Alex Brown Horseracing: Following Barbaro's Legacy

Barbaro Updates: 637

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Update 3777: Found on PaulickReport:

Update 3776: Wet wet wet. I think that might also be a band name, but it aptly describes the weather here at Woodbine this morning. And probably this afternoon. We had seven sets, five before the break and two after the break. All mine went nicely, which under the slippy conditions is always a good thing. I did see one loose horse, walking out of the tunnel! Anyway, a good day to look forward to the post work shower!

Update 3775: Today's racing is highlighted by Lava Man's attempt to return to the winner's circle in the Grade 1 Eddie Read: Lava Man gives connections confidence entering Eddie Read.

Music Note, fresh from her upset win in the Mother Goose, dominated the Coaching Club American Oaks on Saturday at Belmont Park: Music Note dominates short field in CCA Oaks.

Update 3774: Evening Attire, at age 10, won his first race outside of New York and "qualified" to run in the Breeders' Cup. He last ran in the Breeders' Cup five years ago: Ageless Evening Attire Earns BC Berth.

Big Brown remains on schedule for a return in the Haskell: Big Brown on schedule for Haskell.

Update 3773: Another hot morning this morning at Woodbine. Thankfully we only had six sets, five before the break and one after the break. All went nicely for a very straightforward morning's work. I will be returning a little later to help paddock school one of our runners for tomorrow. We also have a couple of runners in the 2yo stakes race later i the afternoon. Should be a fun day at the races.

Update 3772: A great article on the retirement of Ask the Lord: Ask the Lord gets new life on farm, excerpt:

"It's about the dignity of the animal," said Alex Brown, a Woodbine-based exercise rider who runs the website alexbrownracing.com, the home of the Fans of Barbaro. "These guys have made a lot of money. They served the industry very well. They've had the high accolades, and now they're running in races that don't really befit the quality of horse that they once were."

And congratulations to Tim Woolley for his first stakes win of the year with the impressive Who's Happy winning the First Approach at Presque Isle! That's Happy's second stakes win at the track.

Comments

Good morning, fellow Fans.

It's rainy here in the Downeast this morning, but we're supposed to continue our hot and humid weather later.

Congratulations to Tim and all of Who's Happy's connections.

I came across this story in Thoroughbred Times this morning...Dr. Palmer is onto something here. Value change urged for racing I found this quote particularly powerful...ï¿½If we donï¿½t take care of the horse, we go down the tubes.ï¿½

Enjoy your Satuday - races from Virginia on CBS at 5 pm EDT and from California on ESPN2 at 7 pm EDT. You know where I'll be!

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

Posted by: Marg in Maine at July 19, 2008 11:39 AM

Good morning, Frens Of BARBARO.

It must have been a rough night for our dear Maribel. Please, throughout the day, continue to lift up Hans and Maribel in your prayers. Please also, intercede for the families of the crane accident.

There are so many needs brought forward to our attention on this board. However, there is enough strength and will here, to effect a positive force to counteract whatever may come our way.

Many horses are running today. God Speed them all safely home. EVENING ATTIRE will try again. He runs at 3:22 today.

Have a super day, everyone.

### Maribel, we hold you and Hans in our hearts. May the Lord get you through this. Stay strong. Remember...nothing will happen to you without passing through your Father's hands.

Your FOB Fren, O

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 19, 2008 12:29 PM

HAPPY RACING DAY ALEX & FOB'S!! :>)

I DID JUST SKIM SOME OF THE ARTICLES IN MY BLOODHORSE NOW, I'M A BIT CONCERNED ABOUT THE ONE ARTICLE.-- THG. I HAVE FAITH THERE'S WAY TOO MANY HORSEMEN WHO LOVE HORSE RACING AND WILL TAKE CARE OF THE SITUATION.

I ALSO RECEIVED MY CURLIN ALERTS AND WAS HAPPY TO HEAR HOW MANY PEOPLE VOTED IN HIS POLL. I'VE BEEN A DIE HARD FAN OF THE GREAT CURLIN SINCE STEVE & SCOTT TOOK OVER CURLIN'S TRAINING, LAST YEAR - AROUND MARCH. I FORGET THE NAME OF THE GAL WHO WAS CURLIN'S PREVIOUS TRAINER. SHE SEEMED VERY NICE, BUT STEVE DEFINITELY MADE A HUGE NAME FOR CURLIN. I DID VOTE FOR DIRT (SYNTHETIC) THOUGH -- SEEMS THE MAJORITY WOULD LIKE TO SEE CURLIN ON TURF AGAIN.

LOVE,
CHERYL G

Posted by: CHERYL G JUST SAY NO TO HORSE SLAUGHTER at July 19, 2008 12:52 PM

OOPSY -- I FORGOT TO SAY PRAYERS FOR ALL HORSES & JOCKEYS RACING TODAY!!

ALSO HUGE CONGRATS TO TIM WITH WHO'S HAPPY!! :>)

LOVE,
CHERYL G

Posted by: CHERYL G JUST SAY NO TO HORSE SLAUGHTER at July 19, 2008 12:55 PM

Hay, FOB's!

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Maribel, prayers (and Reiki) are on the way for you and Hans...come here when you can. We're here for you.

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Am very happy for Who's Happy...I know she and SherryAZ bonded when we were at the barn last week. Donna Quinn and I will be at the barn on Sunday and will spoil her and tell her how wonderful she (always) is...:)

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at July 19, 2008 1:06 PM

***Cheryl G...the previous trainer was Helen Pitts. Originally from Maryland and now predominately training in Florida. TBH did a profile of her 28Jun08 issue (I think). And I think she knows turf very well and is a better than average trainer. Nothing to take away from MR. Asmussen, but she laid the groundwork for Curlin' and I think she did an excellent job...not mention that Curlin' is one super athelete with one sharp brain in that beautiful noggin'.

Denise

Posted by: Denise at July 19, 2008 1:31 PM

Could someone post the story about Ask The Lord on DRF here?

Thanks.

Denise

Posted by: Denise at July 19, 2008 1:46 PM

((((((((((((((((Maribel and Hans)))))))))))))))))))
I pray as i prepare for a weekend at the Mall of Wretched Excess with our group to fund raise for the retired racing gh bills that never stop/

Maribel we are here. I will try to call you. very hot here again today. I hate to be gone from the house even though it stays pretty cool here with the 754 fans we have going and one leetle AC window unit. SIgh.

Safe rides to all today. May they all come home safe.

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ALEX:
Great article link above about what had to happen and did to get Ask the Lord retired...gotta love it. This is a template for the future, IMHO....
I am so proud to be an FoB.

Posted by: jonnagrey at July 19, 2008 1:54 PM

((((((((((((((((Maribel and Hans)))))))))))))))))))
I pray as i prepare for a weekend at the Mall of Wretched Excess with our group to fund raise for the retired racing gh bills that never stop/

Safe rides to all today. May they all come home safe.

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ALEX:
Great article link above about what had to happen and did to get Ask the Lord retired...gotta love it. This is a template for the future, IMHO....
I am so proud to be an FoB.

Posted by: jonnagrey at July 19, 2008 1:54 PM

Ask the Lord gets new life on farm
By MARY RAMPELLINI

Ask the Lord made a lot of people a lot of money as a winner of 23 races and $769,640. Now, at the age of 11, he has been retired as the result of work done by a group looking to get aged earners of more than $500,000 off the track.

Ask the Lord won his maiden in March 2000 at Fair Grounds and went on to win six stakes during a career that took him to Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course, and Churchill Downs. But in time his star faded and his slide down the class ladder started in earnest in August 2006, when he ran for a claiming price of $30,000. By fall 2007, he fell to the $5,000 claiming ranks, and last month, Ask the Lord ran second for a $4,000 tag at Evangeline Downs.

"It's about the dignity of the animal," said Alex Brown, a Woodbine-based exercise rider who runs the website alexbrownracing.com, the home of the Fans of Barbaro. "These guys have made a lot of money. They served the industry very well. They've had the high accolades, and now they're running in races that don't really befit the quality of horse that they once were."

Through his website, Brown was contacted about Ask the Lord by Fans of Barbaro member Mary Overman. She wanted to retire the horse and went to work negotiating a purchase price with the horse's latest owner, Steve Isaac, who in April had claimed Ask the Lord for $7,500. From there, it became a matter of raising the funds to do the deal. And while Overman was working on the project, Sue McPeek, the wife of trainer Ken McPeek, got an e-mail about Ask the Lord.

