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    Barbaro Updates: 785

    updates are now here.

    Update 4537: Superfecta here, with your regular weekly update.

    While on paper this past weekend's three-year-old races look like perfect examples of budding stars beating up on lesser competition, all three of those winning favorites (or near-favorites) got to face a little adversity - not a bad thing at this point in their respective careers.

    Stardom Bound ran her usual come-from-behind race (demonstrating she didn't magically lose all her conditioning at the stroke of midnight on January 1st, which does seem to happen to some fillies), but she had more than a little traffic trouble coming through the stretch. Mike Smith (or Mr. Chantal Sutherland, to use the Green But Game Google Power Word of the Day) never seemed particularly concerned that she might be in trouble, and it looked as though he eased her through to victory once that opening appeared - she still looked quite fresh in the winner's circle. Whether we will see her against the boys next is still up in the air - Bobby Frankel suggests the Santa Anita Oaks is a more likely spot. I'd like to see her win both races, like a certain other grey filly from the California circuit. Stardom Bound's Beyer wasn't anything particularly exciting, but I like Alan's analysis of it and I know she's capable of posting a 100+ Beyer, so let's wait and see what the next move is (and let's hope it's not simply to the barn of Rick Dutrow as Bill Christie suggests).

    Down in Louisiana, Friesan Fire demonstrated that he was quite capable of handling a large field in the Risen Star (more shades of 1988?) and that his Lecomte victory was no fluke. He's even making headlines in Australia, where his dam, Bollinger, was a Group 1 Classic winner trained by Gai Waterhouse, and his grand-dam, Bint Marscay, set one of the fastest winning times in the history of the Golden Slipper. Trainer Larry Jones is certainly loaded this year - consider that Friesan Fire is still considered his second Derby choice behind Old Fashioned, who makes his 2009 bow next Monday (and more on that later in the week).

    Finally, we're going back to Cali - I may still be irked at Pioneerof the Nile's name (and I think his sire, Empire Maker, was incredibly over-rated as a racehorse - although the jury is still out on his stud abilities), but there was nothing to dislike in the way he handled himself in the Robert B. Lewis. I also liked what I saw of runner-up Papa Clem - I'm looking forward to seeing more of him as well as we wend our merry way to Kentucky in May.

    On the whole, it seems this year's crop of three-year-olds has a lot more to like about it than last year's installment - here's hoping they stay healthy and sound and continue to keep the excitement coming.

    Update 4536: The weather was a little damp this morning at Oaklawn Park. But still warm. We had a short morning, as we had quite a few workers yesterday. I had five sets. All mine galloped nicely. At one stage I was galloping by Larry Jones and I asked him about his opinion of Fair Hill. Positive for sure. After I had finished I met up with Mary Rampellini, who covers Oaklawn Park for the Daily Racing Form. She took me up to the press box where the clockers were busy overseeing the few horses that were working later this morning. A fun visit, and we talked about Clever Allemont. One of his major victories was the Southwest Stakes, which is coming up this weekend!

    Update 4535: Alex Brown Racing is sponsoring a $1,000 YouTube contest, the details of which are here: YouTube Horse Slaughter Contest.
    The hope is that many will take on the challenge of producing a short piece on their perspective of the horse slaughter issue. For background information we are asking contestants to read the essay: on Horse Slaughter that deconstructs the issue in detail. You can reinforce ideas from the essay, agree with them, disagree with them and so forth.

    Please consider entering the contest. Ask your friends to enter. Ask your friends to help you with the video. And have fun contributing content for this very important issue.

    Here is the eleventh e-mail sent out to the ABR Facebook Group: Jockeys, Tice, Smoke til Dawn, Siphon City, Codfather, Windofthestorm, Lucky Tamerlane Rising, Stardom Bound, ABR $1,000 YouTube Contest.

    And please keep calling.

    Comments

    Happy Birthday to FOB John K in NY !!

    Posted by: Harriette Brillianthawk at February 10, 2009 11:51 AM

    Hiya, FsOB! I echo Harriette's birthday greeting to John K in NY.

    May everyone have a safe & productive Tuesday and keep fighting the good fight in memory of Barbaro. Lovely notes were posted last PM in remembrance of Windchill's passing. Here's to a world where no human or animal dies from the want of food or shelter! Peace, RMH

    #### To Margie, thanks for the uupdate about Lucky, Charlene (AKA Monkey), & the Huskies! ####

    Posted by: Robyn Hoffmann at February 10, 2009 12:01 PM

    Love to Barbaro Thanks Alex

    Posted by: jane at February 10, 2009 12:47 PM

    Happy Tuesday everyone!

