Good morning Alex/Barbaro/Harriette & All FOBs,
Two days to Derby,Eight Belles & Big Brown look great,Barbaro please look over all 20 of the Derby contenders.

Good morning, fellow Fans, from the frosty Downeast!

I believe Barbaro will be watching out for all the entrants in the Derby but you have to believe he will be expending an extra bit of energy on the number 8 post position!

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

Pre-order the DVD "First Saturday in May"
also, poster and Tee Shirts

First Saturday in May

jan

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

For them:

MORNING POST, SHELLEYA, DEBRA, WI/AAHS:

STRATEGY FOR THURSDAY MAY 1 AND FRIDAY MAY 2

PHASE II OF OPERATION “CRAIG”…. From the National Horse Protection League

Senator Larry Craig - famous for misbehaving in a different kind of stall - is using stall tactics on the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.
His threat to hold up Senate consideration of the bill (S.311 by Sens. Landrieu and Ensign) is putting thousands of horses in danger of ruthless killer buyers who want to buy horses at auction and haul them to Mexico or Canada for a gruesome demise.

Tell your Senator to Stop the "Larry Craig Stall.”
Please use the remainder of this week to complete “Operation Craig”. Call your own Senator, especially those that are supporters, and ask them to Stop the Larry Craig Stall!!

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

Thanks again for all that you do!

Shelley and Debra Americans Against Horse Slaughter

Posted by: Shelley Abrams at May 1, 2008 12:02 AM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

I forgot earlier to note that by now, Nicanor is happily settling into his new home at Fair Hill. Welcome to the good life, Nicanor!

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

Hiya, FsOB! Wow, Marg, thanks for writing that Nicanor is now at Fair Hill! How awesome is that? Tonight the Bourbon ball making begins! Only one day till KY Oaks and two till D-Day. Wishing each of you a productive & golden day. It's very cold here this AM, but the sun is glinting off the Thames quite beautifully. Peace, RMH

#### To Sandra: Try offering Chief some Gatorade or maybe some half-strength low-fat chicken broth. Someone else also suggested popsicles last PM. May he have renewed strength today! ####

Love the articles. Love to Barbaro. Thanks Alex

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Marg
I've been thinking the same thing of Nicanor settling in at Fair Hill this morning. Do you suppose Peter got any sleep last night with the anticipation? Sorta like being a kid on Christmas Eve!
jan

Nicanor arriving at Fair Hill...........

Makes you start dreaming of greatness again. Can LIGHTNING strike twice?

Come on FOB let's get Larry Craig out of the stall! We can make this happen.

Have a great day and stay safe.

Welcome to Fair Hill Nicanor.

Go to Nic's blog on Bloodhorse to see pics of his travels.

GOODMORNING BARBARRROOOOOOOO!!!!

WELCOME to FAIRHILL NICANOR and THE "GOODLIFE" starring MICHAEL and PETER !!!

Dear Lord bless Nicanor ....keep him safe and happy!Praying for a healing for Sandra's Chief and successful foaling for Jerri at MHR !!Please open the eyes and heart of Senator Craig that he may see and feel the plight of our dear horses and release Bill S311 today!
We ask all these things in your name and for your glory...Amen

Barbaro please keep an eye on your little baby bro at Fairhill....

HUGS and love to ALL my favorite people!!!

Good Thursday morning FOBs,

I'll definitely be contacting our Senators to contact Sen. Craig re: the hold he put on S.311. Let's all keep up the pressure.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Janice
A forever FOB

Yippee Skippee! 32 degrees! (I despaired yesterday to see my devoted mailman, Kevin, back in his long pants.....ewwww.

Good morning all: I guess Jerri's still alone in her
"house" at MHR. Blessings on MHR and also at Legacy.
Have to see if Heartbutt (aka Max) is still in Belle and George's stall...

Make your Kentucky Derby selections here:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=22932.1

Win money for your favorite Rescues.

Rob

###Good Morning All,

What beautiful pictures of Nicanor, he was just awesome and so very like his brother, it gives you shivers.

Robyn, do you have room for one more? Derby dinner sounds so yummy, specially Bourbon Balls. Enjoy.

Mirabel, have a safe trip, used to live in Inuvik for a few years.

Have a good day everyone, the excitment begins.

((((Chief))))

Judy

Good Morning Barbaro...
Knowing you are so happy...with the birth of your two babies, and Gallant Secret by your side...and knowing your baby bro is at Fair Hill...what else could you ask for BUT TO GET THE ANTI-HORSE SLAUGHTER BILL PASSED.

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL....PUSH SEN. CRAIG...HE MUST LIKE BEING IN A STALL...LET US PUSH HIM OUT....

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

PRAYERS TO ALL THE HORSES AND RIDERS COMING UP THIS WEEKEND.....

Have a nice day.

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

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Tracey, Belle, Georgia, Nellie, and newborn baby to be, Chief, and so many, many more....keep them close to your hearts and prayers.

Nicanor

He is so gorgeous, the first pic it looks unreal!
Can't wait to hear what Peter thinks of him.
He has some BIG SHOES to fill!

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Ephesians 5-15

Be very careful, then, how you live not as unwise-but as wide, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

Is it not wonderful to know our FOBS...are love, caring, good people!!!!

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sorry met to put but as wise..

Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

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Joan your so right, The FOB's get it!

haven't read anything on board yet from today - just popping in to register my feed-back from the 2-day Larry Craig call-in blitz.

Jon, the dedicated phone aide at Sen. Lugar's office with whom I've established a "working relationship" - am able to email him directly to get breaking info to the Senator's man who's "the guy" on S 311 - hadn't heard about the blitz yet, but reported that both on Tuesday all day, and to date on Wednesday when we spoke, Lugar's ofc rec'd a remarkable number of CONSTITUENT calls in favor of S 311. I'm positive that was not only in this one Senator's office.

I believe the blitz - that included having people call their own non-ccsponsor legislators - indeed had a tremendous impact on the "climate" in DC - and look forward to being able to direct our energies to rehab and rehome so we can stop having to spend money on rescue from the slaughter pipeline.

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all who "see" me here for almost 2 years now, almost every day, know that I don't usually rant, well, I guess today's the day - The First of May -- historic day of revolutions - "May day" - pre-Christian big seasonal holiday worshiping the goddess Maia - currently celebrated in the US as "Law Day" - (don't get me started on what gets spent on elections . . . makes me wanna puke - but I feel the same way about what is wasted on fireworks displays - just my silly way of thinking . . . all that $ up in smoke while people are starving and without medical care - not to mention the situation of the critters we all care for and want to nurture - well SHUT ME UP!

speaking of which:

########### Just catching up from yesterday (dropped out early) - read aome posts that got me going - Sherry, Margie and others upset by the Letterman skit - ruminating on that -

didn't it put the HS issue before a huge national audience?

Maybe we should be thanking him - or am I THAT skewed?

Seriously - that "bit" brought the dirty little secret out in the open - and for that, and stone me if you will, I thank the messenger.

Just my opinion as an entertainer . . .

Now I will shut up and if anybody wants to discuss any of this please do it offline. All my contact info is in my highlighted signature below.

Good Morning All,

Barbaro you live in my Heart.

Good morning wonderful creatures at MHR. Jerri is today the day?

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!

