Have a great weekend everyone...

Good luck to those traveling to DC!

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CALLING ALL TARHEELS
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North Carolina REALLY needs your help
to pass S311 / HR503..

If you want to join the NC anti slaughter group
please email:

antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net

Alex-

Thank's for giving us the virtual meeting place
for our struggle to end horse slaughter. We couldn't have done it without you...

Safe travels to everyone heading to DC!

Hay, FOB's!

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Alex, Beanie is adorable, beautiful and sooooo sweet. Hopefully technology will cooperate so you can show her story to the world. Next week will be interesting on a lot of fronts both collectively and personally. And at the end of the week...I retreat for 3 days.

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Will be at Tim's barn tomorrow morning...at times I feel as though I'm starting to live there...like its a bad thing????? :)

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Deb Anderson, check your e-mail. It is so good to "hear" you...

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Martita, dearest one, rest. You are not the only luminous soul who is undergoing an enforced rest right now. This is necessary for you.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

###Martita: May YOUR ribs heal as quickly as mine seems to be healing. Positive thoughts--I'm thinking "knitting" here, hee hee--work as well you know.

###Alex, I have to view the Beanie video at work (my birthday present to myself this year will be a twosome--signing up for Medicare and getting high-speed for my computers ;o)--but I KNOW you will do a fantastic job.

###Spring may be here in the Mojave Desert. We have had several days of lovely, balmy sunshine with very little wind. I'm still wearing sweatshirts or long sleeves with a vest, but the hoodies and lined jackets are staying in the closet.

Of course that can all change overnight, but I can see "the light at the end of the tunnel," and I don't think it's a train.

### Good weekends to all--and safe travels to Washington DC.

Famblee

WINDCHILL Has Crossed the Bridge to Meet Barbaro

Leslie in MN

I was bringing my coffee over to the computer to sit down check on Windchill today. I laughed, thinking that this how the day began with Barbaro, opening TWR every morning to see how Barbaro's night had been. Tim would give us ACN>

And this is how I found that Windchill passed in his sleep last night sometime between 9 and midnight. If my heart feels lead a lead weight in my chest, I can't believe how Jeff and Kathi and all of Windchill's peeples must be feeling.

I'm clipping and pasting Jeff's post here. It was just too good to be true. God please wrap him in your arms and let him race the fields of heaven on his strong new legs....this is just so heartbreaking. His spirit was SO strong.

From the Raindance website:
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It is with broken hearts that we say this...last night between 9pm and midnight, February 29th, 2008, one of the bravest souls we have ever had the honor of knowing crossed over the rainbow bridge. He passed quietly in his sleep, surrounded by his two sisters, Kisses and Sunday, at the only real home he had ever known.

There are no words to describe the loss and emptiness that we feel.

Earlier in the evening he had his weekly check up and bloodwork done, with normal temperature, normal heart rate, and lots of weight gain since his last check up.

The experts warned us from the beginning not to get our hopes up, because the odds were just overwhelmingly stacked against him. We never told Windchill that. We accepted each day with him as a gift, we watched his progress in awe - as did the entire nation. This little horse became a beacon of hope for so many who had lost their faith in humanity. He taught us that no matter what happens in your life, no matter how unfair, you can still have faith and you can find love to carry you to a better place. He found the good in the world.

After the autopsy he will be brought home for a proper burial. Once the tears have eased up and we can think clearly again, we will be starting a foundation in his honor. His brave fight will not have been in vain.

Kathi Davis, Jeff Tucker and Windchill's careteam

So sorry to read about windchill. At leats it was peaceful in a place full of love.

So excited for you Alex.

Run free little Windchill with Barbaro, Lost In the Fog, John Henry and many more. God Bless Jeff Tucker and All the Caregivers for taking great care of this little guy.

Barbaro you live in my heart!

Good morning to the beautiful animals at MHR.

Barbaro please welcome Windchill to hevvin.

Ro & Brady

Nicanor blogs

Who is doing this, and do the Jackson's know?
Don't get me wrong, would love to keep up with Nicanor.

OMG Windchill NO!

I am so sad to read that Windchill didn't make it--he was such a fighter.
RIP Windchill--all of the great equines will be welcoming you to equine heaven.

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/nicanor/default.aspx

from Harriette this morning> so appropriate
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We thought they would last forever--those old ones who taught us,bent us, sweetened our lives. We thought our questions would always go to them, and answers would return in familiar voices. Too many times we did not appreciate their humor, their words that chided us with lessons. Our differences were great, we thought. Our eyes wandered to other things, our voices mingled with strange ones. And suddenly, like the vapor mists that lift and fade on sun-struck mountain tops, they were gone. We did not see them go. They slipped past the boundaries to joy and rest without limit. Now the questions hang in mid air without voices to answer. And the differences fade like the mists but the memory persists with genuine humor,genuine love, and in turn, convince our young to, "Hear me now, my children...."

I have dreamed that he shall live to count many coups and be old.

Grandfather of Plenty- Coups 1848

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Debbie in LA,

Someone posted that the info on the blogs will eventually come from Peter so I am sure they know.

Actually, someone who knows Michael and posts on our board occasionally mentioned this might be coming at the end of last year.

Awww geez, not Wind Chill! Crap. Iknow he knew love and care at the end, and I know his little frozen legs and fine, and he is running with the herd in hevvin, but WHY did those awful people let him get in that condition in the first place!? It just makes me ill. How can you have people like Jonna, home cooking for her hounds, and then the other end of the spectrum people who watch a horse freeze in their yard? It just makes me so sick.

I would like to say that Jeff and Kathy and all of Wind Chill's new family did a wonderful job with him. Why aren't all people like that?

Angst in SC today. Rest in Peace little one.

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MJ
Thanks this will be great and we could use some good news, just so upset about Windchill.

ohhhh Famblee....:(

I am so, so sad about Wind Chill!! I am glad it was peaceful, I'm hoping he was having a really funnnnn 'horsey dream'...I'm very sorry for all his peeps and the little Aussie who stayed by his side the whole time...the little Aussie probably knew all along, I am guessing...

This next statement may be totally inappropriate right here, right now..but it is in my heart...I am hoping his previous 'owners' rot in Hell...and I hope that process begins before they arrive there...as in right now!!

I am grateful that this little boy was at least able to know love and warmth and caring for this too short time in his life. I will focus on that 'part' of this story, and focus on *CHARLEY*, 'cause he's being a happy horsey up in No. CA. and when it's cold there, he wears a 'blankie'...those peeps CARE/LOVE their horses, and they APPRECIATE 'my' Charley and ALL their horses!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Debbie in LA

That's ok. I was saddend to read the news also. Poor little soul.

The Fans of Barbaro will stand with you and hold you up as you try to move forward.

For us, there is no difference in mouring the loss of a multi million dollar TB racehorse, or a starved and hungry little colt in the fields of Wisconsin. We see the old soul behind the eyes and we stand in awe of the their gentle and brave spirit.

Jeff and Kathi, here is something to consider. We would still come to see you tomorrow if you feel at all comforted by seeing the faces of the Fans of Barbaro. We do know the pain that you feel as we experienced this loss last January 29 2007.

Barbaro will care for your little Windchill up in heavin. We know this to be true. We have a special connection to a little place called www.equine-heavin.com You too will now be able to keep tabs on WC's newfound life through this special portal.

The Fans of Barbaro will be honored and proud to be one of the building blocks for the WINDCHILL FOUNDATION.

You can count on us for all the days ahead.

Leslie in MN

Kathy:
give little Sophie an extra kiss and hug for me today. I'm afraid I have to agree with Aunt Lynne
about retribution coming down on that little divine soul's past "owners." They deserve all the trouble that hell can bring down on them. Get them in training for their places next to the horse killers and KBs.

I really feel like someone hit me in the chest. I just do not get it.

Kisses on Sophie's blaze: j

I can't fathom doing to Sophie what they did to Wind Chill.

Sophie sends innocent horsie love to her Aunties Lynne and Jonna, and all those who need their fingers sucked on and their hand licked by a coming 3 week old foal.

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Leslie,

What you wrote and are doing is beautiful. We do know what that loss feels like.

I'm so out of here. So sorry I came here today.

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Barb
You just must know that I went to look at the vids of Punky to life my spirits. I especially love the first one where Chunky has her ears so laced back that it looks like she has no ears....what a good mom she was, even if she did nip your daughter.....

I have to leave the house to do things now, which is probably the best thing. Sorrow, sorrow.

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Barb...o.k., you go do what you must to 'fix' yourself....but then, my dear Sister in bArbaro, you get your butt back here, 'cause we NEED you and so do the HORSES!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Go read Joe today. Thank you Alice Bento.

Oh, dear FsOB! I am in tears about Windchill. My sympathies go out to the lovely people & doggie who made every effort to nurture him back to health. At least he passed in a place where he'd known love, comfort, and sustenance.

When I was young, I didn't believe in the concept of evil. But the older I get, I do believe that evil is a tangible presence on our planet. The Joe Sheltons of the world and each of you act rightly to obliterate it. I salute each and every one of you who refuse to turn your backs or stand by silently when evil rears its ugly head.

Now the "DC 80" will have one more sad story to share next week. I agree with Jonna's statement yesterday that if caring and love only counted, the Capitol would be levitating. Peace, RMH

#### To Renee: I saw that ghastly clip of "Shrub" (GB II) seemingly incredulous that the price of gas is approaching $4.00 a gallon. Brent had to listen to my tirade comparing Bush to FDR. President Roosevelt, who also came from a privileged background, specifically sought out info about how "everyday people" were faring during the Depression. He wanted to know regularly, and made sure his Cabinet knew, how much a loaf of bread cost, how much a tank of gas cost, what would a new car cost, et cetera. Our current plight makes me almost sick at my stomach.
Where's Saundra in TX? I miss seeing her here.
To Martita: Sending healing thoughts to you.
To Margie, careful on those mountain passes this weekend!
To Alex, thanks for sharing rhe clip about Beanie! What a success story. ####

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Robyn Hoffman...Honey Girl, I always find it ever-comforting to 'see you here', Robyn. Thank you for always having those words of yours for us...
((((((((((robyn)))))))))))

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Joe at TB Friends

"Painting The Skies With Love"
(Music In Rainbows)

From God's Loving Heart
Angel Barbaro
The Source Of Comfort And Love
He Paints The Skies With Love
Angels In The Sky
In Rainbows
Angel Windchill
With Barbaro On The Rainbow
All, All All Love
He Is With Barbaro's Famblee Of So So So Beautiful Angels
Living In Their Minds And Hearts
Divinely
Musical Notes In The Sky
The Word Love Is With The Musical Notes
In Halos
The Circle Of Love
Glowing
The Rainbow Of Music
Over The Rainbow
Divine Connection
The Spirit Of Love
Communicating With You........