    I will add my birthday wishes for John (FOB Kentucky).

    I hope we get a good Maia update. I will post as soon as I hear anything.

    Janice
    A forever devoted to Kaiser FOB

    Posted by: janicefromflorida at February 10, 2009 12:52 PM

    Good Morning Barbaro & Little Windchill and all the equines in heaven... Have a safe & Blessed day.

    Posted by: dv/from pa at February 10, 2009 12:59 PM

    Feb. 10 Cherokee Devotional [sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk with her added note below]

    Happy Birthday to FOB John K in NY !!!


    Great people from over the years have known the wisdom of taking time to set their minds adrift. They seem to sit idly on the sidelines--but they are fishing in their minds for solutions rather than thinking only about problems.

    Creative work has always resulted from silent and deep thought. Physical weariness will disappear when the mind is allowed to ramble and rest.

    Knowledge comes from study and observation, but wisdom comes in the quiet times--and particularly when time is made for a da nv to-u ga na s dv which means "the sweet Spirit."


    The ground says, "It is the Great Spirit that placed me here."

    Young Chief
    Cayuse,1855

    Posted by: CJaffe at February 10, 2009 1:26 PM

    Happy Birthday, John, and best wishes for a happy, healthy and perhaps prosperous year ahead!

    Posted by: Nancy Naughty Nutmegger at February 10, 2009 1:47 PM

    ####
    Happy Birthday Mr. John....and thank you from all of us, horses and animals...for all your hard work.

    Posted by: joan roya at February 10, 2009 1:58 PM

    Current list of all 84 cosponsors - alphabetically (from thomas.gov as of 2/10/09.)

    EVERYONE - please check this list of current cosponsors of HR 503 - if your Rep is on this list, you can breathe a sigh of relief and go on to our new target list. If your Rep is NOT on this list, pls contact him/her seeking cosponsorship of HR 503.

    As of 2/10/09, per Thomas.gov -

    H.R.503
    Title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption.
    Sponsor: Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] (introduced 1/14/2009) Cosponsors (84)
    Latest Major Action: 1/14/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
    --------------------------------------------------
    COSPONSORS(84), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)

    Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [NY-5] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Baird, Brian [WA-3] - 2/4/2009
    Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] - 1/26/2009
    Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-28] - 1/27/2009
    Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Bilirakis, Gus M. [FL-9] - 1/28/2009
    Rep Bishop, Timothy H. [NY-1] - 1/26/2009
    Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-45] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. [SC-1] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Capps, Lois [CA-23] - 2/4/2009
    Rep Capuano, Michael E. [MA-8] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Castle, Michael N. [DE] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Cohen, Steve [TN-9] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Courtney, Joe [CT-2] - 1/26/2009
    Rep Cummings, Elijah E. [MD-7] - 1/14/2009
    Rep DeFazio, Peter A. [OR-4] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Delahunt, William D. [MA-10] - 1/14/2009
    Rep DeLauro, Rosa L. [CT-3] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Diaz-Balart, Mario [FL-25] - 2/4/2009
    Rep Dicks, Norman D. [WA-6] - 1/27/2009
    Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-24] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Gerlach, Jim [PA-6] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Green, Al [TX-9] - 1/27/2009
    Rep Grijalva, Raul M. [AZ-7] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Gutierrez, Luis V. [IL-4] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Hall, John J. [NY-19] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Hinchey, Maurice D. [NY-22] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Holt, Rush D. [NJ-12] - 1/28/2009
    Rep Inglis, Bob [SC-4] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] - 1/26/2009
    Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] - 1/14/2009
    Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Kirk, Mark Steven [IL-10] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Klein, Ron [FL-22] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Kucinich, Dennis J. [OH-10] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Lance, Leonard [NJ-7] - 1/26/2009
    Rep Langevin, James R. [RI-2] - 2/4/2009
    Rep Levin, Sander M. [MI-12] - 1/26/2009
    Rep Lewis, John [GA-5] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] - 1/26/2009
    Rep LoBiondo, Frank A. [NJ-2] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Lowey, Nita M. [NY-18] - 1/27/2009
    Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] - 1/14/2009
    Rep McCarthy, Carolyn [NY-4] - 1/14/2009
    Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] - 1/14/2009
    Rep McGovern, James P. [MA-3] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Miller, George [CA-7] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Mitchell, Harry E. [AZ-5] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Moore, Gwen [WI-4] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Moran, James P. [VA-8] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Murphy, Patrick J. [PA-8] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Murtha, John P. [PA-12] - 1/26/2009
    Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 1/26/2009
    Rep Nadler, Jerrold [NY-8] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Peters, Gary C. [MI-9] - 1/27/2009
    Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Rahall, Nick J., II [WV-3] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Rooney, Thomas J. [FL-16] - 1/27/2009
    Rep Rothman, Steven R. [NJ-9] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [MD-2] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Ryan, Tim [OH-17] - 2/4/2009
    Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [VA-3] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Shea-Porter, Carol [NH-1] - 2/4/2009
    Rep Sherman, Brad [CA-27] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Sutton, Betty [OH-13] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Van Hollen, Chris [MD-8] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [FL-20] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Watson, Diane E. [CA-33] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Weiner, Anthony D. [NY-9] - 1/26/2009
    Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Whitfield, Ed [KY-1] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Wu, David [OR-1] - 1/14/2009
    Rep Young, C.W. Bill [FL-10] - 1/14/2009

