Morning skritches to the BBH, Sir JH, Gorgeous G, and all of the rest of the Heavenly Equines...

On their behalf, down below, we have:

MORNING POST, SHELLEYA, DEBRA, WI

STRATEGY FOR WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5

EVERYONE…. please follow the link below to the Paul Sorvino thread where we are collecting letters from FOBs asking Paul Sorvino to help us get horse slaughter out to the public via national television. Mr. Sorvino will be hand delivering all of our letters and other materials to production companies this week in hopes of getting some airtime on a major network to tell America the truth about horse slaughter.

It is my understanding that the Tuesday meeting was postponed due to weather. So, if you haven’t yet done so, please take a few minutes to write a letter. The official tally as of now is 229 letters received. Many thanks to Lucille who is working so hard on this project.

http://forums.prospero.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=AlexBrown&msg=17355.153

CONGRESS IS BACK IN SESSION…….KEEP THOSE PHONES RINGING!!!!

Call List for Wednesday.

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

Gordon Smith (OR) ph: 202-224-3753 fax: 202-228-3997 Aide: Cort Bush

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

Robert F. Bennett – UT Phone: 202-224-5444 Fax: 202-228-1168 Aide: Tyler Owens

Richard Burr - NC Phone : 202-224-3154 Fax : 202-228-2981

Saxby Chambliss – GA Phone: 202-224-3521 Fax: 202-224-0103

Judd Gregg - NH Phone : 202-224-3324 Fax : 202-224-4952 Aide Tim Litvin

New to the Senate – No Record

Jim Webb (VA) ph: 202-224-4024 fax: 202-228-6363 Aide: Trent Bauserman

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 December 5, 2007 1:57 AM

Hiya, FsOB! I am spreading the word that more letters can be sent to Lucille for Paul Sorvino's presentation on Tuesday of next week. Wishing each of you a most productive day! Peace, RMH

#### To Laurie H.: Thanks for the 'Bart report' from last night. I don't want to think what his blood sugar was after eating all the sugary coating of those cookies. He is quite the character! Hope you feel better today. ####

Good morning everyone, cold and snowing here in PA, be safe on the roads.

Keep calling, every call can make a difference, do it for the horses.

Have a great day.

Missing Barbaro!!!

It's taken me a couple days but I finally have my letter written to Mr Sorvino...here it is

Mr. Sorvino:

Thank you on behalf of the horses for being their voice and for taking a stand against the slaughter of America’s horses for human consumption. Horses are an American icon. They helped settle this great country, pulling wagon trains of pioneers in search of a new life .Horses have carried our soldiers in battle,carried supplies and mail, tilled our fields and enriched our lives. They deserve far better than to end up on a foreign dinner plate.

I grew up in the 50’s watching Roy Rogers and Trigger, Fury, My Friend Flicka, and so many of the great early westerns. Horses are synonymous with the Old West. How many of us wanted a pony or a horse when we were children and how many of us would be appalled to learn maybe our childhood friend had been slaughtered.

Slaughtered, Mr Sorvino, not euthanized in a humane way. Horses heading for slaughter are transported in the worst imaginable conditions. They are jammed into trailers without food or water, without being able to move. Some give birth in the trailers or on the slaughter plant floor. The conditions in the trailer are filthy, excrement everywhere, the smell of fear and death and hopelessness in the air. When I think of these conditions I can’t help to think of Word War Two and the genocide of the Jewish people. They, too, were transported in cattlecars without provisions only to arrive to their destinations to be killed.

Animals are sensitive to their surroundings They smell the fear,the copper scent of blood,they hear they squeals of pain from the inhumane head bolts used in their death,
We call ourselves a civilized nation? I think not. Gandhi said the measure of a nation is how it treats its animals. We fail.

We may not be able to change the world. Some cultures consider horsemeat a delicacy.
I find this revolting, but I cannot change it. We can however stop our horses from this tragic end. Let those countries east their own horses, ours are a sacred part of our history.

Thank you for your help. God Bless your efforts to educate the American public.

Sincerely,
Harriette Gill
Lexington, KY

Checking in - finished the list and sent my letter to Mr. Sorvino last night. Praying that he can get the attention to end this nightmare for our horses.

One year ago today!

Update 1137: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (monday night). Mrs. Jackson just called, and she had just visited. Barbaro was laying down when Mrs. Jackson arrived. As much as she tried to be very quiet Barbaro was soon up and ready for his Lael Farm grass.
update 11:30 am, tuesday, december 5

comments posted that day were 618

Lord God, wrap S311 in Divine Love and Divine Order. Open the heart of every member of the Senate to clearly hear the voice of the horse, and feel the Magnificent Spirit of the horse. Compel each member to immediately move S311 to the floor in a right and perfect way, and then vote with their hearts and their conscience for the highest good of all. Thank you God for Your mighty Presence in the passing of S311.

God Bless and Protect Us, and all of The Horses

Last post before the board "flipped" ........
re-post:

#### Attn: Night Shift !

Uncle Daryl has arrived in Washington DC ......
and is anxiously looking forward to meeting with your contacts .... getting their co-sponsorship or Letter of Committment to vote YES ...

He said ...... make the calls ..... email him ... help him to set appointments. So far ...... he has only one !!

My many frenz want to do the Yippy Skippy dance before 2007 ends ............ !

Gunner

shanamrdiv@yahoo.com Uncle Daryl's email

Posted by: sherry at December 5, 2007 5:41 AM

Amen!

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Debbie L.A.
A year ago today on my mind too...seems like yesterday. Hell, it was yesterday.
Prayers for all In the Fight today. Success and access for Daryl to our elected officials--some of whom will NOT be re-elected next time their terms come around due to their inattention to the issue of HS. Ha.

Send out a little prayer for Boxer and me this morning...we will be on our way to the Vet to see if he thinks this patch on his muzzle needs to be excized. There's not much extra skin on a greyhound muzzle...so I don't know how he's going to get enough clean margin without making Box look like he's curling his right lip....

Have him on Caisse's tea already because a few mast cells were found...anyhow. He just has to be OK. Just thinking of this has me in a sweat...we have been on this path so many times...my understanding "family" will say that I have so many dogs, "these things will just happen..."

(I once told my sister that the accepted response was "I am so sorry..." and that if she didn't have that in her heart, to just be quiet.)

GRRRR>

Who is it that said we make our own families? Yes, fambleeeeee.

OK so, keep calling, keep hoping. We are so close, and Daryl needs our support in DC so much. If you haven't written your Sorvino letter., PLEASE DO. It's so easy.

love you all. Be well, ttyl: j

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

God Bless ...Jonna

Prayers for dear Boxer may the Lord keep him well

Try not to worry???? Your Famblee is here and

We ..Get It !!!!

HUGS...we love you !!!

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Jonnagray prayers for Boxer and you this morning.

Daryl needs our support and prayers in DC too!

Well, I've now tried to log on as "Machbragal", my original name, and still cannot log on to comment on the Discussion Board. If that's not being banned, Alex, I don't know what is. Thanks alot.

