FIRST? oh, well!

April 1 Cherokee Devotional [sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk]

In ages past our old ones were the storytellers. This was the way things were passed along to the generations that followed. For this reason the aged people made it a point to remember every detail so they could relate it at a later time. They were the word and picture carriers making history and spiritual values alive and important. In recent times we have made our old ones think they are not so important. We spoof their stories and make them feel foolish. The truth is that we are ignorant of what is precious and how to a da li he li tse di---appreciate age. Rigidity can creep in and set even the young mind if there are no soft memories,no laughter, no times too deep for tears. Age is grace--a time too valuable to waste.

We can get over being poor, but it takes longer to get over being ignorant.

Jane Sequichie Hifler

reposting (with email addy correction)

NJ NEEDS [temp] GROUP LEADER NOW!

Our ABR State Group Leader for New Jersey has been stricken with a fried computer and no immediate means for replacement (LOVE & MISS YOU, FOB EDIE G!) - so I have taken it upon myself to GO FISHING for a temporary replacement.

WE CAN'T AFFORD NOT TO HAVE OUR STATE GROUP PROGRAMS WORKING IN ALL POSSIBLE STATES! (I am getting a list from Steph of other States that need leaders . . . stay tuned.)

If you live in NJ and can devote a little extra time to our cause - PLEASE contact Stephanie Breaux - sbreaux1&verizon.net - THANK YOU on behalf of the horses.

Posted by: C. Jaffe at April 1, 2008 7:27 AM

ooops, managed NOT correct that email addy - it's

sbreaux1@verizon.net

COME ON PLEASE let's have a volunteer!

wanted to get some good info - ammunition for our war - up here this morning.

reposting:

MORE JOBS FOR HORSES!

told you I heard a radio spot about this -

googled "horse patrol + airport" and lookee here:

http://www.kentucky.com/news/state/story/361241.html

Posted on Sun, Mar. 30, 2008

Horse patrol starting at airport

NORTHERN KY. PROGRAM RECRUITS VOLUNTEERS
By Associated Press

ERLANGER --Anna Zinkhon will get to take her horse where it hasn't been before.

Zinkhon, president of the board of directors of Northern Kentucky Horse Network, is one of the first to sign up for a program recruiting volunteers to ride about eight miles of trail on the perimeter of the area patrolled by the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport police department.

In its infancy, the program will certify up to 200 local riders to ride the trail at times of their choosing from dawn to dusk daily. The only exception is when the trail is closed, such as it is during a presidential visit.

"Several of us have signed up," said Zinkhon. "The trail is eight miles on the outskirts of the airport, and it's supposed to be really nice."

To become certified, a rider must fill out an application, pass a background check and attend a training session to learn what to look for. Riders also must check in and out with airport police before riding and after leaving the trail.

If they see anything suspicious, it's their duty to report it. And if they don't ride regularly, their badge can be revoked.

Airport police created the program to increase security in areas officers can't always get to. The program was inspired by similar volunteer horseback patrols at the Nashville and Houston airports.

"We patrol them as much as we can, but we don't get out there as much as we'd like to," he said. "So we designed this trail to look at areas we think we'd like more eyes looking at."

Word of the equine trail program has spread mostly through word of mouth, and Murphy said he's seen a lot of interest.

Because of the initial popularity of the program, there's already talk of extending the trial, which was created last year by riders from the Boone County Sheriff's horse patrol, Murphy said.

"We are getting a large response -- there's a great need for people who want to ride, and there's not a lot of trails in Northern Kentucky or Cincinnati," he said.

Posted by: C. Jaffe at April 1, 2008 10:10 AM

reposting

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=21526.14

links to a similar program that's been in effect for a few years, at the Houston Airport.

Posted by: C. Jaffe at April 1, 2008 10:20 AM

reposting

EVERYBODY - 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!

Please just register your opinion IN FAVOR OF S 311, asking that the Senator SUPPORT AND COSPONSOR it.

Let them see our numbers.

If you want to go "deeper" than that, pls email me and we can discuss it. THANKS AGAIN!!

CJ in Hammond IN potlucky@sbcglobal.net

Posted by: C. Jaffe at April 1, 2008 2:45 AM

MORE JOBS FOR HORSES!

In that wonderful Petfinders hour on Animal Planet, MYA, the horse matched with Star, the special-needs girl, is a mare rescued from a feedlot this past September by Norcal Equine Rescue. For comprehensive coverage of the show and some behind-the-scenes insights, PLUS contact info where to write thanking them for the coverage, please go here:

http://forums.prospero.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=15518.1

(some great pics from the show are here too)

Contact info at post 43.

I am just thrilled that this program relates that the feedlot horse was rescued from slaughter. Shows the public what kind of horses are going to slaughter . . .

LIVING PROOF . . .

just one more - MORE JOBS FOR HORSES!

IMO - this link in particular should be sent to our legislative contacts.

HRTV Inside Information - Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn1T9aH-7mc&feature=user

And this is the text that accompanies the HRTV Video linked above, about the TRF horse rehab prison programs:

Throughout the country correctional facilities seek to rehabilitate prisoners as they serve out their terms of sentencing. To stem the tide of recidivism, some innovative prisons in Iowa and New York for are utilizing programs - in association with such organizations as the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation -- to teach prisoners through hands on instruction how to care for horses. In the process many of these hardened criminals find that not only are the horses lives changed for the better, but so have their own.

In Iowa, the warden of the Newton Correctional Facility has seen these changes first hand, "These guys all their lives have bullied or pushed their way to get what they want. So when they come down to deal with the horses, these huge animals, they can pull them all they want but the horse gives them what they're willing to give. So they have to learn other techniques in getting a horse to comply with what they want done, whether it's go right, left, stand still. So it teaches them another way to deal with animals then ultimately dealing with people."

Inmate Skyler Steenahoek at Newton has had his life transformed by the experience, "Personally, well I kinda made a mess of my life and it gives a chance to work with animals, learn something new... gives me an opportunity to learn a new trait. You learn empathy really quick down here when you see horses that are hurt and you give them care... it's really kinda emotional..."

Thanks to Debbie L.A. for bringing this video to our attention.

Morning (not April Fool) skritches to the BBH, Sir JH, Gorgeous George and the rest of the fabulous gang in Equine Heaven...

MORNING POST for down below, SHELLEYA, DEBRA, WI/
AAHS:

STRATEGY FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 1

Congress reconvened on Monday March 31. As the effects of the Americans Against Horse Slaughter lobby days continue to linger, let’s make sure they know we are still here.

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.

