Goodmorning all!!
Prayers for all in need.

Thanks Alex as always for all you do!

Love to the BBH

Liz

Happy thanksgiving to all our Canadian FOBs

We're starting a new week and I'm hoping it's a better one for all of us. So many hurting in the FOB family.

Janice
A forever devoted to Kaiser FOB

Yesterday, one of the horses Alex rides and writes to us about ran in an allowance race and won! Here is a link to some photos I shot of Alex working the horse, Jimmy Simms.

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends up North in Canada. And good for those of the FoB's that get the day off...

Prayers and support for Lynne and Murphy in the Wet Wing. He has a bunch of confusing symptoms and I think she's going to be trying to get to her regular Vet today.

Hang in there. Murph! Your Mom needs you!

Safe rides to all who set feeties on tracks. God, please help us look after your magnificent creations...

Jimmy Simms is a fine looking horse!! Thanks for the pics, Wendy!!!

UNBEATEN FILLY ZARKAVA IS RETIRED
49 minutes ago

Buzz Up PrintPARIS (AP)—Unbeaten filly Zarkava was retired Monday, eight days after winning the prestigious Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe for her seventh consecutive victory.

The 3-year-old Zarkava became the first filly since Urban Sea in 1993 to win the Arc on Oct. 5.

“While no one will regret more than my management team and I not to see Zarkava race again, we have decided to retire her to the Aga Khan broodmare band,” Zarkava’s owner the Aga Khan said in a statement. “She will be an invaluable asset to this essential part of our activity.”

The Aga Khan said he had discussed the decision with trainer Alain de Royer-Dupre.

“The quality and youth of our broodmare band is of the utmost importance to ensure we remain breeders of race horses capable of performing at the top level,” the Aga Khan said.

Good Morning Barbaro

Beautiful day...Barbaro...may you and your heavenly frens enjoy yourselves...all painfree and happy...but remember we will always miss you.

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL....we have to save these beautiful horses....they face a brutal death against their wills....forced.

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

PLEASE READ THE DB AND HELP OUR RESCUES...THEY NEED US...PLEASE....ANY LOOSE CHANGE.

Have a nice day.

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Good Morning Alex.
Good Morning Tim and Fair Hill.
Our precious Fallen Angels...we will never give up.

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Please vote...vote for the Congressman or Senator who will do and listen to its people....

Pray for our nation and for God to put the right person into office as president of our nation....

and pray and help each other, our FOBS.

Good boy Big Brown...now you are forever SAFE!!!
WE LOVE YOU...enjoy your well-deserved retirement!
We are SAD that you are hurt but happy you will be SAFE!!! God bless and keep you where ever you go Big Guy....

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LaurieH

Thinking of you and your little man this morning and smiling thinking of all the love he brought with him!! WE LOVE YOU !!
Sending our prayers and HUGS to help heal you...

Have a good day FOB!!

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Please light up Barbaro's candles.

where is everyone....please say it is not the Monday blues...lol

Okay, here's the question...with Big Brown out of contention ..will Kent D, get the mount for Casino Drive in the Breeder's Cup??? What do you think Alex??

Big Brown deserves only the best in his retirement. May he live a long and relaxing life in very green pastures, with some wonderful babies to continue his legacy. He'll be remembered as courageous and beautiful.

Laurie H--my heart breaks for you and sweet Bart. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. He'll never be forgotten.

WHAT????? OH MY GOODNESS, I CAME HERE TO SEE IF YOU HAD ANY NEWS ABOUT CURLIN. I'M IN SHOCK! FEEL BETTER BIG BROWN!!

LOVE,
CHERYL
:>)

### Thanks to Barb for posting the interesting updates for the Wild Horse and Burro Summit that has occurred this weekend.

I just spoke with Daryl Smoliak who has attended this amazing summit. Sounds like an amazing gathering of 100+ passionate supporters from many backgrounds and interests.

Daryl described the closing of the meet last nite - and of the prayers and interaction between all ...... offered by a Lakota native American representative. WHEW ... sent chills up and down me !

When Daryl introduced himself as a Fan of Barbaro and described how we began .... and all of the horses saved and money raised ...... all broke out into a huge round of applause ! Everyone came up to Daryl and wanted to know more !
Whew - more goose bumps. I see our Beloved Barbaro prancing .... tail high ... !!

Daryl leaves this afternoon ..... safe travels, my friend ...............
He will post much more information once he has settled back in ! Stay tuned, famblee !

Sherry and AMIGO (he tells me what to say in my posts !) - Arizona

Thoughts and prayers to all who have lost or have sick fur babies. It seems we have them for so short a time. When Chief was younger he could have been an acrobat. If someone was watching he would streak (he loved to run and must have a bit of greyhound in him) across the yard jump and bounce off thr top of the 6ft fence and do a sommersault and land on his feet. He performed for anyone watching. Now he cant jump in his chair. I am so grateful to have him still with me. Hoping to hear from Lynne today on Murphy. Lets all send some powerful FOB prayers for him.

Sandra - a summersault ???? Amazing !!!!!
Many HUGS to you both on this quiet Monday morning ...... with special thoughts and healing prayers for Lynne and Murphy ....... and Laurie H
Every moment is a gift, as Jim Gath of Tierra Madre said a few days ago.

from Sherry and Amigo - Arizona

A special thank you to Felix (and Susan E.) for the wonderful note last night. It made me smile and brought a great comfort. Thank you for thinking of so many of us who have lost furkids this last week.

