Good morning Barbaro, sweet spirit horse - you are ever-present in my mind and my hear! Good morning to those Fans of Barbaro who, with pure hearts and noble intentions, seek to carry out his legacy!

I will be very pleased to see the last of 2007 - it has NOT been a good year for many of us. For me personally the nightmare of January 29th marked the beginning of a VERY bad year on many fronts...

And yet we all need to look back with pride on the accomplishments of Barbaro's merry band of warriors: more than 1,700 horses saved from the charnel houses - none of which now operate in these United States; more than three-quarters of a million dollars raised for various "horse-related" charities and for the support of rescued horses; real progress in the struggle to convince our government to do the honorable thing and pass the AHSPA - hopefully EARLY in the new year; and Barbaro's frens and famblee reaching out helping hands to support each other in times of tragedy, grief and need...

And so onward we march into 2008 under the banner which is RED, WHITE AND BARBARO!

Love and blessings to all for a safe, happy and productive New Year!

Nancy

Shouldn't try to type until my eyes are completely open...Barbaro is ever present in my mind and HEART!

Morning Nancy,Barbaro lives in all of us.Happy New Year,I am hoping a better one for all people and horses.!!!
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Had a thought###(Yes they happen sometimes :)
I read the obit on Dale Baird,and all the comments on his total disregard for his horses.
Well in his obit,it states the family wishes in lieu of flowers a donation to the charity of your choice.Wouldn't it be cool if all the fob's donated a couple bucs to A rescue in his name,or TB retirement home,in his name.Wouldn't that send a powerful message to his family,who will be inheriting the poor hporses???Or am I way off base?

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven!

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

The Petition now has 1280 signatures.

Ro & Brady

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BRENDA RYDER - no, I don't think you are at all off base...it's a great idea! I wish I had even $10 left right now to do this, although I would give the donation "in loving memory of all the horses Dale Baird sent to slaughter..."

Nancy

Am reposting Renee's beautiful invocation for the coming year from last night. Renee: thank you for this gift to the FoBs...
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As we look toward a brand new year
Then gaze back to the past
We pause with mixed emotions
And memories that still last.

For this year has taught us lessons
We never thought we?d learn
To stand in the face of adversity
Seeking peace for which we yearn.

Each life a precious memory
Each face burned in our souls
The hero, the innocent, those who were lost
Were halves who made someone whole.

So we pray for this year to be peaceful
For strength to see us through
For each one who lost someone precious
And for all that is holy and true.

As we pray God?s eternal blessings
For our leaders and our land
We walk toward the future together
Heart to heart and hand in hand.

Congrats. to John Henry. A tough hero. Love to Barbaro. Thanks Alex

LET'S GO ALL OUT TO HONOR BARBARO'S LIFE & LEGACY ON JANUARY 29th, 2008...with a (hopefully) huge donation to the Laminitis Fund at New Bolton!

Padme (Lyn Gilbert) has graciously agreed to be our Treasurer for this undertaking...she has a PayPal account, and will also accept contributions by snail mail UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23rd, which means we have less than four weeks to accomplish this! (If you're using PayPal, please try to include the 3% "processing fee" so that all your donation will be designated for the Laminitis Fund - thanks!)

Lyn will be presenting the check (hopefully on Monday, January 28th because New Bolton wants the 29th to be a quiet day, and we do respect their feelings), and I believe that Laura who created the gorgeous Barbaro ornaments will also be there to present the proceeds from the sale of the ornaments...all in all, a great day for the Laminitis Fun, and for the horses who will ultimately benefit!

Everything you need to know about this tribute can be found right here: OVER THE TO9 FOR 1/29/08!

Congrats John Henry!

Don't forget to vote for Barbaro as the NTRA moment of the Year. www.ntra.com

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Brenda, good idea!!

g'morning, y'all.
I've a little Siamese mix named Tamir who could use some good thoughts- he's not feeling well.
thank you much

Dear FAMBLEE

There is a poll on the DB that desperately needs our attention...I urge you to read all the posts and in particular Alex's post !!!

In honor of BARBARO and his Frens it is critical that we send a strong message to the powers that be .....VOTE NO !!!!

Enducting this individual into the Hall of Fame goes against everything that BARBARO and FOB stand for !!!!

Dear Lord help us to re-educate these people ...help us to win this WAR!!! Let this legislation pass. Lord let the suffering end !!

HUGS and love to ALL !!!

Someone please bluelink MJ's poll for the NRTA moment of 2007....

Perhaps someone could bluelink the poll I'm referring to as well ?????

THANKS...I'm blonde!!! LOL

SATURDAY AT TB FRIENDS...THE KBS call and chat with JOE: ONE HAD A 6-DAY VACATION IN HAWAII. SLEEPING WITH THE DEVIL. THIS IS HOW ARCHANGELS REDEEM HORSES. SURELY THE SHELTONS ARE SHIELDED BY BRIGADES OF WARRIOR ANGELS WHEN THEY HAVE TO DO BUSINESS WITH THESE SPAWN FROM HELL.....
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Saturday, December 29th...

Hey Joe, you have more horses here than we do at the race track.

The above was said yesterday by a trainer from Golden Gate Fields. He brought me a broken down gelding, a bottle of pain pills, and a turkey sandwich from Subway.

Recent arrivals from the race track include 3 broken knees. A broken ankle. 3 bowed tendons. A major hock problem. A major cannon bone problem. We can go through a bottle of pain pills in less than a week. The trainer from Golden Gate Fields says San Francisco is beautiful. All the holiday sights and smells. Later last night the trainer was going to dine at a fancy joint in North Beach. Later last night I had to give his broken down gelding another pain pill. So cold you can see your breath. A basketball game on the giant TV. Horse killer Wade Giles phones to say he is back from his Christmas holiday. 6 nights in Hawaii, and he ate scallops for almost every meal. Yesterday horse killer Wade Giles picked up a thoroughbred gelding for free, just by answering an ad from a newspaper. The gelding has a racing tattoo, and for $400.00 he can be mine. I say okay, and transportation is being arranged.

And then before bed I had a hunk of banana cream pie from Claimjumpers. Pony Boy ate the crust. The rain came, which means the owls stay away. I always wonder, where do owls go when it is raining? From far away you can hear baby foxes. Porky Pig grunts in her sleep. 109 horses on this poopy muddy ranch.

And now at 5:40 on a Saturday morning, and the rain has stopped. Later today we could be a sizzling 48 degrees. The coffee is from Folgers, and microwave waffles were made by Eggo. My wife Cathy has already left for the barn, feeding the morning grains. At sunrise we load the old ranch truck with alfalfa, and hopefully our neighbor Dennis does not have to pull us out of the mud. If I had a dollar for everytime we have been stuck, I would own beautiful San Francisco. A special Happy Birthday to Aubrey Green, who today turns Sweet 16, and hey that rhymes. Tonight Aubrey will feast with friends and family at Joes Crab Shack, the birthday place to go.

And a special hello to Bonnie Buron in Florida, and Thank You for your very kind phone message.

Also a special hello to Andrea Guillot who lives in Idaho. The day after Christmas Andrea rescued a thoroughbred gelding with a racing tattoo. The gelding was living in deplorable conditions at a hog farm. Andrea is just 15 years old, and with her Christmas money she is paying a boarding stable to bring this gelding back to decent shape. Happy New Year to Andrea Guillot. Your letter made my day...

Enjoy your cold and muddy Saturday, and be sure to hug your horses. 360 shopping days left until Christmas...

Joe

Yesterday was cold and gray.

Bottom right shows an adoption from 2005. Parry is with the beautiful filly Not A Clue.

Good Morning Famblee,

In the words of Harry Carey, "Holy Cow!" Many, many of us must be expressing our opinion of Dale Baird being in the Hall of Fame. As of about 10 minutes ago, the TB Times poll results were:

Yes (he should be in the Hall): 30.65%
No (he should not be in the Hall): 69.35%

Please don't interpret my joy at seeing that vote as saying that I have any opinion of the man himself, I don't. My opinion of anyone being in any hall of fame are based on what that person did in and for their sport. I judge not the man.

I do judge the methods he used. As many of us have heard, his methods were despicable. Apparently, many feel that way too. We here all know that there are many many trainers and owners that lead the way in taking care of their Horses. My comments are not meant to disparage other trainers or owners or the industry; they are specific to Mr. Baird, no one else. It is a shame that Mr. Baird apparently considered his Horses as expendable commodities only good for one thing.