New to the 110th Congress: Please ask them to cosponsor HR503

Joe Donnelly - IN
Phone: (202) 225-3915 Fax:(202) 225-6798
aide: Kirk Theophanous

Brad Ellsworth - IN
ph:(202) 225-4636 fx:(202) 225-3284
Aide: Matt Inzeo

Mary Fallin - OK
Phone (202) 225-2132 Fax: (202) 226-1463
Aide: Bryce Walker

Phil Hare - IL
Phone: (202) 225-5905 Fax: (202) 225-5396
Aide: Janna Bergquist

Dean Heller - NV
Phone: 202-225-6155 Fax: 202-225-5679
Aide: Kristen Casey

Hank Johnson - GA
Phone: (202)225-1605 Fax: (202) 226-0691 Aide:Alexandriene De Bianchi

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 April 1, 2008 12:47 AM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

More jobs for horses sounds great to me, these people should look at the price of gas, we may all need a horse real soon. Great program!

Have a great calling day.

Blessings to all.

Add'l info re the Reps on today's (Tuesday 4/1) ABR national strategy list.

Although all these Reps are new to the 110th Congress, they have demonstrated their horse-friendly (or not) position by their votes on HR 249 last year in the 110th. Here's how they voted on HR 249 (Y = Yes; N = No):
Joe Donnelly - IN (Y)
Phone: (202) 225-3915 Fax:(202) 225-6798 aide: Kirk Theophanous
Brad Ellsworth - IN (N)
ph:(202) 225-4636 Fax:(202) 225-3284 Aide: Matt Inzeo
Mary Fallin - OK (N)
Phone (202) 225-2132 Fax: (202) 226-1463 Aide: Bryce Walker
Phil Hare - IL (Y)
Phone: (202) 225-5905 Fax: (202) 225-5396 Aide: Janna Bergquist
Dean Heller - NV (Y)
Phone: 202-225-6155 Fax: 202-225-5679 Aide: Kristen Casey

Hank Johnson - GA (Y)
Phone: (202)225-1605 Fax: (202) 226-0691
Aide: Alexandriene De Bianchi

IMO - in add'n to whatever else you say in your contacts - Please tell those who voted YES on HR 249, THANK YOU for that vote - but 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.

Good Tuesday morning FOBs,

I hope everyone has a great day!!

Janice
A forever FOB

You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you...John Bunyan

Wow.
Wrap your brain around that one.

(This is a signature line on one of Tracey's friend's ID for Mare Stare... I really like it.)

Unbelievable day here: almost 60! I cannot remember when we last had that temp. I swear those greys went out today--anticipating rain, anticipating cold. And to a hound, they all just looked up at me as if to say: WHAT THE FRAK IS THIS!?

(cAN YOU TELL THERE'S ALL DAY MARATHON EPISODEs OF THE LAST 2 (OR MORE) SEASONS OF bATTLESTAR gALACTICA ALL THIS FRAKKIN WEEK?

When I was a little one: dad innundated us with science fiction, Arthur C CLarke, Ray Bradbury,
The Twilight Zone. The first seasons of Star Trek.
AH...

After we all loved Outer Limits, more sTAR tREK SPIN-OFFS, Stargate and Stargate Atlantis--even the great Buffy the Vampire slayer. And Joss Whedon's wonderful ill-fated Firefly.

BUT then came along Battlestar Gallactica, and Sci Fi peeps were just gobsmacked by the EVERYTHING of it. This series has produced more HOLY CRAP! moments for me than anything else on TV.

Ah well: Belle and George look so fine this morning. Hoping Tracey's new drug protocol for that baby will get her on the right path. That woman HAS to get some sleep.

Time to make calls soon. I feel that this has just got to be a greyt day for us all--it's time for one of those!!!

Courage: j

###Laurie H. just read your post from last night. Thank you for sharing your day with us, Raindance sounds wonderful and Jeff and Kathi, perfect. Wow, that was really a nice donation, we did ourselves proud for sure. Windchill is surely kicking up his heels in glee.

Thank you ladies and Daryl,

Judy

Good Morning Barbaro

ACN...beautiful night...beautiful day....why not...a beautiful bay, called Barbaro...we love you.

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

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

Congress back to work...2nd day....maybe they can accomplish something....I pray daily God will open their hearts and do the right thing...pass the Barbaro Bill.

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

Have a nice day.

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

Good morning, fellow Fans!

Drippy and foggy and slightly humid in the Downeast this morning. We're hoping for some of Jonna's 60 degrees but not sure if that'll happen.

Still, we continue on with our mission.

Alex, please enjoy your time in my old home area of the Finger Lakes. I love that state but I love living in Maine, too.

Prayers for all in need, especially little Erin and her family. I don't know how Annie does it. Light a candle or two for them here:

Candles for Erin

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

Barbaro you live in my Heart.

Good morning wonderful creatures at MHR.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!

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

Ro & Brady

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

Anne's post from later yesterday. More prayer please. She will have to be at the hospital probably till Friday.

Sen. Luger's Leetle Aide was waaaay enthusiastic. Her response to mY request for co-sponsorship of S311 was : ABSOLUTELY!
On to the rest: we will not rest till this is done.
So keep chugging, keep pushing, keep TRYING.

Alex: if you have not yet seen the Finger Lake area
of New York, you will love it. Not quite the Lake Country of your island, but so rural, and those glacial lakes are amazing: just scratched/carved into the ground, with steep banks, many vineyards and a thriving NYS wine industry steadily gaining ground on the French and CA wines. I hope your weather will be good...
jonna

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A true friend wants nothing more from you than the pleasure of your company.

Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies, quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love and always have to mix love and hate in their relations.

Good Morning FOB's,
I got news when I got home that a friend of mine had been murdered Sunday morning,she was 62. The thug had just been let out of jail,is a sex offender with a record a mile long. Between the baby and this I'm doing what I can to keep my head above water level. Be close to good famblee.

Good Morning Barbaro,
I love you.

The Boston Now, frontpage article! Why end horseslaughter?

http://www.bostonnow.com/news/local/2008/03/06/activists-want-end-to-horse-slaughter

Listen to what Lester Friedlander, former Chief Inspector for the USDA has to say. He is a veterinarian and worked as a slaughter line inspector for more than 10 years for the USDA. He received repeated certificates of merit and commendation from the USDA, and was USDA Veterinary Trainer of the Year in 1987. He was asked to do a study on whether the captive bolt method of slaughtering horses was humane and his official conclusion was that it was not humane. 1) The bolt was designed for cattle and pigs and not long enough to stun horses whose brains are further back in their skulls. 2) Horses are flight animals and would require head restraint for stunning, which is not supplied. It is not unusual for horses to be shot with the captive bolt several times. It does not kill them but merely stuns them. 3) The horses regain consciousness after 30 seconds and are aware and sensitive to pain as they are hoisted into the air by one rear leg and bled out while their heart is still beating.

