Good Morning Barbaro

Watch the heavens last night...and saw your beautiful star with all of your heavenly friends. Keep your sweet spirit so near us, Barbaro...we need all the help we can get.

Just know we will always love you.

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL....JANUARY WILL BE HERE IN A TWINK OF AN EYE.....

Please remember and help our rescues....alot going on the db...please read...

A dollar, a penny, volunteering, whatever you can...everything is greatly appreciated...and I know God is pleased with us...afterall, God left us to be ambassadors and take care of horses and all animals.

Also remember our Fallen Angels, the ones suffering human or animal, our wildlife, and always our loving family...Please Lord give them hope, courage, and a way.

Have a bless day.

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Good Morning Alex...have a nice day.

Good Morning Tim and Fair Hill.

Our Fallen Angels...we are here.

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I thank God everyday for all of you...the FOBS.

###Weather report says it's 32 here but "feels like 27." Not sure why since it isn't damp out and there is no wind, but it's time to turn on the furnace. I always hate that "first burn" because of the dust on the coils (the smell! ACK!)

###Winding down the year, making donations to animal (and people) rescues. Tough times, but there are always bright lights if you look for them. Friends, family, our beloved pets, the gorgeous night skies, pleasant days. Easy to find a few dollars to donate--coffee made at home, homemade gifts, phone calls and handwritten letters in cards, wishes of love and good luck for 2009.

###Alex, thank you for all you do. Safe travels (and warm fingers and toes ;o)

Joe at TB Friends

Kate here - my vet called and Zach has nasopharyngeal cicatrix which is scarring caused by something in the environment. His swelling and inflammation is much better. I have a lot of googling to do! And then a lot of questions to my vet. If anyone knows anything about cicatrix please let me know. They are going to take him off his meds today to see how he does over the next couple of days. I'll let you all know. Please continue to pray, I really appreciate it. God bless.

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Kate...I found this, by using Google:

All 3 horses were treated by endoscope-guided transnasal incision of the cicatrix and were able to resume their previous activities.

So, though I know 'nothing' of Cicatrix, at least perhaps it can be treated permanently?

I wonder 'what' in the environment, would cause this condition? I am so sorry for Zach, and for you...but at least it sounds as though it can be treated/corrected...I'll sure keep holding good/positive thoughts for your Zach!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Good Morning All

Alex, I looked at the video yesterday and asked the question about the gelding and then realized you already wrote that he went home with Ellie. That is absolutely amazing.

Don't think I've mentioned here on this page that in recent weeks, the number of horses coming to the "big" auction has diminished significantly. Progress seems to move along slowly, but it happens.

Have a great day, everyone

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Kate..Sorry, I should have gone on to post that the procedure was done at TX A&M College of Veterinary Medicine - University, is that anywhere near you? Maybe they could answer questions for you.

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We have a mama and baby that needs help...
AC4H...needs help
equine angels...
warm blankets..
hay, grains, meds...volunteers...or send a Christmas card..

Please read the db...and if you can...please help.

Thank you...

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We also have cats and dogs..that need help.

To All FOB's:

I am pleased to announce the donation amount that I will be sending to the Laminitis Research Fund at New Bolton Center from the sale of the 2008 Celebration of Barbaro's Life DVD's: $1,600. Thank you to all who made this fundraiser a great success again!

As an added bonus, I also sold several more of the 2007 Because of Barbaro DVD at this year's gathering, which will be an additional $165.00 going to the fund for a grand total of $1,765.00.

If anyone is still interested in purchasing either the 2007 or the 2008 DVD, I still have copies available. They would make a great gift for someone special!!

Just email me at: asa26amy@comcast.net to place your order.
(2008 DVD is $22.00 and 2007 DVD is $20.00 (includes shipping)

Thanks again and happy holidays to all!

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Amy great news, thank you, both are wonderful!

I PERSONALLY, I REALLY NEED JOE TODAY;;;;;
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Wednesday, December 10th... All the time I mess up on our computer. I lost information for Karen and her e-mail address is Epona. I lost information for Kendra and her e-mail address is Dilly Dally. Karen and Kendra are receiving prizes from Tbfriends. I need you both to send us your mailing address again.

From our name contest we are mailing packages to at least 20 readers of Tbfriends. I have 4,000 names for horses in my computer. Lets hope I stay away from the delete key.

Some of you I have not yet asked for a mailing address, but I will soon.

Congratulations to Michelle in Concord, the new owner of a gelding we call Billy Ball. He came to us with fractures in his ankle, but now Billy Ball dances like Justin, and there is someone who recently made me watch a video of Justin. The popcorn had delicious butter. A big Thank You to Sheldon for providing transportation.

If you know Cathy and I well, then you also know Jenny. She has been visiting and helping on our ranch for 8 years. Jenny was 10, and suddenly she is 18. Time flies when you live with flies.

Since 1997 there have been over 2,000 horses come to us from race tracks. The majority have been injured. We get these horses healthy, and then do our best to place them in good homes. At this moment there are more than 70 former race horses on our ranch who are now in good shape. For some horses it has taken years to recover from injuries.

Pictures below show Jenny with injured race track horses.

Adoptions for 2008, which include horses from ranch foreclosures and feed lots, total 579. We are 21 adoptions away from the much sought after 600. 21 days remain in 2008. The tension mounts. Can we reach 600? A bottle of champagne on ice. The cheap stuff from Longs Drug Store. A $1.00 off coupon on Fritos if you buy three bottles.

Adoptions could be at 584, but we have taken back 5 horses who were not working out.

A special hello to Margaret, and thank you for the carrots. A special hello to Tiffany, and thank you for the Visa gift card. A special hello to Brenda, your video is great, and Hasti Serve looks so happy.

And now it is time to finish feeding 923 horses. So cold outside we just saw a polar bear. Okay maybe not a polar bear, but you can smell skunk in our yard. There is nothing finer than skunk smell to begin a new day with. Takes away from the Pillsbury cinnamon rolls with melted butter and thick frosting which easily clogs an artery. Hot coffee with praline cream is from Peets. Paul Simon on the oldies station. A gelding is coming to us from Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. Right about now he should be passing through Livermore. Wave hi to our friends Jerry & Stacey. And their two thoroughbreds who never raced, because racing would interfere with their naps...

Joe

AH, %$&#:
THEY WANT THEIR MAYPO.... but you knew that anyway.
Yole. I think i have a brain tumor. Really.

Norcal Fans of Barbaro Ebay Auction

New Co-sponsor to HR6598

Jane Harmon (CA)

Co-sponsors now at 124!

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Yipee!!!! another co-sponsor...sounds like Santa is coming!!!!

Kate in canyonlake, I am sure your vet has spoken to Texas A&M about Zach. I dont really know where canyonlake is but I assume it is in east texas close to A&M. A&M is the only vet school in Texas and for years Texas Tech has tried for a vet school as we are 600 miles away from A&M. However, A&M is so powerful with austin politics we are blocked. My vet has to send samples that she cant do in her lab to A&M. I know she talks to them a lot. I would assume your vet with Zach has talked to A&M. Prayers and good thoughts for Zack.

One of those days. Dropped one of Chiefs pill bottles in te sink this morning so have been picking them off the kitchen floor and out of the kitchen sink. Chief doesnt mind germs. I dont think he is feeling very good today. Kind of listless but he gobbled his breakfast down this morning and has eaten serveral nilla wafers. So as jonna says, he has passed his cookie test.I bet Texas A&M doesnt know about the cookie test.

We're having a heatwave in Virginia today. It's in the 50's, rainy, but I'll take it.

Plus someone sent in the bail and QT for one of the four horses that SOS is currently trying to rescue. Three to go!

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=31358.1

Debbie

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Love to the Rescue....
a baby cocker spaniel was found in the trash...just thrown away, like a piece of garbage...luckily...someone else was taking out their garbage and found the baby...

Long story short...the baby cocker spaniel is fine and in a loving home...

So....one man's trash....is to someone else...gold.

these unwanted horses/animals, etc...they are certainly GOLD TO US THE FOBS.....

please help our rescues...read the db...horses, cats, dogs, etc....

thank you.

IF A FAT GUY GRABS YOU AND PUTS YOU IN A BAG, DON'T WORRY, I TOLD SANTA
I WANTED TO Meet ALL MY FOBs FRIENDs FOR CHRISTMAS!



MERRY CHRISTMAS
and
HAPPY NEW YEAR

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Well...Santa put me in that bag...I want to meet everyone too...lol

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Joan

ROFLOL
If a fat guy grabs us and stuck us in a bag,, we would probably have a heart attack.
Hope he has his red suit on.!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

LOL.
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Tamme need a very large forceFlex stretchable strength

Prayers and condolences to the families that lost eight horses in a barn fire in Maine. One of my best friends (a florist) delivered flowers to a young girl there who had lost her horse. He said her father was still crying...

http://www.wgme.com/News/story_detail/story_detail_12.shtml?readmore

sorry still can't blue ink...

Tamme

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Yes..prayers for the families and horses...(God be with them)...what a frightful thing to be in a fire.

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Please read the db..alot going on...

we have horses that need rescued.
two 20 year olds...that needs a loving home.
a blind mare...needing a loving home.

we have rescues that need hay, meds, blankets, volunteering...anything and everything.

Christmas cards sent...

So...what I am praying for and asking for is many miracles....

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I still love the idea of Santa bagging us all up...and meeting in a nice, warm place...lol

Goodnight.

families that lost eight horses in a barn fire in Maine

Hope the link works

URGENT

Anyone near Youngstown, Ohio who can foster Lucky the dog for a week or so pls. go to:

"pls save poor Lucky-URGENT- Heartstick"

Please - they are very close to saving him.

##Amy,

How wonderful. Thank yu for all the time you donated to this project.

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pLEASE READ THE DB...ABOUT LUCKY...

we have almost got him on his way ...away from the heartstick and to a loving home....need a little help....
Foster Home...Needed...Youngstown,Ohio....

Hiya, FsOB. It's that time of year when I feel as though there aren't enough hours in any day of the week. Too much to do at work and too much to do at home.... Now I have to head upstairs to address some cards tonight

Wendy, thanks for the bluelink to the blog about Nicanor. I'll always love Nicanor and Lentenor, whether either of them ever win a race! Wishing everyone "ACN". Peace, RMH

### To Kate in Canyon Lake: I hope that Zach is feeling more comfortable following the scoping procedure. Perhaps Barb M. in FLA might be familiar with this equine condition?
To Sandra, do you think the stormy and cold weather in TX led to Chief's being a little less active today? I know that sweet boy hates storms.
To Jane: Please know that I'm keeping you and your dogs in my thoughts. I hope that you were able to get some rest last night. ####

can you guess GTH

Amy,

One of the joys of the last two Barbaro celebrations was getting to know you and Andy. You have set a wonderful example of what the "Barbaro spirit" can be. Thanks for sharing the news of the generous amount that will be going to the UPenn Laminitis Fund because of the DVD's you (and he) produced, and so many people purchased.

Both years you created something professional AND personal, and the end products are a lasting legacy in themselves. What a meaningful gift you have given in so many ways! Thank you for all you have contributed to this community.

And...may this coming year be the one for a breakthrough in laminitis research, and for passing the anti-slaughter legislation.

Hiya, FsOB, on a rainy, dark morn here on the banks of the Thames. Wendy, it must be exasperating for you to have to play "Sir Spamalot" so frequently - there are several dragons between my post from last PM and this AM.

Wishing all of you a wonderful Thursday! Safe driving to Alex. Peace, RMH

Hay!!

This will probably be my last post from the sunshine state. Heading to PA this afternoon. I wonder if this will affect my thursday perception. Hard to believe it's 18 weeks today.

Have a great day everyone!!

Janice
A forever devoted to Kaiser FOB

Good morning, fellow Fans!

Like Janice, this may be my last post for a bit - we're forecast for an inch of ice after several inches of snow and sleet. All too reminiscent of 1998. We'll see what develops. Like many Mainers, I believe we're much better prepared this time around.

Prayers to all in need.

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

((((((((((((((((((((JOAN)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

You just never stop. You are so loved. J

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This is unbelievable!!!!! we have snow...right here in Baytown, Texas???????? and a few inches at that....everyone around here is going bananas..playing out in the snow???? lol

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Have a horse in VA...needs $350...no shelter or food...needs help...please read db...

and SOS...rescue going on....last shipment of horses this year....THANK GOD!!!

Equine Angels...transport money...

AC4H...has a rescue going on.

BLANKETS...HAY,....GRAINS....VOLUNTEERING...
PLEASE HELP...IF ALL POSSIBLE...

BECAUSE THE FOBS....GETS IT!!!!

AND WE ARE A FAMILY OF LOVE AND HOPE.

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Good to see ya Jonna...the same to you...sis

((((((((Jonna))))))(FOBS))))))) ((((Alex)))))

Morning, ABR Famblee:)

Janice...((((((((janice)))))))))) I am just at 8 weeks...I read your posts each day and they help me, Janice....because I think of you and Den putting one foot in front of the other...enjoy your time in PA...you'll no doubt be very happy to return to the 'sunshine state':)

I didn't see anything from Kate re: Zach last night, huh? Hope all is o.k. there!

