Hiya, FsOB! Ah, Keeneland in October. What a lovely memory, thanks Alex. I told Brent last weekend that we should try to get down there for the Columbus Day weekend in 2009 (assuming that the economy hasn't totally tanked by then). TGIF!
May all of our four-legged friends who've been ill have a much better day today & a healing weekend. Can I possibly be first today? Let's see....

Jeannine Edwards, will you marry me??????????

Rob

Love to Barbaro Thanks Alex

Good morning everyone. Won't you join me in wishing Lynne Brown, our beloved ladee at the fence, a wonderful birthday in the West Wing today? HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNNE!!! Yippee Skippy!

I have not been here in a while. I hope you all are well. Cooper is still doing great. Have a good day everyone.

TGIF everyone!

Kathy - I will most certainly join you in wishing a MOST WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY to Lynne.

I'm glad to know that you are all still committed to ending the slaughter of our horses and will NOT get discouraged as the pro slaughter people hope you will. Together, we will make it happen. It's only a matter of "when".

I hope you all have a good day and great weekend.

Janice
A forever devoted to Kaiser FOB

((((((((((((LYNEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!))))))))))))))
May you have a day filled with things you love and delight in. And I hope you get to enjoy a visit to Mister and Rosie today.

I send a bazillion hugs,
Sister-Separarted-@-Birth!!!
You were my firstest Fren
who also lived in the House the Barbaro Built.....so you are sooooo
special to me. You are the
BEST>
xxoo:j
COURAGE

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Lynne Happy Birthday! We miss you, and your storys

Update from Penny at TWR Good Luck Tim, run safe!

Update 176: What a nice crisp Friday morning. I have just a brief update today from a very short conversation with the trainer. Little Bubble Gum is doing fine and staying sound which is really great news. We are looking forward to getting her to the races. Tim is on his way to the Meadowlands tonight with Vicar's Tune. I'm not sure what sort of race it is but he is a tough bugger and hopefully he will run well. Tim also has Ms. M.V.P. who is a first time started making her debut in the last race at Laurel Park today. She has grown up so much since coming to our barn from the Two Year Old in Training Sale in May. We will get to see a little of what she's made of today. Now that the yearling sale is over hopefully I will get some more updates from Tim Woolley racing

For Debbie L.A. (or anyone else that could help):

Enjoyed your post from "Insideracing"(?) from John Pricci. But I could only go to the Part 2 article. What is the link for part 1? I'm sure it was posted, but I can't seem to find it.

Part 2 was very well written and I have added that site to my favorites. Like the stories and insight on all subjects at the sight. Like The Paulick Report too.

Thanks for the info.

Denise
(formerly of ABR D/C coeurdefer)

Good Friday Morning, ABR Famblee:)

GOSH:)....blushing, here!! How LOVELY to be directed to this house which bArbaro built and find B'Day wishes from my frens!!

We, here in these so parched foothills of no/ca, are told to be expecting a 'GOOD SOAKING RAIN' by sometime this evening!!! We haven't had rain here since last FEBRUARY, Famblee!!! I will be spending this day cleaning gutters and removing the window a/c in preparation for the 'wet stuff':)

I haven't been here in awhile, this is true, but I do keep up with the Happs, for the most part...anyone heard from Sandra?? I keep she and *CHIEFSTER* close to my heart these days...life is so hard sometimes, yes?!

Thank you EVERYONE:) for your kind wishes...and EVERYONE, have a GREAT DAY TODAY:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Long time since I've been here, but still signing everything I can for the horses and animals in general. Happy Friday Barbaro! Happy Friday Famblee!! I love all of you more deeply than ever (always you, Bobby), and wish all of you a most happy weekend.

Thanks for all you all do. Have a great Friday, Alex and thank you so much for everything!!!

Oct. 3 Cherokee Devotional [sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk]

The first crystal clear morning after days of blue mist is like music after a long silence. Even the cool air does not dampen the spirits of domestic animals and those that live in the woods.

A young bobcat in prime coat wanders along the rock ledge in full view but unaware of interested eyes. No doubt he hunts for field mice and that explains why the barn cats have stayed close to home.

We have not felt the extremes of oncoming winter, but time will insure it. Meantime, adjust, adjust. Don't be taken by surprise. Prepare for change and the unexpected within change.