Elizabeth

As a moderator I can ASSURE you, you've not been banned. What we can do is clear out the "machbragel" since it has a problem and reopen the "aniece" for you. Will this work for you?

All you had to do was email and ask. Several people have had problems with their log in names in the past. It does not mean they were banned.

Wendy

Thank you Wendy for helping Elizabeth!

That would be fine. I don't care which name you'd like me to use. I only switched names because I began receiving rather nasty emails from people affiliated with a certain "rescue" group and I was hoping to reduce that to some extent.

The December Miracle Horse Rescue Hay Drive is here. For December the prize is a beautiful pewter lapel pin depicting a horse that reminds us of the Percherons about to arrive at MHR. It comes with its own box with a picture of a mare and foal and a chocolate rocking horse. Tickets are 1 for $5.00 or 3 for $10.00.

There is MORE. As a bonus there is going to be another LEGACY PRINT offered as a prize. Tickets for this prize remain at 1 for $5.00 or 3 for $8.00

MHR December Hay Drive

Ro & Brady

Good morning everyone,
Debbie L.A., I read those and my heart just goes crazy and tears start to swell.

jonna,
Good luck with Boxer,sending him angels to guard him. Just a silly statement...if his lip curls he will look like Elvishound.Give him a kiss form Aunt Renee.

Good morning Precious Barbaro. I believe.

Good morning Gunner from Aunty Renee, I was showing my mom how handsome you are last night. Enjoy your day have fun.

Here.

((((Jonna & Boxer))))

###Jonnagrey, prayers to you and Boxcar.

Judy

Gang, this may be something of interest for you. Another way to raise rescue funding. :)

go to www.taosnews.com

towards the bottom, left hand side, click on "Belly dancing for cats". This dancing is quite common here. Looked upon as art.

Elizabeth,
It's set up and good to go. Next time if you need to change your username please notify Alex or me. We have a rule of only one username per individual.

Thanks.

Wendy

Bush the Texan scared of horses?
Dec 4, 2007

Alex Spillius filed a story back in September for the Telegraph newspaper (London) that included this interesting tidbit:

President Bush may like to be seen as a swaggering tough guy with a penchant for manly outdoor pursuits, but in a new book one of his closest allies has said he is afraid of horses.

Vicente Fox, the former president of Mexico, derided his political friend as a “windshield cowboy” – a cowboy who prefers to drive – and “the cockiest guy I have ever met in my life”.

He recalled a meeting in Mexico shortly after both men had been elected when Mr Fox offered Mr Bush a ride on a “big palomino” horse.

Mr Fox, who left office in December, recalled Mr Bush “backing away” from the animal.

”A horse lover can always tell when others don’t share our passion,” he said, according to the Washington Post.
Mr Bush has spoken of his fondness for shooting doves and cutting brush on his Crawford ranch in Texas, which he bought in 1999.

The property reportedly has no horses and only five cattle.

To be fair to President Bush, one does not have to be an equestrian to appreciate horses. And if you are not used to being around horses, it is wise to keep your distance. Nonetheless, do horse lovers and advocates need to worry how the President personally feels about horses?

It would be terrific if President Bush were a keen horseman like his idol, President Reagan, but not necessary.

When we recently asked a White House aide if he thought President Bush would veto the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act when it reaches his desk for signature, as has so often been reported, he commented he saw no reason why the President should veto it. “That’s just because there’s language in the Ag Appropriations Bill that the President said he would not sign if certain provisions were left in it.” The Agricultural Appropriations Bill has a provision that cuts funding for USDA inspections at horse slaughter plants. “To my knowledge, that simply was not one of them.”

According to the USDA and FSIS website, there are currently no USDA inspected horse slaughter plants operating in the U.S. for the purpose of export.

Joe at TB Friends

Enjoy all "The Adventures of Tim and Penny" What a great diary with Alex's stories and theirs. Interesting. Thanks alex Love to Barbaro

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LADY AT THE FENCE UPDATE!!! :)

Good Wednesday Morning, ABR Famblee....

I could stand it NO LONGER....I had driven past their home without stopping for the absolute last time....!!! I called horsemommy, she has been quite under the weather for weeks now with some horrid virus...but bless her heart, she said, "YES!!! COME RIGHT NOW, IT'S BEEN TOOOOOO LONG"!!!

I 'ZOOOOOMED' there! Armed with a two pound bag of baby carits and could HARDLY contain myself pulling down the drive INSIDE the fence!!!

Oh YES....*MISTER* was waaaaatttcccchiiinnng...and OH YES...He KNEW it was MEEEEEEE:) So did Rosie...but she suddenly needed to walk further out into the pasture because in her 'excitement' she had to peeeeeee:)

I unhooked those electric fence thingys and slid under the top one which stays 'plugged in' so fasssssst!!! *MISTER* was RIGHT THERE, FAMBLEE...IN MY FACE:) I fed him a few carits...got him into his pen..by the way, Miss Molly, the Black Labradoris from next ranch had seen me pulling in as well, and SHE loves those carits as much as *MISTER* and Rosie!!! So...Mister, Molly and I got into his pen...I got the gate closed and to his complete and utter disappointment, I LEFT his pen....(I had to get Rosie inside hers)....while I was giving her carits, I decided to help horsemommy and also give her some pellets...it was close enough to dinnertime...all the WHILE...I could hear *MISTER* nickering and nickering....wanting to know what in HELL I was doing inside his sister's stall....FEEDING HERRRRRRR??? What about "ME", I could hear him saying!!!! :)

I beat feet right back over to his pennnn...oh! Famblee!!! He has become even more 'MAJESTIC' than he was before!!! He has his beauuuuuuutiful 'winter coat'...it is long and shiny like the newest of pennies...and sooooooo INCREDIBLY soft..I cannot think....maybe Silk...fine silk!! He is growing his horsey 'beard' his blaze is white as snow now...all that danged 'tar weed' is gone 'til next Fall!!! I just 'LUSTED' over him....fed him some carits...fed him some pellets...went with horsemommy to the hay barn and brought him a flake of grass hay...fixed it in his manger...all 'fluffed' up nice:)

Poor *MISTER* he must 'blow' his horsey nostrils and lips...because that grass hay gets up his horsey nose!!!! I think he needs 'horsey benadryl'....:) It got all up in his forelocks and all over his beauuuuuuutiful face...I 'brushed it all away with my hands....he ate and ate...I smooooooooshed and huggggged and kisssssed and touched every INCH of his beauuuuuutiful body!!! Ran my hands down his legs and the fronts of his horsey hooooooves!!!! The curls which form on the backs of their legs...are most gorgeous right now:)

He was looking at me with those deep chocolate brown 'full of p&v' eyes....his eyes were SMILING REALLY BIG!!!! My face was SMILING REALLY BIG!!!
My HEART WAS SINGGGGGING REALLY BIG!!! I kissed his nose, I kissed his cheeks, I kissed his forehead....I skritched the outer edges of his horesey ears....He just LOVES when I do that for him:) I skritched his big beautiful horsey BUTT:)

Then I had to take my carits and go next door to see Miss Rosie....she got some lovings, too...and kisses and conversation:)

I could only stay about a half hour...it felt like 30 SECONDS:( The time FLEW by...I left with a promise to be back as soon as possible...I came home FILTHY and SMILING and SMELLING OF HORSEY:) I just 'hate' to have to wash my hands:(

Soooooo, dear Fambleeee:) There you have it, another few minutes of sheer and utter happiness spent with those two beauties...all because of *BARBARO*.....

