Good morning, Fans of Barbaro ~ prayers for all those in need or danger, be they two or four-legged.

I wish everyone success with their calls and faxes today on behalf of our American horses ~ we MUST end the reprehensible practice of horse slaughter forever...and WE have an important role to play!

GOOD MORNING ALEX & FOB'S!! I'M GLAD YOU POSTED THE INFO ABOUT THE HENNEGAN BROTHER'S MOVIE, "THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY" -- THEY NEED THE PUBLICITY, ALTHOUGH I KNOW IT WILL BE AN AWESOME MOVIE FROM WHAT I'VE HEARD ABOUT IT!!! :>) I'VE EMAILED THEM JUST A COUPLE TIMES ON MY SPACE -- THEY ARE GREAT GUYS!!

HAVE A PRODUCTIVE ANTI- SLAUGHTER DAY EVERYONE! :>)

LOTS OF LOVE & PRAYERS FOR BELLE!!!
CHERYL G

PLEASE PRAY FOR NELLIE AT MIRACLE HORSE RESCUE, one of the big-boned girls saved from the horrors of the PMU "factories" in Canada ~ these posts from the wee hours of the morning:

"Stephanie asked me to let you know that she and Rob decided to take Nellie to Desert Pines Equine Vet Center in Las Vegas tonight. The decision was made after a phone consultation with the on-call vet there. The vet said they would want to give her IV fluids to super hydrate her, a belly tap to try to get a better idea of what's in there, possibly an ultrasound, re-tube her and repeat some of what's already been done. Since we are going on 5 days now, time is of the essence and she stressed hydration is very very important for this type of colic."

And later..."Stephanie, Rob and Nellie have arrived at the hospital without incident. The vet says Nellie has a very distended bowel due to gas, that she knows there's a lot of sand in her gut (she can hear it) and that we have a live, very active baby."

"Nellie will have 8 big bags of fluids administered over night. The vet wanted to do a tap of the belly fluids to see if the fluid was clear, but there is so much sand in her gut that the vet couldn't proceed. There is no impaction but the intestine has rolled to the side just a bit. Nellie has a giant gas bubble. Please pray that this fluid treatment works. The surgery option is not encouraging, not only because of cost ($6500 if we're lucky, $8000-10000 on the high side), but because it would be very very hard on a mare of Nellie's size. She would have to be heavily wired to keep from rupturing during foaling. Because we don't have a good idea of breeding date, the vet can only guess that the foal is about 60 days away from being born. As mentioned before, the foal is very active."

CANDLES FOR NELLIE, PLEASE!

Hiya, FsOB! May this day bring renewed health to Georgia, Belle, and Nellie. TGI's Thursday! Wishing each of you a safe and productive day. I sure hope that the Hennegans' film is shown somewhere here in CT or else in RI starting in April. Isn't it great that they're donating a portion of any profits to an equine charity? Peace, RMH

#### To Jackie Tundra: Hoping that Big Man is recovery nicely. ####

God, please keep Nellie and her baby healthy.

Prayers for Georgia and Belle.

Keep calling and faxing.

Morning skritches to the BBH, Sir JH, Gorgeous George and the rest of gang in Equine Heaven.

On their behalf, down below:

MORNING POST, SHELLEYA, DEBRA, WI/AAHS

STRATEGY FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 20

As the effects of the Americans Against Horse Slaughter lobby days continue to linger in the halls of DC, our Senators and Representatives will be in their district offices March 15th-30th. To keep the momentum going, meetings can be scheduled, letters can be dropped off and calls can be made to their local offices.

We MUST maintain our momentum and remain relentless in keeping those phones calls and faxes ringing in Washington as well.

For the present time, we will be targeting Representatives. The magic number of co-sponsors that we need is 218. We currently have 196. This is very achievable based on feedback from the Americans Against Horse Slaughter lobby event and have witnessed the cosponsoring of (3) MORE Reps since March 1st. We specifically need help gathering the names of those Reps who you feel are close to cosponsoring HR503. Once we have this information, we can target this list and possibly see a quicker conversion for support. Please email all info on this directly to us through the DB on ABR. You can also watch for our extra target list that will come via email.

Please mention Americans Against Horse Slaughter when making your calls and remind them that we are a non funded, grassroots group of people from across the country brought together for the sole purpose of passing this legislation. It is important that they know we have NO OTHER agenda.

REPS WHO CO SPONSORED LAST YEAR

Robert B. Aderholt – AL Phone: 202-225-4876 Fax: 202-225-5587

Spencer Bachus – AL Phone: 202- 225-4921 phone Fax: 202-225-2082 fax

James E. Clyburn – SC Phone: 202-225-3315 Fax: 202-225-2313

Robert E. Cramer (Bud) Jr. – AL Phone: 202- 225-4801 Fax: 202- 225-4392

Charles (Charlie) W. Dent – PA Phone: 202-225-6411 fax: 202-226-0778

Lloyd Doggett – TX Phone: 202-225-4865 Fax: 202-225-3073

Vernon J. Ehlers – MI Phone: 202- 225-3831 fax: 202- 225-5144

Phil English – PA Phone: 202-225-5406 Fax: 202-225-3103

Remember, "WE ARE BARBARO'S VOICE"...let it be heard!!

Thanks again for all that you do.

Shelley and Debra

Posted by: Debra, WI at March 20, 2008 3:21 AM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Good Thursday morning FOBs,

I hope we hear some good news today about Nellie, Belle and Georgia. Very stressful worrying about these wonderful equines. My continued prayers.
Has there been an update about "Big Man"'s surgery?

Best wishes to all FOBs

Janice
A forever FOB

GOOD MORNING TO ALL,
GOOD MORNING BARBARO, & ALL IN ANIMAL HEAVEN. MISS YOU..
REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OF THE FALLEN ANGELS & THOSE IN NEED, BOTH HUMAN & ANIMALS.. ALL HAVE A BLESSED DAY. & BE SAFE /DIANE

I am watching a report on FOX News, about a large horse transport truck, fully loaded, that is stuck on a flooded roadway in Missouri.
Does anyone know how we might find out if it is on its way to slaughter? This might be a very good media opportunity....

...must go to work now....(exasperated and frustrated..) Please Pray for them.

"Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the
way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes
the difference."

####
We FOBS...someone here knows how to find out about the horses in transport truck stuck in Missouri...like Otherlyn posted....

The show, that is reporting on the horse truck is FOX and Friends...the show's e-mail address is friends@foxnews,com...

Good morning, fellow Fans!

A little press coverage for AAHS and our own Alex this morning...Barbaro inspires Brown

scroll down past the War Pass story.

Prayers for sweet Nellie in Nevada, Belle and her foal Georgia, those horses stuck in water-logged Missouri, and all in need.

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

####Prayers for all our horses today, extra prayers for Belle, Georgie, Nellie and the horses in Missouri.

((((Barbaro)))

Judy

I dream about horses now. all night long. At least one horse is with me, no matter what I am doing. I
coveted them as a child, they made me dizzy with longing. I think that's why I began my own dog nation with Irish wolfhounds...

So here I am, offering prayer for a black beauty released from a virtual concentration camp, and two high-bred giants from FL.

They are another nation, these horses we love...
and please God, watch over them all, and over those waiting in the heat and in the dreadful canadian cold in heinous feedlots.

I just want to take away their despair. I know despair. Lots of us do. And you can see it so clearly in the eyes of the feedlot residents. How I honor those with strength to go to these hellish places and GET THOSE HORSES OUT.

So, please God, work you miracles, send your angels, and help us to help you do your work on this flawed world of ours....

Add'l info re HS History of the Reps on today's (3/20) ABR Strategy List. In addition to having cosponsored HR 503 in the 109th Congress, these Reps all voted for that Bill as well. (Believe it or not, not all cosponsors voted for the Bill; but all THESE did.) Their votes on HR 249 in the 110th Congress are shown below (Y = Yes, N = No, NV = Not Voting)
Robert B. Aderholt AL (Y)
Phone: 202-225-4876 Fax: 202-225-5587
Spencer Bachus AL (N)
Phone: 202- 225-4921 Fax: 202-225-2082
James E. Clyburn SC (NV)
Phone: 202-225-3315 Fax: 202-225-2313
Robert E. Cramer (Bud) Jr. AL (N)
Phone: 202- 225-4801 Fax: 202- 225-4392

Charles (Charlie) W. Dent PA (Y)
Phone: 202-225-6411 Fax: 202-226-0778

Lloyd Doggett TX (Y)
Phone: 202-225-4865 Fax: 202-225-3073
Vernon J. Ehlers MI (Y)
Phone: 202-225-3831 Fax: 202-225-5144

Phil English PA (Y)
Phone: 202-225-5406 Fax: 202-225-3103

IMO - tell those who voted for HR 249, THANK YOU for the Yes vote, and remind them that HR 249 only applies to WILD equines and we still need HR 503 for the rest of them and to stop export.