8.........Halos.......Two Hearts.......Connected
In Love.......D.C. The Wings Of Love.......

Affirmed Rainbows.......
Sacred Prayers.......

Affirmed

You fought a mighty fight - you will be missed. God bless you on your way dearest one. Barbaro is with you - he knows the way.

Love you forever horse

Wind Chill I have prayed so hard for you to heal, but it just was not God's will for you. Now I am sending thoughts your way in heaven, knowing that the herd there will welcome you and you will run free from earthly pain and suffering. Rest forever is peace our sweet baby.You fought the good fignt and always you will be remembered for that!

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Hi everyone,

I will post more later, probably tonight...

But I just wanted to say, if it hasn't been already, Windchill crossed the Bridge on the 29th...February 29th.

(Thank you for being there for him Honey.XXOOxxo)

Windchill, I will post to you tonight while you are resting after you have breezed with Barbaro...I love you. xxoo

Major cuteness alert

We need some happy right now! Mare saved from KB and has a cute filly, from the DB

More happy

HOPEFUL WORDS AND THOUGHTS AND IMAGES (EXCEPT THAT WINDSHIELD) FROM JOE TODAY. I DON'T THINK I COULD HAVE BORNE ANOTHER SAD POST....
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Saturday, March 1st...

Coming home, and in our driveway, on top of the haystack, sits a young girl. Farther down you can read why hay is in our driveway. There is a car parked across the street, no doubt the mom of this young girl. She says her name is Alice Bento. She is 12. They drove all the way from San Francisco. Alice gives me an envelope full of cash. Mostly one dollar bills. It looks like a fortune, a giant wad. There is $277.00. Alice walked the streets of Fishermans Wharf, asking strangers for money. Said give me a dollar please so we can help horses. Obviously lots of strangers handed over a dollar. Several gave $5.00. It took Alice Bento less than 4 hours to collect $277.00.

And I was stunned. All morning in San Francisco Alice Bento was asking others for money. To help horses. To help Tbfriends.

I was returning home from doing chores at another ranch. In 4 hours of labor I earned a whopping $60.00. Got my finger stuck in a halter and I think my knuckle is broken. In all honesty, spending 4 hours at Fishermans Wharf sounds like a much better choice.

So I asked Alice Bento do you want to meet Pony Boy? Most young visitors say yes, but Alice said no. I asked do you want to give a race horse a carrot? Most young visitors say yes, but Alice said no. She only wanted to give me this envelope. To hug me. And to tell me Be Safe.

In our fields, feeding supper to 109 hungry horses, and when I give the nightly pat on the nose to Olympic Spirit she jerks her head quickly, and now I have a big bruise under my eye.

And we got to see Letterman give his opening jokes for the last 3 nights. Dish TV installed a DVR, and we can record and watch whenever. My finger in ice, my eye in ice, my planteafantasiagobblegobble foot with a special cushion, and I cannot get Alice Bento out of my mind. $277.00 from the streets of San Francisco. Enough money for 15 bags of grain. Enough money for 11 trims from shoer Tim Gee. Enough money for 80 wormers from Country Supply.

Starving horses, pregnant doomed mares, broken down race horses, unwanted horses abandoned in neighborhood streets, daily chores, poop on top of poop, and a 12 year old girl waiting on our haystack. Thank You Alice Bento. You have no idea how you changed my day.

Joe

Top left is oh oh. Look how we found our little Civic yesterday morning. We must remember to park in the garage.

Hay was dropped off in our driveway, because the delivery truck became stuck by our barn.

Bottom left: Hanging out, watching mud dry.

Bottom right: Hoofbeats Horse Transportation bringing another horse from the race track.
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GOD BLESS ALICE BENTO. SHE WILL NEVER STARVE A HORSE TO DEATH, IGNORING HIS CRIES AS THE WINDS RAGE AND THE SNOW COMES. GOD BLESS HER.

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Thank you Robyn:
just thank you.
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Dee
Thank you for the rainbows. We will need many, many rainbows this week, dear girl.

Alex,
in regard to the comment you made about the wonderful people you met "real life" and "virtual" via this site - "Amen to that"...

WindChill,
Rest in Peace...

Heartwarming video - Lion hugs rescuer

[Thought I posted this here already this morning but seems not to be here - if a duplication, I'm sorry.]

DB General non-horse related folder, msg. 20441.1

[note - I posted a different version of this video a little while back and everybody who posted on that thread evidently enjoyed it. Now it has found its way to me again, thanks to Harriette. I am reposting because this video has sound and identifying info, as the one I posted before did not.]

passing on email from Harriette Brillianthawk:

Several years ago this woman found a sick, malnourished lion cub in the jungle.

She took the cub home and fed him and brought him up until he was too big to keep anymore.

Then she made arrangements with a zoo in Colombia to take the lion.

Here's a video of what happened when she went to visit him in the zoo for the first time:

http://www.telestereo.com/Archivos/video.html [end of that post]

I posted that before I had read that poor little Windchill has departed. I reposted the above at his Thread with this line added:

This is how Windchill felt/feels about those who saved him.

STILL LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH . . . .

Safe trips to all, both on and off the track.

Little Windchill, its enough to tear my heart out of my chest, sitting here reading it.
I thank God that each of you is here, you bolster me up in spirit. Without you , I don't think I could go on in this fight against hs.

I will say a prayer for the soul of Windchill, although he certainly doesn't need it. He was nothing but innocence, and love, brought down by evil and hate.

## Yes, Robyn, I believe in evil. In all the universe, Newtons' Laws, or somebodies laws, says that for every action there is a reaction.. You science buffs know better than me, but you know there is good. Therefore there is evil, it is alive and malevolent. I imagine you could see it in the eye of a killer-buyer if you looked closely. Maybe not, but it is all around, and we fight it daily when we try to save lives. Off the soapbox now.

Try to make it a good Saturday. If evil impacts us, it wins, so let us go on, forward and with love in our hearts for the horses we will save, and mmemory of Windchill and all like him we lost.
Bless you Fans and Friends of Barbaro.

When I knew that I might lose my beloved cat Zorro, I found this wonderful video on Youtube. The music makes me think of the Rainbow Bridge. I watched it again for this first time after Zorro passed today, in honor of Windchill and Bucky.

"Grief is the price we pay for love"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kec_LR6yh6I

C.J., thanks for the lion video- it helped my
aching heart and gave me a smile. Who says wild animals can't love humans ! ! I hope she can visit him often.

Checking out now to do a little chore or two.
ttyl, FOBs.

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Jonna. All, All, All
So Glowing So Angelic Beautiful Rainbows To You And Sent Here And To D.C.

Had Some Computer Problems This Morning. Back On Now. So Know So That I Thought Of The Angels In My Mind And Heart.

So Love So All To See Many Blue Balloons At D.C.........

Most So All To Send The Rainbows.......

Affirmed

Alex looking for some help in DC

I've been out of town and out of pocket for several days. I just found out about Bucky and Windchill. Right now I am too full of anger and hatred at animal abusers to post rationally.

Thank god for all of you, famblee.

Alex, the film of Beanie is beautiful. She'll make a very good ambassador. As will you. Safe travels wish I could be there, I know my dear friend here in CO who is attending, and all of you will represent us well.

My God, little Windchill. Will you forgive us? I can't imagine how you suffered, bewildered and hungry, and how much pain you endured when your legs became so cold they wouldn't hold you. We are so very thankful for Jeff and Kathi, and all those who cared for you. They cave you so much love, and hundreds of others from all over the country loved you too. We believed you would survive, but knew deep inside that there was a chance the damage could not be undone. Still, we hoped. As was said about Barbaro so many times over, if love and tears could have healed you, you would be healed. But it wasn't in the grand plan, and we can't question that. Yet I still feel ashamed to even be in the same species as those who caused you so much suffering. Please forgive us. Now you are whole, your legs are sound, you will have no more pain, no more hunger ever again. We will remember you always, and be guided by your strong and beautiful spirit to ensure that no other horse should ever suffer as you did. I promise. Will listen for your hooves galloping across hevvin.

Aunty Cheryl loves you soooooooooo much

Hay Famblee....

Alex is requesting a little help in DC...go to Deb's post here, t/s 6:23p and check it out!

Alex, our 'furlessleeder':) Thanks, Aunty Cheryl...that is a KEEPER:) 'fershure'~!~! I'd be there in a 'heart-beat' to be able to help you after all you have and are continuing to do for us...I'm not able to attend:/

However:) I will be HERE....right VERY HERE:) and on the telephone and sending those 'stinkin' faxes and calling upon my WONDERFUL team members in WA and LA to help this cause!!

I sure hope DC is ready for the FANS OF BARBARO and all we will be bringing to their 'HILL','cause I believe it will be HISTORY IN THE MAKING....I don't know if they have EVER seen a GRASS ROOTS GROUP like THIS ONE...and I doubt they ever will AGAIN!

I'm SO FIRED UP right now, I'm actually SORRY it isn't MONDAY....

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Rest In Peace little man. You were love by more than you know. Let your big brother take you under his wing. He will protect you for all time. He will do it for his earthly famlee who love him so, who love you so.

Lynne....you said what I am feeling.

I ask the question to the universe so often, "WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE"? and have yet to hear the answer. We are the stewards of this planet and all who inhabit. Shame on us.