The cause of the problem is not the lack of US slaughter (which is not humane) it is irresponsible overbreeding. The American Quarter Horse Association last yeat registered 150,000 horses, the Paint Association, 38000 horses, the Jockey Cub 37,500 horses, the Standardbreds 11,000 and all other breeds less than 8,000 horses. The AQHA claims they have registered 4.4 million horses and their mission is to generate growth. Who is creating the problem? The AQHA is the major breed group opposing the anti-slaughter bill. The Jockey Club and Standardbred owners and other breed groups are supporting it. Horseman need to be controlling the breeding, being responsible for what they breed, and euthanize when suitable homes cannot be found.

Horse meat sells for BIG BUCKS overseas, a steak will set you back a good $20. Horse sausages, a specialty of Cavel International, formerly of Dekalb, IL, are quite the delicacy over there. By the way, Belgian-owned Cavel Int'l was in noncompliance of Dekalb's sanitation codes for excessive BODs (all that blood was always such a problem for them), ammonia, etc. every month it operated. The same holds true for the two Belgian-owned horse slaughter houses that operated in Texas until last year. Kimberly May of AVMA has some nerve feigning concern for the environment and all those imaginary unwanted horses. Actually, I think there's been the same number of UFO sightings. The AVMA wouldn't recognize animal welfare if it slapped them in the face. In addition to actively pursuing defeat of the horse slaughter bill, AVMA is also actively lobbying against the Pet Protection Act to ensure Class B animal dealers continue collecting 'random source' dogs and cats (pets stolen from private cars/backyards; lost pets collected from shelters and pounds) to sell cheaply to research laboratories. It's a money thing. And it's always the same old fable: horses will suffer if they aren't slaughtered; dogs and cats will suffer if they aren't collected and sold to laboratories. Give it a rest, AVMA. AVMA wouldn't recognize sound science if it captive-bolted them in the forehead, either. For example, decades after other countries stopped use of growth promoting antimicrobials in animal feed due to scientific evidence of resistant strains in humans, AVMA stubbornly held strong to its position statement in favor of such unhealthy practices used only in intensive farming situations. Having demonstrated years of zero regard for health and life of humans and animals, it was not until 2005, and only then because it had become too embarrassing for them, did the AVMA finally weaken its stance on use of antibiotics in animal feed, basically by passing the buck to the FDA. The AVMA, whose idea of humane euthanasia for unwanted chickens is an industrial tree chipper, has lost all credibility. AVMA members warned there would be masses of starving horses when CA banned horse slaughter in 1998, but there were not. Yet horse thefts dropped in CA some 35%! All media reports of masses of abandoned, starving horses have been proven false. It's time to quit with the tiresome 'unwanted horse' scaremongering campaign. All horse slaughterhouses in the US routinely imported horses from Canada and Mexico to help fill overseas orders. Weekly slaughter numbers through the years match overseas consumption. Actually, it is stupid from a disease prevention point of view to have slaughterhouses in the US drawing random source horses en masse from Canada and especially Mexico. So, contrary to the opinion of the AVMA, the AAEP, the Natiional Cattlemen's Association, the Pork guys, the Turkey guys, the American Quarter Horse Association (notorious for overbreeding and trashing them young ) and other pro-slaughter groups with HUGE VESTED INTERESTS in a horse slaughter trade, there are no valid reasons for a horse slaughter trade in the US.

horse slaughter is unacceptable. Slaughter continues to allow

overbreeding, neglect, starvation, loss of land, trails, etc.

we do not jump pigs, trail ride them or cattle either. Horses

need to be raised up to the level of no more slaughter.

When that is done, land for hay, for horsekeeping, and trails,

will increase, not decrease..slaughter continues to cause these

losses. For 50 yrs, slaughter has not gotten rid of excess horses but perpetuated this....no horse deserves to be

slaughtered....

The bolt gun that was used in US slaughter plants failed to make and keep horses unconscious thru the butchering. Prior to the completion of butchering, an animal's heart must remain pumping or the meat will putrefy and be inedible. The bolt gun is designed for cattle skulls and fails too often on horse skulls since horses' brains are much farther back in the skull, and the wide and frequently frantic movement of the horse's head makes the bolt gun a poor choice for making them unconscious. The fact that the method fails to make them unconscious (with a single blow) before they are killed means that THIS IS A VIOLATION OF THE HUMANE SLAUGHTER ACT of 1958, which was enacted TO PREVENT INHUMANE TREATMENT during the slaughter process. The US is not enforcing its own laws because it loves the powerful agriculture and farm industry monies more than it cares about US voters. Doesn't that make you sick?
There's more. Mexican slaughter plants use a knife in the spine, and the Canadian plants use a small caliber rifle to stun prior to butchering. Know that every bulk transport truck of horses that you see here is on its last ride to these slaughterplants, and then on to the dinnerplates of French and Japanese diners, and at over $50 per pound, horses are not feeding the poor. Get mad, call Washington and keep calling: 800-459-1887 and ask for your congressmen and senators today.

**Congo** Game plan*****

Hi,

If you send Judge Ostrer an email regarding Congo in c/o Mr. Stellwag, you basically get a response stating the court won't look at letters other than that from the parties involved. I think the Judge understands how the general public feels and realizes we all want Congo to live!! We did a great job conveying the message.

Let's focus on the contacting the Governor until Friday; his contact information is:

Governor Jon Corzine- 609-292-6000 and ask the governor to pardon Congo. You can also email him at:

http://www.state.nj.us/governor/govmail.html and where is says- Select a Topic choose- “Law and Public Safety” and select a Sub-topic, choose- "Pardons and Clemency" and fill in your information to send a note to him. You don't have to live in New Jersey to call or email our governor.

((((((((((((((((((Renee))))))))))))))))))))))))

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Renee

This reprint of the article in BOSTON (!) is heartening. thank you so much for putting it out to us. It's encouraging to me, and to the public, IMHO it's just the right marriage of fact, emotion and revelation.

Keep going, FoBs. We will do this. We will.

Good morning.

Thanks, Renee for that article. I think we need to get that one out to our legislators.

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Daphne, LOL I know I have contacted them several times, politely, but they are probably sick of hearing from me!

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jonna, I think I will blue link the Erin update, OK? We don't usually get one this early. Prayers for all of them.

Update on Erin

I'm off to do some calls. PLEASE join a state group. Just think about it. If all of us were in a state group, we could stop posting this! LOL

Steph: sbreaux1@verizon.net

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CJ, Thanks for all you do! You are always out here pumping up us lazy asses! LOL

Good Morning Famblee

I'M HERE AND I'M CALLING

Been so busy at work that I am not keeping up very well with all the posts. I also now share an office with my puter screen in direct view of him...uugghhhhhh!

(((Renee)))...I am so sorry to hear about your friend. What a tragedy! I don't understand why they let these people out. You need to go hug one of your horsey frens as soon as possible.

BarbAZ...your post about the attitude of the show people was very interesting. How naive folks are. They need to see the videos. To see the fate of horses who have no choice.

Last night I received a link to a documentary that needs funding. I posted on the DB and have emailed the film maker to find out their position. Shoot! Brain fart this AM. I'll be back with more info.