"I got involved and told Kenny about it," Sue McPeek said. "It was at a point Ask the Lord was probably going to be running pretty soon. He ran on the 19th of June. We needed to get the deal done."

Ken McPeek, who was in California to run My Baby Baby in the American Oaks, wired the asking price of $4,000 to Isaac. Angelo Trosclair, a retired jockey who now runs an equine vanning service, shipped Ask the Lord at a reduced cost from Louisiana to the McPeeks' farm in Lexington, Ky.

"Everyone wanted to make this happen, even the current owner," Brown said. "These guys at Evangeline were quite open to retiring the horse. They didn't make money off this horse. He had been claimed quite recently. Everybody did good by this. It was a whole network of lots of different people doing a little bit."

The original plans were for the horse to be sent to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation in Lexington, Ky., but that has changed, Sue McPeek said.

"When he came off the van, he looked great," she said. "He had good condition on him. He was sound. Once we got him off the van, we gave him a bath and he settled right in. We took a personal liking to him and thought maybe we could use him as a pony. He's just very classy."

Sue McPeek said Ask the Lord will work with young horses at their farm, Magdalena. She has been involved in projects like this for a long time and one way has been through the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.

"Every winner that Kenny and I have, we donate money to the TRF," she said. "It's kind of an automatic way of giving back. There's an easy form for owners and trainers and jockeys to fill out and participate. It's a tax deductible donation."

Brown said Isaac has been updated on Ask the Lord working as a pony.

"A lot of horsemen really care about this issue, and they want to know that the horses are not going to be sitting in some field the rest of their lives with no real purpose," Brown said. "Steve Isaac was excited to hear that Ask the Lord will be passing on his wisdom to the next generation."

A few months ago, Brown compiled a list of 10 horses who have earned $500,000 or more and are running for a claiming price of $5,000 or less. His goal is retirement for all of them, and so far two of them are off the track, Ask the Lord and Top Bunk.

"There's lots of horses, and you can't help them all, but you do what you can do," Brown said.

Brown said his next goal is to see the retirement of Witt Ante, a former Louisiana-bred champion who last raced at Evangeline, and Lights on Broadway, a former Texas-bred champion who last ran for a $2,500 claiming tag at Anthony Downs in Kansas. Together, they have earned $1.1 million.

Posted by: jonnagrey at July 19, 2008 1:55 PM

THANKS DENISE -- IT WAS ON THE TIP OF MY TONGUE I KNOW SOME PEOPLE WERE UPSET WHEN HELEN LOST CURLIN TO STEVE. I SAW AN INTERVIEW WITH HELEN AND SHE SEEMED LIKE A VERY NICE LADY - SHE WAS VERY GRACIOUS.

ALEX, WONDERFUL STORY ABOUT ASK THE LORD, CHOCKED ME UP A BIT!!

I HAVEN'T BEEN AROUND MUCH AT ALL (I'M MAKING UP FOR IT THIS MORNING-LOL)!! GET WELL MARIBEL, LOTS OF LOVE & PRAYERS FOR YOU. I'M NOT SURE WHAT'S GOING ON WITH YOU THOUGH. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS.

LOVE,
CHERYL G

Posted by: CHERYL G JUST SAY NO TO HORSE SLAUGHTER at July 19, 2008 2:01 PM

From Harriette's Devotionals: most appropriate:

Subject: July 19 Cherokee Devotional

Talk is easy, but listening is better. Mouths have a way of getting away from us---and then we say things we are not committed to--or don't necessarily believe.

Others may seem sensitive--too sensitive. But we may be dull and careless. When the mouth starts to work, the mind stops to listen. Where did those words come from? They came from trouble on the horizon. True, some are easily offended--and on the other hand, what would it have cost to be quiet?

I am the maker of my own fortune.

Shooting Star

Posted by: jonnagrey at July 19, 2008 2:02 PM

Good Morning Barbaro

Please be with all of those riding in races today...the jockeys, horses and all involved...help us, Barbaro...to speak for your brothers and sisters...we love you so much..

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

Please call, fax, email...please...

Also help our rescues, I pray that Carrier and Sally Mae, and so many are rescued, safe, and in loving homes...

Remember our Fallen Angels, the ones suffering human or animal, our wildlife, and always our loving family.

Have a bless weekend.

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Good Morning Alex.
Good Morning Tim and Fair Hill.

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All of you may know, but pray for those families who lost their loved ones yesterday in the crane crash....two crane operators...was only 34 and 41 years old..

I do not know alot as of yet...Curtis is still home...and waiting on phone calls, etc....

Thank you for our prayers and concern...all of you are so special and loved.

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And...went to feed the ferral cats this morning...and in the trap was a POSSUM....lol

Have a good day family....we are deserve that...we are all blessed.

Posted by: joan roya at July 19, 2008 2:11 PM

Mary O. is a wonderful person. Thanks for all the work on Ask the Lord Alex!

Posted by: mj at July 19, 2008 3:02 PM

Joe on saturday...ALL THE DAYS MUST SEEM THE SAME. GOD LOVE THE SHELTONS:
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Saturday, July 19th... Several horses from Los Angeles area race tracks lately, including a gelding called Yankee Boot. He comes to us in very poor shape. Last night, under the big moon, Yankee actually roared. It will be a month before steroids begin to fade. Until then, Yankee truly believes he is king of the jungle.

Officer Tony also came from a race track in terrible condition, and he is mentally depressed. A long walk in the afternoon sun woke Officer Tony up. He watched a rabbit play in the weeds. Welcome to our world. Flies and garden snakes and everywhere you turn a new wasp nest. Officer Tony has two puffy knees. The UPS driver stops to say it looks like that horse ran into a brick wall.

Buddys Mandate continues to remove his fly mask, and I would love to set up a video camera to see how he does it.

Military Rhythm turns his water buckets upside down, and then wonders why there is no water to drink.

Play Misty For Me stands over the blind little dog Sadie Mae, giving her shade. Sadie Mae goes potty, and Misty stays with her until she is done. Going to the bathroom in shade, and how cool is that?

Logician loves to sleep in the afternoon sun, but it has to be right up against a panel. If I had a dollar for everytime I have pushed his face back into the round pen, I could buy Dairy Queen.

I found Allison Martino sound asleep with Limo for her pillow. Limo and Allison curled up together, and Limo was afraid to move as he did not want to wake her. They were both covered in flies. Not your typical Hallmark photo.

I found Cora Mason cleaning the feet of Dare Thee Power, a new filly from the race track. Cora is 13, and unable to have her own horse. She loves Dare Thee Power, and tells her to pose while she takes many pictures. The filly never moves. A star is born.

I found Maddie with her head in my fridge. She grabbed a red Gatorade and said geez Joe, that package of tortillas has turned green.

I found Oh Mandy not doing well. Under the big moon I brought her from our south field so she could spend the night in our mare motel. Oh Mandy is a recent arrival from a feed lot, and she is having health issues. At sunrise Oh Mandy seems to be doing better. We need to watch her carefully.

While I was searching for my pocket knife which cuts hay twine, I found a five dollar bill. Stuffed deep inside the seat of my old ranch truck. Like finding a free gallon of gas.

It is Saturday, and time to cut open 18 bales of hay for morning feed. We might be 89 degrees. Delicious coffee is from Peets, and chocolate cupcakes were made by Hostess. Another gelding is coming to us from Bay Meadows race track. We are shoulder to shoulder, hock to hock. A blast in the boonies...

Joe

Kids Who Love Horses:

Posted by: jonnagrey at July 19, 2008 3:03 PM

### joan roya and ALL,

Oppossums are beautiful to...Yes? I hope that you were able to release her.

Your FOB Fren, O (Proud mom of three, now fully grown, red-tabby drop-offs)

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 19, 2008 3:08 PM

Report of another loss this last week:

Grade I winner and millionaire Tomisueï¿½s Delight was euthanized July 16 following complications from colic surgery. The 14-year-old daughter of A.P. Indy was kept at William S. Farishï¿½s Laneï¿½s End Farm near Versailles, Ky., for owners Hilbert Thoroughbreds and Menard Thoroughbreds.

TOMISUE'S DELIGHT was a full sister to MINESHAFT and was in foal to AWSOME AGAIN at the time of her death.