Tamme

God loves you, BIG BROWN, and so do I! I wish you a safe and speedy recovery from what sounds like a very painful injury, and a life of ease and contentment...YOU DESERVE IT!

I only regret that you were IMO robbed of your rightful place as a Triple Crown winner by what was (again IMO) the worst ride in recent memory...

((((((((((BIG BROWN))))))))))

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 Angel Wings Of Beautiful Glowing
Rainbows........I Love You So A Lot So.........
You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..........

The Rainbow Of Love

Angel Bart With Angel Barbaro On The Rainbow Of
Love........God's Glowing Angels........Glowing
Angel Wings..........

God's Light Of Love

Big Brown.........God's Angel.......Glowing Sunshine Days For You.........Grazing........
Rainbow Flowers..........

God's Angels Of Love

Angel Lou Ann And Angel Padme A'Tea.........
Your Angelic Hearts Of Love.........

The Wings Of Prayer

Angel Hans, Angel Maribel, Angel Mary S. And
Sherman, Angel Jonna And Heart, Angel Loretta,
Angel Barb AZ, Chunky And Punky, Precious Angel
153, Angel Donna R., Angel Janice And Angel Denny, Angel C.J., Angel Adam LaCosta And Angel
Lisa, Angel Dawn, Angel Barb And Nala, Angel Momo, Angel Anne And Angel Terry Brennan, Angel
Sandra And Chief, Angel Joan Roya, Angel Sherry
And Amigo, Precious Angel Chico, Angel Susan E.
And Felix, Angel John Velasquez, Angel Mr. Bernie
Rivers, Angel Stephanie, Angel Rob, Angel Tony,
Angel Laurie H. And Bart, Angel Lynne And Murphy,
Angel Tammie And Cheesie, Angel Otherlyn, Angel
Cheryl G. And Reggie, Barbaro's Angels........
God's Love For You..........From His Heart Of
Love..........Angel Barbaro And His Angel Frens
Are With You..........

Our Sacred Journey In Rainbows

Traveling Together On The Golden Road
Of The Rainbow
Angel Companionship
With Our Angel Horses
With Our Angel Animals
With Each Other
In Love...........

Spiritual Presence
Angels All Around..........

Thanksgiving.........
To God For Beautiful Angels........

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

Affirmed

TAMME, LOVE & PRAYERS TO YOU. I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL, I STILL HAVE VERY BAD DAYS AND MY REGGIE (DOG) PASSED 2 MONTHS AGO. I'M SO SORRY SWEETIE!!

LOVE,
CHERYL

Sending All, All All My Love........Prayers......
.To Angel Jim Gath.........

Glowing Wings..........

Affirmed

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Sending our love and prayers to you Dee and all of the beautiful, loving FOBS.

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So many beautiful horses are crammed in a trailer going across the borders...facing brutal, barbaric slaughtering...

FOR GREED, FOR MONEY....AND CONGRESS HAS BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS FOR NOT GETTING THIS BILL PASSED.

We need solutions...we need answers....I stay tore up daily...knowing these horses have no choice.

please...Clean Sweep Congress...the ones who are deadbeats get them out....vote...let us put in the ones who will listen to us, we the people.

PLEASE FAX, EMAIL, AND CALL.....

and help the rescues...please....I know the FOBS...AND THEY ARE ALL SIMPLY THE BEST.

God Bless Big Brown, may he have a great retirement, he is one of the best. At least they retired him before his foot got worse. Healing prayers to Big Brown!

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Joan Roya. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So. You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So. For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.

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

Affirmed

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DEE - thank you so much for acknowledging our dear Big Brown...may he indeed be blessed with "glowing sunshine days!"

ahhhh - I sighed when seeing the headline up top, that Big Brown was injured and is retired. Now on reflecting it's probably a mixed sigh of regret and relief . . .

and the Ahhhh turned to groans when I clicked on the article linked up top, and - though he is expected to fully recover - it seems it wasn't JUST a quarter crack:

"Big Brown has been retired," said Michael Iavarone, co-owner of IEAH Stables. "He not only tore the bulb off his foot, but half the foot was torn off. We did everything we could to get to the Breeders' Cup. It's devastating. And what makes it even worse is that he worked great."

OMG - "tore the bulb off his foot" and "half the foot was torn off."

I am so glad he is retired - let's hope for an uneventful recovery.

(My Sunny lost a large portion of his hoof after an abscess near the coronary band "blew" and I almost lost him - he was at the horspital for a couple of weeks - of course that was complicated by the abscess situation - but when I saw the rest of what Mr. I said my heart just fell . . . )

reposting from last batch of Comments

All,

I just received this email from somebody who attended the Wild Horse Summit in Nevada yesterday. This is good stuff:

I was able to attend the Wild Horse and Burro Summit in Las Vegas on Saturday. Honestly, I was in awe of the attendees--scientists, vets, authors, rescuers, wild horse welfare advocates, Lakota Indian chief, BLM representatives, HSUS representatives and many more--with the goal of finding a better way to manage (or not manage) America's precious wild horses. Following are some highlights of the many notes I took (note that all references to wild horses also includes burros):

Some Remarks by Speakers:

1. Wild horses will be extinct in 5 years if nothing is done to protect them.

2. Wild horses have been managed for their existence, need to be managed for their welfare.

3. There is some question as to whether wild horses really need to be managed at all.

4. By federal law, wild horses have a right to our public lands--cattle do not.

5. The current removal program is much more expensive than use of contraception methods.

6. 75-80% of wild horses are not now in self-sustaining herds.