Cheryl,

Your words ring so true. I too am ashamed of the individuals in our species who cause so much pain and suffering to those who cannot defend themselves, and therefore I am ashamed to even be of the same species.

Here I look at a picture of my Baby B. who lives because of Barbaro and she will NEVER know pain and suffering at the hands of humans, not as long as I live and her other mommmies live and MHR stands, and I cannot fathom how anyone can inflict such unspeakable suffering on a gentle sweet soul.

Ro & Brady

Dear Wind Chill, I'm still in shock and haven't stopped crying since I read Jeff's post this morning. What a sweet soul you were and I'm so thankful that Jeff and Kathi gave you a warm bed, food and water for your last 3 weeks here with us.

I don't know how the people that did this to you can lay there heads down at night and live with themselves, but they will have to answer for this one day.

You will not be forgotten and RUN FREE with Barbaro. Now you are warm, safe and free from pain. RIP little man.

Love, Marilyn

Ro

You got that right. I, like you, love the Diva with all my heart. Windchill deserved just as much. He did have it at the end but sadly, it wasn't enough. I am so pissed!!!!!

RIP little Windchill.

((((Famblee))))

Famblee...My tears have ceased and I am MAD AS HELL...I tried really hard to shield myself from Wind Chill, but all it took was a phone call from Jonna and one look at his picture...I was a 'goner'.

I am wondering which state in these United States did he come from...I am wondering what the animal abuse/cruelty laws might be in that state and will do some research as soon as I'm finished cooking today....it might not be until this night, but I want to know!

I will write a letter to whomever is in charge there, and I'm certain many of you will, too. I'd like to see those 'people' brought to some sort of justice if that is a possiblity; they shouldn't just be allowed to treat a living creature they way they did and not have to stand before someone, some 'power that be' and explain how or why this happened to Wind Chill.

I cannot help wonder, Famblee, do they have other horses in their 'care', or dogs or God forbid, CHILDREN????

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Frens...To comfort and encourage in the heartbreak of losing little WINDCHILL:

MORE WORDS FROM THE WHITE MARE....(concerning the tears of the FOBs) :

"They are doing good in a sad and often cruel world. They must be strong to fight it. There is an enemy who will use their own hearts against them. It is a strategy that causes them to recoil and lose heart. Evil uses despair to paralyze those who would thwart it.
Let each tear serve to water their resolve..."

Also, From ONLY A MOMENT BEFORE...After the Young Prince heard the heart songs of Red-Rose-Journey and Cadmus:

The Young Prince stopped grazing, as he watched the whirlwind of these images. Instead of sweet grass and clover, he tasted resignation, and then, frustration. He swallowed the bitter flavor of heaviness of spirit. At that moment, he walked around to face Journey and Cadmus. He was compelled to look into the eyes of his two companions; looking to see the reflection of the beauty of Thisgoodplace in them. It brought him back to the peace that comes, not only from the place itself, but from the long-healed hearts of Cadmus, and Red-Rose-Journey. Suddenly, the grass tasted good again.

To be continued...

Dear Frens, I am learning the importance of fighting hard to preserve what is important in our lives. Sometimes, even invisible walls block our forward progress. But we should never give up trying to find our way forward. Please keep calling, and Faxing the "powers-that-be," in our efforts to end the transport of horses to slaughter. Invisible walls are set up to thwart our victory. Press on. Let's change some minds and hearts. Our voices must be heard, to save the voiceless ones. Never give up. The grass WILL taste good again.

RIP, sweet little WINDCHILL, and valiant little BUCKY.

Your FOB Fren, O

I am so heartbroken... I just can't forget the desperate whinney into the expanse across the frozen fields. Oh, WIND CHILL, WIND CHILL, we barely knew ye, but oh, how we loved ye. Please, please forgive us.

...hoping it is time to retire Lovely old EVENING ATTIRE. He just wasn't interested in running, and placed last in the STYMIE Stakes today. He's a 10 year old gelding warrior, who has certainly earned a safe and honorable retirement. Pray for a happiny ending for him. Yes?

Your FOB Fren, O

Charges Filed Against Couple Who Neglected Windchill

regarding Post by Lynne Brown at March 1, 2008 7:58 PM, wondering what are the animal cruelty laws in the State where this happened:

CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED against the couple in whose care the colt was when he became dehydrated, starved and frozen in their field, within screaming distance of their home. Here's the story about these people being charged:

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=61335§ion=News

The article is posted in full at post 976 of Windchill's Thread in the Vigils for Healing Folder. For those who don't go there:

South Range couple charged with neglecting colt
Will Ashenmacher Duluth News Tribune
Published Thursday, February 28, 2008

A South Range couple has been charged with neglecting Windchill, the 9-month-old colt found near death on their Douglas County farm earlier this month.

Douglas County assistant district attorney Rebecca Lovejoy said Pam Javenkoski is charged with failure to provide food to a confined animal and failure to provide shelter, both Class A misdemeanors. Shane Javenkoski, whom Pam said is her ex-husband, is charged with failure to provide food.

When he was rescued Feb. 9, Windchill was suffering from exposure to extreme cold, dehydration and starvation. A veterinarian who examined him Feb. 10 gave him a 1 percent chance of survival.

Windchill’s owner, Theresa Farmer of South Range, isn’t facing charges at this time. She did not return a message left this evening seeking comment.

Lovejoy said the Javenkoskis are being charged because they entered an agreement with Farmer in September 2007 whereby Pam Javenkoski was supposed to provide hay and water for two of Farmer’s horse[s] in exchange for a third horse of Farmer’s.

A copy of the contract included with a Douglas County Sheriff’s Department incident report concerns only two adult geldings and makes no mention of Windchill, but Lovejoy said Pam Javenkoski and Farmer verbally changed the agreement to swap Windchill in for one of the two horses in the contract. The contract also does not address what shelter, if any, would be provided to Farmer’s horses. Javenkoski said she does not have stall space at her farm.

Lovejoy said because the Javenkoskis came in contact with the colt more often than Farmer, they should’ve noticed his poor physical condition earlier.

“The Javenkoskis really saw that colt on a day-to-day basis,� Lovejoy said.

In an interview today, Javenkoski said she was “flabbergasted� by the charges. She said she was hesitant to allow Windchill on her farm in the first place because she thought the colt needed more care than the boarding arrangement provided, but relented after Farmer begged her.

“She worked on us for a week,� Javenkoski said.

Javenkoski also said she did not know Windchill was only four months old when he arrived at her farm Oct. 31. She also said she suspected the colt was in poor health before it arrived.

“That horse was very stressed out prior to coming here,� Javenkoski said.

According to the criminal complaint, Pam Javenkoski saw Windchill lying on the ground at 10 a.m. Feb. 9 and took no action until at least 3 p.m., when she called Farmer to tell her the horse would not rise. At that point, Farmer had not seen Windchill for three weeks, the criminal complaint said.

Javenkoski said she at first didn’t know anything was wrong with Windchill, who was lying in some hay near other horses.

“It didn’t really dawn on me,� she said. “I thought, ‘Oh, that’s cute. He’s lying in the hay.’�

Javenkoski realized something was wrong when the other horses moved on and Windchill didn’t get up to follow.

Lovejoy also said it appears the Javenkoskis knew older horses also living at the farm were chasing Windchill away from food and water and didn’t do enough to stop it. Pam Javenkoski declined to discuss that aspect of the incident.

Windchill was rescued Feb. 9 after Farmer called Kathi Davis and asked to borrow a horse blanket for Windchill. Upon seeing Windchill, Davis and Jeff Tucker, who owns Raindance Farms in South Range, took the horse back to Raindance.

Since his rescue, Windchill has improved markedly.

[end of article] [thanks to Mary L for posting at the DB]

As we now know, things changed overnight.

But at least we know that the wheels of the "machinery of justice" are already grinding away . . . Criminal charges are filed. Stay tuned.

Hay, FOB's!

I just found out about WindChill. I had a feeling, but didn't examine it because I'm sick right now.

Sad? Devastated? Yes. Angry? I don't know. If I give in to thoughts of revenge, I become those people who didn't give a damn about WindChill. If I give in to anger, I go to a dark place that would kill me. I have to tell myself that WindChill was put here for a reason - that he accepted this life and transition just as Barbaro did. If I don't tell myself that, I will go insane from the grief. I have to look at this from a perspective that is based on my spirituality.

Jeff and Kathi - in my eyes you are heroes and you are teachers. Thank you for reminding me what compassion truly means - caring for those with no voice and letting them teach us. Thank you for your courage and your love and for doing the right thing at all times.

Famblee, I weep with you.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

Windchill's Candles:

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=windc

Bucky's Candles:

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=bucky

Didn't realize there is both a flyer AND a video re Beanie. The video is linked in Alex's update 3155 and the flyer in the 2nd paragraph of update 3154.

ALEX - please - what was her story? How did she wind up at the kill pen - SOUND - so quickly after her winning record at Belmont???? And, is there a DB thread about her? THANK YOU!

Well....'Charges have been filed'...o.k., GOOD and I have e-mailed both Jeff and Kathi offering letters, if needed, from this Famblee here at ABR...if letters might be needed to ensure the 'perps'...I just CANNOT REFER TO THEM ONE MORE TIME AS 'PEOPLE' get the maximum penatlies the law in Wisconsin will allow.....then by God, letters they will HAVE....'cause WE will write them for that little darling colt:( who had the misfortune of belonging to the wrong person and the tragic end to his too short life because of the 'care-takers' at the farm he was boarded at!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Two horses pulled up, with no further mention by HRTV, SHES A LITTLE FLIRT, and MONASTERY SCANDAL (son of the great and beloved FREEHOUSE)were both pulled up in two consecutive races.

What's wrong with those people? Don't they realize that there ARE people who believe that racing is all about the HORSE?

Poor, beauties...running their hearts out, risking their lives for the sake of a wager...with no honor when they fall.

HRTV is a very disappointing entity.