Thank you Horse fans.

No Horse left behind.
Lee

Anna.

Many prayers and healing better wishes to Tamir.

carleen

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/

Page where the poll can be found. Discussion found in the HORSE RACING subhead. People like Baird need not be exalted for their incredible disregard for the horses with whom he worked...

Anna,
I ment to say feeling better wishes...to Tamir.

Lots of healing wishes and prayers.

carleen

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Anna, prayers for your kitty. One of mine is at the computer helping me (NOT !) type !

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Lee

Your words do not disparage other owners and trainers at all. We must all be judged independently for our actions.

I am an owner and proud to say that I voted NO!! I believe the public must send a message. This will only serve to improve our industry. I'm glad they posted this poll so that we could be heard.

Vengeance is mine saith the Lord...I will repay
Quote..the GOODBOOK

Mr Baird has a lot to be accountable for it seems?? Info comes from credible sources...

EVIL should never profit over GOOD !!
Something my parents taught me when I was a wee one and I taught my wee one !!!!

It is nice to be a winner but it is more important how we win and the example we set for others !!!

In Bairds case I think it is not a good example....does not deserve to be rewarded.. sends the wrong message to up and coming trainers on how to succeed in the industry....

These are my opinions only...but coincidentaly and thankfully the feelings of many many others.

I had no idea that person was such a big bas!ard. I went and entered my neighhhhh vote.

Start fresh - good morning everyone. It was -7 here this morning. I sit here in the fleece jacket, afghan wrapped around my legs, the radiator oil heater up close, with the coffee cup on top of it. And I'm still cold.

Prayers for Tamir.

Good morning everyone,

Safe travels this weekend to those heading home for the holidays, and others out and about on this busy few days.

MJ and Maribel, thanks for letting all of us know about the polls.

Anna, prayers for little Tamir. His Siamese FOB cuzins in my house are sending love and healing hugs.

Renee beautiful poem and Jonna, thanks for reposting.

Lots happening here in my neck of the woods and I've been off the boards alot but know that I thank God for each and every one of you, and all that we've accomplished and will continue to accomplish.

Peace and love to all.

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Shelly,
Thank you. Glad to see my convoluted wording is understood.

From what I've seen and heard, you are setting high standards. I've been following Mr. Boxcars thread and enjoying his recovery. Your work with Horses Helping Horses and other backstretch works set the example. And it all works to improve the industry.

No Horse left behind!
Lee

Good Morning FOB,

As this year is ending, there are many memories that have made us reach both the highs & the lows of our emotions. Most of all, beginning with the loss of Barbaro last January.
We cried together, we grieved together, we took a very deep breath & stayed together; creating the legacy of Barbaro.
Some of the highs have been incredible. We have worked together to help shut down the slaughterhouses in our country. The movement has stayed together & become even stronger in convincing our elected officials the will of the people is to end the transportation of horses to be slaughtered in other countries. To see the ongoing financial support for the laminitis fund; $29.00 on the 29th.
What touches me the most, is the wonderful work all the rescues do. These are the most caring, unselfish people I have ever known. The personal sacrifices they make is unbelievable. Look at the numbers. All the money collected, all the horses saved.
I love going to the discussion board & being able to follow a horse from rescue. To see the foals being born, to see injured & mistreated horses healed.
Right now, Horse Feathers is having a raffle for a beautiful Barbara Livingston picture of our Barbaro taken at Fair Hill. (see HORSE FEATHERS RAFFLE - BARBARO PICTURE) The picture will take your breath away. It will make you cry! She has captured the depth & wisdom of his soul in his eyes. Please take the time to look at the picture & help support the wonderful work being done at this rescue.
As Tiny Tim said, "God Bless us, everyone." May all of 2008 find our famblee together, united, stronger in our resolve to work in Barbaro's memory. We are his voice & the voice of all the horses.
Kathyk

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Lee, I have often and forever admired your slogan "No Horse left behind!"
I work in the school system !

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Barb,
I must admit, I haven't thought of it in terms of education. I thought of it initially as an outgrowth of the esprit in the military and the promise we made to each other that no matter what happened, we'd bring each other home. It struck me that what we do here in all our many ways is to ensure that all Horses have a loving home. Thank you.

No Horse left behind!
Lee

P.S. When I was in Yuma recently, I enjoyed the warm weather. My step-mom and sister were wearing sweaters and hoodies. Me? Shorts and t-shirts in the cold mornings. Beat the heck out of the warm mornings here near DC!

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Lee, LOL. You can always tell the tourists here in Arizona. When it is cold, they are in shorts, because they think it is warm. The natives are always bundled up when it drops below 70 degrees !

I had thought your message had come from "No child left behind," which is kind of a joke. It's good in principle, but fails to address a whole lot of things.

In any case, I agree. NO HORSE LEFT BEHIND ! ! !

Alex, your daily reports on the track are most enjoyable.

This is something cute. A nice little story with pics of 2 rescued mares, one a mom, the other the midwife. Sorry I can't blue link.

http://www.equinespiritsanctuary.org/Soxy%20and%20Baby.html

"When you know who you are; when your mission is clear, and you burn with the inner fire of unbreakable will, no cold can touch your heart, no deluge can dampen your purpose. You know that you are alive". Chief Seattle

thank you all for the prayers. He has had a tiny bit to eat this morning, for the first time in a few days. And it has stayed down, so I hope that's a good sign.

### Barb - "No Horse Left Behind" was first used on the forum last November, during one of the first large rescues we did with Jill Curtis at Shiloh ranch.

Love, Light and Protection for All of The Horses

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Hey Barb,
I'm no snowbird! LOL Lived in Yuma for several years and my dad lived there for almost 30 years. I remember wearing winter jackets on the golf course there during a cold snap in 79...temps plummeted to 68F! I've just been in the "east wing" so long now.

No Horse left behind!
Lee

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O.K. ONE MORE STORY, then I'm off to work with the horses in my hooded jacket !

I've been here in AZ for twenty some years, but when I first arrived, I went looking for a Christmas tree. I was wearing a t-shirt and shorts because it was 65 degrees. There was a woman in the same Christmas tree lot wearing a fur coat ! I just didn't get it !

Now that I have been here this long, my blood has "thinned" to the point that I am the one with a warm (NOT FUR ! ! !) coat on. LOL

Trainer Gary Contessa just took the title of most New York wins in a year, when Silver Prospector won the 1st at Aqueduct - just now. (watching TVG) I was getting ready to post the below when that just happened.

Trainer Mandella on TVG Legends

Anybody else see trainer Richard Mandella interviewed on TVG's Legends this morning? Now THIS guy really gets it. Talking about one of his horses (can't remember horse's name; was one who overcame a cardiac sac infection as a 2 yr old and not only recovered but went on to be quite a winner) he said, "I loved him like a son." Talking about The Tin Man (obviously the segment was filmed before Tinny's career-ending injury-surgery-injury) he explained why he had him gelded. It was after Tinny suffered bowed tendon(s) at I think age 2; gelding a colt before he has fully developed, keeps a large amount of muscle weight from developing, and with front end problems, keeping that weight off is obviously helpful; less weight on those legs. He said more trainers/owners should think about that, and also, the quote of the day for me: (not verbatim, but in essence) "There aren't enough good old geldings around these days."

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)

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Morning ABR Famblee:)

I voted 'no' for Baird...I'm very sorry for his family/friends, I know he was loved by many. But a 'no' vote for him from me!

I'm sorry for Mr. Valenzuelas' addiction to alcohol....Alcoholism is an insidious disease and has ruined many lives. I hope he can salvage his!

I will be voting for *BARBARO* at the NTRA Moment of the Year site:)

Everyone, have a great day today:)

Alex: Waiting to see if you don the Romo Shirt? Must not be 'time' yet....forget when the 'wins' add up to the 'wearin' of the shirt':)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Good Morning FAMBLEEE

LOOKITTHIS!!!!!!

MORE TO FOLLOW LATER TODAY :)

PS There are over 1400 signatures on the petition

THANK YOU FAMBLEE AND FRENS. Barbaro and all the horses in hevvin are smiling and whinnying

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Cheryl, thanks for the update ! This is WONDERFUL news.

I'm inside having hot cocoa to get warm again, then back outside to finish.

I'm SO relieved about these CO horses.

