precious Angel And I Feel Your Love.

Affirmed.

I rearranged my schedule in order to watch the Barbaro special on NBC yesterday. I was very upset the dumb hockey game went on FOREVER. Of course, here in West Texas ice hockey is not very important. NBC should have shown it in prime time anyway. Glad the birthday celebrations went well. What a class act the Jacksons are as well as the other people who cared about and loved Barbaro so much. We were all blessed to have had them.

Oh, I am so sorry I could not be there, circumstances just did not allow it. I feel the excitement and love just from reading all the posts.

Those posts inspire me to attain a higher goal in all that I do. I love you guys.

PS Barbaro's little brother is just out of this world

Love and Peace
Elsa

Ok....Reposting from the DB....

Well....Home again and sitting at the computer....I feel as though I was rocketed to the moon and back over the last 36 hours!!!! This weekend at Del Park was AWESOME! I'm still shaking from emotion.....Meeting so many wonderful people, the fantastic fundraiser Sat. night, having gorgeous weather at the track today, and the high point of emotion...the speeches today by the Jacksons, Alex, Kathy Anderson, Tim Woolley, Jeanine Edwards and her reading of Edgar Prado's letter, Mike Rea and even Eduardo!!!!! All UNREAL! I got to give Mrs. Jackson several of the Celebration tee shirts that I made. I hugged and kissed her and thanked her for everything. She wanted to pay for them and when I said No then she said she'd make a contribution! Can you IMAGINE!!!! I hugged her again and told her she'd already done enough. So she patted the shirts and said she'd save them for the museum!!!! I LOVE THAT WOMAN!!!!
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Well...the sale of those shirts just accrued another $1,625 for The Laminitis Fund. If you didn't already get yours, go to

www.corvinoballet.org/50306.html

and let's get rid of this disease once and for all!

MORE GREAT PUBLICITY!! This was posted in the Yahoo anti horse slaughter discussion group and mentions the horses headed to slaughter who survived the wreck of the double decker, the FOBs & all of their causes and activities AND the passage of S. 311 out of the Senate Committee last week!!! It mentions the "awful practice in this country of slaughtering horses for overseas consumption and hopes Congress "can pass the bill before the first Saturday in June, when the Belmont Stakes takes place."

What a goal -- passage of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act by the time of the running of the Belmont. IF WE KEEP CALLING, IT'S POSSIBLE!!!

And how about that healine as the FOB slogan: "The Horse is With You." How perfect is THAT?

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2007/04/30/couricandco/entry2740783.shtml

Hey Guys...I just posted this at the NBC Sports site...

Thank you NBC for really letting us know what you really think about Barbaro being the "nation's horse." It is esp ironic given the touching remarks you used on the highlight promo from those who loved and knew him best.

Barbaro inspired millions of people to not only renew their interest in horse racing, but to actively join in promoting legislation to end Horse Slaughter for human consumption , to seek a cure for the deadly disease of laminitis which ultimately took his life, to insure safer racing conditions for both man and horse, and to sucessfully rescue countless numbers of horses all over the world.

I think the worst insult is that you acted as if you really cared about Barbaro and about us Fans of Barbaro. You led us to believe that Barbaro and his impact on this nation was something that you "got." You didn't even let us know that it would be on UHD later that night and have religated it to the purgatory of all file thirteen shows, CNBC.

It appears to me that "Barbaro: A Nation's Horse..." only meant something to NBC as long as it could sell DVDs
and put on a public charade that it really cared about its viewers.

When the Fans of Barbaro do things such as donating to jockeys' families devastated by catastrophic racing injuries or volunteering to work at animal shelters, hospitals and fund raisers, we do indeed show that we "get it." It is a shame the NBC does not.

Please, take time to visit this link and let your voices be heard by posting a comment...Thanks...

http://video.nbcsports.com/player/?id=88594

...DOH!...so much for my "anonymous alter ego..."
LOL

So Beautiful "The Horse Is With You." Within And Out.

The Same As "The Force Is With You." God, Jesus, Angels, Spirit, All..

The Energy Is Getting A Lot Stronger.

Amen.

Keep Thinking Barbaro, The Horses, The Roses.

Affirmed.

I haven't posted in quite some time but still read everyone's comments. I was unable to attend the birthday celebration and was VERY disappointed to not even be able to watch on TV because of the hockey game.

Even though I have now been able to watch recent races, there is still a big void for me. I will always miss Barbaro!

Gayle

I had already read earlier that day that the documentary would most likely be cancelled due to the hockey game. NBC should have aired it anytime after 7:00 to begin with instead of following a program that has no time limits. I am really worried about the Kentucky Derby because it is being preceded by another playoff hockey game. Horse racing is always short changed no matter who broadcasts ESPN or NBC.

BARBARA...can you imagine the Kentucky Derby pre-empted by Hockey? OMG...I shudder to think about it...I MISS ABC AND THEIR COVERAGE OF THE DERBY!!!

The video of Barbaro's newest baby brother is too cute for words. Barbaro must be looking down and saying, "Boy, was I that spunky at that age?"

I know I'm supposed to be editing the video from the weekend but I just had to say hi to some FOB's that I actually met:

Laurie in MN, or as I love to call you Laurie-Tuck-In: You are as sweet as the words in your tuck-ins each night. As I told you, don't ever stop writing the tuck-ins. We all need them more than you know. You are a gentle lovely soul.

Gloria from IL: What a special person you are--so easy to talk to, and interesting to talk to, and just a pleasure to meet you.
Please keep in touch.

Balto Deb: I love you sweetie!! See you in chat!! You give great hugs!! Kisses to Seigy!

Ann, Megan, and Joseph: What a lovely family!! Ann, you made me laugh when I was crying, and I thank you for that. Your kids are just terrific!!

Smartycat: You're one special person--I enjoyed talking with you in person finally! You made me smile alot!

Jenny-PR!!!!! You are an unbelievable human being!! Thanks to you I kissed Wolf(horse) right on the nose!! How special for you to come all the way from Puerto Rico!! You made me laugh the whole weekend. Chi-Chi!! Please kiss Coco and Tarzan for me when you get home, and the lovebirds, and Victor!!!

