Hiya, FsOB! Wow, it is July 3rd already! It's already a bright morning here of the banks of the Thames. Wish you could see out the bay windows on our first floor!

Thank goodness for the leadership of Kentucky's Congressman Whitfield. It is pivotal that our horses have friends in both political corrals, er, I mean parties. Perhaps he can galvanize the House to take some action.

Wishing each of you a safe Thursday! Can I be first or second today? Let's see....

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

On their behalf:

MORNING POST/ShelleyA, Debra,WI/AAHS:

STRATEGY FOR WEEK OF JUNE 30TH

We have been informed that the only way to get this legislation passed, is by putting pressure on leadership to get it to the floor for a vote. To expedite this effort, this week we will be asking you to focus on the House. We have been advised the best way to get this done is for you to fax the following letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi WITH A CC TO STENY HOYER AND YOUR OWN REPRESENTATIVE

Speaker of the House - Nancy Pelosi Fax 202-225-4188

House Majority Leader- Steny Hoyer Fax 202-225-4300

Dear Madam Speaker:

I am writing to implore you to afford Bill HR503 legislative due process by bringing it to the floor for consideration. It is urgent that we have our chance to get this legislation to a vote in order to save our American horses from the horrors of slaughter for human consumption and from the transportation of our horses to slaughter for human consumption.

It is my understanding that you have the ability to get HR503 released from committee. Please give our horses a chance by getting the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (Bill HR503) on the calendar.

Sincerely,

(your name and address)

cc: House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer

cc: (your own representative)'

Remember, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE…..Let it be heard!!

Thanks for all you do.

Shelley and Deb

Posted by: Debra, WI at July 1, 2008 3:00 AM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Good Thursday morning FOBs

Yes Robyn, you were #1 today!!!

My prayers for all FOBs and those they love.

Janice
A forever FOB

###One more day at the office (well, actually, the boss doesn't come back from her vacation until Tuesday, so there are TWO days to go ;o) and things are moving right along.

I seem to have a handle on things (at least, so far). I write articles (advertorials, actually) and take pictures, then design and lay out the pages. The computer program is the umpteenth generation of the old PageMaker program, but I have some "technical issues"--my computer at work is really being asked to do more than it is capable of. the chances of my getting a new computer (or a NEWER one) are between None and Noner. I don't even have a decent CHAIR ;o)

Anyway, I also have a riding lesson this weekend (temps will cool off to a mere 100 degrees, thank goodness). Today promises to be another 103 degrees.

###Safe Fourth of July to all, Happy Birthday USA. There are a lot of problems with what's going on in our land right now, but I still love my country. It's because of the freedoms we have, thanks to those who have fought to protect us, that we can express our displeasures and work together for the greater good.

Just doesn't get any better than that.

Good Morning Famblee

I am very distraught over the threat to the wild horses and Cloud's herd. How dare the gov't play God with these magnificent beings. WHO THE HELL DO THEY THINK THEY ARE!!!

I'm sure everyone has written and called. Here's a link I received yesterday asking for comment due TODAY!!

http://www.thecloudfoundation.org/McCullough.html

Repost from last night

Hello FOB

Sorry if this is a duplication, and also that it is so long. I just received an email from In Defense of Animals. The text from the email is below - it is regarding Jenny.

Also, I spoke with Dallas Parks and Recreation today (the Dallas Zoo reports to Parks and Recreation). They are taking a "poll" of callers regarding thoughts on the Mexico amusement park or the sanctuary for Jenny. Please call (214) 670-4100 and tell them what you want for Jenny.

From the email: This is an In Defense of Animals Action Alert

Tell Dallas Zoo: Send Surviving Elephant
to a U.S Sanctuary, Not Mexico

When 39-year-old Keke the elephant died prematurely at the Dallas Zoo in May 2008, IDA urged the zoo to send their surviving elephant Jenny to a sanctuary so that she could have the chance at a better life. Yet this week, zoo officials announced their troubling decision to send Jenny to the Africam Safari Park in Puebla, Mexico, where the 31-year-old African elephant would lose the protection of U.S. law. More baffling is the apparent fact that the Mexican park currently houses three Asian elephants, a distinct species from Jenny, an African elephant.

Association of Zoo and Aquarium standards advise against housing the two species together.

"We're shocked and appalled that the Dallas Zoo is moving Jenny out of the country to a facility where she will not be protected by U.S. animal welfare law and will not be able to socialize with others of her kind," said IDA elephant expert Catherine Doyle. "The U.S. Department of Agriculture-certified Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is ready to accept Jenny and house her with other African elephants. There is simply no reason to send her out of the country when a world-class facility so nearby has offered to take her."

At the 2700-acre Elephant Sanctuary, Jenny would share a spacious, 300-acre natural habitat with three other African elephants. By contrast, the Mexican park offers an unnatural, confining exhibit only a small fraction of the size available at the Sanctuary. "Elephant experts agree that ample space is essential to the well-being of captive elephants," said Doyle. "We are dumbfounded that the zoo would choose a distant facility in a foreign country when she could be sent to a nearby facility where she could roam hundreds of acres."

Jenny has had a traumatic and troubled stay at the Dallas Zoo. Between 1996 and 2001 she was medicated with the tranquilizer Acepromazine because of aggression and self-mutilating behaviors. Federal regulators characterized Jenny's long-term treatment with this psychotropic drug as "highly unconventional." While African elephants in the wild are known to reproduce into their 50s and live into their 60s, they commonly die decades before their natural time in zoos.

The Dallas Zoo's decision is literally a matter of life and death for this long-suffering elephant.

IDA is calling on the Dallas City Council to reverse the move, which is planned for Fall. "The City Council soon goes on recess, and the most important thing they could do before then is to stand with Dallas citizens who demand that Jenny remain under the protection of U.S. laws at a facility that she will share with other members of her species," said Doyle. "We now have less than one week to convince the city to reverse the zoo's disastrous decision."

Please Take Action to urge Dallas City Council to override the zoo's decision to send Jenny to the Africam Safari Park and instead transfer her to The Elephant Sanctuary.

Contact: Mayor Tom Leppert
Dallas City Hall
(214) 670-4054
tom.leppert@dallascityhall.com

Contact: DALLAS PARKS AND RECREATION
(214) 670-4100

Love, Light and Protection for All of Our Horses

Arlington Million

August 9th

See thread under Horse racing on the discussion board

Clicked on the links about Curlin that Alex posted up top on yesterday's updates and was fascinated by this little tidbit:

The colt was named for Charles Curlin, an African-American slave from western Kentucky who fought for the Union Army with the United States Colored Troops in the American Civil War. One of his original owners, through his interest in Midnight Cry Stables, is Charles Curlin's great, great grandson.

July 3 Cherokee Devotional [sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk]

Innocence is ours in so many ways. Even the one that has no conscience, nothing good to measure life by--this person is innocent. Maybe not of wrongdoing, but innocent of knowing God exists and knowing him intimately.