####### Anna in TX - eating and keeping it down is a VERY good sign! Hoping the best for you and Tamir. Pls keep the famblee informed... [My one fancy cat is a Siamese, Old Blue Eyes (yes, a cat named Blue, haha). He has never (knock on wood) missed a meal.]

omigod I am just about to leap out of my skin THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE WHO SIGNED THE PETITION

######## Anna in TX - I sent you an email.

text of the link Cheryl posted - I let out a YELL when the headline came up on my screen and was shushed by my partner/landlord who's down here stoking the fire (literally; have a wood burning stove in my bsmt apt) because his wife upstairs is sleeping. Well, too bad - I was so glad to see that headline that I WHOOPED.

Officials seize animals from Animal Angels Horse Rescue
By Coloradoan staff

Officials seized approximately 20 animals from Animal Angels Horse Rescue in Larimer County about 10 a.m. today.

A report containing a visual assessment of the animals and their living conditions was completed Friday afternoon by veterinarian Bruce Connally, according to a news release from the Larimer County Sheriff’s Department. Based on the report, a search warrant was issued for the removal of the animals.

The animals were taken to The Ranch in Loveland and will be temporarily housed in the West Barn.

Investigators, along with a veterinarian and vet students from Colorado State University and the director of operations at the Larimer Humane Society, had visited Animal Angels Horse Rescue on Thursday amid complaints that horses there were being starved.

The sheriff’s office plans a press conference at 2:30 p.m., today at the West Barn at The Ranch to discuss the case.

Originally published December 29, 2007

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LATEST NEWS!!!! 70 ANIMALS WERE SEIZED THIS MORNING THEY HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO THE FARM A RESCUE IN LOVELAND CO, AND THERE WILL BE A NEWS CONFERENCE AT 2:30 PM ALL CO FOB'S WHO CAN ATTEND ARE ENCOURAGED TO GO. MARGARET AND PETE DESARNO, KAREN M, NATRLHORSE (SORRY, DON'T KNOW YOUR NAME) COLORADO HORSE RESCUE, AND ALL THOSE WHO VOLUNTEERED IN THIS EFFORT....YOU ROCK!!!!!!

er...is it The Ranch??? hoo boy mixed messages here

### My precious OTTB (one of the "good old geldings" of which there are too few, and don't you just LOVE Richard Mandella for saying that??) was handled for awhile by a trainer who didn't "get it."

I have read quotes from this man (who is no longer training in CA because he "didn't like all the rules" and someone "looking over" his shoulder all the time) who is now training in TX and LA, apparently unimpeded by such things as "getting it" and using appropriate behavior toward the horses in his barn.

It took me about 18 months to work through all the emotional and physical issues that were created in Huey by such "tough guy" training methods.

###On the issue of geldings, AQHA has always had wonderful geldings because breeders as a rule do not keep many horses "whole." I had to laugh when the Arabian Horse Association began having all these gelding incentive programs--eventually even those folks realized that the gelding process made better horses while improving the breed.

### Anyway, as I have said before, my Huey is indeed "one of the lucky ones," and if I were in the market for another horse, I would not hesitate one SECOND to get another OTTB gelding and embark on yet another uniquely wonderful experience.

dangit this is not a good time for my internet to mess up

UPDATE thanks to collaborative efforts of Brandi and Marydel

News Conference at The Ranch in Loveland (Budweiser Event Center) here's the link
http://www.larimer.org/theranch/images/site_plan_590.jpg

Thanks Marydel :)

OMIGOD Cheryl,

Wonderful news on this the 29th of the month.... maybe BARBARO had a hand (er Hoof) in this????

Ro & Brady

ATTN: CT's Naughty Nutmeggers

The UConn Huskies are winning their bowl game - the Meineke Car Care Bowl - 10-0 at the half!

oh wow It IS the 29th, isn't it!

Thank you BBH!!!!!!

THANKS Cheryl for the UPDATE .....I just got in!!!
Everyone who worked on this effort to rescue these poor souls deserves our THANKS !!!

NOW...HOW CAN WE HELP ????? Let's show how it's done for the BBH...FOB STYLE !!!! Let's help Margaret and ALL concerned get the job done !!!!
AFTER ALL....IT IS THE 29th !!!!!!

This is a happy day for those horses etc !!!!
THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU LORD !!!!

HUGS and love to ALL !!!!!

Anna in Tx. Good thoughts for Tamir from far west texas. ###Robyn, thanks for thinking of Chief. I am a free lance writer (well, you wouldnt know it by my spelling and typing) and am currently working on a book called "Chiefs Story' I dont care if it never gets published it as been fun to write. ##maribel, yes, it sounds like your Willy was a chief also. He (like Willy) doesnt like any animal on his front yard, block, and city. we still stand in back of the vets office for shots as he gets scared and too nervous to go in. Dont you think you loved Willy so much as I do chief because it was such a struggle with them. Chief (like Willy) has a great personality and is so funny and smart. I know you miss Willy something awful as I will Chief. ###well, I am ready to get into 2008 to let the senators, etc know the FOBs are still here and we are more fired up than ever.

"Barbaro's Rainbow"

From God's Loving Heart
It Is Love
Barbaro's Rainbow
Glowing So Beautifully
Bringing
Hope
Joy
Love
In Our Dreams
In Our Hearts
Angel Barbaro
All Spiritual Presence
His Halo Is Glowing
All The Beautiful Colors
His Wings Of Love
Bringing Divine Blessings
The Rainbow Of Music
Lyrics........So Very Special Words........

The Band Of Angels........Angels All Around........8........

Affirmed

Good on ya, Alex, for staying attached to your mount under difficult circumstances this morning.

(I personally think that relationships should come with neck straps as required equipment....lol

WAITING...WAiting....waiting for the newsconference at 2:30pm !!!!!

Can't get it here in Canada....someone please keep us informed????

Celebrating the CO animals rescue with a vanilla hazlenut coffee and a banana chocolate chip muffin accompanied by some chocolate Turtles !!!!
Did you know there is no cholesterol in Turtles??

Sandra...looking forward to your book on Chief!!!

Angel Dee
Rainbows needed in Colorado !!!!

So happy that Snickers and Willie are together again. Does anyone know how much Snickers can see?

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jonna, neck straps for relationships ! Why not ? ? ?

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Maribel,
Where do we find the news conference ?

BarbAZ

Is it a Denver Station????

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Don't know! (LOL)

Maybe Cheryl will post something.

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Maribel. Angelic Glowing Rainbows.

Angelic Glowing Rainbows Sending........

Affirmed

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The Comment Queen

You see what the Fob's can do, you all Rock.
Sorry I was not here to blue link, family day today.
Anne so glad your baby is better. Prayers for all in need.

From Joe KB making a good living! #@*&%. How can he sleep at night?

Did you all know, I love you all you FOB's.

Get ready for the fight, this will stop. And then it's save the rescues. They will need us badley.
Miss you all today!

Missed!
sorry.

BarbAZ
I commented.....Older but certainly not Wiser????
Hope that guy got the message!!!!!! How they love to propogate their lies!!!

SLAUGHTER WILL END !!!!! AS GOD IS OUR WITNESS !!

SOON !!!!!

AS GOD IS OUR WITNESS
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Maribel
You sound like Scarlett and yes it will end.

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Good comment, Maribel.

Goodnight all Fan's of Barbaro.
After all tomorrow is another day!
You know I am from the south! LOL

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LOL, Debbie and good night.

Hope the killer buyers enjoyed their vacation. Next year they may be selling pencils on the streets. ###kind of glad to get Christmas and new years behind us. The politicians will be back soon and I am ready. I keep a kind of sick feeling in the pit of my stomach when I think of the brutal death the innocient ones are going through. And I think about them a LOT. 2008 and Barbaro wore number 8 at the Derby. This is the year it will all come to an end.

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TOTALLY off topic, but this "History Making Football Game" is proving to be a VERY good game!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

#### I am watching it also, Lynne. Who woulda thunk it could be like this? Exciting, yes!

Tonight, those babies are safe. Lookie what we can do.

God, always bless the FOBs, please. And you can ride and jump with all of our Angels, until we get there.

### Sandra, they'll be lucky if they sell all of the pencils. They can't take them with them when they croak. Wood burns.

Baby Manning - another TD.