Wendy: You are an engaging person in everything you do!! We must get together when you visit NJ again.

Nancy in CT: Aren't you so glad you came?? And you won that wonderful special hat?? It was so nice to meet you, and I'm happy you decided to come.

Yetta: Thank you for such a beautiful presentation of our t-shirts, name tags, and goodies. I know you worked very hard, and came all the way from Alabama, and it was so nice to talk with you. I hope your hubby's photos came out great!

Alex: Hearing you speak Barbaro's name with your distinguished accent put new meaning to the word elegance. We Yanks just can't say it like you.

Nancy in VaBeach and LindaVA: How great to finally meet you both and your hubbies!! They seemed to enjoy all that was going on. It was such a pleasure to chat in person!!

Sharon Crumb ala Party Planner Extraordinaire: I talked with Frank more than you, and he told me you're already starting plans for next year, and all I can say is Thank You!!

Ken Z and Daryl: Great to have some guys amongst all us women!! Thanks for coming!

Grandma Bea--it was an honor to meet you. What a young Grandma you are!!

Sabina Louise Pearce--it was lovely to meet you. Sorry we never hooked up again for you to speak on the video, but we know your love for Barbaro was special, as all your photos show.

I didn't get to meet Mr. and Mrs. J. as they were swamped by fans, similar to the way the paparazzi swamp celebrities. But they spoke so eloquently, and just having them there meant so much to me, I thank you Mr. and Mrs. J for sharing the day with us.

I spoke with many more FOB's and I don't remember everyone's names, but I love you all, and I feel like we had a family reunion along with a celebration!

OK, back to the edit room!!

Just an FYI...UHD has replayed the infamous hockey game several times since last night...GEE..you can still catch it...it is on right now!

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Pamela, thanks for the link to the NBC blog. I certainly put in my 2 cents worth!!

THEY DO NOT GET IT!!

Oh...one more post then I won't take up all this space...If you are in WENDY'S PHOTOS in the FORUM, could you please post your name and a description so us folks who couldn't make it can know you better! THANKS

Gayle Lorenzen, welcome home!

If the network preempts any part of the Derby, let's go out to their HQ in person and stage a sit-in. Hockey, schmockey. Who cares? They all make the playoffs anyway.

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Gayle
Thanks for posting, glad your here!

Hi, FAMBLEEE!!

Unklealexbrown, you are the BEST! So handsome and distinguished in your suit and tie, and such a gracious host. Thank you for keeping me apprised during the auction. That was ABOVE and beyond the call of duty!

Wendy, thank you so much for the great photos. Made me feel as though I had been there.

Sharon, you did a great job organizing this event. YOU ROCK

All of you who were able to attend the festivities at Delaware, we were with you in spirit. Would have loved to have been there, but you represented all of us in stellar fashion. It was great to see photos of so many of you, and I'm so happy you got to see the Jacksons, Eduardo, Mike Rea(who looks sooooooo good) and that some of you were able to see Michael. Jeannine looked stunning in the photos. Wish we knew all of you who were in the all the photos!What a memorable day!

We had good representation here in CO, and are indebted to Margaret and Peter of Colorado Thoroughbred Rescue for allowing us to get our "horse fixes" and spend the day at their facilities in Wellington CO. It's a grassroots operation, but they are doing great work. We got lots of dog and kitty attention, too. We all fell in love with Domino the harlequin Dane, Ben the moose-dog and tiny Whitney, with her little cow bell. Lots of puppy kisses were given freely, and Ben stole the show with his artful cake-stealing. It was such a great day.

There will be more. We'll need to celebrate the day the bill is signed to end horse slaughter forever. Hope it's soon!

Love to all
Cheryl

NBC Goofed Big Time. Barbaro Documentary Should Have Been Shown On His Birthday.

Grade: F

But Would Love To See The Documentary Before The Derby.

The Kentucky Derby To Be Shown. No Excuses.

Affirmed.

WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN A FEW NUMBERS AT NBC NETWORK...

MIKE FERRARA, Phone is: 212-664-4444
and
NBC VIEWER COMMENTS AT 1 212 664 8857

I'm so hurting here. I am trying to be happy for all of you who were able to attend the festivities, but I'm hurting for ALL of us who couldn't attend, and were then denied the video on Barbaro's birthday.

TO ALL WHO ATTENDED AT DELAWARE PARK:

Please don't let us grumpies who stayed at home yesterday spoil EVEN ONE MOMENT of the wonderful time you had. I want to hear about it, over and over! This was certainly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you and the only way we can experience it is through you who went. Thank you for posting about it. Keep the stories coming!

Grumpy in AZ

Repost.
Like this list, the two Alabama senators are both pro slaughter. Yes Have received letters from both, telling me about all the unwanted horses. :(
Sent both of them Daryl booklet.

Nancy R thanks for your help.
Everyone could you Please call them, I just did!
Now off to fax and call ARIZONA senators

Until we receive a new calling list from Shelley & Debra, I am calling, and providing for everyone below, the list that the Yahoo discussion group is calling today. Like us, the Yahoo group is affiliated with Habitat for Horses. I thought I would post this list to keep the momentum going until Shelley and Debra are able to get back from the weekend's activities and touch base with the leadership which provides strategy to this site.

TO NEW PEOPLE TO THE SITE: WELCOME, WELCOME!! WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP IN MAKING THESE CALLS AND IT'S REALLY EASY TO DO. When the person in the Senator's office answers, just give your name & say you are calling to urge Senator XYZ to (i) cosponsor S. 311, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, (ii) vote in favor of S. 311 when it reaches the Senate floor for a vote. Also, ask them to make sure they make a record of your call and that they pass your message to the Senator. If you're more comfortable faxing, by all means do that. (FYI, please do not call the other Senators from AZ & AK -- they were on a committee that we called last week.)