Can this be called innocence? Most would call it ignorance---and there's some mixed in. They know nothing of gentleness or kindness, but they recognize ruthlessness and the delight of being lawless. These innocent consider themselves sophisticated and beyond the ways of love. So very sad---because God is love.

Let us form one body, one heart, and defend to the last warrior our country, our homes, our liberty, and the graves of our fathers.

Tecumseh
Shawnee

Bloodhorse (Ellis Park Closed)
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The owner of Ellis Park in western Kentucky said he will close the facility, where the summer race meet was to begin on Friday, citing a court ruling in a dispute with horsemen.

Ellis Park owner Ron Geary said he has no plans to reopen Ellis, which was built in 1922, as a racetrack.

Geary told The Courier-Journal in Louisville that he decided to close the track after a federal judge turned down his request for an injunction against Kentucky horsemen. The injunction would have allowed Geary to offer Ellis races to national account wagering outlets that take bets by phone and online.

"I don't have any plans on opening it again as a racetrack," Geary said Wednesday. "That's for sure."

A formal announcement was expected Thursday morning.

(There were high hopes for Ellis Park when Geary bought the track in 2006. Horsemen vowed to support the racing product, and Geary planned to make the track the Del Mar or Saratoga of the Midwest.)

Earlier in June, Geary indicated the account-wagering situation was tenuous, and that the future of Ellis Park was up in the air.

The closure means Kentucky horsemen will have no place to race in the state for much of the summer as Churchill Downs' spring-summer meet ends Sunday. The closest alternative is River Downs in Cincinnati.

Rick Hiles, president of the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, said the horsemen's revenue-sharing plan would have resulted in more money for Geary as well.

Hiles said he hated to see the decision to close Ellis. He called it "rash" and said he had hoped negotiations could continue.

Account wagering is the growth area of the $15 billion-a-year pari-mutuel market. Horsemen's groups nationwide are attempting to gain a larger share of revenues from it. Hiles said account wagering represented 5 percent of Ellis' betting last year.

He said if Geary is closing the track because of the ruling, "he was going to close it anyway."

About 400 horses are on the track's grounds. It was not clear how long the stable area will remain open.

Kentucky Horse Racing Authority executive director Lisa Underwood said Geary informed her Wednesday that the track wouldn't open for the meet.

"I'm sorry that it came to this," she said. "It's sad for the industry, but I am not surprised."

Churchill Downs' betting numbers have been down because horsemen blocked its races from being offered to national account-wagering companies, like Churchill's TwinSpires.com. Under federal law, horsemen have the right to block races from interstate betting.

The horsemen notified Geary last week that Ellis' races would be blocked as well, which prompted Geary to file a lawsuit on Tuesday in U.S. District Court, where a hearing took place in Owensboro on Wednesday.

Geary said in the lawsuit that Ellis lost $2.7 million during the 2007 meet and would be forced to close without account wagering revenue.

Geary bought the track in 2006 from Churchill Downs Inc. for an undisclosed sum.

The track, on the north bank of the Ohio River, was formerly known as Dade Park. James C. Ellis bought it and operated it from 1925 until he died in 1956, and it was renamed in his honor. Churchill Downs owned the track from 1998 until 2006, when it was sold to Geary.

A November 2005 tornado caused heavy damage at the track, but it was rebuilt for the 2006 season.

The grade III Gardenia Stakes was the track's centerpiece event.

###CJaffe, what a nice bit about Curlin, that is so neat, I just think Curlin is great. Everything in stride and so beautiful.

###Renee, so glad you're feeling a bit better. Getting legal advice either from the Labor board or lawyer, is good. Don't sign or agree to anything before you get all your information. Don't let them pressure you either. It's an emotional time and you need to be able to think things clearly. I know it's a cliche, but I think it's true. A new door will open for you, it takes time but will be worth it.

###Jonna, whew that was good news, I hope everything else works out ok, one step at a time. Keep your fur kids close they will help you through this as we will.

Have a safe day everyone.

Judy

Good Morning Gang.

Great news that the grey gelding was saved!!! Thank you Cheryl.

Hi, Mary S. We miss you.

Hoping to hear from Maribel today. And Renee, the unemployed sistas are here, waiting for you.

I try not to comment on the drugging biz. I am no expert. I only know that it weakens bones in humans, and since we are all of the same organic make up, I can only assume it affects an equine's skeletal system as well. I got an email from a doctor friend this morning. Never commented before. Here's an excerpt,(re lasix): "between causing pulmonary hemorrhaging, and no potassium after the massive lasix doses, no wonder they drop. It just may be that they are fracturing bones DURING their collapse."

Our hearts can't beat normally with low potassium levels. The cardio electrical system is triggered by potassium.

Off my pedestal now. Thanks for the Curlin tidbit, CJ.

With the news about Ellis Park.....I wonder what has, or will happen to Alpena Magic....remember the story last summer....17 YR old that was entered to race, but then was retired to do education on the backside on Saturday mornings? Someone had been in touch with the track about him during that story......I checked the DB for anything more recent than last August...but nothing......prayers today that he is safe....

Kathleen in Cincinnati

Kathleen - I was wondering the same thing. I spoke with Mr. Geary, and also the operations manager (don't remember his name) last year. I have clients starting in a few minutes and can't call now. If someone can call Ellis Park, they are fairly accessible to speak with - at least they were last year. I'll try to find the thread in between today - I posted the operations managers name on that thread. Maybe it is on their website.

Prayers for the safety of all of their horses, and for Alpena Magic.

Hi Margie.

Love, Light and Protection for All of Our Horses

Re side effects of Lasix - whenever I have a dog or cat on lasix (have used for both species to treat congestive heart failure) - also use a vitamin/mineral supplement to replenish electrolytes like potassium (salts) that are lost with the increased urination. Would think that the knowledgeable trainers with knowledgeable vets do the same for horses on lasix - and if not, WTF is wrong with these people??? It's so simple to replenish those electrolytes . . .

Please don't forget to sign the Petition to save Cloud's herd. Then, be sure to PASS IT ON.

We only have until July 11th, about a week.

Comments to:

MT-U.S. Senator Max Baucus
511 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC, 20510
1-800-332-6106

Mt-U.S. Senator Jon Tester
204 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington DC, 20510
1-866-554-4403 Ask to speak with either Tracy Stone Manning or Bill Lombardi

BLM Director Jim Caswell

Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne
Executive Secretariat
MS 7229
1849 C Street NW
Washington DC 20240
202-208-3100

Barbaro you live in my Heart.

Good morning wonderful creatures at MHR.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION! PLEASE CALL, FAX, E-MAIL EVENTHOUGH THEY ARE IN RECESS!

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

Ro & Brady

Due to the present state of the economy Hay prices are through the roof.

