If I am 1st, that means it is time for bed.

Have a great day, gang.

Make some calls today.

Rob

Good morning Barbaro, Alex and all F.O.B.'s. That must have been so cool to see all the stars of Lane's End! Travel safely, Alex! They will all be happy to see you at Fair Hill when you arrive! :)

FOBs:

keep a thought for us: nightmare time: car still at shop, will pick up later this morning, but at 5 am we had some (no definite symptoms for stroke OR seizure)SOME neuro-i-have-no-idea kind of event with the totally fierce and feisty greyhound, Loretta. Have her isolated in the big crate right next to where I sleep, and she's resting comfortably. no agitation, for instance...and she passed the Ever Faithful CAN THEY EAT A DOG BISCUIT? test....

I may have a stroke first. Went through a ton of internet stuff...nothing fits. SO I guess we will just try to go back to sleep (as if) and get up at usual time--8 am--barring any other freaky things/

Will get on phone to Vet as soon as they open--I could wake up the on-call, but why. she's practically normal now. Except for the totally foreign look in her eyes: WHAT IN THE HELL IS GOING ON.

Gotta go check out the panting: Lord be with us: jonna

JONNA, I'M SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR BAD NIGHT. MY MOM'S CAT DOES GET SEIZURES AND SHE KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT THEM IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS --U KNOW MY EMAIL ADDY. THE SEIZURES DON'T LAST VERY LONGAT ALL, BUT I'M SURE YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THEM. I'LL SAY PRAYERS FOR HER!!

SPEAKING OF PRAYERS, PLEASE EVERYONE SEND LOTS & LOTS OF PRAYERS TO LEGACY -- FOR TRACEY, BELLE AND ESPECIALLY GEORGIA RIGHT NOW!!

LOVE,
CHERYL
:>)

JONNA, I'M SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR BAD NIGHT. MY MOM'S CAT DOES GET SEIZURES AND SHE KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT THEM IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS --U KNOW MY EMAIL ADDY. THE SEIZURES DON'T LAST VERY LONG AT ALL, BUT I'M SURE YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THEM. I'LL SAY PRAYERS FOR HER!!

SPEAKING OF PRAYERS, PLEASE EVERYONE SEND LOTS & LOTS OF PRAYERS TO LEGACY -- FOR TRACEY, BELLE AND ESPECIALLY GEORGIA RIGHT NOW!!

LOVE,
CHERYL
:>)

Good Morning to all!

And many prayers on the way for you, JONNA, and for dear feisty LORETTA, and for your car, too!! May the sun shine on your day and all be well!

Prayers on the way to LEGACY as well! CHERYL G., joining you in transmitting positive healing energies . . . .

ALEX - continued safe travel prayers go with you!! Fair Hill will once again be so happy to see you!!
I take it another visit will definitely be in store for PUNCH and JUDY, too! :)
Your visit to Lane's End had to be soooo awesome! I bet you could sense all that flowing energy!

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

Prayers, comfort, hugs, love, peace, and healing energies to all in need . . . .

with love,
Lou Ann

Alex, go see the Red Sox vs Toronto april 4th while in Toronto. Love to Barbaro Thanks Alex

Hiya, FsOB! Running late on this TGIF sort of day. Here's to a productive day and a superb weekend for all citizens of The Barbaro Nation. RMH

#### To all FsOB: If you would like to send an e-card to Erin Brennan, please go to www.nemours.org and follow the steps to send an e-card. It's easy and the selection is awesome. She could use some good cheer, she is in Rm. 3204 according to her MoMo's posting on caringbridge. ####

Alex, thanks for the artical about opposing slaughter, it was a good read.

I know we usually get Friday's off, but please make you call, they need to hear from us everyday.

Have a great day.

YOU MAY LEAVE A MESSAGE HERE to express your sympathy to the family of S Sgt William R. Neil, Jr. (brother-in-law of our FOB Mike C)...Billy gave his life for his country in Afghanistan.

OOPS - only half awake here in CT...I suggest when you leave a condolence message that you put "Fans of Barbaro" after your name ~ many of us only know each other by first names!

Got a Vet appointment with my favorite Vet in the practice for 3:20 this afternoon. Loretta: I have no freaking idea what happened. I watched her for 2 hours, of course, no make that 3 hours...

If she remain stable, we'll see Dr. C this afternoon and if not, they'll take her on an emergency basis.
I am a total wreak of course...

SO: in a holding mode.

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Kathy:
Wonder what MY blood pressure is this morning. Oy.
Hope Joy is well and you are coping. That little muffin is just not ready to come out.

Thank you for the good thoughts, Cheryl, Lou Ann.

Good Friday morning FOBs - TGIF,

Oh my - so many FOB worries and so much sorrow. Thank you all who put links to important places so that we can sign petitions, guestbooks, say prayers, leave comments, make phone calls, etc.

My prayers for all in need.

FOBs are the greatest!!!

Janice
A forever FOB

Just as freedom isn't free, neither is "Free for All Friday!" Please use this time to catch up on calls you may have omitted from this week's lists, or to re-call someone you feel needs extra attention...we MUST win this battle for the lives of our beloved horses!

Nancy

Hi, FOB's!

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Have signed the condolence book for Sgt. Neil...

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Jonna, prayers are with you. I've been with a dog who had seizures and it tears one up to see it happening.

Prayers to all who are sick, sad, lonely or in need of comfort.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

### Jonna...good luck with Loretta. Keep us posted.
No baby yet. We have obtained the vet's cell phone number. Joy is dripping milk.

### CJ...do you feel better today?

Happy Friday everyone! Safe travels Alex.

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Prayers to all of our FOBS...in our hearts always.

Good Morning Barbaro

Beautiful night, beautiful day....but it should not be no other way, a beautiful bay, called Barbaro whom we love and miss very much.

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL...CALL ANYONE AND EVERYBODY....THIS NIGHTMARE AND ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND BRUTAL SLAUGHTER JUST HAS TO STOP.

Please also remember our rescues, our Fallen Angels, the ones suffering human or animal, our wildlife, and our loving family living in the House that Barbaro Built.

Have a nice day.