Lynneladeeeattafens:)

Cowboy pedigree

Some great horses in his pedigree!
Love how they take off the owners name and breeders name.

Does anyone know if Daryl has seen Senator Casey?

If not, he it to call the office and speak with Sara.

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

DebbieLA...I remember the days of 600 or more posts. So many famblee members who don't post anymore. It seems that when BBH transitioned to Equine Hevvin many lost their purpose. I wish there was a way to bring them back, to remind them of his legacy that we are trying to fulfill.

The article regarding the incentives in Kentucky luring the AQHA breeders make me sick and perhaps explain why those Senators are not on board. Traitors!!!

Barb in Florida.....what do you think about scheduling Uncle Daryl to meet with Martinez armed with a letter requesting a letter of support to Landrieu? Isn't that what an aide said yesterday?

I have a unique position in that both my Senators and my Rep are all co-sponsors. DARYL NEEDS APPOINTMENTS GANG. PLEASE MAKE SOME CALLS AND GET DARYL IN TO SOME OF THESE OFFICES!!!!

Lynne,
Thank you for the great morning story. You are just a crazy woman...you remind me of me. Sane what is that? I don't understand that.Those horses sound wonderful to love you like that.

##Lynne Brown, Ohhhhhhhh, I just love your "Lady at the Fence" reports. I always smile and giggle and feel like I'm right there with you. What a time you have. Thanks ever so much for sharing.

Judy

I'm late getting to my computer this morning but
I am HERE. :>)

God bless Daryl and his efforts in D.C. and bless all of you who call and fax and email daily in this
hard job.

Barbaro never thought it was easy, but he tried anyway, all the time, and to his utmost, and let's use that as our inspiration.

Prayers to Boxer and may his exam have good results for him, and wishing comfort to Jonna.
Also , prayers to all peeples and furries here
who are in any kind of need.

Good morning everybody, and I'll begin my calling now, so see ya later. Bye.

Hi everyone:
There is some confusion and contradicting info on the board about Senator Obama and his position on S. 311. I have worked closely with his top aide who assures me that the senator will vote YES. He will not co-sponsor. The request has been made by the aide for a letter of support to send to Senator Landrieu's office. He said he will inform me as soon as he hears from the senator.
But making calls to this office is still a good idea. Not necessary to engage in conversation, merely say you support S. 311 and would like the senator to co-sponsor (even though we know he won't).
I've spoken with four of my DC contacts and they said the calls have picked up in the last two weeks. Great! Now let's pick it up even more!
Snowing here in DC. Average driving speed: 5 mph. Average speed for this congress to act on S. 311: 2 mph! So, they need to hear from us. We are the gas pedal!
Daryl

Let’s get the pedal too the medal for Daryl, and S311 call, fax and email!

##Lynne Brown love your post!

##

Renee`....Judy...:) I obviously 'lose' myself while there...I lose myself to the point of I'd like to climb inside *MISTER* and stay there FOREVER:) When I was writing this morning, I found myself 'right there' with them again...I had a picture of Molly the Black Labradoris GALLOPING LICKITY-SPLIT all the way across the pastures....with GLEE in her doggy eyes and a smile as big as my own!!! :) I could still 'feel' and 'smell' *MISTER* it was like being there all over again....so as happy as I am to read the two of you enjoyed....can you EVEN imagine my own *GLEE*??? :)

Daryl....I've got my 'PEDAL TO THE METAL' Mannnn!!! My stinkin faxes are sent...must re-try two...their machines are NOT ON??? :/ I'll call them!! :)

Be safe in the 5mph snowy streets...stay warm...we LOVE you, Daryl!!! So does *BARBARO*!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Good Mid Morning Barbaro

Watching your star last night...so bright and beautiful...run, painfree, and know we love you!

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL, LETTERS.

Time is running out...we need all of you to help us open the hearts and ears of our federal government.

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

Have a lovely day.

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Thank you Alex
Thank you Tim
Our Fallen Angels...we are here....moving forward.

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Cathy P
Yes many lost their purpose, and we need them.
Think I will look through my email address's and see it I can move some of them to come back.

AQHA all moving to KY. Gee some of the barns are bigger than my town! One gal has 600 hundred acres

THIS SENATOR NEEDS MORE CALLS.

Dear Carol ,

Thank you for contacting me in support of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. I appreciate hearing from you on this important subject.

Like you, I am concerned about the treatment of horses. They are a wonderful symbol of the history and culture of our country. You may be glad to know that I have voted for and helped pass legislation to prohibit federal taxpayer dollars being used for the slaughtering of horses for human consumption.

As you may know, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act places a permanent ban on slaughtering horses. It would prohibit: (1) slaughtering a horse for human consumption; (2) importing to, or exporting from, the United States horsemeat or horses for human consumption; or (3) selling, bartering, transferring, receiving, or distributing horsemeat or horses for human consumption.

When this bill was considered in the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee I voted against it because of concerns raised by groups who care, feed, and work with horses, including the American Medical Veterinary Association and th e Farm Bureau. However, I will keep your concerns in mind as I continue to follow this legislation and continue to work in the U.S. Senate to support the enforcement of humane treatment of horses and other animals.

Once again, thank you for contacting me to share your thoughts on this issue. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future with other issues important to you.

Sincerely,

Senator David Vitter
United States Senator

P.S. Please visit my webiste to sign up for E-Updates and receive regular email updates from me on the issues important to Louisiana families.

Carol Nichols.....

Vitter needs more than additional phone calls.....his wife knows all about that too I'm sure. I'd almost just assume FOBs didn't bother petitioning this guy; he lacks the character of Barbaro, not to mention he shares Senate duties in the State of Louisiana with Senator Mary Landreau, the sponsor of S311. I'm sure Senator Landreau has had her "say" with Vitter already on this issue, and probably to no avail I would think.

Still waiting for extra HAHS nat'l target list for today. Will have it up here & at the DB ASAP. Meanwhile I was looking around the DB and found something I want to pass on to ALL.

VERY IMPORTANT, all FOBs seeking to get S 311 / HR 503 enacted - PLEASE READ AND TAKE ACTION.

PLEASE ADD THESE CALLS TODAY AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - to get Daryl Smoliak scheduled for meetings with OH Sen Voinovich and some OH Reps.

