Good Morning FOBs.

I hope this data base leads to a better life for horses. How they decide to collect the information and format and report will be interesting to see.

PLEASE help us finish ransom funds for the NJ 10...we are almost there.

Denise
Coeurdefer

HR6598
Conyers-Burton �Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008�

Time to hit the phones and faxes!

americansagainsthorseslaughter.com

antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net for NC

Hiya, FsOB! TGIF! Wishing each of you a safe & productive Friday. Here's to a super weekend as well. The fog is starting to burn off the Thames as I sit here looking out on the vista. Peace, RMH

#### To Barb M.: May Over Enough's arthroscopic surgery on his elbow be a tremendous success!
To Janice: Hoping that you have Kaiser's final biopsy reading today and that all you're dealing with is a bacterial infection.
To Renee: Good thoughts to Dixie! ####

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

REPOST

RE: NEW STRATEGY FOR HR6598 -

We cannot stress enough how we must ALL work together on this and work this hard.

The Americans Against Horse Slaughter/ABR official strategy will be forthcoming.

Within this strategy, we will be sending out a confidential target list so that our calling/faxing/emailing strategy will help facilitate swift cosponsorship in the house.

For now, please follow the alert posted from HSUS/AWI and call on your representatives to cosponsor this most very important bill.

Hey gang, we've been here before however, this is one of the most important jobs to date.

Let's go...

Respectfully,

Debra, WI - Americans Against Horse Slaughter

Posted by: Debra, WI at July 24, 2008 11:29 PM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Love to Barbaro Thanks Alex

a message from Daniel at HAHS (who puts out those "extra" lists I post here daily):

Hi all, The daily faxing campaign has been suspended until further notice in other to focus on HR 6598. Should we start again the daily faxing campaign we focus exclusively on this bill. Daniel

July 25 Cherokee Devotional

Victor Hugo said that certain thoughts are like prayers, and at times, regardless of the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees.

This happens frequently when we need courage. And courage, like muscle, works best when a demand is made on it. Unless we demand, we may never know what we can do. That demand may be so effective that we never go back to a time without courage. And out of gratitude, our soul will still be on its knees.

I took to the warpath as a warrior not as a chief. I had not been wronged but some of my people had been...and I fought with my tribe.

Geronimo
Apache

TWO RESCUES ON THE DB;

SOS Equines - truck is coming today! - URGENT

New Jersey - needs bail money, time is running out for them also...

Please - if anybody here can help; hopefully, won't have to be begging anymore! Please God let this new bill pass!!!!!

Fran

Good Friday morning FOBs - TGIF

Thanks again to all for the good wishes and prayers. I read the Cherokee devotional above with great interest because it referred to "courage" - something I have so little of.

I hope all FOBs have a good day today.

Barbi - please know that I am prayng for "Over".

Janice
A forever FOB

Good Morning Famblee

The sun is rising on new opportunities to save our horses. We wait in solidarity for our "marching orders". Come hell or high water we're gonna get this thing done.

THE CURRENT STRATEGY IS A JOINT EFFORT BETWEEN AAHS AND HSUS. This is their message.........

I am thrilled to announce some great news! Our new bill to address horse slaughter has just been introduced in Congress. We have been waiting and hoping that we could find a way to stop horse slaughter and now we have a new approach that will help us move this bill. Please read more about how you can help pass HR 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 and protect horses from slaughter.

Please Take Action!

1. Please Contact Your U. S. Representative in Congress

2. Send HSUS Your Endorsement Letter (sample letter attached)

3. Share the Background Information on HR 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008, and help pass HR 6598

1. Your Message to Congress

When contacting your U.S. Representative, it’s important to remember to be polite and respectful. Here is a suggested script for conveying all of the necessary points to the legislative staffer:

"Hello, my name is [your name] and I live in [your town]. As a constituent, I'm calling to urge my Representative to co-sponsor a new important bill: H.R. 6598, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, to prevent horses from being cruelly slaughtered for human consumption.”

2. Please send HSUS your endorsement letter (please go to the wiki for the letter. I don't know how to attach it here!)

If you have an organization or rescue group, please send HSUS a letter addressed to The Honorable Chairman Conyers endorsing H.R. 6598 on your letterhead. The letter should include:

-information about your group (mission, size, location, history)

-why you support stopping horse slaughter (please do include any personal details or stories about rescued horses)

-a specific statement like: "We thank you for being a champion and introducing this legislation. We endorse H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008, and urge you to do everything in your power to pass this critical legislation immediately."

-Again, the letter should be addressed to, but not sent to: The Honorable Chairman Conyers, but please email it to us at kdupps@hsus.org

3. Background on HR 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008

Conyers-Burton “Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008”

The Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act is Similar to the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503/S. 311). The Conyers-Burton horse bill is similar to H.R. 503, prohibiting the knowing and intentional possession, shipping, transporting, purchasing, selling, delivering or receiving of a horse for slaughter. The Conyers-Burton bill is a simpler approach, prohibiting horse slaughter under the U.S. Code that addresses certain aspects of animal cruelty and abuse (known as “Title 18”). It creates a strong enforcement mechanism to prevent killer buyers from crossing the border with truckloads of horses, but only amends Title 18.

Horses are forced to endure long, agonizing trips to Mexico and Canada. Former race horses, work horses, riding ponies, and carriage horses are purchased by “killer buyers” at regular horse auctions, crammed on trucks designed for cattle, and shipped to Mexico and Canada. Undercover footage by The Humane Society of the United States shows live horses being dragged, whipped, and crammed into trucks in 110 degree heat on their way to a horrific form of slaughter. Terrified, they suffer injuries and are trampled as they are trucked long distances for days at a time without food, water, or rest. Heavily pregnant mares, foals, ponies, injured horses, and horses missing an eye must endure these journeys.