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

Ro & Brady

re the continuing Larry Craig blitz -

after reading new directions for the rest of the week - as constituents, we need to call ALL our own legislators, sponsors as well as non-cosponsors - by "our" I mean the 2 Senators and 1 Rep who represent the district/State where you live. Glad I read those directions or I wouldn't have called Sen. Bayh, which I am about to do.

A little more about the film, A First Saturday in May. I believe this is must buy.

Also, the Hennegan Brothers are going to be on TV a couple times....

. . . click the link below to pre-order today!!!

http://www.neoflix.com/store/hen35/

SEE the Hennegan Brothers' movie promoted this week on THE MARTHA STEWART SHOW and ESPN

Friday, May 2nd - THE MARTHA STEWART SHOW on NBC (check local listings) Friday, May 2nd (4:30 PM EST) - LIVE INTERVIEW W KENNY MAYNE on ESPN'S Derby coverage

HEAR the Hennegan Brothers' movie promoted this week on JIM ROME's nationally syndicated radio program.

Thursday, May 1st (1:30 PM EST) -THE JIM ROME SHOW (check local listings)

READ about the Hennegan Brothers' movie in CINDY ADAMS' nationally syndicated New York Post gossip column.

Friday, May 2nd - NEW YORK POST and other fine American newspapers (check local paper)

Thanks for your support!

Best,

The Hennegan Brothers
http://www.thefirstsaturdayinmay.com

Hello FOBs

I still remember the beautiful Barbaro and shed a tear while watching the 1st Saturday this past weekend. He was really something!

The following is probably a repeat, but I found it an easy way to be heard. All you do is click on the link, fill in and press send.

Have a beautiful spring day all of you FOBs wherever you are!

Donna

Senator Larry Craig - famous for misbehaving in a different kind of stall - is using stall tactics on the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.

His threat to hold up Senate consideration of the bill (S.311 by Sens. Landrieu and Ensign) is putting thousands of horses in danger of ruthless killer buyers who want to buy horses at auction and haul them to Mexico or Canada for a gruesome demise.

Tell your Senator to Stop the Larry Craig Stall.

Please do it today: Follow the link below and send your Senator a message.

http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5270/t/1875/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=197

And please forward this email to 10 of your horse-loving friends, asking them to do the same.

Thanks for all you do to protect horses.

Soraya

Soraya Gheissari
Executive Director
National Horse Protection League

Good Sunny Thursday FOB's,
OMG Nicanor is just breathtaking it runs in the family.

Dear God,
Please bless this wonderful innocent colt who has arrived where he belongs. Look out for him that life is good and Barbaro watches over him with you. Keep him protected from all harm,shine your wonderful white light on him from this day forward.

Nicanor, Welcome home sweet one.

Good Morning Barbaro,
I am carring a heave heart today, I miss you so very much. I love you big boy.

How sick is this! Sorry I don't believe in this.

Now world's first cloned horse gives birth to 'perfectly healthy' foal
Last updated at 12:01pm on 30th April 2008

Comments (1)

The world's first cloned horse has given birth to a foal.

Prometea, cloned in 2003 by Italian professor Cesare Galli, gave birth to Pegasus six weeks ago, the geneticist said.

Professor Galli said that both mare and foal were doing well and added that he planned to create other cloned horses for reproduction.

Speaking from his research institute at Cremona he said: "The foal is called Pegasus. He was born over a month ago and is growing well. "Prometea is also healthy and is showing no difficulties." Pegasus was born on March 17 naturally and with no problems after being conceived by artificial insemination, a common practice among horsebreeders.

Pegasus's father, Abendfurst, is also a Haflinger breed like Prometea.

Prof. Galli said he hoped the birth would ease concerns about the health of cloned animals, sparked by the short lifespan of Dolly the sheep, who died at the age of six.

He added: "Since she was born five years ago, Prometea has turned out to be an absolutely normal animal in excellent health.

"This birth will allay concerns that have always surrounded Prometea, like other clones, and is the final proof of her normality.

"Pegasus shows that cloned animals can grow normally and reproduce in a natural fashion". Prometea's own birth was extraordinary not only because it was the first time a horse had been cloned but also because it was the first time a mammal had given birth to its own clone and exact DNA copy.

Prometea was created using a skin cell from her mother, which was then fused with an empty equine egg and implanted in her mother's uterus.

Prometea was named after Prometheus, the Titan in Greek mythology who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humankind.

Prof. Galli said his method of cloning was easier and more practical than earlier processes, including the one used in the U.S. to clone a mule.

He added that a cloned sttallion called Pieraz, created in 2005, was also expecting his first offspring.

The scientist, who has also cloned pigs and cattle, has been excommunicated by the Catholic Church.

He said: "Pegasus's birth is very important because many of the horses that go into racing are castrated at a young age and so, as adults, cannot reproduce and cannot create a successive generation.

"Cloning is nothing more than a form of assisted fertility and with this we can create clones of champion racehorses who perhaps may never have given birth."

WIND WIND AND MORE WIND:
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Thursday, May 1st... I keep losing the internet, so I must type fast. Which is like asking our old dog Daisy to chew with her mouth closed. Cold winds are rattling the house. 2008 will be remembered as the year of the Winds. So before I am once again booted of the air (the crowd roars) here is a quick replay from yesterday:

The gelding Truck, who recently came to us from a feed lot, was adopted by an event trainer in Vacaville.

The paint gelding Sun Rise was living in Vacaville, and we found him a new home with a family in Winters. A big Thank You to Ryan Andrews for providing the tranportation.

A thoroughbred mare living at a feed lot in Vallejo came to us, and I named her May. She looks to be about 15. A big Thank You to Ryan Andrews for providing the transportation.

We greeted 3 race horses yesterday. A big Thank You to Sandy for providing the transportation. All 3 are geldings, and all 3 are bay. There is Sacred Senor, and I suppose we will call him Senor. Paradise Cove, and for sure we will call him Dice. Crowning Moosa, and around our barn his name is now Moose.

A lady phoned from Kansas to say she has a plane ticket to come see us. Of all the rescue ranches she visits on the internet, the lady has decided to adopt from Tbfriends. Awe shucks...

A lady phoned from New York, and she wants to know what exactly am I doing to stop the shooting of wolves? Huh?

I raked all the poop in the south pasture, and naturally no one drove by to see how sparkling clean it was.

I paid five thousand dollars to fill up the old ranch truck up with gas.

Carls Jrs makes a very good chocolate malt. They use real malt.

Theresa and Monica phoned from Louiville, Kentucky. They were eating at Joes Crab Shack, so I told them to try the fried calamari. Theresa and Monica flew to Kentucky for the big race this Saturday.

Brian Gill phoned from Austin, and for lunch he had fried catfish, it was incredible, and now Brian wants to move there.

Becky Coombs phoned to ask who is gonna be kicked off American Idol. I tell her Jason. Like just about everything else that comes out of my mouth, I was wrong.

Cathy and I had lasagne for dinner. The kind you stick in a microwave and guess the minutes because my glasses were in the old ranch truck, and the printing on the side of the box is so tiny you would need to be Superman to see. Not bad for frozen.

Final barn check, and it was so cold you could almost see your breath. New geldings from the race track are grabbing for my cell phone, hoping to call a cab. And can someone please change the station from love songs by request?

