Hiya, FsOB! Alex, what great photos! I know that our FsOB who are fans of grey horses will get a big charge out of several of these pictures. Everyone please have a great Monday! Wishing restored health to Sherman, Lukas, Princess, Chief, & all of our four-legged friends who've been ill. Can I possibly be first today? Let's see....

Great photos, ALex. I especially like the gray dapple you were on. I was at Keeneland yesterday morning for the early workouts and I must say I caught myself looking for your #4. It is beautiful at Keeneland, as you know. Saw several Asmussen horses training, as well as Matz's and Pletcher.Pletcher was there overseeing his bunch.
I had breakfast in the track kitchen. A very good morning.

Now if only Alex would tell us who the horses are! I liked the grey as well but I also liked that firey looking chestnut with hedges spelling out "woodbine" in the background too.

If anyone is interested, I took these photos from the races on Saturday.

Good morning, fellow Fans!

Great pictures, Wendy! I, too, wish Alex would identify the horses.

I hope everyone has a good week and I hope for improvement in the conditions of Sherman and all the 4-legged friends who are hurting. And I wish peace to all the 2-leggeds who are in need.

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

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Wendy and Alex
Thanks for the wonderful pix to begin this rainy (something different for a change, cough, cough)

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I was making Heart's Cream of Wheat this orning griting my teeth while hearing one of our local pol's commercials. I can zap through these out front in the living room, but the kitchen TV is a little b/w.

If only I could invent a little thingie that we could plug into our TV's that would detect and silence any and all political "messages", no matter WHO has "approved the message."

GR: Think of all the horses we could save. Think of all the Pols we could BUY? Think of getting our own Lobbyist for 2009? Damn...

Loretta going in for stitch removal today and Heart for removal of her extremely icky drain...
The serum is so sticky that it's like cement....no kiddin'. I keep washing it off, cover the area with this skin stuff that prevents the serum to stick in the hair...She's been wearing special "shirts" that catch most of the stuff...or licks it off...um somewhat constantly.

So what I want to know is:
IS HORSE SERUM FROM HEALING WOUNDS AS STICKY?

PEACE to us ALL...we need it prayers for Maribel, Anne Brennan, Her mom; Momo, BarbAZ, Stephanie & Rob & Tony, Sandra, CHERYLG---there are more, I just cannot think of them at this moment.

Have COURAGE. xxoo: j

Good Monday Morning everyone!

Have a blessed and wonderful day.

Janice
A forever devoted to Kaiser FOB

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and Prayers to you too...Jonna...thanks for including everyone....our hearts are with them....each.

Good Morning Barbaro

we love you...we miss you...we are here for your brothers and sisters...we speak loud and clear...and pray that Congress will open their hearts and do the will of the people.

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL...PLEASE.

We all are opening our minds in all directions to figure out ways to help and save our beautiful horses...horses that deserve green pastures and love and care.

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

Please read our db...alot going on....please open your change purse and help...they need us family.

Pray for our nation....pray for God to help put the right person in the office of the land...to do the will of the people....our nation is in sad shape...

Alot of our family is in need...losing jobs, having bad luck, needing prayers and a helping hand.

Have a bless day.

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Good morning Alex...and thank you for all you do.
Good Morning Tim and Fair Hill.

Our Fallen Angels...we are here...and moving forward....you will never be forgotten.

(((((((((((((((JOAN, Kitteh Goddess))))))))))))))

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SHERMAN!
How could I forget Sherman! Prayer for that brave little man (little, cough cough.)

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Wendy
Wonderful pictures, loved the black horse #1 the one on one foot! Priceless, and the face on the guy in the back LOL Did he win?
Woodbine is beautiful!

Wendy... your pictures are totally AWESOME! Alex, I still have to giggle of you dwarfing the beauties that you ride. Just jealous since I belong to the group of the vertically challenged.:)

Names would be nice.

MORETOCOMEJOE:
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Monday, October 6th...
I used the computer of a friend last night, hoping for new pictures on this front page to be shown. Three of the four slots below were cooperative.

I wanted to show you a picture of Hoist, a 17 year old thoroughbred stallion seized by Butte County Animal Control. We have three photos of Hoist, but none will load. He is a darker shade of bay, and very kind. With Animal Control Hoist is gaining good weight. Talk about longshots. All over Northern California there are nice riding horses for free. Yet here I am, on a dark and cool Monday morning, hoping to convince a reader of Tbfriends to give Hoist a chance. If you can help this wonderful horse give Barb of Animal Control a call. Her number is 530-538-7409. Tbfriends can help with shipping. Tbfriends can help with Equine Senior. I will bring you pizza. Wash your truck. Sweep your porch. Paint your barn. There is something about Hoist. His expression...

more to come

Joe at TB Friends

LOL!!!!!!!!!