Everyone,

As per Nancy's post time stamp 11:42 our Nellie is in the hospital and costs will be high.

If anyone can donate toward her care please paypal directly to MHR as the hospital can't take donations from accross the country. You can also snail mail to MHR and mark in any donation "FOR NELLIE'S CARE"

For Nellie

Thank you,

Ro & Brady

Good Morning Famblee

My office is closing and I'm in the middle of moving and haven't posted much this week.
As you have heard Nellie has been hospitalized. We will keep you all posted as we hear.

Please pray for our BBG Nellie and her unborn foal.

Good Morning Barbaro Nation,

Prayers being sent to Nellie,Stephanie,Belle and Little Georgia.

If anyone is interested there is an article on Laminitis in this months Equus magazine.

Good Morning Barbaro,
You are so alive in my heart. I love you.

Alex,
If you keep getting more and more famous you are going to have to get autographed pictures of yourself...FOB's are first to get a copy. ;)

Good Morning our Sweetheart, Barbaro

ACN...we know...and we know you are kicking your heels up, painfree and enjoying heaven with all of your heavenly frens..we love you!

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL....somehow we have to wake up the sleeping giant, the ones in Congress who are suppose to listen and work for us, we the people.

One by one, we are getting co-sponsors...and we have to persuade them to hurry and get Barbaro's bill passed...we speak for horses, the ones who cannot speak for themselves...the ones who are forced on a truck deliver to a brutal death, the ones neglected or abused....

When you look at the ones saved, and be so thankful for...beautiful Spirit and Baby B, and then we have the three big gals, and so many, many more...you should have a good feeling inside...they are safe...let us give many others this wonderful feeling....SAFE FROM HARM...

So, please remember all of our rescues, the ones suffering human or animal, our wildlife, and our loving family...prayers and uplifting to them.

Have a nice day.

####
Good Morning Alex.
Good Morning Tim and Fair Hill.
Our Fallen Angels...we are here.
####
Please help if possible and prayers for Nellie...and keep Georiga, Belle, and many more in your heart and prayers.

Goodie Goodie Alabama on the list today.
Thank you! Thank you!

Prayers for Nellie, Belle and Georgia!

Gone to see Fox news, and feed the dogs.

Morning everyone, emails sent to Alabama calling group.

jonna,
Irish wolfhounds are just georgous! They are big teddy bears, and look beautiful in lure coursing.I know their life span was not too long if I remember it was bout six years it was being worked on to make it longer. Any news on that?

####
Thanks, Otherlyn. I will try to find it.

####
Renee: the idiots breeding many of them are ever trying to make them BIGGER. As if they need to be BIGGER. We are also seeing temperament issues with this ancient breed. And that is so, so, so wrong for the breed. I actually know w breeder who put a young male down because he nearly took out one of her broods. Wretched. When I had IW's, growling was unheard of. Dogs would be excused from the ring for behavior like that, or for excessively shy behavior. My last IW was a huge beauty, whom I did finish in America, but would never had bred because of his tremendous shyness....I got my first grey --Rory--to be Jed's companion.

####
ANYHOW: phone number correction alert for the
AL callers: CONGRESSMAN MICA is at 1 202 225-4035.
As Lynne would say: Yippeeeee Skipeeeee.

####
OH, UH: the rest of it. The IW breeders have yet to create a line that gets much beyond 9. There's a really good Canadian breeder who gets temperament, size and longevity just about right. She has had some hale and hearty 10 years old...and yes, watching them course is a trip.....

Jonna,
Thanks that is interesting info. Bigger...time to put a saddle on them. They are perfect just the way the are. I hope the idiots don't ruin the breed...how sad. Leave Mother Natures job alone.

EXTRA THURSDAY 3/20 NATIONAL TARGET LIST (HAHS)

FIRST THINGS FIRST - Stress the importance of cosponsorship & getting S 311 / HR 503 to a vote.

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

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

IMO - convey the website vetsforequinewelfare.org to all your contacts - to counteract the position of the 2 big vet ass'ns. Links to VEW's two 2007 antislaughter releases and their recently-released 2008 WHITE PAPER are in the ABR/DB Thread noted near the bottom of this Post.

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

800-828-0498

800-459-1887

800-614-2803

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rhetorial Question Du Jour:

ANY EXTRA TIME/ENERGY/PASSION FOR THE HORSES?
Here is today's (Thursday 3/20/08) extra National Target List from HAHS (Humanity Against Horse Slaughter). These legislators are targeted by other groups on specific days, so our voices add to the impact.

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

Changed Circumstances call for a Fresh Look with an Open Mind. The closure of Cavel is a HUGE changed circumstance.

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

adding this CAVEAT from recent ABR Strategy:

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

Thursday 3/20 Extra HAHS List

Prior HS History: All the Reps on this list voted for HR 503 in the 109th Congress; and they all voted YES on HR 249 in the 110th Congress.

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

THANK all these Reps for having voted YES on HR 249 in the 110th Congress; remind them that this protects ONLY wild equines, and we still need HR 503 for the rest of them and to end export.

MICHIGAN (2nd part)
Representative Fred Upton
Fax: 202-225-4986 Phone: 202-225-3761
2183 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-2206

Representative Mike Rogers
Fax: 202-225-5820 Phone: 202-225-4872
133 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-2208

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

MISSOURI
Representative Russ Carnahan
Fax: 202-225-7452 Phone: 202-225-2671
1710 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-2503

NEW JERSEY
Representative Jim Saxton
Fax: 202-225-0778 Phone: 202-225-4765
2217 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-3003

IF you're done with today's ABR Strategy & State directions & the above list and STILL want to do more - you can go to ABR/DB message 15321.10 for a good alternate target list of Senators from AWI/SAPL. [That list is visible in post 2 of the DB Thread noted below.]

Please post at this DB thread

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=21081.1

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

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

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

STILL LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

### That truck that you all are talking about was a horse trailer full of cats dogs and birds. They did not make it. the girl had borrowed it from someone who owns a carriage co. Jen

St. Francis - please watch over Nellie. She and the baby need you. Help them through this. Nellie has paid enough dues, now she needs your help.

Dear Lord, protect Nellie from harm. Another beautiful creature of Yours needs to come into this world safely. Help Nellie to have a safe and healthy future with her foal.

Another anti-HS Petition to sign (and forward to your contacts please).

Crossposting from the DB (and btw I also got this petition this morning via email from Gail V)

Anti Slaughter Issues - Petition to the AVMA ~ Please Sign! (message 21074.1)

What the hay ~ fire away...

Please take a moment to sign :

Put Horse Slaughter Down for Good!

Target: Gregory Hammer, President of the American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA)

Sponsor: National Horse Protection League

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/959750520

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

If anybody can bluelink the petition, that would be great. THANKS!

Come on Nellie - you can do this!

All calls done. Spoke with some GREAT peeps: one of the Leetle Aides for Congressman English (PA) is originally from Buffalo NY, and he was so focused. I thanked him for his kind attention, and he said (MY HAND TO GOD) "It's the least we can do." Hokey Smokes.....

Many in that bunch who HAVE co-sponsored now know that we need them to ante-up NOW. Not wait till the last minute....dang.

My voice is gone again. The Dog Whisperer: haha

Don't have time to talk this morning have to take auntie to hair appointment but will be snail mailing some much needed funds to Miracle Horse Rescue to help with Nellies hospital bill. I do not have much but what I have I will gladly give to help Nellie and the baby survive.If we ALL give a little we ALL know that we can make a HUGE DIFFERENCE !!!!

FOBS we CAN DO THIS for NELLIE and her unborn foal!!What ever you can spare !! It ALL ADDS UP!!