Sorry if this is repetitive, I haven't read anything here yet today, but IMO this is an important mission for today and until further notice. The Sen and Reps below are from Ohio. I'm sure there are other legislators on Daryl's "list" re whom similar calls would help, but at this moment the only ones I can tell you about are these from Ohio.

crossposting from the DB [excerpt from message from Michelle Michelle GBI NE OHIO
http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=17450.23

[Please post any feedback re these calls, to that thread.]

For now please call the following and ask them to support and cosponsor S311/HR503 the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act and ask them to be sure to schedule a meeting with Daryl Smoliak, our grassroots representative working this week and next in DC.

Senator Voinovich-Jesse Walls Legislative Correspondent

Direct Line 202 224 7971 or toll free then ask for ext 4 7971

The request is now in the hands of scheduler Angie Youngen ask her to be sure to slot Daryl in.

Congressman Tiberi-Katey Clark
Ph: 202-225-5355

Congressman Regula-Gwen Senften
Ph: 202-225-3876

Here are Toll Free Numbers for the Capitol Building.

800 828 0498 800 459 1887 800 614 2803

Thanks so much, every call counts.

Michelle GBI NE OHIO

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KenZ
sorry I just email you, too come back.
I see your still here! LOL

Alex your called Mrs. Jackson, way cool.

All My Love And Prayers For You Angel Jonnagrey And Boxer. I Love You So a Lot.

Angelic
Glowing Light
Glowing Rainbows........

Affirmed

Yes, we are home, and yes I am sleeping with hounds and meds because there is a face-eating headache on board...

yes, Frank does think we need to take the mast cell nasty off his face...i told him about recent successes i read about online with pred and these shallow facial mast cell demons...he said, "okay, okay, i just don't want to know about it: 20 mg a day, and don't tell me."

He left the room with his fingers in his ears singing LALALALALALALALALALALLA at the top of his voice.

Merry Christmas. Damn.

Hi Debbie L.A.....

still here, yes, trying to help save horses in need...Believe in Barbaro! Glad you are here, too!

### some of us are still here- we just dont post much. Jen

Seek And Ye Shall Find

Wonders
Beautiful Signs
Visions
Beauty
Hope
Joy
Love
God's Divine Love
Angel Wings Glowing
Reaching You
Famblee
Angels
Special Blessings
To Feel
To Know
Believing
Seeing
All Very Beautiful Rainbows........

God's Light Of Love........

Highest Channel........Inspiration........

In Spirit........

Divinely........

Affirmed

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Jen and Ken Z glad your here and helping the horses!

Alex, Penny, Wendy and Tim
Many thanks for all you do.

I'm alittle green with envy that so many of you get to be around horses on a daily basis.

I have BUD, a 100lb black lab who sometimes gallops like a horse, but thats as close as I get.
(Sometimes to Bay Meadows or Golden Gate Fields) and of course my copies of Blood Horse and TVG.

Thank you all for the work you're to help our equine friends and their plight to live and enjoy a healthy, happy life.

Healing wishes to those in need.

To all those who are missing Barbaro today: Bob Costa's NOW on HBO last night paid tribute to a number of athletes who we lost in 2007. He emphasized that the list was not complete ... but right there in the middle of the segment was Barbaro ... winning the Derby and then a nice headshot with his "dates." Very moving, if you can see it on a repeat of the show.

Hi Everyone...
I've sent my letter to Mr. Sorvino, another of our heros. I was as usual inspired by Barbaro as with so many things I do now. I miss him. Hard to believe a year ago there was such hope for him. But he lives on in all of us with what we do.

Pam

Andy,

Nice to see another Dallasite post. Thanks for the heads up on the Bob Costas HBO show honoring Barbaro's memory, just as we all do.

Just received email back from Socorro, Verna and Michelle. They are helping in the fight, just don't post much. Yippy Skippy
Putting the pedal too the medal for Daryl, and S311 call, fax and email!

Hello everyone!!!

I just got off the phone with Mr. Sorvino regarding their first meeting today and he said it was a huge success!!! He said the producers were very receptive and agreed to watch some of the video footage of slaughter and the TV producers were appalled by what they saw. The room was filled with "Oh my God", "This can't be real", "Where is this" they just couldn't believe it!!!

Mr. Sorvino said a HUGE thank you is in order to everyone that wrote letters and he is looking forward to his next meeting this afternoon and the meetings for tomorrow!!! He said the producers couldn't believe all the letters when Mr. Sorvino put them out on the table "KEEP THE LETTERS COMING".

Thank you everyone:)

Lucille Matte

ROLL CALL!!

Just made all the calls on today's list. Thanks to everyone who is helping to stop this horrible practice. There is absolutlely NO reason for our horses to suffer this act of violence.

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Debbie L.A.

Here too. I still call. Don't post much anymore.

Extra Weds 12/5 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 vetsforequinewelfare.org to all your contacts - to counteract the position of the 2 big vet ass'ns. Links to their two latest antislaughter releases are in the DB post linked near the bottom of this Comment.

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 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 SENATORS 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. [NOTE - hidden portion of this post, in following post.]

Rhetorial Question Du Jour:

ANY EXTRA TIME/ENERGY/PASSION FOR THE HORSES?

Here is today's (Wednesday 12/5) 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 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."

PRIOR HS HISTORY - Per Daniel of HAHS - voted for the Ensign-Byrd Appropriations Amendment in 2005 but have not yet cosponsored S.311. We have also included the second cluster of Senators from the special contacting list provided by our lobbyists.

NEVADA
Senator Harry Reid
Fax: 202-224-7327 Phone: 202-224-3542
528 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-2803

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Senator Judd Gregg
Fax: 202-224-4952 Phone: 202-224-3324
393 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-2903

Senator John Sununu
Fax: 202-228-4131 Phone: 202-224-2841
111 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-2904

NORTH CAROLINA
Senator Richard Burr
Fax: 202-228-2981 Phone: 202-224-3154
217 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-3306

--- Special Contact List ---

KENTUCKY
Senator Jim Bunning
Fax: 202-228-1373 Phone: 202-224-4343
316 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-1703

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Senator Judd Gregg
Fax: 202-224-4952 Phone: 202-224-3324
393 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-2903

NORTH CAROLINA
Senator Elizabeth Dole
Fax: 202-224-1100 Phone: 202-224-6342
555 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-3301

OREGON
Senator Gordon Smith
Fax: 202-228-3997 Phone: 202-224-3753
404 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-3704

IF you've done the ABR Strategy list and followed State directions and the above list and STILL want to do more - you can help the Ohio group - pls see message 3 of the thread linked below or Post by C. Jaffe at December 5, 2007 5:13 PM - and THEN you can go to the DB, message 15321.10 (also linked in the thread below) for a target list from AWI/SAPL from which the HAHS special contact list of Senators is derived.

Please post at this DB thread

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=17519.1

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)

PS - Dear Famblee - Please try not to be discouraged - we have come so far - and all catpeople, throw a catnip party for your kitties, it's so much fun to watch! And I'm sure it's equally tough to stay depressed when playing with your dog . . . Love - CJ

Lucille,
What great news!