The slaughter process is gruesome and painful. Once at the plant, their suffering intensifies. In Mexico, these horses are stabbed multiple times in the neck with a “puntilla knife” to sever their spinal cords. This procedure does not render the horse unconscious, and is not a stunning method. Rather, it paralyzes the horse, leaving him/her twitching on the ground, unable to move or breathe, and then to die from suffocation or from blood loss and dismemberment.

It's time to end to horse slaughter for human consumption. Past votes on horse slaughter bans in the U.S. Congress demonstrate a strong, bipartisan desire to prohibit horse slaughter for human consumption. States have also acted to end horse slaughter within their borders. In May of 2007, the state of Illinois enacted a ban on horse slaughter, shutting down Cavel International, the last operating plant in the country. The two foreign-owned plants in Texas stopped killing horses for human consumption when the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit determined that a 1949 Texas state law had outlawed horse slaughter for human consumption.

With the U.S. plants closed, the same numbers of horses are transported long distances to Mexico and Canada, making the need for a federal ban on slaughter/export especially urgent.

We are Barbaro's Voice...let it be heard!!

Shelley and Deb

Sorry.....I meant go to the DB for the HSUS attachment.

PLEASE HELP SOS EQUINES! THE DAMNED TRUCK IS COMING TODAY. MAKE THIS ACTION IN HONOR OF THE NEW BILL INTRODUCED TO ONCE AND FOR ALL END HORSE SLAUGHTER .

PLEASE. BE THE FOBS I KNOW YOU ARE!!!

HEY YOLE; IF THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL CALLING LIST for HR6598 in our email: I don't has it....as the lolcats would say. Was it went yesterday? thanks fer yer support....xxoo: j
COURAGE>

FRIDAY IN JOE/CATHYLAND
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Friday, July 25th...

This from 12 year old Allison Martino yesterday: Shoot, only one more month until school starts. (time flies when you live with flies)

Yesterday in a Northern California chat room, NSands, RAndrews, PineCone, and SlewTheSlewer came together to save the life of an unbroke thoroughbred colt. Two years old and hardly touched. He goes to live with Nikki in Vacaville, and Ryan Andrews provided transportation. Castration has been set for next week.

And since we are on the subject of Vacaville, there has been 45 horses rescued since Monday from ranch closings. Of those 45, 18 have gone to live with families in Vacaville. I always tell others, Vacaville is the rescue capitol of the world. Residents opening their gates and hearts to animals. In the hills above Vacaville sit dozens of mom and pop ranches. Lots of children, lots of horses. And our friend Tara who rescues race horses, and then gives them away to good homes. From a race track in Vallejo last week Tara bought a tall, handsome gray gelding from horse killer Wade Giles. The gelding needs one year of rest. He has grass and shade. A neighbor has fallen in love. The neighbor is a plumber. A deal has been done. Tara gets a brand new bathtub with fancy faucets, and the neighbor gets the tall gray gelding. Life is good in the hills above Vacaville.

More to come

There's another very interesting existing criminal law within Title 18 United States Code - that IMO can/will be used for more effective enforcement of the NEW federal criminal anti-cruelty Horse Protection statute (HR 6598) - it's a tool commonly used by federal prosecutors to get the WHOLE criminal enterprise. Take a look at 18 U.S.C. sec. 2 - Aiding and Abetting.

Many many federal criminal indictments include count after count charged under a substantive federal ctiminal statute together with that good ole section 2. You see, under criminal jurisprudence applying that section, in the HS scenario, EVERYBODY who knowingly assists the perpetrator - especially ahead of time - is JUST AS GUILTY as the active perpetrator. So in the HS scenario, one could imagine a creative prosecutor not only charging the driver transporting equines in violation of the statute, but also EVERYBODY who "helped" - such as auctioneer, broker, etc etc.

This is just an IMO but for those worrying that enforcement will be a nightmare under the new law, remember how those federal prosecutors get whole gobs of defendants and hold them responsible for things actively done only by one . . . or am I dreaming?

And don't forget conspiracy - known as "the darling of the prosecutor" - under 18 U.S.C. sec. 371 (unless they've amended it since I worked in the "system") - they get EVERYBODY remotely connected to a criminal enterprise with that one . . .

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SHELLEY

Just made appt. to talk to Cong. Walsh (NY) In Syracuse in August. Left messages last night re HR6598 in DC and NY and got a call this morning (I fainted.)

Anyhow: some info you probably already have but might want and i don't want it "out there."
Can you email me?

Good Morning Gang.

No, Ceej. You are not dreaming. I see a tidal flow in this state as it pertains to child abuse. Those that knew and did nothing are receiving sentences as well as the perps. We the people are DEMANDING more. And we keep going.

It's nice to grow older. We become bitchier and demanding, and able to right more wrongs.

The last part of the Cherokee Devotional today:

"I took to the warpath as a warrior not as a chief. I had not been wronged but some of my people, (animals) had been... and I fought with my tribe."

Now. I will get to work on today's tribal marching orders.

JOECATHY CONTINUED:
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YOU GOTTA GO TO THE WEBSITE AND SEE THE PIX OF THE LITTLE ONE WHO WAS ADOPTED BY ANOTHER FARM'S MARE
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Friday, July 25th... This from 12 year old Allison Martino yesterday: Shoot, only one more month until school starts. (time flies when you live with flies)

Yesterday in a Northern California chat room, NSands, RAndrews, PineCone, and SlewTheSlewer came together to save the life of an unbroke thoroughbred colt. Two years old and hardly touched. He goes to live with Nikki in Vacaville, and Ryan Andrews provided transportation. Castration has been set for next week.