Sad today. O

Amazing. Pam Javenkowski indicts herself with every sentence that came out of her mouth in that interview.
1. In that weather, she took a colt she had no stall room for
2. She felt he was already in trouble when she took him but apparently did nothing about that.
3. She knew that the older horses chased him away from the food.
4. She saw he was down; thought it was "cute" that he was laying in the hay.
5. She never went out to check on the colt.
6. It was Farmer, the colt's original owner, who called Kathi to borrow a horse blanket.
7. Since there was no stall room for this baby, WHY was he out without a blanket in the first place.

I am sitting here in the Red Blob, and it ain't helping. I have the ADA's name, and will find out her address so that we can send our letter en masse to help find some justice for this little man.

Now I will immerse my brain in idiotic TV so I don't think about Jeff and Kathi and Walker going out to the barn to feed tonight and standing there, looking at Windchill's empty stall.

I guess they will need to do what we have learned to do--which works sometimes, and sometimes not. ANd that is, think of that little miracle free and flying like the wind in heaven with all his frens, and no one tries to keep him from food, or deny him shelter. God will take good care of him.

I will miss--oh, so very much--watching him grow tall and strong, and all the rest of it. God rest his little soul that captured the hearts of people the world around. He and his name will always be remembered. As Joe Shelton said the other day, "even in death, there must be recognition."

TTYL, dear Frens (and Lyn) take care of YOU.

Edgar, on SIR WHIMSEY (son of JUMPSTART) just wom the Gulfstream Park handicap. Yay Yay to both beautiful "boys."

You FOB Fren, O

Assistant District Attorney
Rebecca Lovejoy
Room 201
County Courthouse Building
1313 Belnap Street
Superior, WISCONSIN
54880-2769

YOLE: I'll call Monday to confirm this is all correct. I want to see those people go down in flames.

YEA FOR JONNA.....OUR VERY OWN LAW & ORDER LADEEE.....COUNT ME IN, SISTER....I am there!!

BTW...check your 'stinkin' e-mail, I sent you a beauuuuuuuuutiful picture of the sky at sunset last night!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Oh LYNNNEEEEEE:
I saw it, and sent you a little thank you and told you you ought to send it to the Raindance folks. It
might help.....

By the grace of God, Mike Hennigan DID get his B&J Rep to stock up the Cherry Garcia...that ought to help. That and an NCIS marathon tonight...

FOBs I grieve with all of you over the loss of WindChill. I was checking his updates every day and was so optimistic about his recovery. My spirit hit rock bottom when I read the news. Awful, just awful.

Janice
A forever FOB

Jonna....nope...never got your e-mail, but that is a good idea, and I'm also glad you liked it:)

O.K., Famblee...at 7P westwingtime...Tiago..that sweet little 'ZOOM-ZOOM' boy is zooming himself around Santa Anita for a Gr.1 race...with a million dollar purse...PLEASE, Famblee, keep Tiago and all the others too, but 'specially TIAGO in your thoughts to be a safe boy....safe zooming, Tiago....please come home safe, Sweetie:) This Ladeeelovesyou...

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Rest in peace little Wind Chill. Thank you for opening up our hearts with your courage.


Apologies if this has already been linked up here. I just found this YouTube made while Wind Chill was on the mend. It's a comfort to see the loving care. He really tried. Google "Wind Chill colt" and see listed many, many news pieces about his story. He may have left this world, but he left it better.

Tonight, as the snow blankets the ground, I hope little Wind Chill remembers the warm blankets and kind hearted people he found with the beacon of his own sweet heart.


Wind Chill YouTube Video

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Nancy, CT...please check your inbox:)

Thanks!

Gotta zoom-zoom myself, Famblee, kind of a 'Meals on Wheels' thang....bbl8r!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

RIP Angel Windchill.

Update on Erin

Hello Barbaro,

Honey, I have never lied to you and I won’t start today. Today was a sad day. I have no desire to move forward with day-to-day errands or activities. My heart is empty and broken at the same time...

You and I have had little talks of The Man in the Moon, Falling Stars and other stories of the Heaven’s above and Earthly mysteries. I have so much fun during these chats. I don't have children of my own to share these tales with so you and my kids are my "captive" audience of such!

But Honey, I have a question for you, okay? Do you remember the saying "Whenever a bell on Earth rings, a Heavenly Angel gets their wings"?

Honey, I need to know...is this true? Is this how Angels get their wings or do you have them as you’re crossing The Bridge? Would you please give me a sign as to the answer of this question Honey? Thank you Honey. Thank you.

I’ll be looking for the sign...

Are you in love with your new little Angel Windchill?! Yes, he is loved so much here on Earth Honey and he is missed terribly. He is so missed...

He has so much support from around the country and even more support at the home he found love at and left love at.

My mind has a hard time in dealing with the loss of Windchill. I know you’re taking great care with him Honey, that’s not the problem. I want to give my whole heart to Windchill and his imprint of amazing impression of his time on Earth. But my heart and mind is angry and embarrassed. And so, so sorry.

I keep placing myself beside him in the pasture during that horrifying, cruelly cold time.
The sounds he heard...and didn’t hear.
The things he felt...and didn’t feel.
The things he thought...and didn’t think.
The desperation. Loneliness. Fear. Heartbreak.

I don’t want to post to Windchill tonight. I am too angry and he deserves ONLY love, compassion and caring.

We were planning a trip to see him tomorrow Honey. I was soooo looking forward to touching his fuzzy ears and running my hands over his mane.

I was going to whisper softly in his ear just how much he is loved and needed here on Earth. I was going to kiss his star and stroke his cheeks, down his jaw and along his neck. (Kathy pats!)

Instead, we are going to meet at a restaurant tomorrow. Yes Honey, your Minnesota Fans always seem to meet over food, I know! We are going to support each other through this loss and discuss other uplifting projects to help us along this journey. Yes Honey, you, and Windchill are invited. Of course you are invited...

Please kiss him for me, okay? I will be here tomorrow to post to him and I will tuck him in. I just can’t right now. I can’t. My heart is so broken...

I got outside my car to walk into work to take care of Bart and the wind blew...it was cold. I started to cry. I thought about Windchill, in the wind. (I am so angry at the idiots who were in charge of his care BEFORE Earth Angels Jeff, Kathi and Walker were able to find him)

Please grab your blanket Honey. The larger twin sized one will be wonderful. We'll pull it high on your necks and it will keep the draft off of you two guys tonight.

There is no time limit to your night tonight so let the silly nickering and gentle nuzzling begin. The only rule is, when one of you falls asleep, the other must be quiet.

The healing is complete for both of you boys and strength will forever carry you through your days...and into the sweet dreams of your loved ones.

Your Dream Angels are dressed in their glorious colors and are glowing in iridescent, sparkling hues. Welcome home Windchill, welcome home...

Good night boys. I'm in love with you...Good night Windchill. I will be here tomorrow. I love you forever...xxooxxo...x

Good night Honey. You know I love you. I will be here tomorrow for you too. I love you forever...XXOOxxoxxo...x

Two boys I never met...but love with my whole heart. God bless you in your Heavenly home.

Hopefully someday, if I'm worthy of a place up there, we will meet...THEN it will truly be Heaven.

JONNA - when you call on Monday, please see if you can get a fax #...I want to get my letter there with all possible speed! Even in the depths of overwhelming grief, we must avenge Windchill...

Thanks!

(((((((((((((((WINDCHILL)))))))))))))))

I do not understand how Windchill was put in harms way by observant people that did nothing, seemingly from the beginning. I think this is the straw that broke the camel's back. I have been in uncontrollable sobbing grief all day.

I will get a letter off as well.

Famblee....

I heard from two frens about *TIAGO*:) That little zooooom-zooooooom BOY!! A photo-finish...for third....he came in fourth...from WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY BACK:)

I don't care....he did a *GREAT* job...'cause he came home *SAFE*:)

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Maybe we should wait with the letters until we hear from Jeff and Kathi...and make sure our letters all go at 'one time'??? And like Jonna said, she will check to be sure her info is correct....I'm just thinking if they ask us for letters, wouldn't it be better to get them arriving all within a 'same time' frame? Might count for more that way...

Everyone, have a good night tonight, well, as good as you can....:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Does anyone know how Real Lace did in her race today?

I pray she's safe...and warm and happy tonight, wherever that may be.

I look for her name to be mentioned in Penny's updates. I miss Real Lace soooo much. I just need to know that she is okay.

Yes. I'll wait for instructions about letters. We'll do it together, like we always do.

Laurie H, I believe she came in 2nd. It's posted here earlier today.

Thank you for the tuck in.

Good Night everyone.

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever. . . run with the angels honey!
And all love to the Heavenly Herd . . . as you take me to where angels walk.
I love you all so very much. . . .

Has been one of those too long, very long weeks, and then this news of Bucky and Windchill . . . so very numb tonight . . . the earth weeps. . . .

always,
Lou Ann

ALL:
Yes to all that re: calling Douglas County ADA, and I'll see if letters to the sheriff would help as well...and then put in a call to Jeff and make sure this is good with all this.

We're crashing here....what a day. It's snowing here, and all I can think of--like many of you--is that this little baby was just left out there in the frigid cold, in the deep dark...

It defies "crueltry" in my mind. Those people could hear him, for god's sake. Karma's a bitch, though. And it will catch them all, one way or another.

And I will never forget that wild little excited look in Windchill's eye, and Walker, curled up in the corner, keeping watch, along with the cat. They knew. They knew all along...''sleep tight, all. love you: j

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Margie,

THANK YOU for the Real Lace information.

I sooo wish she would find her way home...to Tim and Penny's barn. She has so many Fans here and knows where love lives...

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I hope this link works. Watching Anastasia made me want to do the same to abusive and neglectful animal "owners"...grrrrrrr.

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/2116954/6678344

"Bless the beasts...for in this world, they have no choice. They have no voice."

### Laurie H...that was really good. How did I miss that you were one of the FOBs going to see the little man tomorrow? I too am angry.

I agree with whoever said to take direction from Jeff on the letter writing thing. He will do what is best, I am sure. He hasn't missed a step yet.

Good night everyone. Good night to the herd in hevvin. I hope those left behind have a better day tomorrow.