Dear Lord please take control of this desperate situation with Nellie and her unborn foal.We know that ALL LIFE is precious in your sight!!Place your healing hands upon her Lord!! We ask these things in your name and for your glory Amen

HUGS and love to ALL at MHR !!!!

Good Thursday Morning, ABR Famblee:)

Have yole seen Google's home page this a.m.? sooooo CUTE....yellow/red tulips form the two 'O's and two itty-bitty LADY BUGS walking on the 'G':) Kinda cute, I think....1st day of Spring:)

Nellie is in my thoughts and prayers!!

I got a note from our friend, John Holland...with some VERY NICE NEWS:) He and his wife have adopted Ami/Sweet Pea...the little black sway-back horse...the LAST OF THE 'MIRACLE HORSES'...he writes, "her only vice is a rather 'severe peppermint additction'..." :) I think that little Girly-Girl has surely hit the HORSEY LOTTO ending up with Mr. & Mrs. Holland!!! :)as her new MOMMY & DADDY!!!

I have printed out my letters of 'not' form style and must go fax now...I hope yole will be having a FINE DAY today:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Lynne,
The tulips smeeeeeeeeeeeeellz good too.

THE LATESTS FROM FLORIDA AND BELLE AND GEORGE AND TRACEY:Thank you to Tracey's connections for these updates!
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21048.13 in reply to 21048.11
Here is the latest update from Tracy. Hope it helps! just heard from Tracey, with a little update. OK so Tracey types faster than I do. lol
First Georgia, ya shes still being a little brat but doing very good other than that. She wants outside to run around but can't at this time. She was getting real upset for 4-5 hours while Belle was out in the isle getting her feet taken care of and the little one didn't like that at all. It sounds like Tracey will have to start bottle, or bucket feed until Belle's milk comes back. She's showing some interest already trying the hay, and other feed of Belle's already. Tracey can't wait to get her home and get her under control with her manors. She's missed the first days of her life working with George and can't wait to get started. Even now she isn't allowed to go into her stall much. That to bad for Tracey, she stands most of her time there watching Georgia at her gate, but, they don't want Georgia to get to excited, or upset. Home soon tho, maybe early Friday. yippee

Belle had more of her hoof cut off by her regular furrier that came to work on her today, for hours. He's also a great podiatrist and has done all or most of Tracey's horses. He studied in Europe for 5 years just to become one and she said he's really good. He took a long piece on horse shoe meteral and designed a new shoe for Belle. packed her foot with meds and she seems to be better now and not so much pain She's been so uncomfortable from all the stress they also have her, not on bute, but a pain medicine that won't effect her milk.
As Tracey said this all worked out for a reason. If it hadn't been for Ink getting sick he never would have gone to the clinic, then Georgia going to the same place and then them getting to seeing Belle limping again. They found a 4 inch long hole going up into her left foot and they are concerened about that. It's also some in her right foot now. It was dry, not ozzing anything but still had it not been found from the other horses having to be treated there it would have snowballed and they would never have found the hole in Belles foot. She probably could have lost her. With continued prayers along with these good DR's she should be alright. Tracey will post with a much more detailed and accurate detail tomorrow or later tonight. It is still is looking really good to have them home late tomorrow nite, or Friday morning.
She so enjoyed the children today. It seemed to give her a much needed boost to see some action in the stall and kids rolling around in the hay, tossing it around and asking so many questions.
Well thats about all for now, Tracey will be posting later as I said. Keep all those prayers coming her way.

HUZZAH!!!
IT'S SPRING!!IT'S SNOWING!!
IT'S JOE!!!
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Thursday, March 20th...
When will I learn? Just as soon as bragging begins, our world will crumble. On Tuesday I told you how fast our computer is working, so naturally this website disappears.

I bragged to our farrier Tim Gee, this race horse is a very well behaved, you will have no problem trimming his feet. One minute later the race horse is ballistic, walking on two hind legs, and poor Tim Gee is rethinking his career choice.

I once bragged to our vet Lisa Wallace how every horse on our ranch was happy and healthy. And then for a solid week Lisa was here taking care of our many sick horses.

No more bragging.

Just like the carton of yogurt from 2006 I recently found in our fridge, the Domain Name for Tbfriends had expired. Learn to pay your bills Joe. I phoned Webmaster Max Wilcox in Oklahoma, and now we are good for the next 3 years. Max had to contact the folks in outer space who keep track of these things. For 3 more years you must put up with me, unless rumors are true, and the Senior Center begins with morning bingo. First ball drawn at 7:00 a.m. I will then write the morning journal after my noon nap.

Keeping you in the loop. More horses are coming to us from race tracks, including a gelding with screws in his cannon bone. Our brand new small round pens purchased by Friends Of Tbfriends are perfect for injured horses. They can enjoy the fresh outdoors, instead of healing inside a stall.

A gelding from a fancy barn not far away, and he came to us on Tuesday. The young owner could no longer pay board bills. A big Thank You to Holly Meeks, who loaded the gelding in her trailer and delivered him to a very surprised girl in Elk Grove. Here you go, he is exactly as you have been hoping for. Tears all around. You could have made one of those celebrating life commercials.

Also on Tuesday a thoroughbred gelding came to us from a feed lot in Vallejo. We named him Idol, and there is a racing tattoo which says he is 7 years old.

Last Saturday Bruce and Sandy came from Reno to adopt Freestrikesyourout. They had a difficult time choosing between Freestrikes and Power Blend. On the drive back to Reno Bruce and Sandy decided to adopt both horses. Georgia Hartman and her daughter Jenny will provide transportation during spring break.

Bravo has been adopted by a family in Citrus Heights, who needed a companion for their older pony. A beautiful new home for Bravo. He leaves us this morning, and a big Thank You to Ryan Andrews for providing the transportation.

A few rain drops yesterday, but today should be clear and 66 degrees. At Raleys you can get a Claim Jumpers chocolate cream pie for just $5.99. Unbelievable stuff. The coffee is from Peets, and Norah Jones is on the cd player. A special hello to The Bladorn Family of Chico. Herb, Charlie, Scott and Becca. They stopped to say hi on their way home from a San Francisco vacation. A special hello to Ashley at UCDavis, and in our driveway she left a big bag of carrots with a very sweet letter. Sorry we missed your visit Ashley. A special hello to Liz of Sacramento, and in our driveway she left a Hallmark Card, and a bag of carrots from Costco. Sorry we missed your visit Liz. Enjoy your NCAA March Madness Thursday, and be sure to hug your horses. Rascal Flatts is coming to Sacramento, and from the reaction of Allison Martino you would have thought she won Super Lotto...

Joe

Top left: A big one day late Happy Birthday to our friend Marie, who yesterday turned 21. I was going to show this picture yesterday, but was punished for bragging. Marie saves horses, and here she is with Whiskey, who Marie rescued when he was just 4 months old. Last night Marie celebrated her 21st birthday with 30 friends at a restaurant in Sacramento. Happy Birthday Marie.

Top right: Mireya is with her gelding Desi, who she rescued from the race track. Mireya and Desi have been earning points at jumping and dressage shows. Mireya is a sweetheart, and thank you for sharing.

Bottom row photos are by request.

Bottom left is Flossy, who we bought at an auction when she was a yearling. Flossy is now 8, and a tiny bit spoiled.

Bottom right is Winnie, and she is loved by thousands of employees (okay, only 4 employees) at the race track. Winnie earned big time dollars as a race horse, and she was faster than a speeding train.

EXCELLENT ARTICLE by Laura Allen of Best Friends Animal Society who lobbied for horses in DC this month. (Laura also runs animallawcoalition.com) Hadn't seen a link posted here previously, so forgive me if this is a repeat! Covers all aspects of horse slaughter. I'm printing this one!

http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/424

Big very long stretched arms reaching out to hug Belle and Georgia with angel dust and a kiss attached.

Thank you God for watching over them.

March 20 Cherokee Devotional )sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk)

Someone said the test of courage is not give up but to rise up and take dominion over melancholy moods. To give in to mood swings from sadness to anger makes finding stable ground even more difficult. In fact, probably causes more nu ne lv na, which in Cherokee means mischief or harm than any other thing. When talking to someone trustworthy does not ease the stress, then writing it can make a world of difference. Writing to ourselves can bring out many causes for sadness or anger that we didn't know we were harboring. A daily journal has been the source of learning what we store away unconsciously, only to come out and whip us at the most unlikely times. It is a way of cleaning house and making corrections in the privacy of our own minds without having to tell the world.