And since we are on the subject of Vacaville, there has been 45 horses rescued since Monday from ranch closings. Of those 45, 18 have gone to live with families in Vacaville. I always tell others, Vacaville is the rescue capitol of the world. Residents opening their gates and hearts to animals. In the hills above Vacaville sit dozens of mom and pop ranches. Lots of children, lots of horses. And our friend Tara who rescues race horses, and then gives them away to good homes. From a race track in Vallejo last week Tara bought a tall, handsome gray gelding from horse killer Wade Giles. The gelding needs one year of rest. He has grass and shade. A neighbor has fallen in love. The neighbor is a plumber. A deal has been done. Tara gets a brand new bathtub with fancy faucets, and the neighbor gets the tall gray gelding. Life is good in the hills above Vacaville.

Making room. Yesterday we said goodbye to Kodak. We said goodbye to Judy. And we said goodbye to Johnny Cash. All three are now with friends. Tall green grass and apple trees. The three horses will return to us when winter comes.

Also yesterday we said goodbye to two horses who were living with us because of fires. Their homes once again safe. Their owners happy to have them back.

So five horses left, and you cannot imagine the difference. Still 107 horses on our ranch, but we now have two empty round pens and room to turn around in our fields.

A big Thank You to Friends Of Tbfriends, and especially the memory of Susie Ingersoll. Two new round pens were delivered to us, and we will set them up soon. Injured race horses who are kept in stalls can now live outside. Thank You to everyone who contributed, and I will do my best to list your names next week.

107 horses are yelling for food, and a new day begins. Later we could be 97 degrees. There is employment at another ranch, earning the big bucks, and also a trip to the feed store. Becky Coombs phones to say Miley Cyrus sings on Good Morning America today. Well golly gee. Another quote from Allison Martino: The smallest moments later become the biggest memories.

Joe

Top Left: It has been one month since I bought a preggo mare from a feed lot. The mare was not due to foal for a month, but the very next morning there was a colt on the ground. The mare is a beast. Twice she tried to kill her kid. Jodi Tuft said she has a mare who will gladly adopt the colt. This is a picture from earlier this week. A happy family playing together. The colt from our ranch is running last.

And by the way, every time I try to pet his mom, she wheels and kicks at me. It is doubtful she will be nominated for Miss Congeniality.

Top Right: Our two new round pens delivered. In memory of Susie Ingersoll. Also a big Thank You to Ann & Robert.

It got hot yesterday, and smoke has returned. Lots of horses receiving cold water baths including:

Bottom Left: Illuminator, and we call him Liberty.

Bottom Right: American Dragon, and we call him Dragon.

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Please help the rescues...SOS AND THE NJ RESCUE....look at the mule with the crooked leg..bless his heart.

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GO FOBS....Barbaro is among us....and all of his heavenly frens...we can see this through....And to keep in mind....the killer buyers will speed up and buy as many horses as that can....because they know we are a threat and THEY ARE GOING DOWN.

WE...THE FOBS...MEAN BUSINESS...WE ARE HERE TO STAY..WE ARE HERE TO GET THE BARBARO BILL PASSED SWIFTLY.

Thank you famblee...for all you do...you will always be bless in God's eyes....He will take care of you...for what you do for his animals and horses.

Please everyone....let's do this. I already got an immediate THANK YOU. 'They' are waiting for us to do our thing, this tribe of heroes.

Mornin' Famblee

A question has come up in the CO group, that pertains to the NBFA, and the Farmers' participation in rehoming horses. Anyone know how this is progressing? I've written to the NBFA a couple of times and so far have only received auto-answers that my mail would be reviewed and someone would respond shortly. Was gonna send Chris Heyde a note but I know he's probably overwhelmed at the moment.

Can Shelley, Deb, Daryl or anyone let us know if we should hold off calling our targets for the time being? Hoping you've been able to communicate with Jonna regarding the conversation Jonna had today and can convey anything pertinent to us as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, am thinking of Kaiser, Over Enough, Nala, Maribel and Hans, and everyone else who needs a few extra thoughts. I know many have needs, some don't ask, but will hold them in my heart and prayers anyway.

phone is at the ready :)

shoot

forgot to say, been watchin' here too for updates as well as checking in for bulletins and new directives on this blog

http://www.americansagainsthorseslaughter.com/index.php/site/category/News/

Jonna

Don't have your email addy

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SHELLEY A
jonnagrey@twcny.rr.com

315 457-7989 i'll call you right back; I have Vonnage

Please join the FOBs in honoring Edgar Prado as he is inducted into the Hall of Fame!
This will be a very special moment in Edgar's career, and the FOBs are organizing.............
Edgar Prado's Gifts
Thanks!
jan

PLEASE FOBS; WE HAVE A SERIOUS NEED IN NEW JERSEY FOR FOB MAGIC. WE ALSO HAVE TO PLEDGE TO FULFILL THAT WE WILL HELP THE BLACK AMERICAN FARMERS ASSOSCIATION--IF I AM CORRECT.

Where is everyone! Please help get these horse off this damned feedlot. i have just sent my last dollar--no kidding. I can't do anymore.

I know we can do this we have pulled off much bigger, much more harrowing rescues. GUYS!!!!!
we need all of you.

Fran, Joan, Barb!!! Help me! I'm getting emotionally hoarse today. Love you guys. WE ARE THE BARBARO NATION AND WE CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN FOR THESE BEAUTIFUL HORSES....

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Jonna...I have sent in donations to both rescues...SOS and the New Jersey...too......