RIP, good girl. You and your un-known-un-named little one may now run on the great green plain of THISGOODPLACE. You did good.

Your FOB Fren, O

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 19, 2008 3:22 PM

Barbaro needs candles! He only has 118!

Posted by: mj at July 19, 2008 3:27 PM

Good Morning Gang.

Lovely words from you Alex in the Ask The Lord article.

Prayers for Maribel and Hans.

RIP Tomisue. How sad it is when they leave.

Congrats to Jen and Shaconage, Tim and Who's Happy.

May the Heavens keep them all safe today.

Posted by: MargieinNM at July 19, 2008 3:36 PM

Alex,
Great story on Ask the Lord's retirement; thanks again for that and for all you are doing with the Top Bunk list to help them reach their new careers as OTTBs! Have a great day!

Posted by: Barbara in NC at July 19, 2008 3:51 PM

Thanks jonnagrey for the DRF ATL piece posting here...lost my freakin' piece of teenee, tiny paper with DRF login info on it.

Cheryl G...I wasn't upset when Curlin' went to Asmussen. He's on a whole other level than Ms. Pitts...right now. I just think she did a fantastic foundations job with Curlin'. I can't recall if it's the breeder or owner (maybe one in the same) that decided on the 2 yo racing thing. Either way, they did right by him.

I giggle and wonder if Mr. J shouldn't give Curlin' back to Ms. Pitts for the possible turf campaign???? No disrespect to Mr. Asmussen of course.

Denise

Posted by: Denise at July 19, 2008 4:28 PM

"Music In Rainbows"

From God's Loving Heart
The Most Beautiful Rainbow Glowing Barbaro
His Wings Of Love
Eight Belles God's Glowing Angel
Her Wings Of Love
Angel Erin God's Precious Angel In The Sky
Her Wings Of Love Glowing In Rainbows
Beautiful Stars In The Night Sky
Our Angel Horses
Nicanor
God's Divine Hope
His Wings Of Love Glowing In Rainbows
God's Light Of Love Shining On You
Lentanor
God's Glowing Angel
His Wings Of Love Glowing In Rainbows
Glowing Angels
Glowing Wings
Glowing Rainbows
Ask The Lord
Your Glowing Wings Of Love In Rainbows
Hawty Creek
Glowing Angel
Your Wings Of Love
God's Love For You
Barbaro's Famblee Of So, So So Beautiful Angels
Your Angelic Hearts Of Love
Your Glowing Wings Of Love In Rainbows
Angel Alex
All Your Care And Love Means So A Lot
Your Glowing Wings Of Love In Rainbows
Angel Mary O. Angel Of Love
Angels Joan And Curtis
Angels Maribel And Hans
The Wings Of Love
The Wings Of Prayer
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
In Wings
In Rainbows
The Most Beautiful Rainbow Angel Barbaro
The Circle Of Angels
Barbaro's Angels
The Brennan Famblee
Angel Tim
Our Angel Horses
You Are The Inspiration
God's Divine Blessings For You
Glowing In Rainbows
The Rainbow Of Music
So, So So Special Songs On Equine Heaven
So, So So Special Lyrics That Mean A Lot
Lifting You Up In Halos
Musical Notes In The Sky
Churchill Sounds The Band Of Angels Singing
Songs Of Love And Joy
Glowing..........

8.........Halos........Two Hearts........
Connected In Love........Musical Artistry........

Affirmed Rainbows........
Sacred Prayers........
God's Angels.........

Affirmed Prayers........
God And The Angels Are With You........
Jesus.........
Angel Barbaro.........
Angel Eight Belles..........
Angel Erin.........
Angel Windchill.........
Angel Secretariat........
Angel Seattle Slew.........
Angel Ruffian........
Angel Cuz.........
Angel Vindication.......
Angel Vinstar.........
Barbaro's Angel Frens Are With You.........
Angel LITF Is Lifting You Up In Halos.........
Their Wings Of Love..........
Their Rainbows Of Love Shining On You........

Affirmed Prayers.........
Ask The Lord.........
God's Divine Blessings For You Angels........
Glowing..........

Affirmed

Posted by: Dee Mirich at July 19, 2008 5:02 PM

Dear Frens,

Last week we enjoyed a virtual "bloom" of FOBs returning to this site. Please, if you are one of them, or know anyothers, let them know how refreshing, and IMPORTANT their presence is.

We must TEND this garden, and carefully cultivate the seeds that were planted at the beginning.

We have ALL been drawn by BARBARO...from the Carrot Posse to the Newbees. We are famblee. Please help us to maintain our calling and purpose.

We are a FREE, GRASSROOTS organization of Frens...like minded, for the most part; quite diverse, and powerful.

We have work to do. Please come back. Please stay.

Your FOB Fren, O

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 19, 2008 6:06 PM

hAy famblee!

I didn't get to return to the site yesterday. So much went on yesterday....

My thoughts and prayers are with Maribel and Hans; the families of the crane accident victims; and our own Daryl.

Maribel, Hans will be all right. They'll find out what's going on and fix him up.

Daryl, your post yesterday brought me to tears. Your dedication, expressed so eloquently, is a breath of fresh air. And my answer is a resounding: YES!

Regarding Callie: when we share that bond of love and kindness with an animal, they know it, on the deepest level. Animals are so intuitive, probably more so than most humans. Callie knew.

Daryl, I wonder if Callie chose to go at that time because she thought it would be easier on you that way. Maybe this was her gift to you, her way of thanking you for saving her from abuse and giving her a life of love, warmth, safety, and tenderness.

Many years ago, my sister and her family had a sweet orange tabby named Dusty. Sometimes they'd let Dusty go out into the fenced back yard with them. One day Dusty fled the yard. He'd never done that. Dusty had been sick. They found Dusty curled up under a bush in a little nearby park. The vet said his illness had caused his kidneys to fail, and he had run off to be alone as he knew his time was near. The vet said this is normal for animals.

My sister blamed herself for letting Dusty into the yard, but no. This was how Dusty needed to be as he crossed the Bridge. He wanted to do this, and needed to, and he would have found a way. I think your sweet Callie needed to cross the Bridge her way and in her time, because she loves you.

Posted by: Susan E. at July 19, 2008 6:40 PM

July 19 Cherokee Devotional [sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk)

I am the maker of my own fortune.

Shooting Star
Shawnee War Chief

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 6:49 PM

anybody watching RFDtv (379 on DirecTV) - vaulting training - fascinating!

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 6:52 PM

DENISE aka coeurdefer on the Discussion Board...ARE YOU HERE?

Posted by: Nancy in CT at July 19, 2008 7:12 PM

A quick check-in here at this truly sacred place....you all are the best!
99 degrees here in Pennsylvania's Susquehanna Valley and I think the humidity is 200 . . . .

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd for you take me to where angels walk . . . as our Angel Dee says, "It is AFFIRMED"!

Holding hands, hooves, paws with the entire Barbaro Nation and be assured prayers going out to all in need, two- and four-legged.

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JOAN ROYA - so hoping you were able to free the oppossum?????
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Everybody be careful in the heat . . .

with love,
Lou Ann

Posted by: Lou Ann R., FOB forever, PA at July 19, 2008 7:31 PM

When I was growing up I lived a lot with my grandparents who lived in the country. They always had several dogs. These dogs roamed all over the 2,000 acres and hardly ever got hurt. If they got hurt they would always come to the house. If they died of natural causes from old age they would o way up in the hills and never seen again. A vet told us it is instinct and very common. ###I am so happy for "Ask The Lord". I wish that for them all. Besides how would you send a horse named Ask The Lord to slaughter.? Oh I foget-the killer buyers do not have souls.

Posted by: sandra at July 19, 2008 7:40 PM

(On Rescue Board)

Another Chance 4 Horses Rescue - has bailed two out; one more to go - tomorrow is deadline

if anyone can help!

Posted by: FG at July 19, 2008 7:41 PM

Did you all know that MHR now has an additional camera online (besides Marestare) - different locations on the property, always something to see - and the new one also has a chat room. Go on over to MHR website to check out what's going on.

http://www.miraclehorse.com

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 8:12 PM

EVENING ATTIRE to run at Philly Park in 5 minutes. Pray...for a safe trip...hope for a win...