Do not hurt your neighbor, for it is not him you wrong, but yourself.

The Shawnee

I am so concerned about Nellie of MHR. Hoping to hear some positive news from the equine hospital today.

Crossposting a message from Stephanie regarding Nellie:

18208.4141 in reply to 18208.4139

Good Morning All,

We are home at the ranch. When we left early this morning, we had placed her in a comfy, warm stall. She is hooked up to IV's. They were going to give 8 bags wide open to hydrate her entire system once this was completed she would receive more fluids at a slower pace. Dr. Leslie Shur stated this is what needs to be done to hopefully move all this sand out of her system. There is NO STONE. What we do have is a distended bowel filled with gas, all due to this damn sand. She said the amount of sand she has is years of accumulation. Anyway, she gave Nellie a rectal, also she checked her cervix. Cervix is still closed, Nellie has awhile to go before foaling. Dr. Shur felt our little one moving around ( she stated very active little one). She prepped Nellie for the belly tap to see what the fluid was like, but as she inserted the tap, she stop as she could feel the grit and did not want to further complicate and compromise Nellie or her baby.

If Nellie does not begin passing this sand, then surgery is the other option. There are many risks involved. She explained all these risks to us.

Nellie is in the very best hands possible. She also assured both Rob and I that we had done everything right from the beginning because as most of you are animal owners and lovers, you always have a tendency to question yourself.

Dr. Shur stated she will call me sometime this morning, with updates and as soon as I know, you will.

Thank you all for your prayers and support.

Stephanie, Rob and the entire MHR family

"God's Wonders In Rainbows"

From God's Loving Heart
The Most Beautiful Rainbow Barbaro
Glowing
Easter
Beautiful Visions
Beautiful Creations
In Pastels And Brights
Glowing
In Rainbows
The Basket Of Love
Angels Inside
With Peppermints
Carrots All Around
Barbaro's Halo Is Glowing So So Beautifully
All The Colors Of The Rainbow
The Circle Of Love
Roses All Around
The Rainbow Of Prayer
Praying Hands
Belle, Georgia, Nellie
The Rainbow Of Angels
Love.......

8........Halos.......Two Hearts......Connected In Love.......Divine Faith.......

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

Affirmed Prayers.......
God's Miracles......

Affirmed

All, All All So Glowing Article Angel Alex. All,
All, All Angelic Beautiful Glowing Rainbows To You........

All, All All My Love.

8.......Halos......

Affirmed

All, All All So Glowing Article Angel Alex. All,
All, All Angelic Beautiful Glowing Rainbows To You........

All, All All My Love.

8.......Halos......

Affirmed

Dee, I close my eyes and go into your words. It is a beautiful place.

CROSSPOST FROM MHR ON NELLIE...

UPDATE ON NELLIE: I RECEIVED A CALL FROM DR. SHUR. THERE HAS ONLY BEEN A TINY REDUCTION OF THE GAS IN BOWEL. NELLIE IS COMFORTABLE. SHE WANTS TO CONTINUE FLUIDS THIS MORNING AND TUBING ONE MORE TIME. IF NOTHING HAPPENS BY THIS AFTERNOON, THEN WE HAVE TO DISCUSS SURGERY ASAP. NELLIE HAS THREE THINGS AGAINST HER, SIZE, LONGEVITY, AND IN FOAL WHICH COULD GIVE INTO COMPLICATIONS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF NOT ONLY NELLIE BUT HER UNBORN. BUT IF WE DO NOTHING, THEN WE LOSE.

THE OFFICE STAFF AT DESERT PINE EQUINE CENTER HAS STATED THAT THEY WILL TAKE CREDIT CARD DONATIONS FROM NELLIE SUPPORTERS. IF YOU WANT TO DONATE TOWARDS NELLIE, PLEASE STATE TO THEM " THIS IS FOR NELLIE OF MHR"

DESERT PINE EQUINE CTR 702-645-2766

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH

STEPHANIE

Ro & Brady

God,
Please lay your hands on Nellie to relieve her body of the all the gas inside, also wrap your arms around her foal. All I ask is that the two are well, healthy and strong with no surgery. Amen.

Dee,
Your world is a wonderful place to visit, it is peaceful.

God, are you listening? Please help Nellie.

Thank you Alex. And 3 cheers for another write up.

Just spoke with Stephanie who is distraught and stated...."I don't want to lose her after we've come this far."

I told her that we are behind her 100% and whatever she needs we will make happen.

All,

On another note regarding Nellie, given she has had years of sand accumulation there is concern that the other two BBG's might have some too. Immediate changes to their diets have been made.

Ro & Brady

Candles for Nellie

Ro & Brady

220 Candles lit for Nellie and baby foal.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.

Joseph Addison

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Please Lord give us strength...help Nellie and her baby...protect them in thy loving arms...Lord you know our hearts, they are pure and true...we believe in miracles, and we believe in you, Lord...please help us...we thank you for what you have given us...

I Love You So A Lot So Angels Margie And Renee. You Are The Angels Of Love.

All. All All So Glowing.......

All, All All Angelic Beautiful Glowing Rainbows To You.......

Affirmed

I'm home for lunch and saw the post about the animals in the truck. I read the words, "they did not make it," with a weeping heart. Their owner tried to get them to safety, but was thwarted by the flood. So sad. Pray that the owner will overcome the guilt and grief. Just SO-o-o-o-o- sad!

Got to go back to work.... O

Going to bank to arrange some funds for Nellie !! Will use my plastic...not much but will do as much as I can!!

Vet Hospital takes Visa etc...just say it's for Nellie of Miracle Horse Rescue...
Phone Number for hospital is 1- 702-645-2766

IF WE ALL HELP A LITTLE....WE KNOW WE CAN DO THIS!!!

PRAYERS....HUGS and love to Nellie and ALL at MHR!!!

All the love and support for Nellie and her baby makes me cry...so very beautiful, so much appreciated!

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When I called the vet's office...to donate money for Nellie...they were so nice and concern...she is in good hands.

joan,
I am on the phone with them now.

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Renee, Maribel, Nancy, Joanna, Dee, AND MANY OF OUR LOVED FOBS....thank you...just thank you...God will bless you in many ways...I know..

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for Nellie. Thank you for your donations as well. Every little bit counts and is appreciated.

Ro & Brady

joan,
As you said they were wonderful. The girl told me Nellie is so sweet and pretty and will kiss her for me. She also said she is in the best of hands. Every finger I have is crossed and all my toes, that we get good news this afternoon.

Bless you and your beautiful heart Joan. We were blessed to know you.

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Joan Roya. You Are In My Heart So A Lot So. All, All All Angelic Beautiful Glowing Rainbows To You.

Affirmed

3rd Annual Online Photo Contest

SCR's 3rd ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST HAS BEGUN!

Do you have a handsome horse, a delightful donkey or a magnificent mule that you want the world to see? If you have a picture of your equine friend that you love, we want to see it!

Grand Prize: Cover of 2008 Wall Calendar, and winner will receive a Calendar Print
Second Prize: Journal
Third Prize: Pack of 8 postcards
People’s Choice Award: Mini Poster Print
All prizes can be seen at our online store – www.cafepress.com/screquinerescue

General rules:
~ Photo must include an equine, both color and black & white photos accepted
~ Photos must not include profanity – such photos will be automatically disqualified
~ Photo must be property of the person submitting the photo and entrant must own the rights to the photo, and have sufficient permission of any recognizable people or models within the photo to grant SCR the right to publish such photos.
~ By submitting photo, entrant agrees to allow SCR to reproduce photo on calendars, cards, etc (not an exclusive use)
~ SCR reserves the right to modify any entry to fit properly on medium
~ There will be a $5 entry fee per photo, no limit to the number of photos that can be submitted
~ Entries will be judged by a panel named at a later date
~ Attach photos to email or send a url with image to scrrescue@yahoo.com
~ Please include your name, address and email address with entries
~ Photos accepted until May 31, winners will be announced mid-June.
~ Entry fees can be paid online to our PayPal account (link at the bottom of our “Help Us” website page
http://www.scrrescue.org/help.html), or through snail mail to:

Second Chance Ranch
PO Box 452
East Longmeadow, MA 01028

~ Payment through snail mail must be postmarked by May 31. Late entries not accepted.
~ SCR reserves the right to cancel or modify contest if needed
~ Entry fees must be paid before photo will be judged
~ Minimum of 10 entries must be received for prizes to be awarded

Photo Requirements:
~ 1500x2100 pixels at 300 dpi OR 2000x2800 pixels at 400 dpi (finished 5x7 size)
~ Horizontal or Vertical layout accepted
~ gif or Jpg format ONLY

This photo contest is intended to raise funds for the equines in SCR’s care

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Is there any further word on Nellie, Belle and Georgia?