7. Use of PZP (birth control) showed unwelcome side effects in at least one study.

8. The AML (appropriated management level, the amount of land needed for wild horses to graze without causing damage to the range) is not supported by data.

9. The family units ("harems"), which consist of one stallion plus his mares and foals must be maintained or the mustangs will not survive.

Some Suggestions Discussed By The Panel:

1. Release the horses now being held and return them to land taken from them.

2. Look at the original intent of the law and the original herd areas and analyze if these areas have viable populations.

3. Give the public access to BLM documents and create public task forces.

4. Remove fences and allow horses to be free roaming again.

5. Remove the wild horses from BLM control and put them under the control of people who
know and are trained in horse management.

6. Only select mustangs with the best retraining potential and temperament for adoption and leave the others on their ranges. Provide special training for new adoptees.

7. Restore horses into the zeroed-out range areas.

8. Assess all horses now in holding to see if they can go back out on the range. Family bands should be reunited whenever possible, including geldings.

9. Privatize adoptions using agencies such as the Mustang Heritage Foundation and castrate all stallions prior to adoption.

Statements made by the Deputy Director of the BLM, in charge of wild horse management:

1. "The BLM might be violating the law by not using all the tools available through the law to preserve the wild horses and burros."

2. The BLM cannot afford the current program of holding wild horses in pens. Mr. Bisson is looking to find financial relief and has made substantial cut backs within his department.

3. He says he never said the BLM planned to euthanize horses as reported by the media. He says "I don't think we'll get there."

4. Mr. Bisson will be meeting with Congress in November about how to proceed.

5. No emergency gathers will be made without his approval with only a few specific removals but no family units destroyed.

6. No gathers in Wyoming, no removal of McCullough herd this year.

7. The BLM will continue the adoption program with the Mustang Heritage Foundation, which is "the best thing we have going right now."

8. The BLM will look into putting horses back onto zeroed-out ranges.

9. The BLM will most likely use infertility drugs such as PZP (and two others).

10. The BLM is looking into changing permits to allow more horse grazing land and trying to work with several people about putting wild horses on land not part of the rangelands.

11. He would like to continue the stewardship program in which rangers help with water, etc. during difficult times.

There were many more points brought up and discussed at the meeting, these are a few that I thought were important. Mr. Bisson, who seems to have an understanding and empathy for the wild horse problem, unfortunately will be retiring at the end of January. He said that the issue of the wild horses and burros will "get all my attention" until that time and he expects to have recommendations to submit to the White House before he leaves the Bureau.

We need to put our weight behind the efforts being made by the wild horse and burro advocates, just as we have supported anti-slaughter legislation. Our attitude and interest in helping them will dictate whether they survive. We have to be their voice.

Posted by Barb AZ, Chunky and Punky at October 12, 2008 11:13 PM

I am glad they caught the injury Big Brown had. I hope you live a long happy life in green pastures Big Brown...Once a Kentucky Derby winner always a Kentucky Derby winner...

Alex:
How serious is the Big Brown injury. It sounds dire to me....grrrrrrrrr.

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Sandra
I'm smiling at the thought of Chief and the somersaults!!! I'm so happy we have Chief to bring us ALL some chuckles here! So much sadness to endure that we need those little glimmers of "Chief sunshine" just to keep US going!! He is a blessing and I'm so glad he found YOU !!!!
(((((CHIEF))))))) HUGS to you BOTH!!!!

I now have my stuffed chicken in the crockpot for Thanksgiving dinner later today.For ALL those who are too small to make a turkey consider the chicken alternative??? IF done in your crockpot it is even tastier and more tender than turkey and cranberry adds the finishing touch! Just brown the chicken on your stovetop and stuff with Stovetop chicken or turkey stuffing and voila the meal du jour!!!!!

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Sherry
How wonderful for the horses that Daryl was able to attend that meeting!!! HE is a force to be reckoned with!! When Daryl talks people listen!!Sounds like lots of good ides came out of this meeting??? NOW ...IS ANYONE going to listen???

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Big Brown

What a sweetie!!! It does sound like quite an owwwwie doesn't it??? WE can't say WE didn't see this coming can we??? It is a miracle that he wasn't injured critically and for that we can THANK GOD!! Angel Dee is right....GRAZING for Big B now and a life of liesure suits me just fine!!
Everytime they raced him I held my breath and said a zillion prayers.....

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LynneBrown
Dear ladeeatafence...how is your Murphy??? Prayers continue for a long and happy time for the two of you.

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CherylG
WE are still praying for you my dear! Love is hard...letting go WORSE!!BUT... your Reggie won't ever be forgotten ...he's in your heart dear one!! It's OK to move forward with your life your Reggie is still and will always be with you!! LOVE is wonderful that way....

Going to peel potatoes & turnips and cook the brussel sprouts!