And that was yesterday. Lots of stuff in between, but by now you have already clicked off and moved on to My Space. Enjoy you windy first day of a new month Thursday, and be sure to hug your horses. A crock pot kind of day...

Joe

Top Left: Horses come to us from the race track.

Top Right: Sacred Senor, he is 6, and at the race track he earned decent money.

Bottom Left: Paradise Cove, he is also 6, and as a yearling in Kentucky he sold for 600 grand. A very kind horse.

Bottom Right: A hunk. His name is Crowning Moosa, and he is 4.

Good Thursday Morning, ABR Famblee:)

Reading here that *NICANOR* has shipped to Fair Hill...I am just beyond 'excitled' and tickled the pinkest of PINKS for Mr. Brette to begin forming that SO special BOND...the one that only HE can...:) With Nicanor!!!

I cannot IMAGINE the emotions he might feel:) And I wanna say, I don't think *NICANOR* has any 'big shoes to fill'...I believe THIS boy has HIS OWN SHOES:) I believe he is TRULY 'something especial':) and like the rest of yole...I am on the edge of my SEAT waiting to read all about it!!:)

It is COLD here in these foothills this morning, I have the HEATER on againnnnnnnnn:/ by next week, though, we are forecast for the 80's...that will be nice....let's hear it for some 80's and NOT 90's & 100's yet, PLEASE!

Sandra...I'll be gone most of today, but hoping to see a note from you...when you feel like it and have time:)

Please give *CHIEF* some lovings from his Aunty Lynne....and I never thought of GATORADE...but that's GREAT...and what about Pedia-Sure, too...I think they make little 'pops' that you freeze and they might most certainly be better (packed with electrolytes) than plain ole popsicles:) Good Grief, *CHIEF* has soooooooooo MANY 'Aunty Nurses', doesn't he?????!!!!! :) It's only 'cause we all LOVE HIM SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH:)

Everyone, have a GREAT DAY TODAY!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

the pic of Nicanor getting onto the trailer is what did me in bigtime . . . walking into Peter Brette's arms until Michael Matz gets there. History (horstory?) in the making, and WE ARE HERE.

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

Good Morning Gang.

I agree Lyneeeeeeeeeee. Nicanor is his own self. He probably will have a very unique personality. It's a given that comparisons will be made, but lets all support this boy and respect his accomplishments for what they are - his own. Let's honor and respect him for himself.

Go Nicanor. Be safe always, little (big) fella.

CJ.,
I see a picture of him getting into an empty trailer, where is Peter? He reminds me of Barbaro from behind a bit smaller but the resemblance is incredible.

at MHR - names have been selected for PMU mare Jerri's forthcoming foal - who will be Nellie's living legacy - (we recently learned that Jerri is Nellie's daughter)

Nellie's Dream ("Dreamer") if a colt

Nellie's Hope ("Hope") if a filly

(remember last year how we waited for Rosie and Misty? remember life before the Diva and Vlad? [pet names for the MHR babies]

Don't forget marestare is up and running and awaiting another miracle baby about to be born in a stable.

Peter is waiting for him at the other end of the trip.

Dogs and Gatorade. When I travelled all over the country doing nursing, with my dog Lucky, I kept a small dish in the car and a bottle of Gatorade. Every now and then I'd squirt some in his dish. It seemed to help him from the stress of being in the car 8-10 hours at a time. Just don't overdue it. It has a tendency to cause the hershey squirts. :(

Good Morning all FOB's, Baby B & now Nicanor!!

Thank you Soraya - I have gone in and sent an email & fax & had my family do the same. I also called Senator Craig's office & urged he pass the bills. I hope we can make a difference. We have to save the horses!

I am very excited now that Nicanor is "home" @ Fair Hill...I do not think he has big shoes to fill ... he is his own horse & he will forge his own way, but I am hopeful he can meet or exceed his brothers talent. I pray he will be free from injuries in the process.

We love you Nicanor & will be with you all the way!

Hugs to all....Debbie

Just went over to the MHR threads (Rosie/Misty & Apple-Jerri-Nellie Watch) to post my Comment about MHR, and found this pic - PLEASE look at this pic - both babies "all growd up" - not sure when this was taken, think it's recent. earlier posts on that thread will probably give more info.

Look at the MHR babies:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=6053.52499

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Margieeeeeeeeee:) *YES*!!!!

I went and saw the pics!!! :) Don't Dynaformer and La Ville Rouge just make the BEST LOOKING BABES???? GOD!!! THEY ARE JUST *AWESOME* looking KIDDDDS!!! :)

O.K., I gotta zoooooooom:/

P.S. Maybe Pedia-Sure would be 'easier' on the doggys digestive systems...'cause it is made for young children?? Maybe that would be better for *CHIEF*...

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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CJ

I believe that that picture was either taken last September or maybe at Christmas.

Ro & Brady

"Kindness and compassion towards all living beings is a mark of a civilized society. Racism, economic deprival, dog fighting and cock fighting, bullfighting and rodeos are all cut from the same defective fabric: violence. Only when we have become nonviolent towards all life will we have learned to live well ourselves." - Cesar Chavez, civil rights and labor leader, founder of the United Farm Workers

Thanks for that link CJ. Vlad and Diva are adorable, and the dog was even getting into the act.

P.S. The western spring winds are horrific. I'm sure MHR is getting them as well. The noise kept me up all night, and the dogs wouldn't even go out this morning. They just stood at the door, ears flapping, but they wouldn't go out. 60MPH winds are forecasted until 10PM. I hope the MHR cam doesn't get knocked out.

CJ - you are right - there are other ways to "see" things. Perhaps the Letterman "skit" was or could be "helpful." We know that there was reaction to it ..........the aucience was quiet - and likely not the response Letterman was seeking. I did not get to the web site yet - good idea - perhaps a "thank you" will provide an opportunity to say much more than a reprimand would have !!

Sherry

Sherry, a negative could be turned into a positive. If we post thank you's to him for exposing this no matter how it was ment, we get our message out to the public. Just thinking.

"God's Wonders In Rainbows"

From God's Loving Heart
The Most Beautiful Rainbow Barbaro
His Wings Of Love Glowing
God's Light Of Love Shining On Nicanor
Bringing Many Special Blessings
Divine Hope
Barbaro Looking From Above
Beautiful Visions
Beautiful Creations
Barbaro's Halo Is Glowing So, So So Beautifully
All The Colors Of The Rainbow
The Circle Of Love
In Hearts
In Roses
In Halos
The Circle Of Angels
Barbaro's Famblee Of So, So So Beautiful Angels Here
Divine Inspiration
The Rainbow Of God's Wonders
God's Treasures
God's Beauty
Glowing.......

8......Halos......Two Hearts......Connected In Love.......Barbaro's Rainbow......

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

Affirmed Prayers.....
God And The Angels Are With You.....

Affirmed Blessings.....
Nicanor......

Angel Barbaro Is With You.......

Affirmed

mike c.,
If you are here, do you think Pyro will run his heart out with his tongue sticking out? Just visualizing what could be. ;) I like him!

I learned when calling in to Clinton's about Craig/S311 that she is a co-sponsor on S294--the downer bill....yay Hills.

Combine our HS and Downed Animal Calls today (IMO)

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=22876.1

Please go there for an HSUS email action alert for National Downed Animal Protection call-in day today THURSDAY May 1, in support of two House Bills and two Senate Bills re humane treatment of animals in the slaughter industry.