Here's the list:

ALABAMA
Senator Richard C. Shelby
Fax #: 202-224-3416
Phone #: 202-224-5744
DC Address:
110 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0103

Senator Jeff Sessions
Fax #: 202-224-3149
Phone #: 202-224-4124
DC Address:
335 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0104

ALASKA
Senator Lisa Murkowski
Fax #: 202-224-5301
Phone #: 202-224-6665
DC Address:
709 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0202

ARIZONA
Senator Jon Kyl
Fax #: 202-224-2207
Phone #: 202-224-4521
DC Address:
730 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0304

Posted by: nancy r. lewis at April 30, 2007 5:15 PM

Love To Read Your Stories. See Beautiful Pictures. The Rainbows. Angels. My Love.

It Lifts Us Up.

Affirmed.

Debbie L.A.

I just popped in for lunch. Kyl is going to be a hard sell. I've been working on him for months. I think the more who call, THE BETTER.

Thanks for posting.

Sharon Crumb, Alex et al FOB's -- you should be very proud of what you accomplished yesterday. It was elegant, empassioned and genuine. Though I did not attend (I must tell you, it would have been too emotional), I have been an FOB from the beginning, posting and reading many times a day, purchasing and supporting, writing to Dr. R and The Jacksons. I am in awe of what you have accomplished and what everyone here continues to accomplish. How wonderful you all are . . .

Article in Bloodhorse indicating what we know about the pre-emption of BARBARO: A NATION'S HORSE, but the good part is they heard us -- they are scrambling to schedule it this week !!! Well done all !!!

"Barbaro: A Nation's Horse," which was pre-empted April 29 by an overtime hockey game on NBC, will be presented Friday, May 4, at 9 p.m. ET and again at midnight on cable network CNBC. In addition, NBC is scrambling to see if it can find a timeslot to air the documentary this week.

Again, happy birthday Barbaro. Your greatness will continue in Nicanor and your new brother . . . because your greatness was love, spirit, courage and intelligence. If they have that, then they have it all. And if they perform on the track (and I have a feeling they will surprise us all), then that's great too!

WHAT A RIDE WE ARE ON ! We are truly "Riding with BARBARO" !!!!

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Nancy R
Just faxed that article to the senators!

Where is Equine-Heaven?

Ro & Brady

http://www.equine-heaven.com

Ro and Brady,

Enjoy!

Shirley
California

Thank you, thank you, thank you, to all those that wrote about, and/or sent pictures of Barbaro's Birthday Party.

For those of us that could not be there, it was truly a blessing to see, and read about all the wonderful things that were done, and to get the
"update" on everything.

Many thanks to those that made the day possible, and for all the hard work that went into it. Thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Jackson, Edgar Prado, Edourdo, Alex, and Tim, Mike Rea and the many other's that were there to honor our beautiful Barbaro.

If possible, my sister and I hope to make his
party next year.

We love you all,

Re Equine Heaven:

I am only getting the Friday, April 27 update?? Am I missing something?
Maybe Equine Heaven is still partying!

Good Monday, FOB,

Barbaro is 4!

DEE, what is the significance of the number 4? I have some numerology information here... "4, perfect balance with a partner"... Could Barbaro's partner be the FOB?!

Could Barbaro's perfect partner be EACH OF US?!

What else do we know about the number 4?

Love to each dear FOB,
AFFIRMED!

Shirley
California

Wow, I am thrilled to see all the great photos, articles, and postings about this weekend's event at Delaware Park! It must have been amazing, a truly once-in-a-lifetime event! I'm so happy for all of you who were able to go! Kudos and props to Alex and Sharon for coordinating the event of the century!!

I was lucky enough to attend the Barbaro birthday celebration and horse wash at Shiloh Horse Rescue Ranch in Sandy Valley, NV (just outside of Vegas) on Saturday. It was wonderful to be out with all the rescued horses, to be able to touch them, feed them carrots and yummy horsey treats, and to even give a couple of kisses on soft, velvety noses. There were pink ribbons tied to the gates of each horse rescued by the FOB's. It felt good to be a proud Fan of Barbaro! I even got to help wash a sweet horse named Angel. Angel had been sent to Shiloh from Colorado because she has no hair at all. They aren't sure why she had no hair, maybe some kind of allergy or even allopecia, however, she was a sweetie. She didn't like the water sprayed on her, but once she got used to the feeling of a wet sponge against her skin, she allowed me to slowly wipe her down. Once she was back in her shaded stall, I fed her lots of carrots as a reward for her patience. The folks at Shiloh will be taking extra special care of Angel and hoping her hair will come back. It was such an experience.

The biggest thrill of the day was seeing two Thoroughbreds! They had both been rescued from slaughter (thank you Jill and Shiloh), and took my breath away! They were so big compared to the other horses! Both were a beautiful chestnut brown just like our Barbaro. One had racing plates, the other was just being brought in. As I was watching him being walked through, I couldn't resist going up to him. He was the sweetest! He easily allowed me to stroke him, and to give him a kiss on his cheek! I could tell he was used to people and felt so comfortable around them. It broke my heart to think he might have ended up with people whom he trusted who would have led him to a torturous end in a slaugher house. Thank goodness for people like Jill at Shiloh, and for the other incredible, caring folks who rescue these magnificent animals and save their lives.

There was a barbecue set-up with raffles held, too. Jill told me 100 plus people had come that day, and they had raised over $1000, and that was only on Saturday!

My heart is filled with love for the compassionate, caring people who have come together to honor Barbaro, and to make a difference in the lives of all horses.

Hello, family -

Wow! Am I tired! The forum pictures from Del Pk are FABULOUS! And we can't wait for the film from Amy - (thank you SO much!) - but we frontier folk out here in northern California had a small but enthusiastic group at Golden Gate Fields, and we had a ball!

It was marvelous to meet so many FsOB, (many of whom are, of course, members of the California calling group), and to celebrate the Boss Hoss's life with them. I was fortunate in that my kids were there with me, and enjoyed themselves tremendously. Sharon Laudel cannot be praised enough for all her efforts, and a committee has already been formed for next year's party!