Our people possessed remarkable powers of concentration...and I sometimes fancy that such nearness to nature..keeps (us) in touch with unseen powers.

Charles Eastman, Physician
Santee Dakota

Hay Fambleee

HAPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEBURTHDAYYYYYLYNEEEEEEEBROWNLADEEEEEEEEEEEATTAFENS!!!
Hope this is the best year ever for you

Sending All, All All My Love.......Prayers.......
Rainbows........To Angel Barbaro.......Our Angel
Horses.........Barbaro's Famblee Of So, So So
Beautiful Angels........Angel Alex........Angel
Wendy.......Angels Tim And Penny........Your Angelic Hearts Of Love.......Glowing Rainbows Of
Love.........

Sending All, All All My Love........Glowing Rainbows........To God's Messenger Of Love Angel
Equine Heaven........

The Most So, So So Beautiful Glowing Rainbow
Birthday To Angel Lynne..........

Glowing Rainbow Wings........

The Wings Of Prayer

Angel Maribel, Angel Hans, Angel Mary S. And Sherman, Angel Janice And Angel Denny, Angel
Tammie And Cheesie, Angel Jane And Lucas, Angel
Adam LaCosta And Angel Lisa, Angel C.J., Angel
Dawn, Angel Loretta, Angel Jonna And Heart, Angel Sandra And Chief,Barbaro Angels.........
God's Love For You...........Angel Barbaro And
His Angel Frens Are With You..........

God's Love For You In Rainbows

His Divine Blessings To You
His Light Shines On You..........

In Halos..........

Affirmed

End the madness of equicide part 1

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Denise here is part 1

Lisa in Mt. Pleasant and Lynne the birthday girl.
Hi it's great to see you both post!

Joe at TB Friends

Where is Jonna?

Thanks so much Debbie L.A.

Denise
(formerly coeurdefer on ABR D/C)

Go Smarty Go - racing babies

I just learned that this two-year-old son of Smarty Jones had to be vanned off the track with a possible fracture after winning a race at Belmont week or two ago - around September 20 or 21.

Is anyone following this story to know how this promising youngster is doing or what the problem was?

I thought I had found a link at the Bloodhorse blogs that had a follow up; but I couldn't locate the reference for some reason. Tired eyeballs, I suppose...

I pray he's okay. I've been hoping for one of Smarty's offspring to show up. Maybe not at two years old, though - I still have problems with that.

Hoping Nicanor continues to takes his time, grow those bones, build that muscle, get over any awkwardness... I can wait just as long as he needs. Glad he's in good hands.

Deirdre in Central California

End the madness of equicide part 2

Lynne Brown, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Thanks for asking about Chief. He is doing fairly well. Signed Chiefs cook, nurse, pill dispensor and servant.sandra

Great race, Seattle Slew brakes through the gate just like Barbaro did. But Exceller comes from way back to win. Cool video

Exceller wins

Here the race! I hope LOL

West Point talks of the over breeding of horse

Alex this is good!

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Deirdre in Central California
Go Smarty Go there was something on the DB but I can't find it now. But he is going to be alright if I remember correcley.

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Edgewise,

From the DB

25 Sep 2008 1:50 AM
3 Comments
Update on Go Smarty Go

Go Smarty Go (Smarty Jones - Sarah's World by Holy Bull), who was pulled up after winning a maiden race on the turf on September 21, suffered a condylar fracture in his left front. He had surgery and the prognosis is good, but he is unlikely to race again."

Ro & Brady

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Ro thanks

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Debbie L.A.

Slew thought that someone yelled "Free desserts" from the concession stands, that's why he jumped the gate. Exceller still jokes with him about it to this day......

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LOL very Cute Equine Heaven

Thanks, Ro. I see it, now. Like I said, "tired eyeballs". I wear very strong corrective lenses, and in some conditions, computer screens are the enemy!

Bad news for his racing career; but here's hoping he'll find a loving home.

Deirdre

Has anyone heard any reports on how the great GORELLA is faring in her Lexington KY retirement?

Justawondrin'...

Your FOB Fren, O

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Otherlyn
Gorella was Retired March 2007(bone chip).
Has been bred to Giant's Causeway for a 2008 foal.
Well that baby is a yearly now, guess they have bred her again?
I found this on petigree query

Good Afternoon Everyone,
I had things to do with mom the last couple of days, she needed to go to the Dr., she is doing OK.