These no/cal foothills might be in for some *SNOW* too, Famblee:-O We've had very little rain thusfar this season...the lakes are all down so far, that the foundations of buildings from long ago are showing up! Last night from Sacramento news channel, weatherman suggests the High Pressure over CA is going to be moving...opening the storm door, so to speak! However, the cold air from ALASKA will be moving in sometime over the weekend and beyond...allowing for that MUCH NEEDED SNOW IN THE SIERRAS...but also here in the foothills...aaaarrrrggghhhhh!! We need the RAIN here, not the snow! I'm hoping the snow will stay 'north'....I can hope! :)

I hope yole will be having a good day today!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

keb273

Hi I have been following the thread on Draft Mama/baby. I don't know how to add a note there so I am using this comment area.

If I understand correctly Jen's friend and EPONA are both willing to home these two. Why isn't bail and shipping being solicited now? Wouldn't it be better to get the money ASAP so the horses could leave as soon as they are out of QT rather than wait for the last minuteto try to get funds.

I don't really understand these things but I am just wondering.

GO Pepper's Pride--the whole southwest is so proud of you!! Win and come home safely!!

Joe at TB Friends

Funny body clip on the uper left pic, Why?

YEAH i've seen all kinds of wonky body clips...
JOE FOR THURSDAY: GOD BLESS JOE AND CATHY AND KEEP THEM SAFE.
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Thursday, December 11th... Not to be a downer, but it is only Thursday and already this week three large stock trailers filled with horses have left Northern California for slaughter in Canada.

A thoroughbred farm out of business made good on their promise. Tbfriends was able to place 34 of their horses into new homes. But the remaining 21 horses were sold to horse killer Wade Giles, and then shipped off to slaughter.

It is a jungle out there...

The phone calls come constantly. Around the clock. Please take my horse, or my horse is gonna die. Sad stories of no money. No hay. Unemployment in California sky high. Old feeble horses. Young and untrained. Lesson trainers calling it quits because of rising insurance costs and client reduction.

A gray thoroughbred mare, her sire is Cees Tizzy, and only three years ago she sold for $6,000.00. The gray mare does it all, including lying down on cue. Her trainer asks can I find the gray mare a good home? Well okay then. The mare goes to a girl in Vacaville, but then come money problems with her family. The mare is moved to another girl in Davis. So far so good. Three different owners in less than 5 months.

An old granny thoroughbred mare, at least 25. Spoiled and pampered her entire life. Hard rock on her barn radio. Suddenly dad is out of money. Mother and daughter in my driveway, both crying, both pleading with me to find the old granny mare a good home. We were way beyond lucky. A family in Dixon said okay, and for the first time in 20 years the old mare is loaded into a trailer. It took a week, but she is finally settling in to her new home.

Pregnant mares. Starving geldings. Sore horses. Ranch foreclosure horses. Thoroughbred breeding farm horses. Back yard pets. Tis the season. Ask and you shall receive. My cell is 530-383-2120.

They say rain for this weekend. Two weeks from today is Christmas...

Joe

In our fields we have over six million dollars in earnings. Hard knocking race horses who have healed from their injuries. Always arguing over who was fastest.

The man pictured below is Dave The Vanner Guy. Dave hauled our horses for 7 years, until he retired.

Top Left: Califo

Top Right: Fade To Blue. He won a Cal Cup race.

Bottom Left: Old Mizzou

Bottom Right: Gone Cattin. A special hello to Cora. She loves Gone Cattin like crazy. Cora writes letters to Gone Cattin, and sends him special treats.

Good Morning Frens.

Yes we are all proud of Peppers Pride. Be safe, girl. We admire you very much.

Speaking of Pepper things, we also love our green chiles,(peppers), here in NM. The best come out of Hatch, NM. Try a small can added to your soup. It is good for what ails you. But get the mild flavor, otherwise your tongue will need medical attention. Reportedly, chiles helps prevent the flu.

### Lucky is sluggish this AM. Probably because of the past 3 days of terribly frigid weather. Even the pink blob is not working. The sun is streaming in the windows and hopefully, it will warm us all up a bit.

Praying for all in need here today.

JOAN JOAN JOAN JOAN!
yOU AND THE MAILMAN HAVE AN OBVIOUS CONSPIRACY GOIN' ON. THANK YOU SO MUCH. LUB LUB YOU.

Margie in NM, yes Peppers Pride is great. I wish we could go to Sunland Park and see her race. 19th race. I am getting a little nervous as I am afraid she will get hurt. Hope Lucky feels better today. Chief ha days where he is listless and seems uncomfortable and the next morning he seems to feel okay. As I said it is an emotional roller coaster. I have brushed several pounds of hair out of him this morning and he hates being brushed.

I believe the body clip pictured is called a trace clip--actually a "high" trace clip--and removes hair from the chest, belly, and sides so the horse will cool off quickly after racing or exercising--not as much "sweaty hair" to dry. Leaving the hair on the top helps them stay warm (usually there is less sweating on top).

The "swoops and points" are "decoration"--and there are lots of variations to the patterns ;o) I've tried to clip my horses that way but they are never "even" and I end up taking a little bit too much on each side and then clipping the whole horse.

Some body clips leave hair where the saddle goes. I can't do that kind of clip either--same problem ;o)

Margieeeeeeeeee and Sandra:)

Reading of *LUCKY* and *CHIEFSTER* always makes me be a HAPPEEEEEELADEEEEEEE:) I don't blame Lucky for being a little sluggish...it's kinda cold here too, and so am I!

Sandra:) You are a GOOD MOMMY to *CHIEF*...getting rid of all those loose hairs...on Murphy, I called them 'twicks'...:) Murph didn't so much appreciate me removing them...he'd IMMEDIATELY wanna smell his hairs....kinda like "OMG! YOU HAVE TAKEN MAI HAIR OFF, MAMA....LEMME SEEEE:/" LOL! I always told him they were unnecessary, but I don't think he every really believed that!

Keep giving both those boys some Aunty Lynne lovings for me, willya?:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Kay thanks for the information, did not know all that!

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Eileen
here's the response from Kristi:

"Neither home is definate for this pair. Epona's offer is very generous, but they are located in Nebraska. Shipping will be quite expensive and we need to get shipping quotes first to determine what is needed. An added problem with shipping quotes is that since mom doesn't lead/tie etc we have to find a shipper that can put her in a box stall or stock trailer. That is a bit prohibitive, but we are still trying to follow up on it.

We have been in contact with Jen's interested party. She is in PA which would definately be much better than trying to get them bailed and then raise shipping to Nebraska. However, she needs to clear it with her husband first....so we are waiting to hear back from her.

We are still follow up on all options to help this pair. Thank you for your concern and please feel free to ask if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Kristi-volunteer
www.ac4h.com"

Good News From Equineangel Rescue:

"HOORAY!!! THEY ARE SAFE!!!

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!

HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF YOU!!!"

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Dearest Fran...bless you...you are posting happy, happy posts...they are all saved.

Now...can we help SOS, AC4H, the blind mare, the two seniors geldings needing together home together,

blankets, meds, hay, whatever you can..

Christmas Cards, and good cheer....

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Aussie Puppies...and mom...NEEDS A HOME...Please read the db...

It's a romantic full moon, when Pedro said, "Hey, mamacita, let's do Weeweechu."

Oh no, not now, let's look at the moon!" said Rosita.

Oh, c'mon baby, let's you and I do Weeweechu. I love you and it's the perfect time," Pedro begged.

But I wanna just hold your hand and watch the moon." replied Rosita.

Please, corazoncito, just once, do Weeweechu with me."

Rosita looked at Pedro and said, "OK, one time, we'll do Weeweechu."

Pedro grabbed his guitar and they both sang.....

"Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year."

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Alex will be going to work Oaklawn Park Ark. for Steve Asmussen. He posted it on DB this morning.

Alex heading to OAKLAND--like OAKLAND, CA? I went back to look and count not find...would that be GREAT: he could meet some of the amazing rescue peeps on the West Wing. Couldn't find it on the DB.

Inspiring video from HSUS

(Something in there for you greyhound people, jonna!)

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Jonna...it's an hour from Little Rock (where I am) Arkansas in Hot Springs. Actually a very funky little artist/spa town. It used to be 'the vacation' spot for gangsters back in the day...lol.

http://oaklawn.com/

Tamme

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WV....it is a kill shelter...bursting out the seams with dogs, pups, cats, and kittens...
beautiful beagle, etc.

and the aussie pups...

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SOS...needs help....
and other rescues...Christmas cards, donations, volunteers, etc...

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Thor needs a nice warm blanket...what a sweet face...

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This blesses my heart to see so many of you FOBS...helping all of them....I knew Barbaro never went wrong having each of you...nothing but a family of love and compassion...God Bless and He will.

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Man is this ironic????

open Chinese cookie fortune...

Keep your goals away from the trolls...lol

Here is Alex post on the DB

Hay, FOB's!!!

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Today is a day of prayers...

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On TWR, Penny has posted that Powdered Donut is at New Bolton being treated for pneumonia - she appears to be improving (appetite-wise), but I've got Reiki/Energy on the way to her. I had seen her last Sunday and I could smell the infection..but she was so happy to get carrots and just be loved.

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Also need prayers for a young woman named Kelly Yeager and her family. I work with her mother, Lisa.

Kelly is 16 and got MRI results back today. She has tumors under both kneecaps.

She is scared. I held her as she cried.

Only worked one session at Quest tonight. I'm just too exhausted. Nemo is trying to communicate with me - have the feel I know what he is saying, but will take this weekend to rest and listen. It may be time for me to let go of the work situation...but will make that decision from a more centered place than where I am right now. But this could be a total leap of faith.

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Congratulations to Peppers Pride...

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Thank God for Joe...and for the FOB's...and Alex, Tim and Penny, NBC, Barbaro and where he continues to take us, all who rescue, all who give a damn. I love all of you.

All Love
Padme A'Tea (Lyn Gilbert)

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Wow, Lyn (Padme.) At just 16, that is tough. Prayers on the way.

Oh my gosh, by golly - snow in New Orleans. I hope they saved the coffee and beignets at Cafe du Monde!!!! I do worry so about those precious cakes and delicious coffee.

Alex, continue to have a safe journey.

Asking for prayers for a dog I rescued a month ago, he went to heaven today. His name is Petey, he was an English Bulldog/Mastiff mix and I got a call he was tied to a tree by owners that abandoned him. He suffered from severe malnutrition, was deaf and at 10 months already had hip dysplasia. With love and good nutrition, his hips corrected themselves and he was adopted into a wonderful family who wanted a special needs dog. They have other dogs and unknown to them Petey ate a rope toy and after 2 surgeries,my vets could not save him. Such a short life for a big, lovable dog. Tears are flowing and this hard-luck pup will be missed.

Oh, Petey:( How TRAGIC a story is that, Famblee!!

I am so sorry! Makes me just 'sick' feeling for the family who adopted him and for the dog, too!

Makes a person wonder 'why', doesn't it!

(((((((((barb))))))))))))

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Hiya, FsOB! Wendy, it is Sir Spamalot time at 1:57 AM on 12/12. The trolls are coming out at nighttime, apparently.

How amazing - snow in New Orleans! I visited there in December over the course of a nine-year period and never saw snow. One time it was below freezing, though, and everyone seemed to be in shock. How I love "NOLA"! What a thoroughly decent thing Fair Grounds did in closing today due to safety concerns. If only all tracks were so thoughtful.

Wishing each of you "ACN". Peace, RMH

#### To Janice: We'll look forward to your safe return from PA.
To Marg: It is pouring here in coastal CT. If it freezing up over night we'll be in big trouble in the AM. Please stay safe Downeast, Marg!
To Alex: May your journey to Oaklawn Park be a safe one!
To Padme: I am hoping that young Kelly Y's tumours are benign ones. Please keep us posted, OK?
To Barb M.: How ghastly that anyone would leave a dog chained to a tree! Poor Petey. At least he knew love and sustenance in the last few months of his life. ####

Robyn: I grew up in beautiful New Orleans and lived there for years (and still have family there.) Over all the years, I can count the times it has snowed and collected on one hand. One of my best memories as a kid is playing in Audubon Park with my my brothers in the snow. It was magical.

Lisa in Colorado (but from snowy New Orleans :-))

Oh Barb, I am so sorry about Petey. Rest in peace, little boy.

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 our Angel Dee says "It is AFFIRMED!"

Leading up the night shift here - just had to make a quick check-in here to this sacred place and, as always, holding hands, paws, hooves with the entire Barbaro Nation!

Rest in Peace, dear sweet PETEY, and God Bless you, BARB M, for helping him find love and caring. Too very tragic . . . .

Prayers on the way for all in need, and peace. Always, peace.

with love,
Lou Ann

Hiya, FsOB! Well, it is a "batten down the hatches" morning as nor'eastern rainstorm is still in force on the banks of the Thames. I don't want to even think how much snow our rainfall would've translated to over the past day.

To Wendy: "They're back" as Carol Anne said in the move Poltergeist. Please see the entries at &:50 AM, 8:08 AM,11 AM, & 11:07 AM.

Wishing Alex "smooth sailing" if he is on the road heading to Oaklawn today. TGIF and a safe day to all FsOB.

#### To Lisa Leach, how magical it must have been to grow up in New Orleans. I adore that city and may she live forever. Laissez le bon temps roulez, Lisa! ####

Good morning, fellow Fans.