Please consider buying a ticket for the June/July Hay Drive at MHR. For only $25 you could win a beautiful pin retailing for $210 (generous donation from a FOB, or for $15 you could win a SIGNED Barbara Livingston picture of our Barbaro(one of three)donated my none other than Ms. Livingston herself.

ALL BARBARO!

Ro & Brady

## Here is another article about the closing of Ellis Park. Clearly we all know of the enormous turmoil in the racing industry. I remember how PROUD we all were of Mr. Geary - and of the wonderful job he provided for "Alpena Magic." He sounds like one man who truly "gets it." I see this tragic scenario as one more opportunity for the greedy to get greedier. The closing of this track will have a HUGE impact on the economy and welfare of many in the region .......

Sherry

Ellis Park Race Course
Unemployment Seminar for Ellis Park Employees:
Two sessions on Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Ellis Park Clubhouse
9:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m.

July 2, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Leadership of Kentucky HBPA Forces Closure of Ellis Park Thoroughbred Racing

Henderson, Kentucky. A disagreement between two outside parties will close the 86 year old Ellis Park due to lack of available revenues. According to Ron Geary, owner of Ellis Park, “Ninety percent of our revenues come from off track, internet and television broadcast wagering. The leadership of Kentucky HBPA [Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association] has an ongoing dispute with these ADWs [advanced deposit wagering companies] and Ellis Park is caught in the crossfire.”

The Kentucky HBPA sent a letter to Geary the evening of Thursday, June 26, 2008, stating they would block Ellis Park’s racing signal to all ADWs which include two national television racing channels HRTV and TVG. Geary had negotiated aggressively with the ADWs for 2008 coverage of the live meet and has more than tripled the potential commissions for Ellis Park and the KHBPA—from $4 million in handle (wagers) to an estimated $15 million. Commissions are split between Ellis Park and the Kentucky HBPA purse fund. By blocking Ellis Park’s signal, the income is lost.

“It is shocking to think that the KHBPA would choose to close down Ellis Park rather than take advantage of the additional revenue already negotiated with the ADWs for 2008,” states Geary. “They know it and they don’t care. All the KHBPA is focused on is hurting the ADWs this year so they can negotiate a higher percentage next year. What they are doing is a scorched earth strategy with huge collateral damage to the Tri-State.”

Geary filed for a restraining order with the Federal Court in Owensboro, KY against the Kentucky HBPA Tuesday, July 1, 2008, to prevent them from blocking Ellis Park’s racing signal. The Federal judge ruled today that a restraining order could not be issued, therefore, clearing the way for the KHBPA to block Ellis Park from participating with the ADWs including HRTV and TVG.

“They cut off their own nose to spite their face,” retorts Geary. “Ellis Park was at a critical point. Since I purchased the track, I have invested millions and lost millions getting her back to her old glory. We were set to open this Friday, the Fourth of July, and it was going to be a spectacular year. I love this track and I love horse racing. I am not, however, in the business to continue to spend millions of dollars per year keeping her going just to have the Kentucky HBPA pull the rug out from underneath us. It is a tragedy.”

Ellis Park is not alone. The Kentucky HBPA as well as affiliate HBPA organizations nationwide have blocked signals to ten tracks so far. Some are getting hit harder than others. For example, recent articles on bloodhorse.com cite that Calder Race Course’s handle is down 72% for the first 37 days of live racing. Churchill Downs was forced to cut purses 20% because the KHBPA also blocked their racing signal to ADWs. Each track has individual contracts with their state run HBPA and available ADWs. Ellis Park is the first to be forced to close.

The closure of Ellis Park has affected hundreds of families and the region as a whole. Ellis Park had an economic impact on the area to the tune of $60 million annually. They employed over 500 workers during live racing and another 300-400 were expected to work on the backside of the track with the horses. In 2008, over 1,000 horses were slated to be stabled at Ellis Park. Over 150,000 fans were expected to visit Ellis Park this summer.

“I am truly ashamed of the Kentucky HBPA leaders who orchestrated this ploy,” continues Geary. “They want more of a cut from the television and internet wagering sites. I have been willing to work with them to negotiate an equitable long-term agreement with the ADWs on their behalf. I offered to give them anything above and beyond the signed contract I already have with the ADWs for this year. Then I recommended a slower percentage increase than the jump they are demanding. It’s all fallen on deaf ears.”

Ellis Park’s opening day was set for this Friday, July 4, 2008. The office will remain open for the next several weeks to handle refunds of pre-paid reservations and sponsorships. Meetings will take place immediately with all employees and vendors to communicate the transition. Geary has not released information regarding the future use of the track and its property which he owns.

Ellis Park has operated thoroughbred racing for 86 consecutive years. The track was nearly destroyed by floods in 1937 and by tornadoes in 2005. In 2006, Ron Geary purchased Ellis Park and implemented a long-term plan to return the track to profitability.

Ellis Park will hold a news conference under the grandstand on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. CDT to answer any media questions. Enter the main gate and follow the signs. No media calls will be returned before the start of the news conference.
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Joe at TB Friends

Check out the 2 year old black stallion with 4 stockings and blaze! what a looker! Indy!

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DEBBIE - Officer Tony at Joe's is also quite a looker! Oh hell, they are ALL beautiful and precious in my eyes...

I'd like to reiterate what Ro said about the hay prices. In Nov 06 when I adopted Cloud the price of Alfalfa was about 10 buckS a bale. It has literally doubled since. That means the cost to feed 40 rescue horses has doubled as well. We need help! The wonderful thing about MHR is that there is always a very nice prize offered. The Barbaro brooch that is being offered right now is absolutely stunning.

We've had 2 beautiful pieces or art donated for future fund raisers. One is Fred Stone's portrait of our hero Barbaro donated by Fred & Norma Stone themselves.

PLEASE SUPPORT THE RESCUES WHO HAVE TAKEN IN ALL THESE HORSES.

## A Tennessee friend has sent me the site for the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee where many think that "Jenny" could live:

www.elephants.com

Sherry

BarbAZ

Comments are needed today for this

http://www.thecloudfoundation.org/McCullough.html

Could you please bluelink. Sadly, I remain challenged.

Thank you

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Nancy

Yes ALL beautiful and precious in my eyes too!
But Indy looks like Native Diver, video is on Bloodhorse today!

Earthlings

From Fund for Horses. Approximately 1 hr 30 mins long. "Watch it -- all the way through -- if you can. It will take courage."

(I do NOT have the courage to watch it. Please tell us about it if you can watch.)

Comments are needed today

For Cathy P

LOL that too funny sametime!!!

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cathypotter, good to see you!