I was absolutely devastated to hear about Windchill today. I anxiously checked his website several times aday waiting for updates on the precious little guy. It just hit me like a ton of bricks. He deserved so much better. It is just unimaginable how he could have been treated in this manner. Thank God for Kathi and Jeff and at least he finally knew the kindness that should have been his for a lifetime. Tears are falling again. Such a spirit and will to survive.

Marcia

in the kingdom of spades and hearts..
tears
bitter cold
spread in the winds and toss about and
over clumps of
closed earth
the outline now
of his body tuned to ice and memory
recognition of some kind of greatness
in that manger
to hear the poetry of this family
in the deep cold of minnesota
their sterling qualities ,their humanity so clear
the straw ,always fresh,
the blankets soft and taken from their own beds
what kind f greatness in them to hear his every cry and laugh twinkle
of his eye?

the hands that figured out the winch and the alfalfa
and the care he needed ,a mere skeleton
with a roaring soul not wanting to leave before
touching each one;s heart s
he had his own plan too
his ingenuity despite the great weakness
leaning against the bales of hay
and walls
his ultimate goal
to stand like a horse
a real proud fighter to the last
reminding me of those who survived the infernos of war
using their every ounce of
energy to make their dignity

slipping away so as not to wrench his new family;s hearts

there is a panorama ot all this
a sweep of time and history
i want to wrap around me
like some ancient cloak of stars and dust
pulled to duluth minnesota and their
postingslike feathered leaves and fresh flowers..
their passionate sense
of his great soul
true protectors of his innocence
i will always wonder and worry about that moment
when he was abandoned and the emptiness of those souls who thought
naught of this
i feel for them ..what kind of hell is that

and look at his response..
if that lesso is missed
there what..i whisper to myself--
..
the elegant universe \
its hidden dimensions and super strings..woven tightly to th ruthless
bitter cold
freezing him
nere alive
in his after life
i can relish his lessons of strength and patience and adorable
vocabulary
that loved wove for him
..each day getting stronger so he could feel what pleasures love
could bring..
his bond with walker two horses near by
who saw it all from the bottom up

kathi and jeff
who knew from the start
they were on some road sparked by the very essence of life and the
pursuit of

my life's purpose becomes clear in this fabric of the cosmos.
.the brewed coffee the cakes and muffins and extended hands and
hankerchiefs
..the glow of each day 's little victories
..he stood.he stands he whinnies.
.his eye s sparkle
OH I REMEMBER NICK AND HI FIGHT TO LIVE--
what an honor.
.that he alfalfa will always remind me of walkers mouthfuls taken and
windchills' eager munching into the night
..
tears are unending and blend into the royal blanket
velvet covering them
all tonight

the first night being so hard.
.his empty stall
but in the silence i am sure they can feel his energy
his resolve..to give back

thank you jeff kathi and all the care team and fans of barbaro
you go tomorrow
how wonderful to hug them and comfort them
as best as only we all can..
we know
we know about loosing and letting go and returning
to our hearts
twice, thrice as full

bless you all

martita

Hay, FOB's!

Between Martita and LaurieH, I'm a wreck already...and I have to leave to meet Donna Quinn and go to Tim's barn. Knowing the horses there, they already know of the heartbreak we all are feeling. Thank you both for your words, your luminosity and your honesty of your feelings. They help me go into my heart to find out what is there to be cleared or revealed. The next few days are going to be intense for everybody.

You are all the greatest.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

windchills message..

i will be eaitng my special alfalfa hay and listneing to your touch
and your words ..please dont hand them back jsut becuase i crossed
over..i do not intend to leave jeff and kathi or any of the careing
team ..rub my ears still and tell me abut how mad you are ..because i
slipped away before i knew it..did i say eveyrthign i wanted..maybe
not wanted to get up n my feet and prance aorund he
lvoed ..eveyrtime i took a step and tried his eyes would crinkle and
let me tell you they all cheered ..thank you for loving me and dont
stop now more then ever i need help to tidy up what i couldnt
finsh on earth ..

for laurie and the fans of b going to minnesosta food is sacred and
will have its own message to each full and tearing heart ..support
them they are folorn in their loss too..

FOR ALL FANS OF WINDCHILL WHO ARE MOURNING HIS DEATH (cross-posted from the Forum)....

"Hi all

This morning we are going to take WC down to get cremated. They have agreed to open the crematory on a Sunday to accomidate us.

I cant begin to describe how I feel, empty, devistated, angry, lost, heart broken, and numb.

One of the animal communicators who had been helping us, came yesterday, mostly for us humans, to help us find closure, she has contacted him late yesterday morning, and he had told her that he was so surprised and it had happened so suddenly, one moment he was sleeping and the next moment he was rising up and morphed into this huge magnificant stallion, looking down at his body. He wanted to thank us for everything, and he was so sorry to leave us. He said he left us knowing that the world loved him and he was no longer alone. he said that we had healed his broken spirit and his soul, and his body was just to broken to keep up with his recovery. He also said that I would see him again in my life time, and not to go looking for him, because he would come to me, and I would know him immeadiately. (Lots of tears at this point)

*****I think it is a great idea to send letters to the DA and it wouldnt hurt to send them to the Duluth Tribune as well.*****

I know that the owner should share in some responsibility for all of this, but I need to point out one thing. Millions of people board their horses and sadly lots of them only go see them once a month or so, and just asume that the place they are being boarded is taking care of them. Because there is a boarding agreement between the farm owner and the horse owner, is the reason that the DA is not pressing charges at this time. (The DA is also the one, who agreed that she could use the bloodwork done on WC at 6pm on friday, rather then insisting we have an autopsy on him. For which I was SO greatfull) I feel his little body has been through enough and he deserved to be laid to rest finally.

I have to get ready for the trip to the crematory, but thank you all for you suport, and of course we will keep you posted on everything.

Kathi and Jeff"

Windchill.

AuntieLyneeeelaydeeatdafencechildbride:

I forwarded the email i sent to your email addy: at least the one I HAVE> PLSSS let me know if you got the forwarded post with the Loretta gets crazy post added on last night. The addy I have starts with "bobbys4ever_______"

Hope this finds you well.It is vewwy cold out dere again the morning. I will try again today to get that little black colt with so much life in his eyes out of my head...

And will call Douglas Co. ADA Lovejoy tomorrow morning...since Jeff Tucker added this a.m. that it was OK to send letters.
Courage: j

They do come back to us. And we do know it when it happens.

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Jonna,
Did you get my email a couple of days ago?
Lee

(((Martita)))

This little life that was so ignored for so long until Jeff and all of the caregivers, is just another barometer of the status of animals in our society. Yesterday I drove the dirt roads here, across the wide open, sun shining, and I only saw one car. He was driving slowly. As I got closer, I saw a dog running alongside the car. Of course I stopped. Asked the man if the dog was OK. He said, "She's OK. She just likes to run like this". He was agitated that I stopped him to ask. But that's the way it's gonna be from now on. And I will urge the community to do the same. If something doesn't seem right - MAKE A PHONE CALL.

Sophie's Lee:
um i don't remember. I am in a fog. please resend.
thanks:jonna

Are we having a vigil in support of those in Washington this week? Maybe we could have one Monday night or Tuesday morning?

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Jonna,
Resent.

"God's Artistry In Rainbows"

From God's Loving Heart
His Artistry
Painting The Skies With Love
Painting Beauty On A Canvas
Barbaro's Halo Is Glowing So So Beautifully
All The Colors Of The Rainbow
The Rainbow Of Artists
Creating Beauty
Their Vision Divine
Creating Inspration
The Spirit Of Love
The Circle Of Love
In Halos.........

9........Halos.......Two Hearts........Connected
In Love.......Barbaro's Rainbow........Glowing...
.....

Affirmed Rainbows........
Sacred Prayers........

Affirmed

Got it, Lee: check your email now...thank you so much. You should post it.

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ALEX
Your Beanie flyer is just great. What would we do without you, Mister Brown?

For all that are packing up for the DC trip, Godspeed. We are with you in spirit. Lots of prayers for all of the members of the group.

Happy Weekend FOBs

This will be my last post for a few days. I'll be heading out shortly traveling to Tampa. Tomorrow to Orlando and flight to DC. I appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers - I really do. I'm taking each one of you with me.

Bye for now!

Janice
A forever FOB

Good Sunday Morning, ABR Famblee:)

Marita...your words are absolutely 'luminous', thank you! Hope your ribs are 'knitting' and you are feeling 'alotsa' better, sisterinbArbaro!!

Jonna...Yes, I did get the e-mail on your second attempt:)

So glad to know our letters will be welcome...and by God, letters they will RECEIVE...once again, we will be the voice of a horse who cannot speak for himself...and I think a cc to the Duluth newspaper is an EXCELLENT idea!!! Let's 'slam them' Famblee....we should let ALL those peeples know animal abuse is an UNACCEPTABLE part of our society which needs to END forever!!! And, if that ladeee thought she was feeling 'flabbergasted' when the charges were placed against her, she ain't seen NOTHIN' yet!!! 'Hell hath no fury....."

O.K., well, I'm hoping everyone in preparation for their trip to DC will experience 'no last minute GLITCHES'....the suitcases will all close with EASE...the trip to airports/trains/busses and cars will be a 'breeze' no flight delays, no LOST LUGGAGE!!!...no bad weather...just blue skies and sunshines...:) And just THINK:) yole will be MEETING ONE ANOTHER....maybe for the first times!!! Many of you will be walking those Halls of Congress and those Senate Halls...tracing the foot/hoofprints of our own Daryl and Barbaro...omGOSH, that gave me goosebumps, Famblee!!!

Godspeed everyone...MAKE US PROUD....we will be right here doing our jobs...awaiting any and all updates...:)ohhhhh, and MARCHING ORDERS!!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

A bit late writing the morning journal, as strong cold winds have been blowing all night. I went outside to make sure our ranch is still here. Fresh from the race track horses are spooked. Someone in the neighborhood ate sandwiches from Subway, as their garbage landed in our yard. Later today we could be a chilly 63 degrees. Next weekend we lose an hour of sleep, but the days will last longer. Feeding supper does not have to begin until 4:30. Winter waves bye bye. Horses are beginning to shed their coats. Appointments are made for the beauty parlor. Long crusty manes must be cleaned up. There are horses wearing mud from December. The little grooming kit stays busy...