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Good Morning Alex.
Good Morning Tim and Fair Hill.
Our Fallen Angels...we are here...

###Jonna, I must say you never have a dull moment. I hope everything is ok with Loretta today, the poor soul, she must be scared too.

Take deep breaths and try to relax to keep that ole BP down.

Alex, drive carefully and enjoy your stay at Fair Hill. Way cool that you walked among the champions.

Have a good day everyone.

Judy

Loretta ate her breakfast, went out to pee again, came in, licked out dishes which were not yet collected, and now, she's where she always maintains after bfast and during email/internet/puter stuff...

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Padme:
I was sending her Reike for two hours this morning, she just kept taking it. SO we will take all the prayer and concern for her and thank all of you.
My hands are heating up just thinking of her now.

Even tho it's Fabulous Friday, we should still make some calls. Just go back through the lists from this past week and see who rings your bells.

You know, that video taken at Dallas Crown last year--those horses standing in pain, confusion little or no food and water, jammed together--that video, and knowing that they were slaughtered at the end of all the legal wrangling makes me just about crazier than the "graphic" videos.

It is truly terrible. Barb AZ posted it yesterday I believe. If that doesn't move you to call, then nothing will, IMHO>

Barbaro you live in my Heart.

Good morning wonderful creatures at MHR.

Jonna thinking of you and Loretta.

I signed the condolence book of Sgt. Neil

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!

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

Ro & Brady

##### Great article. Thanks Alex. I'll add it to my arsenal.

####Safe travels Alex. I know it is will be nice to be home for a few days. Sounds like you days in KY were enjoyable.

I look forward to reports from Canada.

Good Morning FOB's,
It's soggy here in CT., I have to go to a funeral for an infant today. I'm not looking forward to it at all. Friends of mine lost their baby.I'm am just dredding this. I will be leaving at noon.
I am also working the Connecticut Horse Symposium at UCONN this weekend, that should be interesting and fun.

Good Morning Barbaro,
I miss and love you.

Little Georgia, sending you prayers and healings that you get better fast. Tracy thoughts and prayers for you.

jonna,
Hang in there fren, sounds like its not an easy day for you.Prayers going out to you and Loretta.

GOOD MORNING ALL ,
LOVE YOU & MISS YOU BARBARO.. & KEEP WATCH OVER US , BARBARO..
HAVE A SAFE WEEKEND
& ALWAYS REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR FALLEN ANGELS, & THOSE IN NEED, BOTH HUMAN N & ANIMAL
DIANE

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RENEE - my condolences to your friends...such a tragedy! When my son was a toddler, our friends lost their child to leukemia (which was much less treatable 30+ years ago), and I remember feeling such guilt at having a healthy child...

COMMENT QUEEN, COMMENT QUEEN
WHERE ART THOU COMMENT QUEEN BARBARA ~~~~~

I AM NOT RECEIVING ANSWERS (STILL)TO MY EMAILS~~
I KNOW I AM ANNOYING BUT I CAN'T BE THAT ANNOYING
WHY ARE YOU NOT RESPONDING?

PLEASE JOIN YOUR STATE GROUP TODAY~~ WE NEED YOUR VOICES IN THE FIGHT FOR THE HORSES.
EVERY SINGLE VOICE /EMAIL/FAX DOES COUNT !!!!!

Joe at TB Friends

Northern California chat rooms stay busy, raising money for horses in trouble. Later today a hungry gelding comes to us from Lodi. A student at Sacramento State made all the arrangements. And then on the phone she says Joe, we have never met, but if you do me this one big favor I will be forever humbled.

First time I have ever heard that phrase. Forever humbled. The student asks if the hungry gelding could live with Cathy and I, just for a little while, and could we also arrange shipping? Well okay then. The gelding comes to us today, and already he is named Beaner.

I would keep a list of horses in deep trouble, and at least twice a week I would ask (or beg) readers of tbfriends if they had space for one more. Please, oh pretty please. But the list continued to grow, and now it is ridiculous. How to even choose which horse to help, when there are hundreds, is taxing beyond belief. There are owners who threaten to shoot their horses. Or call the vet to put them down. Other horses stand in horrible fields with very little food. They are everywhere. And we are not talking about old, skinny bags of bones. Many are nice well bred young horses who fell into the wrong hands.

And this does not even count all the feed lot horses. All the auction horses. All the healthy horses that are coming from event barns.

Horses killers Wade Giles and Manny Phelps tell me they have never seen it like this. Both are turning down skinny horses, because they make more money with fat horses, and there is only so much room on the slaughter bound trailers. Manny Phelps likes to joke that maybe Paris Hilton will like him now, because he has more money than she does.

more to come

Gee this is not good news!

May the sun bring you new energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, may the rain wash away your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being.

Apache Blessing

Thank you Nancy. You have a beautiful heart!

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Renee how sad, prayers for you and the babie's family

Jonna your in my thoughts and prayers along with Loretta.

###Renee, your task today is so very hard. Prayers that you have extra strength today and your weekend with the horses will heal the ache.

Judy

Thanks to your letters, emails and calls, the bill that would make torture of a horse a felony in Hawaii passed the Judiciary Committee! But it’s not over yet. The bill now goes to the full House of Representatives for a vote.

Please help by writing or calling Hawaii representatives and urge them to vote yes on S.B. 2895! Click on this link for contact information and more on this bill that is so important for the horses!
http://www.animallawcoalition.com/animal-cruelty/article/435

Please pass this email on to everyone you know!

###I too signed the condolence book for S/Sgt. Neil. We cannot have a secure peace without a strong military, but oh, the price.

###Jonna, sometimes after an animal has "an episode," they are just as "embarrassed" about it and confused as anything else, which may explain her odd behavior immediately afterward. Fingers crossed Loretta is all right and she has something minor that just requires "tincture of time."

###Alex, my horse's sire, Eastern Echo, stood at Lane's End in the late 1990s. He then went to the Shamrock Stallion station where he died a few years ago--heart attack. Some day I would like to take a tour of all the big stallion farms and "stallion stations"--another friend works at a foaling barn for TB and SB mares.

###Tomorrow I am helping at a work day at Under the Angel's Wings rescue, which is just a few miles from my house. UAWR and its manager/owner have been mentioned often in the DB.