Here.

If I had my own horse/s......... Come April 6 I will be unemployed again until October. I was planning on parking my gas guzzling Montero for the summer, pumping air into the bicycle tires, digging out the saddle bags for the bike, and doing most of my travels on it, unless in an emergency. If I had a horse I would surely use he/she instead. Fortunately, I live in an area that this would be most suitable.

If only I had my own....................sigh.

Cathy, I hope it's the same film maker I met. They are on our side. Let us know please. Thanks.

OHHHH, ALEX:)

There was a horse at Finger Lakes, up for adoption....a Filly...(do we call them Fillies still when they are past the age of three?)

SIERRA HOTEL, Alex.....She is BEAUTIFUL...ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL....I HOPE (in a way) she is still there, so you might go visit her for a moment....Please tell her hello for me and tell her I'd LOVE to bring her to CA if I only had the dollars and land to do just THAT:)And please give her a pet for me, and maybe even a PEPPERMINT or a CARIT:)

Oh Gosh, Alex!!! You even get to visit FINGER LAKES!!! I'm so happy for you!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

This is great!!!! Take a look. :)

Begin forwarded message:
>
> MJ,
>
> WHILE WATCHING THE MORNING SHOW THESE WONDERFUL MEN WERE ON.. WE
> NEED THEM TO HELP US HELP THE HORSES! PLEASE PASS ALONG TO
> EVERYONE AND LET'S START SENDING THEM LETTERS.
> LET THEM KNOW THE ABUSES HORSES GO THROUGH.
>
> KERRIE
>
> http://www.rescueink.org/about.php

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(((((Renee)))

Prayers for your friend's family for this awful tragedy.

Judy

Isn't our high steppin' girl, Nautical Agent at Finger Lakes?

###Lynne
Sierra Hotel is a half sister to Lost in the Fog.
and a ggreatdaughter to Secretariat!
I am here calling and Faxing!

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Sorry, Renee. I just read that one. I can't seem to keep up with everything. That is terrible.

((((((Renee))))))

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GOOD MORNING
LYNNNEEEE
LAYDEEE AT DA FENCE:
Hay: isn't it about TIME for you to visit and fondle Rosie and Mister??????

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HERE'S JOE FOR APRIL FOOLS DAY
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Tuesday, April 1st... Yesterday was amazing. 50 horses were adopted, our best ever day.

Okay just kidding. April Fools. But there were 2 adoptions, which is not bad for a Monday. On Sunday we met The Garat Family, and they put a saddle on the sweet gelding Hampton Way. His manners were excellent, and around our big round pen he was ridden. Yesterday mom Angela Garat phoned to say they want him. Hampton Way leaves us for his new home this weekend, and Georgia & Jenny Hartman will provide transportation. There is a photo below on the top left of The Garat Family with their new horse.

By No Means (we call him Big Mo) found a new home with The Hansen Family, and he leaves us on Thursday. Holly Meeks provides transportation. Big Mo will become best friends forever to Casper, an older quarter horse gelding who recently lost his long time companion. Big Mo has arthritis in both front ankles, and with Casper the ground is soft. There are orchards with grass, and a 9 year old girl to bring them both carrots.

3 months are gone for 2008, and there have been 41 adoptions.

Taxes must be completed in two weeks, and Cathy found a receipt for a 2007 dinner at Applebees in Vacaville. We have not been to Applebees in several years. Where did this receipt come from? And who stuck it in our receipt box?

We spent more than $600.00 on carrots last year. Mostly from Pedricks Produce and Costco. Now that is a lot of carrots.

What we paid for gasoline in 2007 could easily erase the national debt. And now comes word gas will be the highest ever this week. $4.20 for Diesel, and $3.69 for Regular. Always at the gas station there is a $1.25 cup of coffee. Lots of cream, a bit of sugar. Sometimes a doughnut that is so stale you know for sure it was made in 2004. But if you dunk that doughnut in your $1.25 cup of coffee it becomes chewable. The little tricks in Woodland to survive. At the Taco Truck ask for mild, otherwise you will not sleep that night.

I love this time of year. Baseball and softball and receipts for a meal you cannot remember. Trees come alive. Horses shed their coats, and old mares flirt with old geldings. I would like to send out a Special Hello to Grace who lives in Ireland. I told you how our friend Holly Meeks is going to Ireland for vacation, so Grace has offered Holly a room on her ranch. I would like to send out a Special Hello to Eric & Carla in Reno, and it was really good to hear from you. Eric is a pilot for an airline, and he looks down for our ranch when flying above. I would like to send out a Special Hello to Susie in Whittier, California. Thank you so much for all you do for horses Susie. And I would like to send out a Special Hello to Jessie in Orangevale. You mean the world to Cathy and I Jessie, and we hope you are doing okay.

Enjoy your a storm is coming Tuesday, and be sure to hug your horses.

Joe

Top left: The Garat Family, Igancio, Angela, and Cielo. With their new gelding Hampton Way.

Top right: Hard to believe it has been 4 years since Eric & Carla came from Reno to adopt Patricks Slew. They love him like crazy, and he has many toys.

Bottom row pictures are by request.

Bottom left: We have 2 mustangs on our ranch, and we must watch what they eat. Feeding a mustang is not the same as feeding a race horse. A mustang can gain weight just from looking at food. Here is Mimi, and we must often bring her to the barn to keep her from stealing food from other horses.

Bottom right: We call him Red Machine, and he won a Cal Cup race and made a gazillion dollars. Red has a friend at the race track who often sends him a bag of sweet corn.

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Debbie, LA....NO WONDER SHE IS SO 'GEORGOUS'!!! For Hevvin's Sakes!!! :) I'm so afraid with the time difference, Alex won't see my 'plea' in time...and then again, she's probably already been adopted to a loving/forever home, so I'm just being 'selfish' by wising he could say 'hi' for me....but I feel like it is the CLOSEST I'll ever get to seeing her....omygoodness!!!

O.K., Famblee...I've been busy 'other places' on this puder this morning....I have managed to get my faxes printed out and signed...but will need to wait til LATER:( to get them sent!!! DANG!!

Everyone, have a great day!!! xo

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

YOLE: OMG: they are shaving little George at Legacy. You gotta see it...

"God's Treasures In Rainbows"

From God's Loving Heart
The Most Beautiful Rainbow Barbaro
Our Angel Horses
Barbaro's Famblee Of So So Beautiful Angels Here
Angel Renee
Angel Erin Brennan
Angel Margie
Congo
All The Angels
Angelic Hearts Of Love
God's Treasures Of Beauty And Love
The Word On The Rainbow Angels
Barbaro's Halo Is Glowing So So Beautifully
All The Colors Of The Rainbow
The Circle Of Love
In Hearts
In Roses
Angel Wings
The Rainbow Of God's Treasures
Prosperity
The Rainbow Of Prayer
God And The Angels Are With You
Angel Barbaro
8.........Glowing........