I'm in my new office and finally Online. My last conversation with Steph, which was a few hours ago, they would tube her again but we had to be prepared for surgery.

I want to thank my famblee for supporting Nellie and MHR. She so much deserves a chance having come this far to a life of kindness and compassion.

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Thanks Cathy....glad you are settled in your new office....
It just burns me up...how these beloved horses are treated...it burns me up...how these sweet dogs and other animals are treated....I wish I had a magic wand.

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to make it clear...I mean from other people their treatment...just look at Nellie...and how she suffered til she was rescued by MHR and the FOBs...and now they are trying to get sand out of her???? money and greed, instead of love and compassion....and no money can touch love.

BELLE & GEORGE UPDATES

Nothing really since i posted the info stated from this morning ABR time stamp 4:05 pm by one of Tracey's frens, Linda

Cathy,
Thanks. Is the sand accumulated in their gut just from eating?

Nellie,
Many big prayers being sent to you sweet girl.

Stephanie we are all here for you.

Hopefully no news is GOOD NEWS.

Renee

Vet said the accumulation was over a long period of time. She came from Canada with it.

Goodnight Barbaro

Hope you and your heavenly frens are having fun preparing for the big Easter egg hunt...we thank you Barbaro for opening many, many doors for us...we have learn so much...and I know there are lots more for us to know...we love you and miss you so much...sweetie.

Goodnight Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL...SOMEDAY THIS NIGHTMAE IS GOING TO END...

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

Have a bless weekend...

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Alex...thank you and enjoy the sunshine.
Tim and Fair Hill...thank you.
Our Fallen Angels...we are here...moving step by step forward.
Nelle, Belle, Georgia and many more...you are in our hearts and prayers.

ALWAYS REMEMBER EACH OF YOU ARE SO SPECIAL, VERY SPECIAL...and I thank you for being a part of this beautiful family.

What a shame, that poor big baby.

I just googled "sand colic" and got this resource, FYI everybody.

http://www.equine-originals.com/sandcolic.htm

Will add more sites if further research warrants.

At the DB, the Big Girls Thread - in the General - Horse Related Folder - MHR: Apple-Jerri-Nellie Watch!! - post 4210 has a beautiful pic of Nellie with Apple and Joe.

SUSPEND HELICOPTER ROUNDUPS

The Fund for Horses are excited to announce we are putting the finishing touches on our Wild Horse & Burro Rally Across America.

We will be putting on attention grabbing spectacles in major cities across the country as only we can to educate the public about the plight of our wild horses and burros.

We are starting in California, and working our way across, finishing with a major event in New York City.

Attire for the events call for warm weather, so we are kicking off in May and ending in June.

Putting on rallies like these take a lot of advance organizing. We know what we need to do, now we need your help to do it.

Except for New York which is already funded, we have projected each rally will cost in the neighborhood of $1,750.00. How many cities we do depends totally on the generosity of people like you.

We invite you to become a member in support of these never done before events for these at risk horses. Our annual membership fee is $1.50 a month, or $18.00. Or if you like, make a donation in any amount to help us tell America how dangerously close we are to losing our wild horses and burros forever.

Once you decide, please follow this link: http://fund4horses.org/info.php?id=1073 .

Thank you for taking part.

Vivian Grant,
President

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excerpt from article linked in my post at March 20, 2008 9:27 PM (last section; scroll down)

Sand Colic and Feeding

Ingestion of sand and subsequent accumulation can cause a variety of clinical symptoms in your horse. Signs of large amounts of sand in a horse's intestine range from poor weight gain or weight loss in spite of an otherwise adequate diet
to intermittent diarrhea or frequent to severe episodes of colic.

* * *

Dietary changes can prevent problems with sand. The first step in prevention is to feed off of the ground in tubs, bins or wall feeders. While many horses still pull at least half of their feed out of any feeder and finish it on the
ground, these horses are still spending 50% less time eating on the ground. In addition, placing rubber mats under and around feeders will help prevent horses from eating directly on the ground.

The second step in sand prevention is feeding psyllium, the indigestible fiber found in Metamucil or Equi-aid. Psyllium will aid in the removal of sand from the gastrointestinal tract and prevent build up if fed on a regular basis. Beet pulp has also been effective in preventing sand accumulation. It contains an indigestible
fiber similar to that of psyllium. Its main advantage over psyllium is that it is less
expensive. Beet pulp is also a source of soluble carbohydrate so it provides some extra calories and may be especially useful for those "hard keepers." The disadvantages of beet pulp are that to be effective it must be fed daily and it must
be soaked for 12-18 hours before feeding or it has the potential to cause impaction colic.

Finally, many people believe that they are controlling sand by feeding bran mashes. Although bran is a good laxative, it is ineffectual at
removing sand. [end of excerpt from article]

It has been posted both here and at the DB that dietary changes have already been instituted for Apple and Jeri, who were subjected to the same (mis)treatment as Nellie in Canada.

150 lbs laying in their guts I can't imagine.

Sand COLIC
Colic is still the number one cause of death of horses today. It used to be that verminous colic (caused by worms and other parasites) was the primary type of colic, but now in many areas sand is the most commonly seen form of colic.
Sand colic is the result of the building up of sand in the intestinal tract of the horse. There can be as much as 150 pounds of sand lying in the bottom of the horse's belly.

The pain from sand is caused primarily by two methods. The sand presses on the bottom of the intestine, preventing blood from entering the area (Just like when you press on your fingernail, the pinkness (blood) goes away). This causes the long term, low grade pain that can cause a horse to eat poorly without ever really acting colicky. You know how it feels to not get enough blood to an area if you have ever tied a rubber band around a finger for very long.

Eventually the sand can build up to the point that it totally blocks a loop of intestine. At this point, the horse becomes very painful from the buildup of hay and water in front of the blockage. Once this pressure builds to a certain point, it either pushes out the sand blockage or pops the intestine like an overfilled balloon. The intestinal rupture is always fatal.

((((Famblee)))) I know how we all feel right now.

Continued prayers for everyone at MHR, 2 legged and 4 legged.

God Bless Nellie.

See yole in a few hours.

Famblee

Steph just called. Nellie is being prepped for surgery. She had 0% chance of survival without and 33% chance with. Please pray.

We need to raise money. I think a thread will be started on the DB.

Dear God.....please save Nellie and her baby.

Good night Everyone,
I will be checking in on the girls progress. We Believe in Miracles!

Prayers going out to Nellie, Belle and little Georgia, that they all have positive outcomes and gallop free.

Barbaro,
Have a very Happy Easter! Don't eat too many peeps. I love you.

Happy Easter Alex.

Dear God,
Please take care and save Nellie and her baby foal. Poor Steph. My heart goes out to her and Rob.

Crosspost from Stephanie

18208.4228 in reply to 18208.4225

UPDATE: I just spoke with Dr. Shur. I gave her the go ahead to proceed with the surgery.

As I stated to everyone this morning, this is the only chance now that Nellie and her unborn foal have.

If we do nothing 0% chance....with the surgery at this point 30-33% chance of survival. Dr. Shur said if there were any other problems during surgery she will keep us posted and to give us options if any..

We need an additional $6,000.00 this will take care of her post surgery care. We have already paid the 4,000.00 for surgery.

If you wish to make a donation for Nellie please contact Desert Pine Equine Center at 702-645-2766 or you may go to their website and make a donation through their site. In your notes let them know it is for Nellie from MHR

I am totally confused here! Wasn't Nellie used as a PMU mare, if so she would have been in a SMALL stall hooked up to a bag to collect her urine?
Not out side, she would have to be in a barn. So where did the sand come from? Sounds like she has been out side in a pasture and not a barn, and for a long time too! So she wasn’t a PMU mare after all? Confused in Alabama??????