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Holy CromOly!!!!! Pats have taken the LEAD:) I'm NOT a Patriots fan, but this IS history in the making, so I'm pleased for them....and that little Tom Brady...well he's some cute looking 'eye candy' for an older ladeeee!!! :)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

### Yes, Tom Brady, father of one, is eye candy. Looks like he's going to join the 16-0 club in a few minutes.

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Margie.....:) Lots of time left though....making me a bit 'nervouuuuuuuuse'.....

#### Michael Strahan has had enough, but I think the Pats are just about ready to score - again. This may seal the deal. Inside the 5 now.

Another TD. The Giants did their best.

#### Tom Brady had a hard time getting into the NFL. His Dad had to beg. Then, with the Patriots, Bledsoe gets hurt and Brady takes over. Lookie what he can do! This has been a really good game.

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

And all my love to the Heavenly Herd, you know you take me to where angels walk!!

YES, YES, YES for JOHN HENRY!!! Wonderful news!!
Enjoy that endless supply of chocolate doughnuts up there honey!!! God Bless you!!

Holding hands, paws, hooves . . . . with all the Barbaro Nation, love you all!

Lou Ann

#### It's a nail biter....................

### Good game, Lynne. First time ever I was rooting for the Giants. I am an Eagles fan.
Congratulations, New England.

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Margie:) WOW! Pretty good!! I'm happy for them..they have worked hard and 'done good'!!:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Good Night everyone. It is -5 outside. The electric blanket is on and the bed is ready and warm. Dogs are curled up and snoring.

This link is to MyFox Colorado, if you click in a box "SideBar" within the story, you will be able to view two videos in relation to the story of "27 Animals Seized From Fort Collins Rescue Ranch"

VIDEO

Another VIDEO on "Sheriff Seizes Animals From Fort Collins Ranch"

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LAMINITIS RESEARCH

Wasn't sure where to post this, so I put it on the TWR site as well. Those of you who followed Barbaro, and are interested in the current research on Laminitis, might find the following article interesting. I found it on the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine's website: http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/news_&_events.htm#Laminitis_Projects

NTRA’s Barbaro Fund Will Support Laminitis Projects at LSU and University of Georgia

Two projects focusing on the equine disease laminitis will be launched soon utilizing funds raised by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) in memory of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro. The projects, costing slightly more than $100,000 in total, will be conducted by researchers at Louisiana State University and the University of Georgia.

Following the death of Barbaro after he contracted laminitis, the NTRA Charities—Barbaro Memorial Fund was created in his honor. On Belmont Stakes Day at Belmont Park in June, NTRA President and Chief Executive Officer Alex Waldrop presented a check for $100,000 to Dell Hancock, chairman of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. The foundation, traditionally the leading source of private funding for equine research, was entrusted by the NTRA to manage the funds raised primarily from racing fans, racing participants, and racetracks.

The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation issued a special call for laminitis research and convened a panel of experts to evaluate the nine projects presented by researchers from throughout North America.

The projects chosen were designed by Professor Susan Eades of Louisiana State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Professor Douglas Allen of the University of Georgia. Dr. Eades’ project will continue veterinary science’s efforts to understand the specific route of development of laminitis while testing the hypothesis that the medication doxycycline can prevent the onset of the disease and serve as a therapeutic agent for horses that contract it.

Dr. Eades will work on this project with Dr. Lee Ann Fugler, a PhD candidate in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. “We are evaluating doxycycline to see if it inhibits production of matrix metalloproteinases in horses as it does in people with diabetes, etc.,” said Dr. Eddlestone. “Matrix metalloproteinases are possible the enzymes that break down the connective tissue that attaches the coffin bone to the hoof during laminitis. We will then see if it prevents development of laminitis. We are doing some preliminary evaluations of doxycycline now and will begin testing it as a preventative for laminitis after the first of the year.”

Dr. Allen’s work will follow up on recent research indicating that serotonin might be a key chemical responsible for development of laminitis and examine whether a medication that breaks down serotonin might prevent the clinical signs of laminitis following carbohydrate overload.

Both projects are scheduled to be completed within two years.

“The fund-raising effort of the NTRA already is having a positive impact on researchers’ attempts to solve a major malady that is a constant peril to all equines,” said Edward L. Bowen, president of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. “If sufficient additional fund raising in Barbaro’s memory is achieved, additional laminitis proposals already designed can be funded. Also, the remaining laminitis proposals we received will be considered for funding through the foundation’s regular competitive grants program.”

“The case of Barbaro was a dramatic illustration of just how frustrating and tragic a disease laminitis can be,” said Waldrop. “The extraordinary effort to save him touched millions of people. The NTRA Charities - Barbaro Memorial Fund is a way for all of us to contribute to equine health and safety in a way that will ensure that Barbaro’s legacy lives on forever.”

As described by the Merck Veterinary Manual, laminitis involves a breakdown and degeneration of the horn-like and sensitive laminae connected to the hoof’s inner wall. Various stimuli can initiate the process. Laminitis is extremely painful, which often leads to the decision that euthanasia is the only humane course.

Laminitis research has long been a priority for the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and other fund-raising agencies and university research teams.
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Missing you dear Barbaro

NANCY IN CT and others:

You indicated in the DB about someone who will be contributing DIRECTLY to UPENN rather than by sending a ck to Lyn Gilbert, b/c her company will match it 100%.

Another fact that potential contributors might want to consider is that by contributing DIRECTLY to UPENN, the donation will probably be tax-deductible to the contributor. But if a donation is sent to an individual, i.e., to Ms. Gilbert or to anyone else, then the contributor will not be able to take a tax deduction for his/her donation.

It is a win-win situation for both UPENN and the contributor when the donation is made DIRECTLY to UPENN.

There is certainly nothing wrong with Ms. Gilbert or anyone else volunteering to collect the money and to present a check to UPENN, but there is also nothing wrong with individuals desiring to avail themselves of a legitimate tax deduction on their income tax return. In fact, many folks decide to contribute even more than they would have, once they know that their donation is tax-deductible.

If the "big" check presented to UPENN is drawn on an individual's personal account, whether it be a personal checking account or their personal PAYPAL account, then that individual can take the tax deduction for the WHOLE amount, b/c the receipt or cancelled check will bear the individual's name.

Therefore, if individual contributors wish to take their own tax deduction, they should send their individual donation DIRECTLY to UPENN.

Dear Tax Person:

I understand the tax-deduction issues here and I was asked to coordinate any funds that any FOB's may choose to contribute. I am not the organizer here - simply the messenger. I do not want to force anyone to contribute to this enterprise - simply acting as the go-between between some generous people and UPenn because another FOB is going to be at New Bolton at or near the 29th as well. It would be uplifting for the staff at New Bolton to see that we still honor their heroic efforts for Barbaro and countless other animals. I have no intention of using this "big check" for my own personal tax deduction - only what I have already contributed - I will be presenting a bank check to UPenn - not my own personal check for precisely the reasons you state in your post. The money I receive is not my money - I am only stewarding it for people who wish to contribute. As I said, I am only the messenger - the conduit, so to speak.

You are welcome to e-mail me privately to discuss this issue further. I'd also like to know who you are since you did not sign your name. I sign all my posts by both my spiritual and earthly names. I have nothing to hide.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

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TAX PERSON...I echo Lyn Gilbert's sentiments - you are not only welcome, but encouraged, to email me at mllebutterfly@sbcglobal.net

I will be expecting to hear from you!

Tax Person:

One more thing...I am awaiting confirmation as to your identity and if I am correct, will be asking a lawyer friend of mine to examine what was written to see if slander or libel may be involved. Its a small thing, but your style of writing is very familiar to me. Alex and Wendy have been notified by Nancy. BTW, my e-mail is: healinglovepeaceons@yahoo.com.

I may be spiritual but I am not a doormat. Please remember that.

The other thing I want to ask you is what are you afraid of with this enterprise? How does it hurt you? What fear is inside you where you feel you need to attack people who only want to show appreciation to the dedicated staff at New Bolton/UPenn? Please begin to examine yourself to discover what this ego-driven fear is that causes you to hate others who don't live up to your expectations. Look at yourself first before you decide to attack other people.

I pity you.

Alex, Wendy, and to the rest of the board, I apologize for this outburst of mine, but I will defend my character when attacked. I will not comment any more on this issue and if need be, will leave the board in order to reduce the angst.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

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TAX PERSON - you have chosen to attack the wrong person (Ms Gilbert, as you refer to her) in the guise of helpful information...your transparency is pathetic!