Those of us who show up "will work for food...and drink" (:o) and I'm bringing gloves, baling wire (yes, WIRE!), rake, hoe, shovel and my hammer, if I can find it. Rescues need more than food and money sometimes. Just the maintenance on fences and poop scooping is helpful.

I learned that from reading TBFriends ;o)

###Prayers to those in need and safe racing to all involved in that endeavor.

###And once again, thank you Alex and all for everything you do for us.

Hay, Jonna!!!

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When you send Reiki (can I join in???), try to visualize her brain/nervous system being "rewired". Lord, I wish I was there to show you what I do...

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Renee, please add my prayers to that family who is doing the most heartbreaking thing parents can do - bury the body of their child. Please tell them from me that if they listen to that small inner voice, they will also hear the voice of their baby telling them how grateful they are for having loving parents - even for a short time. Sometimes the babies only stay here for a short time and then go home to God. Its hard to understand why it happens this way...

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Am doing some serious searching for a literary agent. It just popped up on the Internet (if they want cash, they're not legit...) and I'm going with it. Don't know why, but it may be time. Maybe this is my life-changing event (KD may have been right after all - darn him...).

I love all of you.

Healing, Love, PEace
ONS
Padme

Only until Sunday night 9:00 p.m. EDT for you to buy tickets for the March Hay Drive at MHR. Please help Rosie and Baby B come home with lots of hay.

The theme this month is Kid's Version of We Lub Barbaro

First option: You get a Barbaro Beanie, a Copy of Sean Clancy's "Barbaro, the Horse who Captured America's Heart" and a beautiful hand painted pewter Barbaro-Prado pin.

Second Option: Kisses from Baby B and Spirit and a beautiful sterling Silver Angle Horse Pendant by Bud Cravener.

Baby B and Spirit Hay Drive

Ro & Brady

Good Morning Famblee.

As if slaughter isn't bad enough, what really riles me is the story of a customer at a service station, I believe in El Paso, who saw a trailer loaded with horses, and he stated that all of the horses looked like they had been beaten with baseball bats.

God forgives me because He knows it is OK to hate those perps.

Good Morning Famblee

I'M HERE AND I'M CALLING

### jonna....prayers that Loretta is OK. I hate the feeling of helplessness when they can't "tell" you how they feel.

###KathySC....milk dripping...gonna be very soon.

###Renee...an infant....uugghhhh. I'm so sorry.

******Thank you, Alex******

for posting the article!

I promised Daphne I would blue link the petition to save Congo. I don't think the dog deserves to die. Decide for yourself, then please sign the petition if you agree.

Congo's Petition

"God's Love In Rainbows"

From God's Loving Heart
The Most Beautiful Rainbow Barbaro
Angels With Us
So So Special Prayers
Angel Jonna
Loretta
Angel Renee
The Baby
The Family
Barbaro's Famblee Of So So Beautiful Angels Here
In Love
Divinely
Barbaro's Halo Is Glowing So So Beautifully
All The Colors Of The Rainbow
The Circle Of Love
The Highest Channel God
In Hearts
In Roses
Rainbow Roses
The Horse In The Sea
The Sea Of Tranquility
The Rainbow Of Prayer
Angel Mike C. And Family
Congo
Voices Heard
Prayers Answered Divinely
Beautiful Signs
Glowing So So Beautifully
Over The Rainbow
Angels And Love
Glowing.......

8.......Halos.......Two Hearts......Connected In
Love......In Spirit.......

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

Affirmed Prayers........
God's Love.......

Affirmed

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Margie...if that is true about those poor soul horses....I hope who is involved rots in h...
no animal, no horses deserves this....

when is the sleeping giant called Congress going to listen to us....when are they going to pass this bill....WHEN????

Thank you my dear friends for all your support, it means so much to me.

Padme, I will deliver your message, you have me in tears. It is beautiful. We all leave a mark on the people we come in contact with.I'm sure this little angel branded their hearts.

Margie,
What the hell is the matter with him/her. They did nothing? Dear God give me strength. Pick up the phone...helllllllllllllllo police I would like to report abuse. Don't give me this crap "I don't want to get involved" either. Sorry sputtering.grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr>

Please help out feedlot rescue.

They have basically saved the horses, but need transport. It sounds like a lot, but they are down to $1,999.00.

I remember a night on the discussion board when we raised about $12,000 for a Cavel rescue. I guess we can handle this!

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Margie
Thank you for blitzing on behalf of Nellie.

Thanks Margie for Nellie's blitz. She was so special and beautiful.

THE REST OF JOE: AND WORSE NEWS THAN THE PRIOR NEWS FROM JOE. DEBBIE LA & ALL: this makes me want to tear my hair out. I swear.
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Horse killer Wade Giles prefers to be called a horse dealer. He tells me every week there are new people earning money this way. You see all these free horses, or cheap horses, and it is like finding a dollar in the streets. Better than a regular job. If you can put a halter on a horse and load him into a trailer, you can be a horse killer. There is not an application to fill out. No bosses looking over your shoulder.

And now the chilling part. Horse killer Wade Giles tells me there are peope I know, people who I think are okay, who are now selling horses to slaughter plants in Canada and Mexico. They would be embarrassed if friends or family found out. So naturally they keep it a secret.

Who are they? This is driving me crazy.

Mike Baker tells me to walk my own limited road, and then go inside and enjoy the 47 inch big TV. Because the world is what it is. A person grows rich from exploiting animals, so the next person jumps on board.

From horse killer Manny Phelps I bought Whisper, and he comes to us with that name. Apparently Whisper was born in the back yard of a nice family. Mom and daughter were excited to breed their own, and raise the babies. But one day an ad is posted in a newspaper. Free Horses, come an get em. Manny Phelps had to make 2 trips. 15 horses he took from mom and daughter, and all have been sold to slaughter. Except Whisper. He is with us now. 40 cents a pound, plus shipping.

Out of hundreds of horses in trouble, how to choose the ones to help? Beats me. I only know that Whisper has potential. He is sweet and athletic. A combination which visitors look for when they come to adopt.