McCullough Peaks Alert

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Debbie, is your name Barb AZ? cathy asked ME to blue link. (LOL)

HI DEBBIE LA & ALL THE YOU CHILDRENS:
HERE'S JOE AND CATHY FOR PEOPLES GETTING USED TO A NEW BP MED WHO TRIED TO PUSH IN THEIR CLUTCH WHILE BRINGING THEIR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO A STOP. OH, NO MORE DRIVING FOR JONNA TODAY.......
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(Affirmed: for DEE)

Thursday, July 3rd...
On June 15th police officer Tony Diaz was shot to death. Only a few miles from us. Last night at a restaurant in Woodland there was a fundraiser for his children. Cathy and I dined on chicken, pot stickers, egg rolls, and spicy chinese noodle salad.

A community coming together to help these kids. Very serene. Very spiritual. A little girl maybe 8 or 9 sitting next to me, and she says: Wow you smell nice. Just like a horse.

Always making that first good impression...

On the way home I tell Cathy we could have our own line of cosmetics. Horse cologne. Horse after shave. How about a bar of Mustang soap? Thoroughbred body lotion. Friesian deodorant. Later today I will call Ralph Lauren.

Back home, 113 horses making noise, poop on top of poop. Four new horses from Northern California race tracks yesterday. One new horse from a feed lot in Wilton. Dust, with two or three billion flies. Smoke and heat. Dealing with horse killers. Horse abuse. Horse starvation. This is all I want to do. Horses are my entire existence.

Officer Tony, and we have no real connection. I know people who knew him. Every day Officer Tony went to work and protected us. A good guy. Coached sports. His kids were his world.

A man from a magazine back east wanted to interview me, and I told him no. A network wanted to interview me and I told them no. People do bad things to horses. Canada and Mexico turn horses into cheese steak sandwiches. Almost daily on the news there are horror stories about horse racing. Nothing more I can add to the mix.

Unless you want to talk about a good man who loved his kids and tried to live life right. Who never spoke unkindly about others. The first person to help when help was needed.

Late at night with my 113 horses, and Jewels the dog wanting to go back inside. Cathy and I are incredibly blessed. I wish parts of this planet were different. I wish Officer Tony was still with his kids. I wish all horses could be happy and safe. The fundraiser was a wake up call. Take time to smell the horse poop. All that means the most, horses, our community, our friends. Rock and roll on the radio. Giving Thanks for this life...

Joe

Four new race horses yesterday.

Top Left: He is just 2 years old, and he still has testicles. Already I am in love with this little guy. Very sweet, and since it is almost Independence Day, and since Indy is in his pedigree, we are going to call him Indy. He spit out his peppermint.

Top Right: He is 4, and tall. Since Speed is in his name, we are going to call him Speedy.

Bottom Left: He is also 4, and built very nicely. In honor of Officer Tony, his new name is now Officer Tony. He loves peppermints.

Bottom Right: A cutie, and since Liberty is in his pedigree, and this is almost the 4th of July, we are going to call him Liberty.

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Barb
Not the same site, no after the white mare I can't watch it. I still see her!

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Don't watch it Debbie. It is not for everybody! I didn't even try.

http://www.animals-angels.com">Help Animals Angels

EXTRA THURSDAY July 3 NATIONAL TARGET LIST (HAHS)

Today's extra HAHS List NOW posted below and at this DB Thread:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=25982.1

(These are Senators today. Tomorrow HAHS will again be posting its special NBFA list. They are targeting Senators on TTh and Black Reps on MWF.)

Stress the importance of cosponsorship & 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 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 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 all three former horse slaughter houses in this country are closed permanently; and Cavel (Dekalb IL) lost its appeal and the US Sup Ct just refused further review. 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 7/03/08) 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."

extra Thursday 7/03 HAHS target list

HS History: Though none of these Senators cosponsored S 1915 in the 109th Congress, they all have voted for anti-slaughter measures in the past.

NEBRASKA (2nd part)
Senator Ben Nelson
Fax: 202-228-0012 Phone: 202-224-6551
720 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-2705

NEVADA
Senator Harry Reid
Fax: 202-224-7327 Phone: 202-224-3542
528 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-2803

NOTE from CJ - because of Sen. Reid's Senate Leadership position, it is unlikely he will cosponsor; IMO - acknowledge this to the aide you talk to, but ask them to convey to Sen. Reid your hopes that he will do everything within his power to get S 311 to a vote in the Senate despite the "hold" by [disgraced] Sen. Larry Craig and his cronies.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Senator Judd Gregg
Fax: 202-224-4952 Phone: 202-224-3324
393 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-2903

Senator John Sununu
Fax: 202-228-4131 Phone #: 202-224-2841
111 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-2904

IF you're done with today's ABR/AAHS Instructions & State directions & the above list and STILL want to do more - you can go to post 2 of the 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, such as what concerns an aide may have expressed, whether you were told the legislator "supports" the bill, did they tell you they only consider input from constitutents, or that he/she doesn't cosponsor due to a committee or leadership position, anything like that. I will make sure our strategy experts are duly advised; this kind of feedback factors into future plans.

THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR THE HORSES! Go get 'em.

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)

NW Indiana branch of the Second Annual Barbaro Celebration -

I'm thrilled to announce that my band's gig in Hammond IN on Saturday July 12 will serve as a local branch of the Barbaro Celebration - we will take up a collection during the night and I will send to Sharon Crumb to include in the grand total to be contributed to Throughbred Charities of America.

Hoping some of you in the vicinity may be able to attend. It's Saturday Nite July 12 at Old Glory Tavern, 6755 Indianapolis Blvd., Hammond, IN 46322
(Hwy 41 between 165th & 169th) 8 p.m. until Midnight. Click on my name below for my music website with more details.

OOPS!

Help Animals Angels

Mark the donation for Horse Slaughter Investigation USA

Please send checks or money orders to:

Animals' Angels USA, PO BOX 1056, Westminster, MD 21158

Good Mid Morning Barbaro

Your family needs your sweet spirit so near...there are so many that are having health problems, economic problems, or just down and out...there are wildfires, floods, and most of all, barbaric horse slaughter...Please ask God to help us, Barbaro...to give us strength, courage, and wisdom...

We love you..so much!

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL...PLEASE.

Also...please spread the word about Cloud and his herd...these wild horses are a symbol of freedom, hope, and deserves to live...they are part of America's Heritage.

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

Have a beautiful day....

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Good Morning Alex.
Tim and Fair Hill...thank you.
Our precious Fallen Angels...we are here...are hearts are broken for what you faced...but we are marching forward.

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Independence Day is fast approaching...MAY FREEDOM RING THROUGHTOUT OUR LANDS...LAND OF THE FREE AND THE BRAVE...BUT ALSO FOR OUR HORSES AND ANIMALS...

Barb & Debbie

Thanks for your help.

Happy & safe 4th to all!!!

Thanks Alex as always...

Prayers and good wishes to all who need it (2& 4 legged)

Love to the BBH.

Hay Everyone,
I do like sleeping in, off to the grocery store. See ya later. I'm going to be just fine.

Judy,
Thanks for the advice. I am going to start next week so I can give myself some time.

I love you Barbaro!