LOVE to ALL....

reposting

MORE TIME TO HELP ENDANGERED SPECIES - pls act now

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=29340.1

crossposting from the DB [close up spaces in URLs] [edited to eliminate negative reference to specific politicians]

WWF alert/help Endangered Species by 10/15

http:// wwf. worldwildlife.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=14922.0&dlv_id=16461&JServSessionIdr001=sfnd7ipxi2.app5b

MORE TIME TO HELP ENDANGERED SPECIES

New deadline: October 15, 2008

Dear Caroline,

You have more time to help stop an attempt to undermine the Endangered Species Act. The public comment period has been extended until Oct. 15.

If you have already taken action, thank you! Please forward this message to others who might be willing to help.

TAKE ACTION: Click here to help protect endangered species.

http:// wwf. worldwildlife.org/site/PageServer?pagename=can_endangered_species_regulation&autologin=true&AddInterest=1061

The[re are] . . . proposed changes that would seriously weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The . . . [proposed] plan would limit the role of the two federal agencies that are responsible for implementing the ESA, and that are the government’s experts on species conservation--the Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service.

Specifically, the proposed changes eliminate the requirement that those agencies sign off on the initial threshold analysis of impacts of any proposed federal project that affects a threatened or endangered species, or the critical habitat on which those species depend. This means that for federal involvement in dams, mines, grazing permits, forestry activities, irrigation, dredging, and fishing, it is the federal agencies approving or funding the activity that are the ones making the initial determination about whether the impact of their proposed projects would harm species listed as threatened or endangered, or their habitat.

But these agencies have a vested interest in promoting their activities, not in protecting species; and very few of them have relevant biological expertise in making such important determinations. The . . . proposed rule puts the fox in charge of the hen house, with these hens on the verge of extinction.

In addition, the proposed rule narrows what impacts might be considered during project review. Impacts driven by many different actions, such as climate change, would be out of scope for consideration. This short-sighted change undermines the goal of the Endangered Species Act to preserve species no matter what the threat facing them.

. . . [T]hese changes [can be made] without congressional review and approval and . . . the proposal [is being rushed] through with an unusually short public comment period.

Submit an official public comment objecting to the proposed regulations that would weaken the Endangered Species Act.

http:// wwf. worldwildlife.org/site/PageServer?pagename=can_endangered_species_regulation&autologin=true&AddInterest=1061

The Endangered Species Act is our nation's most important tool for protecting imperiled wildlife and maintaining biological diversity. Enacted in 1973 by President Richard Nixon, the law has protected many iconic wildlife species, including the bald eagle, gray wolf, California sea otter, American alligator, gray whale, and black-footed ferret. It is a strong, effective, and flexible science-based “safety net” for imperiled species and is used as a model by other countries struggling to protect their own endangered wildlife.

WWF supporters like you helped fend off an attempt by Congress several years ago to rewrite and weaken the Endangered Species Act. With your help, we can stop this misguided . . . proposal as well. Thank you for speaking out.

Sincerely,

Jason Patlis
Vice President and Managing Director
U.S. Government Relations
World Wildlife Fund

http:// www. worldwildlife.org/

[end crosspost]

Note - hotlinks to take action are in the DB post noted at the top of this Comment.

Posted by: CJaffe at October 12, 2008 7:01 PM

Lentenor moving on to next stage of training!

crossposting from the DB:

Horse racing - News about Lentanor

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=29403.1

From: Jim30115 12:33 am
To: ALL (1 of 8)

29403.1

Lentanor will be heading to Florida this week to begin his second phase of training. As with Barbaro and Nicanor he will be going to Stephens Thoroughbreds for the winter months, then to Fair Hill to train with Nicanor in the spring. Go Jackson boys!!

[end of crosspost]

sorry if this is old news, haven't read today's comments yet.

excerpt from crosspost below: (Mr. Iavarone talking about BB)

2:22 p.m. … "The key right now is we have to prevent infection. He’ll heal. That’s the only way thiis could become serious." The injured area has to be cleaned out and Big Brown will be given antibiotics. "He’s walking very sore but he can stand on it."

crossposting from the DB [post by godmom2]

Horse racing - Iavarone teleconference re: Big Brown

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=29430.1

Cross posted -- thought this might be best in its own thread. . . .

Transcript of Iavarone teleconference from Ray Paulick:

Check out the last line. . .. Considering the disappointment Iavarone must be feeling right now, that was a pretty cute thing to say! :-)

[close up spaces]

http:// www. paulickreport.com/blog/live-blogging-big-brown-retirement-teleconference/

LIVE BLOGGING BIG BROWN RETIREMENT TELECONFERENCE
Ray Paulick will be live blogging the teleconference featuring trainer Rick Dutrow and IEAH president Michael Iavarone as they discuss the foot injury that ended Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown’s racing career earlier today. The teleconference, organized by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. UPDATE: Only Michael Iavarone will participate.

2 p.m. … Eric Wing of the NTRA outlines the week ahead. Jess Jackson will be on a teleconference Tuesday to discuss whether or not Curlin will be pre-entered in the Breeders’ Cup; on Wednesday, the NTRA will discuss the safety recommendations, and on Thursday the Breeders’ Cup pre-entries will be discussed.

The first speaker on the call is Michael Iavarone, president of IEAH Stable, co-owner of Big Brown.