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

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

Affirmed Prayers......
Jesus........

Affirmed

((((((Dee))))))

Thanks.

### Renee
Gosh, that is awful. I am so sorry. You have had a lot lately. ((( Renee )))

When are the poor Brennans going to get a break?

((( Maribel ))), who also needs a break.

### Jonna, check your e mail.

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Kathy SC

Oh GRAMMY TO SOPHIE AND NICK!!!
I did get my email, woman, and i wrote you a long babbling reply...xxoo: j

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Barb AZ, Chunky And
Punky. You Are In My Heart So a Lot So.

Sending All, All All My Love To You.

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

Affirmed

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RENEE - OMG...is that the woman in the New Britain home invasion case? Just disgusting...when are the powers-that-be going to learn? Obviously they didn't learn much from last summer's tragedy in Cheshire...

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Thank you Dee
Rainbow woman
Sender of lightheartedness
She who banishes darkness
and--among other gifts--
makes me smile.
Always>
In grace today: j

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Jonnagrey. You Are So So Beautiful Angel On This Earth.

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

Affirmed

Hi Nancy,
Yes that was my friend and her friend who will be OK. The powers that be are off doing nothing as usual. You would think what happened in Cheshire would have shook them up but no....I have no patients for it, then there was another home invasion in Newington yesterday where I live. I know Gov Rell is very angry.Hopefully she acts and not just talks.

Thank you everyone, I have been tired since last week. It has been so tough and so very sad. You are the best to be with even if I don't participate much. Your spirit touches and soothes me.(((((((((((((((((FOB'S))))))))))))))))))))

Those stalls at Legacy are beautiful.Georgia is so cute, I love the tail popping up and down.

For your attention:

D'Anne's son Bob jr. passed away last night. How sad,the tears are flowing now. If anyone wants to donate please let me know Kathy J. said something about planting a tree.

(((D'Anne))) So very sorry.

(((((((((((((D'Anne & Bob Jr.))))))))))))))))))
What a day this has been. sending love and support, just ask and we will give it.

Hi Renee,

I think that is a good idea, but what if we contribute to horse rescue of D'Anne's choice to save a life for Bob Jr.?

Please let me know, I would like to take part in saving a life.

Candles for D'Anne and Bob, Jr.

EXTRA TUESDAY 4/01 NAT'L 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 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 (Tuesday 4/01/08) 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."

Tuesday 4/01 Extra HAHS List 

PRIOR HS HISTORY - All the Reps on this list voted for HR 503 in the 109th Congress AND voted for HR 249 in the 110th.

IMO - in addition to the usual spiel - THANK them all for having voted YES on HR 249, 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.

AND Thank them for voting for HR 503 last time - and enlist their support again - remind them it passed in the House by a LANDSLIDE then but unfortunately was never enacted because it never got to a vote in the Senate.

OHIO
Representative Jean Schmidt
Fax: 202-225-1992 Phone: 202-225-3164
238 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-3502

Representative Mike Turner
Fax: 202-225-6754 Phone: 202-225-6465
1740 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-3503

Representative David L. Hobson
Fax: 202-225-1984 Phone: 202-225-4324
2346 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-3507

Representative Stephanie T. Jones
Fax: 202-225-1339 Phone: 202-225-7032
1009 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-3511

Representative Patrick J. Tiberi
Fax: 202-226-4523 Phone: 202-225-5355
113 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-3512

IF you're done with today's ABR Strategy & State directions & this 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 compiled by AWI/SAPL.

Please post this DB thread

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=21568.1

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 & Shona's Aunt) in Hammond IN, f/k/a CJ of T Bar J (Elgin IL)

(((D'Anne and Bob, Jr.)

((Renee))

((FOB FAMILY))

Just got this from Tuesday's Horse. The poem just seems to be so appropriate. We have lost so many dear ones, fallen Angels:

Don’t cry for the horses that life has set free.
A million white horses forever to be.

Don’t cry for the horses now in God’s hand.
As they dance and they prance in a heavenly band.

They were ours as a gift, but never to keep.
As they close their eyes forever to sleep.

Their spirits unbound. On silver wings they fly.
A million white horses against the blue sky.

Look up into heaven, you’ll see them above.
The horses we lost, the horses we loved.

Manes and tails flowing they gallop through time.
They were never yours - they were never mine.

Don’t cry for the horses. They’ll be back someday.
When our time is gone, they will show us the way.

Do you hear that soft nicker? Close to your ear?
Don’t cry for the horses. Love the ones that are here.

~by Brenda Riley-Seymore~

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((((D'Anne))))so very sorry for your loss.

Judy

Too many sad things here sometimes. Prayers for D'Anne and family, and also for Little Erin and her loved ones.

Renee

am so very sorry to read of your friend's senseless death. What a terrible tragedy. You've had a real time, haven't you? The baby and this. It's not been a good month. Lost friend myself, totally unexpected, and the day before that, a friend's wife passed away unexpectedly leaving him and their two little girls. Yesterday I got "downsized" or whatever the PC corporate buzzword is, after seven long hard years, but it seemed very small in comparison to the loss of loved ones. Holding my hand out to you across the miles, dear Fren
XXXXOOOO

D'Anne, I am so very sorry. What an incredibly brave young man is your son. He will be a magnificent angel

Love and prayers to your family, dear Fren

XXXXOOOO

Hi Socorro

have missed you. Please tell Seven Aunty Cheryl loves him soooooooooo much

you too :)

Hi Socorro

have missed you. Please tell Seven Aunty Cheryl loves him soooooooooo much

you too :)

whoops sorry for the echo

Cheryl,
I am so sorry for you in the loss of your friend, times seem very difficult now. Tragic or just a simple death,it is still a deep loss and hurts us deeply.I am very sorry about your situation at work, after putting in hard work and time, we can only ask why? I am holding your hand also my dear fren. Love ya!
xoxoxoxoxo

Socorro,
That is a wonderful idea, saving a hores in Bob Jr.'s name.

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Socorro, I also love that idea. We should make sure it is something D'Anne would want first, but I can't imagine that she wouldn't love it.

REPOSTING

**Congo** Game plan*****

Hi,

If you send Judge Ostrer an email regarding Congo in c/o Mr. Stellwag, you basically get a response stating the court won't look at letters other than that from the parties involved. I think the Judge understands how the general public feels and realizes we all want Congo to live!! We did a great job conveying the message.

Let's focus on the contacting the Governor until Friday; his contact information is:

Governor Jon Corzine- 609-292-6000 and ask the governor to pardon Congo. You can also email him at:

http://www.state.nj.us/governor/govmail.html and where it says- Select a Topic choose- "Law and Public Safety" and select a Sub-topic, choose- "Pardons and Clemency" and fill in your information to send a note to him. You don't have to live in New Jersey to call or email our governor.