From the ice-bound Downeast, where we're getting rain now, which is freezing on every surface. Beautiful but so destructive! Traffic is moving on the main roads and the plows are out working away but it's not pretty out there. I get to stay put at home until noon, which is good because I would not want to be out there. And I'm lucky in that we still have power and cable and all the other conveniences of modern life.

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

Here's a little image for yole this Friday morning.
I had not run the ahem years old van for at least 5 days during because I was feeling so crummy with the B.

So today, while awaiting the Soaking of the Kibble in the Creme of Chicken Soup mix-in, I put on my red blob and my Sorels--no one below PA will know what Sorels are--saying prayers the whole way to the van that it would start, and broomed off the snow so I could get the door open.

Yes, God is good, and the ven sarted right on the first try, and it is now in the driveway, charging the battery so I can stagger around Liverpool and get a few things done, like buy more many needed dog blankets at the thrift shop.

Well, as I was coming around the front of the van it's a little squeeze between the van and the giant sugar maple, and yes, I fell on my keister.

There I was, spread out like a deranged snow angel wearing A Big Red Blob, Sorels and my reading glasses, in the newly fallen 18 inches of snow.

I am hoping my dear neighbors across the street, who have a great sense of humor, saw the whole thing and are still trying to pick themselves up off their living room floor...

Merry Friday to all....

(((((((((((Barb and Petey))))))

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Jonna...are you okay....(and I am snickering)....can't help it....

you need to write a book....you have a lot you could put in it....

Just love you gal! and all of YOU FOBS! NOTHING BUT LOVE AND THE BEST.

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Barb
Dogs don't think forward or backward. All they do is BE IN THE MOMENT. So, the moment he got you, was the first day of his young messed-up life.

Try to think of the good you did each other. Petey will be busy in Heaven, I am sure some smart old Greyhound brood bitch will claim him and raise him up just fine.
xxoo:j
COURAGE

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Joan
Except for a pair of wet Sorel felt linings, which will dry just fine, I am jest fine. I live in a tiny 150-ish year old house with radiators, so lots of times they are festooned with things of an unusual nature. The felt lining--for instance--will have to go on the bathroom radiator--for no dog lips will get even close to them.

Re the radiators, an old friend of mine, many years ago, said that his mother used to put pans of celery leaves on the radiators. It truly smells indescribably wonderful. I'm sure lots of things of that nature were laid atop radiators to
enhance the smells of houses.

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One more thing.
This year, I am sending donations--not as big as I would like--to charities of interest to my family--as Christmas gifts.

I don't remember if someone had suggested this already. But--fer instance, my mother supports a Nature Conservancy close to here where she enjoyed many years as an employee. So Beaver Lake will get a few extra bucks in her name from me.

Remember: it all counts, so don't get hinky about the amount.

Love yole, ma brothers and sisters.....

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Jonna...let me say I am sure those radiators keep you warm....
of course we use propane bottles...because I live in a rv....but I have been to people's homes...and central heat and air is nothing like standing in front of something for warmth...

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And yes....any amount of donations to your rescue, or volunteering or goodies, just whatever comes from the heart....goes to the heart.

ALOT GOING ON AT THE DB...PLEASE READ....

Horses to be saved, rescued,
Blankets for warmth, hay, meds, Christmas cards...

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Aussie Puppies, needing homes, cats, dogs, whatever there is...in some small way....please help...

Have a bless day.

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Good Morning Barbaro

Good Morning Alex.
Good Morning Tim and Fair Hill.....and Good Morning Famblee.

Joe at TB Friends

LoL Jonna!
Morning Joan,
Marg conveniences of modern life, is a good think.
It's cool down south too!

DEBBIE! JOE AT TBFRIENDS FOR PEOPLES WHO MAKE SNOW ANGELS WEARING THEIR BIG RED BLOB BATHROBES....
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Friday, December 12th... Because of a schedule which is bonkers, there will be no morning journal on December 23, 24, or 25. Also December 28th. And January 1st. Sorry. I will try to squeeze in a paragraph or two, and hopefully show you some new pictures. 17 hour days. Hardly time for late night with Letterman. And who is that new cat on our couch? She snuck in when no one was looking.

Congratulations to Kelly in Vacaville, the new owner of Sissy Britches, a recently arrived filly from a race track. Cute and quiet, Sissy Britches leaves us later today.

Congratulations to Brynn in Davis, the new owner of Kamea, a recently arrived mare from a ranch foreclosure. Kamea is beautiful. 8 years old, and she moves better than Cloris on that dancing show. Kamea also leaves us later today.

Two leave and two come. From a feed lot in Wilton we greet a gelding and filly, both thoroughbreds, both in excellent condition. 30 cents a pound.

Two pregnant thoroughbred mares come to us tomorrow. A pregnant mare comes to us on Monday. Another pregnant mare will arrive Tuesday. The Tuesday mare is skinny, but confirmed pregnant. She was found in a field with three colts, and all 4 are starving. All 4 are now recovering.

Horses up and down our driveway. A blast in the boonies. Neighbors quickly put out their For Sale signs.

A special Thank You to young Monica. In our driveway Monica hands me a hundred dollar bill. Monica says use this money to buy grain for hungry horses. And then she hugs Buttons.

Buttons came to us from a race track, and her racing name is Elusive Catch. Every so often comes a horse who takes your breath away. Not only from looks, but personality as well. Buttons follows me around like a puppy. Already two young girls (including Monica) have begged for Buttons, but steady income for a 12 year old is hard to find. Buttons actually leans forward when her blanket is put on. Helping out the process. She would come in our house if allowed. Tell the strange cat to slide over.

It is Friday, with cold rain on the way. Hot coffee is from Peets. Left over triple cheese enchilladas for breakfast. Marvin Gaye on the oldies station.

Joe

We have horses in our fields who have earned a combined six million dollars when racing.

Top Left: This is Logician, and he came to us with a broken leg. We call him Logan, and he is now healed.

Top Right. Say hello to Im A Jewel. We call him Jewel, and he won the California Derby. Jewel retired to our ranch in 2002.

Bottom Left. So tiny, yet a big race horse. His name is Deploy Venture, and we call him Johnny Depp.

Bottom Right: She earned over half a million dollars, and ran in a Breeders Cup race. One morning during a workout she broke her cannon bone. We were able to bring her to our ranch, and 5 years later she romps in our fields with two husbands, Imagine and Noah. Those three are always together. We call her Lindy.

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PLEASE LIGHT UP CANDLES ON THE CANDLE SITE FOR BARBARO AND ALL OF HIS HEAVENLY FRIENDS....

###I too donate to charities of all sorts on behalf of my friends and family for the holidays. I give to the food bank, soup kitchen, and homeless shelter for Thanksgiving and Christmas, to Toys for Tots (which is struggling here, sadly), and to area cat, dog and horse shelters/rescues for friends who have preferences for these critters.

I haven't won the Lottery yet--despite heroic efforts on my part--but I keep putting in the word (my lips to God's ears and all that) so some one of us will "hit the Big One" and spread the wealth around. Sixty or so of us minions at the local paper have plunked down our dollar-per-person for tickets to the Mega Millions, which is $200M or so, tonight's draw. Even sharing it a zillion ways, my share would "go a fer [fur] piece" to change the lives of deserving two- and four-leggeds.

Joe, for example, keeps talking about that 60 acres behind him. I bet the landowner would happily negotiate if there were a promise of "cash paid." Whaddya think? ;oD

###Clouding up here--I turned the heat on yesterday (that first burn is always so smelly) but of course today it's toasty and quite nice in the house without the furnace, even with the wind picking up a bit. Storm system to bring precipitation with snow to 2,000 feet (my house is 3,500 feet). And of course this next week I've got a couple of trips planned with horses in the trailer (and dog in his crate) heading down the mountain pass to southern California. Fingers crossed the weather does not include ICE.

###TGIF and bundle up. Drive/ride safely.

###Thank you, Alex, and safe travels for you. Give Mrs. Jackson Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes from us.

I wanted to say how much I appreciate Equine Heaven featured "Today's Heaven's Gate Farm Resident" section.

For all of us who have had to return our fur babies to Heaven this section is so special. Each day EH features a picture, a short story from the parents and then a lovely comment telling what and how our fur baby is doing in their new home.

My husband hadn't smiled in over a week until he read about his Baire on EH - he smiled that morning and then cried some too. It is bitter sweet and yes - it helps us get thru the grieving process.

Thank You Equine Heaven!

Good morning everyone!

Three of the SOS horses still need help. Currently, $1835 to get them safe and cover their care for a month.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=31358.1

Debbie

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Please help SOS...THIS IS THE LAST TRUCK FOR THIS YEAR.....

Please help these beautiful babies...have a loving home for Christmas....

please...

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ALSO....EPONA HORSE RESCUE....read the db...

has 8 horses....we just have to save...they are on the Mexico border!

Jonna, Fran...everyone let us save them...and the others....we know how barbaric death Mexico is..

do not have long....and we have a couple pregnant...

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Mama and her baby draft...needs a home.

so much needed...if only we could win a million or two...playing the lottery...

Kay...I am trying too....pray someone in this family hits it big.

Update from Penny at TWR from yesterday.

What a rainy Thursday. The last time I spoke with Tim he was madly trying to get horses breezed because of the impending rain. The steady rain can only mean that he has been wet all morning. Days like today make it easier to sit in an office . Powdered Donut has taken a turn for the worse and is at New Bolten with Pneumonia. Keep your finger's crossed for her. Who's Happy has come out of her race just fine and I believe there is a race at the end of December for her. There are several new babies in the barn that Tim and Robbie are working with. This time of year the turf horses go home and babies come in. Bubble Gum and Triumphant continue to do well and make their way towards the races. Luke is still at Fair Hill and will probably have a busy schedule with Who's Happy for the next couple of weeks. He seems to be enjoying his time there and doesn't seem to be missing the farm at all. Anyway, after freezing our rears off ( I only wish that was actually posible) at the December Mixed Sale at Timonium, the weather has at least given us a break in temperatures. Sunday was such a cold and windy day that the horses were difficult and hands were freezing. I'm not sure how all of the Consignors, Owners, Buyers, and Help made it through the bitter cold. Sales results were just a little bit down from last year . We had expected it to be. Anyway, nothing else currently to report. Hope all of you are well.

Prayers for Powdered Donut!

Sending All, All All My Love.........Prayers.....
.......Angelic Rainbows..........To Angel Barbaro
..........Our Angel Horses..........Barbaro's
Famblee Of So, So So Beautiful Angels........
Glowing Heart........Angel Alex........Glowing
Angel..........Angel Wendy..........Your Angelic
Hearts Of Love.........I Love You So A Lot So....
.......You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So......

With All Of You Angels.......
Preparing For Christmas........

The Angels Of Love

Angel Lou Ann, Angel Robyn, Angel Harriette And
Angel Equine Heaven.........Your Angelic Hearts
Of Love..........

The Rainbow Of Love

Angel Petey Is With Angel Barbaro On The Rainbow
Of Love.........Glowing Angels........

A So, So So Beautiful And Safe Journey

Angel Alex.......Glowing........

The Wings Of Prayer

Angel Maribel, Angel Hans, Angel Mary S. And
Angel Sherman, Angel Tammie And Chessie, Angel
Padme A'Tea And Angel Ravi, Angel Joan Roya And
Angel Kola, Angel Richard, Angel Lynne And Angel
Murphy, Angel Lisa Leach And Angel Phoenix, Angel
Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy, Angel Margie MN And Lucky, Angel Harriette And Jackson
Browne And Angel Mike And Angel Boone, Angel Robyn, Angel Renee, Angel Janice And Angel Denny,
Angel Laurie H. And Angel Bart, Angel C.J., Angel
Adam La Costa And Angel Lisa, Angel Dawn, Angel
Lorraine And Angel Coby, Angel Kate And Zack,
Angel Jonna And Heart And Jessie And Angel Jack
And Angel Chip, Angel Barb AZ, Chunky And Punky
And 153 And Petunia, Angel Lucky, Angel Barb And
Starine And Angel Nala, Angel Lucky, Angel Baird,
Angel Momo, Angel Anne And Angel Terry, Angel
Stephanie, Angel Rob, Angel Tony, Angel Cheryl
Jones, Angel Otherlyn, Angel Skyler, Angel Magic
Flute, Angel Wanderin Boy, Big Brown, Angel Joe
And Angel Cathy, Angel Tim And Angel Penny, Our
Angel Horses, Our Angel Connections, Dr. Dean
Richardson "The Wizard Of Oz" & Staff, Barbaro's
Angels.........God's Love For You........From
God's Glowing Heart........To Your Angelic Hearts Of Love........Your Angels Are With You..
........Christmas Angels...........

God's Love For You In Rainbows

God's So, So So Special Blessings For You Angels
Divine Wonder.........

Seek And Ye Shall Find Many Beautiful Rainbows..
..........Divinely Inspired.........

Appearing........

Our Angel Horses.........God's Treasures Of Love
..........

Divine Hope.........

Beautiful Visioning........
Beautiful Creating.........

The Power Of Belief.........
Glowing.........

The Spirit Of Love.........
Angel Barbaro........
With You..........

In Halos.........

Affirmed

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Lord....please touch your loving hands and heal Powdered Donut.

From The Chairman

He Says That He Loves All His Angel Horses And
Angels Very Much.

For All Of Your Care, Dedication And Love.

Trolls: It's My Way

In Halos.........