We always try to honor requests, and there have been hundreds (acutally only 3) letters asking for more pedigree information on rescued horses. The 3 letters say TBfriends could be much more entertaining if I gave you pedigrees of horses we save. To be truthful I hardly ever care about pedigrees. But there are those of you who study the thoroughbred breed. Now remember, often we are never given the registered name of a race horse. Especially if we buy that horse from a feed lot. I could research their lip tattoo, but once again, I hardly ever care. From January 2007 to January 2008, here are the sires of horses we rescued. Only sires with 3 or more horses coming to our ranch will be listed.

From January 2007 to January 2008 we rescued 11 horses by the sire Bertrando.
9 horses by the sire General Meeting
8 horses by the sire Memo
8 horses by the sire Avenue Of Flags
7 horses by the sire Candis Gold
6 horses by the sire In Excess
4 horses by the sire Dynaformer
4 horses by the sire Belong To Me
4 horses by the sire Caller I.D.
3 horses each by the following sires: Holy Bull, Comet Shine, Western Fame, Tychonic, Pine Bluff, Event Of The Year, Epic Honor, Cutlass Reality, Mud Route, For Really, Sky Classic, Victory Gallop, and Cees Tizzy.

Just from scanning our list, there were 64 horses from races tracks with the same 2 sires.

There were 93 (I think) horses with single sires.

Our Storm Cat and sons of Storm Cat list is long. Probably the most unsound of the bunch. And we ran out of barn names for the Storm Cat line. How many horses can you call Tiger?

Here is a documented fact: Storm Cat has a stud fee of three hundred thousand dollars. Since 2001 we have rescued 14 of his sons and daughters for an average price of 35 cents a pound.

Just from observations: Horses by Bertrando, Belong To Me and Tychonic go on to have successful jumping careers.

More observations: Horses by Victory Gallop, Memo, General Meeting and Candis Gold are beautiful movers. Many of our horses from those sires go on to have dressage careers.

Yet still more observations: Horses by Mud Route, Bertrando, B.Hoedown, Wild Again, Kissin Kris, Comic Strip, Epic Honor, Benchmark, Slewvescent, and Thunder Gulch all seem to have the same sweet personalities.

A request from a reader in Minnesota. Could I please send her a halter worn by any horse who is a son or daughter of Holy Bull? (well okay then)

A request from a reader in Washington. Could I please send her a hunk of mane from a horse who is a son or daughter of Cutlass Reality. (okay, but the horse sure looked at me funny)

Wild winds will have horses chasing their breakfast. The coffee is from Peets, and jelly rolls with melted butter were made by Costco. Enjoy your Sunday, and be sure to hug your horses. A special late Happy Birthday to Robin Williams ( a horse loving girl, not the comedian) who last Thursday became Sweet 16. Robin owns a thoroughbred gelding named Sky, and she rescued him from a feed lot in Ohio. They shared carrot cake and cookie dough ice cream together. Friends in the barn sang Happy Birthday. And they all chipped in and bought Robin a new english saddle. Her best birthday ever...

Joe

Below are 4 adoptions from 2005.

Top left is Lauren with Flying Nickel

Top right is Stacy with her new mare Robin

Bottom left Gracie hides her face, but her new gelding Call Before You Come gladly poses

Bottom right is Hannah with Jo Jo Dimaggio

ALEX:) I just got to read your update from this morning...:) Maybe sometime, you could post some pics of those 'babies' all doing their 'thang' in a big group like that:) I'm sure LOVING the picture I get in my 'minds eye', but it would be pretty NEAT-O to 'really' see....I know, Alex, like you have NOTHING else to do, huh?!

Jonna: I just read Nancy, CT's request for a FAX#, you know me....the 'STINKIN FAXES ARE SENT' ladeeee, I'd LOVE to be able to send off a fax or twelve...and would 'back up' with a snail mail letter as well...so PLEASE see if there is a Fax number, o.k.? :)

Alirght, I gotta get ready to zoom...but I'll be back here later on:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Did no one catch that Joe has rescued 4 of Dynaformer's offspring?

WHAT LYNNE SAID: ME TOO: We will all be right behind you on your trip into the Hallowed Halls (nicker, nicker...)

But truly: we will have your back . we will call, email, fax. There will be prayer and support coming your way, and some of us will be eating Ben & Jerry's to help bolster our Support Power.

Those people in DC might think they know what's coming their way, but they will be mistaken. Our FoBs will come armed to the teeth, with full hearts--especially right on the heels of this terrible loss of brave little Windchill.

And as Lynne says, YOLE WILL BE MEETING EACH OTHER! I'm just plain jealous about the...to be honest.

Good will prevail. We will do this. And then move on to the next mountain that needs to be taken down to a molehill....we are the Barbaro Nation.
No one has ever seen the like of us before, imho, we have everything to gain by making these elected officials THINK about what HS really is.

And As of a week ago, I have officially gone off red meat of any kind.I didn't need to see the video of the dairy cattle being abused. There was plenty enough of verbiage of their suffering. These old gals--probably--all had names. I have seen them at the NYS Fair every summer, and there they are, with their 4H kids sleeping curled up in the straw next to them.

So, now I can't really even walk by the butchery aisle, and our little grocer has one of the last true butchers in the area. Ask and ye shall receive....special cuts, etc. Not for me anymore...Thank you Barbaro.

I have to be off and be busy now, or I will start thinking of that feisty, proud, game little colt. Yes, yes: he's in heaven....but.

There's always that BUT. Like I wrote Jeff Tucker, I couldn't wait to see him get taller, fill out, run around in the pastures with Sunday and Kisses.

Just not to be. And that is always a bitter pill for me to swallow.

Yole have a fine Sunday.

OH: PS: read Joe's post with the sires of TBs who wound up in feedlots awaiting the Meat Man. The entire TB industry should be ashamed. Sorry, Alex, they just need to begin to be accountable for what they breed...like the filly, Bean.

Dear Famblee - I leave for MD Anderson in Houston this afternoon for a few days of evaluation. As is so often the case - plans changed - and my friend who was to accompany me is ill - and after much soul searching - I have decided to continue on w/the original plans - and go alone ! Perhaps the universe calls out and says: Sherry - time to read and reflect and who knows what 3-4 days of quiet, alone time will bring ? I've traveled overseas alone .... surely I can manage Houston !! I am stronger and feel fully able to do this. Thoughts are with the DC event ..... and the impact this will make. BRAVO ! So many tears this week - for Beloved and Brave Wildchill - and Joe's Sweets.
Martita - my turn to send you healing vibes -
Much love to all of you -

Sherry

Godspeed, Sherry....our 'sisinbArbaro'....you won't be alone.....we will ALL be right there with you every single INCH of this journey...if you feel afraid or get tired...lean on US...we are HERE FOR YOU!!!

Might we be able to send you cards, I wonder? Please, if you have a moment, let us know an address....or what the heck? We are a VERY resourceful group...we can FIND it ourselves:)

WE LOVE YOU!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Sherry
Are you taking your computer, so we can hear from you? Our prayers are going with you, stay strong and know your in our thoughts. God speed my friend!

Safe and happy trails to all those going to DC - our hearts and spirits go with you.

reposting

Did no one catch that Joe has rescued 4 of Dynaformer's offspring?

Posted by Kathy In SC at March 2, 2008 4:18 PM

Note - that was just within one calendar year . . .

And this anecdotal info from Joe, who has seen so much, may help those seeking to retrain an OTTB for a specific purpose:

Just from observations: Horses by Bertrando, Belong To Me and Tychonic go on to have successful jumping careers.

More observations: Horses by Victory Gallop, Memo, General Meeting and Candis Gold are beautiful movers. Many of our horses from those sires go on to have dressage careers.

Yet still more observations: Horses by Mud Route, Bertrando, B.Hoedown, Wild Again, Kissin Kris, Comic Strip, Epic Honor, Benchmark, Slewvescent, and Thunder Gulch all seem to have the same sweet personalities. [end of excerpt from Joe's Journal Sunday March 2]

MISS YOU BARBARO...
MAY GOD BLESS & GIVE SAFE TRAVELS TO ALL OF THOSE HEADING TO DC. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!! FOR YOUR EFFORTS & DON'T FORGET TO PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR LOST ANGELS, & THOSE IN NEED, BOTH HUMAN & ANIMAL...
" SPECIAL PRAYERS & CANDLES LIT TODAY IN CHURCH FOR THOSE HEADING TO DC.."""
. TAKE CARE , HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND, & ALL BE SAFE.

DIANE

March 2 Cherokee Devotional [sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk]

"I have a right!" Only, says a wise sage, if you accept the responsibility that goes with it. We have a right to be full-fledged people of dignity and decency and respect, as long as we are decent and respectful to those around us. The right for a good life belongs to all of us---as long as we value it, work for it, and keep it good. We have a right to speak our minds, but we have to know the tremendous responsibility of words. We have a right to cultivate our spiritual preferences and to see them bear in every good thing. It is our right to be who we are without the burden of regret and resentment. But we have to remember that our rights are limited to where our rights end---and another person's rights begin.

These were not our ways. We kept the laws we made and lived our religion. We have never been able to understand the white man, who fools nobody but himself.

Plenty Coups 1848

Alex - how fitting that you rode a "star" today!

For cryin' out LOUD, Famblee.....Where ARE YOLE???

C'mon....let's get some action on this bus!!!

You are 'forcing' me to get chores done....:/ Dang!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I'm back here, Lynne. I had some chores to do and I finished them post haste because there was some anger driving force that reared it's head. I flew through the work, then brushed my darling dogs, with gentility, now they are curled up and snoring.

Safe journey, oh furless Alex.