Posted by Daphne at April 1, 2008 3:11 PM

FROM YOUR MOOUTH TO THE FOBs EARS . . . pass it on!

((((((((Renee))))))) I heard that in the news, so sorry! I'll be thinking of you.

D'Anne please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your dear son. Prayers for you and yours!

Cheryl, so sorry for your losses. It is so hard.

As for getting downsized just means you will get a better job, that is how it worked out for me.

Ro & Brady

oh dear....D'Anne....I, too, am very sorry...your son fought a good fight....
((((((((((((((((((d'anne/famblee)))))))))))))

Aunty Cheryl...WHHHAAAAATTTT? YOU, 'downsized'...well, my SisterinbArbaro....lemme just 'tellya'...in THIS house...your ABR home....there is NO SUCH THING AS DOWNSIZING YOU!!!! NOT *EVER*!!!

((((((auntycheryl'hayitsmebArbaro'ladeee))))))

xxxoooxxx

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I called again for Congo.

If D'Anne would like this, we all know where there is a terribly empty space, if that would work out.

Our hearts get broken sometimes. We have each other.

I just got information our Sister D'Anne is a big supportrt of TB Friends, one of our favorites.

sad fungers today sprry for the sp.

Have made my calls. I like to pass on any comments to Deb and Shelley. If you want to do that, you can always email me. I will pass on any info. Thanks.

barb_az53@yahoo.com

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Barb, ha ha- I think they are getting sick of everyone calling!! I dropped off Congo's petition at the judge's office; he was in court (don't ask how I got as far as I did) but I handed the petition to the woman who works with him- let's hope she doesn't throw it away!!!

Let's keep D'Anne and Erin in our thoughts. Life can be so tough and so unfair.. and so sad.

Daphne

We have heard from reliable sources (thank you, Jan and Carrie) that Carson City has no plans to open a slaughter plant.

Best,

MJ

http://horses.generitek.com

A man of kindness, to his beast is kind.
But, brutal actions, show a brutal mind:
Remember, He who made thee, made the brute,
Who gave thee speach and reason, formed him mute;
He can't complain, but God's omnicient eye
Beholds thy cruelty - He hears his cry!
He was designed thy servant; not thy drudge,
But know - That his Creator is thy judge.

Unknown author from The Ladies' Equestrian Guide, 1857.

"They too, are created by the same loving hand of God which
Created us...It is our duty to Protect Them and to promote their
well-being. "
--Mother Teresa.

"Until he extends his circle of compassion to all living things, man himself will not find peace. " - Albert Schweitzer 1875 - 1965

"Hunting is not a sport, in a sport both sides know they are playing" (Chris Rock)

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Thanks, Renee. I read that over on the DB. It was pretty scary!

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Daphne, when will we know more about Congo? Please keep us posted!

Dear Famblee,

Please say a prayer for my son's best friends (married couple) who are at the hospital praying for the life of their first baby. Michelle is not due until May 25th but her water broke yesterday and they are trying to keep the little one from coming at least for two more weeks.

Michelle is doing well but every day is crucial for this little boy's life. Please spare a prayer for him and his mom and dad. They are great kids and it breaks my heart to see them so scared.

Thank you. I know that prayers from the FOB do wonders.

Debbie Anderson in CO

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Barb, his appeal hearing is 9:00 AM on Friday, April 4!! I debated about attending the hearing but thought it would be too upsetting to be there and I would probably get tossed in jail if I couldn't keep my mouth shut! I'm sure it will won't take long for me to find out so I'll be sure to let you know or if someone else hears something first, please post.

Thank you,
Daphne

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Thanks, Daphne. I wouldn't be able to go, either. I would lose it if it went the wrong way and I would end up in a holding cell with you!

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Hi Alex and thanks for the site that supports FOB'S that have a loss!

We were called about 4 AM Monday morning by our daughter holding the phone for Bob Jr. He said Mom ...I am dying ...please hurry...and he repeated it twice. We literally flew from NC to MI with a 70 mile average and arrived at 6:30 P.M. at the hospital. He did hang on to say goodbye to me and his father. Although very weak ..I could understand him. He was heavily sedated and felt little pain although he labored considerably in his breathing. He died at 1:26 April 1st.
The sad part was that his body was denied for Michigan State Lab research at the last minute because of a super bug that had recently taken hold in his blood and they didn't want the med students to contract it. He wanted to keep fighting this terrible disease by donating his body to the University...That one wish was denied him....he was a gallant fighter out living most of the other people who had Multiple Myeloma. He fought for 3 1/2 years...
What wonderful people you are to comfort us and if you would like to support Joe and TB Friends...that would be wonderful!
This was my first attendance to see someone die and the fact that it was my son was to tell you...it was a Hell on Earth for me and the others that were with us.....
I said to him...Bob Jesus is coming to take you up with him....and he said " I know ..I have seen Him"...

Debbie

This little baby and his parents will be in my prayers. Wow. Now that's what I call putting things into perspective. Your son's friends, Renee's friends, and a little girl named Erin who should be running and playing, riding a pony, being a little Diva and all the things little girls should do.

Prayers for all who need them

Daphne and Barb,
We can all go I'm in a good mental state right now. I would love to do some good yelling.

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Oh, D'Anne, I am SO sorry. But how wonderful is it to know that he knew he was saved? D'Anne, there are just no words right now. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless.

My Dear Friend D'Anne,
If I could run to you and hold you tight I would. Please know that I am here and love you very much.

Bob Jr., saw God, that alone should give you incredible peace of heart and mind.

May God always bless you dear one.I wish I could make it all go away for you.

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D'Anne...I am sorry...
No words can describe losing a child...I pray God sends you and your family comfort and strength.

Dear D'Anne:

I am sad for the transition of Bob Jr....but am overjoyed that he saw Jesus at the very end (or what I would call the very beginning). I am happy you were there and that he hung on long enough to see you one more time on this earth.

When the darkness seems to close in around you, close your eyes, open your heart to God and you will feel Bob Jr's loving presence with you...guiding you, comforting you.

Love Never Dies.

My love and prayers are with you all.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

D'Anne, if only words could comfort. Will just send love and comfort. It is good to know you and your husband were with your son when went on, so you could see that he went on with peace. I'm thinking he's found a thoroughbred to carry him, galloping thunderously throughout hevvin now, whole and strong. Ferdinand maybe? No, surely it is Barbaro

XXXXOOOOO

D'Anne, I am so sorry. My husband's best friend also lost his battle with that terrible disease. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Goodnight Barbaro

Watch for you always in the night sky...knowing you are painfree and having fun with all of your heavenly frens...we love you.

Goodnight Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL...WHATEVER IT TAKES.

Please also remember all the requests here today, prayers to those who need them...and help Congo and all others that are on the db board if possible.

I know in my heart, God will take care of all of us...we are good, we know good, and we do good.