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 19, 2008 8:37 PM

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Lou Ann. You Are In My Heart So A Lot So. You Touch My Heart So A Lot So. For Being A So, So So Beautiful Angel On This Earth.

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

Affirmed

Posted by: Dee Mirich at July 19, 2008 8:43 PM

"Evening Attire a convincing winner" - ten years old! They say he'll be running on Breeders Cup Day as well. Way to go. (I love those old geldings!) He really did a great job today, glad I was watching.

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 8:54 PM

HANS UPDATE

FINALLY...AT LAST!!! SOME ANSWERS....

They have released Hans from hospital and he is already back at work with strict orders not to do any lifting.A battery of doctors and specialists spent the better part of last night doing a myriad of tests and xrays to finally determine the root cause of his discomfort!!!

What was so confusing was there was a series of problems happening resulting from his coronary artery bypass surgery....usually the heart specialist aka cardiologist explained they only see one complication but never 4 at once !!!!!

The culprit is inflamation....

1.The heart wall is inflamed and in spasm
2.The esophagus got disturbed from the surgery and is in spasm making it hard to breathe
3.The cartilage in the sterum has produced some scar tissue so it is painful
4.The blood pressure is elevated due to the pain of ALL of the above!!!!

He has been given special medicine to reduce the muscle spasm and inflamation .The cartilage problem will take a couple of years to straighten out but should be bearable!!!

The GOOD NEWS....
The bypass looks excellent and the arteries are ALL clear.The surgical site ALL looks VERY GOOD!!!
GOOD WORK ...Royal Columbian Hospital!!!

EVERYONE...doctors,nurses etc were ALL VERY HAPPY and relieved that his heart is OK!!!(many of them worked with him for well over 30yrs years when he was head of food services at the hospital)

I'm HAPPY and ECSTATIC but VERY VERY TIRED !!!

WHAT would I do without my FOB FAMBLEE????
TRUST ME...Y'ALL HAVE FRENS IN HIGH PLACES!!! LOL

Going to wrap MORE baby clothes and get some SLEEP!!!

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Alex
I enjoyed the info about Ask The Lord.No one knows more about asking the Lord than the FOB!! I'd like to think that WE are experts at asking and LOL HE always listens....

Did I say "THANKS" for the prayers?many many many THANKS....and as Joe always says "HUG your horses" or in lieu of horses cats will do?????

Posted by: Maribel at July 19, 2008 8:54 PM

Yesssssss...EVENING ATTIRE won by several lengths!

Now we will see the magnificent 10 Year Old warrior in the Breeders Cup.

Good job all. Everyone safe.

Your FOB Fren, O

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 19, 2008 8:55 PM

Kvelling mit Nachas for Maribel and Hans - thanks for the upbeat update.

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 8:56 PM

When Evening Attire runs in the Breeders Cup, he will be the oldest to run - they are saying the oldest thus far were 9 yo. He's the only 10-yr-old.

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 8:58 PM

are we aware of this??? Federal ban proposed in House on double deckers for transportation of equines for ANY purpose. (found this at the HAHS group site)

http://www.thehorse .com/ViewArticle .aspx?ID= 12312

Federal Ban on Equine Transport via Double-Decker Introduced
by: Pat Raia
July 18 2008, Article # 12312

The use of double-decker trailers to transport horses for any purpose would be banned nationwide if a new bill recently introduced into the
U.S. House of Representatives becomes law. But some equine welfare advocates say the bill is flawed.

Sponsored by U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), H.R. 6278, the Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2008, would amend Chapter 805 of title 49,
United States Code, to prohibit horse transport in double-decker trailers in all 50 states and in all U.S. territories.

Under the proposed law, violators would be subject to federal civil prosecution by the U.S. Attorney General, and fines of $100 to $500 per
horse.

However, some say the bill is too lenient.

"This kind of transport is cruelty, so the charges should be criminal," said Donna Ewing, president of the Hooved Animal Rescue and Protection Society in Barrington, Ill. "And the fines are too low; they should be so stiff that people wouldn't even think about violating the law."

The bill also raises enforcement questions, according to Christine Berry, longtime humane transport activist and founding president of the
Pennsylvania- based Equine Protection Network.

Where so-called "doubles" are currently banned, state and local authorities have jurisdiction to cite and prosecute violators, she said.

Under the proposed measure, the violation enforcement would fall to the U.S. Attorney General's office.

"So who makes the Attorney General aware of a violation?" asked Berry.

"Under this proposal, private citizens can't call 911 and get law enforcement. The law would be unenforceable. "

Neither Rep. Kirk nor his spokesman Eric Elk were available for comment.

Although the Commercial Transportation of Horses to Slaughter Act of 1996 prohibits the use of double-decker trailers to transport horses
headed to slaughter facilities, six states currently prohibit double-decker horse transport for any purpose, according to Humane Society of the United States statistics.

Ewing, whose organization served as caretaker for 42 draft horses involved in a double-decker rollover accident in Illinois last October,
said she supports the national ban effort, despite her reservations about the current bill.

"Creating a federal law is good," she said. "But without stiffer penalties, I'm afraid people will either pay the fines or find ways to get around it."

H.R. 6278 has been referred to House's Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee for review.

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 9:48 PM

WEST OF GIBRALTER was just pulled up at (Philly Park?, Belmont?)

No word on what happened...on TVG

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 19, 2008 9:49 PM

Sorry...I think that 'GIBRALTAR' is the correct spelling

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 19, 2008 9:50 PM

####
JOAN
I am not sure which native American nation called the Oppossum the Ghost of the Forest. but I love it.

####
Back from the Mall with a migraine, and TREMENDOUS frustration with the frakkin heat. It's obscene. I'll take the winter and the fall anyday....

OR a shore spot (which we used to have) where you can throw yourself into the ocean--anytime you feel your brain cells turning into aspic--and swim with the riptides and rollers or as in SC, just pretend you're in a giant frakkin bathtub. With dolphins. And Brown Pelicans,,,,,,,,yum yum.

UCH: may you all have a cool--literally--night and a cooler day tomorrow and think of us up at the MoWE dealing with what we call at the Zoo, "THE PUBLIC>"

lub you guys:::xxoo:j
Courage

Posted by: jonnagrey at July 19, 2008 9:59 PM

Maribel, I couldn't be happier for you and Hans!!!!!

Sounds like the BBH was spreading some of his Effect around today, eh?

Evening Attire got some Effect, too!

Posted by: Susan E. at July 19, 2008 10:01 PM

Michael's BORN TO BE running, and Edgar is riding LOST MY CHOO....they're nearly ready...Virginia Oaks...

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 19, 2008 10:07 PM

Edgar and CHOO won Virg Oaks!

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 19, 2008 10:10 PM

OMG how the closers overtook Julia Tuttle in the Virginia Oaks - Edgar Prado took Lost Her Chew (sp?) to the win. Great ride, Edgar! "Like a blur" in a hand ride, did not go for the stick.

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:10 PM

I think that Edgar's winner's name is I Lost My Chew (sp?)

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:11 PM

CHOO! CHOO! CHOO! Hooray for our favorite Edgar, HAND RIDE!

Posted by: Shelley in CA at July 19, 2008 10:12 PM

And Kent Desormeaux is 2 wins away from passing the 5,000 mark . . .

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:12 PM

Way to go Edgar and I Lost My Choo. Let's make it two with El Sultry Sun!

Posted by: Eliz. from TX at July 19, 2008 10:12 PM

Whew, I'm exhausted. Time to feed the dogs...

I THINK it has been a good day so far...only one horse pulled up (no report yet)...

Dogs hungry...BBL

###Hay Maribel...great news, my Fren. Our Father's hand, Yes? ^-,^

Your FOB Fren O

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 19, 2008 10:13 PM

Eliz from TX - El Sultry Sun was scratched this morning...

Posted by: Shelley in CA at July 19, 2008 10:14 PM

Edgar also beat Kent in the race before the Oaks - the Kitten's Joy I think? Two stakes wins in a row at Colonial Downs for Edgar!

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:15 PM

Hay, FOB's!

###
Maribel, what wonderful news about Hans...I've been watching all afternoon hoping for an update. Prayers are there...

Healing,Love,Peace
ONS, OMPH
Padme

Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at July 19, 2008 10:24 PM

####
Ghost of the Forest!!!!! I love it...Mr.Opossum...

Please one more to bail out on the rescue....Sally Mae needs us.