Hay Everybody we are being herd loud and clear. Finally!!!!!! We have Barbaro's voice.

Thank you God, Thank you Barbaro!

Lucille

Thanks. Your post gave me chills and a ray of hope.

Hay, FOB's!

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Greetings from snowy Chester County, PA. I am doing my daily communicating with DC right now. Had an emergency at the ranch (human, not equine) but was able to spend time with the boys once everything was calmed down. I even spent some time with El-Shakkah and she is such a lady. I adore her as much as the boys. The snow held off until I got home.

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Those caught in the snow, please drive carefully and get home safely. Prayers for you all.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

Hay Lyn,
Please keep the snow down there. Thanks!

Lucille thank you for the update on Mr. Sorvino and a HUGE thank you to you both!

TV producers were appalled by what they saw. The room was filled with "Oh my God", "This can't be real", "Where is this" they just couldn't believe it!!!
I too couldn't believe it!

Wish we could get the House of Rep's and the senate to watch it. Then the bills would pass.

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CAL your here great, post more often! :)

Debbie L.A.,
When I learned of this I couldn't believe this was being done to our horses either.

That is the reaction we need to get this attrocity finished once and for all. Shock, it works unfortunatley at the lives of our beautiful horses. Mr Sorvino, what an Angel we have in him.

All Glowing Beautiful Rainbows For Angels Lucille And Mr. Sorvino.

The Rainbow Of Hope.........

Angelic
God's Angels Speaking
Glowing Beautifully........

Affirmed

Keep going, Mr. Sorvino. What a guy!!!! We truly needed this.

Someday, as I sit in a wheelchair in a nursing home watching TV, I just know there will be a movie on called "Alex and the FOBs". And maybe due to lack of teeth or dementia, I won't be able to verbalize, but what a smile I'll have in my heart. Remembering. And we are still going.

Stay encouraged frens. We can put our 'side' out there. The other 'organizations' can't. We have the upper hand.

I am so happy to read all of the stories. I've come home a stinkin mess many times from fur baby duties. I just love it. Slobber on the shoulder, hair stuck together. Poo in the treads of the boots. I remember a time when I wore heels. I'm so priviledged to be smelly and dirty. And here.

Lucille, that is fantastic news!!! Thank you so much for all the work you've put into this. Anyone who has not taken the time to write to Mr Sorvino, please, please take advantage of this opportunity. The Senate may not be impressed by celebrity endorsement, but it is certainly our conduit to informing more people!

### Renee, Thank you for your post last night. I've always been here...reading... making my calls... just haven't posted much.

### Mary S thank you for your prayer. Thank you for being here.

####Sherry, Gunner is gorgeous... and gosh so smart! Love to you both.

#### I am enjoying the heck out of this snow!!!! Coffee in hand, Christmas music playing in the background, and this beautiful light blanket of snow covering the evergreens in the back yard... what could be better? I'm counting the minutes until I can pick up my little one and go play in what little snow we have!! Until then.... off to make more calls.

WE BELIEVE!!!

Rach

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Harriette:) YOUR letter is Fabulous!!! In all honesty, I had to 'skip' the part about how...I cannot read that part...but it is a wonderful letter...THANKS, Harriette:) You just ROCK, woman!!

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Lucille, Thanks for letting us know of the 'positive' reception to our letters...and there will be MORE letters, too! Thank you, Lucille, for all your effort and diligence in getting this information to Mr. Sorvino, so he can get it to the TV 'powers that be':)

This is just WONDERFUL for the HORSES!!!! Hang on you BEAUTIES....hang on!!! We ARE trying!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

### THANKS! Mr. Sorvino. We just have needed that all too important public voice who had the inside track to the right people. Maybe this is the opening of the red sea. Lets keep going. Jen

Ken Z,
I call the Senator's and then I sent them a e-mail daily, but with a response like his, I rather have not gotten one.

Daryl

The impact of watching a slaughter video is obviously immense. Is it possible to get Congress to watch these?

Roll Call - I'm reporting in. I made all my calls and got through to everyone. I'm early today because I wasn't in work - stayed with Den.

I read the news about Paul Sorvino's meeting - I hope and pray this will finally be the catalyst we need. Well done FOBs!!!

Janice
A forever FOB

Harriette, great letter as well as those posted by the FOBs. ###I really feel good about Mr Sovino and the TV networks. I believe if everyone in the U.S. could see the footage they would rise up. I really wish the stupid politicians could see it. ### Jonna, good thoughts for you and Boxer. what do people who dont get it do with their time? I have a longtime friend who doesnt Get It and she is gone to some society tea today. While I battle a shaking,slobbering, de-ranged dog over the new furnace sound. no where else I had rather be. ##Jen and Kenz. and all the silent ones who posted today let us hear from you more. You are our famblee you know.

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I called Joe @ TBfriends to ask if he would write a letter to Mr. Sorvino. He was sympathetic, but explained he really couldn't as he buys from KBs and he has to walk a fine line in order to buy/rescue more horses. Said some don't sell to him anymore. He's really pessamistic about the bills being able to stop horses going over the border and said he's never seen it this bad before with 2 and 3 horses in a pen at the feedlots. He's posted that on his website before. Can't blame him, his charter is to help horses.

We have to get congress to understand how despicable the horse killer industry is and how they really operate in an "underground" or "mob" type manner. And the USDA is party to it!

####Cathy Potter:
I've shown a couple videos to aides......and it surely does impact them. Do they pass on the impact? That's another question. I provide the link and ask that the senator view the video. Obama's aide has seen videos and he is so totally against slaughter and, as I mentioned, Senator Obama is a Yes vote and I've been told that he has seen videos.
It would be great to get all of them in a room, strapped into chairs and make them watch until they commit to a YES vote.
Daryl

Lucille -
That you for coordinating this effort and thank you for letting us know the reception Mr. Sorvino has received so far. That seems so encouraging. I'm sure the videos were very difficult to watch. I can't watch them. Knowing what is happening is enough to rip me up. I'm so glad so many of us wrote letters for him.

Again, thank you for how you and Mr. Sorvino have helped the horses....
Pam

Debbie T.,
It is called staying neutral so you get the animals to save and keep (clearing throat) everyone happy. Greyhound rescues do it also.

Daryl,
Lead me to the room...I'll help you.

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Alex!!! This just on Channel 3 (nbc) from Sacramento....:)

It was a cold day at Lambeau Field...a colder than normal December day...dozens of people shoveling snow from the stands for Sunday's game between the Raiders and Packers...(wanna make some REALLY easy money, Famblee....the Packs WILL WIN THIS ONE)...anyway, the commentator said they need 300 people to shovel the snow...they are paid $8.00 p/hour!!! And you know??? It looked really COOOOOL....I don't mean 'weather'....just really COOOOL:) How fun would that be, they have conveyor belts to carry the snow down to the bottom...of course, you must carry your snow shovel full of snow to the conveyer belts :-0 LOL!