2:05 p.m. … Michael Iavarone said "today was a tough day." He was there to watch the work with his family and co-owner Paul Pompa Jr. He said Big Brown worked in company with Kip Deville on the turf and both horses went well. "I had my daughter in my arms," Iavarone said as he walked back to the barn. When he got there, trainer Rick Dutrow told Iavarone, "I think we are in big trouble with Big Brown." Said a large chunk came out of the right front foot and blacksmith Alex Leaf said there was no chance the horse could run in the Breeders’ Cup. The injury, called grabbing a quarter, occurs when the back foot strikes the back of the front hoof.

"This was a tremendous blow to the gut of all of us," said Iavarone. He said Big Brown would have a few tough days ahead, though this is not a life-threatening injury. Iavarone expects him to remain in New York for about a month before leaving for Three Chimneys Farm in Midway, Ky.

2;10 pm. … The injury would have required a minimum of 60 -90 days to heal, said Iavarone. "Horses grabbing quarters happens in Thoroughbred racing all the time," said Iavarone. "He tore it up so bad that even if he had wraps he could grab right through there. … We have done everything we could to keep this horse going in the right direction. … To have this come up just shocks all of us."

2:12 p.m. … "He’s a one in a million as an owner and as far as the fans are concerned, there are going to be more Bigt Browns that come down the road. Continue to market and advertise them. Horses like Big Brown and Curlin are great for the sport. As long as we continue to advertise and market these kinds of horses, the game is going to be OK."

2:15 p.m. … "As a fan I want horses to stay around forever, naturally. But I’m a fan and an owner and have responsibilities to the other owners. As much as I am a fan, I have to look at this as a business. … We capitulated to the agreement (whereby Three Chimneys insisted Big Brown go to stud as a 4-year-old)."

2:17 p.m. … Iavarone is asked to describe how the injury happened. "What I’ve heard is that someone said he may have taken a funny step at the 3/8 pole." Iavarone didn’t see it from his vantage point. "To me the work looked outstanding." The bulb was split right in half, Iavarone said, and a piece of the hoof also got caught up in the injury.

2:20 p.m. … Was this related to other foot problems? "It’s unrelated. It’s not even a foot problem. He grabbed his quarter and not related to any pre-existing conditions. It’s the first time it’s happened to me in a work. It’s just a stroke of bad luck."

A question about Curlin and the anticipated matchup. "The banter that went on between the two camps was almost like professional wrestling. Rick and I were having fun with it. We have no problem with Jess Jackson and Steve Asmussen. ,… Curlin is a special horse and I hope he makes it to the race. I’m devastated today. I felt going into it we didn’t have a lot to lose. We had a lot to gain."

2:22 p.m. … "The key right now is we have to prevent infection. He’ll heal. That’s the only way thiis could become serious." The injured area has to be cleaned out and Big Brown will be given antibiotics. "He’s walking very sore but he can stand on it."

2:23 p.m. … Iavarone describe watching today’s work as two F-16s in formation.

2:24 p.m. … "We still own a significant piece of Big Brown. … They (Three Chimneys) were great in structuring a deal that kept us in the game.

2:25 p.m. … Iavarone said he and his wife stayed up late watching a replay of the

2:25 p.m. … Iavarone said he and his wife stayed up late watching a replay of the Kentucky Derby and he admitted getting a little tear in his eye, but he said there’s still one big race ahead.

2:26 p.m. … "He had no front shoes on," Iavarone said. "No bandages, no wraps, no (toe) grabs, nothing."

2:27 p.m. … "Rick Dutrow is a genius around a racehorse. He got more out of this horse in my eyes than any trainer in the world would have. What we were starting to see was a changeover from (Big Brown’s) utter brilliance to his heart. He developed a heart as big as his physical ability was. If we got to the point where he could put the two together you would have seen something breathtaking. It kills me at this point, it kills me, to get this close and not to see it happen."

2:30 p.m. … "Rick handled this with incredible class," Iavarone said.

2:31 p.m. … Iavarone is asked about whether or not he’ll be cheering for Curlin if he goes in the Classic. "I am completely in Curlin’s corner. If they give me a Curlin hat I’ll wear it."

END OF TELECONFERENCE. [end of crosspost]

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Hay, CJ. Trying to keep up with everything you post! Thanks for keeping us informed. There is so much!

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Maribel And Angel Nancy In Ct. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.
You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.

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

Affirmed

Maribel, Happy Thanksgiving!!! I am glad Chief found me too. One last story about him. I used to have A ford Ranger pickup and it had a window going from the cab to the bed of the PU. I wouldnt let chief ride in the bed but one hot day I had the window open. I was concentrating on the traffic on the interstate, People started honking and waving. Chief had crawled out the back window and from the bed to the top of the pickup. Just sitting up there with his paws hanging down on the windshield having a great time. This 13 years with Chief has make me have a few gray hairs. ########I am so worried about Murphy. Okay FOBs lets put all our thoughts and prayers on Murphy. When they figure out what is wrong then maybe he can be be okay.

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

for all us uninformed horse-lovers: this is the bulb. Helps to know what we're talking about, eh?????

You're welcome, you're welcome. xxoo:j
(I'm still worried.....shouldn't BB be up at NBC???)

JOE: I THINK HE AND CATHY AND DARYL ARE CUT FROM THE SAME WEAVE OF CLOTH. WE HAVE MORE THAN A FEW OF THOSE. GOD BLESS OUR ARCHANGELS.
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Monday, October 13th... It has been 4 days in a row of cold winds, and our ranch is a mess. Country Living has cancelled their photo shoot. A newspaper saying Olympia, Washington was clinging to our fence. Now those are some strong north winds.