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PLEASE FOBS...WE ARE STRAPPED...BUT WE HAVE TO SHOW THE BLACK FARMERS ASSOCIATION....WE ARE HERE...PLEASE HELP....

AND THE SOS EQUINE RESCUE...A SWEET MULE...AND OTHERS...THEY NEED US...

PENNIES, NICKELS, DIMES....

LESS THAN A WEEK FOR THE DRAWING OF the June/July Hay Drives for MIRACLE HORSE RESCUE. Be sure to get your tickets and you can win fabulous prizes.

The June/July MHR Hay Drive has ALL BARBARO! prizes.You can win a beautiful Jane Heart pin for $25.00 (it retails for $210.00). I have personally seen the pin and it is BEAUTIFUL. Also one of 3 autographed photos of Barbaro by Barbara Livingston.

The July Drive features the Cafe MHR. You can treat the horse or horses of your choice and also tip Nerdy Ned for his hard work in the kitchen. For just a $5.00 tip you can win a beautiful rearing horse pin.

Ro & Brady

Worst possible news about Kaiser. We are crushed and grieved beyond belief. I don't know how I'm going to get through this.

Janice

####Janice... so very sorry about this news. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Kaiser

Janie I am so very sorry. we're here for you

"God's Love For You 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
Glowing Stars In The Night Sky
So, So So Special Wishes
Our Angel Horses
Nicanor
God's Divine Hope
His Wings Of Love In Rainbows
God's Light Of Love Shining On You
Lentanor
God's Glowing Angel
His Wings Of Love In Rainbows
Glowing Angels
Glowing Wings
Glowing Rainbows
Barbaro's Famblee Of So, So So Beautiful Angels
Your Angelic Hearts Of Love
Your Wings Of Love Glowing In Rainbows
Angel Joan Roya Angel Of Love
Kaiser, Over Enough, Nala, Dixie, Angel Maribel And Angel Hans, SOS Equines The Wings Of Prayer
God's Love For You Angels
From God's Heart To You
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 Edgar
Our Angel Horses
You Are The Inspiration
Inspiring All
God's Love For You Angels
God's Divine Blessings For You
The Rainbow Of God's Love
Angels All Around
Glowing Wings.........

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

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 Are Shining On You........

Affirmed Hope........
Glowing.........

Affirmed

((((Janice))))

does anyone here have specifics on how many horses have yet to be pulled and how much is needed? am really having a hard time following the thread. That's for the NJ rescue.

Janice - Thinking of you and Kasier with many hugs and loving thoughts.

Sherry - Arizona

(((((((((Janice, Den & Kaiser)))))))))

Ro & Brady

Hi Everybody,
The sun is shining,the humid air is gone, enough of that.

((((((((((((((((((Janice))))))))))))))) I am so sorry for you and sending prayers for Kaiser!

I wish we could help with NJ, all our stalls are full. This is when it is the hardest, when you need to step in and can't. God help them.

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Prayers, Janice, for you and Kaiser.

####((((Janice & Kaiser))))

Judy

JanicefromFlorida ..you and your precious Kaiser are in our thoughts and prayers....Also praying that Den gets some good news.If only we were privy to the Lords plan??? Still I know he listens to each and every one of us.Sometimes the answer is not what we wanted it to be.I will continue to pray for ALL at your house.

Something I learned many years ago....If you listen your heart will always tell you the answer.

HUGS and love and loads of prayers coming your way dear lady....WE ALL are here for you.

Losing the Iron Horse part 2

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Janice,

I am so sorry...was so hoping for better news for your baby...we are here, and we have strong shoulders....

Fran

Take a couple of minutes and watch this video - for a real lift. Best feelgood ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiGKWoJi5qM

It's from "The View" - a reunion out in the open in Africa, between a full grown male lion and the people who raised him as a baby. Best thing I've EVER seen of its type. Enjoy and thank Renee who sent it to me.

Had me wiped out with the BEST kind of tears.

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH - in action!

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)

I know it's Friday, and the board is usually pretty Quiet.

PLEASE get on board with this "new" legislation, HR 6598!

We will be in full swing on Monday!

State groups are rockin' and rollin.'

AZ:

Armed and
Zealous!

MUST SEE short VIDEO!

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Cheryl,

Re the NJ Rescue: if you could please scroll to post 886 at 1:08 p.m., it has the info I think will help...thank you so much!

Fran

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Thanks Barb...I agree....we need EVERYONE....this may be the milestone we have been praying for and working so long and hard for...just a little more push, FOBS....

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PLEASE HELP THE NJ RESCUE AND SOS RESCUE...LOOK AT THEIR SWEET PICTURES...PLEASE.

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Remember MHR and other rescues with help....

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Janice and Kaiser...my heart to you...and many prayers....God will carry you through.

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Maribel....will you email me...need your magic....or advice to melt pounds away on me, per my doctor...and the south beach diet????

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AND...FAMOUS WORDS....CALL, FAX, EMAIL.....

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AND...ALEX....THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!!

WE LOVE YOU BARBARO!!!!!!

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Sorry, Cheryl,

Newer post 908 (near the end)

I saw the report on the news last week end about the lion and his reunion with his adopted parents. It was amazing to watch this lion come out from the brush, and once he realized who he was looking at, his affection was unbelievable. Please see CJ's info above. It's very much worth looking at.

I'm here today came out of hiding. Horses tomorrow, I can't wait even mucking sounds wonderful. mmmmmmmmm horsie smell with hugs

Prayers to Jan and Den and Kaiser.

We're here for you.

###Janice, many hugs to you and Kaiser from my house.

You will do the right thing by your guy. He will let you know when it is time for him to be on his way.