Sending All, All All My Love........Rainbows.....
....To Angel Wendy.........You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.........

All, All All Glowing Pictures........

Affirmed

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........Your Angelic Hearts Of Love..
.......Your Glowing Angel Wings Of Love........
I Love You So A Lot So.........You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..........

The Wings Of Prayer

Angel Maribel, Angel Hans, Angel Mary S. And
Sherman, Angel Jonna And Heart, Angel Loretta,
Angel Barb AZ, Chunky And Punky, Precious Angel
153, Angel Janice And Angel Denny, Angel Joan
Roya, Angel C.J., Angel Adam LaCosta And Angel
Lisa, Angel Dawn, Angel Momo, Angel Anne And
Angel Terry Brennan, Angel Tammie And Cheesie,
Angel John Velasquez, Barbaro's Angels.........
God's Love For You.........Angel Barbaro And
His Angel Frens Are With You.........

Our Sacred Journey In Rainbows

Traveling Together On The Golden Road Of The
Rainbow
In Care, Love And Support
Angels All Around............

With Our Angel Horses..........
Divine Connection..........

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

Affirmed

Loved the pictures--thanks Alex and Wendy. Who's the gray? Mighty fine looking horses......sigh.....

Kathy

Sending All, All All My Love.......Prayers.....
Rainbows.......To Angel Shephanie, Angel Rob, Angel Tony, Angel Sandra And Chief, Angel Cheryl G.........God's Love For You.........

Glowing Angels Of Love........

Affirmed

###Am I reading Joe at TBFriends correctly? Manny Phelps did not want to see a young filly butchered so he gave her to Joe for the price of fuel to get her to his place????

###Maybe the minds of the Congressman sitting on their ample butts can be changed the same way, with careful and patient KINDNESS (through gritted teeth and hidden clenched fists).

THE REST OF MONDAY JOE:
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You begin to wonder, when is Northern California going to run out of horses? Five large stock trailers left for Canadian slaughter last week. 100 horses or so. 400 horses a month.

Horse killer Wade Giles recently saw 4 young horses in a field near Elk Grove. They were neglected. Horse killer Wade Giles knocked on the door and said he would give $200.00 for all 4 horses. The owner said okay. The 4 young horses had never before worn halters. Horse killer Wade Giles backed his stock trailer into the field, and soon the 4 horses were loaded, using the shrinking pen method.

The 4 young horses have been processed in Canada. What a crappy way to earn a living. Available unwanted horses are everywhere. But to go around knocking on doors is the lowest of lows. Soliciting the death of young horses. There should be a law...

There are dozens of e-mails saying with all that is going on in our world, with hungry kids and homeless families and house foreclosures and unemployment at record numbers. With all that is going on in our world, who is going to care about horses?

In recent months Tbfriends has received a warehouse full of clothes for a 12 year old girl who went to school wearing rags. Tbfriends has received gift cards to grocery stores for families in foreclosure. Gift cards for gasoline for our horse haulers. New winter coats for teenagers who live at a youth shelter. $100.00 in cash for Thanksgiving dinner, and I get to choose the struggling family who receives this dinner.

It boggles the mind how one little website can bring out the goodness of others. I understand how a horse can be a lifetime expense, while buying a gift card or a new winter coat is a one time deal. But it is horses who need help now more than ever.

A small thoroughbred filly at the feed lot in Wilton, and horse killer Manny Phelps says he got her from an auction company after she failed to receive a bid. The auction company gave this filly to horse killer Manny Phelps for free. She is a cutie pie, and follows you around like a puppy. Manny Phelps says give him $60.00 for gasoline. He does not want to see her butchered. The little filly came to us Saturday, and out to our south field she goes. She waits at the gate for attention.

Even certain horse killers are stunned at the number of horses available to them. Certain horse killers can pick and choose. We are very grateful for the little filly.

Joe

Top Right: Two adoptions yesterday, including Adrianne and her new gelding Ring Of Friendship. We call him Ringo.

Bottom Left: A few weeks ago I saw this gelding standing in a bare field in Vacaville. I was able to buy him for $50.00, and his name is Diggs. There is a racing tattoo which says Diggs is 8 years old. His back has caved from starvation, but he is recovering.