We were fortunate in seeing NO breakdowns, and one truly nice moment occurred close to the end of the day, in the only stakes race on the program, the Oakland. Running in the race was a horse named Tricky Trevor, and our delightful Lori Y pointed him out to us, as she had seen him run a game race, (in the money, if I recall correctly), behind Smoky Stover recently. It turns out this is a geezer horse - an 8 year old - and I was all ready to be outraged on his behalf. Then I saw him. He looked gorgeous, fit as a fiddle, and full of run. He was also in the number 8 position. : ) To make a long story short, he just gobbled up the younger horses in the stretch, and won going away. And what a delightful punctuation mark that was for our day!

Several of our members took pictures, and have promised to post when they are available. I met people who do not come on this board, and encouraged them to do so, as they would find like-minded souls.

It was a gorgeous day - cool enough for the horses, but clear and pretty. Sometimes, life is just good, and that was yesterday. We had a raffle, a silent auction, great food, good company, our name up in lights, no injured jockeys or horses, and a Hell of a good time was had by all. I think a few people could not be there because, as some of you may be aware, there had been a partial collapse of a freeway very near the track. The track had sold out before the date, but attendance was actually fairly sparse, for the same reason, I am sure.

But, in any case, I don't think there was a dry eye among us as we sang "Happy Birthday" to Barbaro. I just want everyone here to know I thought of the ones who weren't with us - jonna, Lynne Brown, Linnie, Laurie, Miss Dora, Carol Nichols (I think?) who had to stay home to tend her parents, Angel Dee Mirich, Glenda who donated such a beautiful jewelry set for our silent auction - so many of you. I know I cannot remember everyone, and I apologize to each and every one of you whom I neglected to mention. In my mind, I spoke your names like a litany, and thanked the universe for giving me such wonderful friends.

I look forward to hearing more from all of you, and I am so glad that no matter where we were, we were united in our hearts.

I am so sorry for those who were anticipating the documentary, and had it preempted. I have a very limited cable package, but it does include CNBC, and I would be happy to try and record (on VHS: sorry, I'm a techno-moron) the special when it does air... I know it's not the same, but I'm sure we'll find a way to offset the sting.

And now I have to go work - they have this strange idea that since they pay me, I'm supposed to do that thang!

Love and comfort to all in need, four-legged and two-legged, and have a Barbaro day, courage and kindness.

- Jean

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Barb AZ
Kyl aide was nice, did not ask me anything?

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Thanks Shirley but I meant where is the update for today? I haven't seen anything and would love to know how the celestial party went.

Ro & Brady

Angel Jean Nolan I Love You. You Are In My Heart.

You Touch My Heart So.

Affirmed.

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Just saw the video of Barbaro's second brother...so proud of the little guy (well maybe not so little). Will be fun to watch him and Nicanor grow up.

I just love Mr. Bell's voice. Could someone give his history? He should be some kind of an announcer.

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

Angel Shirley. I Love You So. You are In My Heart So.

Yes To Your Questions.

Barbaro Is Here 4 Us.

Barbaro Is A Spirit.

Barbaro Is A Beautiful Communicator.

Barbaro Loves The Angels So.

I Think Of Doors That Are Opened. Door Rhymes With Four.

Four Main Charactors In The Wizard Of Oz. They Are Companions.

So Connected.

Also, Four Is Jesus Cross.

Barbaro Lives Forever In Our Hearts.

Affirmed.

So Glad That You Are Affirming Angel Shirley And That You Love Affirmed. He Is Also Your Angel Horse.

My Love.

Affirmed.

Hi to all and Love to you Sweet Barbaro in heaven. Thanks for all the great posts about the birthday party. Wish I could have been there. Next post for me will be to NBC. Barbaro never gave up but NBC sure did. Kisses Barbaro - we will keep fighting!

Equine Heaven? Me too only Friday's post. Hope all is okay!...

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There was no Saturday equine-heaven post either.I hope all is well - i am a little worried. I really love equine-heaven
-Joanne

I have checked so many times on this site and posted only a few, but I wanted all connected to know how much you all have blessed our lives with your presence and actions. We continue to think about Barbaro and are grateful for all that is happening in his name. Thanks Alex for this site, Mr and Mrs. Jackson for your colt, and everyone here for just.......all the things you have done to help animals we love. Horses. Blessings to all from the Gates of Eden.

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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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Just tried several times to go to the trailer of NBC's Barbaro A nation's Horse. Get the message File not found... did we get to them.
http://video.nbcsports.com/player/?id=88594

The statement I want to make to them is that "Hockey will still go on. For this moment in time we wanted to soak up more Barbaro."

This was their documentary... so they sold themselves very short by at least not airing it at the end of the game.

Someone wrote on the discussion board... NBC Not Barbaro Channel!

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

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I'm hoping that Equine Heaven sent its special correspondent to get some first hand reports of all of the weekend celebrations and that's the reason there hasn't been an update yet.
Anxiously awaiting the report.....

Just saw the video of Barbaro's baby brother. He sure is a cutie pie! Are we SURE he doesn't know he's Barbaro's brother? Because he's sure a spunky little guy!!! Would be great to get a little commentary directly from him (hint hint C)...

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ BARBARO IS 4 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

DEE, I was confident you would get outstanding information regarding the number 4!!! And I was correct. You are the best!!! I love all the 4 connecions you promptly provided... that will be my meditation for today.

Much love to you, DEAREST DEE,in my heart,

Affirmed.

Shirley
California

Gates of Eden.
## David
Do you have a website?

EQUINE HEAVEN RESIDENTS must have slept in today, dreaming blissful memories of that celestial celebration.

The May 29 connection to Earth's Celebration was so efficient that a record setting amount of LOVE ENERGY was exchanged betweeen the two realities. This has left Earth FOBs and Equine Equivalents blissed out. Since celestial beings are not schedule driven, they are pursuing the FEEL GOOD experience. Dream on, dearest ones.

Shirley
California

What a job all involved did this weekend at Delaware Park.
It was wonderful beyond words.
THANK YOU TO ALEX AND SHARON, I have no words to explain just how great a job you did with the event.
Alex, it was great to finally meet you, you are a tremendous human being. I felt so happy for you when you received Barbaro's shoes from the Florida Derby. A GIFT MOST DESERVED.

