Good morning!

We could really use some help in NC fighting horse slaughter... any Tarheels out there who could spare some time and energy?!

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

Thanks

Hiya, FsOB! Wishing each of you a productive day. It's a blustery morning on the banks of the choppy Thames. Brrr! RMH

#### To Laurie H.: Thanks for the update about Bart, he's been in my thoughts. Did you bring him some Thanskgiving turkey? And how is Ms. Montego?
Hello, Kathy in SC: I hope that all is well with Cooper. ####

Morning skritches to the BBH, Sir JH, G.G. and all of the rest of the crew in Equine Heaven. Hey, that Sirrus is pretty well informed when it comes to cushion track drainage, isn't he...?

Meanwhile, down below:

MORNING POST, SHELLEYA, DEBRA, WI

Strategy for Thursday November 29

Inside Edition did an excellent job of educating the public about the horror of horse slaughter. We must jump on this opportunity and make sure our legislators see this story. It is also a good time to send it to all CBS networks and see if we can get any of them to pick up the story. Details on how to do this will be posted on the Discussion Board under thread called MEDIA BLITZ.

We must still call the people we’ve been asked to target because they will make the difference in whether we have enough support to pass the bill. Letters of support from senators who would rather not cosponsor but will vote for our legislation, have been requested. They should be sent to Senator Landrieu’s office.

Remember….these calls are to gain co-sponsors and support for HR503 and S311. As difficult as it is, please concentrate on the transport of the horses to slaughter more than the conditions in Mexico. We can’t let anyone who is not well informed come to the conclusion that it would be better to have the plants in this country because of the conditions in Mexico.

Those who voted in support of the Ensign-Byrd Amendment Senate (2005) but have not yet cosponsored the bills

Elizabeth Dole – NC Phone: 202-224-6342 Fax: 202-224-1100

Chuck Hagel – NE Phone: 202-224-4224 Fax: 202-224-5213

Harry Reid - NV Phone: 202-224-3542 Fax: 202-224-7327

Richard G. Lugar - IN Phone: 202-224-4814 Fax: 202-228-0360

David Vitter – LA Phone: 202-224-4623 Fax: 202-228-5061 Aide: Chris Stanley

Norm Coleman – MN Phone: 202-224-5641 Fax: 202-224-1152

New to the Senate – No Record

Bob Corker – TN Phone: 202-224-3344 Fax: 202-228-0566 Aide: Ashley Homing

Special Daily Target

Please make sure to call both his office and Obama’s National Campaign Headquarters.

Barack Obama - IL Phone: 202- 224-2854 Fax: 202- 228-4260 Aide: Amrit Mehra National Campaign Headquarters (866) 675-2008

Remember, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE…..let it be heard!!

Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at November 29, 2007 12:53 AM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Good Thursday morning FOBs,

I'm reporting in for roll call early. I will faithfully make all calls today. I probably won't be able to get back here until pretty late tonight to check for news and reports.

Have a wonderful day everyone!!

Janice
A forever FOB

Sick of the use of drugs in sports. Steroids are drugs, when will these people learn. Americans already live on so many drugs, it is unbelievable. To give drugs to innocent animals blows my mind. Love to Barbaro. Thanks Alex

Let's make something good happen today.

Make your calls, and lets them know we mean business.

Have a great day.

Missing Barbaro!!!

Checking in - finished the list. Hoping for good news.

Good Morning, FOB's!

###
Have completed today's round of "nudging" our elected officials...

###
Thank you to those who have prayed for Kat...you are the best famblee...:) Will let you know when I hear some news about her.

Have a beautiful day.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme (Lyn Gilbert)

Good Morning Sweetheart Barbaro

Beautiful star, Magnificent Horse...we love you....Barbaro's Legacy, Forever.....

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE, CALL, FAX, EMAIL.

We speak for those who cannot speak for themselves....those who are sold for horsemeat, those whose owners do not care anymore...those who have been abused and neglected. WE FOBS GET IT!!!!

Please remember the rescues, our Fallen Angels, the ones suffering animal or human, our wildlife and our family.

Have a nice day.

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Good morning Alex.
Good morning Tim and Fair Hill.
Our Fallen Angels...never forgotten...we are here.

Monday the representatives and senate will be back in DC. So please make your calls today. Get ready for the BIG Push MONDAY. We are running out of time. Two weeks is all we have, really just 10 days, if you count the half a day on Tuesday it's only 9 days to pass the bills. Prayers for S311, then it will have to go to the House.
We have to do this, we just have too!

Roll Call---reporting for duty:
10 degrees in Mn. Yuk!
Parade of calls, faxes, e-mails has started!
Daryl

Goodmorning ALL...

Hans is going to be on his way to work in a little while....

Please pray that he has a successful day...He is so worried that he will not be able to do this !!
He's still concerned about his memory and balance..
The car cost $1000 to repair but hopefully ALL is well for awhile...I am thankful for overdraft!!!

I LOVE YOU ALL....HUGS

Make those calls...

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION !!!!

###Maribel, fingers crossed that Han's day will be a good one for him and that his confidence in himself will be restored.

Hugs to you.

Judy

Judy

THANKS...Me too crossed!!!
Exactly what I was trying to say...
Gotta go get everything ready...

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven!

Good morning Bobby's Lil Angel, Spirit, Jonah, Rosie, Misty and all the fabulous animals at MHR

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!

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

Ro & Brady

So how wide spread is the use of anabolic steroids in horse racing? Do the big name horses use them?

Good morning all,

Robyn, it is a blustery one today. buuuuuuur

Lyn,
Prayers have been said for Kat and healing lavender light sernt to her.

Good morning Barbaro. The love in my heart connects to the love in your heart.

SICKO's

"Abandoned" & "Neglected" Horses = Planted Proslaughter Propaganda

It would appear the slaughterhouse/commonhorsesense.org PR firm is at it again. As we learned earlier this year following a report out of Kentucky of abandoned horses, the slaughterhouses will stop at nothing to mislead the public. Several articles have shown up recently in out of the way papers by local reporters making similar claims. We have been informed that these articles are slaughterhouse planted articles. There has been no increase of abandoned horses.

Please, make sure to spread the word that these articles are just more propaganda from the slaughterhouses and their pro-horse slaughter cohorts. It is a shame to see such a serious issue maligned by those profiting from this cruelty. If they were actually aware of abandonment they should report these lawbreakers not try to offer them a way to make $200.

Gail

The article on the DB about how misinformed Congress is about horse slaughter and about the Vets for Equine Welfare's visit to D.C. is a little discouraging -- despite all our calls, letters, faxes -- Congress continues to give credibility to the pro-slaughter misinformation. I am sending this article to every Congressman I can think of -- I'll be faxing it over all day today.

g'morning, y'all-
as we continue to deluge Congress...

have a good one
Arthur, Treasures, and Barbaro Christmas Cards

Elizabeth Thompson,
Welcome back.