Please remember the rescues, help in any way, our Fallen Angels, the ones suffering human or animal, our wildlife, and our loving family.

Have a nice evening.

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Goodnight Alex.
Goodnight Tim and Fair Hill.
Our Fallen Angels..we are giving our very best.

Sending All, All All My Love And Prayers For Angel D'Anne. The Most Beautiful Rainbow Barbaro With You.

Affirmed

D'Anne,

I know nothing I can say can ease your pain but I am praying that you and the family will feel peace knowing where Bob,Jr. is now.

Janice
A forever FOB

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D'Anne,

We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Daphne and Penelope

D'Anne
when my little adopted niece was almost 3, (she's now a newlywed in her first REAL job at 25..) she went through a period of fearfulness around men she did not know. Lots of SA around anyone but our immediate family.

Shrinks say this is not unusual for adopted kids: as one doc said, do you think they hear Mozart and laughter and kind, loving voices through their Mom during her pregnacy? Uh, well, nope.

Anyhow: there is a point to this, the family was attending a fairly fundamentalist church at the time. Questions about God and Jesus were common, lots of attention to scripture, etc.

At at some point, in a conversation aound the dinner table, pursuant to nothing in that conversation, Faith said,
"I will be so happy when I see Jesus."
My sister lifted herself off the floor, and said,
"Well, that's good honey. But why?"
Faith said, pure as the driven snow,matter-of-factly:
"Well, when I meet Jesus, I won't be shy of him."

OK, so from that point on, in MY life, I believe people who say they experienced what your dear son did. And I take great comfort in it.

Holding you close...jonna

Howdy all - it has been a long time since i have posted ! I didn't have time to read so sorry if this is old news but i found out there is a nice tribute to barbaro in the April issue of Reader's Digest - i am going to check it out as soon as I get my hands on one - !

God bless to all !!

Keep up the great work with the anti slaughter movement !

Remembering the always awesome Barbaro in his birthday month ! Luv to all !

Julia B

D'Anne
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Linda

Goodnight Everyone,
Thank you with big hugs for all your support it means so much. Hopefully the path will change...it has to.

Good Night Sweet Barbaro, Hugs and kisses to you.

(((((((((((((((((D'Anne/Bob))))))))))))))))))))))

(((((((((((((((((Bob Jr.))))))))))))))))))))))))))

D'Anne,

Please know that your family is in my prayers. Wishing you peace in Bob Jr.'s memory.

### Cheryl,

Thank you, dear friend. So sorry for your losses, also.

Debbie

Cheryl Jones,

you OK??? (((auntiecherylwholetbArbarotypeonherputer)))

it seems many of us are going thru some transformations - most of them are shocking and not gentle.

I went to Kennett Florist to drop off a gift card for Mike Rea...Rachel and Alie look great and its the spring rush at the store. Showed them a softcover copy of "Cassidy".

It was rainy and drizzly this morning, but now the sun is out and shining so brightly. I love the sunshine...

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

####D'Anne...so sorry to hear of your son's passing. Words are never enough at times like these... hoping for peace for your entire family.

D.Anne and Cheryl, I am so sorry for youe losses. There are no words that are adequate. Just know your famblee is here for you and we care so deeply. God Bless You.

Hi Everyone....Alex wrote me....SIERRA HOTEL has been adopted out:) She has a NEW HOME:) The peeples who adopted her are VERY fortunate, I'm sure they must know that!

I just wanted yole to know, SIERRA HOTEL is a Happy Girl somewhere because of the Retirement/Adoption Program at Finger Lakes, NY!!

I sure hope ALL the other tracks across our great country will someday have programs and facilities for these BEAUTIFUL HORSES...so at the end of their racing careers, they can go on and be useful/purposeful and FOREVER APPRECIATED by their new FAMBLEES:)

Be happy Sierra Hotel, live long and enjoy every moment Beautiful Girl:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Hi FOBs--
Checking in for the first time today and just wanted to remind everyone that EDGAR'S BOOK IS OUT TODAY! I ran to Border's over my lunch hour and snagged one before they'd even unloaded them off the cart. If you're a "Borders Rewards" member they have a 40% coupon that expires today, so what better book to use it for than "My Guy Barbaro"?

GREAT JOB THERE SUPERFECTA!! BACK WHEN CURLIN WAS KIND OF A NOBODY, YOU WERE ONE OF THE FEW THAT SAW THE GREATNESS IN HIM!! -- SO I WILL DEFINITELY TAKE THAT LIST AND CONSIDER IT! PYRO IS MY NUMBER ONE PICK RIGHT NOW TOO OBVIOUSLY- BUT WE'LL SEE WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS!!

JUST A REMINDER TO YOU ALL ABOUT THE HENNEGAN BROTHERS MOVIE, "THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY," IT COMES OUT APRIL 18TH IN MOST CITES, ALL FOB'S ARE REQUIRED TO GO SEE IT AND PAY$$! :>)

THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY DIRECTED BY THE HENNEGAN BROS

LOVE,
CHERYL

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Dawn, I got mine yesterday, too!

I have seen First Saturday in May- 2 times and met the Hennigan Bros. in Red Bank N.J. during the Breeders Cup--great movie and great guys, please support it and them...

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D'ANNE ~ I remember you so well from "the old days" and would like to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the death of Bob, Jr. I hope with the passage of time that you will find some comfort in the fact that you were able to reach his side before he crossed into eternal light and peace...I truly believe that was a blessing.

(((((D'ANNE)))))

Nancy

## My prayers and condolences are added to D'Anne and Cheryl for their loss, as well as still holding Mike C and family in prayer. Prayers continue for little Erin. It has been a rough year so far for so many of us. God be with us.

I got Edgar's book in the mail today..I've read about half..one mistake? I have found over and over unless it's a double name..Edgar calls Barbaro's groom Jose,not Eduardo all thru the book?? Is his name Jose Eduardo??? I can't imagine that not being caught during editing.. does anyone know??

Mike c, is you're still here..Edgar contends Barbaro was first and foremost a turf horse..do you think in hindsight they should have kept him on turf? I have more questions than answers reading this and am very emotional about it..

After reading Alex's account of his visit to the Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program and then visiting their website, I am inspired to launch into a John Lennon song..."You may say that I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one..."

WHY, OH WHY, DOESN'T EVERY RACE TRACK IN THIS COUNTRY HAVE SUCH A FACILITY?

THIS IS SO NICE TO SEE SOME OF YOU OLD FOB'S POSTING, I WISH IT WAS A HAPPIER TIME FOR YOU THOUGH!!