My take: [crossposting excerpt from my post 2 at the above DB thread]

I just made my 3 calls [re the Downed Animals], and at the same time talked to the aides about our anti HS bills. Got the same [HSUS] alert that you did, with my legislators' phone numbers right in the email.

IMO we can make our anti HS call AT THE SAME TIME we make the call about the downed animals - it emphasizes that WE HAVE NO OTHER AGENDA. IMO calling about both at the same time and mentioning that, gets the point across. As I just wrote to one of my friends,

Hey - today is also national call-in day for Downed Animals - and I think it is good to tell our legislators, I am calling about two issues today - animals I eat, and animals I don't eat, haha. Pushing S 311/HR 503 while also pushing two House and two Senate Bills re treatment of animals in the "legit" slaughter industry. That way we are emphasizing to the legislators, that the anti horse slaughter people HAVE NO OTHER AGENDA re other "farm" animals . . .

... the HSUS downed animal email ... has this good link [remove space]

https:// community.hsus.org/humane/leg-lookup/search.html

for looking up federal legislators; gonna use that in my mass email re our Bills today.

Welcome home Nicanor, you will be loved for who you are and what you bring to us! As Renee said so wonderfully please God protect him and make his life a happy one. I am so excited for Michael and Peter, Nicanor will be loved and Barbaro will be proud! And he is beautiful.....

FOB $1-$5 Alive Drive

We are raising $100 for Another Chance 4 Horses. The money will be used to pay down their feed bill at Reifsnyders Feedstore. We need $77 more.

The easiest way to give through paypal is to go to their site:

http://www.ac4h.com/

Then go to the donation link at the top left corner ( highlighted in yellow) and click. It will take you to the donation links for Paypal.

The snail mail address is:

Another Chance 4 Horses, Inc.

166 Station Rd.

Bernville Pa 19506

Cheryl Hanna kindly came to the thread and clarified their need. So everyone will know what their change is being used for.

Remember $1-$5 by snail mail. Group donations welcome. Paypal at least $1.50 to $6.00 to cover all fees. We are asking for your pocket change, not your gas money.

Please report your donation on the "FOB $1-$5 Alive Drive" thread in discussion.

Thank-you!

Margie

It's back, "mature swingers" LOL you have to be kidding with the FOB's. Where's Windy and Alex!

Thanks that was fast!

Nicanor arrived at Fair Hill this morning; he is like Barbaro always looking at the camera. Little bit of a ham I’d say. Be still my heart! What a horse!

Senator Johnny Isakson's office of is considering whether to support S311 and wants to hear from his constituents.

PLEASE CONTACT him everyday. A zip code in Georgia:

31794, Tifton, GA.

TOLL FREE: 800 828 0498

Jim Coarse pic of Nicanor

Must see!

May 1 Cherokee Devotional [sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk]

A country road in May hums with activity. Bees comb the clover fields for nectar. Buttercups and dayflowers open to the sun and a mockingbird sets out to mimic every sound it has ever heard--even the baby chick. Wild onions and pink verbena share space and the buttery blooms of buffalo peas nod in spring breezes. Only now the air has warmed to the sun and the plants and leaves of oaks grow so much overnight that the sky closes like a cocoon. Now is the time to slow down and enjoy the minute changes as they come hourly, the scents, the roadsides filled with new plants, and the green hills and valleys. They come quickly, the di ga ne tli yv s di, changes, that sometimes mature before we see the difference. If we are not careful, our clouded thought and vision shut it out until we have missed the best part.

This brings rest to my heart. I feel like a leaf after a storm, when the wind is still.

Petalasharo

Hello all on this day of happy news about Nicanor,

I need some advice about a horse that trips. This has been going on for a few years but is of more concern now because he is being cantered more and that's when he falls into the wall or falls on his front ankles. He shows no symptoms of the usual equine neurological disorders (EPM, etc., illness or injury, abnormality, or personality change. He's an 18-year-old Arab gelding trained to Training Level Dressage. The sweetest boy with lovely gaits. This tripping (for lack of a better word) happens rarely but is worrying us, especially since it may affect his fate. I would appreciate any input, any experiences anyone has had or heard of. I have Googled equine neuro disorders and muscular-skeletal disorders but haven't found much of anything helpful. Could he simply be a clumsy boy? I am planning to have a vet examine him.

Thanks and love to all!

DEBBIE L.A. -

Thanks for the link to Nicanor's arrival. He is GORGEOUS!!!!

Hoping he will be safe in the future.

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CATHERINE -

I hope someone can help you. Wish people would be as caring as you are about this little guy.

Reposted from yesterday: They gently sent her out, on April 29th.

RIP, Magnificent TERLINGUA.

Go in Love and Honor, to Thisgoodplace. Our hearts go with you.

Your Fob Fren, O

Hay frens. Help a girl out here...Nicanor. How do you pronounce his name? Nick-an-or? Nigh-can-or? I don't believe I have ever heard anyone say his name out loud.

Thank you very much. He sure is a big fella, isn't he. I wish him the best, whatever that may hold for him.

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OtherLyn

They gently sent her out, on April 29th.

TERLINGUA, what happend to her? She is a daughter of Big Red right?

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Kathy in SC
Nicanor how do you pronounce his name?
I think it's Nick-an-or.

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CATHERINE

Yes someone will help you, lots of FOB's are not here right now!

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Socorro
Good to see you!

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Debbie L.A.

Those pics of Nicanor are something else. He certainly likes the camera :)

Ro & Brady

Catherine check HYPERKALEMIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS

Nicanor in his new leather halter with his name on it, just love the name plate on his stall in Ducktape! LOL Is that Peter in the blue jacket and no hat? We only see the back of his head. He is taking off the old halter, and puting on the leather one.

Definition

Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis

is associated with elevated levels of potassium in the bloodstream. The disorder causes occasional episodes of muscle weakness.

Causes

The cause of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis is believed to be a genetic muscle disease. In most cases it is inherited directly (from parent to child); in other cases, it occurs randomly in a family group.

The disorder involves attacks of muscle weakness or paralysis, alternating with periods of normal muscle function. Attacks usually begin in early childhood. Multiple daily attacks are possible.

Attacks typically last only 1 to 2 hours, but can sometimes last as long as a day. They tend to occur while resting after exercise or exertion. Attacks may also be triggered by exposure to cold, or by eating small amounts of potassium.

Unlike other forms of periodic paralysis (such as familial periodic paralysis and thyrotoxic periodic paralysis), hyperkalemic periodic paralysis is not associated with low potassium in the bloodstream (serum potassium). In fact, there may be normal or high levels of potassium in the bloodstream during and between attacks. The condition may be termed "normokalemic periodic paralysis" if potassium is normal during attacks.

Glucose and insulin administration, which trigger attacks of other forms of periodic paralysis, do not trigger attacks of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. Giving potassium, which is used to treat weakness associated with the other disorders, worsens the weakness in this case.

The serum potassium levels are usually not at the level that would be expected to cause paralysis. The potassium level may remain normal or only very slightly elevated. It is thought that the disorder is caused by problems with the muscle cell wall and the way the body controls electrolyte levels in the cell (electrolytes are molecules, such as sodium and potassium, that are capable of carrying an electrical current.