It just made me think of you, unklealexbrown:)

GO PACKERS!!!!!!!!!! :)
Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Thanks Daryl

"In an ideal world" we would assemble them all together and sit them down to watch.....together.
I can just hear the "Oh My God's" and "How can this be?" Even Godlatte would probably gasp under his throat.

HEHEHEHE cathypotter I caught that. LOL

DebbieT

I understand Joe's position. But, I believe we need to get the legislation passed. Will that stop horses from being shipped across the border?? No. But, at least it will be illegal.

At least it is a starting point. Right now we have no teeth to stop this practice.

One battle at a time. It takes a lot of battles to win a war and I believe in the long term this is a war. Getting the legislation passed is just one battle.

Need ducktape

Thank you everyone!

One thing we have to remember is if the truth about horse slaughter is exposed on prime time major network television not only will the general public see the brutality to the horse the legislator’s family, friends supporters etc. will see. The viewing public will also see that congress has the power to stop it and has not.

Also the air time will generate more media attention.

Yes there will be some who illegally transport horses across the borders for slaughter but guess what we will be hot on their tails! Remember it will be ILLEGAL and remember the bill says this:

(Please note the words probable cause)

“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).”

We must all stand united and strong for the horse and we will win their fight to keep them safe from the evil doers.

Also, I sent an email out to Wayne Pecelle’s (President of HSUS) secretary this morning asking HSUS to send out an alert to their 10 million members to contact their legislators regarding the American Horses Slaughter Prevention Act and 1 hour later I received an email back saying “we will send out an email blast tomorrow”  Even if a small fraction of 10 million people act on this alert we will definitely give congress a jolt.

Lucille

upd8 from Lucille re Paul Sorvino project - feedback from his first meeting with producers,
crossposted from the DB
http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=17355.255

Hello everyone!!!

I just got off the phone with Mr. Sorvino regarding their first meeting today and he said it was a huge success!!! He said the producers were very receptive and agreed to watch some of the video footage of slaughter and the TV producers were appalled by what they saw. The room was filled with "Oh my God", "This can't be real", "Where is this" they just couldn't believe it!!!

Mr. Sorvino said a HUGE thank you is in order to everyone that wrote letters and he is looking forward to his next meeting this afternoon and the meetings for tomorrow!!! He said the producers couldn't believe all the letters when Mr. Sorvino put them out on the table "KEEP THE LETTERS COMING".

Thank you everyone:)

Lucille Matte

"A Horse that is slaughtered has NO chance of being rescued, a Horse in a field does." Lucille Matte

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I agree this is an all out war and passing the bills is just the beginning. I do think it will help. There are other things that can be inacted after the transportation is made illegal. Joe is in the trenches and only knows what he sees. He doesn't have access to the info we do because he has dial-up (painfully slow). I also think there maybe other reasons the feedlots he frequents are fuller. The numbers of horses going over the border doesn't seem to be any higher than the number of horses slaughtered last year in the U.S. Alot of people are being irresponsible now as horse owners because they treat them as a commodity. If the bills pass, it will be a big statement that they are worth more than that. It takes time to see attitudes of people change, but I do think it can happen.

Daryl, Ken Salazar needs to be hit hard if you have time to kill. He is pro-slaughter. One, because he represents an area that is big cattle country. Two, he thinks taking that option away from people limits their rights. Three, feels it will limit the value of horses for sale. And four, thinks there will be an increase of neglected/unwanted horses. Pretty much all the pro-slaughter arguments.

Colorado makes a lot of money off of horse owners and 80% of those horse owners are against slaughter. I know you have arguments for all the reasons he is for it. He is a hard sell and you may not get anywhere with him. So, if there's others that you intend to meet with that are able to be swayed easier, spend your time with them. I just thought if you needed someone to talk to, he needs to have the facts spelled out face to face. I've written letters to him and have gotten the weirdest replies. Almost like they haven't taken the time to read my letter to even get the intent. Thanks for all you're doing!

Boxer and me shared big fat sugar cookies on the way home. I asked God (bargaining with god on the thruway....done that many, many times.)
Took a weenie nap, woke up cranky and felt this would be a good time to finish my calls. have to feed the pack, but will complete the roster after and before I go to my sister's house with my dad for dinner...that ought to be bundle of fun....

anyhow: I am so distracted that I dialed many fax numbers--now deaf in left ear--said good morning instead of good afternoon, and in general, ripped through the two main lists post haste.

Guys: we need everyone. I am thinking of Cowboy, of Ho'Pats, all the Premarin babies, Fitch, and most of all the White Mare everytime I call...who will stand for these horses.

Be proud to be an FoB. We are going to make this happen.

Goodnight Barbaro

ACN...see you star tonight...and know you are so happy about the good news that more people are seeing America's Dirty Little Secret", and we are getting exposure....keep your sweet spirit near us, and we love you!

Goodnight Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL, LETTERS....

Somone needs to pay attention to us, the American people...we want this brutal slaying of our beloved horses stop...and today....

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

Have a lovely evening.

Alex...thank you...and it was nice to know you talked to Mrs. Jackson
Tim and Fair Hill...thank you.
Our Fallen Angels...we are giving 100 percent...and we are marching on.
ALL OF YOU ARE SO VERY, VERY SPECIAL!!!!!

see how punchy? I of course asked God to let me have this boy for a long time...and Jessie as far as that goes...God knows I will try to negotiate with him when i get back on the NYS Thruway. Of course, car screaming works too--no dogs in the car for that fit of pique, of course

....each to their own...

As for Joe at TB Friends> He MUST sleep with the enemy to get what horses he can. He advises his young supported to not mess with the KBs. The horses will just disappear if people piss off the KB's. He's been at it for many many years more than just about all of us. He knows what he's doing.

jonna,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and Boxer. Hugs from me and Rooooooooooooooo's from Cheyenne. Take care of yourself too...don't forget that.

Well, more discussions with my Senator's aide (Senator Patty Murray) -- it seems that they will not be providing a letter in support of S311 -- even though she co-sponsored last session. Boy, did someone get to this Senator!! Daryl, if you like a challenge, knock on her door!

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Hi All, just wanted to let you know that all systems seem to be go for Coby's race next Wednesday in the Capote Stakes at Aqueduct Race Track. He cooled out fine and the race a couple of weeks ago really didn't faze him in the least. He might bounce, but we don't think he will. Please start those thoughts and prayers going for my baby boy that he has a safe trip. Coby really appreciates it and he's thrilled that he has an extended family that cares about him.

All my other babies are waiting in the wings and raring to go. Rosie is back and should be racing by the end of the month, Razzle Dazzle will be making his debut and GlidenSeek should be resuming racing shortly.

Take care all and have a great night.

crosspost from the DB, in the General - Horse Related Folder, thread: "What Horses Mean To Us." After reading, you may want to post your thoughts on the topic.