1 out of 15. A tiny dent. And for all of you in those chat rooms who help horses. For all of our friends who sacrifice their lives for the lives of horses. Mike Baker is right. The world is what it is.

Joe

Oops...

Top left oops: Ranch workers from down the street crashed their farm implement into our brand new fencing. As they turned the corner the hitch came off their trailer, and went right for our fence.

Top right oops: Every filly and mare on our ranch is in heat. Which drives fresh from the race track horses who are pumped up on steroids crazy. A race horse kicked the top rail of our mare motel. Kicked it so hard the rail landed 20 feet away.

Bottom left oops: While I am trying to repair the fence, field horses tear apart bales of hay on the back of the old ranch truck. How fun it is to reload surrounded by dozens of hungry horses.

Bottom right: Whisper arrived yesterday, and after watching farm implements crash into our fencing, and after watching race horses try to mount flirty fillies, and after watching field horses tear apart my old truck, Whisper is looking for the next bus out of town.

PRAYERS FOR BROTHER DEREK
PLEASE BE SAFE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thank you all. Forgive that I am too exhausted to put all the names down. But you know who you are...and I bless you for the healing prayer/thoughts...

;;;;we will be at the vets this afternoon despite the fact that god looks after me and by fiat, i guess, Loretta--and that she is as if nothing tore MY little brain apart at 5am this morning. She's perfectly normal.

Repairs to the van were only $340. And God sent my Fairy Godfather, Roy, from next door with me to pay the bill...thank you God for looking after me. We will attempt a nap now.
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Margie: Yes, I think God catches up with the horse killers, the KBs, the PMU executives, the lovely people who work for Wyeth at a top level and continually turn their heads. Bet they have NEVER been on a PMU farm. And let's not forget the trash in the barns who cannot even be troubled to allow a kind word or a touch to those doomed draft mares.

OK: so I'm running on empty. Love to all: but wait:
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JOY!
MAYBE BABY TODAY!! Hope you are feeling better on all fronts later in the day.
renee: what could be worse: and infant funeral. I used to work for a very expensive german doll company. We also sold exquisite doll clothes. It was company policy to Give baby doll christening clothes to parents who had lost an infant and called to ask if we had any doll clothes that would fit a dead infant...that blew me away. Free. This company did nothing for free. Amazing: a little mustard seed.
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Courage; God please open the hearts and minds of our DULY ELECTED OFFICIALS to the horrors of HS.
God, you who made the exquisite horse to bond with man/women, please help us be strong in our resolve. Please help this happen THIS YEAR>

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Dee: I am blessed by your rainbow...and
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Padme's energy. I will gratefully take anything that can be given for little Loretta. (BTW: she was a AA runner and was only stopped he winning streak in MA by breaking her right hind leg while racing...it happens in the GH INDUSTRY too.)

Holy Crap. This is horrid news from Tracey about Belle...what more can happen to this lovely woman...and to Belle and George for that matter.

We need to send out lots of prayer, and could someone set up a candle site for Belle? Please?
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FROM TRACEY THIS MORNING.
so sorry to report that our belle is not doing so well ..over the last few days we have vets and xrays and opinions...it seems as though our belle is foundering in her left front hoof...we have been trying to exact a protocal to save her and not jeopardize the baby...i have been with the podiatry specialist and attending vet on what we can do to fix the problem..i have let them know that belle is first priority and we have to do whats in her best interest..today we worked on it for 7 hours and hopefully we can stop her from anymore rotation..her sole and frog have begun to prolapse and we are hoping that with the treatment and correction today we can stop the process of further deterioration..please keep us in your prayers and i have seen miracles happen some of which happened here on marestare..so if we all put our minds and energy to a speedy recovery who knows...i just can't lose her...please please pray for us..
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wE NEED TO SEND OUT THAT POWERFUL FOB PRAYER.
i CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING...
WHAT A DAMNED DAY.

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COME ON FOBS....LET US GET THOSE PRAYER LINES GOING....AND ASK GOD FOR A FEW MIRACLES.

could they not use a sling to help Belle....

Nancy in CT,Debbie L.A., Joan Roya, Judy Scott,Padme and cathypotter,
Thank you! I love you all!

Gotta go.

RENEE,

SO SORRY !!!!!!!!!!

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Joan, I am not receiving them! Help!

Try again. I KNOW you have my email addy. Wondering what the problem is!?!

barb_az53@yahoo.com

The Comment Queen

Good Friday Morning, ABR Famblee...

EGADDDDDS!!! So much 'bad' news posted here today....what's UP with all this 'bad' stuff?!

I barely have time to read...just 'skimming' the posts so far...I am SO 'zooming' and late at that:/

Renee: I'm awfully sorry for your frens losing thier infant child!! It is NOT supposed to be that way....NOT children going first! I'm sorry!
(((((((((((renee)))))))))))

Jonna: Loretta...had a seizure?! Murphy had one once...found out it was just due to low blood sugar...*shugar* in *SLEW's* dictionary:) He's never had another one....I will hold good thoughts that Loretta's was just a 'one time occurrance' as well!! Hang in there, Jonna!

Nancy in CT: I'll post a proper sentiment for the Neil Famblee when home again and not so 'scattered' in my brainnnnnnnn....thanks for the blue-lettering:)

Everyone....I'm VERY sorry if I've 'missed' ANY of you in this hurried post...I'll catch up MUCH later today....in fact, it will be evening in the East Wing before I'm able to do so....but I'll keep my WHOLE FAMBLEE in my conscious mind all day lonnnnnnnnng...

Joan Dillon: You 'out' there, Joan? If so, 'HI':)

Have a good one....it IS Friday, at least:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Noon skritches to the BBH, Sir JH, Gorgeous George and the rest of the stellar gang of Heavenly Equines:

NOON REPOST, SHELLEYA, DEBRA, WI/AAHS

STRATEGY FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH

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.

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

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 196. 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 you do!

Shelley and Debra

Posted

Candles for Belle

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FYI-
Our LyndaP has arrived safely in Kentucky and is settling in to her new "home". She doesn't have Internet access right now but will post when she gets a chance!

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Barb....thanks for candles for Belle...we deserved so great news....praying hard for her and everyone....
Jonna you and Loretta
Renee...
ALL OF YOU FOBS....