Spend your days telling him how much you love him. He knows this already, but he will let you tell him over and over because he knows that is going to make YOU feel better.

And when it is time, you will make the right decision, even though it is going to break your heart. As someone we all respect veery highly once said, "Grief is the price we pay for love."

Again, {{{ }}}. Kaiser will be met by my three big dogs, Blossom, Pansy and Benny, and they will show him all the BEST places for things like games and fun and treats and toys.

###Janice, many hugs to you and Kaiser from my house.

You will do the right thing by your guy. He will let you know when it is time for him to be on his way.

Spend your days telling him how much you love him. He knows this already, but he will let you tell him over and over because he knows that is going to make YOU feel better.

And when it is time, you will make the right decision, even though it is going to break your heart. As someone we all respect very highly once said, "Grief is the price we pay for love."

Again, {{{ }}}. Kaiser will be met by my three big dogs, Blossom, Pansy and Benny, and they will show him all the BEST places for things like games and fun and treats and toys.

thanks Fran this is really boggling my poor brain

doesn't take much but I THINK this is the most current tally on what is needed

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$200 needed by project Sage for filly
$250 for bay w/star--NBFA? or Barb????
$200 for mule--NBFA? or ?????
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and I THINK that includes three sorrel geldings who were added to the mix today. Several of those bailed are to be taken in by NBFA members. SEVERAL!!!! isn't that phenomenal??

$650 total left for three, one going either to NBFA, in addition to the others the farmers have taken, or to VABarb, who has already taken four, I think, and one mule, either to NBFA or ?? and the filly who is to go to Project Sage.

my head hurts

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WE HAVE NEVER LET A RESCUE OR RESCUES SLIPPED TO THE KILLER BUYERS....
????????

PLEASE HELP THEM....LIKE YOU...I AM STRAPPED...BUT I HAD TOO...JUST HAD TOO, SEND MONEY TO BOTH RESCUES....i will give up something for them to live...happy with love.

Hi Cheryl, what is project sage? I'm afraid of the answer.

Hi Renee

Project Sage is a rescue named for its' foundation horse, Sage. lookin' for links for ya :)

eeerrrrr there's a wiki page here somewhere for Project Sage I'm having navigational issues today :P

:)

Tierra Madre in the News!

Look for, "Horses in jeopardy find new lease on life, thanks to ex-media executive."

Second story.

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FAMBLEE...DID I READ IT CORRECT ON THE DB....CRUISER, SALLY MAE, COLBY AND THE OTHERS ARE SAFE...SAVED BY ANGELS OF LOVE????

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Joan,

Yes! The Sos Equines Rescue - they are safe!!!! That was right down to the wire! Whew! Thank you Everyone!!!!!

Now...on to New Jersey...lets's get these guys safe!!!

Fran

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Can we make this a Good Friday...let us help with the NJ rescue....NBFA and others are there...willing and wanting to give them homes...they need the final donations to get them off the feed lot, etc.

PLEASE!!!!

THEN MONDAY...LOOKOUT THE FOBS WILL BE WIDE OPEN AND ON A ROLL....

BarbAZ posted a a hotlink to the well-received "Lion Reunion Video" I'd posted (thanks to Renee A who emailed it) - here

Posted by Barb AZ, Chunky and Punky at July 25, 2008 7:20 PM

Also have it up at the DB here:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=26815.1

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that video is so heartwarming....a friend for life...

oh lordy yes the NJ project continues. there have been so many added that my head is just spinning, so many efforts within the central effort that Ican't keep track I think it's still somewhere around $650 needed for those who remain there.

didja all know that one of the gentlemen who was involved in the adoption of that beautiful lion, Christian, was George Adamson? That video is just so amazing and never fails to make me cry.

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Praying that God, Barbaro, and all his heavenly frens....sends an earthly angel to step in...and bail out all the horses at NJ....

please pray with me...

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Cheryl
The older guy with the staff did remind me of Adamson of Elsa days....but he must be nearing 100 by now. Yikez.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Congress Addressing Horse Slaughter Cruelty in New Federal Legislation

(July 25, 2008) – A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers has introduced legislation to ban the slaughter of American horses for human consumption overseas, as well as the export of American horses to other countries for slaughter. House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.) introduced the bill, H.R. 6598, known as the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008.

In addition to Conyers and Burton, the original co-sponsors of the legislation include Reps. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), Walter Jones (R-N.C.), Bobby Scott (D-Va.), Jim Moran (D-Va.), Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Chris Smith (R-N.J.), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) and Betty Sutton (D-Ohio). The legislation has strong support from The Humane Society of the United States and other animal protection organizations.

“Every day the Congress waits, there will be more torment and more suffering for America’s horses,” said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States. “The horse is an American icon, and it is a betrayal of our responsibility to these animals to treat them like cheap commodities and send them across our borders for slaughter. We ask leaders in Congress for an up or down vote before the end of the session.”

State legislatures have recently acted to ban horse slaughter, shuttering the last remaining foreign-owned horse slaughter plants in the U.S., but Congress has failed to act to stop the export of live horses to Canada and Mexico for slaughter. More than 45,000 horses have been sent across U.S. borders to slaughter in Canada or Mexico so far in 2008, surpassing the number of exports to date in 2007.

Past congressional actions on horse slaughter have demonstrated a strong, bipartisan desire to prohibit killing horses for human consumption. In the 109th Congress, legislation to stop horse slaughter passed the House of Representatives numerous times by a margin of more than 100 votes, and passed the Senate by a more than two-to-one margin. But so far in the 110th Congress, the existing legislation, H.R. 503 by Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Ed Whitfield (R-Ky.), Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), and John Spratt (D-S.C.), and S. 311 by Sens. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and John Ensign (R-Nev.), has not yet been enacted because it has been blocked by House committee leaders and Western senators. Animal advocates hope the new bill will advance quickly in Chairman Conyers’ House Judiciary Committee.