Roll Call....'HERE' I AM 'HERE'!!!

I will send the VEW press release w/my faxes this morning....I need to check y'days posts here and find Casey's number!!! I meant to do that last night and FORGOT....:/

Harriette: We all love you and are thinking of you this day...(((((((((harriette))))))))

Kathy, S.C. We love you sooooooo much:) Give Cooper some lovings for us, too, please!
(((((((((((kathysc/cooper)))))))))))))

FT: I think Sirrus must CERTAINLY hold at the very LEAST, a Master's Degree in Cushion Track Surface Drainage!!!! :)

Alright, Famblee....MUST finish my coffee, send these 'stinkin' faxes....everyone, have a GREAT DAY today....

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Only until TOMORROW @ 9:00 p.m. PST (Midnight for the East Coast) for The Miracle Horse Rescue November Hay Drive. Don't miss a chance to win Kathleen Parsons BEAUTIFUL Legacy Print. One chance $5.00 or 3 chances $8.00

Doc Wilbur Memorial Hay Drive

Ro & Brady

Important email from In Defense of Animals -

Please tune in to watch a live broadcast on Kucinich.TV.com today from 11:30 - 12:00noon EST when Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich will discuss animal issues with IDA founder Dr. Elliot Katz and other movement leaders. This will be the first roundtable discussion in the dialogue for Democracy event, a full day live webcast where Dennis Kucinich will speak with groups and individuals all across the country about issues that are important to Americans.

Log on to www.KucinichTV.com

Dennis will be answering questions from viewers like you, this is an open town hall meeting and all opinions are welcome. Please email your questions to -

dialogue@kucinich.us.

He is a major supporter and co-sponsor of HR503,the speech he gave on the floor during the debate of HR249, the wild horse slaughter bill that passed, was the most passionate for stopping horse slaughter I have ever heard. Chance for some exposure today.

There is a thread on the DB asking to help save a Belgian foal, 7 months from slaughter. The last foal of a breeding operation that shut down and he will be going tomorrow if money is not raised. There have been no donations at all for this little guy, please help if you can.

Good Morning Gang. We are here again today, saving them and raising the status of animals in our society, one animal at a time, one day at a time. And may we always be able to protect them from those who would do them harm.

(((Harriette))) & (((Mary S.)))

Alex, please do not go out in public today wearing any Packer clothing. Be safe. We need you here.

Reporting in for duty ! Good morning, all !

P.S. A balmy 5 degrees her in NM this morning.

NM House Rep. Tom Udall just announced he will be running for Senator. Too bad he isn't already there. He cosponsored 503. A very good and decent man.

PEEPLES
the puter found its way home!!! MONSTER BOX ON MY PORCH LATE YESTERDAY.... So: all say many prayers that all will hook back up with no problems.....
Paid out $525 to a good and honest mechanic yesterday for $190 worth of parts to get my 1996 Windstar back on the road..

Labor is now $75 an hour for in uninformed...it truly made me ill...even thought Buitch had called and said:::here's what it costs., I still think you ounght no0t put any MORE money into that van.

I asked Butch if he had a van on the lot that I could buy for $756.81--the total damage.

Ah well....so it goes.

Love to all. I am here calling and gnashing my teeth about what Joe and Cathy have to put up with EVERYDAY. Like I say, there is a special place in hell for the kill buyers--and for the ones who wield the knives in Mexico.

I still want to know how Joe gets those archangel wings tucked up under his barn coats, etc.

And a Pox on the girl who insulted Joe at the feedmill....
####
Harriette:
did you get the card I sent??
####
Lynne:
Yippeeee Skippeee for you, girlfriend.
####
Alex: \keep safe

EVERYONE: keep calling, keep marching. We are so close...I threathen the Leetle Aides with the fact that if they don't help get S311 passed into law this year, they'll have to hear from us NEXT YEAR TOO.

OK then: must fly to get chicken for my little Jessie who (thank you god) continues to thrive...

Courage, courage....jonna

### I just read the article about Adena Springs retirement. It is so nice to see a owner and breeder taking responsibility. Too bad it isnt an industry wide practice. Jen

Dearest Harriette,
I just read your post from last night. I am so sorry my friend, for the loss your friend.Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

May the Great Spirit watch over you during this difficult time in your life and may he hold you close.

I Love You So A Lot Angel Maribel. Sending My Prayers For You Angel Maribel And Angel Hans.

Glowing Rainbows........

Affirmed

Sending My Prayers All My Love And Rainbows To Angels Padme, Kat, Harriette, Kathy SC.

Glowing Rainbows........

Wings Of Love........

Affirmed

Good Morning Famblee

ROLL CALL....I'M HERE AND I'M CALLING

((Harriette))...just read, so sorry for your loss.

Helloooooo Elizabeth Thompson. I read that same article this morning and had the very same notion that Congress needs to read it so it is part of my FAXing regime as well.

Everybody....keep up the good work and let's make our horses proud.

misinformed Congress"

Pictures are upsetting! too bad DC only has black and white faxes.

Sending Glowing Rainbows To Your Computer Angel Jonnagrey.

I Love You So A Lot.

Affirmed

The pictures are heartbreaking and an EMBARRASMENT to the human race, in my opinion. The cruelty manifest by our breed (i.e., homo sapiens) is matched by none on the planet.

Extra Thurs. 11/29 National Target List (HAHS)
will be posted here ASAP. Meanwhile:

Work some more on that ABR Strategy Media Blitz:
DB message 17237.1

and today's ABR Strategy List Senate Targets: DB message 17313.1 - also posted here at Comments

and the instructions of your State Group Leader - that you have rec'd via email; if not in a State Group, please contact Stephanie Breaux, sbreaux1@verizon.net -

and the AWI/SAPL Senate Target List:

http://forums.prospero.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=15321.10

That target list has been selected by the lobbyists for AWI/SAPL and forms the basis for the extra HAHS special contact lists.

GO GET EM~! [will post HAHS list ASAP when available]

Joe at TB Friends

Just got email that according to Willie Nelson S311 will be voted on MONDAY ????? Is this wonderful fiction or fact HELP!!!! ???

You'd think the "powers that be" would have already told us this if it were the case. I wouldn't get my hopes up too high. Rumors everywhere, at this point.

All Rainbows For Our Angel Horses And Angels Here.

Special Words Of The Day: All Rainbows
God's Wonders....Here....Appearing....Beautiful
Signs....Mystical....Faith........

Barbaro (8)
With You........

His Presence........
His Love........

The Circle Of Love........
His Halo Glowing........
He Has Wings........

Richer........
Being Here........
Knowing Him........
Knowing Angels........
The Connections........
Being Connected........

Most Of All........
To Be Called........
To Be Lead........
To Arrive........
To Do........
Traveling On A Sacred Road Together........
The Yellow Brick Road........
Of Vision........
Of Love........

God Loves Angels........
That's Why They Are Made........

Stars Are Windows To Heaven........
Wish On One.......