Affirmed

Alex How was Jeannine, and the Jackson?

MAHR had a call from a man yesterday. He was desperate. His son had until sat. to get his horses where they were boarded or the owner was going to shoot them. Through very diligent networking in the IL area, we have been able to secure separate but safe new homes for them. SEE there are still good people out there. I have a feeling he wasnt paying his board but thats no reason for the horses to suffer. jen

Hello Gang.

Keeping Powdered Donut in my prayers.

#### Jonna - I need to send you something. Very funny stuff.

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Jen...that is fantastic news...

Now FOBS....since Jen shared wonderful news with us....

CAN WE SAVE A BUNCH MORE HORSES LIKE THEY DID...???

Please read the db...alot is going on...and time is not on our side...or certainly not these beautiful horses...

Has anyone heard from Maribel?

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On db....Jasper Co...Georgia...dogs need to be rescued by TOMORROW!!!! please read...help if you can please.

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Epona Horse Rescue...needs help...we have pregnant mommies and others...that are on the verge going to Mexico....AND WE KNOW HOW BRUTAL THAT IS....

SOS....last shipment this year...beautiful horses...needs help...

Mama draft and baby...needs home..

AND ALOT MORE...PLEASE READ AND PICK ONE...AND LET US GET UR DONE...FOBS...BECAUSE WE GET IT!

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Blankets....meds....there are a bunch of horses...and they are out of hay...CAN ANYONE HELP THEM...please.

SO...WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES...AND I AM PRAYING FOR ALOT OF MIRACLES...

And hoping Kay...or someone wins the BIG ONE...LOTS OF MONEY.

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Alex...be careful on your traveling.

Prayers for Powdered Donut!

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Dec. 18th....last date for Christmas Baskets for Libby and the horse donors...at New Bolton...

Whew!

Santa...where are you?

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Pharoah and Emily...needs homes...sweet, babies...
Jasper Co, Georgia...(Pharoah's owners just dumped him) tomorrow deadline...anyone who can help them???

WOW.
What was I thinking.
Gobsmacked.
Thanks, guys.

Good evening, fellow Fans.

I seldom ask anything of you other than to read my early morning, pre-caffienated ramblings at times. Tonight I ask only for you prayers and positive energy for all my fellow Mainers and New Englanders who will spend the night in the cold and dark. While this does not top the ice storm of 1998 it is still a major event here and they say it will be many days before some have power again and the forecast is for teens tonight and single digits tomorrow night. Warm thoughts needed.

Thank you all.

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

BE SURE AND WATCH ELLEN ON MONDAY (DEC 15) - SHE'S GOING TO SHOW SOME OF THE RESCUED DOGS FROM THE MICHAEL VICK CASE. ELLEN IS PART OWNER IN A DOG COMPANY, SO I'M SURE SHE'LL GET INTO IT MORE THAN JUST SHOWING A FEW DOGS. THEY LOOKED SOMEWHAT OK FROM THE PREVIEWS.

LOVE,
CHERYL

Kate here - my vet called and said that he drained 10cc's of thick pus out of Zach's lymph node. He's sending it off to be cultured. Otherwise, he said that Zach was eating well and definitely feeling much better so he move him outside to the paddock. It will take several days for the results of the culture to come back. Please keep praying. Thanks and God bless.

Marg in Maine, yes prayers and thoughts for you and all the people affected by the ice and snow and power shortgages.

Kate, prayers and good thoughts for you and Zach. Let us know as soon as the reports come back.

Hi Sandra and ALL

I have been SICK with a terrible headcold for several days now but am just starting this afternoon to get a handle on it !!!!

Things are still pretty much the same here.Very unsettled and no news on a surgery date!!?? Lots of tests and specialists but no date for Hans surgery!!! We are currently investigating a spot on his right lung and several areas of his spine... the lower lumbar showing extreme degeneration as well as dics 2 and 6 looking suspicious???.
NO REPORTS back as yet from the gastroscopy of his throat....or the CT of the lung and back!!!

SO ...hopefully we will get answers sometime soon as the cancer is progressing while all these doctors hum and haw around !! WE NEED SOME CONCRETE ANSWERS....and SOON !!!!!!

I think I am sick from the STRESS of ALL THIS???
We are to be getting approx 5inches of snow tonight so driving tomorrow will be fun !! People here don't know how to drive in the SNOW !!!

I love you ALL...just trying to rest and get rid of some STRESS!!

Sandra give Chief some HUGS from his Auntie Mare and tell him how much we love him??

Wouldn't it be grand to spend Xmas with each and every FOB??? To sit down at one VERY LARGE dinner table and just hold hands!!! The positive energy would light up THE WORLD !!!!!

HUGS...I love you ALL !!

Hi Everyone,
Rough week with my uncle passing but I am here with you.
I always wanted to be grabbed by a fat man,put in a bag and land with all the other FOB's under our own tree.

Joan Roya,
Please email me your email address I am having trouble sending you mail.:( winddancer56@att.net

Jonna,
I remember the sexual revolution HEH, these poor deprived ones all thise years, Ice cubes should help.

To Everyone with sick furbabies, May they heal and get better.

Howdy Alex!

I love you Champ!

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Renee LOL with the fat man!
Waiting for Jerry to post GTH, I have my beverage cart ready.
Will blue link it and everyone can play, one night a week we just have fun.
Jonna be looking for it!
Everyone can play, Alex would be good at it, I bet!

Hello fellow FOBs. Another week comes to an end. Upheaval in Illinois, and exposure of political corruption, reminds me why I 'dropped out' decades ago - living in Illinois (as I did all my life until 94) and working in the 'legal system' in Chicago was enough to make me want to keep away from law and politics.

Once again I've been away a few days - more studio work on the recording project - hope all is well. Catching up with emails - here's today's Cherokee Devotional, and I later today will post the ones I've missed. (I especially appreciate Chief Joseph, whose wisdom closes this one.)

Dec. 12 Cherokee Devotional [sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk]

Winter sunsets cut through the dense woods and light them with a thousand blazing candles. The brilliance of the last rays reaches long fingers over the dark horizon to glaze rooftops with orange and to color chimney smoke.

Down along the timberline a couple of does paw the crusty snow and leaves in search of acorns. Excited coyote pups yip at the sight of their mother and a screech owl's voice quavers in the cold crisp air.

It is hard to be weary, hard to be angry, hard to be full of self when the land offers such peace. To see and hear natural things makes a huge adjustment seem as though it is so simple..and it is.

We were contented to let things remain as the Great Spirit made them.

Chief Joseph
Nez Perce

I had to shar this with all of you.

TO HAVE A HORSE IN YOUR LIFE

To have a horse in your life is a gift. In the matter of a few short years, a horse can teach a young girl courage, if she chooses to grab mane and hang on for dear life. Even the smallest of pon ies is mightier than the tallest of girls. To conquer the fear of falling off, having one's toes crushed, or being publicly humiliated at a horse show is an admirable feat for any child. For that, we can be grateful.

Horses teach us responsibility. Unlike a bicycle or a computer, a horse needs regular care and most of it requires that you get dirty and smelly and up off the couch. Choosing to leave your cozy kitchen to break the crust of ice off the water buckets is to choose responsibility. When our horses dip their noses and drink heartily; we know we've made the right choice.

Learning to care for a horse is both an art and a science. Some are easy keepers, requiring little more than regular turn-out, a flake of hay, and a trough of clean water. Others will test you - you'll struggle to keep them from being too fat or too thin. You'll have their feet shod regularly only to find shoes gone missing. Some are so accident-prone you'll swear they're intentionally finding new ways to injure themselves.

If you weren't raised with horses, you can't know that they have unique personalities. You'd expect this from dogs, but horses? Indeed, there are clever horses, grumpy horses, and even horses with a sense of humor. Those prone to humor will test you by finding new ways to escape from the barn when you least expect it.

Horses can be timid or brave, lazy or athletic, obstinate or willing. You will hit it off with some horses and others will elude you altogether. There are as many "types" of horses as there are people- which makes the whole partnership thing all the more interesting.

If you've never ridden a horse, you probably assume it's a simple thing you can learn in a weekend. You can, in fact, learn the basics on a Sunday, but to truly ride well takes a lifetime. Working with a living being is far more complex than turning a key in the ignition and putting the car or tractor in "drive."

In addition to listening to your instructor, your horse will have a few things to say to you as well. On a good day, he'll be happy to go along with the program and tolerate your mistakes; on a bad day, you'll swear he's trying to kill you. Perhaps he's naughty or perhaps he' fed up with how slowly you're learning his language. Regardless, the horse will have an opinion. He may choose to challenge you (which can ultimately make you a better rider) or he may carefully carry you over fences - if it suits him. It all depends on the partnership - and partnership is what it's all about.

If you face your fears, swallow your pride, and are willing to work at it, you'll learn lessons in courage, commitment, and compassion in addition to basic survival skills. You'll discover just how hard you're willing to work toward a goal, how little you know, and how much you have to learn.

And, while some people think the horse "does all the work", you 'll be challenged physically as well as mentally. Your horse may humble you completely. Or, you may find that sitting on his back is the closest you'll get to heaven.

You can choose to intimidate your horse, but do you really want to? The results may come more quickly, but will your work ever be as graceful as that gained through trust? The best partners choose to listen, as well as to tell. When it works, we experience a sweet sense of accomplishment brought about by smarts, hard work, and mutual understanding between horse and rider. These are the days when you know with absolute certainty that your horse is enjoying his work.

If we make it to adulthood with horses still in our lives, most of us have to squeeze riding into our over saturated schedules; balancing our need for things equine with those of our households and employers. There is never enough time to ride, or to ride as well as we'd like. Hours in the barn are stolen pleasures.

If it is in your blood to love horses, you share your life with them. Our horses know our secrets; we braid our tears into their manes and whisper our hopes into their ears. A barn is a sanctuary in an unsettled world, a sheltered place where life's true priorities are clear: a warm place to sleep, someone who loves us, and the luxury of regular meals. Some of us need these reminders.

When you step back, it's not just about horses - it's about love, life, and lea rning. On any given day, a friend is celebrating the birth of a foal, a blue ribbon, or recovery from an illness. That same day, there is also loss: a broken limb, a case of colic, a decision to sustain a life or end it gently. As horse people, we share the accelerated life cycle of horses: the hurried rush of life, love, loss, and death that caring for these animals brings us. When our partners pass, it is more than a moment of sorrow.

We mark our loss with words of gratitude for the ways our lives have been blessed. Our memories are of joy, awe, and wonder. Absolute union. We honor our horses for their brave hearts, courage, and willingness to give.

To those outside our circle, it must seem strange. To see us in our muddy boots, who would guess such poetry lives in our hearts? We celebrate our companions with praise worthy of heroes. Indeed, horses have the hearts of warriors and often carry us into and out of fields of battle.

Listen to stories of that once-in-a-lifetime horse; of journeys made and challenges met. The best of horses rise to the challenges we set before them, asking little in return.

Those who know them understand how fully a horse can hold a human heart. Together, we share the pain of sudden loss and the lingering taste of long-term illness. We shoulder the burden of deciding when or whether to end the life of a true companion.

In the end, we're not certain if God entrusts us to our horses--or our horses to us. Does it matter? We're grateful God loaned us the horse in the first place.

Author Unknown

Debbie,
Got to try everything once. LOL Did I say that?

Yes

reposting

New Co-sponsor to HR6598

Jane Harmon (CA)

Co-sponsors now at 124!

Posted by Edie at December 10, 2008 7:34 PM

yippee! Though the bill may be out of action this session of Congress, when it is re-introduced next session there will be a goodly number of cosponsors from the get-go. It's really good to see that Reps are still signing on.

###### Thanks Edie for the great news!

###Renee, that was beautiful.

reposting

Debbie,
Got to try everything once. LOL Did I say that?

Posted by: Renee Antaya at December 12, 2008 11:50 PM

speaking of trying everything once - time to relate my favorite anecdote re this subject. Burt Reynolds was being interviewed by Oprah (many many years ago) - she asked him, do you have any regrets, and he replied, in essence but not verbatim - I have no regrets over anything I have done, only over what I have NOT done; then he continued, and I quote -

'Anything worth doing is worth doing twice, because I could have had a headache the first time!'

Also appropos of the subject, one of my lines (from 'The Cliche Song') -

'If practice makes perfect, the first is the worst
And all of the rest are the best!'

It's never not a good time for a little good humor, et wot!

Speaking of which - appearance today on Jon Stewart's year-ending episode of The Daily Show, of a venerable musical duo, reminded me about 'horse humor' - I've always felt that if horses could understand regular language, their favorite form of humor would be puns - which is why many years ago I realized - 'My horse's favorite musical group is Hall & Oates; and his favorite song is any one that has Hay Hay Hay in the chorus.'

CJ,
ROFLMAO that is excellent!

Debbie, you are tooooooo agreeable. LOL

Lorraine, a good friend sent that to me, I had to share it. I thought it was so beautiful.

Dec. 11 Cherokee Devotional [catching up; sharing yesterday's email from Harriette Brillianthawk]

When peace is scattered, imagine a flock of gentle sheep and lambs feeding in sunny meadows. Their slow gentle gait across the slopes and among the grasses is so peaceful that the whole atmosphere is laced with serenity.

And then think what it is when a few goats get in with the sheep. Mischief begins. It is not the nature of goats to graze peacefully. They move among the sheep causing restlessness until the whole flock is ill at ease.