Jonna - or anyone?
I'm usually pretty good at navigating marestare but I didn't see that update on Belle - can you tell me where you found it? Prayers on their way for all in need, Erin Brennan, Tracey, Belle and Georgia - everyone.

I am hoping and praying that it's an honest mistake about Belle ~ I have "Latest posts from Tracey" saved in my favorites so that I don't have to navigate the Marestare board, and the last post showing is from yesterday when she took nasty poop samples from Georgia to the vet...
"Save her and not jeopardize the baby" sounds like an old post from when Belle was still carrying Georgia ~ I hope, I hope, I hope!!!

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me too, Nancy...I hope....just looked in on them...and they looked so sweet....mom and daughter.

EXTRA FRIDAY 3/28 NAT'L TARGET LIST (HAHS)

Today's extra HAHS List now posted at the DB thread noted near the bottom of this post, and here in this Comment, below.

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 DB thread noted below.

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 (Friday 3/28/08) 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."

Friday 3/28 Extra HAHS List

Prior HS History: Sen. Klobuchar is new to the 110th Congress; the others all co-sponsored S 1915 in the 109th (indicated below).

FLORIDA (2nd part)
Senator Mel Martinez (Co-sponsored S 1915)
Fax: 202-228-5171 Phone: 202-224-3041
356 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0904

SOUTH CAROLINA
Senator James DeMint (Co-sponsored S 1915)
Fax: 202-228-5143 Phone: 202-224-6121
340 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-4002

WASHINGTON
Senator Patty Murray (Co-sponsored S 1915)
Fax: 202-224-0238 Phone: 202-224-2621
173 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-4701

MINNESOTA
Senator Amy Klobuchar (New to 110th Congress)
Fax: 202-228-2186 Phone: 202-224-3244
302 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-2304

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

Please post at this DB thread

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=21394.1

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

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

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

STILL LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

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JOAN ~ Georgia is now alone in her stall and she is NOT amused...pacing, running and bucking! What a little hellion she is...

####### ooops, my fingers did that - meant to say SHONA's Aunt - don't ever get to the old stables where Blackie lived, with the price of gas, so never see Pleasure anymore. My only active relationship with a horse these days is with Shona when I can get out to the old woods. Happy Birthday to Shona yesterday - she turned thirty. Great old Appie mare, belongs to a friend, and I have a part of a shareboard. (pics come up if you click on link under the pic that's up at my homepage, on my bluelinked name below.)

###### PS - feeling "all better" today - thanks for all well-wishes; you all know I must have felt rotten not to go out for music last night!

Guys ...I feel bad. One of my call group folks is setting up a HS booth at the UofA Horse Festival in NW AR...about 3+ hrs from here. I had planned for months to go but am having to be here due to my sister's health situ and family issues. She will have plenty of help but I just wish I could be there to support her. Please send them good thoughts as they push info and try and educate folks. I believe LeAnn is even going to have her rescued BBG there...Trixie. This way folks can look into the eyes of a horse that would have gone to slaughter. I believe this is the first such event where antislaughter info has been distributed here in the state. Here's hoping they have a sucessful weekend....Thanks...Tamme

BARB,

I DON'T KNOW WHY IT IS NOT GOING THROUGH TO YOU I AM RECEIVING YOURS.
I WILL EMAIL YOU FROM HOME- mydinah103191
OK ~~~~~~~~

LYNNE BROWN, YES ! I AM HERE AT LEAST I THINK I AM HERE. JUST HAVING PROBLEMS COMMUNICATING WITH THE MOTHER SHIP OF COMMENT QUEEN BARBARA.

PLEASE JOIN YOUR STATE GROUP TODAY WE NEED YOU,
PLEASE DON'T THINK IT DOESN'T COUNT, IT ALL COUNTS

FOR NH email jmdillon@fhhlc.com

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Barb,

A big thank you from Daphne and Penelope!

IF SOMEONE CAN KEEP ME POSTED ON HOW BROTHER DEREK DOES TODAY I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT.

THANKS
JOAN

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Joan,

There is a thread on the DB saying Brother Derek has been scratched.

Ro & Brady

#### Robyn H... Thank you for your good thoughts about my sister. We are keeping our fingers crossed and saying prayers...

####Jonna...I hope Loretta'a episode is an isolated one time deal. I had a cat years ago that woke me at 3AM with seizure like behavior.
Turned out it was something called "idiopathic vestibular syndrone" who knew? Went away on its own...same way it came. Hope it's something simple like this.

####Renee...today will be such a sad day...thinking of you...

Brother Derek

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Joanne Frank
It is a very complicated forum. Cheryl G knows her way around pretty well..the new thread is something like "Out of the Nursery." Then you have to find Tracey's last post and ask to see all of them...

I usually get in there and bumble along. As far as I know, the farrier is there just outside George and Belle's stall...

God damned laminitis....
I am one worried, sleep-deprived chickie right now, just waiting to take my gh to the Vet myself..

Barb AZ
Thanks for setting up the Belle candle site

GOOD NEWS for a change...Jonna's post at 4:47 pm was posted on Marestare board on SEPTEMBER 15th, so it seems all is reasonably well with Belle and stinky-poop Georgia at this point...

Nancy, is Belle back with Georgia on Marestare? I can't see that from work!

Thanks alot for updating us.

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KATHYB - yes, they are together in their stall and the "litle" one is napping...

Whew! Thanks so much Nancy. I can start breathing again! What a roller coaster!!

ROSEMARIE

THANKS FOR POSTING LINK ABOUT BROTHER DEREK, HIS TRAINER IS WONDERFUL.

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Anyone heard how Apple and Jerri are doing lately?

Checking Belle and little Stinky Poop on Marestare a half hour or so ago, tails were swishing, Stinky Poop was nibbling at the door, probably trying to escape and cause a ruckous somewhere, then she did a head press against one of the beams. I guess she was playing 'Bulldozer Baby'.

Continued prayers for the both of them.

I'm glad you're better, CJ.