Weakness most commonly affects the muscles of the arms and legs. Heart arrhythmias may occasionally develop during attacks. Although muscle strength is initially normal between attacks, repeated attacks may eventually cause progressive and persistent muscle weakness between attacks.

Risks include a family history of periodic paralysis. Attacks may be triggered by fasting. Attacks seldom occur during exercise but may be triggered by rest following exercise.

Disorders such as hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, which cause intermittent episodes of paralysis as their primary effect, are uncommon. More commonly, an intermittent episode of paralysis or weakness is a symptom of another disorder.

Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis occurs in approximately 1 in every 100,000 people. Men are affected more often than women and usually have more severe symptoms.

Symptoms

Weakness/paralysis
Most commonly located in the shoulders and hips
Arms and legs may also be involved
Occurs intermittently
May occur on awakening
May be triggered by rest after exercise
May be triggered by fasting
May be triggered by exposure to cold
May be triggered by eating small amounts of potassium
Usually lasts for less than 2 hours
Return to normal strength between attacks
Normal alertness during attacks (no confusion or loss of consciousness)
Exams and Tests

The health care provider may suspect hyperkalemic periodic paralysis based on a family history of the disorder. Other clues to the disorder are symptoms that come and go and normal or high results of a potassium test. The health care provider will also run tests to rule out other disorders as the cause of intermittent weakness.

Between attacks, examination is normal. During an attack, the following may be observed:

Reflexes may be decreased or absent
Weakness is flaccid (loose) rather than spastic (tight)
Weakness is greater in proximal muscle groups (near the body, such as shoulders and hips) than in distal groups (away from the body, such as arms and legs)
Attacks are not triggered by tests that reduce serum potassium (such as giving insulin and glucose), but may be triggered by giving potassium. Serum potassium is normal or high during attacks and may be normal or high between attacks.

Treatment

The goals of treatment are relief of acute symptoms and prevention of further attacks.

Attacks are seldom severe enough to require emergency treatment. However, weakness can become worse with repeated attacks, so treatment to prevent the attacks should occur as soon as possible.

Glucose or other carbohydrates (sugars) given during an attack may reduce the severity. Intravenous calcium or diuretics such as furosemide may be needed to stop sudden attacks. Intravenous glucose and insulin cause potassium to move into the cell and may reduce weakness without a loss of total body potassium.

A high-carbohydrate diet may be recommended.

Acetazolamide, a medication that prevents attacks of familial periodic paralysis, is also effective in preventing attacks of hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. Thiazide diuretics such as chlorothiazide are also effective and have fewer side effects than acetazolamide.

Outlook (Prognosis)

Sometimes attacks disappear later in life on their own. However, chronic attacks generally result in progressive muscle weakness that is present even between attacks.

Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis responds well to treatment. Treatment may prevent, and may even reverse, progressive muscle weakness.

Debbie,
Where are those pics?

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Renee...

I think that he'll run huge on Saturday. May not win by 6 1/2, but he'll get the jobb done in a race where I think the Superfecta will pay over 100k.

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Renee

Time stamped May 1, 2008 6:09 PM
But Alex has posted it on the top of the page now!

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Ro & Brady
Yes he is something else. He certainly likes the camera :)remind you of someone? LOL.

Chief ate his can of prescription dog food this morning. He seems to be doing okay today but is still very listless and sleeps a lot. I suppose its going to take time. Of course, he still is having a problem with his back legs and sometimes sways when he walks. But hey hes here and he is walking. He sends a message to his friend Murphy "you can share my nilla wafers anytime you want to-just move on in with us." also, to his friend Nikita "hope you are feeling better and be sure to eat a lot of nilla wafers because they make everything better."I am so excited about having so many friends and people who care about me and love me-you see I didnt have a very good start in life at least for the first few months-I was hungry and scared and people hit me and I finally lived in a ditch and then one day my person stopped and I came here. I was quite a handful as I hated people and was terrified of them. It took quite a while to trust peeps but hay look at me now. All yole are my friends and I love each and every one of you. My person said she will check in with yole later. Your friend, Chief

oooooooooooh Debbie, I didn't see all of those. I looked at one and I was a gonner, I cried all the way through. He looks so much like Barbaro, his eyes are just as beautiful and he has his expressions. I have to collect myself.

Thanks!

Dear God,
Please bless sweet Chief,help him heal so he will be well again. Please bless his special mom too.

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Thanks Socorro, Renee, and Debbie! I skipped over HPP in my search, confusing it with a genetic disorder that afflicts certain Quarter Horses. I will study your information, Renee. He is not my horse but one I used to ride and am very fond of.

Thank you, Thank you for sharing those
wonderful photos of Nicanor. A Very Special
Day!!

Darcy

Catherine,
Let us know what you find out. I hope he will be OK.

Veterinary Notes for Horse Owners: New Revised Edition of the Standard Work for More Than 100 Years by Captain M. Horace Hayes and Roy Knightbridge

Excellent book!

Chief, I am glad you are feeling better. Please get well soon so you can take care of that wonderful person of yours. Prayers for Chief and Sandra.

Thanks, Renee! I think I have an older version of that book -- tome, actually. Wonderfully British.

Catherine

EXTRA THURSDAY 5/01 NATIONAL TARGET LIST (HAHS)

Today's extra HAHS list is posted below and at this DB thread:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=22958.1

Stress importance of cosponsoring & getting S 311/HR 503 to a vote.

Heads-Up - per Daryl Smoliak's feedback/request: Ask the Sens who may support (plan to vote for) S 311 but don't want to cosponsor, to send a brief "letter of support" to Sen Mary Landrieu, sponsor of the Senate Bill. Similarly - ask Reps in that position re HR 503, to send such a "letter of support" to Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky, sponsor of the House 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 above.

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

800-828-1887

800-614-2803

You know the drill - don't address this list until AFTER you have followed today's ABR/AAHS 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Rhetorial Question Du Jour:
ANY EXTRA TIME/ENERGY/PASSION FOR THE HORSES? Here is today's (Thursday 5/01/08) 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."

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

Thursday 5/01 Extra HAHS List - 

Prior HS History - These are all Reps new to the 110th, either elected in Nov. 2006 or recently in special elections. (See CJ's notes below.) Their votes on HR 249 (if they were around when it was voted on) are shown below.

IMO - thank those who voted YES on HR 249 and remind that it only applies to WILD equines and we still need HR 503 for the rest of them and to end export.

CALIFORNIA (2nd part)
-Representative Laura Richardson - Note from CJ - elected via Special Election, August 21, 2007- She has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton for President - remind her office that Hillary
is a cosponsor of HR 503 (anybody know Richardson replaced?)
Fax: 202-225-7926 Phone: 202-225-7924
2233 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-0537

CONNECTICUT
Representative Joe Courtney (Y on 249)
Fax: 202-225-4977 Phone: 202-225-2076
215 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-0702

FLORIDA
Representative Ron J. Klein (Y on 249)
Fax: 202-225-8398 Phone: 202-225-3026
313 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-0922

GEORGIA
Representative Hank Johnson (Y on 249)
Fax: 202-226-0691 Phone: 202-225-1605
1133 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-1004

Representative Dr. Paul C. Broun, Jr. - an MD specializing in housecalls (!) elected July 17, 2007 in a special run-off election to replace Rep. Charlie Norwood (R-Ga.), who died of cancer on February 13, 2007. Sworn in July 25, 2007 (not around to vote on HR 249).
Fax: 202-226-0776 Phone: 202-225-4101
2104 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-1009

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

Pls email me potlucky@sbcglobal.net re specific details re your HAHS contacts, i.e., what concerns an aide expressed, whether they told you the legislator "supports" the bill, or that they only consider input from constitutents, or that he/she doesn't cosponsor due to a committee or leadership position, anything like that. I'll forward to our strategy experts; this feedback factors in to future plans.