There are goats among us. They cry and nip and bite, they stir up activity that is not congenial, and it is a real job to separate the sheep from the goats. And more than this, we have to make sure we are not one of the goats.

Selfhood is ever calm and unshaken by the storms of existence.

Ohiyesa

Ok Alex, we need info!

How are the Jacksons? How does she feel about Nicanor (seeing Barbaro's full brother all the time, not his racing prospects) How is Jeannine?

FOB $1-$5 Alive Drive

THANK-YOU!! We have raised over $5200 for rescued horses.

Our next drive is for Jade's and Leah's vet bill at Royal Equine Rescue & Sanctuary.

For more information click below.

FOB $1-$5 Alive Drive

We need $100.

Thank-you!

Margie

These babies in GA will be gassed tomorrow.

Please spread far and wide!

Here the link to GTH

Dec 10 Cherokee Devotional - sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk, including a personal message from her.

A great loneliness falls on some people at this time of year. They feel the holidays are not for them---but for happy people. But what they do not know is that the happy people could be like they themselves, are if they would let it happen.

Everyone has something to handle, something that hurts deep down, but it would be wrong to give in to the spirit of loneliness or grief. This is something trying to steal our peace of mind and we are not going to let it happen.

When loneliness and melancholy knock on the door, take up the welcome mat and determine never to let them in again.

The white man is still troubled with primitive fears.

Luther Standing Bear
Chief


One of Mike and my best friends lost this battle against depression yesterday. He committed suicide. Please pray for us and for intervention on behalf of the soul of Boone Sutherland.
Harriette.

###Oh, Powdered Donut has the "pee-monians." That is not good. She will get the best of care at New Bolton, though, and we all know that, in our heads as well as in our hearts.

Powdered Donut--Get Well Soon.

###Just heard from a friend who is donating to TBFriends for me for Christmas. Cool ;o)

###Thanks Joan, for the Lotto Prayers. I have sent prayers for you to win, too--and for OTHERS (I'm not proud, let's ALL win the lotto ;o) to win enough to change things around here.

It was a lovely day--be sure to look at the moon tonight if your skies are clear--the biggest moon of the year, from what I've read.

###CJ, I know what you mean about politics, particularly Chicago politics. Makes me shudder to think of what's coming.

OMGoodness!!! I saw the ice storm and it's 'wrath' on tonight's news...MARG! Everbuddy!!! I'm hoping yole will be 'dine&fandy'...and MOST OF ALL...SAFE/SOUND/WARM!!

Maribel!! So GLAD to 'see' you here! Hug Hans and ask him to hug you back for us ALL, Maribel! And PLEASE drive defensively in the *SNOW* tomorrow, too!

Kate...Poor *ZACH*! But I am glad to read that he's doing better...maybe they can culture the infection and treat it with the 'right stuff'? Poor Horsey and his Mama, too! Candles for Zach are at gratefulness.org, Famblee....

Jonna!! LOL! OMG! the PICTURE I got of you in the RED BLOB in 18" of fresh *SNOW*...on your FANNY, no less!!! Be CAREFUL from now on, Jonna, we ain't twelve years old anymore, ya know!! :)

I'm waiting for a storm to arrive here in the west wing/foothills of no. cal tonight too....though it seems to be 'falling apart'...:/ However...better chances for some wet stuff is coming on/off for the next NINE days! We SO need the rain here and the *SNOW* in the high-country! We are entering our THIRD YEAR OF DROUGHT...and it's NOT GOOD!

Alright, everyone...Sweet Dreams tonight!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Good Night Everyone,
Be safe and warm. You are the best. Have a good weekend, it is always good to be home. Swwe dreams.

Good Night Sweet Spirit Barbaro. I love you and miss you so much.

Good Night Alex,
Thank you!

Barbaro's Candles

(WAY down! at 93!)

Good night, all.

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!" Most definitely!

Holding hooves, paws, and hands with the entire Barbaro Nation!

Prayers continue for ZACH and POWDERED DONUT, and always for all in need, 'specially those who need love and a miracle this night . . . . Prayers continue!

For all FOBs, two- and four-legged, affected by the severe ice storm in New England, prayers and more prayers!

Been an exhausting day . . . .

Peace, warmth, love and comfort to all . . .

always with love,
Lou Ann

UCH!
A bazillion people in the Northeast are entering day two with extreme cold and NO POWER>
OY!
Pile those clothes on and get in bed with your dogs/cats/SO and a good book. Yikes.

We went through this a year ago for three days. Not exactly a party-atmosphere....hang in there FoBs.
xxoo:j
COURAGE

Good morning, fellow Fans!

The number of powerless in Maine has dropped by 20,000 or so by this morning but there are still many waking up cold. I'm thinking about all the horse owners who live on wells and now have to lug water from who knows where to sustain the loves of their lives. Some are prepared with generators and the well is the first consideration when they have to prioritize. Makes us all think about those disaster plans we should make, eh?

Thanks for all the good wishes. Personally, I am warm and safe in my own home and (whispering here) never lost power. I figure it's payback for 10 years ago when we were without for 10 days. We survived.

For any racing fans, especially those of our Fair Hill friends - Michael Matz-trainee Herboriste is entered in the La Prevoyante at Calder today. Post time is 3:30 Eastern. She won impressively in October at Keeneland. Go Herbie!

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

(FROM Lin/ EPONA Horse Rescue-->

T have recently learned of 8 horses in my area that a local broker has purchased and a k/b will be picking up and shipping to Mexico on Dec. 19. I have one week only to raise the funds to save these eight horses. I am having to pay for quarantine as we are full at Epona and no Quarantine room at Epona for more than one(Fonzi has that slot.. Transport will be 500 for the group

Here are the horses. Bail Quarantine

10 year old stallion, 16.1 halter broke and gentle, $850 250
was broke to ride when younger..
13 year old stallion never handled but sweet $700 250
22 year old quarter type mare bred due in feb $500 250
8 yr old draft mare 17 hands preg $800 250
16 year old t/b mare preg early spring $450 250
12 year old chestnot mare exposed in july $500 250
2 yr old b/s paint mare never handled $250 250
2 yr old cremello filly $350 250

Can we do this total to save and need to raise asap 6500 the stallions bail does include gelding
I will get further information and photos soon

Paypal eponahorserescue@msn.com note for the 8 in trouble
snail mail
Epona Horse Rescue
PO Box 2618
Kearney Ne 68848

-->Lin/ EPONA Horse Rescue-->

Joe at TB Friends

Sending All, All All My Love.........Prayers.....
......Angelic Rainbows.........To Angel Barbaro.
..........Our Angel Horses..........Barbaro's
Famblee Of So, So So Beautiful Angels........
Glowing Angels On This Earth.........Glowing
Heart........Angel Alex........Glowing Angel....
.......Angel Wendy.........Your Angelic Hearts Of
Love.........Your Glowing Wings Of Love.........
I Love You So A Lot So........You Are In My Heart
So (8) A Lot So.........

The Angel Of Love

Angel Lou Ann..........Your Angelic Heart Of Love
..........

So, So So Special Prayers

Zack And Powered Donut..........God's Love For
You..........

All, All All Glowing

So, So So Beautiful Song On Equine Heaven........

The Wings Of Prayer

Angel Maribel, Angel Hans, Angel Mary S. And
Angel Sherman, Angel Jonna And Heart And Jessie
And Angel Jack And Angel Chip, Angel Barb AZ,
Chunky And Punky And 153 And Petunia, Angel Lucky
Angel Tammie And Angel Chessie, Angel Lynne And
Angel Murphy, Angel Barb And Starine And Angel
Nala, Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy
Angel Lisa Leach And Angel Phoenix, Angel Joan
Roya And Angel Kola, Angel Richard, Angel Harriette And Jackson Browne And Angel Mike And
Angel Boone, Angel Padme A'Tea And Angel Ravi,
Angel Laurie H. And Bart, Angel Lorraine And
Angel Coby, Angel Baird, Angel Renee, Angel Robyn
Angel C.J., Angel Adam La Costa And Angel Lisa,
Angel Dawn, Angel Margie MN And Lucky, Angel
Janice And Angel Denny And Angel Kaiser, Angel
Otherlyn, Angel Cheryl G. And Angel Reggie, Angel
Sandra And Chief, Angel Skyler, Angel Momo, Angel
Anne And Angel Terry Brennan, Angel Sherry And
Amigo And Angel Chico, Angel Stephanie, Angel
Rob, Angel Tony, Angel Magic Flute, Angel Wanderin Boy, Big Brown, Angel Joe And Angel
Cathy, Angel Tim And Angel Penny, Our Angel
Horses, Our Angel Rescues, Our Angel Pets, Our
Angel Connections, Dr. Dean Richardson "The
Wizard Of Oz", Barbaro's Angels...........God's
Love For You..........From His Glowing Heart Of
Love.........To Your Angelic Hearts Of Love......
.....Glowing Light.........Angel Barbaro And His
Angel Frens Are With You..........Your Angels Are
With You.........Christmas Angels.........
Pictures At The Christmas Tree.........

And So, So So Special Angels Appearing At The
Right Time.........Glowing..........

Music In Rainbows

Musical Notes In The Sky
All The Colors Of The Rainbow
In Halos.........

God's Artistry In Rainbows

God's Divine Artists
Barbaro's Angels
Angel Children
Moneigh Artists
Beautiful Visioning
Beautiful Creating
Drawing, Painting, Poetry And Songs
Books, Knitting, Handmade Oranments
Jewelry, Pottery
So, So So Very Special Gifts From God..........

From Your Hearts Of Love Angels...........

In Halos.........

Affirmed

JOE ON SATURDAY. PEOPLE WHO TEND CRITTERS DO NOT HAVE WEEKEND, HOIDAYS, THEY ARE LUCKY IF THEY GET BIRTHDAYS. BLESS YOU SHELTONS:
***************************************************
Saturday. December 13th... Later today come two pregnant thoroughbred mares. Also an older barren mare. Also an older gelding. There are currently 5 horses at various race tracks waiting to make the long walk up our driveway. We are shoulder to shoulder, hock to hock. And now the lady on television is saying lots of cold rain, lasting into next week. Never are we boring. Allison Martino is 13, and Allison has been hanging out at our ranch since she was 8. Allison says: At least you have a day job.

Ah, the much sought after day job. Earning the big bucks at another ranch. Helping to remove a porta potty.

Horses have a way of forcing you to be humble. Horses tell no lies. Upfront and direct. Go make some money old man and feed me.

There have been at least 40 requests for the little filly Elusive Catch, and we call her Buttons. Not since the 17 hand gray filly Whizzy have we had this much interest in a single horse. We are mulling over your letters and phone calls. Always liked that word... Mulling. Been waiting for a chance to use it.

The neighbors had a Christmas party, and there was unbelievable carrot cake. So good I am still thinking about that carrot cake this morning. Dark and windy outside. Later we could be 48 degrees. Christmas music on the radio. Hot coffee is from Starbucks. Microwave pancakes made by Eggo.

We said goodbye to Kamea, who left with Brynn for her new home in Davis. We said goodbye to Sissy Britches, who left with Kelly for her new home in Vacaville.

We said hello to both a mare and gelding from the feed lot in Wilton. The mare has a racing tattoo which says she is 10. A very quiet gal, and we named her Whisper. There is no tattoo on the gelding, but he too is about 10 years old. He is not quiet at all. His new name is Boomer. Both Whisper and Boomer arrive in excellent condition.

Daylight is coming, and hungry horses are making noise. Christmas fast approaching. Carrots, apples, horse cookies and peppermints. Under the mistletoe stand Del Mar Cool and Barbie Doll. Their 5th wedding anniversay. Never a minute apart. If one comes to the barn for a pedicure, the other must follow. Or there will be screaming.

Joe

Besides more than 25 multiple stakes winners, we also have dozens and dozens of horses who made very little money at race tracks. Either too slow, or injured early in their career.

Top Left: This is the handsome Oh So Sultry, and he came to us in 2005.

Top Right: Play Misty For Me, and in two races she ran last both times. Misty hates it when I tell visitors about her race record.

Bottom Left: Jose Bonus came to us last year, and old mares follow him around like he is George Clooney.

Bottom Right: This is the well bred Governor Lee, and he arrived on our ranch in 2006.

MM's Bernulli won Friday at Calder

Prayers for all Famblee in the NE

Prayers for Draft mare and Baby

Alex, any update on Tim's powered Donut?
KLB

Congratulations to Peter Gross! That was a super article. The Henneman's First Saturday in May is also well worth having. Saw it when it screened here earlier this year with several frens. The DVD would make a great gift.

Have a wonderful Saturday, everyone

Sending All, All All My Love........Angelic
Glowing Rainbows To Angel Padme A'Tea And Angel
Equine Heaven. Angels Of Love. Glowing Wings....
......

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

Affirmed

Alex - how cool that Peter Gross's piece about you and your horse-saving work won that award! Garners even more exposure for our cause.

Morning all - in my inbox this morning was this nice write-up about Funny Cide and his retirement; also other racing news, and a sentence about Nicanor's latest workout ends the article.

http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2008/dec/13/1213_horse/

On the DB is a thread about a sound 25 yr old school horse in need of a new home - being 'thrown away' by the school because although he still loves to work, has a great disposition and is 'forward going,' he can no longer jump. (!) Good news this morning, that he has found a forever home. Good way to start the day!