Butchering horses is a particularly cruel end for these loyal and trusting creatures. The HSUS documented the cruelty and abuse when investigators followed “killer buyers” transporting horses thousands of miles from auctions to feedlots to interstate highways. They also documented a barbaric method of slaughter on a kill floor in Juarez, Mexico. Thousands of horses are stabbed with short knives, a method that leaves them paralyzed and unable to breathe. The animals are still conscious as they are hoisted up by a chain and their throats slit.

The HSUS is joined by members of Congress, the National Show Horse Registry, American Horse Defense Fund, Veterinarians for Equine Welfare, United States Equine Sanctuary & Rescue, American Walking Pony Association, American Indian Horse Registry, Palomino Horse Association, United States Eventing Association, National Thoroughbred Racing Association, National Steeplechase Association, Churchill Downs, and more than 500 endorsing organizations along with the majority of Americans in support of the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act.

Timeline:

September 2007 - A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit unanimously upholds the Illinois state law banning the slaughter of horses for human consumption in that state.

May 2007 – Governor Rod Blagojevich signs H.B. 1711, banning horse slaughter in Illinois.

May 2007 – The U.S. Supreme Court announces that it denies to consider an appeal of the lower court decision upholding Texas’ ban on the sale of horsemeat for human consumption.

April 2007 – U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 249 to restore a decades-old ban on the commercial sale and slaughter of wild horses first enacted under the Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971. House vote: 277-137

April 2007 – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee voted 15-7 to approve S. 311 to ban horse slaughter and exports of horses for slaughter.

March 2007 - A federal district court orders the U.S. Department of Agriculture to stop inspecting horsemeat at the Cavel International slaughter plant, effectively closing the last operating horse slaughtering operation in the United States.

March 2007 – The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirms decision upholding a Texas state law banning the sale of horsemeat for human consumption.

September 2006 – U.S. House of Representatives passes H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The 109th Congress adjourns before the Senate can consider the bill. House vote: 263-146

September 2005 – U.S. Senate approves the Ensign-Byrd Amendment to the FY 2006 Agriculture Appropriations Bill to prohibit the use of tax dollars to pay for inspections of horsemeat. Senate vote: 69-28

June 2005 – U.S. House of Representatives approves the Sweeney-Spratt-Rahall-Whitfield Amendment to the FY 2006 Agriculture Appropriations Bill to prohibit the use of tax dollars to pay for inspections of horsemeat. House vote: 269-158

May 2005 – U.S. House of Representatives approves the Rahall-Whitfield Amendment to the FY 2006 Interior Appropriations Bill to restore federal protections from commercial sale and slaughter to wild horses and burros. House vote: 249-159. The provision is stripped in conference from the final bill.

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Elsa what great memories I remember her so well. Wasn't his wife's name Joan?

Could an angel step in for the NJ horses? This rescue is confusing and went from 10 to I don't know how many. I don't care. We can get them safe...

Please let us get this done tonight. I don't know when the truck is coming...but we need a little miracle A LITTLE MIRACLE here:

Little Angel Erin please rouse the heavenly troops to help us earth-bound souls to love these horses and get them home...

Come on FoBs' we've raised $650 in a couple of hours before...make the big bay colt proud of us...ONE MORE TIME.

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Joan
Her name was Joy. Those stories--all true, with all their cats. remember the stories about the pair of cheetah cubs? amazing.

ARGH:
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RENEE (not Joan...And Joan, thanks for the call. always there when I need you , my fren...)

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CJ
The soul is on its knees;;;;;i like that so very much.

(((((((((((((((Janice & Kaiser Forever))))))))))))))

sorry Jonna hadda go out for a few Yes it is George Adamson. what a life, huh? living in Africa with the lions. wow

THE WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO EDGAR PRADO which Jan Boterf organized to honor his Hall of Fame induction ends Monday, July 28th. If you are planning to mail your donation to Kennett Florist, make sure to do so tomorrow; you can call through Monday for credit card donations.

Please be sure to read the post linked in this message ~ we've been asked to post on the thread to vote for which of the three charities our donations should support in Edgar's honor.

And great news - FOBs Dory Funaro and Grandma Bea will be at the induction and have made arrangements to make the presentation to Edgar!

PLEASE FOBS, I KNOW WE ARE ALL FACING TOUGH TIMES WITH LITTLE MONEY LEFT.

NJ 10 PLUS...THERE IS A TB MARE (I THINK SHE IS THE ONE W/PAPERS)...SHE HAS A HOME AND JUST NEEDS $200 (LAST CHECK) TO GET THERE...PLEASE HELP.

SOS NEEDS HELP TOO. SO MANY IN NEED...

Denise
Coeurdefer

shoot my brain is so fractured today sorry to say, George Adamson was killed in Keny sometime in the late 80's? If i remember correctly, it was an ambush, and I don't think the killers were every caught :( what a great man

and that's KENYA not KENY good grief. poor hed

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Holy Mocha! THAT was George Adamson? Of BORN FREE???? LIVING FREE??? FOREVER FREE????

I read ALL those books!

Holy Mocha!

NJ Rescue

yeah looks as though the TB mare has a home, still needs funds. (project Sage rescue) Then there is the TB/QH gelding, and the molly mule.