    Posted by: CJaffe at February 10, 2009 2:10 PM

    Strategy for Week of Feb. 9, 2009 - available via hotlink Alex posted up top ("keep calling") and here:

    http://forums.prospero.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=33491.1

    Target Lists and List of Current Cosponsors of HR 503, will be updated on a daily basis. For yr convenience - Am posting the target list here, and the current list of 84 cosponsors, is in my last post.

    crossposting from the DB, Deb & Shelley's AAHS strategy post:

    Anti Slaughter Issues: US - STRATEGY FOR WEEK OF FEB. 9

    Great news......as of the beginning of this week, we have 84 co-sponsors for HR503!! Our goal for this week is to reach 100 co-sponsors. To achieve this goal, we will continue with the following plan. Please check back to this post daily. We will be removing names as they sign on to co-sponsor so this thread should be current every day.

    The strategy now is to gain co-sponsors for HR 503, the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equity Cruelty Act of 2009. Please call upon your own Representatives if they have not yet co-sponsored HR 503. To find the current co-sponsors go to: www.thomas.gov and search by Bill number HR503. You can then click on co-sponsors.

    Once you have called your own Representative, the plan is to start with those co-sponsors of HR 6598 that have not yet signed on. Following is a list of these Representatives. As they co-sponsor, their name will be removed from this list.

    Co-sponsors of 2008 Bill 6598 who have not yet signed to 2009 Bill HR503: [note from CJ - the date listed by each Rep's name, is the date that Rep signed on to cosponsor 6598 last year.]

    Rep Abercrombie, Neil [HI-1] - 9/8/2008
    Phone: 202-225-2726 Fax: 202-225-4580

    Rep Arcuri, Michael A. [NY-24] - 9/25/2008
    Phone: 202-225-3665 Fax: 202-225-1891

    Rep Blumenauer, Earl [OR-3] - 9/8/2008
    Phone: 202-225-4811 Fax: 202-225-8941

    Rep Brown, Corrine [FL-3] - 9/8/2008
    Phone: 202-225-0123 Fax: 202-225-2256

    Rep Clay, Wm. Lacy [MO-1] - 9/25/2008
    Phone: 202-225-2406 Fax: 202-226-3717

    Rep Cleaver, Emanuel [MO-5] - 9/16/2008
    Phone: 202-225-4535 Fax: 202-225-4403

    Rep Davis, Danny K. [IL-7] - 9/8/2008
    Phone: 202-225-5006 Fax: 202-225-5641

    Rep Doyle, Michael F. [PA-14] - 9/8/2008
    Phone: 202-225-2135 Fax: 202-225-3084

    Rep Ellison, Keith [MN-5] - 9/9/2008
    Phone: 202-225-4755 Fax: 202-225-4886

    Rep Engel, Eliot L. [NY-17] - 7/31/2008
    Phone :202-225-2464 Fax: 202-225-5513

    Rep Eshoo, Anna G. [CA-14] - 9/22/2008
    Phone: 202-225-8104 Fax: 202-225-8890

    Rep Farr, Sam [CA-17] - 9/25/2008
    Phone: 202-225-2861 Fax: 202-225-6791

    Rep Fattah, Chaka [PA-2] - 11/19/2008
    Phone: 202.225.4001 Fax: 202-225-5392

    Rep Frank, Barney [MA-4] - 9/25/2008
    Phone: 202-225-5931 Fax: 202-225-0182

    Rep Giffords, Gabrielle [AZ-8] - 7/31/2008
    Phone: 202-225-2542 Fax: 202-225-0378