######### CJ's Bagels for Christmas to premiere on internet radio tonight (12/13) -

haven't figured out how to attach link to an MP3 over here or at the DB - can anybody help me pls? Email me potlucky@sbcglobal.net if you can help - and/or if you'd like me to email it to you.

Referring to a 2 1/2 minute MP3 of my novelty holiday song, Bagels for Christmas; bet you'll get a kick out of it. That's me on Steinway Grand and vocal, Scott Parrish on bowed string bass and Texas Fred on violin & viola; it was recorded & mixed @ Strobe Recording Studio in Chicago by James Wagner and Kevin 'Corn' Carroll. Dobro Joe Shive is the artistic director/producer. Some of you have already rec'd an email from me with this and/or an earlier mix version; the violins on this one are superior, imo . . .

Just wanted to let you all know that the song will premiere on the air on alternative radio on the internet tonight - thanks to Fred's wife Kay who submitted it. [not sure if the revised version will get on, the original one was submitted & accepted, but even if not, oh well . . .]

Bagels is to air/premiere, actually, this evening, 7 pm central on Internet Radio thanks AGAIN to Fred's wife Kay - here's the info

SATURDAY, 12/13/08. Under The Radar with Alt Rocker Dave. 7pm Central time.

www.flashbackalternatives.com

The song is set to play during the show, not sure when, I think it's an hour show

ttyl - cheers & hugs - or, as I say at the end of my performances -

'Thank you for listening to material from the Library of IT, the Band that Comes froMother Space, with messages of Peace, Love, Hope, Freedom, Lust, Sharin' & Genuwine Psilliness for the whole ..... race.'

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

Hope Peace Love Music & RESPECT - CJ the craziest catlady (Blackie's Mother Forever & Shona's Aunt) in Hammond IN, f/k/a CJ of T Bar J (Elgin IL)

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=31531.1

DB thread crossposting my above Comment re Bagels for Christmas

Prayers are needed for Star in Nevada - if he survives he will be going to MHR. Not sure of the whole story, but Steph reports today that according to Animal Oontrol, 'Star is still standing . . .'

pls check this thread and join in the vigil . . . this is Stephanie's post that alerted me just now to the situation.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=18208.29577

LIVING PROOF . . .

this is what we know about Star, who is bound for MHR if he can find the strength to live . . . crossposting part of a message from Stephanie from the DB -

My thoughts and heart are with a very special horse who may come to us if he has the will to live. He was named Star by our favorite cake lady... LUCY. A bright shining star, whose life hangs in the balance right now. I pray that the flame of life continues to burn within him and he will not give up. I pray that he has the will. If I could have anything this Christmas, it would be to have Star walk through the gates of MHR and give all of us the opportunity to care and love this poor boy, who was dumped in the desert to die. He deserves to feel love and comfort from all of us.

I would like to ask each of you, to pray for Star and that his flickering flame and his will to survive will grow into a raging fire.

Thank you all for your support and Bless you for everything that you do each day that restores my faith in humanity.

Stephanie

[end crosspost]

lightning will strike me if I don't repeat it -

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

Race Fans:

No details yet and I didn't see the race but Herboriste just won the La Prevoyante over J'Ray!

Congratulations to Michael Matz and all at Vintage!!!

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

Hi FOB's,
The sun is finally shining here, its still cold. The wild turkies are running around the yard playing...darn silly birds.

WOW Alex, A full week off,what are you going to do with yourself. Well deserved. Enjoy it!

Hi Barbaro,
I love you sweet boy.

Two posts I want to make:

It is Christmas time again and Second Chance Equine Rescue Ranch is holding it's Annual Christmas Card Contest for the horses at the rescue to see who gets the most cards. If it is like last year a lucky horse gets hot peppermint mash for a month.

Start writing your cards all donations are appreciated more than you will ever know. The horses love the cards on their stalls and Thank You very much for thinking of them.

Visit them on www.scrrescue.org, click on Looking for a forever home...There they are our pride and joy of the heart.

Horses Name

Second Chance Ranch
PO Box 452
East Longmeadow, MA 01028-0452

Thank you All from the bottom of my heart!

I love this sent to me by our JudyofCT

HORSE -
>
> When your day seems out of balance
> and so many things go wrong ...
> When people fight around you
> and the clock drags on so long ...
> When some folks act like children
> and fill you with remorse ...
> Go out into your pasture and wrap
> your arms around your horse.
>
> His gentle breath enfolds you as he
> watches with those eyes ...
> He may not have a PhD but he
> is, oh so wise!
> His head rests on your shoulder
> you hug him good and tight ...
> He puts your world in balance
> and makes it seem all right.
>
> Your tears will soon stop flowing,
> the tension will be eased ...
> The nonsense has been lifted.
> You are quiet and at peace.
> So when you need some balance
> from the stresses in your day ...
> The therapy you really need
> Is out there eating hay!
>

Clip Hunter movies, is this Hunter movies about that famous Hunter/Jumper horse?

(FROM Lin/ EPONA Horse Rescue-->

T have recently learned of 8 horses in my area that a local broker has purchased and a k/b will be picking up and shipping to Mexico on Dec. 19. I have one week only to raise the funds to save these eight horses. I am having to pay for quarantine as we are full at Epona and no Quarantine room at Epona for more than one(Fonzi has that slot.. Transport will be 500 for the group

Here are the horses. Bail Quarantine

10 year old stallion, 16.1 halter broke and gentle, $850 250
was broke to ride when younger..
13 year old stallion never handled but sweet $700 250
22 year old quarter type mare bred due in feb $500 250
8 yr old draft mare 17 hands preg $800 250
16 year old t/b mare preg early spring $450 250
12 year old chestnot mare exposed in july $500 250
2 yr old b/s paint mare never handled $250 250
2 yr old cremello filly $350 250

Can we do this total to save and need to raise asap 6500 the stallions bail does include gelding
I will get further information and photos soon

Paypal eponahorserescue@msn.com note for the 8 in trouble
snail mail
Epona Horse Rescue
PO Box 2618
Kearney Ne 68848

-->Lin/ EPONA Horse Rescue-->

SUPER-URGENT!
THESE HORSES ONLY HAVE UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING!!!! This is the last chance for them!

Belgian: $550 BAIL/$75 VETTING/$160 SHIPPING/$84 HOLDING FEE (UNTIL 12/22 pickup)

App gelding: $650 BAIL/$75 VETTING/$84 HOLDING FEE

TOTAL NEEDED TO AC4H: $1564 (paypal fees added) *PP to christy@ac4h.com

TOTAL NEEDED TO FPF: $165 (paypal added) *PP to frogpondfarmltd@aol.com

ON DB: "FPF/AC4H Last Belgian and app need us!"

Someday soon this will all stop for their sakes.

ONE MORE URGENT ONE FOR TONIGHT - WOW: ANGELS IF THERE WERE EVER A TIME YOU WERE NEEDED, IT'S TONIGHT!!!

(from Another Chance 4 Horses Rescue)


"Hi everyone,

I don't know if this is doable or not since we are trying to save so many horses so close to the deadline, but if we can get bail/qt raised on this girl we can take her too. She is supposed to ship tomorrow. A private home would be phenominal. We have had many people inquire about her, but no home offer yet. Her total needed would be $450 + $350 qt + $24 paypal fees = $824. Is it possible group?

"All donations are tax deductable and donation options can be seen by going to www.ac4h.com then click on donation/payment options. Please let us know if you decide to donate so we can keep the tally accurate. If anyone is interested in giving her a home, please ask!"

ON DB: "AC4H-Can we save a welsh/tb mare?"

Rachel and Allie at Kennett Florist are taking donations for a Xmas basket for Libby's Kids, donor animals, at New Bolton. I think they are asking for funds by 18th so the basket can be delivered on the 19th. Also, there is a Get well basket for Springside. Info is on Discuss and Chat.
KLB

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PLEASE I AM BEGGING, AND PRAYING...WE HAVE RESCUES GOING ON...AND TIME IS SLIM FOR THESE HORSES...

CAN WE MAKE A MIRACLE HAPPEN AND SAVE THEM?

PLEASE READ THE DB...THIS IS VERY,VERY URGENT...DO NOT LET THEM GO TO SLAUGHTER...PLEASE.

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alot of people do not have power...and we need everyone to save these babies....please...get the word out...if you have to holler..

we cannot let them get on the truck in the morning...please...

let us help them...they do not deserve a brutal death...please....

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Is there anyway on the db...that the horses we are trying to rescue...they we can have more time....a large part of the country is iced in...no power, no communication.

Is there anyone who can work out some more time...the FOBs...are angels, and have worked many miracles...but right now GOD WE NEED A BIG MIRACLE..

PRAY...AND PRAY FOR THESE HORSES...FOR THEIR SAFETY..

candles for Star (if he survives, he will go to MHR) - may he have the will to live and may Stephanie get her Christmas wish.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=star

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barbaro and his heavenly frens...candles are very low...please light....

light candles that we will get many earthly angels to help the horses that are about to be shipped to Mexico....God we need help...please help us...find miracles..

fobs...the ones of you in bad weather...please take care and we are thinking of you...in our hearts always.

OK Joan, will do my fren!

Spent the day at Calder for the Grand Slam. Just sent my winnings from Herboriste to save some of the desperate horses, there are so many that need help to save their lives.

Talked to Michael Matz and Nick Zito at Calder, both had nice winners today and congrats to other Grand Slam winners - Finallymadeit, Yesbyjimminy and Precious Passion. Last year Precious Passion won the same race - Grade 2 McKnight at 64-1. He went to the lead today and won again at 7-1.

Congrats to FOB Vanessa, whose horse Forbidden Colony also won at Calder today, he is a beautiful horse who came from last to win. Happy retirement to JRay, she has danced all the dances.
And Gary Boulanger, the ex-jockey and only jockey to ever ride my horse, Over Enough, was happy to hear I saved Over and remembered riding him.

Prayers for all whose animals are suffering and need encouragement. If anyone can, please help these horses on the DB who are running out of time.

Good Night Famblee,
Sweet dreams. Off to the rescue tomorrow, there is work to be done and I miss Hans so much.
I will try to get here tomorrow if I can.

Good Night Barbaro, You live in my heart always.

Night, Night Alex.

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We have alot of rescues going on...please help them....One Horse at a time...but we do believe in miracles...and with God's help...I am praying for a big one.

all of you FOBs...facing bad weather, a loss, going through tough times...whatever...just know your family is here and we stand behind you, we give out our hand of love, and know you are always family to us.

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Barbaro and his heavenly friends candles need light up...

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Good Morning Barbaro

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Good Morning Alex...thank you.

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Subject: Dec 14 Cherokee Devotional

If a person is unhappy with himself, he is going to cause others to be unhappy as well. His house is divided against itself--and so it can't stand, and it makes him more unhappy.

It is said that every time someone does something wrong, someone sacrifices. It almost seems the innocent have to pay because the guilty will not accept the responsibility.

And so the time comes when we stand back and let the irresponsible put down their feet. As long as someone stands for them, they will not learn to stand for themselves. The greatest gift we can give such people is to let them alone--let them find their own standing place.

We should be better pleased with beholding the good effects of these doctrines in your own practices than with hearing you talk about them.

Old Tassel
Cherokee

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Joan

I love your heart. It never falters. I was like this once with greyhounds. I would take all the pleasing phone calls, the websites with pix of these wonderful racers, standing in some kennel with their tails tucked, looking bleak.

It got to the point where I stopped looking at the pix. I had made myself ill. I considered quitting rescue. so many faces, so many injured dogs, so many doomed to being bludgeoned to death, shot poorly, and buried alive....on and on it went. Things you wondered how a human brain could contrive to kill and dog.

So I just answered when I could, Took as many as I could, helped moved the rest. Participarted in GURs moving dogs across the states to adoption groups. It was the only was I could carry on. Yes, I did still take "one more dogs, please...."

Betty who tried to kill one of my broods: she was the last dog at Belmont in NH. Guess we know why now. But she's here, and she's doing well. She will wear a light plastic training muzzle her whole life probably. But she's here, learning how to love, how to snuggle how to play, how to be silly.

I am convinced she was never given love or affection. If I yell at someone else to drop my hairbrush, she freezes, and her eyes, cast down, just about break your back. She was hit, shoved, god knows what else.

But she's alive. She's here. Even Heart is gingerly interacting with her.

I'm not saying give.up. I would never say give up. You know I do what I can when I can. I'm struggling with health issues, and ahem year old van, and paying back taxes--and if they're not paid, I love my home. (Freudian slip: i LOSE my home.)

I just guess I want to tell you that it hoes through me like a knife when I read the posts, look at the horses, so depressed, so confused, sad.

I learned this terrible lesson with greyhounds. We cannot, cannot save them all. I personally think--not an opinion popular with this website--
that THOSE TO WHOM MUCH IS GIVEN, MUCH IS EXPECTED.

We need help from horse people with money. Yes, yes, they are living in the same age as we....but I'm pretty sure the Sheiks etc etc aren't in danger of losing their little houses because of back taxes. They need to help us.

I have long harrangued to AKC reps that the AKC should advocate that purebred advocates and judges should ALL have at LEAST ONE SHELTER DOG>

Those dogs dying in shelters because of this stinking economy came form somewhere. Someone provided AKC "papers." Perhaps years ago. But
They are Responsible. IMHO>

I have to get over to my Dad's and I am pretty sure this post is moot. Won't see the light of day.