I THINK those are all who remain, total is still somewhere in the $650 - 700 range, and the mule needs somewhere to go

yeah Barb. the very same. The older gentleman Not the two young guys, but he adopted the lion from the two young men and promised they could be part of Christian's forever.

that string has my mind scrambled like the egg you meant to be sunnyside up this morning. Thanks for bluelinking the thread :)

Thanks Barb and Cheryl...

Help the NJ 10 Plus and SOS!!!

$5, 10, 15, 20...anything please.

Denise

Alex,
Great and very valid question on blame for slaughter. Where do we, as involved citizens who seek to help, fit in, in your estimation? I try to write my senators and congresswoman, and support rescues as I can.

from Wiki: So sad that two such good people lost their lives through human violence...
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George Adamson (3 February 1906 - 20 August 1989), the "Baba ya Simba" ("Father of Lions") of Africa,[1] was one of the founding fathers of wildlife conservation and an author. He and his wife Joy Adamson are best known through the book and film Born Free, which is based on the true story of Elsa, an orphaned lioness cub they raised and later released into the wild.

Adamson was born in Dholpur, Rajasthan, India (then British India). He first visited Kenya in 1924. After a series of adventures, which included time as a gold prospector, he joined Kenya's game department in 1938 and was Senior Game Warden of the Northern Frontier District. Six years later he married Joy. It was in 1956 that he came to have Elsa the lioness who would gain world fame and affection.

George Adamson retired as a game warden in 1961 and devoted himself to his many lions. In 1970, he moved to the Kora National Reserve in northern Kenya to continue the rehabilitation of captive or orphaned big cats for eventual reintroduction into the wild. George and Joy separated in 1970, but continued to spend Christmas together until she was murdered in 1980.

On 20 August 1989, the 83-year-old Adamson was shot to death at Kora Reserve by Somalian poachers when he went to the aid of a tourist.[2][3]

Thanks, jonna. I DO remember the tragedies. So sad. I STILL have all the books.

Joy that's right.

Jonna, I have my orange jumpsuit on no problem.

Cheryl, you poor baby today, you need a warm compress on your head and a nap. ((((Cheryl))))

Born Free, great times in our lives.

Janice prayers and love for you and sweet Kaiser. Your family is here for you and you can lean on us because we care. ###Cheryl, how is your sick dog? #####Yes, we can do the recues. Never underestimate the power of the FOBs. ######Am having a hard time thinking. Just got back fro the Dr. and I have a severe sinous infecction. My head feels like its about to blow off. Cant type either.

Some thoughts about the "new sheriff in town" (as I'm saying to aides who already know me)

It's in the Judiciary Committee - of which Co-author Rep Conyers is Chairman - and I believe I saw someone posted that something like 2/3 of the Committee Members ALREADY are cosponsors of HR 503.

I just called all the IN Reps who cosponsor 503 and some noncosponsors who voted YES for 503 last time. All their staffs were THRILLED to hear of the new proposal and sound like these guys would be coming aboard soon. They all requested written materials describing the new bill and how it's different from 503.

For now, what I've told them is this:

A - no appropriations because it's a regular federal criminal statute administered by the Dept of Justice; and

B - no fears of charging innocent people taking show horses to a show or racehorses to a racetrack or a mare to a studfarm (a stated objection by some to 503) - because as a federal criminal statute, there is a requirement of "mens rea" (a criminal mental state) for prosecution under the new law (6598). There must be proof beyond a reasonable doubt for conviction under the new law, something that did not exist for sanctions under 503.

All the aides I talked to so far followed what I was saying and seemed to "get it."

As I understand it, the appropriations under 503 were for payment of people to inspect and detain horses suspected of being transported in violation of the terms of 503 - all that civil aspect is gone from the new CRIMINAL bill.

###Watched Elephant Diaries last night on Animal Planet and saw the orphaned elephants now released to live on their own. One of them (Emily, I believe) recognized one of her handlers from the orphanage and went over to the truck to "say hello."

She raised her trunk twice to him and while he didn't jump down and "get all mushy" (something I would have done in a heartbeat ;o), he did touch her and after she said her hellos, went on her way with her new pack.

Lordy. Talk about a sweet moment.

Of course, I LOVE "ellafinks" and was just enthralled.

###Another scene showed some new orphans arriving and the "old-timers" (slightly older "babies") rushing up to meet the newbies and then going off to show them their new home and all the neat places to play.

If you get the chance to see that show, by all means, watch it.

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Denise,

SOS Rescue was completed successfully; it was right down to the wire!

New Jersey Rescue still needs our help! We've got lots of FOB's over there helping right now! And thank you, everyone - please don't stop!

Fran

Virginia McKenna and her husband, Bill Travers, who played the Adamsons in the film, Born Free, were so affected by their experience that they started a wildlife foundation called "Born Free". It is still going strong today:

Born Free

Thanks, Liz. I saw that at the end of the video. That's just wonderful.

$686 left

NJ Rescue

#### Alex, what a GREAT story..Back in the Saddle!! Just think, you have another 35 years in YOU!

KAY,
I saw Elephant Diaries also. What a great story I was teary eyed when they were trying to get them in the triler. sniff sniff. The ninght before was not so good.

I will not go to a circus due to how those beautiful animals are treated and what they are made to go through. I rode one once, it was wonderful!

Direct Link to Paypal for NJ Rescue

Jan,

My heart goes out to you and Kaiser.

Good Night Dear Frens,
Have a wonderful night, tomorrow is Rescue day I can't wait! Have a great weekend!

Good night Barbaro I love you!

Enjoy your weekend Alex!

If you want to build a ship, don't herd people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work but rather, teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.

Our frens at Lael Stables had a victory in the Lake George Stakes at Saratoga today ~ BRAVA TO MY PRINCESS JESS!