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We have a beautiful grey...needs a home...if not already on the db...

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other horses that need rescued....time running out.

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Hay is being needed for a rescue in Canada, MHR is needing hay, and alot others are needing hay, grain, meds, etc.

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Our Mims...needing help...need only $62...to reach $100 goal....

Let us try to do this 4th of July with a BIG BANG...SAVE A HORSE, HELP A RESCUE, LOVE ONE ANOTHER...AND STAY UNITED AS A LOVING FAMILY, THE ONE AND ONLY...FOBS.

jonna, what blood pressure pils are you on? I have taken many different ones and didnt have that reaction. ##########Renee, you are going to be just fine. ##Chief isnt doing too well. sleeps most of the time and now he has scratched his muzzle and it is bleeding some. They always come up with something on holidays when the vet is closed. However, we do have a small animal ER clinic that is open nights and holidays. However, they charge an arm and a leg. I dont care as if I have to will use the old discover card. Whatever it takes. ###jonna, he is stil passing the nilla wafer test.

I just called the Dallas numbers posted by Mary S. at timestamp 2:27 PM and gave my opinion and desire to have Jenny sent to the Sanctuary and not to Mexico.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED! If you have journalism and/or public relations experience, please contact me at mllebutterfly@sbcglobal.net

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE HORSES...

Why did I not play the Pick 3 NM Lottery on Monday!?!?!?!?!?! For $1, it would have paid $160, and bought 18 bales of hay. I play the same numbers - 488 - 6 times a week. 588 came in on Monday night. I am going to be very strict from here on out. Pick 3, 6x weekly, the Powerball 2x weekly.

I could just kick myself. But I'll just slap myself in the face throughout the day as a reminder. DANG!

CJ, I'm not sure how electrolytes could be replaced while the horse is in the throws of racing. They might be fine coming out of the gate, but get depleted halfway through, or something. Other drugs may destroy potassium levels as well. It is an interesting concept that a horse may start to collapse and then fracture bones on their way down. I never heard it put quite that way. It sure would explain Eight Belles and others like her, wouldn't it?

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Is there anything that we ALL ARE DOING during the 4th...that we could pass up $1, $2...for a bale of hay, $5, or maybe $10...to help rescues....

when we grab that hot dog, or hamburger, or something cold to drink....could we pass up one..and send money to the rescues...look at what we would be feeding...and we shall receive many blessings for it...please.

Nicanor at Fair Hill

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Happy Independence Day!!!
Be safe, have fun, and always have our family, our horses/animals, and rescues in our hearts...they are a part of what America is all about.

and...When you light up fireworks, please light up candles for Barbaro and his frens.

Thank you family...always just for being what you are...a loving, compassionate family, united, as FOBS....

Hello Everyone,

I've been recovering from some medical issues and haven't been posting much but wanted to wish everyone a very happy and safe Fourth of July weekend!

In celebrating our independence, we will also remember the heroic horses who served on battlefields to make it possible. Now it's our turn to pay them back and fight for their independence!!

Happy Holiday,
Shelley

Joan and all, I guess we really need to start becoming creative and think way outside the box to get what the horses need. I am not above begging and crying to get something for them. A local rescue/therapeutic riding association here has just acquired a local artist to do drawing lessons at the sanctuary. The artist donates her time, and the lesson fees go right to the sanctuary.

Whatever it takes.

1,700 signatures!

Please continue to send this along to everybody!

Cloud's Petition

Somebody cancelled and we're filling in Friday night - will be the band at an art opening at the dogfriendly bar that's our homebaseplace - and beginning tonight (last night's short set near home doesn't count) we have FIVE NIGHTS IN A ROW playing gigs. At the same location. Don't have to break down and set up equipment. BUT at my age it's really hard on these old bones being up until 3 am - and I have to maintain April's insulin schedule - not complaining, just stating da facts! By way of saying - don't send out a search party if you don't hear from me for the next few days. I'll prob check in but need to nap a lot which I should be doing now - gotta get some revised flyers out too. Click on my name below for the full schedule for the weekend, if anybody is around and about Chicago Thursday (tonight) through Monday - we're at that location every single night. (Tonight isn't listed on the website, it's another guy's Open Mike but Fred is filling in for him. BTW - our Sunday Open Mike was named in last week's Chicago Reader as the best Open Mike in Chicago. I'm impressed!

Have a great weekend all - keep calling and faxing - they'll get the info when they get back - and please all the horses and riders be safe . . .

Also.....the first model to pose for the art students was Klassy Kat. A rescued, all white gal.

######### Shelley - great 2CU back! (haven't left yet, haha!)

reposting

Clicked on the links about Curlin that Alex posted up top on yesterday's updates and was fascinated by this little tidbit:

The colt was named for Charles Curlin, an African-American slave from western Kentucky who fought for the Union Army with the United States Colored Troops in the American Civil War. One of his original owners, through his interest in Midnight Cry Stables, is Charles Curlin's great, great grandson.

Posted by: CJaffe at July 3, 2008 2:32 PM

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Sandra:
Lisinopril
I'm going to take it at night to negate the side effects.

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ShelleyA
Glad you are better!

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Best to all 2-4-footed creatures dealing with STUFF.

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CJ
Re your back-breaking 5-day gig, I was married (yep) to a guitarists, and all our friends were also musicians, when I was a sweet young thang.

I remember nights when we'd pack up (who could afford roadies) after the gigs, go to a great all night-dive called the All Night Eggplant, breakfast and THEN go home, change and go to work,,,,,,,,,oy.

###Happy 4th of July everyone, be safe and have fun.

Judy

one last repost and I have to take a nap -

NW Indiana branch of the Second Annual Barbaro Celebration -

I'm thrilled to announce that my band's gig in Hammond IN on Saturday July 12 will serve as a local branch of the Barbaro Celebration - we will take up a collection during the night and I will send to Sharon Crumb to include in the grand total to be contributed to Throughbred Charities of America.

Hoping some of you in the vicinity may be able to attend. It's Saturday Nite July 12 at Old Glory Tavern, 6755 Indianapolis Blvd., Hammond, IN 46322
(Hwy 41 between 165th & 169th) 8 p.m. until Midnight. Click on my name below for my music website with more details.

Posted by: CJaffe at July 3, 2008 5:12 PM

jonna,thats one I havent had. I know all medicine has side effects. But we have to take them. Do what the doctor says and I am so glad your EKG was okay. Asa dr. told me one time "as we mature we get things". ha. nice way to put it. I had an ins, salesman call me last week want wanting to sell me ins. I told him I have a 70% blocked artery, one numb leg from a blood clot and am a diabetic. He hung up. ha. Danged keyboad. something is wrong with it.

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

Always feels soooo good to come here to this sacred place . . . .

Wherever you are, whatever you may be doing, busy or quiet, have a great July 4th, and think RED, WHITE, and BARBARO!!!