I asked "Ms Gilbert" to be the "Treasurer" of our "Honoring Barbaro's Life and Legacy on January 29, 2008" campaign because she is closest to New Bolton and would be the most likely person to present A CASHIER'S CHECK in person...along with Laura, who will be present the proceeds from the sale of her lovely Christmas ornaments at the same time!

If you were truly a part of this organization, you would have been apprised of the fact (by ME) that checks made payable to "Ms Gilbert" would be issued to New Bolton as a cashier's check...as a donation from the FANS OF BARBARO - not as contributions from individuals. One reason for this is that it "levels the playing field" by allowing those who can contribute $5. to be on an equal footing with those who are fortunate enough to contribute a larger sum!

And the obvious reason for NOT contributing through the UPenn site for this ONE PROJECT ONLY is so that the check to be presented in person would be as large as possible...why is your ego so threatened by this?

I am not in possession of a firearm - therefore, nobody is being FORCED to participate in this project, and certainly nobody will be browbeaten as in other efforts!

Unlike the much more noble "Ms Gilbert" I will NOT leave this board or the Forum (unless banned) because I refuse to be victimized by you.

I have the greatest admiration for "Ms Gilbert's" serenity...

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Those pix of Alex on the OTTB: what a cutie patootie...SO great to see a big smile on Mr. Brown's face. I cannot wait for his book to come out.

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OK, so if any of you have followed the christmas tree saga, IMAGINE MY DELIGHT WHEN I PLUGGED IT IN THIS MORNING AND AN ENTIRE--I'll say it once again, Famblee--AN ENTIRE strand of lights WILL NOT LIGHT. A three-year guarantee...if one bulb goes, the remaining lamps stay lit, blah blah blah. It's a conspiracy.

OY OY OY> GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. that gnashing of teeth you hear is ME. Holy Crap.

OK: deep breath: everyone have a fine Sunday.

(Somebody send me a straitjacket.)

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JONNA - I feel you pain re the Christmas tree lights! My cousin, after enduring similar and nearly endless frustration, junked all the lights and purchased a revolving, multi-colored spotlight which was placed behind the tree and slowly revolved to show the different colors...

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NANCY CT
So, then, you'll love this: It was only a 50-light strand, so I began taking it off, dodging ornaments along the way....AND IT LIT UP!

But I think your cousin had a good solution...a blow torch might work too...but i do love my ornaments.
I need more coffee...

PS: as for the TaxTroll...maybe this person's time would be better served in church, or on the back of a horse...dang, that's pretty close to church, IMHO>

CBS is about to do their year-end ADIEU to people who passed this year...I wonder if they will include Barbaro.

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JONNA - thanks for the much-needed laugh this morning. Some people have nothing better to do than to sabotage others' good intentions...

If you're using a blowtorch, don't forget the goggles! Back in the day when I was still married, my ex always deteriorated into foul language of the highest order when (a) trying to get the tree into the stand STRAIGHT and (b) dealing with the dreaded lights!

The spotlight my cousin had was actually quite attractive...it had four segments - red, blue, gold and clear - and could be set to a very slow speed so it would highlight the tree with the various colors quite gradually, therefore NOT causing your eyeballs to roll back in your head or, in your case, not causing a migraine!

I come from a long line of Irish people who knew the value of laughter....now, some of what caused the laughter is very dark humor, but there it was...keeping my various relatives sane and able to cope with all kinds of disasters.

Funny, I traveled to Germany several times in my last job, and I found they had a pretty sick sense of humor as well...but of course, we knew that, didn't we?

Ah well, ignore the cretins. Consider the source.
What goes around, comes around and above all else:
KARMA, KARMA, KARMA.

And Karma, well, that's a bitch. The TaxPerson will be in the pithy company of lots of KBs, so there's that to look forward to.

Rave on, woman: j

### Postings from those like tax person, or other attacks, have caused me to retreat from helping any rescues/people here. Shame, isn't it? You try to do good, and people with anger issues undermine whatever they can.

Don't jump all over me please. I have channeled all of my rescue, volunteer, and meager monetary help to all of the local rescues in my community. There are 4. In lieu of gifts from people this year, I requested they send donations to these 4 rescues. And I NEVER get yelled at, called ignorant, or get chastised.

I love all of you, but like someone earlier said, "I am not a doormat".

To those that come here with anger, a failed sense of one upmanship, or whatever, take your energy and stick it somewhere else. People are trying to work here!!!

Thanks for letting me vent. Your pics are lovely, Alex.

### Jonna, my Mom's maiden name was Mc Namara. I feel your laughter, and can relate to the black laughter of disasters. :-}

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Alex:) Thanks for posting the pics!!! My fav's are, especially #6 and #7!! WOW! What a BEAUTIFUL horse, General is!!! That picture of him (#6) is just gorgeous...with his mane 'spread' and the look on his FACE:) Me thinks he KNOWS he's something PRETTY SPECIAL:)

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Well, Famblee...It's FOOTBALL DAY IN AMERICA:) So, that is where I'll be as much as possible this 'drizzly' gray day in the foothills of CA!

I hope everyone has a GREAT DAY today:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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I forgot!!!! The wearin' of the Romo Shirt could be TOMORROW:) 'stay-tuned', Famblee!!!

At least THIS time, it will be for 'alotsa' more FUNNNNN reason!!! :)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Happy Sunday everyone; can’t believe where the last year has gone, a year ago seems like
yesterday - My life is so much richer since I wandered into Barbaroland -

So elated that those critters in Colorado were rescued; but did you see the history, the
circumstance how Margaret came to see the situation firsthand in the first place? What a story. Don’t mean to tease, don’t have a link at the moment, will post a little later. Suffice to say, serendipity or divine intervention? Who cares, the result was achieved.

Trying to make lemonade - IMO exposure of this hellhole may lead to some industry standards and oversight of horse rescues (as I believe are already in place for other critters?) that will be all the more needed after our legislation passes.

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Quoting excerpt from Post by Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at December 30, 2007 12:25 PM

“I may be spiritual but I am not a doormat. Please remember that.�

As we say in Yiddish, “gut gezugt� [well said, with intimation of Amen].

Reminds me of what my infanticipating step-god-daughter said the other day when I questioned whether the music equipment she was schlepping from the van to the venue was too heavy for her; her reply - “I may be pregnant but I’m not
handicapped.�

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)

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As my dear fren Lynne said, it's football day! All I have to say on that is "GO EAGLES!"

NO Horse left behind!
Lee

Thank you all for your support...

Margie, for me New Bolton IS local - I'm only 20 minutes away from KF and NBC so between the ranch, Tim's barn and them, that is where I focus my energies. I don't know what is going to happen when "Cassidy" is finally ready for release (which should be fairly soon...) - may have to cut back on some stuff to market that, but its funny. When I (or my son) talk about "Cassidy", people just do stuff for me...its strange - but doors open so I have to run with this. I will plan to be at some FOB gatherings in 2008 (when is the July one at DelPark????) to sign copies for anybody who buys it...

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme (Lyn G.)

Snickers/Willie reunion imminent (TODAY)

Snickers is the blind mare who gave birth to Willie on the slaughterhouse floor the day they shut it down the first time (I think). ANYWAY - fast forward, Snickers has had surgery that restored her vision; Willie was adopted by FOB Dawn Mancina of MI while Snickers remained at the rescue (Fair Dinkum, I believe, recently relocated to IN); and now Dawn has made accommodations for Snickers and was approved to adopt her - and today's the day Snickers arrives to reunite with Willie. Ain't dat sumfin!

for background from Dawn, go to

http://forums.prospero.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=18058.1

update see post 197

Dawn will be posting pics later today at that thread.

MORE LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH ... and then some . . .

C.J. and all,

That reunion between Snickers and Willie is really a success story ! We've accomplished a lot this year, and I just rate that particular story way up there near the top.

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Lee...I see 'my' Niners play the Browns today, maybe we can squeak out a winnnnnn, there:)

I cannot find Green Bay playing 'anywhere' on my 'guide' today!!! I saw a clip on Sacramento News of fans shoveling snow from the stands for 'today's' game....but cannot find WHERE to watch:/ Dang! I'll have to do some 'serious' searching closer to game times...mayhaps the guide is wrong! I HOPE!

In searching for Green Bay, I didn't see the Eagles playing anywhere, either....I have the three major networks, and Fox....and NFL channel, so will resume my 'search' later on!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Vent on, Margie....you're a Mainer, right? It's in your blood....long fuses, but when it's time to vent, vent you do...