Hi Margie:)

I'm glad for your doggys to be all brushed with 'gentility':) and snoring....I began my chores...and sadly, must return to them now...but I'll check in while on a 'break' in awhile, my sisinbArbaro:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

###According to Pedigree Query, Storm Cat's fee is $500,000, the highest stud fee of any Thoroughbred standing. Joe's statement about SC's children and grandchildren being very unsound brings to mind what the Quarter Horse stallion Impressive has done to the AQHA. His passing of the defective gene that caused HyPP (Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis), a devastating condition that wreaked havoc during Impressive's lifetime as a stallion, now requires AQHA stock to be tested for the condition.

From what reading I have done, the owners of Impressive and owners of sons and daughters of the stallion who were using these horses as breeding stock were aware of the "condition" but both the industry and those owners were loathe to admit there was a problem. Even today, with testing and disclaimers, HyPP continues to be one of the most devastating conditions on the breed.

(To check these facts yourself, use your favorite search engine and type in "HYPP" without the "s and read the articles).

That said, we can widen our viewfinder a bit and discuss responsible breeding from the standpoint of unwanted horses, sons and daughters of great sires and dams purchased for pennies per pound by the KBs of the world. It's one thing to breed something you know is not going to be sound (or stands a pretty good chance of breaking down, let the record show), but it's something else again to breed just "to have a foal" and then where are you?

Bringing awareness to any problem is always the first step.

A friend of mine's daughter just "bought" a free TB mare, a daughter of a son of Northern Dancer. She is 7 years old and raced until last year. She was for sale for $500 because the owners "had no time to work her." I've seen the mare's picture and the former owners obviously had nothing to feed her either. She has that peaky butt and the sinking on either side of her lower spine and croup.

I am always amazed how "no time" is often a euphemism for "no food."

###A gorgeous day today--windy but clear and bright. My Corgi mix Snuffy was busy. We walked around the block and I extended his leash (put two of them together) so he could run from side to side, "reading his mail" and "leaving replies." He then worked VERY hard "digging to China" while I cleaned the stall and paddock.

###Huey got a bath yesterday and he is starting to shed. The only thing he does NOT have in common with all the horses at Joe's is mud. That is not saying much--he's still a right mess ;o)

###I am going to take pictures of his current state and NEXT year LOOK AT THEM OFTEN so I will not put off body-clipping him. A body-clipped horse is SO much easier to shed out. (Monumental joke here--there IS no shedding ;o)

###Little WindChill is so like other little and big friends we have lost--here for just awhile to make us aware and then off to another, more exciting adventure. Hard to let go, so SAD to say goodbye, but someone loved them before they went on their way.

We HAVE to think about love and loss in that manner. If we did not have that philosophy, that belief, it would be much more difficult--or impossible--to keep on keepin' on.

More philosophy to ease us today:

[crossposting from Windchill's Thread at the DB in the Vigils for Healing Folder]

19878.1262 in reply to 19878.1260

Beth,

Pehaps this most Beautiful Quote from Gandhi will somewhat ease our pain and anger:

When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always
won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in
the end they always fall. Think of it--always. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Jeanne [jcb88]

Thank you, Jeanne/CJ

Hay Auntie Lynne...I am here. We just went to get Rob fitted for a tux...Senior Prom in 3 weeks!

I am sooo old....

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KATHY
Will Rob be taking Miss Sophie to the Prom? I mean, it's only fair....

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Kathy SC
Will Rob's bowtie and cumberbund match Sophie's frock?

(And if you are soooooo old, then that makes me ready for the rocking chair. Cripes.)

I don't think the always vigilant 2 legged Miss Briana would go for that. She has til Saturday to pick a dress so we can try for a color matching vest. I tossed the cumberbund idea into the arena but it was shot down when the bow tie was brought into the picture. The prom is 2 days before Joy is due to foal. I'd hate to make them come by the barn for pictures, but a horsie mom's gotta do what a horsie mom's gotta do...

love, love LOVE that Rob will be escorting Miss Sophie....and I DO so hope his tie and cumberbund WILL match her FROCK:) In all honesty, the little darling doesn't need a 'frock':) She is just 'PEACHY' as can be already....mayhaps just a little wreath of baby's breath and baby roses for her precious little horsey head:) Rob can wear a peach cumberbund and tie...and they will be the BELLES OF THE BALL!!! Tell him we said so, Kathy!!! :)

And, Miss Kathy, S.C. and Ms. Jonna, Liverpool, NY, if each of you is respectively 'sooooo old' and 'ready for the rocking chair' then why am I NOT already at EQUINE HEVVIN....PLAYIN' WITH Windchill, Bucky, bArbaro, helping *SLEW* in that big KITCHEN up there.....and last but most CERTAINLY not least....MEETING WHOMEVER the FARM MANAGER UP THERE 'IS'????!!!!! 'cause I'm most certainly nearly older than GOD, afterall!!! :/

Alex:) I just love your words...."our goal is simple and it is right." How soooooo TRUE!!!

Alright my dears....here's the deal....I left here what seems HOURS ago by now to accomplish some chores found myself on the telephone...with not ONE dear fren, but TWO and then daughter needed shopping assistance from the market....and then before I KNEW it, the groceries arrived home, we have gotten them put up where they belong, and it's back to TRY and accomplish the 'stinkin chores':/

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Rob just read over my shoulder. It's a no on the foal as a date thing.

I am to old, the kid is sporting a goatee! Well, MOST of a goatee, nicker nicker.

Now, who is Briana? Skinkid? Furkid?

Briana is Rob's girlfriend. Nice girl, great family. I like her. He just left to go get her. She is coming over for dinner. Hay! I will send you a picture. Watch your e mail.

and YES...I just 'knew' it must be a pic from SC...been taking so far, about 45 minutes to download...my dial up connection is only at 28.?? I am hoping it will 'appear' before I'm 64....will ya still love me when I'm 64?!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I feel like I owe everybody here an apology. I left rather abruptly yesterday, stating that I was sorry I had come here. That's not exactly true, but I honestly hit the "post" button out of anger, frustration and grief, when I heard about Windchill's crossing.

I would have found out regardless, I just came here first, out of habit.

So, please believe me when I say that I was not really sorry for coming here, because you are my cyber family, and I can't imagine not coming here to be with folks I love.

I hope you understand my emotional condition at the time that I posted.

Special thanks to jonna and Lynne. I did go back and read your encouragement.

The proverbial question still remains, "How many times can you get knocked flat on your ass, and still get up again?"

Windchill's passing just came too soon after Bucky and Sweets. It was just too much.

Well, I'm back up on my knees, at least. And I will get beck up on my feet for next week, because I can't NOT get back up. We (and I) still have a lot to do.

God Speed, Windchill.

And yes, I'm still crying as I type those words.
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This will probably be my last

>Update on Erin.

I'm still quite pooped, as we had yet another horse show today, three weekends in a row, and one next weekend. We did very well today and my daughter got a "reserve high point award." Not too shabby !

Somehow, by leaning on each other, we will get through this horse slaughter mess. I wish everybody going to D.C. the very best of luck, safety, and I hope you can all have a little fun, too.

There will always be another Windchill, Bucky, Sweets, Fitch, Ho'pats, Naysa, and the list goes on because abuse and neglect will always go on. We have to accept that. I don't know how yet, but somehow we have to go on.

Love to all. I will be around this week cheering on everybody in D.C. !

And also 65, 66, etc....

((( Barb )))

Hi Barb,AZ:)

It's O.K., we knew you couldn't stay away too long....'cause, yes Barb, we are your Famblee...glad to know you will be 'onboard' for the coming week, 'cause the FsOB ARE GONNA *ROCK* DC's AXIS!!! :)

65, 66, etc???? GOOD:) Still waiting for the pics to finish downloading...I just KNOW they will be well worth the wait:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Thanks Lynne and Kathy.

To those of you traveling to DC, please know that you are in my prayers. Stay safe. Elizabeth

I just ordered my new T-shirt with Americans Against Horse Slaughter on it ! I will be there in D.C. in spirit !

Hay Famblee

I'm Here and Blitzing the recent press release. Also sent the petition to ShelleyA. I'm excel challenged so...I dunno

BarbA....I knew what you meant. I'm sitting here right now after reading Jeff & Kathi's post regarding meeting Windchill again in this lifetime. I guess FOBs are destined to deal with this stuff, then pick ourselves up, brush ourselves off and start all over again???

With all the bad stuff going down I'm so thankful to have my famblee here, my MHR famblee, Cloud, BabyB, and all those lovable horses. I love you guys. Probably don't say it enough.

((((((cathy))))))

Barb:
I know how you feel. My heart hurts. Truly.

My little Comment Queen. We need you. I knew you would get back up when you were able. I too feel so much sorrow about the passing of that fuzzy, bright eyed, trying-so-hard little guy. But here we are, this enormous famblee, now drawing in new famblee because of the people who loved Windchill will discover ABR, and the anti-HS movement.

I guess I will still go on trying to get people who did that to him what they deserve. And conversely, help people like Jeff and Kathi the support and love and help they deserve.

I'm talking to the ADA in Douglas County tomorrow and get phone numbers, fax numbers, we have a snail mail address, which I'll verify. But those people who were entrusted with the welfare of that beautiful, innocent soul. They could hear him calling. And because they did nothing, well, they need to get all the hell they deserve.

And the smallest thing that I can do to help that fire burn, I'll do it. Anyhow. We'll be ok, and you'll do what you can. We all will. We have a grass roots movement going on here because of that big bay colt, and we will do good things, and make the world pay attention to "people" like the Jankowskis.

I have to go hug Jessie, aka fluffy, just 'cause she needs it. SHe was a day away from death in a general; shelter in Limerick, Ireland when my friend Mrion grabbed her to travel to the US with Steffie...thrown-away lurchers that the gypsies didn't even take the time to kill outright, they just abandoned them. The older man who fostered Jessie said that putting a fancy collar on Steffie and sending her to America was daft. DAFT!!

Ah well, so glad I traveled in Ireland before I found out how they treated many of their working dogs. And their poor racers. They are Ireland's BIGGEST EXPORT. Astonishing. They get sold at auction and then shipped over to hell in Spain.