Prayers, hugs and love and holding hands, paws, hooves with all here in the Barbaro Nation.

always with love,
Lou Ann

Renee - (((Hugs)))
All dealing with health concerns or any other issues - (((Hugs))) Hang in there!

Hi Jonna

I did take linosopril works great, only side effect I had was a lousy dry cough that woke me up at night. other than that, it works great ACE inhibitors are supposed to have fewer side effects but i was better off going back to a betablocker that are supposed to be more effective for early age onset high bp. maybe worth a try if you can't get accustomed to the linosopril??

R.I.P. Larry Harmon. Our childhood happy fun person, Bozo the Clown.

It should be some good tennis tomorrow and Sunday at Wimbledon, Alex.

OOPS. I meant to say good tennis on Saturday and Sunday. I keep thinking today is Friday.

Happy Independence Day everyone.

Just a normal day across the pond.

### Margie

Don't count on any good tennis on Saturday and Sunday. The weather forecast is abysmal. The finals might roll over to Monday. Serena has got it spot on with that raincoat.

Thanks everyone: I knew where to come for advice, warm shoulders, humor and good info. A wonderful counselor I had over many years once said (knowing my extremely dysfunctional family) NEVER GO TO YOUR FAMILY IN A CRISIS. So thank god for my FAMBLEEEEEE.

(Don't want to jinx it but: I think I'm feeling much better today?!~)

Have a fine Fourth: once we watch the kid's band go by on the way to the Village parade, I'll make a poop run to our friend's dumpster. Really, what more patriotic thing could one do?

I have to laugh everytime Joe Shelton laments: "Poop on top of poop!"

XXOO: j
Courage

(PS: I dreamed last night I WAS a horse. Wow: that only took two years....)

http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=media_tristatenewsalert070408&JServSessionIdr009=jcby
7houp2.app28a#1
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BARB AZ:
can you blulink dis:
peoples: 747 animals on this puppy mill in tennessee...I don't have the heart to print it out.

people truly suck when it's all about money....they will all be having a fine time in Hell with the KBs, the horse-killers, the horse-dopers...damn it will be so crowded.

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Liz UK
One of my most treasured 4th of July memories was celebrating with many generous Brits in the WAYBACKYEARS when my second sister and me were just driving through ireland, scotland and england. It was magic, of course...

and the Brits did their VERY BEST to be sure we did not feel homesick, naturally....
xxoo: j

ADMINS! PATRIOTIC TROLL RUNNING AMOK!
So intelligent..................................
I would SO like to see Maribel and CJ get their mitts on these dolts.

Happy and safe 4th to all humans and horses alike.Thanks to all for fighting the good fight,I believe we will prevail,and doesn't Sheryl Crow Rock!!
Do not normally post here,but I have Barb M and Nala in my thoughts and prayers.Barb does so much,and truly gets it.So barb,thank you and god bless.Healing peaceful thoughts going out to Nala.
Stay safe all.
Bren

Thinking healing thoughts and sending up prayers for Nala and Barb-

Be safe today, everyone.

I hope we hear from Maribel today.

Happy Fourth of July everyone. Happy birthday, America. What an experiment!!

Shelley A - so glad to see you posting again.

Alex - It's great that someone came to you to help find a home for an ex racer, a bright spot in racing's future. We all hope this responsible attitude will catch on with every horse owner.

Joe at TB Friends

On this day of liberty and freedoms, we honor Susie Ingersoll who yesterday passed away. A good friend to us. A good friend to horses.

Her daughter is Stephanie Breaux, who does so much for Cathy and I. Son in law Lorenzo. We share in their loss.

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Stephanie Breaux is this not our Steph? Leader of all the state leaders.
OMG Prayers for Steph on the loss of her mother.

Debbie L.A. ... Yes - I just read JOE and thought the same and even emailed Barb - Az - I am so sorry to hear this .......

jonna - more about your dream, please ! I hope you were a happy, loved and well cared for horse !

Thoughts and prayers for all peoples and their fur childres in need.

Sherry

Happy 4th to all!

Arlington Million, August 4th

Let me know if you want to attend! See the thread under Horse racing on the discussion board.

Happy 4th!

Please - prayers and good wishes to Aaleyah Belle who had a setback in her recovery -

http://www.beautysequinerescue.org/

(candles are at Group "ABell")

Prayers to all our furries who need them today!

Thanks,
Fran

HAPPY 4th TO EBBERBUDDY!!!

THANK YOU for LOVE and PRAYERS.....

The Wall Study was very sophisticated but a bit daunting!! It took them approx 2hrs to do it because they extracted blood first and my veins are so poor after chemo that the first one ruptured and there weren't a lot to choose from!!! When we finally got one to work it was in the top of my hand and she had to use a very small butterfly needle. My circulation to my hands is so poor that she literaly had to pump my fingers to get her vial out....

It is an interesting test....they take a vial of blood out...they separate the red blood cells out and tag them with a nuclear marker ....wash out the vein with solution and re inject you with your own blood.Then they scan you twice with the MRi machine.The second scan goes all the way around and shoots pictures of the heart even from the backside! Very technical...THEY MEAN BUSINESS HERE!! It is hard to hold your hands very still over your head for 20 minutes when you have arthritis in your rotator cuff!!! OUCH!!!

NOW..we play the waiting game while they evaluate and I'm told this is the "gold standard" of tests so we are at least on the way to completion???
I thought of you ALL so many times during the day and what you ALL mean to me in my life !!!
It was my lucky day the day Barbaro introduced me to y'all....I hope you know that??? ALWAYS ??!!!

Enough of this teary eyed stuff...

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Jonna
I'm overjoyed that you are getting meds and anything I can help you with....JUST ASK!!!!!
I don't know about this intelligent thing??? LOL
My sister is the gifted one....
Take better care of yourself ....you can't help anyone if you're not here???!!!!!
(((((((((((JONNA)))))))))) I LOVE YOU !!!!

Problems with my computer....my drivers side automatic window in my Beetle stuck in the down position...I'm thankful for NO RAIN!!!!
I'm still ...HAPPY!!!

Ebberbuddy...I'll let you know when my doctor tells me "the news"

HUGS and love ...taking Auntie to lunch with her senior frens

JOE, ANOTHER SAD LOSS OF A GOOD, GOOD HUMAN. WITH TIES TO THE FOB, I BELIEVE..........................
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(You have to go to TBFRIENDS site to see the horses Susie saved.)
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Friday, July 4th... On this day of liberty and freedoms, we honor Susie Ingersoll who yesterday passed away. A good friend to us. A good friend to horses.

Her daughter is Stephanie Breaux, who does so much for Cathy and I. Son in law Lorenzo. We share in their loss.

On this day of grief I am not going to bore you with my usual drivel. A time out. We honor a wonderful lady who loved kids and reality shows. Susie would always tell me what was happening on Dancing With The Stars. I so looked forward to our phone conversations.