The Wings Of Prayer........
Praying Hands........
Sacred Prayers........
S311........
The Wings Of Love.......
Glowing.......
The Wings Of Faith........
Believing........
Seeing........
The Rainbow Of Support........
Joining........
The Rainbow Of Presence........
Angels With Wings........
Angels Joe And Cathy........
Their Wings Are There........
In Hearts........

Affirmed

Hay, FOB's!

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Harriette, I read about the passing of your friend - you sound so heartbroken...my love and prayers to you, dear Sister.

###
LaurieH, you have one of the kindest hearts on the planet...please give my hugs to Mr. Bart and the ever-beautiful Miss Montego...

###
There is a thread on the DB about a guy selling Barbaro decals on e-Bay. I e-mailed him earlier today to see if he had the Jackson's permission and have posted his response on the DB thread. He says he has a "family friend" of the Jackson's working on it, but I'd feel better if he already HAD the permission or was donating to UPenn/Laminitis. Did anybody else contact this seller and if so, did you get a response?

###
Can someone confirm whether or not the rumor of the Senate vote is truth??? Oh, if it was true...I'd put the TV on C-SPAN for that vote and glue myself to it. Remember when we crashed the site during the House vote????

###
Maribel and Hans, prayers on the way to you as well.

###
Angel Dee, you have no idea how much I treasure your daily postings and e-mails. I am so touched by your gentleness, your faith, your Light.

You are all the greatest famblee I have ever known...

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme (Lyn Gilbert)

Your Thoughts Mean The World To Me Angel Padme. You Touch My Heart So A Lot.

Glowing Rainbows For You........

All My Love.

Affirmed

Just checking in for roll call...I'm here.

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I wanted to thank everyone who helped answer my question last night about when the numbers change on the bills. It was too late for me to post when I saw the responses. Debbie, Patty, and Daryl thanks!!!

Let's go get'em today!!

Sending All Beautiful Rainbows And Glowing Emeralds To Angel Alex.

May You Meet Brett's Cousin.

My Love To You.

Affirmed

I don't know if this has been posted before -- the American Quarterhorse Association has alerted its members about S311 and is asking them to call to OPPOSE this bill on Monday. We NEED to have the louder voice. This information was posted on the DB by MaryLOhio (thank you!). I've asked my State Group to be especially vigilant on Monday about getting through to our legislators.

Here's the Alert sent to their membership:

AQHA ACTION ALERT - SENATE BILL 311

Dear AQHA Member:

TRANSPORTING ANY HORSE FOR ANY ACTIVITY MAY BE AT RISK!
Senator Mary Landrieu (D)-Louisiana, has succeeded in scheduling Senate Bill 311 for a floor vote. You may recall this bill reads “To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes.
Senator Landrieu has offered the following amendment to this bill:
Section 3 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1822) is amended to add the following:

`(1) horses and other equines play a vital role in the collective experience of the United States and deserve protection and compassion;
`(2) horses and other equines are domestic animals that are used primarily for recreation, pleasure, and sport;
`(3) unlike cows, pigs, and many other animals, horses and other equines are not raised for the purpose of being slaughtered for human consumption;
`(4) individuals selling horses or other equines at auctions are seldom aware that the animals may be bought for the purpose of being slaughtered for human consumption;
`(5) the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture has found that horses and other equines cannot be safely and humanely transported in double deck trailers;'; and
(3) by striking paragraph (8) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) and inserting the following:
`(8) the movement, showing, exhibition, or sale of sore horses in intrastate commerce, and the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation in intrastate commerce of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, adversely affect and burden interstate and foreign commerce;'.

(c) Prohibition- Section 5 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1824) is amended--

(1) by redesignating paragraphs (8) through (11) as paragraphs (9) through (12), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after paragraph 7 the following:
`(8) The shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of any horse or other equine to be slaughtered for human consumption.'.

(d) Authority To Detain- Section 6(e) of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1825(e)) is amended--

(1) by striking the first sentence of paragraph (1);
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) and as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and
(3) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) the following:

`(1) The Secretary may detain for examination, testing, or the taking of evidence--

`(A) any horse at any horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction that is sore or that the Secretary has probable cause to believe is sore; and
`(B) any horse or other equine that the Secretary has probable cause to believe is being shipped, transported, moved, delivered, received, possessed, purchased, sold, or donated in violation of section 5(8).'.

(e) Authorization of Appropriations- Section 12 of the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1831) is amended by striking `$500,000' and inserting `$5,000,000'.
This bill may have far-reaching effects on our members and their ability to buy and sell horses. Members may sell horses unaware of the buyer's intent with the animal and to where it may be transported, possibly resulting in legal ramifications for the seller. This legislation is vague and ambiguous and its passage could have far-reaching consequences. We urge you to contact the senators of your state and voice your opposition to this legislation and the funding to enact it. To contact your senator, telephone (202) 224-3121 and ask to be transferred to your senators' offices. When speaking with your Senators' office, please tell them you are opposed to Senate Bill 311 as written.
Congress resumes business on Monday, December 3rd. Please do your part and call on Monday!
AQHA PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE

Hay, FOB's!

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Just heard from Kat's father - Kat is home on antibiotics/nebulizer. All her hair has fallen out from the chemo. Her b'day is Dec. 8th and I am going to her party - nothing would keep me away. Thank you for your prayers and support. This little girl is one of the bravest souls, one of the brightest Lights I've ever met.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

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Family....if this is true about the bill MONDAY....Let us burn up the lines....(we will rest our fingers and let them burn up the lines Monday.....

The famous saying, "Praise the Lord, and pass the carrots."

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P.S.

A precious person emailed me this...if any of you are interested:
R.E.A.S.O.N. (Retired Equine Adoption Society Of The Northeast) is asking for anyone to mail a Christmas card with a $1.00 for their horses to help with food, etc.

Address:
Retired Equine Adoption Society Of The Northeast
RR2, Box 379
Harvey's Lake, PA 18618

Would it not be so nice to see all those Christmas cards everywhere.

Alex, my local cable company (sudden link) are not going to air the football game tonight. They are putting on tv the sports bars that will have the game here. sudden link had a dispute with the game. Am hoping Houston will have it so you can watch it. should be a good game. dallas (at this time) is favored by 4 points. ###so is the vote going to be on Monday? am really nervous about this.

Can anyone confirm that S311 is on the calendar?
Daryl??? Shelley, Debra???

We need some marching orders....we need to spread the word pronto.

reposting mine from last batch of Comments

I'm extremely unhappy with the quote from the vet at New Holland, quoted by Inside Edition, that HS is "a necessary evil." Suggest we include link to VEW site

www.vetsforequinewelfare.org

and VEW Press Release dated 10/9

http://www.vetsforequinewelfare.org/avma_stop.php

along with the IE link when we do the Media Blitz.