Thanks Nancy,
Thank goodness. I know Belle's hoof was acting up when they were at the hospital together after Georgia was born. But they put a corrective shoe on while they were there and she seemed to be getting around pretty well as far as you can tell. That site CAN be confusing because there are so many different places to look for information.
Please may I ask all of you to pray for Erin Brennan and her family. Erin is going through a really hard time in the hospital right now and she only wants Mommy. Which is only natural but Annie has been doing the 24/7 thing for a few days now and can't catch a break. So let's pray for Erin start to feel better.
-Joanne

Joan Roya,

Apple and Jerri are doing well. They can be viewd through the cam at www.miraclehorse.com on the left side click Rosie Cam.

Stephanie adjusted their diet and supplements once it was understood what Nellie was going through.

Ro & Brady

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Robyn: wierd stuff:
Hmmm i posted this morning, here's a report on Belle: Don't ask me to tell how to get to it. that marestare forum gives me a headache...
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Holy Crap. This is horrid news from Tracey about Belle...what more can happen to this lovely woman...and to Belle and George for that matter.

We need to send out lots of prayer, and could someone set up a candle site for Belle? Please?
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FROM TRACEY THIS MORNING.
so sorry to report that our belle is not doing so well ..over the last few days we have vets and xrays and opinions...it seems as though our belle is foundering in her left front hoof...we have been trying to exact a protocal to save her and not jeopardize the baby...i have been with the podiatry specialist and attending vet on what we can do to fix the problem..i have let them know that belle is first priority and we have to do whats in her best interest..today we worked on it for 7 hours and hopefully we can stop her from anymore rotation..her sole and frog have begun to prolapse and we are hoping that with the treatment and correction today we can stop the process of further deterioration..please keep us in your prayers and i have seen miracles happen some of which happened here on marestare..so if we all put our minds and energy to a speedy recovery who knows...i just can't lose her...please please pray for us..
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wE NEED TO SEND OUT THAT POWERFUL FOB PRAYER.
i CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING...
WHAT A DAMNED DAY.

Posted by: jonnagrey at March 28, 2008 4:47 PM

Kathy, I just looked at Belle and George again. Belle was pushing hay around, the baby was doing housework (wall licking). All looks peaceful.

####Alex...what great company you were in this morning...I'm envious. What great stallions...

####Joan D...Brother Derek is a fav of mine too.

Haha
Here is Tracey trying to clean up the stinky poop and Miss Georgia is trying to escape out the door everytime she tries to tidy up - she is such a pistol that Georgia!

Please if you haven't already...join a state group. We really nned to focus and push these bills to the floor for a vote. Let's go get some co-sponsors! If you're in Arkansas email me...

Tstockam@aol.com

Getting ready for a two day show. Bathing four horses, a truck and a horse trailer! Yikes!

Prayers for all who need them today. I will be gone over the weekend, in case you miss me! LOL

Love to all.

Will try to check in this evening if I can.

TOTALLY FORGOT!

Please consider joining a state group. We need you whether your state has a group or not. Several of our state leaders are in charge of other states because nobody has come forward.

NOT ALL STATES ARE COVERED.

So, even if your state's legislators are all cosponsors, we STILL need you.

Email Steph:

sbreaux1@verizon.net

Or, even me:

barb_az53@yahoo.com

We CAN make a difference. Remember that our horses are DYING EVERY SINGLE DAY.

We need you! The horses need you!

### Barb AZ, we will totally miss you. After all, you do EVERYTHING here! Who will link? Who will tell us where to comment! Woe is us!

But have a great time at the show. Pictures are necessary. We are on foal watch. The milk drips, the fingers tap tap tap...

### Margie and Joanne, thanks for the updates. I hope this means things are going well for them both.

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LOL Kathy. I DO everything around here!

Good luck with the foal watch. By the way, if you quit watching, she will have it!

I hope somebody will be able to post Erin's update.

Alex,

I'm jealous you got to see Film Maker's foal. safe travels. Pack your winter clothes for Canada!

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LP. Welcome to your new home.

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LindaVA, thanks for the post on Lynda

TAMME

I LOVE BROTHER DEREK I HOPE HE WILL BE SUCCESSFUL THIS YEAR.

For all the PA people!
Just to let you know, Senator Casey endorsed Senator Obama today.

HAVE A GOOD TRIP COMMENT QUEEN~~~~~~~~~

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Thanks, Joan. I don't get the email glitch.

I really do need to quit yakking and get back to work!

GIVE US A HAND IN INDIANA!!!

EVERYBODY - In doing your free-for-all Friday today (and beyond) - please consider giving us a hand in Indiana with Senator Richard Lugar for some extra calls. His aide on the issue is Aaron Whitesel, and the nice young man who usually answers the phone is Jon - tell him "CJ sent me".

Sen. Richard Lugar
phone (202) 224-4814 fax (202) 228-0360

THANKS!

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Is it not good to see Belle and Georgia, Apple and Jerri, Baby B, Spirit, and Layla and so, many, many more....this is the way it is suppose to be....admire, love, and take care of....I will be glad some day when ALL HORSES CAN FEEL THIS GENUINE LOVE.

Goodnight Barbaro

Watch for you always in the heavens...knowing in our hearts you are painfree, and running like the wind...we love you and miss you.

Goodnight Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL...WHATEVER AND HOWEVER IT TAKES...TO GET CAPITOL HILL TO PAY ATTENTION TO US.

Remember and help our rescues, they have helped us...our Fallen Angels, the ones suffering human or animal, our wildlife, and our loving family.

HSUS...sent me a memo...help save the baby seals...this world...sometimes I wonder??

Have a beautiful evening...be safe, and smell the roses...

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Alex....thank you...please be careful on the road.
Tim and Fair Hill...thank you.

Our most precious Fallen Angels, we are sorry for your abuse, your neglect, and the barbaric horse slayings...we are here, giving our very best.

REPOST

Only until Sunday night 9:00 p.m. EDT for you to buy tickets for the March Hay Drive at MHR. Please help Rosie and Baby B come home with lots of hay.

The theme this month is Kid's Version of We Lub Barbaro

First option: You get a Barbaro Beanie, a Copy of Sean Clancy's "Barbaro, the Horse who Captured America's Heart" and a beautiful hand painted pewter Barbaro-Prado pin.