I will be back tomorrow with more of my horse stuff.

Rest In Peace Susie.

Joe

Horses which Susie rescued:

Top Left: This beautiful thoroughbred mare came from a horse killer, and her name is Susie.

Top Right: This mare was purchased at auction with money from Susie Ingersoll. Her name is Criamar.

Bottom Left: Susie and Tbfriends were partners on this sad mare from a feed lot.

Bottom Right: Susie and Tbfriends were partners on this gelding from the race track. We call him Yummy, and he came to us with a broken cannon bone. Yummy is all better now.

Happy Fourth Famblee

be safe and well Thinking of all who need a little extra love today

wow one of my faves on GMA today. Chaka Khan gorgeous and that VOICE and that impish gleam in her eye.

keep your furkids close tonight

Oy: the wall study....good grief.
I thought about you tooooooo.

((((((((((Maribel: you are so courageous.))))))))

Details on the I AM A HORSE dream later: and no, it was not a happy dream: we were running under cover of blankets and snowfall from Evil People....

God watch over our beloved horses. They need us so.

IF NOT US, THEN WHO?

Alexa King updated the Barbaro statue site. All the work that is going into his statue is amazing!!!

http://www.barbarostatue.com/

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY !!!!

FOB $1-$5 Alive Drive

Thank-you to everyone who help with drive 27 for the Ladies at Our Mims. We finished that drive last night and have already started drive 28 for Buddy at Wild Horse Haven and Rescue.

PLease click on the link below for more information.

FOB $1-$5 Alive Drive

We need $40.

Thank-you!

Margie

YES, folks, this is OUR Steph! A TRUE, TRUE, VOICE FOR THE HORSES. A FAMILY OF VOICES FOR OUR HORSES!

We will be doing SOMETHING. More to follow, but probably NOT today. Will post when I know more.

Our prayers go out to Steph and her family.

#####Prayers to you Steph on your loss.

Judy

Steph, I am so very sorry for your loss. am going to send $$ to Joe and Cathy in her memory.

we'll press on harder to save every horse we can in her memory

XXXXOOOO

Alex thank you for the new page for Nicanor. The great Bay hope :) He looks as though he thinks he is pretty special.

was wondering if Mary has a current tally on the actual number of horses saved?

Prayers and thoughts are with Stephanie and her family. I am so sorry.

3/4 million posts!!!!!!! Stunning, isn't it? We will continue to grow, like Alex says.

I had cookies for breakfast. I'm going to have brownies and ice cream later on. This SHOULD help in the growing process.

Good to hear from you, Maribel.

Prayers going out to Aaleyah Belle.

Thanks Alex for the Nicki wiki page.

Happy 4th of July to you all. WOW! we have raised over $900,000 and rescued over 2300 horses. And all because of a horse named Barbaro who was born with a great destiny. How we miss him but his legacy is amazing and will continue forever more.

####Lynn,
I have a hummingbird question...if you happen to see this would you please email me @ bhbrownlee@earthlink.net. Thanks!

Happy 4th of July everyone.

Thank you Alex for this site and all that you do. Love Nicanor's new wiki.

#### Jonna

So glad we looked after you. I have just been looking at my calendar today and here is what it says :

Independence Day, as commented on by English expatriate Frances Trollope in 'Domestic Manners of the Americans (1832)': "On the 4th of July, the hearts of people seem to awaken from a three hundred and sixty-four days' sleep; they appear high-spirited, gay, animated, socially generous - or at least liberal in expense - and would they but refrain from spitting on that hallowed day, I should say that on the 4th of July at least, they appear to be an amiable people...Had they not the bad taste and bad feeling to utter an annual oration with unvarying abuse of the mother country, to say nothing of the war-like manifesto called the Declaration of Independence, our gracious king himself might look upon the scene and say that it was good - nay, even rejoice that twelve millions of bustling bodies at four thousand miles distance from the throne should make their own laws and drink tea after the fashion that pleased them best".

Well, I think we are over the "unpleasantness" now and share a sense of humour (humor!) if not a common spelling. Enjoy your day.

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Liz, that was great! Aren't you glad we're all friends now?

Have a good one!

Happy 4th Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cathy Potter and Mary S.,
It is wonderful to see both of you!

Alex,
Thank you for the Nicanor info.

WHAT A GUY:
"Had they not the bad taste and bad feeling to utter an annual oration with unvarying abuse of the mother country, to say nothing of the war-like manifesto called the Declaration of Independence, our gracious king himself might look upon the scene and say that it was good - nay, even rejoice that twelve millions of bustling bodies at four thousand miles distance from the throne should make their own laws and drink tea after the fashion that pleased them best".

("nay, even rejoice..." haha)

LizUK:
Let's just say that it was a good thing--an imperative thing that I had not YET quit drinking altogether on that very special summer in the UK>>>>no spitting, however.

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CHILDRENS:
where is OUR DEE??
Our delectible Dee M. has been beset with the dreaded computer issues, and will not be back on until (ewwwww.) the 9th at the earliest.

Dee, sending out many rainbows to you and your hard drive and your ethernet and your whatchmacallit:
WE LOVE YOU DEE!!!!
AFFIRMED!

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HERE'S A THOUGHT:
I think we should hire MARGIE to work with Daryl and John Holland as a LOBBYIST. This is not an original thought. I am feeling we need lots more PRESENCE than we have had to date.

FACETIME. Guys. Push is coming to shove. How many more years can our horses WAIT????

No one is here today to respond: but here are some hugs

((((((((Renee))))))
((((((((Stephanie & Family)))))))))))
((((((((((Maribel))))))))))))))
(((((((((((Lynne Laydee)))))))))))))
(((((((((((((((Barb)))))))))))))))))
and a few other pop-ins: lonely FOB: Waaaaa.

(PS: re the lobbyists idea: we HAVE to play the way the Pro-Slaughter people play. Every other cause up in that wicked city has a damned lobbyist has a lobbyist--or 12.)

I just am not sure at all that what we are doing at this point is working. This is no passing of judgement. Just thinking aloud. Many are feeling despair about the 110th slipping right through our fingers this summer. Me too.

I' here my fren, you are not alone.

((((((((((((((((((jonna))))))))))))))))))))))

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

Happy July 4th everyone! We have to think RED, WHITE, AND BARBARO!!
If any of you happen to be pleasantly indulging in a Barbarotini, please do have one for me, too!!

It is so horridly humid here in the Susquehanna Valley today that Ms. Annie and I are hibernating in the a/c, and actually I'm washing pantry shelves, but had to check in here and send happy wishes to you all, this is such a sacred place with all of you here . . . . I'm not able to attend the events but being with you all here is really extra special.

Holding hands, paws, hooves with all the two- and four-legged Barbaro Nation here
JONNA - thanks for the update on our ANGEL DEE!! I was afraid it might be those darn computer problems for her again. Tell her she is missed!!!
It is AFFIRMED!!