It was a very moving day right from the banner greeting you before the tent,through the personal wishes of The Jacksons, Edgar thru Jennine Edwards, Jenine Edwards, Alex, Michael Rea and Eduardo(you could see he was touched and shocked). And both films honoring BARBARO.

I hope the Hennigan Bros. win every award they are eligible for. It was the greatest film I ever saw documenting the scenes that go with the races. TRULY FANTASTIC..
The NBC film was graciuosly done and very, very moving. It isn't over done, just TRUE and heart felt emotions..Another great job.

I AM PROUD TO BE A FAN OF BARBARO EVEN MORE IF POSSIBLE THAN EVER BEFORE. IT WAS AN HONOR TO BE THERE YESTERDAY.

LONG LIVE BARBARO--HIS LEGEND WILL LIVE FOREVER.

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Mike C
I love it...LONG LIVE BARBARO...HIS LEGEND WILL LIVE FOREVER...WE WILL MAKE SURE...THANK YOU.

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Sandra...remind me to never get on your bad side!! LOL!

As a lot of you, I was very disappointed about NBC's decision to not air the Barbaro documentary yesterday. April 29th is my birthday as well, and the thing I wanted to do most on my birthday was watch the Barbaro special. It was bad enough that NBC chose not to show it Sunday after all, on Barbaro's birthday no less. I assumed it would be on after the hockey overtime periods, but no! It was apparently more important to televise a poker game! I couldn't believe it!

Alex,
Thank you so much for sharing Edgar's note. That mean't alot to those of us who were at home.

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Dee,

That is such a cute message about the horses all being upset because the documentary wasn't shown yesterday.

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Michelle,
Thank you for the update on all the news this week. This week will be so hard. I am thinking about him and the Derby constantly today.

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All FOBS:
If you were at a celebration, we want details. So happy you had a wonderful time. Travel safe please.

If you were at home and on this board this past weekend, Thank you for getting me through this emotional weekend. I think it was really hard on us to be alone, but we got each other through it. That was awesome!

Love you all

Just remember that 9pm on Friday, May 4th is really prime time. Maybe this will turn out to be a good think. PRIME TIME!!!!!!!!!!

More people watching, and learning about Barbaro.

I was yelling descriptive words at the TV yesterday at the hockey game and my German Shepherd, Elly Mae, had to put her paws over her ears!

Goodnight Barbaro

Anxious to hear all about your birthday celebrations and you and Gallant Secret. MAY YOUR LEGACY LIVE FOREVER, I KNOW OUR HEARTS FOREVER.

I will watch for your shining star. Barbaro, thank you for your inspiration, guidance, and a will to never give up. Nor shall we.

Please share with us all of the wonderful happenings across the world celebrating Barbaro's birthday...through your eyes, we can see.

Also, the iron is hot, alot of notice this weekend. Please call, fax, and email. We have to save horses, Barbaro's brethen and sisters. We have to stop transportation across the borders, brutal slaughtering. We have to help rescues, find cures for laminitis, and find tender loving homes.

We are family, closer knitted than before. We will stand united as one...helping one another, speaking for the ones that cannot speak for themselves, and sharing common ground, we live in the House that Barbaro Built.

Have a wonderful evening!

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ALEX...WONDERFUL JOB, TO YOU, MIKE, TIM AND EVERYONE INVOLVED...I ENJOYED THE PICTURES TREMENDOUSLY.

When we close our eyes, we hear their voices, asking us for help. Remember Fitch, Apache, and the others that suffered neglect and abuse.

ALL OF YOU ARE SO SPECIAL...I PRAY THIS WILL BE A CELEBRATION FROM YEAR TO YEAR...

Good day Alex and FOBs! Wow...what a weekend, huh?

I'm so happy for all those who attended Barbaro's birthday celebrations yesterday. From what I've been reading and the pictures that were taken, it certainly was a day to remember!! Edgar Prado's letter is so heartfelt and genuine. I was also very touched to read how shocked Eduardo was...I guess he didn't really know how much we love him too!

I imagine over the next few days there will be more stories told and more pictures posted. I just want to say in advance, "Thank you," for making those of us who couldn't be there feel like we were a part of it all too! FOBs are THE BEST!!!

The miracle of Barbaro continues...

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WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
WE BELIEVE IN BARBARO

FOREVER!!!!!

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I think our Equine Heaven must be EXHAUSTED from allll the festivities.....HOPEFULLY grabbing a well deserved CLOUD NAP....and it gives us all something REALLY GREAT:) to look forward to tomorrow!!

I WISH I had TIME N O W to read everything here.......I don't right now, darnit!!! But I'll get a chance later tonight....I just KNOW from paging down and catching 'glimpses' everyone had a WONDERFUL time...met WONDERFUL people...W O W!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I got home about 12:30 today and it has taken until now to tell my husband everything that happened. He had to wipe tears from his eyes several times (he tried to hide it, but I knew). I forgot my camera and love the afternoon pictures. I think someone posted Fair Hill photos but can't find them. Can somebody point the way?

Thank you to everyone for a fabulous weekend.

Jacalyn

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Carol Nichols...

NBC broadcast -- Thanks good way to look at it.

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

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JULIE L- I WAS WATCHING TVG LAST NIGHT AND MR. BARBARO'S BROTHER IS JUST TOO CUTE. DID YOU NOTICE HOW HE KICKED HIS FOOT UP LIKE HE WAS JUST THE KING-- MAYBE A LITTLE DANCE!! LOL!! I HAVE HIGH HOPES FOR HIM! :>)

ALEX, WENDY & SHARON, GREAT JOB THIS WEEKEND!! ALTHOUGH I WASN'T THERE, WENDY'S PHOTOS WERE AWESOME SO I FELT LIKE I WAS WITH YOU ALL.

THANKS,
LUV,
CHERYL G

Thank you so much to all that have posted telling us about all the celebrations yesterday, especially the one in Delaware.

Thank you for the pictures as well - keep them coming.

I am so moved just hearing about everything and so proud of you all.

After the disappointment yesterday with the postponement of the documentary it has truly helped to hear from all of you.

NBC would probably have been happier if I had waited until today to send them emails and calls since you all have calmed me down and made me proud.