Sand COLIC thanks for the INFO!
Prayers for Nellie, Belle and Georgia!

Debbie,

They are confined only for a period of their pregnancy.

Ro & Brady

surgery oh God

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Debbie,

This is part of the explanation Mary L posted early on the Jerri, Apple, Nellie thread. I am not posting the whole thing because it is logn

For approximately six months from fall through spring (usually from October thru March), the pregnant mares live in the "pee barns," forced to stand in stalls with urine collection devices strapped to them. The stalls are deliberately narrow to prevent pregnant mares from turning around and detaching the collection cups. In the last month of their eleven-month pregnancy, the mares are put out to pasture to have their foals. The mares are put in a herd with a stallion, so they quickly become pregnant again. In September, their foals are taken away from them to be sold, whether or not they are fully weaned. The next month, they're back in the barns and the cycle starts again.

Ro & Brady

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Ro & Brady
Thanks for the info! The surgery is going on now?
Prayers for them both, this is scary. I was praying it would not come to this!

Sending All, All All My Love And Prayers For Nellie. All, All All Angelic Beautiful Glowing Rainbows........

Affirmed

Really concerned about Nellie. Will have good thoughts and prayers for her and the foal. ####Chief went to his vet yesterday and had hip and back x-rays. He has severe arthitis (age and degeneration). He is on Rimidal now and seemed better last night but today seems listless and depressed. When I showed Labrador Retrievers many years ago I had a male on rimidal but it didnt seem to affect him much (except to make him pain free). He is 90 pounds and is now on a special diet dog food. (2 vanilla wafers a day). His bill was 280.00 but hay it went on the old discover card. He is worth every penny. He will be 13 his next birthday. He woke me up 4 times in the night to go out to the bathroom. He is getting around a little better today but as I said seems very listless. Can someone with experience on these pills help me out as why he is behaving this way?

Where is Jonna and Lynne?
Sandra I don't know, but sure someone will help you out!

Please, famblee...CANDLES FOR SWEET NELLIE

Hay, FOB's!

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Am praying for Nellie...and Georgia/Belle.

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Need some advice. Was at the ranch today to meet a mare who was GIVEN AWAY by her former owner. The mare is 20 years old, beautiful chestnut Arabian named Casey - and is in foal. Willow and I talked to the woman and not only does she support puppy mills, she hates cats...

and has a few other mares that she wants to give away that are in foal.

I say its very likely that she is a backyard breeder who is in over her head. She wants no part of ABR, does not want to work with rescues. She refused to give me her name and address and refused to have me connect her with any local rescues. All I know is she lives somewhere in the York, PA area, works for Harley. I feel she doesn't want any animal welfare people knocking on her door - if I'm wrong about her, I'll apologize publicly.

And I nearly went for her throat when she was telling me that the anti-puppy mill legislation takes away a person's right to breed animals. I told her the need for the legislation shows how irresponsible over-breeding is.

I'll figure out a way to find out where she lives and post it here or on a DB thread. I don't know how much I can do, but her attitude angered me because people like her are everywhere. She wouldn't even consider turning her horses over to any rescues - and that scares me.

I have to calm down.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

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Lyn G.
LOL Don't get me started, you know how I feel!

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LYN - bless you for anything you can offer for Nellie!

At least this woman turned the pregnant mare over to the ranch rather than taken her to New Holland ~ will she take the others she wants to "get rid of" there too...and then the ranch can deal with a rescue?

### Lyn--It's hard to imagine there are people in the world as misguided as the person you met. How in the world can they be opposed to a RESCUE that would provide wonderful, life-long care for their animals? I will never understand the evil in this world. Hugs to you--

Love the article Alex

STRATEGY FOR FRIDAY MARCH 21

Back by popular demand.....FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY. This is the day that you can go back over your lists and make that extra call to those that you feel are getting close.

Since we are targeting Reps (see below), we specifically need help gathering the names of those Reps who you feel are close to cosponsoring HR503. Once we have this information, we can target this list and possibly see a quicker conversion for support. Please email all info on this directly to us through the DB on ABR.

Right now we have a tremendous amount of momentum. We must keep that going and not let up. For the present time, we will be targeting Representatives. The magic number of co-sponsors that we need is 218. We currently have 195. This is very achievable based on feedback from last weeks event. Also, please call those you met with last week and say thank you. Ask if there is any follow up information they need.

Please mention Americans Against Horse Slaughter and remind them that we are a non funded, grassroots group of people from across the country brought together for the sole purpose of passing this legislation. It is important that they know we have NO OTHER agenda.

Remember, "WE ARE BARBARO'S VOICE"...let it be heard!!

Thanks again for all that you do and have a Happy Easter!!

Shelley and Debra

Hay, everybody!

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I am just as baffled by her attitude as anybody on the board. I don't think Willow can afford to take more horses right now. I have to figure out a way to find out where this woman lives. But it was clear I was making her very uncomfortable (an offshoot of an intensifying of the Reiki healing ability - its been going to a place I did not anticipate for the last 2 weeks, but I welcome it. It does, however, give me an almost laser-like ability to go into someone's body. It is very intense)and if it weren't for the fact I was a guest at the ranch, I would have carried this deeper than it went.

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Casey is beautiful - Willow keeps saying Casey has bonded with me, but I'm not seeing it. She's bonding with Willow and the baby responds to Willow's touch - not to mine. I know why THIS little drama is playing out and there is nothing Willow can do that will change what is likely next on my list of things to come down the pike.

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Is this woman evil? I honestly don't know. Misguided, uninformed, not able to see beyond her own limited horizons? Absolutely. Unwilling to examine herself to see HER contributions to this situation? OH YES!!! I could look into her and see the dense energy attached to her. I kept telling her to go into her heart and take responsibility for her actions...oh, she did NOT appreciate that one bit.

I still need to calm down. I'll keep praying for Nellie while I pack for Danbury...

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

Sandra.....I've written an e-mail w/your concerns re: Chief being listless while on Rimadyl...Jonna said sometimes it can 'rip' their tummies, and Vets will suggest giving it with Pepcid...you can buy Equate "Pepcid" at W/Mart...right next to the 'real deal'....try that...and as soon as I get a reply from the pharmaceutical company, I'll post it here for you...I hope he will begin to feel better soon...Jonna said her dogs have ALWAYS done better on Metacam....it is flavored and it's liquid, dosage determined by dog's weight.

I know already, from Jonna, you can get these meds cheaper by HALF off the internet...at www.entirelypets.com so go check their prices, too. Jonna gets meds from them all the time...said half-price incuding delivery the very next day!! :)

So, tell *CHIEF* to hang in there, and his Famblee is 'on it' and WE LOVE HIM....and BTW, Sandra, MAYBE *CHIEF* is a little depressed at only being ALLOWED *TWO*...*TWO* NILLA WAFERS PER DAYYYYYYYYYY?????????? Pooooooooooor *CHIEF*!!!

Jonna says it is 'cruel and inhumane' to limit that dog to only TWO NILLA WAFERS!!! :) xoxoxo

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Haven't had time to read all the posts. I DID get my calls in.

Has anybody heard about Jackie's Big Man???

Crosspost from Stephanie

Thank you ever so much to everyone who has donated, sent prayers and most of all the moral support!!

There has been no word yet. Yes, I am terrified. She is at the very best facility and is receiving the ultimate in care. Dr. Leslie Shur is a very compassionate woman and an outstanding veterinarian.

Please know that we at MHR truly appreciate everything. This has been a very agonizing day for all of us, but please keep the prayers coming, I even asked Granny Irma today, if she had any pull with the man upstairs, to please bring Nellie and her unborn baby through all of this.

THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!

Stephanie

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Sandra-my dog had problems walking in December and I tried Rimadyl but he didn't respond. Not all dogs do. It is like human medicines, different reactions to drugs among different individuals.
There is a website that outlines adverse reactions to this drug and to call your vet to consult on how to handle the situation if you feel it applies to him. There are other pain relievers they can try. So please do some internet searching to see if the information can help you...
"January 2008 -- Rimadyl's Side Effects"
http://www.srdogs.com/Pages/rimadylfr.html

This is awful. Hard to believe for Nellie, who has given so much of herself.

God Bless Nellie. Please.

We're all here to see MHR through this.

Hay, FOB's!