A very special Happy Birthday to our friend Mike Baker, who today turns 40 years old. Mike and his girlfriend Jill celebrate tonight with dinner in San Francisco. For dessert a hot fudge sundae at Ghiradelli Square. Mike is always helping those who need help. A good guy, and we wish him a wonderful day.

Even in these crazy winds there was Hillary and Kristin at our front gate. Thank you very much for the Costco carrots. This coming January Kristin moves to Davis. She wants to know of a fun place for teens to hang out?

Um, not sure. But each Friday night there is bingo at the senior center. You can win $35.00.

Also at our front gate is Daniel, she is 17, and it was two summers ago when Daniel adopted the gray gelding Moose. Daniel calls Moose a big goofball, and she loves him like crazy. Daniel has pictures to show us.

Daniel tells Cathy and I, just wait. She is going to make a difference. In a big way Daniel wants to help both humans and horses. Next year she too will be attending UC Davis.

In order to be finished by sunset, we must begin supper feeding at 4:00 p.m. Winds were lighter, so for the most part alfalfa stayed in one place. Horses no longer having to chase their meals. There was a movie from Netflix, Shopgirl, and it was okay. Replied to a few e-mails. Updated vaccinations list. Late night barn check, and the gelding Seattle Dreaming has runny gunk in his eye. All day he plays in the wind, and even with a fly mask there is dust. Most horses jerk back when cleaning their eyes, but Seattle Dreaming is a good patient. The man on the barn radio is clever. He plays the song Blowin In The Wind. The big moon lights us up like a parking lot sale at Elm Ford. 11:00 at night, but I can clearly see horses 20 acres away.

And that about sums up a cold autumn Sunday. Here we are on Monday morning, and the sunrise takes our breath away. So beautiful. Hot coffee with praline cream is from Peets. 110 horses already eating breakfast. The Bee Gees on the oldies station...

Joe

jonna - I would not say "not to worry" but - pls see the long telephone interview with Iavarone I posted above (from Paulick report) - he is standing on it. Not 3-legged lame. That is good!

Oct. 13 Cherokee Devotional [sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk]

Luther, a Tsa la gi (Cherokee), explained his creative God by saying, "God take Himself and make the fish, God take Himself and make the tsi s du (rabbit); He take Himself and make the wa ya (wolf); He take Himself and make the squirrel, and He take Himself and make me. These things my brothers."

But Luther, what do you do when you want to go squirrel hunting?

Merriment danced in his black eyes and he added, "I just say, squirrel brother, God make you for me!"

I traveled thousands of miles along our winding trails, through unbroken solitude of the wild forest, listening to the songs of the woodland birds.

Pokagon
Potawatomi Chief, 1833

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Sandra
What a smart boy Chief is....he even garnered some fans from his escapade!!??? LOL I'll bet the people in your town were sure talking about Chief after that???!!! LOL That takes a lot of courage for a dog to crawl up there! Maybe Chief missed his calling as a stunt dog???? LOL Much better that he is your lap-dog I think???LOL What a boy he is....YES!! prayers for Lynne's Murphy dog are on there way!!! HE just has to get better cause he's our ladeeatafence's dog and that means it's ALL GOOD cause we love them SO MUCH!!!

Gotta go check my turnips for supper on the stove....

Wishing only the best for Big Brown. So sorry, big guy.

Also, may Zarkava have a good life. Many prayers for those girls.

Famblee...

Murphy is at the Vet's having an ultra-sound and x-rays. He isn't eating for me and I know he is not being his normal 'happy boy' self.

They will call me when I can come pick him up and hopefully, we will have some much needed answers and get this boy back on the road to wellness!

I want to thank ALL of you for your prayers/candles, good wishes and hugs for my 'goggy' and for his mama....I'll let yole know what I learn from this day.

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in Ca
And MURPH-MAN'S Mama, too

URGENT for home offer before tonight

On DB, see "AC4H-urgent palomino paint mare" - have funds already; just need home to save her from truck tonight....

info is on DB, with phone number to call

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One by one...can we save them...FOBS...please help this paint mare...get home.

several are loaded on the truck.

I love my country...I am upset with the government for not passing our bill...

love to all of you

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One by one...can we save them...FOBS...please help this paint mare...get home.

several are loaded on the truck.

I love my country...I am upset with the government for not passing our bill...

love to all of you

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JONNA - I'm with you...I'd be a lot happier if Big Brown were in the horsepital, but I guess we'd just be considered nervous aunties by the "pros."

I LISTENED TO THE INTERVIEWS WITH DUTROW AND MICHAEL. THEY ARE TAKING BIG BROWN THE THE HORSEY HOSPITAL, AREN'T THEY? FROM WHAT I HEARD, IT DOESN'T APPEAR THEY ARE. HM!? IT'S REALLY UNFORTUNATE THIS HAPPENED. GET WELL SOON BEAUTIFUL BIG BROWN!!

CJ- DID YOU HEAR THE DOG BARKING WHEN MICHAEL WAS BEING INTERVIEWED? LOL! I FEEL VERY BADLY FOR THEM ... AND ESPECIALLY FOR BIG BROWN!! -- OUCH!!