LOVE & PRAYERS FOR D'ANNE -- AND MIKE YOU & YOUR FAMILY ARE STILL IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS TOO. I'M GLAD U LIKED THE MOVIE, THE HENNEGAN BROS DO SEEM LIKE GREAT GUYS, ALTHOUGH I'VE NEVER MET THEM IN PERSON. I REALLY HOPE THEIR MOVIE DOES WELL -- THEY DESERVE IT! :>)

LOVE,
CHERYL
:>)

MIKE-- I DON'T MEAN TO SOUND LIKE A BAD FRIEND, I'VE LISTENED TO YOUR RADIO SHOW BEFORE ON PODCAST -- YOU WERE GREAT!! :>) WHAT CHANNEL OR LINK IS IT ON AGAIN?? I'D REALLY LOVE TO START LISTENING TO IT AGAIN!

Alex,

About a year or more ago we helped Finger Lakes with surgery for one of the horses. I think his name was Crash. Can you find out what happened to him?

STRATEGY FOR WEDNESDAY APRIL 2

Congress reconvenes on Monday March 31. As the effects of the Americans Against Horse Slaughter lobby days continue to linger, let’s make sure they know we are still here. 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

Louise M. Slaughter – NY Phone 202-225-3615 Fax: 202- 225-7822 Aide: Rachel Present

Bennie G. Thompson – MS Phone: 202- 225-5876 Fax: 202- 225-5898 Aide: Karis Gutter (male)

ZACH WAMP - TN Phone: 202- 225-3271 Fax: 202-225-3494 Aide: Melissa chapman

NEW TO CONGRESS (REPS)
Kevin McCarthy – CA Phone: (202) 225-2915 Fax: (202) 225-2908 Aide: Shelby Hagenauer

Doug Lamborn – CO Phone: (202) 225-4422 Fax: (202) 226-2638 Legislative Director: Craig Rushing

Ed Perlmutter – CO Phone: (202) 225-2645 Fax: (202) 225-5278 Aide: Ben Vonachen

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

Thanks again for all that you do.

Shelley and Debra

Hiya, FsOB! I am sitting here wiping the tears from my eyes because so many of our beloved FsOB are dealing with significant tribulations right now. My heart goes out to D'Anne, Cheryl Jones, Renee Antaya, & Deb Anderson. I am hoping that Erin Brennan and her family see some relief from what has been a dreadful time for them since shortly after Easter. Please know that you are not alone, dear "frens". Peace, RMH

#### To Alex: please be safe as your journey continues.
To D'Anne: It must have been a comfort for Bob, Jr. to have you at his side as he passed over.
To Renee A.: We all need to be vigilant and keep our doors locked, here in the "Land of Steady Habits" (CT). It is appalling to me that this State has seen a second home invasion that resulted in death. Something is very, very wrong in CT. The Governor should be angry and appalled, but she should also take responsibility for what is within her power to bring about change. My deepest sympathies to you upon the loss of a dear friend, who sounded like a lovely, caring woman, a retired nurse and a cancer survivor.
To Deb Anderson: Keeping the young friends of your family in my thoughts. Many miracles are worked in NICUs each day. May Michelle's baby stabilize and thrive.
To Cheryl J.: Very sorry to learn of your friend's death and to hear that your position was 'downsized' (a term that is a fear-inducing one for anyone like me who is > 50 years old).
To JuliaB: Welcome back!!!

D'Anne:

Words can't express how sorry I am about Bob Jr. He never gave up - it was just stronger than he was.
As long as he lives in your heart, he lives on.

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MJ - FOR YOU...

THE LATEST ON CRASH

Renee:
There are alot of sickos out there - I am so sorry to hear of your friend.

Please be safe dear one

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D'Anne
Dear one you are in our hearts and in our prayers for as long as YOU NEED US!!!! We are only a prayer away!!! You are famblee!!!(((((D'Anne&famblee)))))

Famblee ....I got a call from my doctor's office today !! The doctor wants to see me ASAP!! Please pray that all was well with the ultrasound of liver..pancreas...kidneys and spleen!!! I can handle being diagnosed with diabetes if that's what it is !!!But not some of the other options!!! Pray so hard...I know you all will!! Cause I love you soooo much!!!!! You are my famblee and I wouldn't trade you for anything!!!

((((((((((FAMBLEE)))))))))))))))

HUGS and love

Cheryl Jones:

When one door closes, another opens. I agree with Ro, you will find something better soon. I just know it!

(((((((Maribel)))))))))

We will be there with you in spirit and prayer

I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR YOUR BAD NEWS CHERYL JONES & SWEET RENEE. THAT'S JUST AWFUL!

LOVE & PRAYERS FOR U,
CHERYL

MARIBEL....'MAJOR' PRAYERS COMING YOUR WAY, SWEET LADEEEE!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I Love You So A Lot So Angels Cheryl Jones And Maribel. You Are In My Heart So A Lot So.

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

Affirmed

((((((Maribel))))))

Candles for Maribel

Renee, didnt mean to leave you out and wanted to tell you I am sorry about your friend. So many in the famblee are hurting but the famblee cares and we are here for you.

((((((((((((((((((MARIBEL))))))))))))))))))))))
many hugs coming from central NY with me and the 15 hounds still snuggled up at night. We have your back, girl. All will be well...

maribel, let us know what the doctor says. Thoughts and prayers to you from your famblee.

D'Anne, my very deepest and heartfelt sympathies with the loss of your son. He will live on in your hearts forever.

MARIBEL, GOOD LUCK AT THE DR!! MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU!!

CANDLES GANG -- BLUE LINK @ 2:44 FROM BARB! :>)

LOVE,
CHERYL

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Barb AZ
Anything new from Brennan's tonight? can't find anything...lord i hope the day got better for Anne and Erin.

(((((((((((((((My dear FoBs))))))))))))))))))))

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Jonna,

I have not received e-mails from caringbridge either! A bit concerned.

Ro & Brady

Have not heard about Erin. I will try to post when we hear something.

Prayers continue for all who need them on this sad day.

Hi everyone,

Jeff Tucker from Raindance Farms has posted some pictures of our MN FOB visit last Saturday, and written about the FOB's donation to the Windchill Legacy. Go check it out - it's on the main page at: www.raindancefarmsusa.com

It was a wonderful trip - even the "fence-testing" LOL!

Linda J., Minneapolis

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Linda, how 'bout telling us who is who in the pictures? Left to right sort of thing?

Hi Barb,

Happy to! From the left: Daryl, Becky, Laurie, Leslie, Jeff in one pic/Kathi in the other, me.

And, in the first picture, Walker is in the bottom corner of the picture, by Daryl!

Well, it's the time of night when I am talking to myself here at Alex Brown Racing. I'm doubting if we will get an update about Erin tonight. I'm also doubting if I will be awake. I will probably be the only one.

Good night, All. I love you folks and you are the best, even when you are all asleep!

Whoa! Somebody else is awake! Thanks, Linda! I was guessing which was Jeff, because I know Daryl. Now the rest fit into the puzzle.

Hiya, FsOB! Alex, will I be first this AM? I tried to be yesterday, but the new entry was getting set up, I suspect. Wishing everyone a safe & productive day. RMH