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)

Hay Famblee

Alex, many thanks to you and especially to Jim Coarse for the magnificent photos of Nicanor. Geez I wish I could have been there, but the photos are almost as good as being there. What a spectacular boy. He's all about everything around him, isn't he? Can't wait to see how he grows. Thank you again. He looks so very promising. He's already stolen a whole bunch of hearts.

###Sandra, so happy to hear that Chief is improving. Slowly but surely. Eating is GOOD. very good. Prayers will continue.

###Catherine, I think you are referring to HYPP, a neurological disease all connected to QH's from the Impressive line. Bad disease, but manageable. Hopefully we'll see it die out in our lifetime, unless those who continue to breed without testing get away with it.

HYPP

DANG IT blue link challenged. Catherine, if you just type those initials into your browser you'll find tons of stuff about it. You might also try www.VIN.com or try www.UCDavis.com/equinehealth or www.CSUVeterinaryschool/equinehealth

####Catherine ( sorry was so blinded in my enthusiasm about Nicanor i forgot something ) Arabs are sometimes affected by Wobblers' so that might bear investigation. Without seeing him it sounds as though he might just need a good check of his feet. Hope that's all it is :)

Cheryl,
My post at 7:16 PM. HYPP definition.

For all of you Neil Diamond fans out there, he is scheduled to be on the TODAY show tomorrow (Friday). A perfect way to end the week.

Thanks, Cheryl! I had hoped that Wobblers afflicted only youngsters (but Arabs do mature later than some breeds). Obviously, I need guidance from wise and practical FOBs like you!

He is coming to CT in August. He puts on a fabulous concert.

Sorry Renee Missed that COMPLETELY! that's a great resource

Goodnight Barbaro

We love you...we miss you...thank you for your sweet spirit....

Goodnight Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL....Let us push Sen. Craig.

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

Have a nice evening.

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Thank you Alex.
Thank you Tim and Fair Hill.
Our precious Fallen Angels...we are here.

Please remember Nellie, MHR, Tracey, Belle, Georgia, and many others in your prayers.

Thanks Cheryl! I'm glad it was a good one.

I don't mean to show off but I first saw Neil Diamond at a benefit picnic for the McGovern-Shriver ticket (yes, I'm old) at the Shriver estate in Maryland. Lots of lawn. He mingled with the crowd (just regular folks) afterwards and I got photos and an autograph (all of which I gave to my brother who was a bigger fan than I was at the time >sigh

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PLEASE...IF ANYONE CAN.. on the db......There is a chocolate lab...that needs a very special home...its body is bigger than its head...but it heart is bigger than the universe...

Can anyone help this sweet baby?

thank you...

Hay all - just thinking about the Derby and checking in.

Hay Chris !! :)

Good Night Everyone,

Catherine...Lucky Girl!

Barbaro I love you, you must be so proud of your brother. He is where you were.

Nicanor sleep well tonight handsome. You are in the best hands you could be in. God Bless and keep you always.

Called Craigs office again. Had to put me on hold for a few minutes. The aide was very nice. Does anyone know what Craigs reason is for putting the hold on???

To all......

Go here to see the Churchhill Downs Statue model.

Really cool

http://www.churchilldowns.com/node/1258

WOW, THE JACKSON'S DEFINITELY HAVE GREAT TASTE IN ARTISTS -- WITH THE ARTIST CHOSEN FOR THE BARBARO STATUE & THOSE PHOTOS OF NICANOR WERE JUST PHENOMENAL!!

GREAT BLOG ALEX, THERE ARE A HANDFUL OF GREAT HORSES THIS YEAR. I'M NOT SO SURE PYRO IS GOING TO WIN ANYMORE -- SORRY STEVE :>)!! I REALLY LIKE COLONIAL JOHN TOO. IF ANYONE CAN BREAK FROM THAT 20 POST POSITION, IT'S DEFINITELY BIG BROWN!!

HAVE A GREAT EVENING EVERYONE, KEEP BELLE & TRACEY FROM LEGACY IN YOUR PRAYERS-

LOVE,
CHERYL
:>)

Catherine in MN--

This may not help at all, but we bought a pony--Welch/Connamara cross, about 12 years old--who would occasionally trip in the training ring and go down on his knees. It seemed to be due to laziness and inattention. We had the farrier to trim him short and set him back on his heels, and also we made sure he was fully awake and attentive while he was working. This solved the problem. He had a wonderful calm disposition and taught many children to ride before he passed on at age 35.

Good luck!
Flicka

Hay, FOB's!

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Saw the statue and am ecstatic. Its going to be sooooo AWESOME. OK, now I'm saving my pennies to be at Churchill Downs next year...we have to make it a day we'll long remember.

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Jim Coarse, your pictures of Nicanor are stunning. What a beautiful horse. Its the eyes...

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Today was up at the ranch. Willow and I each received a beautiful pencil drawing and poem that was created the day Casey died. There are only 3 copies in existence - the third was kept by the woman who created it. I miss her...and Perseus.

What a day.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

JUST AN FYI FOR YOU HORSE RACING FANS, ON ESPN AT 7PM EST, AFFIRMED-ALYDAR IS GOING TO BE ON SPORTS CENTURY -- IT'S THE ESPN CLASSICS. I LOVE WATCHING THOSE!! :>)

LOVE,
CHERYL
:>)

may 1, 2008
A NEW GEOGRAPHY

the flow of time

coincidence?
of Barbaro's voyage to interment at churchill downs today
as NIcanor will arrive at fair hill and the song continues
in a new way

gently quielty filled wiht the myriad of hands
and skill
and wisdom from every level..of the trade

copper,wood thin long leaves
leaves,everglades will change to a landscape of fluffy cherry and apple trees, pine oak
the scene, the smells
are different
as the driver speeds to the upper reaches of maryland farm land

he sees it all
he does know
something
is changing and he is calm
assured

i bet they miss him already
down there in the everglades ..life muffled and a apart from the roar of urban life

look at the quality of
how the groom leads him in to the van,
taking the possibility of a stumble in his own shoulders
way ahead of it ever happening

i love the way he is speaking to his charge
in the unwords of that picture

Nicanor walks steady onto the slightly tilted upgrade plank
covered perfectly in chips..

he has that joyful confidence that is quiet
.wrapped already in a faith of the two leggeds..

it is all in the details.--from far away even
it looks feels --just right
.that wonderful couple
know what they love
and know how to nurture and create a foundation for a horse to blossom in any direction

timing of--a personal snap--
the deep kindness in ernie;s eyes
on her you tube story
of how she became a barbaro fan

i bet many of us could sit in that chair too
we may recognize her passion as our own..