LynneBrowne MySisterInBarbaro,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!! it is soooo wonderful to see you. Grab a seat and join in.

Goooooooooo Smarty, I still love you and always will.

Hi Barbaro,
Cuddle up hunny it is chilly. I love you sweet prince.

Alex,
Long john time.

#### Lynn Brown.....Happy, happy birthday and may you have many more. Miss your posts a lot, always made me smile. Hope all is well in hummingbird land!

Hi everyone...we could really use some comments on this site. The Fox local station here in Little Rock did a piece on horse slaughter. If you can spare a minute please leave a comment. We are dealing with the "Arkansas Horse Council" which are proslaughter. Any help appreciated...

http://www.fox16.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=fc06f107-d7fd-454e-8ba8-6d740418db12

(Sorry blue link challenged...where is the Comment Queen when I need her? Barb? lol....

Tamme

Fox 16 Ark. Horse Council

TAmme- we are fighting the fight up here in MO, and Il. the St. louis area has a new horse rescue- Mid america horse rescue- our mantra- no horse to be denied. They are being retrained and several are going to be part of a equine assisted therapy program. www.mahrnfp.org. Check us out! Daryl will be helping us with a golf tournament early next year. That is what is new for the TBS- and others in our area. Jen

#### Prayers for John Velasquez, who was seriously hurt in Keeneland #7. Both horses are ok. jen

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I'm out of surgery and a little drowsy, but I'm going to live. Did not want everybody worrying, but I wanted you guys to know that I love you. It's not the drugs, I really do.

More later. I'm fading and going to take a nap.

Prayers to all in need.

####Barb...Yikes! Take care of yourself woman and get some rest. Prayers coming your way now...

Tamme

###Debbi...Thank you for the bluing of the link!

###Jen...I will go check out your new venture right now. Such great news about the new horse rescue...keep up the good fight. You guys kick *** up there in MO.

Tamme

###Happy Birthday Lynne Brown, laydeeeatthefence,
sure do miss you here but happy to hear you're never far.

Have a safe weekend everyone and may all the horses come home safe.

Judy

Please tell me that Go Smarty Go will not be retired to stud. If TB racing is to have a future, horses that break down so early in their careers should not contribute to the gene pool.

margie in NM, would you post tomorrow about Peppers Pride if you hear how she does.

Redshadow,

Meaning no disrespect, I believe you might be jumping the gun a bit. At that stage in his career, a breakdown was more likely due to immature bones than any sort of breeding deficiencies. This horse was a BABY - 30 months old - at the time of his injury; and should perhaps have been given more time to mature - even though this race was on turf.

I've often thought it was very fortunate for Curlin that he had issues as a two-year-old that kept him off the track. I'm hoping Nicanor will be a similar champion for similar reasons - let 'em grow into themselves!

It is unlikely that he will stand at stud after winning only one race; but any decision on that should certainly not be based on this injury.

Deirdre

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

Holding hooves, hands, paws with the entire Barbaro Nation!! Prayers and positive healing thoughts continue . . . . always!

Today while at the deli counter I "educated" the delightful young lady who waited on us about us "FANS OF BARBARO", who we are, what we do, where to find us, and who inspired us!!

The young lady has two little girls and they live next door to a farm where there are two horses and three donkeys. The little girls on their own have been taking great delight in gathering up the apples falling from an old apple tree on the property, then carrying their buckets of apples to the horses and donkeys, they "get it"!!!

always with love,
Lou Ann

Is there any info on Sherman?

Hi Judy!!!!!!!!!

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Lou Ann. You Are In My heart So (8) A Lot So. You Touch My Heart So A Lot So. An Angel Of Love.

All, All All Angelic Beautiful Glowing Rainbows..
......To You.......The Angel Lady And Her Angel
Little Girls........

Affirmed

Hiya, FsOB. I hope that John Velasquez gets a clean bill of health following his fall today at Keeneland. He is certainly in good hands at the Albert Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, KY. May everyone here enjoy "ACN" and have a great weekend. May all horses and riders be safe.