ALEX - those opening lines of yours today got me all misty-eyed, awesome! And thanks for Nicanor's page, too!!! A legacy indeed!!

RENEE - are you here . . . . thinking of you and sending love and positive thoughts! Please hang in there!!

Prayers and positive healing thoughts continue to go out to all experiencing difficult, anxious, sad concerns . . . . we've all been there and you are all the best.

Always from the heart,
always for the horses,
always for Barbaro,

Lou Ann

Hi everyone:

Please do not take my silence as a sign that I have left Barbaro’s work. I will never………never quit. Our horses will be safe from the horrors of the slaughter industry. I made that promise to many people……….and I keep my promises.

I am working with a US Senator, behind the scenes, and he is trying to get things moving. I have asked him to get meetings for us with fence-sitting senators, the RNC leaders and (oh ish) Larry Craig. I met that %$##%$%%^ last December when he made his intentions known in senate chambers to derail S. 311. I wrote a point-counterpoint letter to his drivel, delivered said letter to senate leaders and Craig’s office. The idiot just happened to be there and was leaving when I walked in. He shook my hand………and to this day that hand gets washed 1,784,862 times…………….per day. And thoughts of him….well, my shower and brain have a connection……..every time I think of Craig my shower comes on automatically. Yup, in I go.

Okay, serious! Yes, the senator is working for us. He will provide insight and guidance how to work with the senators in the future……….how we can communicate our message without all the filters (aides, etc). Should this congress not pass the bills, we are setting down a foundation for the next congress.

I told this senator we are tired of playing their game. It has gotten us nowhere. We need to meet with our elected officials. I told him that we are professional, educated and have proven ourselves to the point where we have earned the right to audience. He agrees. And I believe he will help us achieve our goal: breaking down the layers of insulation that elected officials hide behind.

We have done everything they have asked: e-mails, calls and faxes. And since December………………virtually no progress in the senate………..only a few new co-sponsors in the house.

DC ignores the rest of the country. No more! The only way to get this done………..to save Barbaro’s brothers and sisters…..is for us to educate the elected officials face-to-face.

I have met a couple house reps and a couple senators……………who knew nothing yet their offices were provided with all pertinent information. Information that barks loud and clear……..”Horse slaughter is not necessary!” Yet…………..we are ignored.

New, tougher strategies are required.

I will keep you updated on the information from the senator………whose name will remain in the background for now!

What a marvelous group of people Barbaro put together. This family will complete his tasks.

Love to all!

Daryl

*&%$# SPAM!

jonna, you are right as we need lobbyests. I think we are fighting against big money and in Washington money is about all that counts when it comes to getting bills passed. I think. I always wonder about "kickbacks". I know here in Texas we have much oil that congress wont let us drill for. I know many people who have wells but the congress will only let them bring up only a limited amount each day on a pumping day. None of these wells aere affecting the environment or the wild animals. well, heck I may be all wrong. I would let them drill a well in my living room. I dont know how I got off on this. I just get frustrated with our present congress. Hay, if they got oil in my living room we could hire a bunch of lobbyists. fight fire with fire.

Whatever it takes to save the horses. I'm there with that.

Disgusting thunder storms are building up. Hope everyone has something special to eat today. I just made the brownies. As soon as they cool, ice cream goes on. That's dinner. It's a good thing.

Oh, Margie: I am SOOOOOO with you.

All,

Aside from the June/July wonderful prizes for the MHR Hay Drive... ALL BARBARO!

There is the Cafe MHR which offers meals to the wonderful horses. You can chose from a Salad, or a dessert and/or a tip to Nerdy Ned. Three wonderful horse pins will be awarded to the winners.

Cafe MHR

Ro & Brady

Debbie,

Thank you so much for posting that message from Daryl. I was just wondering earlier this week if we lost him in our fight. I am thrilled to hear that he is still working behind the scenes to help our beloved horses from going to slaughter. I can't wait to hear what he and the senator say.

Run with the wind Barbaro. We will protect your brothers and sisters.

Alex, I love Nicanor's page. How about one for Lentenor?

HAPPY 4TH EVERYONE! I KNOW IT'S KIND OF LATE, I'VE BEEN WATCHING WIMBLEDON (GOOD LUCK NADAL ON SUNDAY)!! :>)

I'M HOPING ELLIS PARK DOESN'T CLOSE DOWN. GOOD ARTICLE!

HARRIETTE, YOUR DEVOTIONALS WERE FABULOUS TODAY- AT A TIME THAT I NEED THEM! THANKS!

NICANOR'S PAGE WAS GREAT -- HE'S GROWN INTO QUITE THE HANDSOME COLT!! :>)

NOT SURE HOW MANY OF YOU KEEP UP WITH TRACEY AT LEGACY CLYDESDALES (ON MARESTARE), BUT SHE REALLY, REALLY NEEDS SOME PRAYERS RIGHT NOW. SHE'S A GREAT GAL WITH SO MUCH STRENGTH!!

LOVE,
CHERYL

YAY! I'm rooting for Nadal also. Oh............. if I were only younger. I can dream, can't I?

Speaking of dreamy stuff ladies, the Olympic swimming trials are on. That Michael Phelps is sure something!! I wonder what kind of spray paint they use for those bathing suits? :-)

I think I have too much sugar in my system right now.

I'm here LouAnne, job searching but here in heart.

(((((((((((((((Margie)))))))))))))))
((((((((((((((jonna)))))))))))))))))

Alex, Thank you for your wonderful opening words our fearless leader.;)

Good Night All,
I'm tired, but listening to fireworks out the window. Cheyenne is fast asleep does not hear a thing. Time to hug and kiss my little girl. Have a great night sweet dreama.

Good night Champ, I love you!! Sweet Nicker Maker dreams to you.

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Happy Fourth of July everyone.

In my neighborhood, we're celebrating not just the holiday, but also electricity. We had a hugh storm here last Friday and our immediate area had been without power from last Friday until Wednesday. We were blessed with cool weather in the evenings so we were grateful for that.

Reading how many horses have been saved by FOBs is remarkable and the work you have all done is nothing short of tremendous.

Move love to you all, always.

I'M CHATTING WITH PAMIE AND I WANTED TO TELL HER ABOUT THE RACING TODAY THAT I MISSED. ANYWAY, LOOKS LIKES THERE ARE A FEW VERY ODD POSTS.???

NIGHT ALL,
LOVE,
CHERYL

Hi CHERYL G and SKYLER! I believe we are the only FOB night owls here just now, and yes, Cheryl, unfortunately there are some very odd posts aren't there!! Hopefully the webmaster will make them disappear very soon!!

Skyler, glad to know you are safe and your power is back on!! Please give your Joe a hug and kiss for me at your next visit!

Good Night Ladies and may the rest of your holiday weekend be a pleasant one!

Love you, Barbaro!!

always,
Lou Ann