That's what I am doing. Do NOT want to send the IE piece "as is" without detracting from that "necessary evil" crapola. The VEW link does the trick. FROM OTHER VETS. I think this is VERY IMPORTANT, IMO.

###Jonnagrey,
Two years ago I had my 94 Ford Aspire in for a new fuel pump. (185,000 miles at that time). It took 6 months to get the pump. The gal at the desk got annoyed at my calls. One day she said, "Why don't you get rid of that thing". I called the owner. The gal was fired. I didn't want that to happen. That car is more valuable to me than a Mercedes 2 seater. The pump was the only major repair in its entire life. Car still runs. Still get 41 mpg. Starts up everytime. And pulls me in and out of the 650' deep Rio Grande Gorge 2 times a day, 5 days a week. It is approaching 220,000 miles.

This car cost $8000 when I bought it new. I love challenging this throw away society of ours. Don't you? My other one is a tank. 91 Montero. Everywhere I go in it, men stop me and ask if it's for sale. It is truly a jungle cruiser. But it looks great.

OK. I'm waiting for news of S311.

Apologies if this has been posted already...just received this article from one of our group and thought it powerful:

www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2007/11/167.shtml

Vets stunned at horse slaughter misinformation
November 29, 2007

This image from the VEW website shows a horse involved in the Texarkana Horse Transport Cruelty Case in 2006 (picture © Dixie Wilson/ARTEX). The story is outlined here.

This picture is of a horse at a livestock auction in Pennsylvania.
Veterinarians for Equine Welfare (VEW) was created by a group of veterinarians from all disciplines who are concerned about misinformation being transmitted to the public regarding the national debate on horse slaughter.
Members of Veterinarians for Equine Welfare (VEW) traveled to Washington, DC recently to meet with Members of Congress in support a ban on horse slaughter were taken aback by the apparent spread of misinformation on the issue.

"It is astonishing that opponents of a ban on horse slaughter have spread absolute mistruths about horse slaughter to Members of Congress and their staff. From the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) claim that ending horse slaughter will result in increased animal cruelty to the fantastic notion that horse slaughter provides a humane end for 'unwanted' horses, there is no data to support such positions - quite the opposite. This campaign of misinformation is contributing to the continued suffering of tens of thousands of American horses and as a veterinarian I object," said Dr. Nicholas Dodman.
Dr. Dodman and his group, Veterinarians for Equine Welfare (VEW), support passage of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (S. 311/H.R. 503), as does the majority of Americans and large sectors of the equestrian and veterinary world. The bill would prohibit the slaughter of horses here for human consumption abroad as well as their export for the same purpose.
While the slaughter of horses on US soil came to a halt earlier this year there has been an increase in the export of horses to Canada and Mexico for slaughter. Recent reports revealed that horses going to slaughter in Mexico are routinely stabbed to death with a "puntilla" knife and bled out while still fully conscious.
"The AVMA is part of a coalition misleadingly called the Horse Welfare Coalition," stated veterinarian Dr. Nena Winand, another founding member of VEW who went to Washington, DC.
"The coalition isn't about horse welfare, not a single welfare organization is involved. It's about making money at the expense of our horses and its members include many agribusiness trade industry groups like the American Meat Institute and the Kansas Pork Association," she said.
"In fact, the coalition's associated website, commonhorsesense.com, was originally purchased by a lawyer for two of the domestic horse slaughter plants and counts among its spokespeople Charlie Stenholm, former Member of Congress and current lobbyist for the slaughterhouses.
"While the AVMA and others decry the export of American horses to Mexico for slaughter they are partnering with the very companies that are actively buying and shipping horses to Mexican slaughter plants."
"It is absolutely disingenuous for anyone to oppose the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act in the name of animal welfare," Dodman said.
"Anyone who looks at this issue with a clear mind and open eyes can see that horse slaughter is cruel, through and through. I don't care if it happens here or in Mexico - it's cruel either way.
"Let's face it. Horse slaughter only exists because the industry makes money from it by supplying gourmet markets in Europe and Asia. We are working to set the record straight on Capitol Hill and to be part of the solution, not the problem."
More than 100,000 horses were slaughtered in the US last year at three foreign-owned slaughterhouses. Tens of thousands more were exported for slaughter abroad. The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act would end the practice of slaughtering American horses for human consumption abroad. The bill (S.311/H.R. 503) currently has 37 cosponsors in the Senate and 188 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Veterinarians for Equine Welfare (VEW)
Horse slaughter in the news

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I agree, CJ. Did you ever read the oath vets take? The idiot comment that vet made flies in the face of what they are supposed to do.

BTW - I am in true admiration of the people at vets for equine welfare. And I truly appreciate the books of Nicholas Dodman, DVM. (one of the founders of that group).

Dear Lord, please carry S311 through, and help us stop the unearthly suffering of our horses.

Can anyone confirm that S311 is on the calendar?
Daryl??? Shelley, Debra???

We need some marching orders....we need to spread the word pronto.

Posted by: cathypotter/california at November 29, 2007 5:31 PM

###
Cathy I have looked every where, can not find any thing. Hope Daryl are someone will show up with the time are date. Have finish with my Alabama faxing, now off to make some calls!

I wrote a letter to the AVMA a few days ago. Asked them why they weren't more compelled to get involved with the inhumane loading and transport of horses to slaughter, and why they didn't get much more involved with those 'plants'. And I said a few more things. The crux of the letter was centered on irresponsibility. And I asked them why they let this continue.

I am still waiting for a reply.

Just scanned thomas.loc.gov and senate.gov
for news on s.311 and didn't find anything so far...

ALTERNATIVE EXTRA CONTACT LIST (AWI/SAPL)

STILL no extra HAHS list available. Posting this good alternative list to work from, to use AFTER all the ABR Strategy (incl. MEDIA BLITZ) and State Group Directions are completed.

AWI/SAPL new Senate Target list - with contact info added. Deleting those from list who have already signed on to cosponsor.

Robert Bennett (R/UT) Ranking Member (i.e., senior R) on Senate Ag Approps
ph: 202-224-5444 fax: 202-228-1168

Jim Bunning (R/KY)
ph: 202-224-4343 fax: 202-228-1373

Richard Burr (R/NC)
ph: 202-224-3154 fax: 202-228-2982

Saxby Chambliss (R/GA)
ph: 202-224-3521 fax: 202-224-0103

Bob Corker (R/TN) - unknown quantity - he wasn't around when FY 06 Ag Approps came up for a vote
ph: 202-224 3344
fax: 202-228-1264

Elizabeth Dole (R/NC)
ph: 202-224-6342 fax: 202-224-1100

Judd Gregg (R/NH)
ph: 202-224-3324 fax: 202-224-4952

Chuch Hagel (R/NE)
ph: 202-224-4224 fax: 202-224-5213

Tom Harkin (D/IA) - Chair of Senate Ag Cmmttee ph: 202-224-3254
fax: 202-224-9369

Orrin Hatch (R/UT)
ph: 202-224-5251 fax: 202-224-6331

Johnny Isakson (R/GA)
ph: 202-224-3643 fax: 202-228-0724

John Kyl (R/AZ)
ph: 202-224-4521 fax: 202-224-2207

Gordon Smith (R/OR)
ph: 202-224-3753 fax: 202-228-3997

Jim Webb (D/VA)
ph: 202-224-4024 fax: 202-228-6363

####Debbie L.A.
I received an e-mail from Senator Landrieu's aide this morning about a couple things we are working on. She did not mention anything about a circulating rumor, and please everyone, it's a rumor, that S. 311 will be on the floor Monday. I returned her e-mail for an update and will wait to hear.
Remember, it's politics and rumors are part of the game.
Daryl

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Elizabeth Thompson - glad you are here.