But Joan. Don't let the despair break your back. Your heart is already broken. That, my dear sister-fren-won't ever be the same.

xxoo:j
COURAGE

Good Sunday Morning, ABR Famblee...

*COLD*....not by you members in the northeastwing or even the midwing....but for these foothills of no/california, it is downright *COLD*...33.1 in Sonora at 6a today....forecasting an o'night low in the mid-low 20's by Wednesday! Low snow is also in the forecast, and our Oak trees have not nearly begun to lose enough leaves by now to prevent limbs from dropping like flies with snow upon them:( Worrysome!

Jonna, I read your post...and my heart felt so sad...I just cannot fathom killing dogs...or horses...or anything for that matter! You and your Greys in that little '150ish year old house' in Liverpool:) That picture gives me SMILES:) and the radiator with the felt liners from your Sorels, too:) I hope you were able to snag some decent doggy blankets from the Thrift Store for those lucky kidddddddds yesterday:)

Joan Roya:) Jonna is right! Your *HEART* NEVER fails us, Joan! I wish I could help more, but I just can't:( Thank you, Joan, for all you do to raise and keep the awareness here at 'home', at ABR to try and bring help for so many horses and doggys and even your Famblee members, too:)

Sandra:) Please give *CHIEFSTER* some lovings for me sometime today, and NILLA WAFERS, too:)

Margieeeeeeeeee:) I am hoping *LUCKY* enjoyed his 'Morning/Martin/Mommy Dance' today, as well!

Kate:) Hoping Zach is still feeling ever so much better there in Canyon Lake, TX., and his dokturs are identifying the infection and will be able to treat it soon, with the 'right stuff':)

I hope yole will be having a 'dine&fandy' day today, where ever you are in this fine country..if heading into those shopping trenches, be safe....find those 'treasures' and get thyselves home again, home again, clippity-clop!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

###Every animal I have ever welcomed into my family has been a rescue. It wasn't by design, always, but every animal was a happy addition. Those of us who adopt are doubly blessed, I think--our animals know how lucky they are--and WE are luck that we have each other.

(Of course, there are those times that I have to remind my "fur family" members how lucky they are--that's usually right before I review The House Rules ;o)

###Bundle up out there--I am bundled, too. It's 7:30 a.m., 33 degrees ("feels like 25," the AOL weather page says), and we're due for rain and snow mixed today--40% chance.

I am going to bake cookies today--lots of favorite recipes including both drop and bar cookies--and I LOVE this time of year. We're having a cookie exchange at work Thursday and I'm giving cookies as gifts.

###One thing about this economy--"giving" becomes more real when money is tight. Making gifts is much more meaningful, I think, than shopping til we drop for stuff that may soon be forgotten (or regifted).

###May the utility company workers--bless THEIR hearts--get the power up and running for those "without." In the meantime, remember that calories are burned while the body is trying to keep warm. ;o)

#####
Jonna...Lynne, and many other FOBs...
Yes...my heart breaks just like yours...and yes..just like you...I do not buy this, or do that...to help all I can...just like each of you..

I always ask myself...what happen to responsibility...where we have a dog, cat, horse whatever for companionship...where is that owner in return for taking care of them..

and yes...I think each of this people who are responsible should take a rescue of some kind...a horse, a shelter puppy...etc..

and I am bless to still have a job...yes...living in this rv...with about 200-300 sq. feet gets to me....but it is better than a dog living in a cage, or a horse in a killer pen,etc.

But...I thank you all for your concern...and love each of you....but til the day I die...I will always be helping animals, horses, and my family, the FOBs..

Sending good morning greetings and hope for a wonderful day to everyone here.

If you get the chance, I invite you to light a candle for the boy at gratefulness.

Peace.

good Sunday morning all - suddenly warmed up to the upper 40's here in NW Indiana - hope the frozen part of the country soon follows suit.

just watching TVG and a rerun of the 3rd at Hollywood Park yesterday (12/13) showed Silent Kitten breaking down (but staying on her feet and not causing any other involvement/accident, attributed by the commentator to her jockey - [Rosario? not sure]) - anybody know or can find out what happened to her? They didn't say another word about it, of course . . .

Cold here in Arizona as well! We woke to temps in the forties, highs in the fifties! We're not used to this! LOL All the horses have their winter coats and look so cute in their custom "shag!"

Please light up for Barbaro!

Cj- they did give an update on Silent Kitten. They said she walked on to the van by herself, injuries appeared to be career ending but not life threatening. No such luck for Ten Oclock scholar in the Champion of Champions, he broke down badly after the start. There were several breakdowns all over the country yesterday.

reposting, with add'l info added on edit

added on edit - the internet radio show linked below, repeats at 1 pm central today (12/14)

######### CJ's Bagels for Christmas to premiere on internet radio tonight (12/13) -

haven't figured out how to attach link to an MP3 over here or at the DB - can anybody help me pls? Email me potlucky@sbcglobal.net if you can help - and/or if you'd like me to email it to you.

Referring to a 2 1/2 minute MP3 of my novelty holiday song, Bagels for Christmas; bet you'll get a kick out of it. That's me on Steinway Grand and vocal, Scott Parrish on bowed string bass and Texas Fred on violin & viola; it was recorded & mixed @ Strobe Recording Studio in Chicago by James Wagner and Kevin 'Corn' Carroll. Dobro Joe Shive is the artistic director/producer. Some of you have already rec'd an email from me with this and/or an earlier mix version; the violins on this one are superior, imo . . .

Just wanted to let you all know that the song will premiere on the air on alternative radio on the internet tonight - thanks to Fred's wife Kay who submitted it. [not sure if the revised version will get on, the original one was submitted & accepted, but even if not, oh well . . .]

Bagels is to air/premiere, actually, this evening, 7 pm central on Internet Radio thanks AGAIN to Fred's wife Kay - here's the info

SATURDAY, 12/13/08. Under The Radar with Alt Rocker Dave. 7pm Central time.

www.flashbackalternatives.com

The song is set to play during the show, not sure when, I think it's an hour show

ttyl - cheers & hugs - or, as I say at the end of my performances -

'Thank you for listening to material from the Library of IT, the Band that Comes froMother Space, with messages of Peace, Love, Hope, Freedom, Lust, Sharin' & Genuwine Psilliness for the whole ..... race.'

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

Hope Peace Love Music & RESPECT - CJ the craziest catlady (Blackie's Mother Forever & Shona's Aunt) in Hammond IN, f/k/a CJ of T Bar J (Elgin IL)

Posted by: CJaffe at December 13, 2008 7:39 PM

##### thanks Jen, I didn't hear that - did they say that today on the recap show, or did you hear that yesterday when it happened? Just wondering - if they did say it today, I sure didn't hear it - must have gone into a mini psycho shock or something at the initial news!

and sorry to hear about Ten O'Clock Scholar and others yesterday - but thanks for the info!

((((((((((((((((((Joan & Lynne))))))))))))))))))

Back from my Dad's . We had a good breakfast, gricewrying changin a light bulb, etc. BUT.

I left there so gobsmacked with anger over my friend i Colorado's death that i literally cannot think anything but anger today. This is after being at Dad's and God love him, my sisters and I have been blessed with a deeper and often expressed love and thanks from him this last years than all our lives. But he's 90.

Why could Chip not live to 90. It's 25 out and and untied my hair and I rolled the window down and drove home with my hand in the wind, with Christopher Cross's "Sailing" among other cranked up as loud as I could get it. How is it possible I will never hear his voice again, not hug him again. How is it possible that my wonderful lover, Tom will never kiss me again? Life makes no sense to me today.

I am so so so angry. It's part of my make up from childhood. I fight it, but I am angry a lot.

OTOH. I love my FoBs. They comfort and sooth me. They engulf me with healing and compassion and sheer physical weight.

I will now lay down with them and be grateful to God for putting Louise Coleman in my path, and then Annie, and then Anne, and then Linda, and then Sharon and all the rest who have taught me, lead me, carried me sometimes. Cried with me. A lot. Drove hundreds of miles with vans full of sleeping greyhounds and usually one adorable little bitch navigating between the front seats who you fall in love with....etc etc.

I'm crashing. Too many emotions today. But you are all so real to me, I can't quite explain that, but I can see you all in my heart.
xxoo:j

CJ, Star is still standing, looking around and the hay is gone! This is such great news....the prayers are working!

((((( Jonna )))))

Good Morning Frens.

The weather here is horrid. 60mph winds all night with snow. Dogs don't seem to mind. They seem to roll up like armadillos and sleep through it. Lucky adores this frigid weather. Somewhere in his genes, there must be a Samoyed or Husky. I'll be on the sofa today with the electric blanket and lots of pillows. There is no sled dog gene in my ancestry!

I heard yesterday that Jose, who left us 3 years ago, will be in Equine Heaven on 12/16. Zara will be so happy to see him again. I get such comfort on that site.

I pray today that the weather for everyone will calm down.

yippee yay and yahoo! This is the kind of stuff that does my old heart so much good - enjoy.

[note - the blog contains hotlinks to the ppl and orgs involved; you may want to go to the blog itself to access those links.]

http://maryforney.blogspot.com/2008/12/working-together-to-save-horses.html

Saturday, December 13, 2008
Working Together to Save Horses

On a recent Saturday night, Ron Charles, Santa Anita Park president and MEC chief operating officer, got an urgent e-mail plea for help from Diana Baker, a volunteer in Thoroughbred rescue efforts and former member of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's national board of directors. Baker said that a friend of hers, Caroline Betts of Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue was, at that moment, at the Euclid Stockyards horse auction, where a former racehorse, Sunday Match, was about to be sold to a buyer from a slaughterhouse. The horse, which had raced at Santa Anita and had recorded workouts as recently as two months ago at Fairplex Park, was going for $250 to $300.

According to Baker’s e-mail, the sale could take place any moment. Charles called Betts and told her to buy the horse and said he would take care of the purchase price, as well as the cost of the first couple of months of its care.

In addition to a chance to rescue this race horse from being slaughtered, Charles saw the incident as an opportunity to further unite the organizations already taking a stand to prevent the inhumane treatment of racehorses – the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) on whose board Charles serves as a director, the California Thoroughbred Trainers (CTT), and the MEC racetracks, including Santa Anita. Last month, MEC announced a company-wide policy promoting the humane treatment of racehorses and instituting a zero-tolerance anti-slaughter policy. Under the policy, any trainer or owner stabling at an MEC facility who directly or indirectly participates in the transport of a horse from a MEC facility to either a slaughterhouse or an auction house engaged in selling horses for slaughter will be prohibited from having stalls at any MEC facility.

Since Saturday night, Charles has had meetings with CTT executive director, Ed Halpern, and CARMA chairperson, Madeline Auerbach.

“We want to send a message that we have implemented an anti-slaughter policy, and we intend to do everything in our power to enforce it,” said Charles. “Ed Halpern stepped right up and resolved to find out exactly how the horse got there. With his assistance, we will talk to the trainer involved and put him on notice that if any horse he was training ends up at a slaughter lot, he will never race at an MEC track again.”

“CARMA has taken the lead in the care of California’s retired racehorses, and has done it with an organization, a plan, a strategy,” Charles continued. “MEC will work with CARMA to try to prevent racehorses from suffering such a tragic end.”

According to Auerbach, CARMA is in the process of developing programs so that emergency funds will be available for unique situations like this.

“The horse Ron saved will be eligible for CARMA funding,” said Auerbach, “and when one of the farms finds a slot they can take this horse.”

“People at the highest level in racing in California are donating their time to the cause of humane treatment of our equine athletes,” said Charles. “We are becoming a leader in the protection of retired race horses.” [end of blog entry]

[note - a comment by Mary Forney following the blog itself, invites ppl to crosspost for maximum exposure.]

re Posted by: CJaffe at December 14, 2008 6:54 PM

note - lighting will strike me if I fail to mention that Caroline Betts who activated this save is a steadfast FOB.

regarding Post by: kathyb at December 14, 2008 6:27 PM

Thanks kathyb for the Star update. Great news!

Everybody, pls keep the good thoughts, peayers, reiki, coming. I really want for Stephanie to get her Christmas wish . . .

MARGIE WINS ROLEX!

http://www.nj.com/sports/njsports/index.ssf/2008/12/moctezuma_is_a_winner_on_or_of.html

[scroll down to this section pls]

ON THE RAIL

Margie Engle was the unexpected winner of the Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship last weekend, as the Holiday & Horses show wound up in Wellington, Fla. Although she did not win either leg of the competition, with Todd Minikus (Pavarotti) and Kent Farrington (Up Chiqui) taking those honors, she accumulated enough points with consistent performances on Hidden Creek's Pamina L and Hidden Creek's Quervo Gold to take the title. [end excerpt]

WOW - she's my hero, ever since I saw her (on TV) ride in a Grand Prix and the announcer said she was riding with some significant injury [can't recall the exact injury - some fracture or dislocation or other] - and in characteristic
'getter done' fashion has won the Rolex for consistency though not winning either component leg. I love that woman!