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL GROUP....LOVE AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU FAMBLEE.

#####
Alex...hope you are having a good day.

Posted by: joan roya at July 19, 2008 10:25 PM

Great ride by Edgar!

Posted by: mj at July 19, 2008 10:32 PM

EDGAR BEING INTERVIEWED live on TVG

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:34 PM

Good guy Edgar - you didn't forget to mention Barbaro (in the last statement of the interview). Made me cry.

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:36 PM

Darn CJ, I missed that! What did Edgar say?

P.S. Wait till you see how beautiful our Million tickets are!

Posted by: mj at July 19, 2008 10:38 PM

I love this place - enjoying the racing day - wouldn't be doing that if I hadn't hooked up here - had just about given up watching and Barbaro brought me back and I haven't left again. (Ruffian drove me away.) I'm such a glutton for punishmnemt, I think it's called, but the enjoyment obviously outweighs the agony (or else I'm a masochist, haha) . . .

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:40 PM

MJ - I can't quote it, something like, he thanked all the people and horses in his life who brought him to where he is now (very zen-like IMO), and then said but there was one special one who grabbed everybody's heart and that was Barbaro, and that was the end of the interview. Hope there will be a transcript of what he said . . . anybody else get it down?

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:42 PM

######### directed to MJ but intended for all - - if there are any FOBs who want to join us at the Arlington Million on Sat Aug 9 - is it too late for them or do you have suggestions?

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:44 PM

ruminating about second careers for OTTBs - what the McPeeks are doing with Ask The Lord - utilizing him as a pony horse at their training farm - is such a viable option and good good thing - he will be teaching the younger generation, as was pointed out in the article.

Seriously, I read some scientific studies in horse mags recently about how horses learn from other horses - and that is evidently recognized and utilized to optimal effect in the McPeek operation. Good for them!

And the Va Derby is underway . . .

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:47 PM

What a stretch run for the photo finish!

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:48 PM

Everybody safe, don't care who won, but a win would put Kent one win away from the 5,000 mark.

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:49 PM

....hmmmmm, what ever happened to SILVER WHISTLE?

Running 2005, 2008, 2007...then...nothing

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 19, 2008 10:50 PM

Gio Ponte won, "Kent Desormeaux can't buy a break."

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:50 PM

Poor Kent - He's been sitting on 4,999 wins for weeks and came in second in three races today! The rider who beat him in this last one, was Garrett Gomez and the commentator said it was "by millimeters."

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:52 PM

Oh I miss seeing Showing Up run. Great commercial. Does anyone know where he was retired to? I would love to go and see him one day.

Posted by: mj at July 19, 2008 10:53 PM

no - I was one win off - apparently Kent is just the one win away now, and turn any one of these seconds into a win and it puts him over - is that right?

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 10:56 PM

I think Edgar was saying that he has been given the opportunities to ride many outstanding horses, but the horse that gave him the edge was Barbaro. It sounded to me like he was giving Barbaro a huge amount of credit for his induction into the Hall of Fame. I just love him.

Posted by: Eliz. from TX at July 19, 2008 11:00 PM

## CJ
I love it here on race day also. That was quite a finish.

Have those interested in the Million e-mail me. I will have them call and get their own tickets for the Million, however I can tell them where we are sitting and they can get tickets by us. I do know they are close to being sold out.

Posted by: mj at July 19, 2008 11:02 PM

re Showing Up -

Here what it says at his WIKI page:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showing_Up

Retirement
On April 16th, 2008, Barclay Tagg announced that Showing Up would retire sound. As yet, his owners have made no definite decision about where he will stand at stud.

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 11:04 PM

####Elizabeth,

Thanks. I will never forget when he drove down to New Bolton at 4 am to see Barbaro when he first had laminitis. Pure love.

Posted by: mj at July 19, 2008 11:07 PM

######## well I've been up since 3 am - was planning a trip to "the old woods" for a trailride but there was an 80% chance of thunderstorms and it's an awful long car ride and a lot of gas (about 80 miles each way) and I can't be gone from home for more than 14 hours tops (with a diabetic cat) so can't stay overnight as I used to - so bottom line I scratched the trip for today, and now am supertired and needing a nap! More racing on network TV, though, I think - but I am off to curl up and get covered with cats - happens every time I settle into the "sleeping chair" after time at the computer. ttyl - now I'll be hoping for good weather next weekend - hope I don't live to regret not going today . . . (it didn't storm after all ...)

Posted by: CJaffe at July 19, 2008 11:10 PM

#####
PLEASE LIGHT UP CANDLES FOR BARBARO...118 OR LESS...IS TOO LOW FOR OUR BOY

plus his frens...thank you

AND...WE HAVE SALLY MAE ON THE FEEDLOT...LET US MOVE HER OUT AND IN TO A LOVING HOME...PLEASE...DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING..

Posted by: joan roya at July 19, 2008 11:15 PM

Way to go, Evening Attire! 10 years stands for a lot. That's what champions are made of. You win our hearts.

Maribel, so happy to hear the good news.

Joy FOB 4ever

Posted by: JoyinVT at July 19, 2008 11:29 PM

URGENT! URGENT! URGENT!

Please, if you can help - 2 urgent rescues going on now on the DB....

AC4H rescue, & NJ feedlot rescue (the New Jersey rescue is just needing pledges for now)

BOTH WITH DEADLINE TOMORROW!

Every little bit helps! Thanks!

Fran

Posted by: FG at July 20, 2008 12:04 AM

Additional posting from the New Jersey feedlot rescue:

"Thank you so much we really need to pull at least those three or four by tomorrow to give the rest a chance at NOT shipping!! THANK YOU!!!! "

Posted by: FG at July 20, 2008 12:06 AM

Edgar is like a fine wine, yes?

Posted by: Susan E. at July 20, 2008 1:30 AM

God Bless Edgar Prado. He gave Barbaro the credit for where he, (Edgar), is today. Truly something special.

Posted by: MargieinNM at July 20, 2008 1:42 AM

Also, Alex, I did not know that Secretariat ran his last race at Woodbine, and won.

Did everyone hear Mrs. Chenery's comment? Something to the effect that she is an 'old time' breeder, breeding horses for soundness instead of flashy 2 year olds.

Good news, Maribel!

Posted by: MargieinNM at July 20, 2008 1:49 AM

A thread has just been started on the discussion board about honoring Edgar upon his induction August 4. Ideas needed!

Posted by: Susan E. at July 20, 2008 1:51 AM

###
MargieinNM
YES...Secretariat ran his final race at Woodbine.I know someone who attended that race and said it was magnificent!!! He eclipsed the field and was running his own race!!!! I wish I had been there!!
What a treat for all who attended!!

Posted by: Maribel at July 20, 2008 1:59 AM

We need ideas. Please join the discussion!

Honoring Edgar
jan

Posted by: jan at July 20, 2008 2:13 AM

Evening Attire, what a great ten year old veteran. I was also pulling for Well Armed. He has had so many physical problems with his broken hip, etc. Most of all I am thankful all ran safely.

Posted by: sandra at July 20, 2008 2:35 AM

##
sandra
"I was also pulling for Well Armed. He has had so many physical problems with his broken hip, etc. Most of all I am thankful all ran safely."

Me Too! My cats wondered what I was screaming for.....LOL! I was thrilled that Well Armed won. Boy that horse is loved! His story is amazing....
jan

Posted by: jan at July 20, 2008 2:46 AM

If we could find out if Edgar is Catholic, how about an engraved chalice, then he could donate to his church, or a seminary.

Posted by: MargieinNM at July 20, 2008 2:50 AM

Congratulations to Tim and Who's Happy. After that win, apparently EVERYONE is happy.........

kudos,
Kathy from Toledo and the cats

Posted by: Kathy at July 20, 2008 4:02 AM

FOB $1-$5 Alive Drive

We are on drive number 34 for Smurf at Happy Horse Haven. We have raised over $3300 for rescued horses.

Please click on the link below for more information on drive #34.

FOB $1-$5 Alive Drive

Thank-you!