I've got a few good rumors of my own concerning this whole issue, believe me. Some of them are far less than savory. At any rate, as far as the Senate moving off their well-endowed rear-ends, I'll believe it when I see it. Can you detect a little cynical bent to my tone?

A few days ago someone posted they had talked with Senator Obama's office and that they were told the senator sent a letter of support to Senator Landrieu saying Obama wouldn't co-sponsor but did send a letter of support.

I just talked with the ag aide I've been working with and he said they had not sent a letter of support. He said the senator's position has not changed and he still supports the bill.

He also said his office has been receiving calls in support of the bill and many have asked that the senator send a letter of support to Senator Landrieu!

We need to keep this up, call and e-mail requesting either co-sponsorship, mentioning that Senator Durbin is a co-sponsor, or at least send a letter of support to Senator Landrieu's office!

Senator Barack Obama - 202-224-2854

Daryl

Let's pretend the vote is on Monday, and really slam them.

Nice race for Veiled Reference. The horse on the lower left at the beginning of the video wanted to run also. Poor guy.

Joan,

My Christmas card to R E A S O N is going out today.

Thank you.

As soon as it was posted about a vote on Monday I sent an email to our fearless leader Steph Breaux. She has been on the phone and this was her last response:

Hi Cathy:
As of right now, no one has any verification of a vote on Monday. They think it got started because of the AQHA email and the fact that Congress returns on Monday. John will continue to check and will call me if anything changes.
Steph

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Carleen....thank you....
I mailed a couple of Christmas cards, too.....
Hay Folks, the cost of a stamp, a Christmas card, and ONE DOLLAR!!!!!

We help HORSES.....

New Update!!!

Keep up the great work!!!

ahhhhhh, got my horsey fix today! Probably shouldn't have worn a white tee shirt. Now it's got grass stains all over it!

Thank you Daryl for that clarification on Obama. Have been trying to get an answer every day I call.

Roll Call!!

I have just finished making all the calls on today's list. Since I didn't get to call on Tuesday, I also made those calls.

Thank you everyone who is working so hard to get this bill moved along.

Go FOB!!

Extra Thurs. 11/29 National Target List (HAHS)

PREFACE/Heads-Up

Per Daryl Smoliak's feedback/ request: Ask the Senators who may support (plan to vote for) S 311 but don't want to cosponsor, to send a brief "letter of support" to Senator Mary Landrieu, sponsor and promoter of the Bill.

Here's something to add to ALL your contacts please - and the 800 numbers for your convenience on all calls.

IMO - convey the website www.vetsforequinewelfare.org to all your contacts (INCLUDING MEDIA BLITZ) - ask them to look at Press Release dated 10/9 at the VEW site; here's the direct link to the PR:

http://www.vetsforequinewelfare.org/avma_stop.php

If long distance charges are a problem, use these DC 800 numbers and ask for the legislators by name (or ask for extension, last 5 numbers of each legislator's office phone).

800-828-0498

800-459-1887

800-614-2803

You know the drill - don't address this list until AFTER you have followed today's ABR Strategy - INCLUDING TODAY's MEDIA BLITZ - and the instructions of your Group Leader (and if you don't have one, get one, or become one!) - contact our intrepid State Group co-ordinator, Stephanie Breaux sbreaux1@verizon.net

AND use the CURRENT/NEW Talking Points from ABR Strategy when contacting this extra HAHS list as well as when contacting the ABR daily lists of Senators: (NOTE NEW SUGGESTION/ CAVEAT FROM ABR STRATEGY, JUST BEFORE Prior HS History above the LIST OF REPRESENTATIVES below.)

1. Let [the legislators] know that two of the slaughter houses in this country are closed permanently [since January], and the third (Cavel) has lost their appeal and [is now also closed]. It is URGENT that we now get this legislation passed to STOP THE TRANSPORT of horses to Canada and Mexico. It's VERY important that you stress the cruel and inhumane way these horses are transported. Now is the time to focus on the fact that closing down our slaughter houses is NOT enough but that we must pass this FEDERAL legislation to stop the transport of American horses for slaughter.

2. Let your Senators know that we NEED them as co-sponsors for S311 to get this on the calendar and to the floor for a vote.

3. Tell your Congressman that we need their cosponsorship for HR503 to get this bill out of committee and to the floor for a vote.

4. Dispel the "unwanted" horse theory. Read John Holland's information for more talking points.

5. Closing of all three slaughter houses in the United States helps to reinforce our efforts. We can now dispel the idea that American jobs will be lost due to the end of slaughter. Only Mexico and Canada will now profit from OUR horses being slaughtered!! This is a very important point and one that you should all make when talking to your legislators.

Rhetorial Question Du Jour:

ANY EXTRA TIME/ENERGY/PASSION FOR THE HORSES?
Here is today's (Thursday 11/29) extra National Target List from HAHS (Humanity Against Horse Slaughter). These legislators are targeted by other groups on specific days, so our voices add to the impact.

Don't forget to mention S 311 to the Senators and HR 503 to the Representatives; ask them to cosponsor - and please use the Talking Points from the current/new ABR Strategy (posted above), reasons why to support the end of horse slaughter and export for slaughter NOW.

Changed Circumstances call for a Fresh Look with an Open Mind.

The closure of Cavel is a HUGE changed circumstance.

PLEASE NOTE: Per the ongoing ABR national strategy "...[I]t is important when you make your calls, you request they support and VOTE YES for ANY legislative measure that will ban horse slaughter and export for slaughter. In addition to the Daily Call List, please contact your own senators and representative with this message."

adding this CAVEAT from recent ABR Strategy:

"Remember…….these calls are to gain co-sponsors and support for HR503 and S311. As difficult as it is, please concentrate on the transport of the horses to slaughter more than the conditions in Mexico. We can’t let anyone who in not well informed come to the conclusion that it would be better to have the plants in this country because of the conditions in Mexico."

PRIOR HS HISTORY - ALL the Reps. on this list cosponsored HR 503 last time; and ALL these Reps voted YES on HR 503 last session. All voted YES on HR 249 earlier this session, EXCEPT Rep. Regula (Ohio) who voted NO (noted below).