The heck with NBC - I am glad they received the anger and disappointment I felt yesterday. They deserve it all.
Jeri

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OH, I FORGOT-- IT WAS SO GREAT TO SEE MIKE REA!! HE LOOKED GREAT, I'M SO GLAD HE'S FEELING BETTER!!! :>)

PRADO'S NOTE BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES- VERY WELL WRITTEN AND SO VERY TRUE!! :>)

LUV,
CHERYL G

Hello FOBs and Alex,

What a wonderful job you all did this weekend. I am so proud to be one of you.

Thanks for the great pictures. I enjoyed seeing everyone, even though not in person.

Alex, I heard your accent for the first time, and it is neat...as are you.

Blessings to you all.

Remembering Barbaro,
Sally in Louisiana

Hello all FOBs. I just returned back to WA and wanted to give you my highlights of the weekend for me...

-Getting to see Fair Hill(I still can't believe it!!!!)
-Meeting Michael Matz
-Walking on the Tapeda track
-Seeing Tim's horses up close
-Meeting so many nice FOBs
-Seeing the Jacksons
-Meeting Jeanine Edwards and having her read Edgar's words.(this was one of the most emotional moments)
-Eduardo!
-Meeting Mike Rhea- he's doing really well
-NBC documentary- it's very well done
-Hennegan Brothers was amazing!

Thank you everyone for making this trip so memorable for me

Ashley

Loved the pictures Wendy, thank you so much. It looks like Sharon and Alex did a superb job and what a beautiful group of Fans of Barbaro. Everyone looked so happy and totally caught up in the spirit of the day!!!! What a great day to get to meet each other and the Jacksons, Mike Rhea, Eduardo and so many others.

The Texas FOB got together at Lone Star Park and had a wonderful time celebrating Barbaro's Birthday and meeting each other most for the very first time. Patty arranged everything complete with a visit to the stewards stand, an article about Barbaro in the racing program and a mention about the FOB. Of course we had cake, Barbaro Birthday Cake and a cake for LynnWins horse, Spirit. What a great job Patty did, she did so much I hope I have not left anything out. Sharon did name tags with little Barbaro magnet pictures, Linda had a beautiful banner made that we plan to use everytime we get together in the name of Barbaro and last but most certainly not least jock4hire got Tom Chapman (jockey-turned artist, winning over 2600 races spanning a 20 year career) to donate 2 beautiful Iris Gielee on canvas, one Barbaro neck & head and one winning the Derby. They are beautiful!!! And surprise of all time, I won the Derby win picture. It is to die for and I will treasure it always. My beautiful Barbaro !!!!!! Thank you Tom and jock4hire. She also was able to do tote bags, mouse pads and note cards all with Tom Chapman's Barbaro images, everything was just beautiful.
Leigh came from Austin, Linda H.from the San Antonio area, and another Linda from the Houston area and all of us others came from the Dallas area (some farther that others) I think Route/Runner came about 80 miles to Lone Star. Everyone was so awesome and we had a wonderful time. The track did a wonderful triute to Barbaro that had us all crying by the time they showed his Derby Win. For everyone not there you were in our thoughts.

We all vowed to contine our work in Barbaro's name and make the FOB heard!!!

What a wonderful experience and something to always remember.

We believe in Miracles
We believe in Barbaro

Karen M. Dallas, Texas

Fans will be able to purchase the Riding with Barbaro wrist bands at Woodbine race track on Saturday. I thought I had read that they could also do this at another track, maybe in Minnesota? What about the other tracks?

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Amy J.

Thank you for working on the video.

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Whoever named the documentary "Barbaro, A Nation's Horse" probably had to eat his words as the "nation" was denied seeing it. Hopefully they will make up for it and give the "nation" back its horse!

Thank you Alex for the articles about the event, am enjoying them!

Found my way from article about Barbaro's birthday party on line at horse.com. Boy glad to find all of you not just for your love of Babaro(me too big time) but for your fight against horse slaughter have been deeply involved for sometime now and THANK YOU all for caring and doing ..... keep it up and Babaro will be very proud of all of us! Cindy

NBC talks of Barbaro

I was away most of the month of April, and I've been trying to catch up on posts. I seem to be missing Harriette's. Does anyone know when she last posted, and if all is well there?

tia

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Cindy,

Welcome! This is a fabulous place.

The long shadow hanging over the Churchill Downs racetrack this year isn’t that of the famed twin spires. It’s the shaded silhouette of an equine superstar named Barbaro.

As the anniversary of his scintillating 6 ½-length victory in the Kentucky Derby draws near, the dark bay colt who died in January from complications of the broken ankle he suffered in the Preakness Stakes is easily eclipsing in death the renown he achieved during his brief time the sun.

His life is the subject of multiple biographies and dueling documentaries, and the over/under line on how many times his name will be mentioned during Saturday’s NBC Sports broadcast of the Derby is hovering around 20.

NBC Mike Brunkes

I Love You Angel Mj. You Are In My Heart. Saw Their Eyes. Felt Their Expression.

Affirmed.

Thank you and Yes it certainly is fabulous; NBC not so much! Of all the horse sites I've been too this seems to be one that cares for the horses not what can the horse do for me? Way to go Barbao! Cindy

WOW, I am a bit speachless still regarding this weekend's events. I had such a wonderful and amazing time. Met so many very nice people and my new "girls", Yvonne, Patti, Lenny, etc....I feel like I am still dreaming! To be able to watch the gorgeous horses at Fair Hill, meeting Michael matz, Alex, The Jackson's, Tim Woolley, gosh, the list goes on! and someone very special to me, Mike Rhea! His family was just wonderful to talk to and may they have faith and peace knowing Mike is most certainly on his way back to a near full recovery! He has amazing strength and what a wonderful SENSE OF HUMOR! There was too much about this weekend to possibly list here.

Alex: WITHOUT YOU, NONE of this would have been possible. The organization, efforts and all the daily updates you have given us are amazing, honorary and heroic. You have gone out without fail in regards to the FOBs and all involved. Maybe we should be called "The FOB&As". Fans of Barbaro & Alex!!! :-)

Can't thank Alex, Sharon, Yetta and so many more who put this entire event together. It was beyond what I could have imagined. Hoping this goes on yearly! We are already planning a trip to the Kentucky Derby for next year! Could Nicanor be a possibility??????