Margie

Posted by: Margie at July 20, 2008 5:25 AM

first “anabolic-free Breeders' Cup - CALIFORNIA BANS STEROIDS

don't think this has been mentioned here yet - thanks to johnc for posting at the DB

http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/delmarraces/20080718-9999-1s18chrb.html

It recounts that Bo Derek attended her first California Horse Racing Board meeting since being appointed; excerpts pertinent to significant decisions:

. . . she and the other six members of the board voted to ban anabolic steroids. The ban is expected to be in effect by the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita on Oct. 24-25. It would be the first “anabolic-free Breeders' Cup in the history of the event,” said Rick Arthur, the board's medical director.

Additionally, the board voted to ban another controversial but less common practice. It involves “heel-nerving” – cutting a posterior digital nerve to desensitize it. It's intended to reduce pain, but other racing jurisdictions have banned such horses from racing, fearing for horse and jockey safety. Yesterday, the CHRB did the same, effective Oct. 1. [end excerpt]

Posted by: CJaffe at July 20, 2008 8:52 AM

Good Morning,

THERE ARE TWO SUNDAY RESCUES GOING ON NOW ON THE DB (don't know how to do the "blue-link")

They are AC4H and New Jersey Kill Pen Rescues.

Please, if you can help at all - today is the deadline for both(not sure what time) -

Every little bit helps - ANYTHING is appreciated! Let's save some horses today!!!

Thanks.

Fran

Posted by: FG at July 20, 2008 12:15 PM

Please read this important thread FOBs HONOR EDGAR'S HALL OF FAME INDUCTION and contribute your ideas!

Posted by: Nancy in CT at July 20, 2008 2:18 PM

((((((((((((((((((MARIBEL & HANS))))))))))))))))))

Posted by: jonnagrey at July 20, 2008 2:28 PM

a Barbaro moment . . .

just now an FOB (TeresaC14) posted at the ABR/DB, that she had signed a petition I posted about saving ocean ecosystems.

my reply to her sums it all up for me . . .

good good good! And as I clicked on the email alerting me to YOUR post, I said to myself, "Ah, someone who loves Barbaro is thinking of me . . ."

Have a great day everyone and I am thinking of all of you.

LIVING PROOF etc

Posted by: CJaffe at July 20, 2008 2:41 PM

###
MargieinNM,
Wasn't that a wonderful piece with Mr. Chenery? I was so happy to hear her say that the problem with breeding today is that it is done for money, not to breed sound Horses. Loved it when she said the focus needs to change! She is a classy lady. Plus, she looks great! Thank you for mentioning her.

NO Horse left behind or Ever Forgotten!
Lee

Posted by: Sofie's Lee at July 20, 2008 2:42 PM

meant to include DB Thread where YOU can sign the petition to save ocean ecosystems. Here 'tis

http://forums.prospero.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=26519.1

Posted by: CJaffe at July 20, 2008 2:43 PM

"God's Artistry In Rainbows"

From God's Loving Heart
The Most Beautiful Rainbow Glowing Barbaro
His Wings Of Love
Eight Belles God's Glowing Angel
Her Wings Of Love
Angel Erin God's Precious Angel In The Sky
Her Wings Of Love Glowing In Rainbows
The Stars In The Night Sky
Our Angel Horses
Nicanor
God's Divine Hope
His Wings Of Love Glowing In Rainbows
God's Light Of Love Shining On You
Lentanor
God's Glowing Angel
Your Wings Of Love Glowing In Rainbows
Evening Attire
God's Glowing Rainbow
Your Wings Of Love Glowing
Barbaro's Famblee Of So, So So Beautiful Angels
Your Angelic Hearts Of Love
Your Wings Of Love Glowing In Rainbows
God's Love For You Angels
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
In Wings
In Rainbows
The Most Beautiful Rainbow Angel Barbaro
The Circle Of Angels
Barbaro's Angels
God's Divine Artists
The Brennan Famblee
Our Angel Horses
You Are The Inspiration
Divinely Connected
God's Divine Blessings For You
The Rainbow Of God's artists
Barbaro's Angels
Your Canvas Of Dreams
Are Beautiful Creations
Ocean Colors
God's Beautiful Rainbows
Glowing.........

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

Affirmed Rainbows........
Sacred Prayers........
God's Angels..........

Affirmed Prayers.........
God And The Angels Are With You.........
Jesus.........
Angel Barbaro.........
Angel Eight Belles........
Angel Erin.........
Angel Windchill.........
Angel Secretariat........
Angel Seattle Slew.........
Angel Ruffian.........
Angel Cuz.........
Angel Vindication.......
Angel Vinstar.........
Barbaro's Angel Friends Are With You.......
Angel LITF Is Lifting You Up In Halos........
Their Wings Of Love.........
Their Rainbows Of Love Are Shining On You.......

Affirmed Knowing.........
In The Highest Place........
Stars In The Sky..........
Light Up The World With Love.........

Affirmed

Posted by: Dee Mirich at July 20, 2008 2:50 PM

We are the Water Planet. Everything that damages our oceans will damage our lives. Please go to the DB and sign this petition. thank you: j

Posted by: jonnagrey at July 20, 2008 3:29 PM

####
Angel Dee
What a wonderful way to start this Sunday...your Rainbow collages are magnificent.....

####
Frens
It is rainy and overcast here in Ontario! Thank goodness Alex got through his sets safely!!!! It doesn't look too promising for this afternoon either???We are in what they call the lee of the lakes here so anything can happen! The skies could clear in an instant and the sun shine!!! Strange to see after having lived in the westcoast mountains for 30yrs where it rains for 40 days and 40 nights without stopping!!!

I talked with Hans again last evening just to check on him and he had taken his second anti-inflamatory pill and was resting comfortably!
He asked me to THANK YOU ALL for the prayers reiki and good thoughts!!!! Isn't it a shame that his former doctor did not act on his symptoms and this has gone on for almost a year???!! However when the system here works ...IT WORKS!!! Mountains MOVE in the twinkling of an eye!!!His cardiologist came in on his day off to take care of him....NOW THAT'S SERVICE!!!!

Barbaro....did you put in a good word with the powers that be???

Well I must go put my coffee on or I won't be any good for anything soon????

PLEASE go the the DB and help with the plans for Edgars Hall of Fame induction.....
WE OWE HIM SO MUCH !!! HE DESERVES THIS HONOR!!

Gotta go I'm getting a little caffeine twinge....

Posted by: Maribel at July 20, 2008 3:57 PM

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Maribel. You Are In My Heart So A Lot So. You Touch My Heart So A Lot So. So, So So Very Happy For You And Angel Hans. All, All All So Glowing........

All, All, All Angelic Beautiful Glowing Rainbows To You And Angel Hans........

Affirmed

Posted by: Dee Mirich at July 20, 2008 4:06 PM

Good Morning Gang.

AGD for Hans. (another good day).

Petition is signed.

No longer considered flaky, Al Gore is on Meet The Press talking about energy.

Went to bed last night with past images from here. Edgar holding up his broken horse, then Edgar bent over in anguish. The Beanie Barbaro journey. Sometimes it is overwhelming to recapture all of the images from here. I went to bed misty eyed.

Posted by: MargieinNM at July 20, 2008 4:07 PM

Sorry you are having a rainy morning Alex!

I can just picture that horse coming out of the tunnel on its own. LOL

Posted by: mj at July 20, 2008 4:16 PM

May the Heavens watch over all that are racing today.

Thanks for the amusing Woodbine update, Alex.

Posted by: MargieinNM at July 20, 2008 4:19 PM

Good morning, Famblee!!

I join the wishes for AGD for Hans and Maribel.

Will sign the petition. God, how we need Jacques Cousteau....

CJ, thanks for the post re the California meeting. Sounds like Bo is kicking tail and taking names. Bo knows horses!

Posted by: Susan E. at July 20, 2008 4:32 PM

MargieInMaine -
Yes Ms Chenery chose to have Secretariat run his last race at Woodbine in honor of his Canadian connections - trainer Lucien Laurin and jockey Ronnie Turcotte. The description of him coming out of the fog around the final turn was that of a "fire-breathing dragon".

Posted by: LindaVA at July 20, 2008 4:38 PM

July 20 Cherokee Devotional [sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk]

Having done all, stand. Stop saying you wish you had done differently, stop the anger, and above all, stop acting like a donkey. Having done all, stand still and see it work, support it by keeping faith on your lips--not pitiful insecure words.

When a thing is right, it is right. Stand on it and make it part of your innermost spirit. How can your consciousness work to any advantage if you keep running in circles and doubting what you had to do? All the circumstances will come into play and make final decisions, but standing for right was your part---and you did it!