    Rep Harman, Jane [CA-36] - 12/9/2008
    Phone: 202-225-8220 Fax: 202-226-7290

    Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] - 9/10/2008
    Phone: 202-225-4906 Fax: 202-225-4987

    Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] - 9/9/2008
    Phone: 202-225-8885 Fax: 202-226-1477

    Rep Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [GA-4] - 9/10/2008
    Phone: 202-225-1605 Fax: 202-226-0691

    Rep Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [MI-13] - 9/26/2008
    Phone: 202-225-2261 Fax: 202-225-5730

    Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] - 9/9/2008
    Phone: 202-225-2661 Fax: 202-225-9817

    Rep Lynch, Stephen F. [MA-9] - 9/15/2008
    Phone: 202-225-8273 Fax: 202-225-3984

    Rep Matsui, Doris O. [CA-5] - 9/24/2008
    Phone: 202-225-7163 Fax: 202-225-0566

    Rep McCollum, Betty [MN-4] - 9/10/2008
    Phone: 202-225-6631 Fax: 202-225-1968

    Rep Mollohan, Alan B. [WV-1] - 9/15/2008
    Phone: 202-225-4172 Fax: 202-225-7564

    Rep Moore, Dennis [KS-3] - 9/10/2008
    Phone: 202-225-2865 Fax: 202-225-2807

    Rep Neal, Richard E. [MA-2] - 9/16/2008
    Phone: 202-225-5601 Fax: 202-225-8112

    Rep Norton, Eleanor Holmes [DC] - 9/25/2008
    Phone: 202-225-8050 Fax: 202-225-3002

    Rep Olver, John W. [MA-1] - 9/16/2008
    Phone: 202-225-5335 Fax: 202-226-1224

    Rep Pallone, Frank, Jr. [NJ-6] - 9/26/2008
    Phone: 202-225-4671 Fax: 202-225-9665

    Rep Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [NJ-8] - 9/22/2008
    Phone: 202-225-5751 Fax: 202-225-5782

    Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] - 9/8/2008
    Phone: 202-225-3931 Fax: 202-225-5620

    Rep Roybal-Allard, Lucille [CA-34] - 10/3/2008
    Phone: 202-225-1766 Fax: 202-226-0350

    Rep Schmidt, Jean [OH-2] - 9/8/2008
    Phone: 202-225-3164 Fax: 202-225-1992

    Rep Solis, Hilda L. [CA-32] - 9/22/2008
    Phone: 202-225-5464 Fax: 202-225-5467

    Rep Stark, Fortney Pete [CA-13] - 9/8/2008
    Phone: 202-225-5065 Fax: 202-226-3805

    Rep Tauscher, Ellen O. [CA-10] - 9/8/2008
    Phone: 202-225-1880 Fax: 202-225-5914

    Rep Tierney, John F. [MA-6] - 9/16/2008
    Phone: 202-225-8020 Fax: 202-225-5915

    Rep Towns, Edolphus [NY-10] - 9/8/2008
    Phone: 202-225-5936 Fax: 202-225-1018

    Rep Tsongas, Niki [MA-5] - 9/8/2008
    Phone: 202-225-3411 Fax: 202-226-0771

    Rep Welch, Peter [VT] - 9/24/2008
    Phone: 202-225-4115 Fax: 202-225-5974

    Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] - 9/25/2008
    Phone: 202-225-2452 Fax: 202-225-2455

    Rep Wittman, Robert J. [VA-1] - 9/25/2008
    Phone: 202-225-4261 Fax: 202-225-4382

    FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE - You can use this toll-free number 800-828-0498 and ask for a legislator by name (or ask for extension, last 5 numbers of legislator's office phone)

    This list will be friends of the anti slaughter legislation so they should be the easiest to approach without going into a lot of detail. We will be editing this list daily as people sign on.....so please check this post each day. And we will start a new thread with current lists each week.


    Please Note: We have started a separate thread titled “State Action Needed”. Several States have introduced their own legislation to allow horse slaughter. These states need our help, to keep this from happening. Please pass the word!!

    Remember, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE.....Let it be heard.

    Shelley and Deb

    Americans Against Horse Slaughter
    americansagainsthorseslaughter.com

    Debra, WI - Americans Against Horse Slaughter

    Posted by: CJaffe at February 10, 2009 2:12 PM

    Happy Birthday to John K.

    Thanks for the lists, Ceej.

    Snow is flying today. And I am thankful I have the day off.

    Posted by: MargieinNM at February 10, 2009 2:27 PM

    Happy Birthday, John!