Second Option: Kisses from Baby B and Spirit and a beautiful sterling Silver Angle Horse Pendant by Bud Cravener.

Baby B and Spirit Hay Drive

Ro & Brady

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MAY ALL BE SAFE TOMORROW....AND GO CURLIN!!!!!

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Alex,

So glad you arrived safely! How does it feel to be back at Fair Hill? Take it easy this evening!

Daphne and Pee

Guys, **Must Watch TV**

****Don't miss tv on this evening- Best Friends DOGTOWN!!!***

It is on the National Geographic Channel at 7:00 (ET) and you will have a chance to meet MR. BONES- the special dog who has been looking for a home for many years. I filled out an application to adopt Mr. Bones but didn't do well on his cat test so I couldn't take the chance with my Pee.

The show is just great and you will fall in love with Best Friends!

Daphne

## Alex, Maryland welcomes you back!##

JONNA ARE U STILL HERE? I PURPOSELLY DIDN'T READ TRACEY'S POST TODAY - I AM IN OVERDRIVE ABOUT CURLIN'S RACE AND NOW I'M REALLY HEARTBROKEN. PLEASE GUY HELP US RALLY BEHIND TRACEY. IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO BELLE, SHE'S MY LOVER- GIRL!! :>(

THANKS ALEX FOR POSTING BARB'S LINK FROM YESTERDAY, I MEANT TO GET IT OUT LAST NIGHT & HAD A MIGRAINE. THERE'S STILL PEOPLE I CAN SEND IT TO WHO DON'T CHECK THIS SITE. IF MY PHONE RINGS ONE MORE TIME, IT'S GOING OUT THE WINDOW, GOTTA RUN!

LOVE ,
CHERYL

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Cheryl

I am here;;;;in a manner of speaking> Belle and George look really good, but what the hell do I know.

What happened with Curlin??? Don't tell me he broke down.

I've been at the Vets --out of the house since 2:45-5:45 or so....then online trying to decipher the MareStare forums...no word from Tracey, as far as I can tell...

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BarbAZ

Thank you for the Belle candle thingie.
I will post--since I can't blue link (drooling now)

Good luck at the show, and may all have a safe ride/drive/everything...we need you, o Great Comment Queen.

As Alex would say, I'm knackered.

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Kathy SC
Thinking of you all tonight. Prayer for a safe--whatever-the-evening-brings....hungs for you and your little tapping fingers...

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KathySC
Uh.....my previous post:
--yeah, I like that: HUNGS?! Of course, I meant HUGSSSSSSSSS.
See? I AM knackered.

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Alex
Enjoy your reunion at Fair Hill. Glad you are "home"
safe and sound, if not exhausted.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/erinbrennan

link to Erin's site: Anne is writing herself tonight, not MoMo, and my heart just aches for them all...

This just HAS to turn a corner for smoother sailing soon for all of them.

For the night shift/West Wing...

YOU MAY LEAVE A MESSAGE HERE to express your sympathy to the family of S Sgt William R. Neil, Jr. (brother-in-law of our FOB Mike C)...Billy gave his life for his country in Afghanistan.

Jonna...LOL...I knew what you meant. The vet said he would come for sure Monday if Joy has not yet sprung the wee one. Oddly, she does not look nearly as uncomfortable as My Oh did with Sophie, and Sophie was right on time.

We need to come up with some boy names...does anyone want to play? Dad is "Noble", mom is "Joy", and they are Arabians. For a filly we are choosing between Noble's Joyous Grace, "Gracie", and Noble's Magnificent Joy, "Maggie". For a colt, we are stuck. Anybody have a suggestion?

Thanks...Kathy

I just read Erin's update- let's keep this special little girl and her wonderful family in our thoughts. They have been through so much.

Daphne and Pee

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Mike C.,
I'm so very sorry to hear your brother-in-law's passing. I promise SSG Neil, and your family, that his sacrifice will never be forgotten. I know you are proud of him. Without heros like SSG Neil, none of us are free. May God rest his soul.

NO Hero left behind or Ever Forgotten!
Lee

Noble's Son and Heir - barn name Sonny/Sunny?

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Kathy
I am thinking, really, I am thinking of a boy name....tap, tap, tap.

Jonna, I met a rescued GH today. Her name is Lucy. I was stuck in parked traffic as they were rescuing a hiker out of the Rio Grande Gorge, which is 650' deep, only accessible for rescue by a chopper. And along comes a group of people with Lucy. I jumped out of my car, told them about you, while Lucy licked my pants and nuzzled up against me. This was my first encounter with a GH. Lucy is also a rescue.

Happy 10 months old birthday to Spirit at MHR.

Barbaro is only at 167 candles..please light at least one.

OY
Yole, shoot me now...I AM SUCH A DOLT. Yes, KATHY! I did pull a post from 2007: I did not realize I had done this when I posted from Tracey this morning. I did not realize that they went thru this damned laminitis LAST YEAR TOO.

Too distracted by Loretta's situation, and totally knackered, I am so sorry to worry peoples...I wish Miss Tracey would post something today.
OK. I'll be quiet now....

Great day of racing tomorrow, will be watching TVG/HRTV before watching the Florida Derby. Praying all horses get home safe. Remembering Barbaro winning the Florida Derby from post 10.

Still here working daily for the horses but have been sidetracked this week due to the introduction of a horrendous bill in Florida which would basically allow the immediate (July 8) banning of certain breeds like pitbulls. It would result in the deaths of thousands of innocent dogs like my precious Nala (we would leave the state before that would happen) and I have been helping dog rescues mobilize people in the state to call. Will know soon if we succeeded in getting it stopped.

Have not had time to read posts, hoping for healing for all in need, humans and animals.

Happy retirement to Something About Laura, earned over a million, special mare.

Please join a state group if you have not already, the horses need you.