I had a wonderful time. No words here could possibly express the feeling and gratitude I have right now. I am still amazed. It was a lifetime experience which will never be forgotten and either will Barbaro....

Hey, family -

Please check out this little guy on the forum, link below. (I'm a techno-moron, so you will need to cut and paste. Cannot blue link to save my life!) He is named for us, saved by us, and needs some help. I have never done this before, but I hope y'all will take a look, and do what you can. This need came up at an awkward time, since I know most of us are emotionally, financially and physically wrung out from the birthday weekend. However, little FOBe (aren't you proud to have him named for you?) still has his needs.

Anything you can do, even a very, very small amount, will help. Thanks for being who you are.

http://forums.prospero.com/timwoolley/messages?
msg=8026.124

FOBe appreciates your attention and consideration.

Love - Jean

Fans pay tribute

This ones from Horse.com

Cindy
Welcome! So glad to hear of your anti-slaughter work.

You might want to check out our daily instructions from Shelley A and Debra WI, who are in contact with the national equine welfare organizations, and post their daily strategies. They are taking today off (VERY unusual) because of yesterday's festivities and last weeks successes, but will begin to post again tomorrow. You can find their posts here in Comments, or, more quickly, in the Horse Anti-Slaughter Strategy link in the left sidebar of this page. This is for the nationwide strategy.

We are also organized by state; so you can get additional state instructions emailed to you directly from someone from this site. You can find your state captain in that same sidebar link. Ideally, we all follow both the national and the state strategies daily. So check back tomorrow for a more typical day around here! And WELCOME!!!

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Jean,

Which thread? Just give me the name and don't worry about getting the link correct. I got the one from the goofy hockey guy and I don't think that is the one you want right? (although that was funny to see the hockey pic followed by the Barbaro pic..fiesty fans we are!)

I Love You So Angel Shirley. You Are In My Heart So.

4 Is Also 4 Corners

North,South,East,West Directions To.

Barbaro's Presence Is Always Around.

In Signs.

In Wonders.

So Happy That You Believe Too. And That You Affirm And Love Affirmed (1978). God Loves Affirmed Too.

So I Dedicate Affirmed To You.

Affirmed.

Jean Nolan
It didn't come up, what's the name of the rescue.
What is it listed under?

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MJ - See! I told you I couldn't do it. I have no idea what I cut and pasted - must be tired!

It is under "horse slaughter issues", and is entitled: URGENT: Care 4 Nebraska 7 & "FOBE" foal.

PLEASE - ANYONE WHO WAS KIND ENOUGH TO CHECK IT OUT, I DID NOT MEAN TO PROVIDE A LINK TO A "GOOFY HOCKEY GUY!" SORRY!

Thanks, MJ!

- Jean

Alex,

Is there any way to find out what the items listed on this site went for at the auction?

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Debbie LA - See above. MJ caught me right away, and I won't try to link again.

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Cindy - Welcome!

- Jean

Saw The Sweetest Elderly Lady At The Dentist Office. We Spoke And She Mentions Rose Bowl. Then She Said That I Know A Cheer And It Goes Like This: You Got It. I Immediately Thought Of All The Angels On This Site And The Connections. I Thought Of Barbaro.

We Did Talk About Other Things. But This I Had To Share With You.

It Goes To Show That They're Are Lovely People In This World.

Roses And You Got It.

Wow !

Affirmed.

P.S. No Mention Of Hockey. This Lady Is So Intelligent.

Hi All: I just saw the video of Barbaro's baby brother. He looks just like him. He's got that same little mark on his forehead and he seems to be as feisty as Barbaro as well. Hey I know It's to early to tell, but maybe we'll get that triple crown after all. What a wonderful legacy that would be. He is a cutey. I hope when he gets a little older they show him what his big brother accomplished and maybe he can pick up the torch.

I see everyone had a great time at Delaware. I'm sorry I wasn't there. What wonderful people you all are. I wanted to watch the show on NBC at 5pm but of course it got pre-empted because of the dopey rangers. They say they are going to be showing it Friday night at 9pm and 12 midnight. I'm not really sure if it's still on NBC or going to CNBC.

Anyway, on a personal note, my Rosie got hurt on Tuesday. She was at Philadelphia Park waiting in the gate. The horse next to her broke through and I guess she thought the race had started so she broke through as well, smashed her face on the gate, got a bloody nose and a swollen eye. I'm a little annoyed that she didn't get scratched. My jockey stated that she was trembling when they put her back in. She wound up coming in 10th out of 11 and the only horse she beat was the one that broke threw first. I didn't see the race otherwise I would have been very upset. When I found out about it, it just brought back memories of Barbaro on that fateful day. Thankfully, she will live to fight another day. Some of my guys are back home at Monmouth. My babies haven't come in yet. I can't wait to see them.

Take care all and have a great week.

Hay, FOB's!

Taking a short break from packing and reading all the posts...still have such intense emotions from yesterday. I watched a rerun of MASH that involved a horse giving an elderly man dignity in his last 24 hours of life - I cried for 10 minutes.

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Eva, got your e-mail. Sent one back to you...

There were so many people who told me similar stories of being "called" (for lack of a better word) to help Barbaro and all those who don't have a voice. I know I was - as I've said before, everybody contributes in their own way - nothing is too little or too much. We can show the entire world how to give with little thought of reward or fame - its the giving and the actions that are the reason why we are here.

And that is the beauty of this amazing group of people.

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I will miss you while I'm across the pond...:) But I need the short break to see Abbie - the little girl who inspires my stories. And I need to be on the beach where the waves tell me of a creation myth of how the beautiful coastline of Dorset was created.

You are all amazing.

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

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Lyn
Have a great trip!!!!

Darling DEE,

I am copying all your channelings of the number 4 into my special purple meditation notebook.

While you were at the dentist spreading joy, I researched Affirmed, my angel horse.