    Posted by: Cheryl Jones, one of the Americans Against Horse Slaughter at February 10, 2009 3:45 PM

    ######### Margie in NM - did you get the impt info I emailed to you and a number of others last night? re what needs doing in a number of States? Pls let me know if you didn't! and anybody else who'd like some links to facilitate the our fight against the Seven Sneaky States that are making noises about opening HS within their borders.

    JUST NOTICED an email came in from Lenny Hall, who just sent out the one I'm referring to - so anybody on Lenny's lists has what I sent out last night. Anybody else wanting a copy - pls email me potlucky@sbcglobal.net and I will forward said message to you. (It includes links and I can't bluelink so not posting here.)

    Posted by: CJaffe at February 10, 2009 4:25 PM

    Ceej, I DID get the email. Thanks.

    Posted by: MargieinNM at February 10, 2009 4:29 PM

    ####### not horse-related - SAVE THE WOLVES

    ...there is no end to what we can do...

    If you take a few minutes off from the horses, the wolves could use a little help from their friends . . .

    crossposting excerpts from the DB

    http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=33564.1

    sharing email from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) nrdc.org

    [note - pls close up spaces; action/forwarding hotlinks available at the DB post noted above]

    action link to sign Citizens Petition -

    http: //www. nrdconline.org/campaign/wolf_protection?qp_source=wolf1feb09

    link for forwarding to your contacts

    http: //www. nrdconline.org/campaign/wolf_protection/forward
    ----------------------

    On Tue, 2/10/09, NRDC Action Fund wrote:

    Subject: Obama Gives Wolves a Reprieve: Help Make It Permanent

    Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 9:51 AM

    Help Close the Book on Eight Years of Bush Wolf-Killing Policies

    It would be a brand-new day for wolves -- if we can convince Interior Secretary Salazar to reverse the Bush Administration’s wolf-killing policies.

    Please send a Citizen Petition to Save Wolves. Just a few clicks could help save hundreds of wolves from slaughter.

    Dear C.,

    The fate of Yellowstone's wolves is hanging in the balance right now.

    Hundreds of wolves got a last-minute reprieve when President Obama put a freeze on Bush's midnight rule that would have stripped wolves in the Northern Rockies of their endangered species protection -- leaving them vulnerable to mass killing.

    But this "stay of execution" is only temporary, pending review by the new Interior Secretary.

    Now we must rush into action -- and convince Interior Secretary Salazar to reverse Bush's deadly policy and maintain strong federal protection for wolves.

    Please make your own voice heard. Send your Citizen Petition to Save Wolves to the Interior Secretary now.

    We must act swiftly. Although scientific evidence is on our side -- and the Interior Secretary has pledged to rely on sound science when managing wildlife -- these wolves have formidable enemies.

    Idaho has declared that it wants no wolves in the state whatsoever -- and has a plan that could kill more than half of its approximately 700 wolves. The governor has already boasted, "I'm prepared to bid for that first ticket to shoot a wolf myself." Under the state's cruel plan, even wolf pups could be killed.

    The wolves of Wyoming and Montana face similar adversaries. And in Yellowstone, wolf populations are plummeting as wolf pups die of a yet-to-be determined disease.

    Clearly, the plight of the gray wolf is so dire that we can't afford to stand by and assume the Interior Department will automatically do the right thing.

    That's why the NRDC Action Fund is launching a brand-new public mobilization campaign. We need to make sure that Interior Secretary Salazar fully understands that the American people want these magnificent animals protected by the Endangered Species Act.

    So please send in your Citizen Petition to Save Wolves right now. Even if you've spoken up for the wolves many times in the past, this is a new day.

    With the Obama Administration in office, we have a chance to close the book on eight years of relentless attacks on wolves in the Northern Rockies -- and write a new chapter in one of the most successful wildlife recovery efforts in history.

    Sincerely,

    Frances Beinecke
    President
    NRDC Action Fund

    P.S. Just a few clicks could save hundreds of wolves from slaughter. It's a historic opportunity to stand up for our country's wildlife -- and you can do it right from your computer, so please add your name to our Citizen Petition to Save Wolves today.

    The NRDC Action Fund is the 501(c)(4) affiliate of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

    Posted by: CJaffe at February 10, 2009 4:50 PM

    *** For Jonna ***

    http://www.tbfriends.com/

    Tuesday, February 10th... We never research racing tattoos, because who cares anyway? But the little white gelding who came from the feed lot in Wilton is personality plus. I reached into my pocket and there he was. I was leaving in my truck, and he runs up to say goodbye. Late at night I open the back door to let a cat out, and the little white gelding says hello. Who knows how long he had been waiting there?