Bottom Right: Say hello to Royal Watch. He recently came to us from a fancy event barn. We call him Roy.

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Debbie L.A.
Where are you?
I mean we're usually on top of each other with TBFriend's posts...thank god for a laugh or two these days.

I just read the Dow went below 10,000 today. I think this country is going to explode/

ALSO: Why so many appeals for saving and/or cattle, "humane slaughter" for swine, beef cattle, dairy chickens?

WHY IS EVERYONE TIP-TOE-ING AROUND OUR HORSES...I have such a head ache now...why do i read the news

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Jonna I am here, Ring Of Friendship adoption yesterday by Adrianne from Joe. He is a grandson of Seattle Slew and a G,Grandson of Alydar, his dam is a daughter of Seeking the Gold.
And he looks like his grand Pa Slew!

Sorry about your head ache, turn off the TV!

great pics of Alex and mounts by Wendy - thanks for the link! Who is that gorgeous grey?

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anybody in the Chicagoland area tonight, show up @ The Gallery Cabaret to be in the live audience of a show that's being filmed by a documentary film student who is making mois, my music and my activism, her class project! Dog-friendly venue; show starts at 7 pm and runs until the bar closes and they throw us out. Click on my name below for details. And those who cannot attend - please send positive energy as only the FOBs can do! I'll be wearing a Barbaro tee-shirt . . . and that trademark red hat. (saw some film clips from old flicks the other day and realized that hat is very Annie Hall-ish; and of course my eyeglass frames look like Woody Allen's . . .)

ps that venue is also smoke-free, as are all public venues in Illinois. (best thing govt ever did, IMO!)

Oct. 6 Cherokee Devotional [sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk]

Living is a little like a wedding--to make a deal takes only a minute, but to live it may take a lifetime. Many have not learned that life is not a quick trip down the aisle and if you don't find it to your liking you can start all over again.

A good marriage is one of adjustment and then readjustment. It is sharing the hardships and the growing and sweetening that are in the middle of hardships. Little can compare with faith and looking out for others. It is giving and receiving, and we know it is not something outside ourselves that makes life worthwhile but what we have in our hearts.

I will keep my word until the stones melt.

Delhay
Apache

Alex names the horses

From the DB
Thanks Alex!!!

interspecies interaction dept -

Brego and the Barn Cat

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=29186.1

from the DB (thanks, Juliet9386) - Brego's mom - pics of Brego playing with a barncat.

(there's also a link at post 19 on that thread - thanks bobcinpa - to a story about John Henry from 03, including an anecdote about him protecting a baby bird...)

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To let you know family...as of Friday afternoon, 18 days...I know have ELECTRICITY!!!!!!

And...famblee...we can do this....we can think of many ways...to save our horses...we have at the beginning...and we shall be at the end of time...saving, helping, doing, loving, caring...after all we are the family of BARBARO.

Alex...you are a sweetheart...

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=28645.183

Mary S's update on Sherman - getting a new vet and farrier -

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Thanks CJ, for the report on Sherman. Reading today, that's about it. Trying not to be so somber and things are a little better. It's just so hard.

Hugs to all.

Joan, I'm so glad to hear you finally have electricity. Our adjuster estimates that we have about $70,000 worth of damage to our property. Our barn was completely destroyed, and that is a big chunk of the money. I can't wait to rebuild it and get our horses back home where they belong.

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OH my...Eliz....I am so sorry....but glad you all are safe....

Pray you get your barn built back better and quick....please if I can help...I am here for my family.

Thanks, Joan. I can't wait to get them back. They are in a pasture just north of I10, so I see them often, but it's just not the same.

Alex, thanks for the names!

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My beloved Lukas went to the Bridge at 5 pm today. He had a good weekend, even chasing a mouse yesterday and eating all of his treats. Last night we went for a short walk, he wanted to go. I am thankful for that. I do feel as if my heart will break as he meant everything to me. The sweetest boy.....Today he was so sick, there was nothing I could do. I hope Barbaro was there to help him cross......Lukas loved all animals. If anyone wants to see his photo, it is on my website:www.simplesite.com/cloverdale. He is on the Our Boys page. Thanks for all of your prayers over the last week, I think it gave him some extra time with me.

Come on FOB's Mary S needs our help

URGENT! On the DB:

Rescue truck has broken down.