For all these things we thank the Great Ruler and Him only!

Sa-go-ye-wat-ha
Seneca Chief

Posted by: CJaffe at July 20, 2008 5:02 PM

Hi y'all,

There is an article in the New York Times this morning about the wild mustang herds in Nevada and elsewhere and what the Bureau of Land Management wants to do with them. It's worth reading.

Blessings to All,
Bonnie

Posted by: Bonnie MacRaith at July 20, 2008 5:33 PM

Please read this - A NEW POST FROM MARTITA about the events at DelPark - and if you'd like to be part of change and improvements, please take part in the discussion...these events reflect on all of us, even those unable to attend.

Martita chose not to post this message here because she didn't feel this was the place to air dirty laundry...hence, the post on the DB!

Posted by: Nancy in CT at July 20, 2008 6:33 PM

### Fren Maribel,

Yes, and Amen...We have a 'date' to be roomies for the dedication in Kentucky and/or next year's BARBARO Celebration. We can either fly or carpool. Louisville is about 8 hrs from GR. I will start to save $, and to look for my dresses and hat now!

Have a wonderful Sunday...GTG for now... must work on revisions of the as yet (sad) divorce settlement. THEN, I will finally be able to concentrate on the IMPORTANT things in life, as an FOB, and as a grown-up-woman stepping into the rest of 'the great adventure.' Living in our Father's hand is such a blessing. Yes?

Your FOB Fren, O

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 20, 2008 6:43 PM

What a nightmarish article Alex posted from the Paulick Report...imagine the shock of a good-hearted person who donated a horse to a Baptist home for boys, only to discover that the horse ended up in the slaughter pipeline!

Be sure to read the article...it's a real lesson in "whom do you trust?".

Posted by: Nancy in CT at July 20, 2008 7:18 PM

Speaking of the Big Red Horse, Beanie Barbaro is in good company on the big bureau in my bedroom by Beanie Secretariat. They are surrounded by framed pictures of all of my fur babies, past and present. No pictures of humans allowed!!!!

A fur baby groupie. That's all I am. :-)

Posted by: MargieinNM at July 20, 2008 7:20 PM

Our public library owns a copy of the video of Secretariat's last race, and I checked it out about 4 years ago to show my boys (then 9 and 7) who Secretariat had been and what he was like. Their response was "Woowwwwwwwwwww! That's cool!"

Posted by: Barbara in NC at July 20, 2008 8:02 PM

Pennsylvania drug testing

Posted by: Debbie L.A. at July 20, 2008 8:04 PM

Keeneland ban toe grabs

Posted by: Debbie L.A. at July 20, 2008 8:08 PM

Keeneland ban toe grabs

Let me try this again!

Posted by: Debbie L.A. at July 20, 2008 8:11 PM

((((((Otherlyn))))))))

Thinking of you today and you've definitely got a deal for Kentucky!!! I'll start saving too...the Beetle is paid for at the end of August so a little extra money will help ebberthing !!!

Read those papers carefully...YOU DESERVE nothing but "THE BEST"!!!

HUGS and love

Posted by: Maribel at July 20, 2008 8:24 PM

*UPDATE ON TODAY'S RESCUES*

AC4H has completed bail - thank you!!

New Jersey Kill Pen Rescue - got a reprieve; truck is not coming tonight - still in desperate need of home offers & bail money - please help if you can!

THANKS FOB's!!!!!!

Posted by: FG at July 20, 2008 8:38 PM

JOE: AND ONCE AGAIN WE SURVIVED THE SUNDAY AT THE BIG DAMNED MALL...BLESS THE CANADIANS, CNYERS CANNOT AFFORD TO SHOP IN THEIR OWN FRAKKIN TEMPLE TO CONSUMPTION....20% SALES ARE CANADIAN... (I always have fun brushing up my French with the little girls and their Moms who ask if it is OK to pet the dogs, etc...)
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Sunday, July 20th... On this beautiful Sunday morning, later we might be 92 degrees, and I must hustle with morning chores. This is hardly much of a morning journal. 60 Minutes will not come calling. We are involved with other ranches. One of these ranches is near Napa, a gorgeous setting, and their horses are in deep trouble.

I am gathering facts and lining up our transportation team. Tomorrow I will share with you as much as possible.

We live in scary times. And it seems horses are the first to go.

Later today three more horses come to us from race tracks. Also later today we say goodbye to Dare Thee Power, and we barely got to know her. She just arrived a few days ago from a race track. We called her Pow Wow.

We will greet a thoroughbred mare from a feed lot in Vallejo. And a trip to the feed store is a must, as horses are on a bucket rampage. For whatever reason buckets are being mangled, destroyed, kicked like a field goal for three points. A bucket conspiracy among our horses.

Enjoy your picture perfect Sunday, and be sure to hug your horses. Off to feed the hungry. Crazy these days are...

Joe

Yesterday On Our Ranch:

Top Left: Our good friend Shayla from Animal Control brought us this brand new kitten.

Top Right: Brett and Kristen are the happy new owners of Dare Thee Power. Kristen has her 21st birthday later this month. A party so big cops will be called.

Bottom Left: All the young girls love the old man Limo. Limo might be a hundred, and he enjoys his cold water hosings.

Bottom Right: This is a douple dip. Champ and Eclipse love to shower together.

Posted by: jonnagrey at July 20, 2008 10:17 PM

Hay, FOB's!

###
Maribel, prayers coming for you and Hans...great report today!!!

###
Am back from a busy day. Went to Fair Hill with Donna Quinn and we walked down to the exercise track...and briefly met Larry Jones...some of his riders were exercising some VERY beautiful horses and the riders were chatting with us.

Horses in Tim's barn are fine. Triumphant is still going after carrots as is Rosie Campbell. King Congaree was also his usual cheeky self, but I adore the heck out of him...Who's Happy seemed a little tired, but took the carrots...I told her how happy I was that she ran with the wind and came home...

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Rachel's surprise baby shower went off beautifully. Robin's home is beautiful and is in a gorgeous wooded setting (only 6 miles from me). Food was great, people were wonderful and Rachel was truly touched by all the love from friends and famblee...

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Have given Alie the heads up about the proposal for Edgar's gift...whoever wants to talk to her, she's ready...:)

Its hot, I'm tired...but today was a good day...a very good day.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS, OMPH,
Padme

Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at July 20, 2008 10:30 PM

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PADME - thanks so much for the update on the shower...I've been holding my breath here! Hopefully Della will be posting some pictures...

Posted by: Nancy in CT at July 20, 2008 10:47 PM

### Fren Padme, You just wrote:

"Its hot, I'm tired...but today was a good day...a very good day."

It touched me when I read those words. The last I saw you was on the afternoon of the Celebration.

You were actively recovering from the disappointment concerning the vendor glitch. (You did it beautifully) It was like watching a long picked flower drink up water from a vase.

Then I sat next to you as you very intently sent Rikei (did I spell it right?) onto the track to keep the horses safe. I was awed by the power of your energy.

Later I felt you as a sigh of resignation. You quietly said that you would take your display items to your car. A sigh filled in the vacuum of the space you left behind. I did not see you after that.

Later, as I drifted off to sleep, remembering the day and the beautiful faces whose eyes I had looked into, I remember thinking that I would have loved to see you simply throw your head back and laugh.

Today, I received a picture of contentment in your words, "...today was a good day..." I will hold the truth of that peaceful image here, and wait until I next see you to watch for that easy laughter.

Just thought you would like to know. Your peace comes through.

Your FOB Fren, O

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 20, 2008 11:01 PM

Hay, Nancy!

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Yes, Della will be posting pictures. I had driven there from Fair Hill and a quick lunch with Donna (I recommend Wesleys...) and everything went off without a hitch. The knit/crocheted blanket is BEAUTIFUL!!! So many talented FOB's put so much love into creating it and Rachel was so touched. I was in awe when I saw it...and nearly in tears looking at how beautiful it is.

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Have signed the petition...

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Dearest Otherlyn...by the time I took everything back to my car, I had come to the realization that Spirit had its reasons for me and the other vendors being shut down. It wasn't the time, it wasn't the place. But I am now prepared for future signings...its part of a new vision, a new way of life. You are a dear fren and I look forward to listening to your wisdom.