In addition to using the ABR Strategy spiel posted above - IMO -

THANK them all for voting YES on HR 503 last session, and remind them that the Bill passed in the House but was never enacted because the Senate counterpart Bill (S 1915) died in a Senate Committee last year - and so the Slaughter/Export Ban needs to be enacted THIS session.

THANK them all (EXCEPT REP. REGULA of OH) for having voted YES on HR 249 earlier this session; remind them that this protects ONLY wild equines, and we still need HR 503 for the rest of them and to end export.

THANK them all for having cosponsored HR 503 last year - chide them (respectfully), why not now? Remind them that with the export situation as it now is (with the closure of ALL HS plants within the US) the need to cosponsor is even GREATER now than it was last year.

MICHIGAN
Representative Vernon J. Ehlers
Fax: 202-225-5144 Phone: 202-225-3831
2182 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-2203

MISSISSIPPI
Representative Bennie G. Thompson
Fax: 202-225-5898 Phone: 202-225-5876
2432 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-2402

NEW YORK
Representative Nydia M. Velazquez
Fax: 202-226-0327 Phone: 202-225-2361
2466 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-3212

Representative Louise McIntosh Slaughter
Fax: 202-225-7822 Phone: 202-225-3615
2469 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-3228

OHIO
Representative Ralph Regula (voted NO on HR 249)
Fax: 202-225-3059 Phone: 202-225-3876
2306 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-3516

PENNSYLVANIA
Representative Phil English
Fax: 202-225-3103 Phone: 202-225-5406
2332 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-3803

IF you've done the ABR Strategy list AND TODAY'S MEDIA BLITZ and State directions and the above list and STILL want to do more - you can go to DB message 15321.10 for a target list from AWI/SAPL from which the HAHS special contact list of Senators is derived.

Please post at the DB thread at message 17331.1
and/or here at ABR Comments if you have any further info about these legislators; and please post any feedback re your contacts today.

THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR THE HORSES! GO GET 'EM.

Do it for GEORGE and JOHN and BARBARO
And all the ONEs we never got to know . . .

STILL LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

Alright then:) My 'stinkin' faxes ARE sent! Later than usual this day, but they are SENT:)

I added Senator Casey to my list....and will fax him each day unless Daryl thinks that to be 'excessive'....I will find out about that...

I haven't had time to read past #21 this morning....(it IS still morning, just barely, in the West Wing)...Everyone, have a good afternoon!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Anna in TX.,
It is even worse when they drink and have dirt on their noses and use your chest as a napkin.I don't wear white to to barn anymore.

Renee...worse? lol, it isn't bothering me a bit...these grass stains are trophies!
proof of the therapy, and all that!

And we wear them proudly for the world to see. :)

Elizabeth Thompson, I felt the same way when I read the artical on DB. I spent today e-mailing every Senator in DC, that has not co-sponsored a copy of the artical. It took forever, but I got it done. This has to end!!!!!!!

As long as no one has found 311 on the vote block for Monday that is both sad and glad we didn't get broad sided I trust no one in Gov. no know where their butt is most of the time. The original post at horseadvise.com still says Monday but what it maybe is the big AQHA push on Monday so we push back, very hard!

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

And more love, too, to all "The Heavenly Herd", you know you take me to where angels walk!

Holding hands, paws, hooves . . . . with all here, always with love, hugs . . . .always with prayers.

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HARRIETTE - my hugs to you, I am so very sorry about your friend, your loss. . . . Love you.

JONNA GREY - you really rock!!

ALEX - thank you for posting the clip of VEILED REFERENCE!
The horse who just wanted to sit with you in the gate this a.m. down there - I'm sure he/she was just so overwhelmed with awe to have YOU on board, he/she just couldn't think of anything else! :)

ALEX - you took us all with you when you visited Barbaro at NBC, you truly did, I hope you have a chance to meet Mr. Favre!

TO NIKITA - the Horse Loving Husky: Your "mum" reports the (CT) Thames was choppy this morning - I hope you have your lovely warm "winter robe" on dear girl as you snooze on river watch today!

Love to all,
Lou Ann

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

WELCOMES ANOTHER NEW MEMBER

WELCOME SUSAN !!!!!!!

IN THE FIGHT FOR THE HORSES~~~~~~~~~~~

JOAN

HI Everyone. Some of us are planning to get together at Sam Houston racetrack on Dec 1 (Saturday) and meet Alex and watch the Stakes Races. So far its Julie, "Mysaint"(possibly), and me. Anyone else want to join? Post time for the first is 7pm. I hope its not cold.

yes ma'am, Renee, we do! And I'd rather be laughed at for that than other things I could think of!

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Cindy
Yes your right!
If the big AQHA push is on Monday, so we push back, very hard in a BIG way.

Would love to be there when the Rep's and Senators get back on Monday and see all the Faxes, messages and voice mail! :)

MEDIA BLITZ has anyone received news if it's going to be picked up and aired again? I didn't receive a conformation it was received at all. Did any of you?

Anna,
I like to say I was a horses napkin or kissed by a horse and watch the reaction. Gotta have fun in life.

your not going to believe it

Found this on the DB

Debbie; Oh good grief!!!

Renee, I'll try that one!
makes it sound like you were doing them a favor..lol

Goodnight Barbaro

ACN....we know that...and we are happy you are pain free. Run, Barbaro, run....and know we will always love you.

Goodnight Family/Fans of Barbaro

Thank you for this day. Thank you for this beautiful family.

Please call, fax, email.

Also remember the rescues, the ones suffering human or animal, our wildlife and our family, of love and care.

Have a beautiful evening.

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Alex....enjoy yourself.
Tim and Fair Hill...we thank you.
Our precious Fallen Angels...we are here, I promise we are going to get this bill passed.

###Alex, thanks for posting the video of Veiled Reference's race. She sure did motor right on by everyone, sort of slowed to check out the grandstand and then took off again. What a girl. Tim must be very happy with her and she will be one to watch.

Judy

Harriette,

Just read the posts and found out about your friend. I am so sorry. Prayers are coming your way--and hugs.....

Kathy and the girls

Debbie,
That was on the DB?

Anna,
I had peppermints and nickermakers in my pockets. Hehehe

re-posting (from Wednesday)

R U ready? Got plenty of Kleenex?

Here is MaryL's tribute video commemorating the 6 month birthday of Misty's colt, Bobby's Spirit, at MHR. Relive those moments on MareStare and see where this sweet earth angel is today.

Presenting, the second baby born of the first FOB rescue:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2542812390995822047

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

Posted by: C. Jaffe at November 28, 2007 8:34 PM

re-posting

Famblee

Y'all know that I am a tad bit attached to Miracle Horse Rescue. I just viewed Mary's video and it is a 10. It's more than a 10. I fell in love with Misty the day I met her. She is kind and patient. I guess you'd have to be if you were a baby machine like she was. She's pretty much seen it all. Her son Spirit has his Mom's character. Check out the video and bring the kleenex box. I can see Barbaro in hevvin, his chest puffed out, so proud of his Legacy.