#### To Jane, I hope that Lukas had a good day today.
To Tamme, likewise, I keep Chessie in my thoughts.
To Jonna: I hope that Loretta & High continue on the path to recovery. Guess what? Tonight my robe known as "the pink blob" comes out of the closet. It's quite nippy here on the banks of the Thames & I am resisting turning on the heater!
Hello to two of our FsOB down in SC: Lisa in Mt. Pleasant and Kathy. Great seeing you both here today. It's been nice to see lots of our FsOB here this week.
To Joan Roya: I sure do hope that power has been restored to your neighbourhood in Houston!
To Lynne Brown, the Ladeeatthefens: A most joyous birthday to you, dear lady! And have many, many more.
To Barb in AZ: Goodness, I didn't know that you were having any surgery this week. Please hang in there, Barb! We are all with you in spirit.
To everyone who cares about Erin Brennan's family in Delaware: Susan (AKA Erin's beloved MoMo) was rushed to the hospital from her doctor's office due to chest pain. She was admitted as an inpatient. I am going to Gratefulness now to start a candle and I'll name it "MoMo" (if someone hasn't already started one). ####

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Thanks, Robyn. I'm on some pretty good drugs, but I can't sleep.

PLEASE everybody, pray for the Brennans and light a candle for MoMo

Postings from the DB. Sorry, I get notifications over there, and I meant to post here too. I am in overwhelm and not doing a good job of keeping up.

"I was with Sherman Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday was a difficult day. I upped the banamine to 750# dose in am and 500# in pm. Thursday was a much better day. He was eating and moving better. I used Healing Touch, essential oils, and a homeopathic preparation called Traumeel. His eyes were bright. I got more peat moss, and the purina wellsong low starch. I didn't think he liked the low starch (Acco) I was trying to switch him to over the past few days, and he might eat better with something else. I am going very slow though. He doesn't need any other upsets. He ate much better, but I think that also has to do with him being more comfortable with a higher banamine dose. His stall is so deep and soft........ When I went to feed him before I left, he was lying down in the stall. He was sweating on the "up" side only....... what? Sherman usually doesn't sweat much. No temp, looking for his food, got up easily. I called the vet - no concern "he is probably just hot......" guess she didn't hear me say he doesn't usually sweat - in 100 degrees.

I wish I could be with him all of the time. It is a 24/7 job - intensive care. Pam is not set up for this........ I will sort it all out somehow. Thank you all again for the prayers. It is one day at a time - hour by hour. I will be out there with him this weekend."

Mary

Latest post to respond to how Sherman is today.

"I haven't seen Sherman today. I was with him Wednesday and Thursday. I will go out again tomorrow for the weekend. He ate better, and seemed to feel better on Thursday.

Pam said this morning he ate most of his food - not all..... same thing at lunch. He was standing in the stall more today. He is bedded heavily with peat moss. She gave the banamine this morning and this evening. If I could be with him 24/7 I would. This is one of the hardest things I (or Sherman) has had to go through.

I would like Sherman out of the shoes now. He has had 12 days - he really doesn't not seem more comfortable I feel like I am searching for the best for him, and haven't gotten there yet. It is so difficult right now. Please say a prayer for him and for guidance. I don't know why I don't trust the vet and farrier - some comments I have had have reaffirmed this feeling. It is the most difficult thing to watch him in pain, and to think the vet might be wrong, or I am not doing enough. I am trying with everything I have and know.... again, if someone out there has a thought - please email me.

I am not able to accept my horse has to stay in pain for weeks - months. I keep searching. God bless us both. The vet continues to say it is not that bad - she doesn't know why he is so uncomfortable - that, I am beginning to understand, speaks volumns.

Thank you for asking about Sherman. Please keep him in your prayers"

P.S. I am looking for soft rider boots. If anyone has some to loan, or purchase used, please email me.

Mary

We are with you, Mary, and with Sherman. Please keep us "posted."

Candles for Mary and Sherman

Barb

Surgery? I am so behind.... are you OK?

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Mary, I'm FINE. Beyond fine, because I'm on a few legal drugs.

It's all over, and expect a full recovery. I didn't want to post in advance. It's ALL GOOD. Did what needed to be done!

Thinking of you and Sherman in my drugged stupor!

Thanks for asking. I'm fine, really.

I am so glad you are OK. I wish we had the pharmaceuticals for horses we have for people! I know Sherman wouldn't mind being in a bit of a stupor right now.....

Take good care Barb - thanks for the good thoughts.

Mary

###Barb...glad your taking some good pharmaceutals...Bless your heart you've had a long hard week. Good news that your surgery went well. You know you had a little furry angel watching over you don't you?

Tamme