ALEX thanks for posting hotlink to the Paulick Report coverage of last weekend's MEC & Santa Anita & Ron Charles etc (Working Together to Save Horses) - covering the same subject as that in Post by: CJaffe at December 14, 2008 6:54 PM

still another feelgood story - the younger generation of horse-savers making a mark and spreading the word! It's a little long, but I can't stand cutting it . . .

http://www.nj.com/sports/njsports/index.ssf/2008/12/moctezuma_is_a_winner_on_or_of.html

Moctezuma is a winner on or off a horse

by Nancy Jaffer/For The Star-Ledger
Saturday December 13, 2008, 6:29 PM

[not shown here - picture that you can see if you go to the link above] Courtesy of Howard Schatzberg

U.S. Equestrian Federation Junior Equestrian of the Year Jessica Moctezuma, of Hardwick, on Top Beat. [end description of photo]

There have been plenty of show ring honors recently for Jessica Moctezuma, but they pale in comparison to the trophy the Hardwick resident will accept next month for being the U.S. Equestrian Federation's Junior Equestrian of the Year.

"This is the most meaningful thing I've ever accomplished," said the 18-year-old, a graduate of Pope John XXIII High School in Sparta, who learned of the honor last week.

Moctezuma specializes in saddle seat riding, yet she also sits tall in a western saddle and has competed successfully in hunt seat classes as well. She was the senior equitation champion at the prestigious Lexington, Ky., Junior League Show, is a three-time Mid-Atlantic Regional Equitation Champ and a member of the five-gaited team at the World Cup in South Africa this year.

While that record more than fulfills one of the qualifications for the award -- calling for candidates to have taken part in USEF shows during the year -- consideration also is given for good sportsmanship and integrity. In Moctezuma's case, her efforts outside the show ring have called attention to her desire to make a better life for horses, especially those that have been abused and neglected.

She works with her mother, trainer Nealia McCracken, who founded Saddlebred Rescue with Pat Johnson. The organization also has been recognized for its accomplishments by USEF. Operating out of McCracken's North Wind Farm, the rescue takes horses that have been discarded and abused, retrains them if necessary and then finds them new, loving homes.

"I feel like I've had a really good life with the saddlebreds," said McCracken, explaining her devotion to the animals.

"When I found out these horses were going to slaughter, I felt like this was something we needed to do, take responsibility."

She has passed that mantra along to her daughter, who began riding as a tot in the same saddle with her mother before graduating to riding on her own after just one lead-line class. Saddlebred Rescue offers work that strikes close to the heart for Moctezuma, who assists her mother in the evaluation and training part of the operation.

"I imagine my horses I love so much, and us losing them and then someone finding them and rehabilitating them. I always picture my horses in that situation," said Moctezuma, explaining why she is so eager to give back and offer the animals another chance.

"I've put more hard work into the rescues than anyone can believe. Not a lot of people realize how much we do for them -- and how much they do for us," said Moctezuma.

"They helped me learn patience, and appreciate the things in front of you. It makes me see you never know when something is going to happen to make your whole life switch around. Some of these might have been show horses or lesson horses, and then they got sore and people took them to the sale," she continued, referring to auctions where too many horses wind up destined for slaughterhouses.

Her "catch-riding" work with Saddlebred Rescue has paid off in another way, as she has learned how to develop a horse herself, rather than spending six figures for a made mount, as many others in saddle-seat equitation do. She can't afford that anyway, but has gotten so much more out of taking a talent and honing it. A case in point is Top Beat, known around the barn as Elvis. He was a five-gaited horse (saddle seat equitation horses usually come from the three-gaited ranks) who she trained as a partner for the most exacting competitions in her discipline.

"I decided to take on the challenge," she said, a characteristic course for this rider.

Moctezuma, who will study childhood development and psychology at Sussex County Community College starting next month, is quick to give credit to her support team that includes her stepfather, Mark McCracken, who met her mother when he bought a horse from her. Now he rides Frank, a draft horse who came from Saddlebred Rescue, which has more equine breed diversity among those it saves than the name would indicate. Moctezuma's father, Mayo Moctezuma, is a trainer in Illinois who helps her when she's out there, and her brother, Jason Molback, pitches in by taking photos. And then there's Moctezuma's boyfriend, Tony Frangieh, who helps keep her going.

They're a close-knit group at North Wind, and rather unusual; saddlebred-oriented farms are rare in New Jersey, where hunt seat dominates the stables and the shows.

"Not a lot of people take me seriously when I say I read saddlebreds," Moctezuma said wistfully. When she receives her trophy at the USEF annual meeting in Cincinnati, it may well give her a whole new image in her home state.

some terrible news from the DB -

have you seen this info yet? OY! just an FYI. There's no link for the below info, but I've asked the poster to provide one. ttyl - cheers & hugs & OY VEY's - ceej

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=31173.19

Anti Slaughter Issues: US - State Horse Council Resolution
From: OutofShadow 12:28 pm
To: ALL (19 of 21)

31173.19 in reply to 31173.17

We finally have our answer. It is BAD for the horses. The NCSL has sided with the killers. What do we do now?

NCSL supports horse industry, humane horse slaughter

(12/14/2008)

Sarah Muirhead

The National Council of State Legislatures (NCSL) this weekend adopted a policy that urges Congress to oppose legislation that would restrict the market, transport, processing, or export of horses, to recognize the need for humane horse processing facilities in the U.S. and not to interfere with state efforts to establish facilities in the United States.

The passage of the policy provides the authority for NCSL staff in Washington, D.C., to lobby on Capitol Hill as it effectively establishes the position of the states. NCSL is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation’s 50 states, its commonwealths and territories.

The Horse Industry Policy received overwhelming majority support at the NCSL annual fall forum in Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 11-13. The policy was co-sponsored by Representative Sue Wallis of Wyoming, and Representative Dave Sigdestad of South Dakota.

Wallis, who is a vice chair of the agriculture and energy standing committee at NCSL, said, “We have received an absolute flood of support from literally every crook and cranny of this nation, and from all walks of life. We had letters of support from Horse Councils nationwide, we heard from horse owners, horse rescue and recovery organizations that are over-whelmed and without options, breed registries, professional rodeo cowboys, horse owners and many, many people who are sincerely concerned about the fate of horses and the equine industry.� [end crosspost from DB]

we must not lose heart - but we must be aware what we are up against . . .

regarding Post by: CJaffe at December 14, 2008 9:07 PM

source of above post

http://www.feedstuffs.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=F4D1A9DFCD974EAD8CD5205E15C1CB42&nm=Breaking+News&type=news&mod=News&mid=A3D60400B4204079A76C4B1B129CB433&tier=3&nid=A7EFC2EAC5DF4578ABC968DDF65840DB

OMG - of course, the publication is called 'feedstuffs' - double OY!

sorry don't think that will work as posted -

A link you can use to access the article itself, is here

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=31173.22

Good afternoon, fellow fans!

Good news on the power report from the Downeast via the Kennebec Journal:

"AUGUSTA - Central Maine Power Co. had reached its goal to restore power to more than 120,000 customer accounts by midnight Saturday.

The company has reduced the number of outages to fewer than 100,000 just a day and half after the outages peaked at 220,000 in mid-day on Friday."

I think these guys learned so much 10 years ago that it's really helping them this year. Kudos to all of them. And my sympathies to all who are still without.

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

###Google "Margie Engle injuries," and you'll see that this is one tough cookie when it comes to injuries and riding in spite of them. She has broken every bone in her body (or pertnear) and just keeps coming back and riding stronger and stronger. She is one of my favorite riders to watch.

###The news from the National Council of State Legislatures shows that it isn't just "the politics at hand" that is creating the roadblocks on the path to end Horse Slaughter. Every member of Congress can co-sponsor the bill but if it's money in the pocket back home and the "Money $speaks," these same co-sponsors will vote no. When it comes right down to it, re-election is more important than "doing the right--and the HUMANE--thing."

Ticks me off, but once a weak person manages to get elected and then samples the goodies at the public trough--and gets a taste of power and becomes a legend in his/her own mind--all concern for the constituency goes out the window.

Argh.

good news re power restoration. (hey, is the opposite of power outage, power innage, haha!?)

Racing query - Was Peppers Pride supposed to run today? any news re that?

####### jen - more info re Ten O'Clock Scholar, may not be as seriously injured as you thought.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=31553.3

Walmac Farm breed now pay later plan

Sunday Break stands at Walmac, and he the sire of Sunday Match the horse Ron Charles, Santa Anita Park president, just saved from Slaughter.

looks like Peppers Pride's race will be on TVG, channel 602 on DirecTV, coming up in the near future, didn't catch time -

18 minutes to the featured (1th) race at Sunland Park where Peppers Pride will be going for 19 consecutive wins in an undefeated career . . . holding breath . . .

####Peppers Pride going for 19th win in 19 trys at Sunland Park. Being shown on TVG. Post time 17 min. She is pp #6 Track FAST.
Go Pepper.....be safe and come home with a win and then maybe you retire and make little peppers
in the future. Love you, girl. Please be safe.
Ellie az

Hiya, FsOB! Hard to believe that the weekend is winding to a close. Brent's mother is here from NH due to the power outages in northern New England. However, Brent is en route to Las Vegas for a conference of some sort. He thought that NV would be super warm and balmy but apparently that isn't the case right now.

I wish each of you "ACN". I agree with Maribel that it would be so awesome if we could all be together at the holidays. The FsOB: we get it! Peace, RMH

#### To Kate: Sorry to read that Zach had pus accumulating in a lymph node. Please know that I keep him in my thoughts and hope he is feeling more comfortable.
To Margie: Please tell Lucky that my Siberian Husky welcomes him to the virtual pack! She got a nice walk today and is now recumbent on the sofa in our home office.
To Jonna: Please know that I am with you in spirit, Jonna. Chip sounded like an incredible person who meant so much to you.
To Renee, my sympathies upon your uncle's passing. Was he your Mother's brother, Renee?
To Maribel: Let's hope that Hans and you get some answers this week. I am truly sorry that his work-up seems to be such a protracted process.
To anyone who may be talking with Nancy in CT this week, please let her know that we miss her here. Thanks! ####

Margie in NM, winds here in Lubbock 50MPH but is 70 degrees. Yes, Lucky must have a little huskey in him. Glad to hear he is happy and enjoys the snow. He is such a sweet boy.

Happy Weekend FOBs
I'm tempted to say "Merry Christmas" too. I'm in PA with the family and we had our Christmas dinner today. Turkey, ham and all the rest. Hours of work, hours of cleanup, but lots of good food. I'm heading back to the sunshine state late tomorrow. I'll catch up with things at ABR then. I hope you are all well!!

Janice
A forever devoted to Kaiser FOB

Peppers Pride's race now.

She won

yippee! 19 in a row without a defeat! She came from 4th to win by 5 lenghts! Became a millionaire with this one.

Wow Isn't she something? Congratulations, Peppers Pride!!

From Lin/ EPONA Horse Rescue

"I have recently learned of 8 horses in my area that a local broker has purchased and a k/b will be picking up and shipping to Mexico on Dec. 19. I have one week only to raise the funds to save these eight horses. I am having to pay for quarantine as we are full at Epona and no Quarantine room at Epona for more than one(Fonzi has that slot.. Transport will be 500 for the group

Here are the horses. Bail Quarantine

10 year old stallion, 16.1 halter broke and gentle, $850 250
was broke to ride when younger..
13 year old stallion never handled but sweet $700 250
22 year old quarter type mare bred due in feb $500 250
8 yr old draft mare 17 hands preg $800 250
16 year old t/b mare preg early spring $450 250
12 year old chestnot mare exposed in july $500 250
2 yr old b/s paint mare never handled $250 250
2 yr old cremello filly $350 250

Can we do this total to save and need to raise asap 6500 the stallions bail does include gelding
I will get further information and photos soon

Paypal eponahorserescue@msn.com note for the 8 in trouble
snail mail
Epona Horse Rescue
PO Box 2618
Kearney Ne 68848
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So grateful power is being restored in the country....what a damned mess....scary for peeps with little ones and a diminishing wood pile.

Thank God for power companies from all over pitch in and help one another. People CAN be amazing. Hell, look at the FoBs: lol.
xxoo:
COURAGE

Hi Everyone,
I'm just popping in to let you all know that we lost a horse her name was Summer, she had an obstruction in her intestines. When I got to the rescue today, a newbie Leader was choaking, Shannon and I helped the vet and he is comfortable tonight and cute as a button.
Off to bed to get some rest another trying day.
YEA a new week tomorrow.

Oh ya, I got kicked in the butt by Amber, she spun around and got me good. HAHA ouch

I love you Barbaro! Smooch.

Love to you all.

Thanks Alex.

###Sadly, Ten Oclock Scholar had a broken shoulder and was euthanized Sunday.

Karaoke Jeannie was also euthanized, different race. All on the same thread CJaffe posted above.

I hate this.

Hiya, FsOB! Yes, it is Monday. I just read that the Nat'l Council of State Legislators is hoping that Congress will support humane horse slaughter. As Barbi said in her e-mail, we'll have our work cut out for us!

Wishing everyone a safe & productive Monday. Peace, RMH

#### To Janice: I hope that your visit with the fam up in PA was great. Denny & Marshmallow will be so glad to have you at home again. ####

To Wendy, there is a lot of icky stuff just prior to my posting this AM. Time to get out the spam-buster!

##
Renee,

Good morning; very sorry to hear about your girl Summer, and hope today finds the new boy feeling much better....

Fran