Will keep the laptop on until I finish a group medtation around 11:20 tonight. I've put my prayers for Nellie on my altar for tonight.

Prayers for all furbabies in need...prayers that the woman in York, PA sees the light, steps outside of her pride and fear and comes here for help.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

Should we write and ask for help? After all, if it weren't for those like Nellie, Apple, and Jerri, 'they' wouldn't be here.

http://www.premarin.com/contact.aspx

?? Should we?

Prayers going out to Nellie....I'll check back later tonight...crossing fingers.... Tamme

FRom the DB

We are all coming together at 9pm EST (8pm Cental, 6pm Nev Time) to offer up a combination of/and strength in prayers and good thoughts and vibes for Nellie who is in emergency surgery and in foal..

Please join us for 5 minutes of Prayers, good wishes, support and love to Nellie and her unborn foal.

Thank you!!!!

PRAYER VIGIL SITE FOR NELLIE & FOAL

i'm here

I'm here also.

Hiya, FsOB! I am sending healing thoughts to Nellie at 9:29 PM EDST. Thinking of Belle & Georgia as well. Peace to all citizens of The Barbaro Nation, RMH

#### To Cathy P: Congrats on your new work environment. I hope that it is to your liking.
To Sandra: Nikita is on Rimadyl, too. I give her something to each before she gets her half tablet. It's definitely not to be given on an empty stomach. Kita's also been a bit draggy for the past two weeks, but she may be missing Brent some, who isn't in the home office all day anymore. I think that she is ready for Spring. ####

I'm here.

Janice

A forever FOB

Praying waiting, waiting and Praying!
God please save this sweet girl, let her know she is loved. And a new life is ahead of her, and her babie!

Latest update on Belle and Georgia. Home maybe tomorrow! Please pray for Tracey's friend.

i am sorry that i am just now posting...di and linda i sent you pics to post...today was a very bad day for me personally on the fact that a good friend and also helped me train 2 of my clydes over the years has been diagnosed with cancer of the spine..she had breast cancer and had treatment and a double mastectomy had 6 mths radiation and now it has spread...that was the news that i woke up to this morning..she was so brave and strong on the phone when she was telling me...please pray for her...she was on marestare last year and has been unable to tune in this year due to her sight...anyways she and her family are really needing prayers...i went over to see george and belle..george is an absolute monster she is almost 12 hands..and has put on about 50 pds..she is driving poor belle up the freakin wall...she has some soreness where the catheter was and her umbilical is a bit swollen and other than that she is doing great..they will run some blood work tomorrow on her ..belle is still not really producing much milk so they will be giving her more medicine for that...they are decreasing her bute and she like every girl in this world is loving her new shoes...she is much more active than before and seems to be in a much better mood ..that ouchy grouchiness is gone...georgia had a halter lesson today and went beserk she is gonna be tough to deal with i can see it already...she tried everything to get that halter off..but finally in the end she lost the battle..and then we worked on my space her space..another lesson that ended with me being victorious...anyways i spoke with the doctors and she said she would not promise me but maybe tomorrow evening they might be able to come home...she said maybe..not definite but will see....that would make me so happy...i am so tired of not seeing them in the barn...and i miss them ...i just want them back here so i can be with them whenever i choose...it is hard to believe they have been gone a week tomorrow....i am sorry you guys have missed the first week of her life..and hopefully she won't grow up to fast..well i am gonna go i wanna try to get a good nites sleep and shut the world out ...i will update as soon as i know whats going on at the hospital..

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I am so worried about Nellie. These people who abuse animals make me spittin mad. Saw her pictures and she is so pretty. She deserved better in life as they all do. ####Chief says thanks to all of you that are concerned about his reduction of nilla wafers. Hay, Lynne and yole I want you to know I think my vet is a saddist. I dont feel very good and we will talk to my doctor in the morning. I never have liked her much anyway since she said I am overweight. Hay, last oct. I weighed 86 and now I only weigh 90. What does the woma expect?

I am here I am here I am here...

dear god please look upon your servant Nellie, and let her live. Please let her know warm hands and cool baths. Let her feel new leaves and grass on her muzzle in the spring. Let her know curry combs and brushes and let someone wipe her face with a cool cloth just as Tracey did for Belle when she was in labor.

Let her know her foal, and let her have that foal stay at her side. Let her watch over the babe as it sleeps. Let her understand no one will take it, screaming, from her side. And God, when she so chooses, let her stretch out in the sand, and sleep as she could not before.

Dear God, let your angels whisper these thoughts, these songs of sweet new sage, or winds in the summer, or hawks high over head, of rolling in the sand, of days and days of dozing with Apple in the sun. Let these songs and whispers pull her through this night.

Please let her be, dear God. Please just let her be.

Hello all,
just writing to say that the Big Hairy Man's surgery was successful- yesterday was very scary for me!!! But he is recovering at home now, very drugged and confused but very happy!!! So sorry that I did not update on him earlier but it was a nerve-wracking 24 hours... Thank you so much for those who pray for him and send him good energy, he is looking much improved from a few days ago!

HAPPY DANCE FOR THE BIG HAIRY MAN!!! Nice to hear some good news...

I couldn't have said it better Jonna.
Amen and Amen.

So So So Beautiful Prayer Angel Jonnagrey. Sending All. All All My Love And Prayers For Nellie. All, All, All My Love And Prayers For Belle And Georgia. All, All All Angelic Beautiful Glowing Rainbows.......

Affirmed

Jonna, eloquent as always.

Jackie...thanks for the good news.

Waiting,,,tap, tap, tap. (Actually more like eat eat eat. Sigh)

jonna - Thank you so much for your beautiful prayer ... which, indeed, says it all !
I am so touched by your words ....
and your thoughts -
Nellie - I can only add to jonna's prayer -
that I am indeed hopeful that it is not your time to leave our presence - that you have had only a smapling in recent days of the love that so many have for you and your baby -

and there is so much more to come ....

Sherry

Waving BIG HAIRY MAN Arms above my head dancing all over the place.

Nellie I'm not done dancing,saving many for you. God please bless and care for her and her foal.

Praying for Nellie and her precious foal, may they both come thru in good health. Elizabeth made it thru her colic scare and is home now, we are so thankful and hope the same for Nellie.

Good news about Big Man, sure you are relieved.

We are fighting a new bill in Florida, BSL, breed selective law which will allow all counties and towns to ban many breeds (and mixes) of dogs including pitbulls, german shepherds, rotties, dobies, etc. I and many others will join the mass exodus already going on in our state if this happens. They should spend as much time going after the dog fighting rings in our state as they do this nonsense. We will be fighting them all the way. Please look at my post on the DB regarding Big Red Dog, a precious pitbull who was torn away from his family due to this law already in place in Dade County, he desperately needs a family.

JACKIE TUNDRA!!!! I just 'tellya' girl...you are 'THIS' close to bein' 'grounded'!!!! :) But I'm so relieved to hear that Big Man is O.K....albeit a little confused....well, I can't say I blame him ONE bit!!!

THANK YOU for posting....I hope you BOTH sleep very well tonight.....:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Sent some funds snail mail for Nellie....praying that the Lord keeps her safe this night!!! Lord God please spare Nellie and her unborn foal. Guide the surgeons and the staff....

Where oh where is MaryS??? We NEED a prayer of protection RIGHT NOW !!!!!

I wish I could remember it????
My mind has gone blank!!! I am stunned that Nellie is undergoing surgery!!! I expected to come home and find she was healed!!!

That was a lovely prayer Jonna....
I am trying to focus here but it is very hard!!!

Have to go cry for awhile!! Can't talk anymore!!

I love you ALL..KEEP PRAYING for our girl!!!!

Everyone, thanks for your prayers for Nellie!

She was being prepped for surgery around 5:00 p.m. EDT, that does't mean she went to surgery just then,

Recent knowledge, surgery could take 7 hours... I read it could be longer.... long night!

Ro & Brady

Over on the DB, per Cathy P., a post from Steph is coming soon.

NELLIE UPDATE IMPORTANT

21105.147 in reply to 21105.141

UPDATE 8:13pm PST, Just off phone w/ Dr. Shur

Nellie and her foal made it through the surgery. She is in critical condition. She has been in recovery for 1 hour, and has not stood up yet. She needs to get up. She is wide awake.