Posted by: cathypotter/california at November 28, 2007 9:04 PM

I have called, faxed, prayed for S311 and FsOB everywhere, and now I am off to the gym. God bless all of you, and God bless Barbaro.

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Lynda Pellitteri
He makes it sound like it's nothing, fatten them up and send them across the borders. Make that money and it is big money we are fighting. Think about this a horse weight around 1000 LB’s at the auctions they cost .40 a LB’s on the hoof. $400.00 to buy that horse. But horse meat sales around $20.00 a LB overseas that’s $20,000. Unbelievable! Like Joe said the KB’s are laughing all the way to the bank.

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Hay, Debbie, I emailed the sons of @#*!#@ !

No matter how hard we've worked up to now, let's take this S311 rumor to encourage us to work even harder and get these bills passed.

KEEP CALLING KEEP CALLING KEEP CALLING

Joy

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Joy yes, yes and yes

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Barb AZ
What did you say? LOL!!!

Debbie L.A. and Lynda,
We have a new gelding who is very emaciated 300 pounds under weight. The sweet boy will be well feed,loved and cared for until he is adopted by a good family. If not he still gets royal treatment.

I would love to have it out with that ba*%(#@. That made sick.

reposting

##Shelley A
CBS networks and see if we can get any of them to pick up the story. Are we going to do this each day? Not that it takes much time but I have MEDIA BLITZ for two days in a row now. I don't like what the vet has to say. But if that is what you wish I am on it! And I didn't send it to the senators and congress for what the vet said! Slaughter is a necessary evil! That plays right to my senators and Jo Bonner.

Posted by: Debbie L.A. at November 29, 2007 1:24 AM

It's for this reason that I am adding the VEW info along with the IE link when doing the Media Blitz.

I'm extremely unhappy with the quote from the vet at New Holland, quoted by Inside Edition, that HS is "a necessary evil." Suggest we include link to VEW site vetsforequinewelfare.org and VEW PR dated 10/9

http://www.vetsforequinewelfare.org/avma_stop.php

along with the IE link when we do the Media Blitz.

That's what I am doing. Do NOT want to send the IE piece "as is" without detracting from that "necessary evil" crapola. The VEW link does the trick. FROM OTHER VETS. I think this is VERY IMPORTANT, IMO.

Good night everyone,
You are awesome and fighting for the right cause.

Harriette,
My thoughts and prayers are still with you and will be.

Barbaro,
I just love you and miss you so much. I was talking about your beautiful eyes last night. Sleep well friend.

Alex,
Thank you for all you do, wish I could be there I would give you a big Yee Haw.

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Yes Renee on the DB

Alex

Thanks for that bluelink for Veiled References winning race....what a beautiful girl!!!! She made it look so easy....I really enjoyed thst!!!

Someone bluelink Marys video of Bobby's Spirit and Misty...PLEASE??????

Keep Calling....GOD is on our side!!!!

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Debbie, sorry, can't repeat it ! (LOL)

We have too stop over breeding-whether it be horses or dogs or cats. I used to show Labrador Retrivers and one time I let a champon have a litter of pups. Mst of them were sold before they were born. The others I tried my best to send them to good caring homes (told them I would at anytime take them back if it didnt work out). 90% of the homes were good and about 10% turned out to prove me wrong. Then I couldnt find them -I checked on them for a couple of years. After her first litter I had her spayed which ended her show career. cant show a dog that has been spayed or neutered in the show ring. so I retired from showing. It is a big problem and getting worse. Overbreeding has to stop no matter what kind of animal it is. well, didnt mean to go on a tirade here. I just feel all animal owners have a ife time responsibility for caring for the animals they bring into this world. well, you all know this already. ###I live in AQHA country and they are powerful. we have to beat them. even if our fingers get paralized and we lose our voices.

Mary video

Hope it works, Marys video of Bobby's Spirit and Misty

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C.J
That is what I did, faxed both VEW info along with the IE to the senators. Didn't blitz today.

Good night all

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Hi All: I have a couple of questions.

1. Is there a list of legitimate horse rescues? The reason I am asking is my husband donates to one and I want to make sure it's legit.

2. Is there any way of finding out if a veterenarian is part of the VEW? I went on the website but I only saw a few vets on the list.

Thanks all and have a great night.

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UNKLEALEXBROWN2TALL2BAJOCKEY...enjoy the game tonight! Even though I'm a Cowboys fan, may the best team win - I am anticipating a fantastic game!

Good evening, fellow Fans!

Today's list has heard from Maine, so once again I can sleep guilt-free. However, I am bummed to find that I cannot watch tonight's football game, being one of the many households served by Time Warner, who refuses to ante up for NFL Network. However, the S.O. is even more bummed and may desert me for the closest bar with a dish! Ah, well...there will be more games and I admit to not being even an average football fan. Still, this has the makings of a good one.

Alex - really enjoyed Veiled Reference's race. What a game girl she is! I loved watching her blow by the boys. And I see Redaspen is entered in a stakes race at Calder on Saturday, so she must have recovered from whatever was ailing her.

Paryers and good wishes to all in need.

Marg
Prooud Fan of Barbaro forever

HELLO FOBS, THIS IS A FORWARD FROM LENNY & JOHN HOLLAND THAT HAS SOME GREAT INFO. MANY OF YOU PROBABLY GOT THE EMAIL, BUT THIS HORSE SITE IS REALLY GREAT. :>)

LOVE,
CHERYL G

TEXAS HORSE TALK

ONE MORE TIME--- :>)

TEXAS HORSE TALK

Hi, Lorraine

My DH has been involved in the VEW Assoc for some time now, and to date, it is anonymous. Not to be subversive, but because they're not focusing on that area of the organization right at the moment, as it is REAL grassroots, and because the task at hand is so important and time consuming. For that matter, it's kind of like us. We know who we are and that's pretty much it, with the exception of a few like Daryl and those who are really out there, as they say.

Funny thing is, many don't even KNOW about VEW yet. They're opposed to the AVMA position, but they aren't aware there is a real organization in the works that opposes the AVMA stance and wants the Senate and the AVMA to know it. It's a perfect opportunity to get vets involved and ask them to support VEW.

How's my favrit Coby boy? :)

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CHERYL G - thanks for that link to absolute brilliance (as usual) from John Holland!

10 months ago today our WONDERFUL Barbaro went to equine heaven. I'll remember this day forever not just because of Barbaro but tomorrow is the 10 month anniversary of my WONDERFUL Mother's death. I miss her terribly.

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Rosemarie,

May happy and comforting memories fill your day tomorrow. May you also surround yourself with loved ones... both near and far, there...and here.