I'm off to get food. Our little grocery store is actually close enough to walk....but I will have too much to carry (blah blah, what a great dissembler I have become.)

Oy?Is there nothing on TV? The hounds will have to watch some wordy thing on the Arthurian age...Yawn.

We love you, Margie. Dee spreads rainbows all around you, I just know she does....

(Here's the moment when Lancelot sets eyes on THIS Gueneviere...zzzzzzztttttttt: The Italian Thunderbolt.)

Cherokee Devotional Sunday Dec. 30 (sharing email from Harriette Brilllianthawk)

There are times we forget the road we have been over together, how difficult it was, and how good. Undoubted loyalty has thrived between us. We know we can depend on understanding and kindness, but most of all forgiveness. We have laid aside anything we did not understand until it came clear, yet we have not excluded others or forgotten their importance. The Great Spirit wrote it in our contract to take special care, to load every rift in life with good thinking, good acting, and good words. From the beginning, we have planted good seeds. Now is time to share the harvest. We will walk on the paths of peace and broadcast to others that it is well with us.
__________________

It is my duty as your chief to be your father while in the paths of peace, and your leader and champion while on the war path.

Keokuk 1832

DARLINGS:
BILLS AT THE EAGLES 1:00PM ON CBS
MAZELTOV!

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Lynne,
Slew flew by and showed me the Bills vs. Eagles game is on CBS at 1pm here in the East Wing. It may not be shown on the Left Coast.

I sent him to help you look, but I think he's heading for Seattle by mistake. He said something about chasing seahawks out of HIS town.

Lee

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Jonna,
You are a dear. And much quicker than I. Hope the hounds are keeping you warm today. There's nothing like the warmth of a dog's love. Bless you.

NO Horse left behind!
Lee

Anybody get the info from Aqueduct? I turned my head from the TV for a second and a Horse fell right after the wire. I think! the Horse may be ok, he was up and jogging down the track when I looked back. I didn't catch his name, but I think Minstrel is part of it.

Lee

Shoot. It was a 2 Horse spill, No Allegiance was the winner and the first to fall. Jockeys were Carol Cedeno and Eibar Coa who both appear ok, but nothing more on the Horses from TVG.
Lee

Whow I just read the good news about Snickers being reunited with Willie. What wonderful news. I am so happy for Dawn and of course mother and son.

Still catching up on back issues of TB Times. Dec 15 edition had a great story about an Ole Bob Bowers stallion still active at stud in Minnesota.

Cleaning out the closet, I found a photo of Kelso, Forego and John Henry when they appeared together at Belmont Park in the early 1980's -- Kelso died of colic just a few days later.

But even better than that was a letter I found that the track announcer Marshall Cassidy sent to me many years ago thanking me for a complimentary letter I had written him about an incredible call he made in a very tight race. What a nice classy letter that I received from him that I will treasure for the rest of my life.

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LYNNE BROWN & SOPHIE'S LEE - re Football Day in America...I was SUPPOSED to be viewing the Packer game at 1 pm, and the *#^%@ changed it to the Bears game...I am NOT amused! And nobody bothered to ask which game I'd prefer to see - LOL!

I'm hoping to see the Cowboys at 4 pm, but now I'll believe it when I see it!

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Nancy,
This is the ONLY time I will say this, but "Go Cowboys.! (ONLY because I despise the Redskins so much and need the 'Boys to win to keep the 'Skins OUT of the playoffs.) LOL

NO Horse left behind!
Lee

### is there any sort of an update on NO ALLEGIANCE yet?

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WELL PIDDLE:/ !@#$%^&* NOT showing the Packs just makes this gray/drizzly day even MORE gray and drizzly!!!! :/ HOW DARE THEY???!!!!

And Mr. Sophie's Leeeee....Though I am in 'favor' of UnkleAlex wearing Romo's shirt for Fig's winnnnnns:) NEVER will I be heard saying 'go' cowboys....Nancy, CT...please forgive...Patty, please forgive....please don't take my 'dislike' personally, girls.....we ARE still 'Sisters in Barbaro':)

Well....so I guess I'll plan another activity for the portion of our day without the Packers:( DANG!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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I SO hope the horses will be alright!!!! Is there 'any' news yettttttt?

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

"Barbaro's Rainbow"

From God's Loving Heart
Angel Barbaro
The Famblee Of So Very Beautiful Angels Here
Angelic Hearts
Loving Hearts
Kindness
Loving Support
God's Treasures
Angel Barbaro
His Halo Is Glowing
All The Beautiful Colors
The Wings Of Love
All Spiritual Presence
The Rainbow Of Artists
Painting
Writing
Drawing
Singing
Words
Divine Inspiration
The New Year Is Arriving Soon
Time To Make The Donuts........

Barbaro's Rainbow........From The Highest Channel........God........8........Halos........

Affirmed

I Love So So A Lot Angel Jonna. All Angelic Rainbows........

I Love You So A Lot Angel Margie........

I Love BEAUTIFUL ANGELS.

Affirmed

Am so happy about Snickers and Willie. Just makes my day. I sent a little money for Snickers eye surgery and I owed my brother $30.00 (sometimes we bet on a football game-very rarely) but I told him he wasnt getting it as I donated his winnings along with mine to Snickers. I told him it was his donation. He laughd and said okay and then said , Snickers who? ###Gee, the Patriots played a close game. Dallas plays today at 3:00 (texas time). I would like to see them go to the superbowl but I dislike Jerry Jones. By the way it is like one game a year I bet as I cant afford to lose. ###nancy, like you, 2007 was not a good year starting with losing Barbaro. So many of us have had health problems, etc etc. However, look at what we have achieved. For example Snickers nad Willie and all the hundreds we have rescued and given new lifes to. Also, we have made great strides with our senators, etc . We are starting the new year ahead of the game. we will end slaughter in 2008. margie, regarding the KBs and pencils in hell my grandfather was always so kind to any animal. He was a great Christian and thought sometimes needy animals are angels to test us. well, thats what he thought.

Happy Sunday Fambleeeee!!

just stopped by to say HAY and hope everyone has a lovely day today. There are many horses and llama and even a potbellied pig who are having a much better day today, thanks to Colorado Thoroughbred Rescue, and a bunch of kind volunteers, and Colorado Horse Rescue who presently has three horses removed by Margaret DeSarno (Colorado Thoroughbred Rescue) last week. Thank you AGAIN to everyone who signed the petition, who called the Humane Society in Larimer, and who offered support. What a great effort. THAT is what it's all about.

uh, Tax Person, perhaps I could recommend that you consider a hobby? Your post certainly tave the appearance of referring to Padme as "the contributor". Of course I just violated my cardinal rule, but will just pass that along as well. If your opinion isn't sought, it's probably best you are not so free to dispense it.

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Cheryl: (giggle, snort, snort........)

("If your opinion isn't sought, it's probably best you are not so free to dispense it."

For those of you who cannot see the Packer's game: My pathetic Lions 13 Packers 34 with 2:50 left in the game.

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Wendy.....:) Thanks!! I'm sorry for 'your' Lions...'my' Niners didn't do well, either:/

Brady Quinn:) Got to come onto the field for a few plays, though:) And the crowd LIKED that...and I suspect that 'toocutequinn' did too!!

I watched him play for ND...he's GOOD:) Can't wait to watch his career unfold!

Anyone??? I always get so 'cornfused' about play-off games and 'wild cards'...are the Packers going to be in the playoffs??? Is it too soon to know that??? Anyone????? :)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Sandra!
I love what your grandfather said. And there's so much truth in what he said.

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SNICKERS & WILLIE
The Mother and Son reunion
is only a heartbeat away...
Simon & Garfunkel...
I can't wait to see pix of the two of them reunited. They are both miracles, IMHO.

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Dee: I love that: Time to make the Donuts: Amen to that little sister.

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Sophie's Lee
You football maven, you....
We used to make my mother go down to the finished basement "family room" when the Vikings would play. She'd wear her Viking's regalia and scream bloody murder.

She's in Charlotte NC now, and has continued her love affair with basketball--most particularly: SU basketball. It's crazy, but the Charlotte area is LOADED with SU fans.

No matter what kind of trouble SU Alumn Carmelo Anthony gets into with the the Philly Eagles, she defends him.
"He's just surrounded by Bad People!" she'll intone, and that's the end of the conversation...