After lj (jock4hire) sent out a bulletin to her email group about Jim winning the Lone Star Park leading jockey title for the 3rd year in a row, see

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=17419.1

she's been getting many emails from people on her list. She wanted to share this one and has obtained the writer's permission to post this and identify her. Here's an excerpt from lj's email to me, followed by the message she wanted us to see. Lj is puter-handicapped, can only send and receive emails, can't open links from this DB or post at ABR, so I'm acting as her emissary. CJinHammondIN

Hi CJ CraziestCatLady,

This one made me just break down and bawl I think it's such a gripping story and one of just a simple day scene that someone who really does "get it" turned into an event worth writing about!! This is so good and it really touched us so deep because we're like this too!! Even though we work with 'em all the time. It's never taken us for granted or vise versa!! You'll love this CJ . . . . Tell me this isn't a special e-mail!!

This is inspirational!!

email from FOB Margie Clayton to lj in response to lj's news that Jim won the title again this year; posted with Margie's express permission:

That is fantastic!!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO JIM AND YOU BOTH!!! What an accomplishment!!

It must be so nice to be around those horses all the time. I wish I could be around some, but of course, there is no way I could jockey. It must be quite an experience. I am so happy for you both………and jealous you get to see those beautiful animals!

I know I never write anything anymore (Barbaro’s passing has been so hard, even still today and I just find it hard to remind myself of it too much, it hit me so hard and still does), but wanted to share this ‘really nothing’ story with you because not everyone gets the beauty of these animals the way we do, so here goes. Everyone’s lives these days are so hectic, we don’t ever seem to see the beauty of life, especially when we just have a dull/stressful meaningless job. But the other day on my way home (I live out in Wylie) from work, there is a small farm right before you turn into my residential area. They are building up out there around all the little farmers (so sad). But anyway, this guy has lots of horses on his property (he has a real nice place). We’ll as I was going by, I saw 2 men in the pasture close to the road with one of the horses. I guess he was gathering him up to take him to the barn/etc. for whatever (now I don’t know horse lingo so I apologize for that), but it was this man and another man getting the horse. He had the halter on the horse and was taking him toward the house/barn. The horse was HUGE. He was so tall and beautiful. He was much taller than the man. He held his head very high and he was prancing along. He seemed so frisky. It was just an awesome sight to see (probably not too many, but to those of us who ‘get it’). I just pulled over and watched. I couldn’t help myself. That animal was just amazing. He was just so tall and so proud, held his head real high and just prancing along with the men. Wish I could own him/her. Sigh. But I have no place for horses as I live in a residential area. And I have no knowledge of how to even care for them, not that I couldn’t learn though. I beg my husband all the time to move out somewhere where we could have some land and get me a horse – at least just one. I just want one as a pet. To just love and groom and take care of, etc. My husband used to break horses and run a boarding place when he was younger. Now he is a ‘techy’ at AT&T. But he has the horse knowledge to help me. Ahhhhhh, maybe some day. But I just wanted to share my beautiful moment with you. It was just a peaceful beautiful moment. I just watched and realized that life does have beauty. It just lifted my spirits, after such a crappy day at a meaningless job.

So you are very lucky, which I am sure you already know, to be able to be around and work with these beautiful animals.

AGAIN, WAY TO GO JIM!!!!!!!!!!!

###Jonnagrey - Understand and agree completely about Joe. I think what he does is great and also know that he has to do whatever it takes. I was just reporting what he said when I talked to him. And, adding that my thoughts (speculation only) are that maybe the feedlot situation isn't really worse, just different than last year (as the numbers haven't seemed to have gone up on HS since the US plants have been closed).

Baby Boy Coby,
You run your little or big hiney off show em' what you got but don't get hurt hunny. Love ya big time. Smooches on your nose.

Good night all.

Love you sweety Barbaro.

Hi Lucille, Great news about the HSUS perfect timing and thank you also for gathering the letters for Paul Sorvino. The force is gathering momentum for these bills to go through. We will be successful.

Thank you Alex (and hello Tim) for keeping this site open. I am still here in So.Cal. and check the posts every day. Question for anyone...is there any presidential candidate that has taken a stance on S.311?

It is wonderful to have so many FOB's working to end sinful horse slaughter. With working full- time, two young FOB boys, my husband in Chile for work, and my big yellow labrador retreiver Samaritan, I have little time to spend contacting those who support ending horse slaughter. I apologize, and hope that you will still allow me to post.

Harriette, your messages give me inspiration and cheer. I hope you are feeling better and your animals are all healty. What happened to the FOB who used to post that had her own My Space page in support of Barbaro, FOB, and anti-horse slaughter? I have not seen a post in awhile...I hope all is well.

I am still supporting Uni. Penn's laminitis foundation: I bought too many (according to my husband) Barbaro pillows and tile baskets. My purchases are a constant reminder of the beautiful and majestic horse that started it all. Horse slaughter must end. Race track safety and race horse treatment must be held accountable to stricter regulations.

I will stop ranting, and hope to hear from the great warriors on this sight. I especially would like to know which politicians support the anti-slaughter bill, they will have my vote.

Take care, and may God Bless all FOB.

Laurie,
Hilary Clinton has co-sponsored the AHSPA. Posts say that Barack Obama will vote for it but will not co-sponsor. Joh McCain if I am correct is also in favor. Hope this is correct.

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Laurie/Fullerton, CA. YES...Hilary Clinton has Co-Sponsored and I believe John McCain has too...

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I just got the SWEETEST news!
I've been going to visit a coworker's horses during my lunch hours- just hanging out over the fence, sometimes treats, sometimes not, but just to hang out.
Yesterday, the off track QH mare who had held back for 2 weeks finally came up and introduced herself- she laid her chin on my shoulder..I was thrilled!

Well, today, one of the guys here at work was mowing out there, and my friend mentioned to him that I'd been jumping the ditch to visit- he built me a little bridge!
I don't care who thinks I'm silly, I'm tickled!

Barbaro Holiday Cards

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Anna!!! I don't think it is ONE BIT SILLY..I think it is absolutely COOOOOOL!!! :) What a 'heartwarming' story....that person is Hevvin Sent...just for YOU from BARBARO:) so you can visit your frens and not slip and fall down!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Thank you Lynne, thank you Joanne. I appreciate your response, and now I am beginning to change my vote.

All Glowing Rainbows Your Letter Angel Harriette.

Angelic.........

I Love You So A Lot.

Affirmed

###Robyn Hoffman...hi Robyn. Cooper is good. The Lady INSIDE the Fence tells me you have been asking. I haven't been here for a while. I don't do holidays too well these days, many reasons...sometimes I just "check out" for a while. Thank you for keeping up with Cooper. He is fine, sleeps a lot. Has lost a little nerve jumping into the back seat of my truck. He has missed a couple times. Poor bugger. He now has a queen size fleece blanket on the couch...