..the forum fills with tales of rescues and interventions
that are creatively solved..
dozens step up to handle an impossible abandonment of LA PINTA ..amazing grace re visiTED
cruelty to the max and every one
finds the flow

BARBARO
she was heard
thank you'
to many unheard
but felt out there ..well done well done.
we saw it ..we speak for her tragic suffering
..now

some wonderful energy
filters through these photographs we received last night
of Nicanor making his next journey
to fair hill

i am transformed by the sweet innocence of this horse
and his florida groom
who maybe vveils his private sorrow ..i will miss him he thinks
shoves his feelings down to do his job to the T .
.just giving him a very clear pat .
.goodbye
not indulging in what he may truly be feeling

to help him move forward
..show no sorrow to the horse but faith in the next step

those sparkling white ankle wraps
woven
around his ankles perfectly
from very present hands
.
.his halter taped
..not one thing done thoughtlessly or in haste
every one present
doing their own part to the best of their ability
..no qualms or second guessing
in a chain of command that is firm in knowledge and care
passion for the horse and its voice-
splendid justice ..splendid indeed
peep say the little birds wathching the whole scene infold

remember john henry and his birds..?>
how they kept him company and ate what he dropped?/ hahha

peter waiting for the van
breakfast a bit different today, i am sure
..a new story unfolding
a new chance to pour from deep
love
.
.the horses will hear the wheels coming up the drive
-soft purring of the big engine.
you can rest assured
eveyrone;s chores will be done by five thrty pm
all will be on hand.. choreographed to the second.
.
time will suspend for a split second
as the door opens
and that noble head
his brothers' markings uniquely blended into his very own persona
.
what will eduardo feel .

just re watched the derby
and there he is
eduardo runnng jumpng alonside edgar and barbaro
in between dozens of people trying to get close
.such a race
such a legacy
nicanor to be met today on his own ground

soul

you see love in the detail

his upright ears and eyes pointing forward .
.bring it on birng it on

the other barns will whisper back and forth
here he is here he is

a second chance for me to review and contemplate
the qualities of the story i embraced and love
love
unfolding with my own life

HOW TO DO ONE;S JOB on EARTH IN JUST THE BEST WAY
TO LIVE ONE;S LIFE AT FULL TILT THE BEST..

and behind the detail

of the woodchips leading to the loading van
the old fashioned travelling van
the kind
with air flowing through
,spacious
yes of horse history in the wood and steel walls
of dreams and hopes
sweat and hay

the kind groom.slips into the background.
.but has left a deep impression of faith deliverd to NIcanor
and many others in his care.

his faded cotten blue shirt
damp from the effort to attend to every detail
as he loads him on

NIcanor
walks as if listening..
a moment of sadness? maybe in the quiet of the trip.
.for a split second..

to say goodbye to his childhood

the everglades and the soft bird sounds
soon to be augmented by fresher air not heavy with a tropical sun
as much a canadian well
carrying farm scents
woods of pine and oak

they are waiting
not a crumb on his new stall floor
..five thirty will come .
.the air will be suspended for that one moment
when the new groom makes eye contact and delivers NIcanor to his feed bucket life peter.....stands to listen and wait
imagine in his heart..

may the glory of hope
shine on them all
and for us

A NEW GEOGRAPHY

may the derby on saturday
be safe and full of joy for the ones that are running
..may all come home safely

the horse.
their souls-- the gleam of their coats
feet attached to broad chests of great muscles
there
in the mystery of their huge hearts

i find such blessing

bless every one and every one bless

martita

## Fren DebbieLA (our own little Southern Belle):

The great and legendary TERLINGUA was released into the pure white light of Thisgoodplace, on April 29, (our Beloved's birthday), due to infirmities of old age.

She lived a racehorse's dream. Her glory is great. Her legacy is legend.

Her life is what I would desire for every beauty born.

She was blessed and loved. Pure beauty and heart, she was. Her influence, and blood lives on.

She is with BARBARO and all of our beloveds now. Her passing is a bittersweet blessing to aspire to.

Thanks, Dear Fren, for asking. You have been the only one here to share a comment on the news of this great one's passing.

Your FOB Fren, O

###More for DebbieLA":

Yes...TERLINGUA is the daughter of (her daddy, SECRETARIAT and (her mom, CRIMSON SAINT.

She is the dam of STORM CAT, and the great champion filly,CHAPEL OF DREAMS.

She has been a tremendous influence on modern TB heritage.

She deserves a place in the hearts of the FOBs.

Your FOB Fren, O

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OTHERLYN - reposting from April 29th (bear in mind the timestamp is way off)...

Rest in peace, TERLINGUA, and may light perpetual shine upon you. I hope your long life was happy and healthy, and I feel in my heart that your esteemed father will welcome you with open hooves at the gates of Equine Heaven.

Posted by: Nancy in CT at April 30, 2008 2:05 AM

The statue is perfect.

Nicanor is stunning

### Martita, your very best..thank you..

##Oh, Fren Nancy in CT:

I missed your April 30th post.

I should have known that you would add to TERLINGUA's honors, here in Barbaronation.

We all do get busy, and this board is fraught with vast need and interest.

Thank you for your kind tribute to this magnificent beauty.

Her father and mother, have nickered and snoofed her onto the great green running plain for a joyous welcoming romp.

Thank you for adding your heartsong to her tribute.

Your FOB Fren, O

Update on Erin

A slow day for Erin and blood work tomorrow.

Spirit at MHR Today

Ro & Brady

Hay, FOB's!

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Need to ask a collective favor for prayers/white light/healing energy/protection for Willow (the owner of "the boys") and me. Something happened at the ranch today...something neither Willow or I was prepared to handle because it was totally outside of our experience - we had to rely on intuition to resolve this. We had to destroy something that carried a lot of dense (what some people call negative) energy.

I don't want to go into detail here. If anybody would like to know the situation, please e-mail me privately. We're not angry, we weren't fearful. We sent the density to God to transform.

The boys are OK. I went into the medicine wheel afterwards and lay down. Windy came in the circle and stayed with me for a while. Illusion was close by, Stormy stayed by the fence.

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Got a lovely e-mail from Mike Rea...guess who he saw today???? NICANOR!!! He was THERE!!!! What a treat that must have been for him...

Thank you all...

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

A wild an crazy day here, mostly because I had to take my older kitty to the vet. "153" was named such because we adopted her from our fire station, #153.

She is going to be 11 years old, not that old for indoor kitty. She has lost three pounds this year, down from 9 pounds to 6 pounds, so it was time to get her checked out.

Of course, being the DRAMA QUEEN, she got so upset in the car that she vomited everywhere! I had her in a carrier, but the projectile vomit went right through the front bars all over the truck.

I wasn't very happy when I arrived.

They did some blood work on her, results tomorrow. I suspect a thyroid problem, quite common in older kitties.

She doesn't need a candle group yet! I will keep you all posted and let you know what I hear tomorrow.

">Baby B this Glorious Day

">BABY B

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BARB AZ - IF 153 has thyroid issues and IF she is as much of a hellion about taking pills as my Princess Maizie Lee was, ask your vet about the liquid meds. It is formulated in TX (among other places), comes in a variety of flavors (Maizie liked chicken), is very inexpensive and is shipped overnight...it was a BLESSING to us!

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Thank you, Nancy. I will remember to ask about it. She IS a HELLION!