And then there's Donovan McNabb--also a superb SU player, when we actually had a football coach, sneer, sneer. There are really vitriolic bumper stickers all over the city suggesting what the Coach can do with various objects. Ah well...

I am reading a hilarious book by sportswriter Will Blythe about the brutal rivalry between Duke and NC. The title is: To Hate like This is To Be Happy Forever. I love it...great title.

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Sophie's Lee: this one is for you: (speaking of black TBs:

It Was Her Stride, Long, Almost Dream-Like, Floating

Riders with a sense
of pace were fooled.
She was like a dancer
with balloon, hanging
in the air, suspended.
If you were on her,
you thought the
clockers were wrong.
Sometimes it seemed
she wasn't running,
never came back
winded. Those long
legs seemed too
long for a real horse.
Someone said it
was as if she hung
there and the ground
rushed under her.

Lyn Lifshin
The Licorice Daughter

JOE FOR SUNDAY, HE IS WORKING MIRACLE, AND THOSE THEY COULDN'T SAVE WEIGH MORE HEAVILY ON HIS HEART THAN THOSE THE DID SAVE....
that makes him who he is...I love the ER nurse asking about Pony Boy. (Who really is a total Stud Muffin.)
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Sunday, December 30th...

It seems everyone is sick. A horrible flu combined with a chest cold. Holly Meeks, Mikka Thorson, Tim Gee, Angela Youngblood, Stephanie Diaz, Gary Duncan, Becky Coombs, Allison Martino, along with a whole bunch of others. It begins with a sore throat, and by the next day you are stuck in bed. Tis the season. So far Cathy and I remain healthy. Unless you want to talk about my broken big toe. My broken rib. My never ending back pain. My poor vision. My poor handwriting. My lousy choice of clothing. Cathy and her swollen hand. Her poor vision. We both limp through life. A hitch to our giddy up. Jenny Hartman and myself compare notes. Every single day both of us are injured. We have one cabinet which is for medicine only. Broken down race horses. Broken down old folks. Several dogs and cats who are a combined million years old. A pig who is 14 and I wonder, how long do pigs live? We are more than a Mom and Pop ranch. We are a Grandma and Grandpa ranch. I voted for Nixon, and I still love my 8 track tape player.

And when the emergency room nurse calls you by your first name, and asks how is Pony Boy, it is time to once again examine the direction of your life.

Poor Mikka Thorson is so sick she cannot even read her new Cosmo. On the phone Mikka says everything is blurry. I tell her everything for me has been blurry for the last 30 years.

We have a gelding who just came to us from the race track, and he is badly broken down. A cutie pie, and for the most part he walks on 3 legs. The gelding should recover, and 4 or 6 months from now he will be living in our fields because seldom are forever lame horses adopted. And this gelding will be forever lame.

In the year 2007 there have been 155 horses come to us from race tracks. More than 130 of these horses arrived with injuries.

Fresh off the track horses who we purchased from feed lots total 27. Of those 27, 22 were injured.

Older thoroughbreds with racing tattoos who we purchased from feed lots total 65. Of those 65, 58 were suffering from either injuries, neglect, or both.

Older thoroughbreds without racing tattoos who we purchased from feed lots total 31. Of those 31, 18 came to us either injured, neglected, or both.

Only 2 more days to go. The above numbers will no doubt be the final numbers for 2007.

The total comes to 278 thoroughbreds rescued in 2007. For other breeds, the total comes to 141 horses. I think. We keep journals, and even with my poor vision I think I have counted correctly.

Now will come letters saying quit bragging. But I am not bragging. Only sharing. And I always tell anyone who listens, it is not about the horses we rescue. It is about the horses we were unable to rescue. There were literally thousands. And it is because of those thousands of horses we keep going on. 2008 will be another record year. New numbers to top old numbers. By the end of every June we start using a calculator.

To our friends who are sick we wish you a quick recovery. Outside it is cold and gray. We have not seen the sun for 5 days. 109 horses on this frozen muddy ranch. We wave bye bye to 2007. The hot coffee is from Peets, and we are late for feeding breakfast. Misty lives in our yard, and she gives me a hurry up look through the window. Well okay then...

Joe

An adoption from 2004. Top left is Ciara with her gelding Go Holland.

An adoption from 2005. Top right is Stacey with her filly Robin.

An adoption from 2006. Bottom left is Nicole with her filly One Fourteen.

An adoption from 2007. Bottom right is Sandy with her gelding Mr. Thatcher.

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SOPHIE'S LEE - your remark about the Cowboys is what I believe is called a "left-handed complimenet!" And further proof that geography doesn't necessarily govern team allegiance - there you are in the "East Wing" and you hate the Redskins - LOL! And here I am in CT and I HATE THE PATRIOTS...

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WENDY - glad you're home, but do I detect some "moderator conflict" here? Just remember that your loss is Alex's gain...

TEST!!!

I had posted something over 1-2 hrs. ago and it is not appearing.

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Socorro...I saw your post earlier today, re: CBS4Denver...t/s: 5:45a.m......is that what you are looking for?

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Just got back from the mall of wretched excess as Jonna so appropriately labelled it....
Only one problem with that...I think there's not that much excess anymore!!!! LOL

Taxperson....I hope you realize that all our internet addresses can be traced by Alex and Wendy??? If you read the mission statement for ABR comment and discussion boards you will see that it says definitively that you may only use ONE name ??!!!! Those masquerading with alias's will be banned by Alex!!! Just a little friendly reminder for ALL those people who might decide not to be nice and not to use their correct name.....

Now on to something pleasanter....it is a joy to see the wonderful job Margaret and friends are doing with the animals in Colorado !!!! What a team effort by ALL...GOODWORK FOB too !!!!!!

Looking forward with great anticipation to the Snickers and Willie reunion....I too contributed a small ammount to Snickers eye surgery !!! I will be basking in the afterglow too!!!! Congrats to Dawn in MI for making this all happen!!!!

Lyn Gilbert...YOU ROCK!!! as Cheryl would say!!! Looking forward to that book....

Otherlyn....I need to be in thisgoodplace again!!! I miss the YoungPrince....HUGS my fren!! WE MISS YOU!!!!

Gotta go make Curried Thai noodles with Turkey!!!! YUM YUM YUM !!!!

Angel Dee..thanks for the lovely e-card!!! What a sweetheart you are ....we love you !!!!! Affirmed

Love to All...

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LYNNE -

No, that's not the post. The post is dealing with a POST made by Susan E. asking for help in getting a PETITION FOR A TORTURED DOG.

This is the link (not blue linking because everytime I have done it, my post does not appear).

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=18275.1

If someone could please help get the word out, I am certain she would greatly appreciate it.

I can't stay up any longer waiting for the POST to appear, it is now Monday, 2:26 am, my time.

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Maribel. All, All Angelic Glowing Rainbows.

Glowing So Beautifully........

Affirmed

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Jonna,
I've been called a "mother" before, but I don't think I've ever been called a maven!(You do remember I have an overabundance of testosterone don't you?) LOL

Thank you so much for posting Lyn's poem. It is one I am thinking about reading during the open reading portion of the evening. Dear Lyn invited me to read one or two from Licorice Daughter. My only hope is to do justice to Lyn, her poetry and Ruffian.

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NancyinCT,
I would NEVER give the Cowboys a compliment...of ANY kind! LOL I only root for 2 teams during football season: The Eagles and whoever is playing the Redskins.

NO Horse left behind!
Lee

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Padme. All, All Angelic Glowing Rainbows........

Affirmed

I Love You So A Lot Angels Alex And Wendy. 10,000% Support........

All, All Angelic Glowing Rainbows........

Affirmed

Joe makes me laugh. I think he and Cathy will have a big halo in Heaven. ###I just remembered tomorrow is New Years eve. not that that makes much difference. a friend always comes over that night and we eat a foot long hot dog (to heck with the diabetes) and drink a little beer. she will leave and I will be in bed ny 10:00. gee, I go to bed now whenI used to be getting ready to go out. ###drag off in the morning for more lab tests. well, theres worse things.

DRUM ROLL....through the glories of TVG, I just witnessed "THE FIG" win the first race at Sam Houston!

Alex, please do let us know when you'll be changing into your Romo shirt...