LOVE,
CHERYL

Maribel, your turnips made me thing of my Mother. She was on hospice and very heavily sedated. The day before she passed on she called me over to her bed and said would I cook her some turnips. I told her yes and she went back to sleep and drifted away from us. ###Maribel, if I didnt know better I would think you are a southerner. Although I dont like them they are big here in west texas. Along with black eyed peas, cornbread, fresh tomatoes and pecan pie. That is pecan not peacan to you non-southerners. ##well, I am ramblng on here. I do that when I am worried and I am woried about Murphy.

I NEED GLASSES -- OBVIOUSLY! YOU GALS WERE POSTING ABOUT THE SAME THING -- THE HORSEY HOSPITAL! I'M WORRIED ABOUT INFECTION, LAMINITIS ETC.... AND I FEEL HE'D BE BETTER OFF IN A CLEAN HOSPITAL ..... I'M A WORRIER THOUGH.

LOVE,
CHERYL

Cheryl G., I wanted you to know I think of you and Reggie a lot. I know it is so very hard. However, I am sure I cant even imagine how hard it is. I think very soon I will know and I dont think I will handle it very well.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/erinbrennan

YAY - Erin's mommy, Anne Brennan, who told us last time that she was about to start looking for work, unexpectedly, before she even started looking, landed a great full-time temp flower shop job (lasting until after Christmas). And she is happily anticipating embarking on a remodeling project for the Brennan home. Much more upbeat than in her recent posts - good to see.

BUT - she's the victim of identity theft. OY!

IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING (as Gilda Radner used to say...)

Glad to see her sounding so positive.

Alex,do you think Steve will still run Curlin in the Breeders Cup..he has nothing to prove there..esp now that Brownie is out..

any of you that find out anything about Curlin's breeze scheduled today between races, please post..

I agree a real DOCTOR needs to see Big Brown and treat his leg..not just Dutrow..

I see some other "nervous aunties" have joined the crowd...good, it makes me feel less neurotic!

let's just pray that Big Brown survives this DESPITE Dutrow. He deserves so much better....Like NBC, like Rood & Riddle...makes me nuts

Alex, is it normal to train a horse, breezing,with no shoes, given the brittleness of Big Brown's feet..sounds like a recipe for disaster...my farrier suggested shoes on my paint's front hooves because of cracks and brittleness...

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###My first horse, Nestor--the one who is a "brood gelding" over the Bridge now--caught himself while out in the pasture and removed the bulb on the inside of his left (I believe) front hoof. The wound looks horrific--but the vet came out, cut off the offending flap (because it was located in such a place that it could not be stitched--it would tear easily) and I was instructed to spray this purple stuff on it every day.

I could ride him because he was not lame. When the area started to heal, I put greasy stuff on it to keep the skin soft. Eventually, with the application of Vitamin E oil, it grew hair and Nestor only had a very slight scar.

###Losing part of the hoof would be more of an issue, especially in Big Brown's case since he has such iffy hoofies in the first place. I would doubt that hospitalization is required--stall rest, yes--but his peeps are experts in dealing with hoof issues and the bulb part is no big deal.

Hiya, FsOB! I am pleased to see that the Aga Khan is retiring Zarkava at the pinnacle of her success. What talented & lovely offspring she will have some day. I hadn't realized that she won all seven of her races. What amazing offspring she & Barbaro could've had....

I am very sad to see that Big Brown was injured today. My thanks to Kay for providing some information about the extent of these types of injuries and that they can be safely managed outside of an equine hospital. I do worry about Big Brown's well-being, and please forgive my saying so, but I do not think his owners are of the same calibre as the Jacksons or the Aga Khan.

#### To Lynne B.: I keep you and Murpy in my thoughts. It must be distressing to you that he isn't eating well.
To Tamme, thinking of you as you deal with Chessie's passing. He was very blessed to be in your care for 23 loving years.
To Laurie H.: It must have been such a sad day at your workplace today. Bart must've been the office mascot. I'm sure that his presence will be missed by everyone who came to know him. I know that I'll never forget Bart, Laurie.
To Sherry, thanks for sharing the inputs from Daryl Smoliak today.
To Maribel, Donna R., & Judy Scott in Ontario: Hoping that your Thanksgiving festivities were filled with good food and wonderful companionship. Maribel, I had wonderful mashed turnips when traveling in Cornwall in 1990. Very tasty, I'd never had them in the USA. ####

I just saw a picture of Big Brown's hoof..it looks to me like the area where the quartercrack was before, just broke completely off..

Re: Curlin - I just saw his workout from today at Santa Anita (5 furlongs in 59.11) on TVG, and he looked spectacular! So sorry that Big Brown had to be retired and won't run in the Classic. He would have been a worthy competitor.

The article linked below from Blood Horse calls Curlin's workout "flawless", and quotes Steve Asmussen: "We have a great amount of pride to see how he is received, Asmussen said. We're so proud about how everybody feels about him." TVG's Christina Olivares (sp?) said that both owner and trainer said he came out of the work "bouncing on his toes", practically galloping back to the barn, and if he is the same 12 hrs from now, they will pre-enter him for the BC. I really hope he (and all other horses) stay well between now and then (and forever for that matter!). Go Curlin!

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/47531/curlin-works-toward-classic-start

Well, from what Harriette just added, we'd better get BB under the FoB prayer umbrella.