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HAY...FOBS...

A LITTLE OVER $600 AND THE NJ HORSES ARE HOME FREE....FREE...FREE FROM BARBARIC SLAUGHTER, FREE TO GO TO A LOVING HOME..

WE CAN DO THIS....I HAVE SEEN IT HAPPENING TIME AFTER TIME... LET US SAVE THEM...PLEASE..

HELP THE NEW JERSEY RESCUE...PLEASE...AND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID FOR THE SOS RESCUE.

ALSO...PLEASE REMEMBER AND HELP MHR, HORSEFEATHERS, LIFELINES, AND SO MANY MORE....THEY NEED US MORE THAN EVER....AND WE NEED THEM..

THANK YOU

Hay, FOB's!

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Jan, you, Kaiser and Den are in my prayers...

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Just got back from the ranch a little bit ago and am very tired.Boys were great and I gave Reiki to one of the trail horses who was getting shoes on his front hooves. Hollywood was good as gold...very affectionate and just loved the attention. Spent a little time with Shakkah and a lot of time with Windy and Illusion and a bit of time with Stormy. Windy and Illusion are being so affectionate with me. Roxie (the baby), May (the mare) and Romeo (the gelding) are in the adjacent pasture and they come to visit when I'm with the boys...its like a herd is forming and its the coolest thing...

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS,OMPH
Padme

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God bless us all...

Thanks Alex as always...

Prayers....

Love to the BBH that brought us all together!

Liz

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Can someone give the mule with the crooked leg a loving home...? he needs $200 for bail....

they have saved ELEVEN HORSES....and 8 more to go...let us do this...please.

if i could put the mule in my rv....i would???lol

but he and the others deserve so much more...and green pastures and love...please help.

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Joan, I absolutely WOULD adopt the mule, if he were closer.

SOMEBODY, PLEASE!

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Thanks Barb..
and I made a BIG MISTAKE....I think they need more than over $600....but we could get that and move on for more donations...i am so sorry....

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Barb...wish you could too....that mule would be in heaven on earth with you.

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Joan, all, I will take some responsibility for the money error. We caught it on the forum. It WAS kind of confusing, but somebody had posted that number. My apologies.

Jan,

I am saddened by your news about Kaiser. Truly. Please know that everyone here will hold you all close in thoughts and prayers. I will say extra special prayers for you.

We all love you and are always here.

If the money is raised to bail the mule, will the rescuers take him to safety till a home is found?

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Susan, It is very confusing to me over there. More money is deeded, but also homes. They are trying to reach the NBFA. Here is the last psot:

PayPal donations to NEER

newenglandequinerescues@hotmail.com -

w/ memo NJ Camelot! Thank you!!

1) Blonde Belgian Molly Mule - 15.2hh -- nice but has crooked leg (sound per Frank)

350.00 - 150 in pledges (added 7/24 no pics)-

**$200 more needed to bail. Needs home offer. **

2) Sorrel Pony with big white blaze - $425

**Possible home offer. Needs bail**

IMG_1089.jpg

3) Paint Mare roached mane - not broke

**$475 needed to bail -- Home offer by Mary - BlueAngel**

paintmare1.jpg Paint Mare w/ Roached Mane picture by meerkatri

4) Sorrel gelding (added 7/24 no pics) $500
5) Sorrel gelding (added 7/24 no pics) $500
6) Sorrel gelding (added 7/24 no pics) $500
7) Paint mare (added 7/24 no pics) $450

SAVED

8) Bay QH Mare--paid for with private funds. Going with Robin
9) Stdb Mare Spirit--paid for and going with Kathy
10) Chestnut with blown knee--paid for going to NBFA
11) Chestnut TB Filly--paid for going to Brittany's foster barn
12) Paint Gelding with shipper's cough-paid for going to NEER
13) Chocolate gelding "ChocaChino"—paid for and going to NEER
14) Bay gelding with Star –paid for and going to NBFA or Barb?
15) Chestnut gelding—with Barb
16) Grey mare—with Barb
17) Roan mare—with Barb
18) Chestnut mare—with Barb

*Has anyone gotten hold of NBFA? We have 1 horse for them (13) and they have potentially 2 more slots. We can ask if they will take the mule. If we can't reach them, we have to find somewhere for #13 to go. Who was doing their follow-up?

Paypal:

newenglandequinerescues@hotmail.com

Please Memo: NJ Camelot Horses

Snail Mail:
NEER
1487 Boston Neck Rd
Saunderstown RI 02874

We have $236 left.
$2814 is needed to bail them all +transport if needed.
We need home offers for 7 horses and a mule.
3 of the horses may have a place to go if we can reach NBFA.
1 has a place to go if all else fails.

NJ Rescue

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, and as our Angel Dee says, You take me to where angels walk!

Holding hands, paws, hooves with the entire Barbaro Nation!!
Just trying to catch up on everything from the past couple days .... the energy force here at this sacred place is incredible!

And prayers going out to all in need, two- and four-legged, always . . . .

always,
Lou Ann

FINALLY found the wiki link for Project Sage :)

http://alexbrownracing.com/wiki/index.php/Project_Sage

Renee is probably fast asleep by now.

((Kaiser))

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NancyinCT,
I believe it was you the other day who posted about West of Gibraltar being pulled up at Philly. Has there been any word of his condition or what happened? Perhaps Shelly A can ask for us when she has a moment? I've been stoically optimistic for good results since you posted.

NO Horse left behind or Ever Forgotten!
Lee

Janice,

How is everybody today?

Fran

GO GINGER BEAUTIFUL GIRL!!!

LOVE,
CHERYL
:>)