Take care Rosemarie. xxoo

Hiya, FsOB! I'm going to see if I can find anything out about Monday by checking on the Congressional Web site later tonight. I just read that ghastly notice that Debbie L.A. found which I think was written by someone associated with "Billings Livestock". Egads, why don't those amoral individuals see that they're endorsing a very slippery moral slope - and all in the name of greed! Using their logic, why aren't they rounding up stray dogs and cats and selling them to people in Asia who eat canines and felines? And there's probably still cannibals somewhere on earth - when will the Billings Livestock folks ask to begin sending them 'dispossessed people'? People who manifest such greed are a disgrace to our country's reputation in the world. Is nothing sacred? Is nothing of our own worth protection? Is everything in America for sale? Geez, I need to go upstairs and consider a 2nd glass of red wine before I go off on a "Julia Sugarbaker" type rant. Mea culpa! RMH

#### To Harriettte, thinking of you as your grieve for your friend's passing.
To Renee: Yes, it was definitely a 'brrr' morning here along the coastal section of eastern CT.
To Jonnagrey: Congrats on the arrival of your home computer. The librarians will be missing you, it sounds like they were very kind.
To Lyn G.: I hope that little Kat's pneumonia resolves quickly. It breaks my heart to think of a little girl with special health care needs having to deal with chemo.
To Lou Ann: Nikita asked me to tell Tante Lou Ann thanks for her kind wishes. I need to go upstairs and brush her tonight with "the Furminator". Her Winter coat is really coming in and my late Grandfather George (whose ancestry was Cherokee) would say, "It's going to be a bad Winter, based on the coat that she's getting in."
She was baying along with a Three Tenors rerun on PBS last Saturday. Kita has never done that before and it was a total scream! I wish we could've filmed it. ####

Hi Laurie! Thank you for writing to me last night. I'm so glad that dear Bart is doing so well. Regards to Montego and Nipper as well.

Have a nice evening, and dream sweet dreams of Barbaro.

Love,
Kathy S.

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TOTALLY off topic....I don't know about any of the rest of you here....but I take 'serious' offense to the Miller Lite commercial showing that beauuuuutiful Dalmation Doggy 'forsaking' those MORE beauuuuuuuuutiful Budweiser HORSEYS for the miller lite TRUCKKKKK????? WHAAATTTTT???

OH! I HOPE the adverstising guys at Budweiser come back with a reallllly GOOD 'come back'....like that doggy coming HOME to those beauuuuuutiful horseys with his tail between his LEGGIES!!!! I HOPE he discovers he has made a TREMENDOUS mistake!!!!

Nancy, CT...YOU are a COWBOYS fan???? ohhhhh, Nancy, Nancy, Nancy....:(

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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LYNNE BROWN - does this mean I'm on your s*** list now? I certainly hope not...

Actually I started out way back in high school as a NY Giants fan, which makes more sense geographically, but my son has been a loyal Cowboy fanatic since he was 6 or 7 years old (through good times and very bad), and I've sort of "adopted" the Cowboys as my team....HATE the (also geographically sensible) Patriots!

Please, please forgive me - I DID fax every single Senator this week!!

And rumor has it that Sally, formerly of Key West and now of Pahrump, is also a Cowboys fan!

I think UnkleAlexBrown2tall2bajockey is NOT very happy right now...

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Hi Kathy S.,

Bart is something else!

One of my co-workers suffered the loss of a brother last Wednesday, a very tragic accident.

This co-worker, Tom, has always teased me about my love of Bart so Bart and I have decided to use this to Tom's advantage.

I have been exaggerating my sweet talk to Bart and hanging on the "Oh HU-neys" and giving him extra hugs and Kathy pats, opening doors and wishing him a nice snack, sweet dreams before naps, etc.

We are so blessed to have Bart with us. Tom is smiling...genuine smiles. He's laughing. He's joining in the fun.

Tom's hurting. He always smiles but yesterday and today they were "real" smiles. Because of Bart.

I gave Bart extra kisses before I left for home tonight. But not for Tom's sake. For mine...and my love for Bart.

Saturday we are expecting 7-8" of snow. I am hoping to get up to the farm to see if Montego will "paint"! Please wish us luck!!

My little 11-year old friend in my life, Morgan, is planning to help. I asked her if she wanted to see if her horse, Kid, would paint her a picture...her face lit up!

I'll be treating Nipper to plenty of goodies on Saturday. He's so cute! When he sees me now, he tosses his head and starts prancing, doing a low neighing sound...and creating memories for me to fall back on.

Thank you for asking Kathy. Thank you.

Good night to you and many sweet dreams...of Barbaro.

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Nancy, CT...:) Well, since you DID fax ALL the Senators this week....and it's your *SON'S* team....no, I won't put you on my *...t list!! lol!

I was SO excited early on when the Packer RANNNNNNNNNNNNN 'LICKITY SPLIT' ALLLLLLL the way down into the "land of quick-six"....but it has decidedly changed since THAT play...it's EARLY in the game though...lots of time left. Poor Brett...his ARM!!! Dang!!!!

I still love ya, Nancy....I do...I'll get past this, I'll work on it:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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IMPORTANT...

Paul Sorvino is our friend!

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages/?msg=17355.1

Ro & Brady

Wouldn't it be cool if Brett Favre's cousin would get on board the anti-slaughter movement, and get BF.....?

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YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY:) In the END ZONE...WHAT'S THISSSSSSS??????? A PACKER HAS INTERCEPTED THE FOOOOOTBALLLLLLLLL????? A PACKER??????

YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's *GLOATING* Friend in CA

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Shamelessly *GLOATING* :)

ohhhh, I know, I am SO 'bad'....I cannot HELP it!!! :)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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LYNNE - I'm sweating it out over here, but the biggest concern is Favre's arm! He has that unbroken string of #? games played, and I still haven't heard about his injury...

Nancy, last I heard, it is a 'bruised' arm...I just 'tellya' these kind of games could be responsible for me havin' a HEART ATTACK :-0 I had to leave the room for a bit, 'cause 'your' boys are toooooooo close to the end zone and soooooo little time left in the game:/ aaarrrgggghhhhhhhh!!!! :/

I know what you mean about ### of games played, I remember him when he wore 'invisible' braces on his pearly whites:) and I always wanted to bring him home, sit him up on the kitchen counter and feed him PB&J's :) lol!!! He has grown into quite a handsome more 'mature' looking man:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Oh PIDDLE....The Cowboys are my 'nemesis'...PIDDLE...and MORE PIDDLE:/

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Goodnight, ABR Famblee....Sleep well, wake refreshed...tomorrow is another day! Another day we can *MARCH* forward to help those horsesssssss.....ALL those horsesssssssss!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

MaryL
Thank you for the lovely video ...I so enjoyed watching Misty and Spirit....his name really suits him !!!I think that our Big Guy is looking down and smiling....

HUGS and love

Dear Lord tonight one of your very special little angels named Kat needs to feel your love and strength!! Bless all those entrusted with her care...
Comfort MaryS and Harriette in their time of need We ask these things in your name and for your glory ...Amen

Goodnight ALL...HUGS and love