    Horse killer Manny Phelps says the little white gelding is named Swing Till Dawn, but this is not possible, because Swing Till Dawn was a stallion. So I figure this is his son, and I would still like to know his registered name. But the little white gelding has dark spots on his lip, and I am almost certain Lincoln was president when the tattoo was applied. Not even a magnifying glass helps.

    The feed lot in Wilton had 6 older thoroughbred geldings, and 4 of them were gray. Senior citizens, and all with racing tattoos. Horse killer Manny Phelps says a little old lady had these 6 on a small pasture, and they were her pets. The little old lady ran out of hay, no money in the kettle, so she called an auction company. The auction company sent horse killer Manny Phelps. The little old lady said make sure their deaths are painless.

    Horse killer Manny Phelps asks the little old lady, you ever see a horse butchered alive? Sure looks painful to me.

    And there those 6 stood, the feed lot in Wilton, and you can easily tell they were pets. Bumping and shoving to get close, hoping for a treat. Hoping for a ride out of there. Another gray is taller, with small tumors on his neck. He keeps his eyes closed and sighs as I touch him. The tall gelding looks to have an R tattoo, which means he was born in 1990. All 6 are in decent shape. A small dark bay is lame, and there is a pulse above his coronet, so we are talking abscess.

    I have bought horses from horse killer Manny Phelps for almost 5 years now. He is going to want $300.00 for each of the 6, and with shipping this comes to more than two thousand dollars.

    In my wallet $265.00, money from Jessica and Greg who you see below. I went to the feed lot in Wilton to rescue a fresh from the race track gelding with a bowed tendon. The 6 pets were blocking my path.

    Horse killer Manny Phelps has an ice chest. Coke, Pepsi, Corona beer, and green Gatorade. I take a Gatorade. On my little phone I start calling friends. Not only is money needed, but also space. My ranch has bulging fences, and a No Vacancy sign lit high in the sky. The only way we can save these 6 old geldings is to split them up.

    Horse killer Manny Phelps says give him $250.00 for the fresh race horse with a bowed tendon.

    I ask how much for the 6 old geldings? Horse killer Manny Phelps says lets make a deal. His exact words:

    On that shitty website of yours I want you to write Manny Phelps is a good guy. I want you to write Manny Phelps provides a service to horses. Killing them in Canada is better than starving them in California. And quit telling everybody I am illegal. Soon I will be an American just like you. Write this, and you can have those 6 for free.

    The little white gelding in our yard is now named Val, for Valentine. He has a new home with friends in Clear Lake. The race horse with a bowed tendon is currently munching on breakfast in one of our round pens. The remaining 5 older geldings are with their new families. Two were able to stay together, including the lame dark bay.

    We have so much to be thankful for. Horrible times for horses, yet good hearted families say sure, bring us one more.

    As I was leaving the feed lot in Wilton, horse killer Manny Phelps says give him two dollars. Huh? He wants two dollars for the green Gatorade.

    Big congratulations to Cyrenna in Colorado, the new owner of Red Avenue. Our vet Lisa begins work on coggins papers.

    We are 33 degrees. Home is where the crockpot is. Or did you say crackpot? Val and Misty, standing together outside my window. The Beatles on the oldies station...

    Joe

    Recent adoptions include:

    Greg, his wife Jessica, and their friend Jen came to adopt two horses. Greg and Jessica have a beautiful place in Placerville.

    Top Left: Jessica and Jen with the tall gelding Clever Commander. Jessica calls him Bentley.

    Top Right: In the wind Greg and Jessica load Imsomadatmyself, and they call her Maddie.

    Bottom Left: He has only been gone for two days, and we miss him like crazy. Vintage Press goes home with Kelly, and what a nice horse he is.

    Bottom Right: Winds and blue skies begin to dry us out, but more rain for later this week.

    Posted by: kathyb at February 10, 2009 5:50 PM

    wow Joe really got me today - what a story about KB Manny Phelps - I can't get over this one.

    Posted by: CJaffe at February 10, 2009 6:06 PM

    Hello fellow FOBs,thank you all for birthday greetings,we are all here because of the Great Barbaro,i will always remember him for his short life which has meant so much to all of us & what he has accomplished for the horses & all the other animals he has saved,
    John K Barbaro fan forever.& a Great life for Nicanor/Lentanor what ever they do on the track.they are Big Bs family.Royalty in the horse world.