Help needed to get the 5 yearlings off the KILL LOT. Rescue stranded and cannot get to them.

Here is info:

Denkai Animal Sanctuary
www.denkaisanctuary.org
info@denkaisanctuary.org
(970) 217-1457

Horse Rescue Transport Stranded in Alamosa

Alamosa, CO - Denkai Animal Sanctuary representatives left late Sunday afternoon (yesterday) headed for Cortez to rescue 5 yearling and 2 weanling horses that are doomed for slaughter on a kill lot.

Representatives had a 4 horse gooseneck trailer loaded with 2 donkeys and 2 horses headed for foster homes in Cortez, a concept that helps to make room for these yearling babies in dire need at the Sanctuary.

1:00 am - Our truck, which was kindly donated by DCP Midstream shut down while we were driving on hwy 285 just north of Monte Vista, CO. We were stranded. The four horses and two dogs traveling with us were stranded as well and we weren't about to leave them. We managed to find a tow truck who kindly towed us into Alamosa, CO at a fee of $500.00, where I sit and write this plea.

Upon arriving in Alamosa, we disconnected the trailer and fed and watered all of the horses in a large lot across from our hotel, the dogs were able to stay with us, thank goodness for Super 8 allowing pets! We managed, thanks to the help of our board members, Bob Grube and Lori Delfs and the amazing CDOT employees to get the horses to a safe, secure pen with food and water for now.

The truck is sitting a the local Ford Dealership aross the road from our hotel room, the diagnosis is in: The engine is blown. Therefore, we no longer have a pickup to haul our horse trailer with, therefore we are not going to be able to save the yearling babies without some serious, fast help.

We have a truck headed this way from Cortez to pick up our trailer and the horses along with us, so we will make it that far, but still have to save these yearling babies.

This truck is a very vital tool for us, if we don't have it, we can't rescue, we can't get animals to the vet, we can haul our horse trailer at all.
We use this on a daily basis.

Here's how you can help:

If you have a connection with a dealership, ask if they will donate a pickup.

If you can contribute any funding towards getting a reliable pickup truck, please don't hesitate, we need some help!

If you know of any companies that would donate a truck they are no longer going to use, ask them!

Here is what would work best for the work and hauling that we are doing;

1 Ton Pickup Truck
Diesel Engine
Extended/Crew type for multiple workers
4 wd (our driveway is terrible in the winter/spring months with mud and snow)

You can contact us at: info@denkaisanctuary.org or call Floss on her cell at: (970) 217-1457.

If you would like to contribute we are a 501(c)3 not for profit organization. Contributions can be mailed to: 36710 WCR 126 Grover, CO 80729 or donate online at: www.denkaisanctuary.org.

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Jane so sorry to hear about Lukas, thoughts and prayers are with you this day.

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Jane,

just checked out your boy's gorgeous photo - so very very sorry for your loss; thank you for sharing him with us...we are here for you....

Fran

Rest in peace, LUKAS, and may light perpetual shine upon you. Your mama loves and misses you sooooo much!

Jane, please try to take some small measure of comfort from the fact that you did everything possible for Lukas...it was simply time for him to go, time for him to meet Barbaro and all our beloved FOB furbabies who have gone before us.

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Jane, I'm so sorry. He is a beauty. I'm quite sure Barbaro was there to meet him. Hugs and prayers are on the way.

All, please light a candle for Lukas.

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PRAYERS TO YOU JANE.

PLEASE LIGHT UP CANDLES FOR LUKAS, BARBARO AND ALL OF HIS HEAVENLY FRENS...

AND PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR NATION, OUR HORSES AND ALL OF OUR ANIMALS....

Hi Famblee,

Jane,
I am so sorry about Lucas passing over, he was having fun this weekend and was so loved. He passed happy. Prayers being sent to all of you.

Eliz in TX,
I am so sorry about your barn, more important is that you and your family are safe and sound.

((((((((((Jonna))))))))))))))) Prayers to you fren.

Mary & Sherman, White Light and Love being sent to you. Sherman hunny sending you positive energy so you can heal.

The weekend at the rescue was a good one, we had an apoption Saturday, others stopped by to see the horses we have.
I have the best weekend ever, Hans has a bad back due to being jumped too much and is paying for it with issues that cannot be cured. We have to excercise him now to stretch his hack so we can help him all we can, he needs to bring his head all the way down. I will be working with him, I am so happy. All I feel from him is peace.
Yesterday for the first time I got on my boys back and walked him, no balance problems just complete comfort, it was like we were custome made for each other. I love him even more now, he was so good to me and took good care of me. I hugged, kissed and praised him for his excellent effort. We can't forget about our financial problems and have scheduled two fund raisers, hopefully it helps some.
I just found out yesterday there is a Lael Stables here in CT., not far from the rescue.