The amount of sand that they removed from her in unbelievable, Dr. Shur states this has been years of accumalation. She is not out of the woods by a long shot, she has to stand, respond to antibiotics etc. We must continue our prayers, the cards are still stacked against her.

If all goes well through the night I will be going to visit her tomorrow. Please pray!!!!

Stephanie

rO & bRADY

The Rosary will be said again tonight for Nellie.

Dear Lord, be at her side all night tonight.

In the words of the most wonderful Lynne Brown...YIPPEE SKIPPY! I am so glad they have made it this far. Hold them close tonight everyone....

Hay, FOB's

Am going to get some sleep since I'm going out of town tomorrow - but just read the update on Nellie and the baby...I know they aren't out of the woods yet, but making it thru surgery is wonderful.

Stand, Nellie, please stand.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

Almost midnight here.
Wind still come from the west
carrying the smell of
the deserts, the rivers, the mountains.
Elk, bear, badger, most raptors sleeping
but the owl: ever watchful for
mouse and voles dancing in the first big

Almost a full moon.
Of course.

I cherish horse lips;
huge and so soft and mobile.
nibbling but caressing
nipping, they allow a sigh,
a nicker, a call.
They claim pockets and
Things in Pockets.
They need kissing between their nostrils.
Dipping in clear, clean water.

tails switching in the
high afternoons,
sand and mud baths.

Nellie must have all these and more.
She will invent her life
with Apple and her foal. and they
are destined to live long
lives beneath Nevada moons.

Please God, hear our prayers
to lift this mystical survivor
to her feet. Keep her with us.
We all need each other in this
confusing world.

Dogs yip and cry out in sleep.
Cheek to jowl,
tails lifting and slapping their
blankets.
So I am called back to them.
I leave you all with such reluctance.
My sisters. My brothers.

The day we became one approaches again.
May beautiful Nellie and her little moon
be with us still,
to bring us joy. To make us laugh.
To promise that life goes on. Regardless.

Courage: j

THANK YOU Lord !!! THANK YOU THANK YOU !! PLEASE continue to protect Nellie and her foal!! May Nellie be lifted by the power of our love this night!!!
Amen Amen Amen Amen

Continuing to pray throughout this night for Nellies healing and safety....

God bless ALL...KEEP PRAYING!!!

Prayer of Protection for Nellie

The light of God surrounds her
The love of God enfolds her
The power of God protects her
The presence of God watches over her
Where ever Nellie is God is !!

MaryS taught me this to help Hans and it did!!!
Everyone try reciting it!!!

Goodnight ALL...I will pray for Nellie until I fall asleep and if I awaken during the night!!!

Thanks guys for showing so much support for the Big Man :) So sorry I did not tell everyone the good news sooner, I just crashed into bed last night (!!) then took off running this morning- now it's time to crash back into bed for some Zs. Big Man sleeps so deep that it's hard to wake him up, poking, tapping, etc. doesn't work so you have to pick him off the floor and stand him up- sedatives and pain meds must be reeeeally strong! Poor Man had a baaaad weekend and a stinky week up 'till yesterday morning/afternoon- to think this time last week he looked 100%!!! Life comes at you fast...

Candles for Big Man's continued recovery:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=big%20M

So sorry to hear about Nellie's troubles- sand colic, ick! I hope she feels much better without that stuff in her gut! Prayers for Nellie and Baby!

Dear frens,

I can't speak right now...

"I just received a call from Dr. Shur...our Nellie has been worked on for the last three hours and she has suffered permanent paralysis of her rear end , there was no hope for her recovery. Despite even being placed in a sling, she had no use of her rear end whatsoever.

The vets and all of us have done everything humanly possible for her. I am so sorry everyone, we did our best.

Stephanie"

Rest in peace, beloved NELLIE & FOAL, and may light perpetual shine upon you. You are both loved so very much, and you carry that love with you into eternity.

I thank God above that after the torment of a PMU torture chamber, you were blessed to spend almost two months with people who loved you so very much.

Forever young, free, and whole...

Stephanie -
I am soooooooo heartbroken to read your post. I thought I'd check one more time before heading to bed. Nellie was so aware of your love - and that is something to be grateful for - she knew safety - and love - and all about treats - and kindness ..... major hugs to you, Stephanie for your heart ..... huge heart - and abundance of kindness and the love you share with your furry frenz. It was not to be - Barbaro welcomes Nellie and her baby - and we sadly say good-bye for now.
Stephanie - I am so, so sorry for this enormous loss.

Sherry

Peaceful eternal rest for sweet Nellie and her baby. Oh, that we could have saved you!

Run free with Barbaro and all beloved horses who have gone over the bridge before you...we will see you again one day...you are loved!

For Stephanie...

RESCUE RAINBOW BRIDGE

Unlike most days at RainBow Bridge, this day dawned cold and gray, damp as a swamp and as dismal as could be imagined. All the recent arrivals were confused and concerned. They had no idea what to think for they had never experienced a day like this before. But the animals who had spent some time waiting for their beloved people knew exactly what was happening and began to gather at the pathway leading to the Bridge to watch. They knew this was something special.
It wasn't too long before an elderly animal came into view, head hung heavy and low with tail dragging along the ground. The other animals on the pathway...the ones who had been at RainBow Bridge for a while...knew the story of this sad creature immediately. They had seen it happen far too many times.

Although it was obvious the animal's heart was leaden and he was totally overcome with emotional pain and hurt, there was no sign of injury or any illness. Unlike the pets waiting at the Bridge, this dog had not been restored to his prime. He was full of neither health nor vigor. He approached slowly and painfully, watching all the pets who were by now watching him. He knew he was out of place here. This was no resting place for him. He felt instinctively that the sooner he could cross over, the happier he would be. But alas, as he came closer to the Bridge, his way was barred by the appearance of an Angel who spoke softly to the old dog and apologized sorrowfully, telling him that he would not be able to pass. Only those animals who were with their special people could pass over the RainBow Bridge. And he had no special beloved people...not here at the Bridge nor on Earth below.

With no place else to turn, the poor elderly dog looked toward the fields before the Bridge. There, in a separate area nearby, he spotted a group of other sad-eyed animals like himself...elderly and infirm. Unlike the pets waiting for their special people, these animals weren't playing, but simply lying on the green grass, forlornly and miserably staring out at the pathway leading to the Bridge. The recent arrival knew he had no choice but to join them. And so, he took his place among them, just watching the pathway and waiting.

One of the newest arrivals at the Bridge, who was waiting for his special people, could not understand what he had just witnessed and asked one of the pets who had been there for some time to explain it to him.

"That poor dog was a rescue, sent to the pound when his owner grew tired of him. They way you see him now, with graying fur and sad, cloudy eyes, was exactly the way he was when he was put into the kennels. He never, ever made it out and passed on only with the love and comfort that the kennel workers could give him as he left his miserable and unloved existence on Earth for good. Because he had no family or special person to give his love, he has nobody to escort him across the Bridge."

The first animal thought about this for a minute and then asked, "So what will happen now?"

As he was about to receive his answer, the clouds suddenly parted and the all-invasive gloom lifted. Coming toward the Bridge could be seen a single figure...a person who, on Earth, had seemed quite ordinary...a person who, just like the elderly dog, had just left Earth forever. This figure turned toward a group of the sad animals and extended outstretched palms. The sweetest sounds they had ever heard echoed gently above them and all were bathed in a pure and golden light. Instantly, each was young and healthy again, just as they had been in the prime of life.

From within the gathering of pets waiting for their special people, a group of animals emerged and moved toward the pathway. As they came close to the passing figure, each bowed low and each received a tender pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Their eyes grew even brighter as the figure softly murmured each name. Then, the newly-restored pets fell into line behind the figure and quietly followed this person to the Bridge, where they all crossed together.

The recent arrival who had been watching, was amazed. "What happened?"

"That was a rescuer," came the answer. "That person spent a lifetime trying to help pets of all kinds. The ones you saw bowing in respect were those who found new homes because of such unselfish work. They will cross when their families arrive. Those you saw restored were ones who never found homes. When a rescuer arrives, they are permitted to perform one, final act of rescue. They are allowed to escort those poor pets that couldn't place on Earth across the Rainbow Bridge. You see, all animals are special to them...just as they are special to all animals."

"I think I like rescuers," said the recent arrival.

"So does God," was the reply.

--Author Unknown--