    Posted by: John K at February 10, 2009 6:18 PM

    Hay, JohnK...Happy Birthday...may this trip around the sun make all your wishes come true...enjoy your day.

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea (Lyn Gilbert)

    Posted by: Padme A'Tea (Lyn Gilbert) at February 10, 2009 6:44 PM

    Happy birthday to you, John K., and many more.
    Best wishes :>)

    Posted by: Bobbie B. at February 10, 2009 7:11 PM

    ####
    Well...we must of witness another miracle with Joe and tb friends...Manny Phelps...having a heart?????? this time..

    Please fax, call, email...please...we have alot on our plate...but we can do this...we can stop horse slaughter and transportation across the borders...

    Please read the db...and if all possible in any way possible...please help.

    Remember our Fallen Angels, the ones suffering human or animal, our wildlife, and always our loving family...we live in a wonderful house..Barbaro's house.

    Have a nice day.

    ###
    Alex...thank you for always being here for us.
    Tim and Fair Hill...thank you.

    and our Fallen Angels...we are here.

    Posted by: joan roya at February 10, 2009 8:03 PM

    Eight Belles, ,
    Your not FORGOTTEN EITHER, prayers to you too
    You will always be remembered too.. for your brilliant race, you'll aways be a winner in my heart... what a shame...

    Posted by: dv/from pa at February 10, 2009 8:08 PM

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

    All, All All So Glowing

    La Ville Rouge...........Your Wings Of Love In
    Many Beautiful Rainbows...........

    The Most So, So So Beautiful Rainbow Birthdays

    Angel John..........Glowing Rainbows..........
    Clever Allemont..........In Hearts..........

    So, So So Special Prayers

    Maia...........God's Love For You..........

    God's Glowing Angel In The Sky

    Angel Windchill...........

    The Angels Of Love

    Angel Lou Ann, Angel Barb AZ, Chunky And Punky
    And 153 And Petunia, Angel Padme A'Tea, Angel
    Nancy In Ct., Angel Maribel, Angel Equine Heaven,
    Angel Lynne, Angel Linda, Angel Sue, Angel Harriette, Angel Debbie LA............Your Angelic Hearts Of Love............

    The Wings Of Prayer

    Angel Maribel, Angel Hans, Angel Mary S. And Angel Sherman, Angel Tammie And Angel Chessie,
    Angel Sherry And Amigo And Angel Chico, Angel
    Lynne And Angel Murphy, Angel Sue And Meg And
    Angel Princz, Angel Linda And Angel Tomka And
    Angel Dom And Angel Piper, Angel Margie MN And
    Lucky And Charlene, Angel Barz AZ, Chunky And
    Punky And 153 And Petunia, Angel Harriette And
    Jackson Browne And Angel Mike And Angel Boone,
    Angel Robyn And Angel Brent, Angel Renee, Angel
    C.J., Angel Adam La Costa And Angel Lisa And
    Angel Dawn, Angel Sandra And Chief, Angel Laurie
    H. And Angel Bart, Angel Barb And Starine And
    Angel Nala, Angel Janice And Angel Denny And
    Angel Kaiser And Krimpet, Angel Padme A'Tea And
    Angel Ravi, Angel Lorraine And Angel Coby, Angel Lisa Leach And Angel Phoenix, Angel Lucky, Angel
    Baird, Zack, Maia, Angel Stephanie, Angel Rob, Angel Tony, Angel Momo, Angel Anne And Angel
    Terry Brennan, Angel Cheryl Jones, Angel Otherlyn
    Angel Skyler, Angel Cheryl G. And Angel Reggie,
    Angel Magic Flute, Angel Wanderin Boy, Angel Peter O., Angel Indyanne, Big Brown, Angel Joe
    And Angel Cathy, Angel Tim And Angel Penny, Our
    Angel Horses, Our Angel Rescues, Our Angel Connections, Angels Mr. & Mrs. Roy Jackson,
    Nicanor And Lentanor "Angels Of Divine Hope",
    Angel Mr. Michael Matz, Angel Edgar, Angel Dr.
    Dean Richardson "The Wizard Of Oz" And Staff
    "Glinda", Angel Peter, Angel Eduardo, Barbaro's
    Angels..........God's Love For You.........From
    His Glowing Heart Of Love.........To Your Angelic
    Hearts Of Love...........Angel Barbaro And His
    Angel Frens Are With You.........Their Wings Of
    Love.........Your Angels Are With You..........
    Glowing Hearts In The Sky...........