Alex,
The pictures of you are great! You look wonderful, Woodbine looks like a nice track!

Wendy, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful pictures.

Hi sweet Barbaro, I love you my shining star.

WOW, sorry for the typooooooooooooos

IMMEDIATE HELP NEEDED!

Immediate help for the 5 yearlings. They are stranded at the KILL LOT. The rescue is stranded due to a total truck breakdown. DENKAI ANAMAL SANCTUARY FROM GROVER, CO. WAS ON THEIR WAY TO PICK UP THE YEARLINGS AND THEIR TRUCK TOTALLY BROKE DOWN.

IMMEDIATE HELP NEEDED TO GET THE 5 YEARLINGS TO SAFETY AND TO HELP THE RESCUE.
THE YEARLINGS ARE STILL ON THE KILL LOT IN CORTEZ, COLORADO. THEY WERE BEING SHIPPED TO A MEXICAN SLAUGHTER PLANT.

You can contact them at: info@denkaisanctuary.org or call Floss on her cell at: (970) 217-1457.

Alex,

The horse in the first few pics is just gorgeous. Can you give us any info?

#####Dont know if anyone would be interested, but Jamie G. and I are planning a trip to Louisville and Lexington KY from 10/15,16,17.

If any of you are going to be in that area, we would love to meet any fellow FOB's.

Please let us know and we can arrange a time and place to meet. We are hoping to get to Churchill Downs Museum on 10/15 and drive over to Lexington to see Old Friends, Ky Horse Park, Our Mims and Keeneland racetrack for morning workouts & perhaps breakfast at the Track Kitchen there.

There are a lot of horse farms there and 3 chimneys would be on the top of my list.....Dynaformer and Smarty Jones and others.
Maybe a quick visit to Mill Ridge to see LaVille Rouge and Lentenor if he hasnt already left for Florida.
Good nite.. Ellie az

Hiya, FsOB! Alex, thanks for posting the horses' names. I knew that the grey would be a big hit, my late Father always loved those. I am partial to the chestnut TBs myself.

#### To Jane in CT: My sincere sympathies are with you today. Please know that the love that you & Lukas shared will last forever. Their love never truly leaves us. I'm going to try to locate his photos on the site that you shared with us. Please know that you are not alone.
To Joan Roya: Excellent news that your power has finally been restored!
To Jonna: Hoping that Loretta's suture removal was uneventful, ditto for High's drain being removed. I've only changed drain bandages on humans, never any on dogs. I'm sure that the canine's hair would compound the collection of the serous drainage.
To Kay: You & I shared the same thought, Kay, after reading todday's blog by Joe Shelton for TB Friends. Is it at all possible that Manny Phelps is developing a conscience? The young filly seems to have touched whatever may remain of (or whatever is being born in) Manny's heart.
To Elizabeth in TX: Bless you for your intestinal fortitude. I hope that all of your property can be restored as quickly as possible. And I hope that the barn is raised ASAP, too, so that your horses can come home. This must be so hard for your animals to deal with after such a devastating storm, Elizabeth.
To everyone who cares about Erin Brennan's family: It sounds like Susan/MoMo may be released from the hospital tomorrow (if it hasn't already happened). She has a candle group listed on Gratefulness.org and the group's name is MoMo. ####

#### To Ellie: You'll need to book a time with Three Chimneys, unless the farm's operating policy has changed. Brent & I were unsuccessful in getting to visit there last June. But we highly encourage you to see Old Friends in Georgetown! Michael Blowen and the volunteers there simply ADORE the FsOB! Wish we could be with you in KY soon, Ellie. Robyn ####

#### To Jane, Lukas was a spectacularly beautiful Golden Retriever! Are you the lady in the championship photo with him? What a lovely, lovely boy. Again, my sympathies to you, Jane. ####

Jane - I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and Lukas. As someone said, you are not alone - the FOB are here.

God Night Dear Frens,
May you all have sweet dreams.

For those of you with pain in your hearts, I hope you find peace and comfort soon. Sending hugs across the miles.

Good Night my dear Barbaro, you are loved. Sweet NickerMaker dreams to you. muah

\good Night Alex!