What a day. Beautiful, wonderful pictures of Nicanor, and the prospects of his future. I can't wait to hear more.

And the statue of our boy, B, all fours off the ground, flying at Churchill Downs forever.

Thank you Alex for this wonderful place you have created.

Lisa in Colorado

What a day here.

Nicanor to his new home.

The statue (clay model) of Barbaro revealed.

And then Vlad and Diva in Pink 8 'Racing Silks'.

And Jerri loving the attention from the peoples.

A strong reminder of all that's been done here, all we've gone through together. Quite a bit. It still amazes me. Almost 2 years worth.

Tomorrow I head into town to St. Francis de Assisi church in Ranchos de Taos. I will light a candle for each horse in the Derby. We take our pets to this church every year to be blessed by the Priest.

Good Night Famblee.

Barbaro's trainer, Michael Matz, attended the ceremony and said he was proud that Barbaro's final resting place would be in such a visible location, near the spot of his most heralded triumph.

"He had so many people that he touched, and they're making it possible that the people can be in touch with him," Matz said.

I also read it will be the first time an equine statue will show all 4 hooves off the ground. Barbaro will be buried underneath the statue.

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BARB - even with the liquid, I still had to "swaddle" Maizie in a towel, immobilizing those front paws, held her on her back like a human baby, and then gently "coaxed" her mouth open and a quick squirt...but no chance of expelling the meds like with a pill, and after a while she became accustomed to the routine!

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MARGIE - what a beautiful idea to light a candle for each Derby entrant. I realize that we all have our favorite(s), but all that really matters to me is that they are all SAFE!!!

Thank you for your thoughtfulness!

Nancy

Michael Matz is back at Churchill Downs. Matz trained Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro before the horse's eventual fatal injury in the 2006 Preakness. Barbaro remains in the minds of racing fans.

"A guy who never called me in my life called me and said it was Barbaro's birthday," Matz said. "That horse touched so many lives. It's just amazing."

Kathy,
It sounded as though Jill and John Stephens were saying, "Nick uh nor," when they talked about him at Beauty's Haven on Saturday.
KLB

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Nancy, it reminds of the email I got once describing the difference between giving a dog a pill and giving a cat a pill. I'll have to go look for it. It is hysterical !

Martita, that was beautiful. Thank you.

Hay Famblee:)

Home....been here awhile....as I came up my walk, arms loaded...what do I SEE??? A RATTLESNAKE....all stretched out 'lazing in the sun'...except for he shouldn't be on MY walkway to my front door...no!no!no!...Not coiled...stretched out.....I checked first, hoping he might have just been a Gopher snake..NOPE...the rattles were a DEFINITE indication :-O He had his tail picked up off the pavers...shaking it at me!!!!

I came up the stairs, giving Mr. Snake a 'wide berth'....called THREE neighbormen BEFORE I found one at HOME!!! Went back o'side to wait for the MAN with the shovel!!! Snake was GONE...OMG!! I nearly lost my mind...but we found him..'hiding' near a large cement 'basket' I plant flowers in around Mother's Day!!!

I felt kinda bad he killed him....but we have so many Rattlesnakes here...and I am fine with them when they are in the 'wild'...but NOT in my YARD!!! So, he's in the freezer...I'll bury his head in a few days....very deep into the ground so no 'critters' find him and ingest...that would be BAD for the critter:(

I missed SO MUCH EXCITEMENT here today!!!

Nicanor's pictures are just AMAZING....:) Isn't he just MAGNIFICENT??? Bless his HORSEY HEART!!! He will be running on the same track surfaces his brother ran on....of course, he has no idea...because HE IS HIS OWN HORSE:) I thought of Peter and Michael Matz today...I felt my face SMILING while imagining Peter seeing Nicanor...touching him....talking to him!! Gosh:) How WONDERFUL for everyone there!! And for *NICANOR*, too:)

The statue of *BARBARO* is quite SOMETHING:)
'LARGER THAN LIFE'...Just like OUR BOY:) How VERY appropriate....:)

Marita....Thank You!! Sooooooo beauuuuuutiful!

Sandra!!!:) I am happy to read that *CHIEF* ate his food again today!!! *MURPHY* is all packed up and READY TO COME LIVE THERE....he heard Nilla Wafers and grabbed some of his favorite toys and his doggy bed...and he's waiting by the front door!!! lol! lol! lol!

Seriously, Sandra....I am VERY happy to know 'our' *CHIEF* is doing A-OK!!! Please give him a little AuntyLynneLoving for me:)

And last, but CERTAINLY not LEAST:) I read that *MIKE REA* was there when *NICANOR* arrived....I just 'tellya' Famblee.....:) THAT really made my face SMILLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEE 'alotsa'....that is just the *BOMB* as far as news goes this day:)

Well.....I'm going to go 'flake out' awhile, I'm KNACKERED!! Everyone, have a WONDERFUL night!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Oh Chief!!!! Thank you for checking in with us today! We are so glad you are able to eat your food and those very special nilla wafers!! We love you and we are praying that you get back to 100%!!! Be well dear Chief and give your wonderful mommy a nice big lick for us!!
God bless you both and continue to keep you safe and well!!!!

HUGS and love and be sure to get your mommy to give you a nice massage Chief it will help with the circulation and healing!!! Plus it FEELS GOOD!!!!

FOBS: PLEASE GO TO THE DB AND LOOK UPTHESE BABIES AND MARES. IT'S CRAZINESS, BUT WE'RE NEARLY THERE. PLEASE HELP: WHATEVER YOU CAN DO IS WONDERFUL; NO HORSES LEFT BEHIND:
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IF NOT US, THEN WHO??
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EVERYONE... .THESE BABIES/PONIES ONLY HAVE HOURS BEFORE THEY ARE GOING TO BE LOADED AND TAKEN TO SLAUGHTER. THEY WERE GOIG TO GO TO MEXICO FROM MINNESOTA... THE BROKER BOUGHT THEM AND TOLD AC4H THATTHEY WOUDL GIVE THEM TIME TO SAVE THEM... WE JUST SPOKE TO CHRISTY AT AC4H...THEIR TIME IS UP NOW THEY ONLY HAVE HOURSE... CHERYL AND LAURA ARE HERE WITH ME AND WE SPOKE WITH CHRISTY... WE CAN MAKE ROOM IN APOPKA WE WILL NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS.. THESE BABIES NAD PONIES ARE NOT HALTER BROKE BUT THEY ARE TOUCHABLE. WE NEED TO RAISE $3500 TO COVER RANSOM.... COGGINS/HC AND SHIPPING... PLEASE CROSSPOST THIS MESSAGE FAR AND WIDE
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Please guys. Let's do this.

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Your writing just knocked me out--what a great description. Just wonderful and insightful.

Sandra ## Please give Chief a hug, and know that I am praying for his recovery. What a good boy.

Nicanor, you are great with such soulful eyes. Glad you are at Fair Hill now. Best wishes to you.

Good night Barbaro Jackson, horse of my dreams.

####Sandra...so glad to know Chief ate well today. That's always what I look for, as long as they eat I'm reassured. Prayers and good thoughts to you both...

Spoke to Jen, the babies are safe...however, she is putting down Cali tomorrow...let's flood her with support and LOVE..at PureThoughtsHorseRescue.com..