    Our Sacred Journey In Rainbows

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

    Angels Among Us..........

    Our Sacred Treasures In Rainbows

    Our Angel Horses
    Our Angel Pets
    God's Divine Love And Companionship
    Barbaro's Angels
    Barbaro's Rainbow..........

    Glowing...........

    Seek And Ye Shall Find In Rainbows

    God's Divine Blessings For You Angels
    Beautiful Visions
    Beautiful Creations
    Beautiful Signs Of Hope
    Divine Belief..........

    The Seeds Of Wonder........

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

    Affirmed

    Posted by: Dee Mirich at February 10, 2009 8:51 PM

    Dee is our pot of gold at the end of all the rainbows she creates to honor the horses and the FOBs!

    Posted by: Nancy Naughty Nutmegger at February 10, 2009 9:09 PM

    Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Judy Scott-Ont And Angel Taffy And Angel Jonna And Heart
    And Angel Jessie And Angel Jack And Angel Chip.
    You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.........


    God's Glowing Sunshine And Golden Light........

    Affirmed

    Posted by: Dee Mirich at February 10, 2009 9:18 PM

    Please be sure to check out Alex's contest. TOO COOL.

    Posted by: Barb AZ, Chunky and Punky, AND 153, AND Petunia! at February 10, 2009 9:22 PM

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

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

    Affirmed

    Posted by: Dee Mirich at February 10, 2009 9:24 PM

    FOBS we have a generous match game of $280. left on the Help the LCC (Last Chance Corral) nurse mare thread. Any amount of donation will also get you in a raffle for a charcoal drawing of Son of Serafix - Surrab. Please help feed the babies they are very young and have lost their mothers because of greed. They need milky replacer :) Thank you and remember no donation is too small.

    help the babies here

    Posted by: Lucille Matte at February 10, 2009 9:32 PM

    Nothing says valentines day like photos and poetry

    Nicanor pic and poetry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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    Posted by: Debbie L.A. at February 10, 2009 9:39 PM

    ###John K, Happy Birthday and wishing you many more to come.

    Judy

    Posted by: Judy Scott-Ont, Canada at February 10, 2009 9:53 PM

    ####
    Very nice, Debbie.

    Posted by: Barb AZ, Chunky and Punky, AND 153, AND Petunia! at February 10, 2009 10:45 PM

    Brava to FOB Yetta, whose beautiful pictures of Nicanor are posted on his "poetry blog" today...thanks, Yetta, for being in the right place at the right time ~ you do us proud!

    Posted by: Nancy Naughty Nutmegger at February 11, 2009 1:37 AM

    Hay, FOb's!

    ###
    I love Yetta's pictures of Nicanor and I read the blog. I wrote 5 haiku in about 30 minutes and will send them in tomorrow. Writing in haiku is one of my favorite ways to write. It forces me to go to a place of absolute simplicity...last year I wrote 6 haiku for KD in 45 minutes. Its that fast, that easy...

    ###
    Angel Dee...

    you light up so many hearts with your rainbows...

    More later.

    All Love
    Padme A'Tea (Lyn Gilbert)

    Posted by: Padme A'Tea (Lyn Gilbert) at February 11, 2009 1:53 AM

    Hiya, FsOB! I keep thinking that there is a kernel of a conscience or burgeoning seed of humanity that try as he might fight against it, is beginning to emerge in Manny P. (about whom Joe Shelton wrote in the blog today). What's really weird is that while I was lighting my candle at church last Sunday in memory of Erin Brennan, that I found Manny P. coming into my consciousness. Twilight Zone, or what? Maybe someday there should be a prayer vigil here for Manny P....

    I am afraid that the Spam-buster is needed once again, Wendy. Please delete the posts, if at all possible, timed at 6:02 PM, 8:42 PM, & 11:23 PM on 02/10 and at 12:oo AM on 02/11. Your "class monitor" will appreciate it very much, Wendy.

    Wishing each of you "ACN". Peace, RMH

    #### Happy birthday to John K. in NY!
    To Janice, I hope that Maia's condition stabilized today, at the very least, or better yet that her recovery has re-started.
    Hello to Renee, I've missed seeing you here over the past few days. ####

    Posted by: Robyn Hoffmann at February 11, 2009 1:57 AM

    Please light up for Barbaro. He has slipped to fourth place. He needs only a few. Thanks, FOB's.

    Haven't heard from Fran. I will have to give her a call tomorrow.

    Posted by: Barb AZ, Chunky and Punky, AND 153, AND Petunia! at February 11, 2009 2:51 AM

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