And Kay, yes, he has had those feet issues all along. All the more reason for his connections to get him into a good Equine Hospital. Your Nestor had someone watching him like a hawk....someone who had his best interests at heart the whole time....not his winnings that week.

Sorry. I think this whole thing was unecessary.

Good Luck Lentenor!!

Happy retirement, Big Brown. Thanks for the memories during the triple crown. You were fun to watch and follow, and you gave it a good go! Hope you heal quickly and completely and enjoy the rest of your life.

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Hello Fans,

I want to thank ALL of you for your so very kind posts, prayers and wonderful, comforting thoughts for Bart and I.

It was a very long, difficult and sad day. I tried sooo hard not to be overly sensitive. But I couldn't help but link someone's laugh as being the result of my loss. (It's just the kind of people I work with...)

But, I remained quiet.

At one point, I thought I heard Bart bellering from the back room, just like he would when he was too lazy to come see me. It was his way of getting me to come to him...and I always fell for it! Until today...

My breath was taken away when I walked into the backroom and saw one of his beds...I thought he was in bed. But, it was just the blanket that I had tossed aside when I had gotten his softer blanket to wrap him in to take him to the Vet's...the blanket was the only thing to leave the Vets.

My heart stayed behind...with Bart.

I miss my little man. I never thought I would fall in love at work...

I know he's in Hevvin. And I'm very happy about that...very thankful. But I'm trying SO hard not to be angry...

I love Bart and he has enabled me to grow in so many ways. I thank ALL of you for acknowledging his life and the importance, and humor, of his days. I thank you for loving him so...and for loving me. Comforting me. I love you all.

I wish you Good Night with the sweetest of dreams of our big bay boy followed by my little man as he tries desperately to search for fallen kibbles to snack on...

Angel Felix, please show my little Bart the ropes, okay? Chances are, you have a little stash of goodies hidden away somewhere, am I right? I would be sooo appreciative if you would let Bart in on the secret...xxoo...x

My dear little Bart, I tried to be good today. I only cried four times and I went into the bathroom each time so that no one would see.

I held your bag of treats and wondered why I didn't give you a whole bag at a time.

Leslie went shopping during her lunch to cheer herself up. She bought ANOTHER purse! She suggested I go to Gregory's and get myself one. Bartolli, I don't want anything new...I just want you.

Good night Bart. Don't be upset when I cry, okay? When you were here on Earth, I would say 'I love you' all the time to you. Now, at least for awhile, the tears are another way for me to say, "I love you Bart". Please don't be upset little man... I love you. xxoo...XO..X

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Me again.

Here is a link to a story on Yahoo news:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081013/ap_on_fe_st/odd_horse_s_eye

It's about a miniature horse...it's a GOOD story!

((((((Laurie))))))

Thinking of you.

Candles for Bart and Laurie

Hello Famblee....

Home from Dr. Jeff's awhile ago.

Murphy has Lymphoma of the intestines:( He is home with me tonight, I am to call the Dr. tomorrow afternoon, after the radiologist has viewed the x-rays this evening.

Jeff said they can give him some Prednisone, which will make him feel better, and begin eating again, so that I can have some time with him...I'm considering that, but since the outcome will still be the same, I am not so sure I want to put he or me through more 'time', and the time bought is very short. I think they offered me that for 'me', and I'm thinking of Murphy.

There is also chemotherapy which the dogs respond to quite well, but Murphis Man is twelve years old this month, and sadly, his mama isn't made of so many dollars....he has had such a good life with me:) He has more toys than my own children had growing up...not really, but the kids will tell you that:) He has been a very happy doggy all these years...and for that, I am very grateful! For a puppy found in an alleyway in a dumpster, Murphy has done alright for himself, that is 'fer sure':)

Thank you so very much, everyone, for your prayers and hugs via here and my own email...

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA
And the Murph Man's Mama, too:)

Lynne,

I feel for you, friend. I just went through a tough time with my kitty. Had she given me more time, I would have said enough is enough. She made the decision, and spared me that.

Could you TRY the prednisone, to see if it makes him a little happier camper? It might buy you some time to make a decision.

We are here for you. You and Murphy are so loved by all of us.

Hugs and prayers on the way.

Candles for Murphy and Lynne

###Lynne...my heart goes out to you. You and Murphy have been in my thoughts and prayers the last couple of days. Barb's suggestion about trying the Pred and maybe it would give you some time to make a decision was a good one. Murphy is so lucky to have you.

Tamme

((((Laurie H))))

Lynne Brown, I am in the same predicament with my Lucky. We decided no heroics as he is 13. Just peace, lotsa love, and comfort for his time left. I am sorry. My heart and prayers are with you both.

Thanks for all you do, Alex.

####Laurie...Thanks for giving Bart all that good love he would never, ever have known without you in his life. I'm so sorry...I understand seeing the empty bed and forgeting for a moment they aren't in it...

Tamme

###And Margie...my thoughts are with you and Lucky. Enjoy every moment...they are precious.

Tamme

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lynne And
Murphy.........Angel Laurie H. And Precious Angel
Bart.......Angel Margie NM And Lucky.........

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

Lynne and Murphy

Sending you both LOVE!!!! We are here praying that the Lord will guide you in your decision dear lady.You are not alone....

WE LOVE YOU !!! (((((((Lynne and Murphy))))))))

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((((((Margie and Lucky))))))