If you like "feel good" Horsey movies, you can catch the last 45 minutes or so of "The Long Shot" on Hallmark Channel. It's the one about the woman whose Horse is blind and wins a dressage competition. The Horse lovin' MAN (hint hint Jonna LOL) sure liked it.

NO Horse left behind!
Lee

Hay, Guys!

Thank you...

Dee, you bring such a big smile to my face. Maribel, you are precious. Nancy and Auntie Cheryl and Jonna and those behind the scenes...you rock my world and help me keep my heart open.

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Am waiting for pics of the Snickers/Willie reunion...on the mother/child reunion is only emotion awaaaaayyyy...oh little darlin....

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Cheryl, I did sign that CO petition and I am sooooo relieved that the animals are now being truly taken care of...

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

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SOPHIE'S LEE - I have seen that wonderful movie before - cried like a baby, of course!

Congratulations on the Eagles' win...um, the Cowboys are losing, time is fast runing out...so you and my fren Lynne Brown can celebrate

And the pain of it all...my "second team" the Giants came sooooo very close to beating the Patriots last night. Had that miracle happened you surely would have heard me celebrating all the way down in the "East Wing."

Any word on the Aqueduct accident? I wasn't watching racing earlier, so blessedly I didn't see it...and it takes forever to get info!

Another reminder of you just a while ago...a horse came in third in a race at Hawthorne (I think that's where it was) and the horse's name was GOSOPHIEGO!

Petition for Tortured Dog--investigation stalled.

I don't know how to blue link, but please pop over to Forum, read, and sign.

PETITION FOR TORTURED DOG INVESTIGATION

Animal Rescue

Hi, all you animal lovers. This is pretty simple... Please tell ten
friends to tell ten today! The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble
getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota of
getting free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals. It
takes less than a minute (How about 20 seconds) to go to their site and
click on the purple box 'fund food for animals' for free. This doesn't
cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number
of daily visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals in
exchange for advertising.
Here's the web site! Pass it along to people you know.

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/

LOR in PA, where are you???!!!

Deae Frens;
Please, does anyone know if NO ALLEGIANCE is OK?

He went down only seconds after winning the first race at Aqueduct today. Is he alright? Has anyone heard? Does anyone know how to find out?

###My Dear Maribel, rest assured, that the peace of Thisgoodplace will soon be restored to us all. The images are seeping into my dreams. The Young Prince and Prince Brume are eager to resume their journey. The white mare also continues to sing.

Thank you for your encouragement, my lovely Fren. I can feel it across these many miles.

Let's all pray for a good report on NO ALLEGIANCE. Yes?

Your FOB Fren, O

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Nancy,
GOSOPHIEGO...sounds like a great name for a thoroughbred. May she never be forgotten and always honored. Thank you dear fren.

NO Horse left behind!
Lee

...also, SNIFTERS SPIRIR is running in race 7 at Sam Huston Park today. I'll net that the race is only minutes away, but this time of day. It is a $6000 Claiming race.

Please pray for a good outcome for us. He is a former "home boy." claimed away from FOB LynWins...but, never-the-less, still one of "our own." God Speed, Dear Boy!

O

...Duh on my "hoof hands...it's SPIRIT not SPIRIR.

Sheesh....

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OtherLyn,
There are many things I want to say to you; starting with I'm happy to see some things in your life are getting better.

It's always good to see you here. You have been in my prayes every day.

Very happy for you that the Young Prince and Brume are returning. They have been missed dearly.

Prayers for No Alliegance too. Haven't heard a thing since the race. Prayers for the other Horse involved too.

NO Horse left behind!
Lee

### nancy - yes i made it home safely. Palmer panted the entire way and is now thoroughly exhausted watching a movie on HBO with me. Pita is in my lap wondering how I could ever leave her even for a couple of days.

I managed to take down 1 of 3 trees in my home - ugh. so i did do something productive.

and yes - there is moderator conflict when it comes to sports :)

ps - how come i'm always on the losing end these days...michigan; lions; tigers; etc.

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Otherlyn: re: No Allegiance lost

SO SORRY SO SORRY; ANOTHER ONE LOST. I found this on a site I googled up. Damn, damn. Damn.
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In memory-No Allegiance, he gave the race of his life at 47-1 just before his death

Posted by Jeff Rosen on Sun Dec 30 18:39:04 2007
I was at Aqueduct today, instead of the Nostalgia Train. In the first race, number 7, No Allegiance, ridden by female jockey Carol Cedeno, won the race going wire to wire and just after he crossed the finish line he broke his leg throwing Cedeno to the ground. It was so bad a break and he was in such pain they put up a screen to block him from the crowd and he was euthanized right there on the track. Since he was just a $14,000 claimer, he'll never be remembered like Ruffian or Barbaro. So I say, let us remember him. (By the way, Cedeno got up and she appeared all right.)

here's the website:
http://www.subchat.com/otchat/read.asp?Id=273049
It just came up under a blind inquiry. How I hate this: he won for god's sake: under such huge odds...47-1. It's just too sad for words.

This really kills me: he wasn't even 5. born: 3/29/02. I hate it. I hope God whisked him away fast. The poor bunny.

Now I really DO need to see pix of Snickers and Willie...something to sleep on, not the images of this poor baby being put down on the damned track, so bad they couldn't even van him off...

Dear God protect your beautiful horses...he was a beauty. I'll bet you could pick him out of the crowd tonight heading over the Bridge. Dear God.
Please help us all make the world safer for your marvelous horses...

Rest in peace, NO ALLEGIANCE, and may light perpetual shine upon you. I mourn your sacrifice and attempt to rejoice in your entrance into the land of eternal light and peace...and the greenest pastures you've ever seen. God bless you, dear boy!

((((((((((NO ALLEGIANCE))))))))))

Nancy

No Allegiance With Barbaro At The Rainbow Bridge.
All Love........

Affirmed

SNICKERS IS HOME WITH WILLIE !!

http://forums.prospero.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=18284.1

Oh hell.

Rest in peace, No Allegiance.

Yes, Dee, it is AFFIRMED, and I hope Barbaro is introducing In Allegiance to all the heavenly herd!

Hurray for Dawn, Snickers and Willie !

I always HOPE for a balance. Losing "No Allegiance" is tough. Losing ANY of them is tough.

Rest in Peace dear one. No Allegiance...this is so sad. The race of his life...

Sophie's Lee mentioned that is was a 2 horse spill. Was the other horse OK? I really hope so.

carleen

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Jonna,
Thank you for posting the sad news. I completely agree with Mr. Rosen...we, the FsOB should ensure that No Allegience IS remembered like Ruffian and Barbaro!

Rest in Peace dear One.

NO Horse left behind or EVER Forgotten!
Lee

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Carleen,
I believe the other Horse is ok. I saw on TVG right after one riderless Horse jogging down the track. In that short glimpse, he appeared to be ok.

NO Horse left behind!
Lee

Snifters Spirit finished next to last. He led the first half of the race then faded. Looked like he just ran out of gas, but he came home safe.
Lee

Candles for No Allegiance

I'M SICK AND TIRED OF SETTING UP CANDLE GROUPS FOR RACEHORSES WHO DIE IN THE PRIME OF THEIR LIVES ! ! !

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Barb,
Truly, tonight I feel the pain. I never heard of No Allegiance before today, but his death hit me hard.

It truly, truly sucks. Short of ending racing though, how do we stop it?

NO Horse left behind or Ever Forgotten!
Lee

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Lee,

We don't. They will continue to die. The safer surfaces will help, but their physiology, the breeding, the small feet, small thin leg bones, and the NATURE of racing, or any sport for that matter, all mean that it will continue to happen. There is no answer that will completely stop it.

SIGH................

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Barb,
I know. I love the sport and I love the Horses and all involved with it. I don't want to end racing, I'm just frustrated tonight.

So beautiful, so graceful, so damn fragile.

NO Horse left behind or Ever Forgotten!
Lee

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"NO Horse left behind or Ever Forgotten!"

NICE TOUCH.

Dear jonna, and ALL,

Thank you for the update. The sad outcome is as I had feared.

NO ALLEGIANCE'S photo can be seen under his name at pedigreequery.com

Please remember him with Love and Honor. It was a thrilling race. He did good.

Thanking God that SNIFTERS SPIRIT is safe. I don't think that he was claimed today. So far, he is still owned by Schrum Racing Inc. He was at the front, most of the way, then faded in the last turn. I hope they are treating him kindly, and will give hi