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With the events at the ranch last Thursday night with Stormy and the boys during the drumming/meditation, I may have to move there after all. Stormy showed me he has so much knowledge of spiritual evolution that he's kept to himself until now...and now he feels safe in letting us receive it.

Am exhausted...this heat isn't helping and all I want to do now is sleep.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS,OMPH,
Padme

Posted by: Padme (Lyn Gilbert) at July 20, 2008 11:20 PM

Alex I hate to ask but Tim site is a mess with spam. I know this has to be upsetting Penny; I got to meet her at Fair hill. She was so great and I got three pictures of her and her friend.

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Otherlyn I guess I missed you at the celebration? How did that happen? I was the one asking everyone to sign the thank you card for Sharon. Did you sign the card????

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Lyn G it was really nice to meet you, thanks for the info on the shower. Hope to get pictures of our girls at KSF. I love the celebration the best time ever.

We did everything but New Bolton, The Whip and I had hoped to meet Alex! Maybe next year, Big thank you too all who work so hard to make it a great time. It was just wonderful for me and my sister Gloria.

Shelly A, Sharon and I can’t remember everyone’s name but you’re all the best in my book!

Posted by: Debbie L.A. at July 20, 2008 11:23 PM

STRATEGY FOR WEEK OF JULY 21

As you know, Congress will be in recess for the month of August. As we approach the end of the month, we are asking that you start making appointments now to meet with your legislators in their local offices. You can also try to get a calendar of events they will be attending for the month of August. Many of the local events will be close to home for you and would be a wonderful opportunity to speak to your legislators directly who are very difficult to approach when they are in DC.

This is also a good week to follow up with those that you think are close and might just need that extra call to get on board.

It has been suggested that we continue calling leadership to let them know that this issue is still very much in the forefront and is NOT going away!!

Speaker of the House - Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) DC Phone: 202-225-4965 Fax:202-225-4188

Senate Majority Leader - Harry Reid (D-NV) DC Phone: 202-224-3542 Fax:202-224-7327

Please continue to gather information from your calls and pass that information on to us via email through the DB. Keep in mind, instructions may change as we get feedback and the week progresses.

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

We are BARBARO’S VOICE……Let it be heard!!

Shelley and Deb

Posted by: ShelleyA at July 20, 2008 11:35 PM

### Oh NO...Debbi LA, our little Southern Belle,

I DID NOT GET TO MEET YOU !!! :(

Didn't get to sign the card either.

Please, next time, let's not simply cross eachothers' trails in the sky. We must be sure to remember to seek. I look forward to looking into your beautiful eyes.

Your FOB Fren, O

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 20, 2008 11:45 PM

###We read about it all the time, the killer buyers coming with their kids to "get a free horse for the family" and then find out the horse goes directly to the truck to the border.

I'm not surprised that gift horses to riding programs end up on the same trucks for the same trip.

I can honestly see how people become hoarders ... better to have the horses in the back yard where you know where they are. The hoarders' mistake is that they cannot care for themselves, often, and of course the horses suffer.

I am sorry for the horses and sorry for the persons who donate horses to schools, thinking the situation is a win-win for all.

I fear that this same thing may be happening to horses that are available for adoption from legitimate rescues for very little money. People come with the same "this is for my kid, this will be a much loved family horse" story and that isn't true.

My preference is that the horses be sold or "adopted out" for a fee that is higher than the current "price-per-pound" so the killers who are looking to fill their trucks will be losing money if they pay the "asking price" for this rescue or that adoptable horse.

Posted by: KAY at July 20, 2008 11:50 PM

Hay All
One of our former homeboys, SNIFTERS SPIRIT, who was claimed away from FOB LynWins, came in 9th in his race today.

He ran in another $7400 claimer at Lone Star Park. The report is that he raced three to four wide on the first turn, was forwardly placed,dropped back near the half mile pole,went three to four wide on the far turn and tired.
No horses were claimed.

I sure hope that they are loving him good. I'll bet that Lyn often thinks of him. She too seems to have been missing been from the board for some time now.

SNIFTERS SPIRIT is currently owned by Sherril Johnson, and trained by Connie Daniels.

Does anyone know these ladies? Do you think we will at least get to see a report on him again?

God Speed, SPIRIT!

Your FOB Fren, O

Posted by: Otherlyn at July 21, 2008 12:30 AM

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Otherlyn I am so sorry I missed you at the celebration, so wanted to meet you. Where were you? My eyes are brown and some say it’s full of you know what. But I am sorry I missed you!
I missed allot of Fob’s and am so sorry I did!!!So wanted to put faces to names!
Meet allot of folks, but most are on the DB and not here on the comments of ABR. Have pictures off the Jackson and “no one” was passing are being rood to them. Don’t know why MARTITA said what she said, but I thought everything went great!
Loved her dance and wish her the best but I have pictures of the Jackson’s and no one was agley to them. We gave them the utmost respect. Mr. Jackson told me he liked my shirt. I was in my Leal colors with Barbaro on it/He was so sweet and she was just like I knew she would Mrs. Jackson’s be class act. No one was nasty to any one. The day was wonderful and I will remember for a live time. All good, all caring!

Posted by: Debbie L.A. at July 21, 2008 1:27 AM

Hiya, FsOB! It's been soooo dreadfully hot this weekend in CT. I hope that all of my fellow Nutmeggers have had a safe weekend in this heat, humidity, and poor air quality.

Just a suggestion for the good folks planning something to serve as a tribute to Edgar Prado when he is inducted into the Hall of Fame. Isn't he one of the supporters of the day care center at either Belmont or Aqueduct? Please forgive my faulty memory.... Perhaps the day care center is in need of a piece of equipment or is currently having some physical plants renovations done. Maybe a contribution could be given in Edgar's name, with a small plaque that could be put on the front exterior of the facility. Just a suggestion for the group's consideration.

Wishing everyone ACN! Peace, RMH

#### To Maribel: Excellent news about Hans! You and he must be so relieved.
To Janice: I hope that Kaiser is able to have a comfortable night in advance of his biopsy tomorrow.
To Barb M.: Thinking of Nala & Over Enough!
To Laurie H.: May you & Bart have a great new work week. ####

Posted by: Robyn Hoffmann at July 21, 2008 1:30 AM

#### I meant "physical plant" not physical plants! Mea culpa. ####

Posted by: Robyn Hoffmann at July 21, 2008 1:32 AM

I LOVE YOU, LAVA MAN, and hope everything is fine with you ~ because you are just fine with me! (I just read that he came in last in his race today...)

Posted by: Nancy in CT at July 21, 2008 2:15 AM

Goodnight all
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Robyn H you take the cake for names. Good night my FOB's, lovr to all.

Posted by: Debbie L.A. at July 21, 2008 2:17 AM

Too disgusted to begin to express myself re the gift horses being sent to slaughter. I am sputtering with rage.....

Deep, deep breaths...deep, deep breathes...

Okay, Lava Man, always The Man, wherever he finishes. Just want him safe and healthy. All of them.

Over Enough and Nala, Kaiser, Jan and Barb: I will be keeping you in my heart and thoughts as this week unfolds.

Bart in MN--keep on keepin' on. My Bagheera says to tell you, "Black cats rool!!"

Otherlyn--LynWins posts on the DB.

Posted by: Susan E. at July 21, 2008 2:26 AM

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Well to all the FOB Grammies and Aunties... I can't even begin to thank you. From the very bottom of my heart, thank you!

I have had so much anxiety over getting the "needed" items for this little guy, who will be here in 5 short weeks. I haven't even gotten the furniture out of storage yet!!

Today was such an awesome day. The blanket that so many of you took part in, absolutely took my breath away. One gift coming together from all around the country... amazing. The clothes, the "toys", all that baby stuff that I've forgotten I needed (Jacob is 6). It's all so wonderful and very much appreciated. However, I have to say, I was simply overwhelmed by the love that you all sent along with it. Words escape me, so all I can say is that I am truly touched.

A very special thanks to Nancy, Lynne and Robin... who all claim they didn't do much! Bah ha!! You have given me such a special gift!

So from myself, my husband, Jacob and little baby boy (enderingly named bam-bam by Nancy and Lynne) Thank you, thank you, thank you all! We are blessed to be a part of this famblee.

Much love,
Rach

Posted by: Rachel at July 21, 2008 3:19 AM

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