Here is Tracey's latest update on Belle & Georgia

well spoke with vet on george's poop issues and she is gonna call and see how the night goes and come possibly draw some blood in the am and see what her hydration levels are and if her proteins are outta wack...she is back on the probiotics and a few other meds ..i am really thinking that belle is contributing factor here..i am wondering if she is in foal heat and it was delayed because of all the other stuff going on with her reproductively...anyways farrier was out today and trimmed belle's back feet.debrided stinky's hoof ,packed and medicated and bandaged...and trimmed my other mare evet...had to give some luvin on georgia and we showed him how she is learning to pick up hoofs when asked and wait for me to put it down..he was impressed with her doing it so willingly...george tried to jump over a fence today but bounced off of it and then attempted again we caught her midstride and then she went to timeout paddock while we thanked god and got our breath back..i just could not believe it..she thinks she can do anything..and needless to say that fence that separates my neighbor from me is coming down this weekend and a new georgeproof one is going up...that is it for now i am tired and still not back to myself yet and tomorrow is a long big day..body clipping...oh what fun ..not..anyways till the a.m have a great nite..

Hiya, FsOB! I hope that Alex's trip to MD has been a safe one, if he was "on the road again" today. An exhausting weeke, here's to a relaxing weekend, please. Last weekend I had a gasto-intestinal "bug". Argh!

#### To Renee: My condolences to your friends who've experienced the loss of their baby.
To Jonna: I hope that Loretta had no additional seizures today. You must be so tired.
To Margie: Beyond ghastly to think of seeing a truckload of beaten horses. I'd be on the side of the road on a cell phone, trying to reach someone, the State Police or an animal control officer. This country is going down the ethical toilet if this activity isn't stopped soon.
To everyone re. Belle: I am confused as to whether her foot has worsened or if there was an old post that was re-posted.
To Tamme: Healing thoughts to your sister.
To Joanne Frank: I just posed another e-card on www.nemours.org for Erin Brennan, whom I am assuming is still in Room 3204. What a hellish week this little girl and her family has had. It breaks my heart, especially her mother Anne's journal entry from this AM. Please, anyone who can spare a moment to send Erin an e-card free of charge, please do so. ####

Here--for the West Wing and the Night Shift--is the correct most recent post from Legacy Clydes...I offer again my mea culpa for posting the WAAAAY wrong post this morning.
Mostly good news, and a more positive sound to Tracey's tone. Sending out prayer that all keeps chugging for Belle and George.
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FROM TRACEY THIS EVENING
well spoke with vet on george's poop issues and she is gonna call and see how the night goes and come possibly draw some blood in the am and see what her hydration levels are and if her proteins are outta wack...she is back on the probiotics and a few other meds ..i am really thinking that belle is contributing factor here..i am wondering if she is in foal heat and it was delayed because of all the other stuff going on with her reproductively...anyways farrier was out today and trimmed belle's back feet.debrided stinky's hoof ,packed and medicated and bandaged...and trimmed my other mare evet...had to give some luvin on georgia and we showed him how she is learning to pick up hoofs when asked and wait for me to put it down..he was impressed with her doing it so willingly...george tried to jump over a fence today but bounced off of it and then attempted again we caught her midstride and then she went to timeout paddock while we thanked god and got our breath back..i just could not believe it..she thinks she can do anything..and needless to say that fence that separates my neighbor from me is coming down this weekend and a new georgeproof one is going up...that is it for now i am tired and still not back to myself yet and tomorrow is a long big day..body clipping...oh what fun ..not..anyways till the a.m have a great nite..

---------------------------the ides of march
melting snow,seeds pushing up through iced rock

so the hot sand and wind will embrace the thunderous power of curlin
and many who line up for the call
splendid horses
as they get into their gates tomorrow
so far away on the other side of the world

well i hear them and i am praying with my ear close to the ground
for each one of them
..may they run safely
full of joy
and as i feel the strange crashing of wars some where far away,
in the night
airplanes crossing over and a helicopter
the cries of monks huddled in their temples being beaten starved
and punched tibet dripping in sorrow and
blood

how do people get so cruel

and tonight
along with buffalo bill;s struggle to gain his footing and strength
back with this world
comes the beeping of machines
in that hospital ward where little erin fights to deal

the swish of air conditioners and the soft padding of nurses shoes.
papers being filled
pumps being cleaned re set
her parents slumped by her beside or in the lounge

other parents drooping from lack of sleep and stomachs twisted taut
not used to hospital food
that kind of stale suspension of fear and waiting
and..wondering ..now what next?

dear erin

know we are praying for you
.may god lift your pain and ease fully hold you
as you sleep
.may the answers come gently and softly
kisses on your fevered cheeks

angels are being called to your side
billowy golden colors of purple and pink
and star dust drifting in from a tiny crack in that fancy window sill

we sit with you
as we sat in Barbaro;s stall
night after night
as his fevers raged
the straw
the manger of windchill;s journey
walker the arch angel dog guarding his every breath
and the deep kindness articulated
in so many ways

by hundreds of fans of barbaro
whether in song by cj or poetry and imagery by jock for hire
or so many silent ones that make the circle so deep
from the mists of oregon to the woods of new jersey
shelley and debra and so many
who have fought this anti slaughter cry
for ever
cristina who posts every day
the congressional call list for us in ny..and
daryl;s constant vigil in congress and the sense that somehow
we will prevail
it is written
the tender and the fragile will inherit the earth
in love for all

mike c.
i am so sorry for your loss in your family
..for this cruel blow
to lose someone so wonderful
in order for someone else
to be free

billy;s sacrifice
now he is cut out of stars into the dark velvet sky

for these sorrows
there are such joys we hold
and maybe take for granted ? just a little bit?
..i cant imagine the brutality of a govt that shoots on command anyone
..and i can walk to the beach and see the sky and play my radio and
call my friends and bake cakes and laugh the subways and march in
the streets---

and scream out--

so i can breathe freely
openly
be who i am -----
that is what i hear
the wind carrying tonight.
.these cries from far away
and these whispers and these hopes and wishes for light
and darn it

the pure exaltation of running running-------------------

martita

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT!

My girl Joy had her baby! Between midnight and 1am. She never broke a sweat. It is a boy, as we were beginning to figure. He looks to be black to gray, hard to tell right now. He has a stocking, and a small sock, and a perfect little white star. We think his given name might be Noble's Star of Joy, but we're not sure yet. Still need a barn name.
Momma and baby seem fine. Baby has found the dairy bar with no problem. Vet will be out in the am, and I will update then.
Happy Saturday to you all!

Grammy Kathy