Anyhow. People suck all over the world. But we don't and we have to keep it up. We have a lot to do. Some days I'll carry you. Some days, you'll carry me. I think that's how it's supposed to work.

Remember that old song, "He ain't heavy, he's my brother..." well, there you have it, girlie.

I send you many hugs for your soft heart...and I will always thank you for sharing Chunky and Punky with us--right from the start.

Courage: Jonna

Anyhow. I'm babbling.

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Pretty nice babbling there, jonna !

I've been gone most of the day and just now read about Windchill. It is devastating and heartbreaking news.
When we get tired and weary, let us always remember Windchill. If he could fight the good fight, we certainly can also!!

Safe trip to DC for all those that are coming. For those that will be helping from the homefront, we'll try to keep you updated on the happenings.

Work is still being done on the web site but it's coming along. It will be a neat place to post pictures after the event! www.americansagainsthorseslaughter.com

Americans Against Horse Slaughter

Hi Barb. We knew.

Terrible storm blowing through right now. I hope the roof stays on and the snow isn't too deep.

Doesn't it feel like the children are on their way to camp? And we're missing them already?

Be safe, kids. 'Call' every night.

Anyone up for a vigil for the Washington DC effort?

I'm here for the vigil.

Reporting in for the vigil. When is it???

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Thanks Margie. I almost missed it. Don't need another tough day like that one.

Members needed at aahs.com.

It was very rough, Barb. I got in my car and took off down dirt roads all afternoon. Then today I wrote a letter to my paper's editor. About Windchill. About vigilance.

Way to go, Margie.

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Barb & Margie,

I am asking if anyone thinks we should have a vigil. What do you think? Maybe we could say 9 am on Tuesday, right as the meetings may kick off?

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FOB's

Should we have a vigil for the Washington effort at 9am on Tuesday?

STRATEGY FOR MONDAY,TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY

We will be following the strategy as posted by Daniel of Habitat for Horses during the event in DC. Safe trip to all those traveling. To those that will be helping from the homefront, we will keep you updated on the happenings!

Thanks,
Shelley and Deb
Watch for a target list of Reps/Senators to call/fax in the second phase of this strategy).

URGENT ACTION ALERT!

LAST CHANCE TO END HORSE SLAUGHTER IN THE US!

IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED TO ENSURE PASSAGE OF THE AMERICAN HORSE
SLAUGHTER PREVENTION ACT

Dear friends,

Since it was reintroduced in January 2007, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (S. 311 - HR 503), a bill to ban the slaughter of US horses and their exportation for slaughter abroad, has been waiting to be brought up for consideration in both the Senate and the House where it was denied due process by a group of pro-slaughter legislators who believe the profits of three foreign-owned horse slaughter plants outweigh the welfare and safety of American horses and horse owners alike.

This group of legislators, led by Senator Larry Craig (R – Idaho), has successfully blocked the bill in the Senate, preventing it from being
even debated on the floor using procedural means and hiding behind a plethora of myths and fabricated stories to support a “need for horse
slaughter” while tens of thousands of American horses continue to be exported for slaughter in Canada and Mexico under appalling conditions.

As the legislative deadline of mid-September set up by the upcoming elections approaches, the need to get the AHSPA passed increases dramatically, making necessary to launch an all-out counterattack to break the pro-slaughter blockade on the bills and proceed to their consideration
in the corresponding chambers. If the AHSPA is not at least passed by the Senate before mid-September it will die since there would not be
enough time in the brief “lame duck” session taking place after the elections to move it through the rest of the legislative process, forcing us to start all over from zero next year and spelling doom for tens of thousands of additional horses that will be cruelly slaughtered abroad until we have another chance.

To this end, horse owners and enthusiasts from all over the United States will gather in Washington DC next March 4 and 5 to lobby their
elected officials in a desperate effort to break Sen. Craig’s blockade on the AHSPA and expedite its passage in both chambers.

In order to be effective, we need to show a massive grass roots support for those lobbying the legislators on Capitol Hill and let them know
that Americans want the AHSPA passed as soon as possible to end this sordid trade. It is extremely important that as many people as possible contact their Representatives and Senators urging them to cosponsor S.
311 and HR 503 if they have not yet done so and requesting them to press the Senate leadership and to set S. 311 free from Sen. Craig’s
blockade.

How you can help

During next Tuesday, March 4th and Wednesday, March 5th please contact as many times as possible both your two US Senators and all the
Representatives of your state requesting them to:

a) Cosponsor S. 311 (Senators) or HR 503 (Representatives) in case they have yet done so.

b) Ask the Senate Leadership to do everything possible to break Sen. Craig’s blockade on S. 311 and expedite its passage in both chambers.

If they are already cosponsoring the bills, please praise them for doing so and request them to keep their support commitment to the end.

Also, please forward this action alert to all your contacts, relatives, friends, work and school partners asking them to follow it and contact their respective Congressional delegations in support of the AHSPA. The more people contact Congress the more chances we have to get the AHSPA passed!

Please see the DB for an updated phone and fax directory for the 110th Congress showing
information about whether they cosponsored or not as well how they voted in the past on legislation to outlaw horse slaughter in the US

You can also find your legislators and additional information on horse slaughter and the AHSPA on the Strategy for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday thread of the DB under Anti Slaughter.

Please remember this is virtually the last chance we have to lobby Congress to get the bill passed before it is too late: If S. 311 is not at least passed by the Senate by mid-September we can take it for dead, forcing us to start from scratch next year and dooming without recourse tens of thousands of American horses to horrible, agonizing deaths in Canadian and Mexican slaughter plants. Therefore, it is vitally important we employ all the resources we have available to flood Congress with a continuous stream of calls and faxes during those two days. Their lives depend on us.

Thank you for your help.

Daniel Cordero Fernández

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MJ,

That's a bit early for me, but I can probably do it. See what everybody else thinks.

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MJ,

Also, that is 6 AM in the Pacific time zone. ???

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Barb,

I am completely open as to time. It just hits me that we could send some prayers and positive thoughts. Maybe Monday night? When would you suggest?

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MJ, I'm open, too. Maybe we could catch more people on Monday evening. JMHO

EVERYONE... SORRY IF THIS HAS BEEN POSTED

Windchill's Owner has been charged.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages/?msg=20475.1

Ro & Brady

I can do a vigil at any time - day or night. I've got candles, rosaries, and books of prayers.

Hi to all,

As I'm sure many of you know from following the "Prayers for Windchill" thread, Becky and Laurie H. and Leslie in MN and I had planned to represent all of the FOB's and visit Windchill today. Sadly, that never came to be.

The four of us met for many hours today, and talking about Windchill and his legacy was a big part of our day. To that end, Laurie H. will be starting a fundraiser/raffle thread to benefit the Windchill Foundation tomorrow night - PLEASE be sure to watch for the thread and take a look! Wait til you see what Laurie H. has come up with for the raffle prize package!

Our prayers and thoughts and best wishes were all directed at Jeff and Kathi and all of Windchill's caretakers on what was sure to have been a very sad and stressful day.

Linda J., Minneapolis

Thanks, Linda. I will definitely stop in. That is wonderful news!

I'm open for vigil too...stuff can be put aside. We have to put a bubble of safety around our Frens...
Let me know: jonna

How about vigil tommorrow night at 7pm?

7 where???

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Hi Leslie in MN, Linda J. and Rio and Angel Chip's Mom Becky,

I just pulled in here at home and obviously arrived safely.

Leslie, I HAD to stop at Mom and Dad's on the way home and show them the AMAZING gifts that you gave me...the photo prints of my babies. (My Dad felt the need to point out "SHE gets good pictures of Montego!") grrrrrrrr....

The gorgeous framed print of Montego is going to work with me tomorrow! Thank you sooo much. I love each print and yes, Dad is right, you DO get great pictures...

I want to thank you guys for taking the time to get together. It was very therapeutic for me, as I knew it would be!

I have a feeling that our Angel boys are tusseling in some Heavenly hay bale and doing plenty of silly nickering right now...

May you all have a restful sleep and sweet dreams of our bay boy Barbaro and his "little sidekick" Windchill... Oh, the things he will learn...

Good night. xxoo

To all going to DC, thank you and I wish I could be there. I am going to do my part from here.

Ro & Brady

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How about holding a vigil all day tomorrow? This way all time zones will be covered and we can send our support for 24 hours. Just MHO

I have to sign off and can't post from work tommorrow. However, I can read the on-line messages. Can someone pick a time and advertise the vigil on the db and here?

I also will be at work. Anybody out there who could do this???

I'm off to bed. More and more and more prayers for Windchill. Love to all.

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever . . . run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd . . . take me to where angels walk, love you all so very much!

Prayers and support for all of you, Alex and Company, en route to Washington . . . . God Bless you all for this representation!

Prayers and hugs go with you, SHERRY!

((Hugs)), love and prayers to Jeff & Kathi

I will join in with all of you VIGILING first thing Monday a.m. (EST) for a collective effort. Not able to get back to computer until later in the day to check in here but I will be "with" you all while "covering all my bases" tomorrow.

Holding hands, paws, hooves, feets . . . with the entire Barbaro Nation.

Love you all,
Lou Ann

Good Monday Morning Famblee,

Sometimes life is just not fair. With love in my heart, for all, but especially those in DC, I'm with you in Spirit. I cannot be with you in body, even though I work in DC! Because the agency I work for didn't hire enough people last year, I have more work now than I know what to do with. (I process paperwork for job applicants.) BUT what I CAN do is after work; I would love to meet anyone and buy you a cup of coffee and give you my support. Just drop me an email at Lee3620111@yahoo.com.

NO Horse left behind or Ever Forgotten!
Lee

I need a small favor too. A Horse named Market Exchange was pulled up at Bay Meadows yesterday in the 2nd race. I saw on TVG, it looked like he stubbed his foot and was immediately pulled up and the jockey dismounted (reminded me so much of Edgar and Barbaro); he didn't fall either. I'm just wondering if anyone can check on him, find out what happened. Thanks yole.
Lee