Bye for now...Kathy

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Anna how sweet of him building you a little bridge.
That’s just wonderful, there is nothing like the touch and smell of a horse.
It’s good for your soul, got to get out and find me one to love on!
Glad the mare came around, wish some senators would!

CONGRATS TO CARL-- HE DEFINITELY DESERVES THE BIG SPORT OF TURFDOM AWARD. HE'S A GREAT TRAINER!! ALTHOUGH CURLIN IN MY LOVER-BOY (LOL), I STILL LOVE STREET SENSE AND HAVE IMMENSE RESPECT FOR CARL!! --- AND OLD FRIENDS!! YOU'VE DONE A GREAT PAGE TODAY WITH YOUR LINKS!!!

HAVE A GOOD EVENING EVERYONE,
LOVE,
CHERYL G

Strategy for Thursday December 6

Update from Lucille……Paul Sorvino had his first meeting today and said it was a huge success. The producers were very receptive and impressed with all the letters. Mr. Sorvino sends a huge thank you to everyone that wrote and said “KEEP THE LETTERS COMING”!! If you have not written yet, please take a moment to do so. Many thanks to those who have already submitted letters and a SPECIAL THANKS TO LUCILLE who is doing a tremendous job coordinating this effort.

Please follow the link below to the Paul Sorvino thread where we are collecting letters from FOBs asking Paul Sorvino to help us get horse slaughter out to the public via national television.

http://forums.prospero.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=AlexBrown&msg=17355.153

Call List for Thursday

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

CONGRESS IS BACK IN SESSION…….KEEP THOSE PHONES RINGING!!!!

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

Shelley and Debra

Lynn, Debbie- it's great! Lol, I didn't think you guys would think I was silly, but some of my coworkers do- I made horse cookies last night and you know what? They're good! haha!

*Shelley-
they're going in the mail tonight....

DON'T FORGET TO PURCHASE HORSE STAMPS FROM THE NATIONAL HORSE PROTECTION LEAGUE

THANKS LENNY-- I'LL DEFINITELY GET SOME. I'M GOING TO BE BROKE WITH ALL THE HORSY DONATIONS FOR X-MAS!! :>)

LOVE,
CHERYL G

Hiya, FsOB! Great news from Lucille re. the letters that are still coming in for Paul Sorvino in advance of his presentation next Tuesday. I am spreading the news about Mr. Sorvino's efforts to some of my animal-loving friends who don't come to ABR. Maybe I can convince them to send a letter, too.
I saw Laurie's question about which of the Senators who are seeking their party's Presidential nomination signed on so far as co-sponsors of S 311. Among the Dems, there are Senators Chris Dodd, Joe Biden, and Hillary Clinton. Among the Rep. candidates, there is Senator McCain. Lords knows that there are sooo many candidates, I may've overlooked someone!
Wishing each of you refreshing slumbers at a time that can be extra harried and stressful for many women. Peace, RMH

#### To all of our old pals who posted today, it's great seeing all of you here!
To Laurie: Awesome seeing you here, each one of us makes a unique contribution to safeguarding horses, no matter which type effort we advance. Anything you can do to encourage more women to vote in the Pres. primaries is a great thing, Laurie.
To Harriette: What inspiring words you've written in your letter to Mr. Sorvino!
To Andy in Dallas, thanks for sharing Bob Costa's comments. It's always heartwarming to see that Barbaro has not been forgotten.
To Anna in TX: How charming that this bridge was built for you.
To Jonnagrey: I am very sorry that Boxer needs an excision. Please give Boxer an extra pet from all of us here.
To Lynne B: Love those "Ladeeatthefens" installments!
To Lorraine: Wishing Coby every success next Weds. at Aqueduct.
To Kathy in SC: Please know that you've been missed. I am relieved that Cooper continues to adapt so beautifully. ####

Alex,

I read at work that you called Mrs. Jackson and I just wanted to scream..WHAT DID SHE SAY? Sometimes you drive me crazy..lol!!

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Andy,

Thanks for the HBO tip.

Got all my faxes done & still have time left to start on tomorrow's faxes. I sure hope the aides count faxes as well as calls because I think I've sent about umpteen million or so. Or maybe it just feels that way.

Thank you Lucille for the mountain of work you've done in getting the letters to Mr. Sorvino. If I ever feel tired, I'll just think of all you've done and know that I've just scraped the surface of my energy & can finish whatever I need to. What an inspiration you are.

Shirl in KY.

Sent a Christmas card with a little money in it to Second Chance today. They said they want to hang them in the stalls. I think about this time last year Barbaro was being flooded with cards and flowers and treats. It is Really going to be hard January 29th, I thought it would get better but it hasnt.
##If you missed the post wanting Christmas cards for the stalls the address is Second Chance Ranch Equine Rescue P.O. box 452 East Longmeadow, MA 01028 They asked if we could put a dollar in the card.

Second Chance also wants us to put in the card thqt it is from an FOB

Robyn, I feel very honored to have literally 'bridged the gap' in that part of my life.

Yesterday I finally met an ex QH racer who apparently doesn't like 'just anyone', according to her mom.
She had been coming near the fence with all the others, but not up TO it.
She introduced herself to me and I put my cheek against hers...she immediately rested her chin on my shoulder. When I had to leave, everyone walked me down the fenceline back to my truck.
Awesome experience, truly.

Anna,
You are not just anyone. This special lady knows another special lady when she sees one!
So special your visit was. Thanks for sharing.

Love & Happy Holidays to all FoBs,

We are doing GREAT work as a mobile unit -- fueled by our beloved Barbaro, but I have not heard very much about Michael Matz?? He is the one that brought our dear Barbaro to heights that were heavenly even before fate stepped in & raised the bar higher. How is Michael? I want him to know how much I appreciate his attentive, loving care of the great champ even thou Bobby is in heaven. Michael if you are out there.... much love to ypu & Didi, Barbaro really loved the great care & concern you always took in handling his training & races. You are a great trainer & always a hero in my "book". I know its a tough act to follow but Bobby wants you to keep fighting the "good" fight with young, fresh, talented babies. You are a good horse "Daddy".... maybe Nicanor, maybe another (no pressure). Your calm & grace are needed in this sport!

Happy Holidays Michael & Family,

Jen in Iowa

Love & Happy Holidays to all FoBs,

We are doing GREAT work as a mobile unit -- fueled by our beloved Barbaro, but I have not heard very much about Michael Matz?? He is the one that brought our dear Barbaro to heights that were heavenly even before fate stepped in & raised the bar higher. How is Michael? I want him to know how much I appreciate his attentive, loving care of the great champ even thou Bobby is in heaven. Michael if you are out there.... much love to ypu & Didi, Barbaro really loved the great care & concern you always took in handling his training & races. You are a great trainer & always a hero in my "book". I know its a tough act to follow but Bobby wants you to keep fighting the "good" fight with young, fresh, talented babies. You are a good horse "Daddy".... maybe Nicanor, maybe another (no pressure). Your calm & grace are needed in this sport!

Happy Holidays Michael & Family,

Jen in Iowa