Dee, you are SO TUNED IN TO THE SOURCE CHANNEL!

What a gorgeous being is Affirmed, and 11 is a very special number for me, as is 3 --- like, triple. I embrace Affirmed as my angel horse.

(((((((( DEE, I LOVE YOU SO!))))))))

Eight hugs to you,
Shirley
California

Oh, another thing I loved about the weekend was listening to Alex say "Barbaro". I could never get sick of hearing his name pronounced with an English accent, just like I could never get sick of watching Barbaro race!

I Love You Angel Shirley So. I Am For Deepness. Been Like This My Whole Life.

Affirmed

DEE,

When you were a sparkle in the eye of God, Barbaro was there, seeing you with him in this life, knowing that you would help to bond the FOB in a spirit web of RAINBOWS, HEARTS, ROSES and LOVE.

Affirmed.

Shirley
California

I Love You Angel Shirley So.

Affirmed.

Lorraine S (or anyone else for that matter),

Does the jockey have the ability to ask that the horse be scratched? I am not very educated in this area, but I would think he should not have to worry about upsetting someones wager because he feels the horse is not in a condition to run.

Hi, FOB's!

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Well, the impossible has happened. I actually was able to pack light this time - everything major fits in the larger bag...the carry-on has all the things I need to write essays for teacher training and my writing. I can't believe it. I just looked at the two bags and shook my head. Its a first...

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Marilyn, thank you...

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Ashley, it was great meeting you yesterday.

I can't get a post to the NBC sports site...what the heck am I doing wrong?

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I have to be careful driving home - I get odd ideas in my head. I want to throw this one out to the group - if anybody has any interest, please e-mail me at lyn.gilbert@gmail.com. I was thinking about combining a day trip to Fair Hill, a short visit to New Bolton, lunch at the Whip and then come back to my apt. for an afternoon of meditation/crystal bowl sessions. That would be Saturday. Sunday would be for those who would want private Reiki sessions. I'd limit it to a group of 5-6 people at a time. Nothing fancy...just a get-together of like-minded people. If not, that's OK - just wanted to set the intention.

Take care, everybody. If I can get on a computer at Heathrow, I will...or if I can abscond with Tracy's while I'm with Abbie...

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

Lyn G.

I love your weekend idea! That it came to you while driving makes it even more special... from the Source.

Joyous and safe trip to you,
Shirley
California

Lyn...Sounds wonderful! Count me in...and have a great trip to UK!

Ashley...It was great to meet you and I've been pronouncing "Barbaro" all day like Alex :)

Hey, family -

I was so worn out last night that I didn't take a moment to thank all of you who so kindly spoke of my "poem" on Sunday morning. You are too kind, because it was a gift from - the HORSE! I just sat down to write a note, and - there it was.

Anyway, here we go:

### - Lisa Leach - You have always been so kind and so welcoming. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your Barbaro birthday.
### - Dee Mirich - Thank you for your angelic blessings every day. You are the sweetest person in the world - barring only Cheryl Jones and Laurie H!
### - jonna - Yo! Considering your poetry, I am deeply grateful for your kind comment.
### - Marilyn/CA - You are a language lover, so I value your praise so much.
### - Skyler - Thank you. You are a stalwart and true-blue person, and I am grateful for you.
### - Shirley in California - TWO angelic blessings in a day! Thank you so much for your kind words.
### - Susan E - It feels as if I have known you forever, and you are endlessly good.
### - Robyn Hoffmann - I am incredibly touched that you found comfort in anything I said, since you have so often centered me when I was flailing.
### - Dora J Crow - Someday, girlfriend, you're gonna get your skinny Alabama behind out here to California, or I'm gonna head for Alabama, and we are going to have a helluva time! (And I promise to make it a gentle hug, okay?)

If I missed anyone, mea culpa. It's been too much for someone of my advanced years!

Other notes - ### Susie Woodhead - Happy belated anniversary to you, and many, many more.
### How could I have forgotten Snifter's and Misty's birthdays? What a klutz! Happy belated birthday to these two fine equines! And, of course, to Goldie, Lily's foal.

### lorraine s, staten island - So sorry to hear of Rosie's mishap, but greatly relieved that she appears to have come through healthy. I'm so sorry for your distress, and her scare. Poor baby.

### - Lynn Gilbert - Travel safely, dear one, and know that you will be missed and thought of wherever you are. Say hi to Liz UK for us, and derive much joy and inspiration from your visit with Abbie.

And now, I must go cook dinner for the most patient of men, and for my delightsome daughter who went to the party with me yesterday.

Much love to all - Jean

Hiya, FsOB! Many thanks for the great links to articles about last weekend's event commemorating the Big Bay One's birthday. Awesome. The words of Edgar Prado were so profoundly moving; he is truly a giant among men. Mike Rea, standing - what a lovely sight.
And the video clip of Bobbey's youngest brother ... is that little guy full of himself at seven days of age or what? I can't believe that all one-week-old ponies can run like this one!
Peace to all FsOB tonight! RMH

#### Great post, SamIAm!
Welcome back, Gayle Lorenzen, good to see you again on the Big Board.
To Lyn G.: A safe journey to Dorset, I love Cornwall.
To Donna in caNaDa: I believe that Harriette left to go to DelPark last Friday. Perhaps she's not back at a computer yet.
To Lorraine: So sorry about your Rosie. Very scary story! ####

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LORRAINE - hugs to you and Rosie - I am thankful her injuries weren't more serious, but it must have been a terrifying experience for you as her "mom." I am praying for her swift return to health and a smooth pathway from this point forward!
(((((ROSIE)))))

Nancy

I Love You So Angel Jean Nolan. you Are In My Heart.

Affirmed.

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SOPHIE/LEE - I'm trying to catch up with all the weekend posts and just read yours - beautiful!!!

I have something to share with you...you might call it an example of "great" minds thinking alike. I have lost your email address, so please contact me at mllebutterfly@sbcglobal.net

Nancy

I hope that Equine-heaven is ok. I re-read Friday's post and it said that there would be a post on Saturday and there wasn't. Then none today. I wish we knew who he/she was so we could know that they were ok
-Joanne