Hiya, FsOB! Alex, thanks for the listing of the KY Derby graded stakes earnings. I must admit that I don't recall any details about the horse with the highest winnings to date! And I was surprised that Dunkirk is at # 21 in terms of earnings.

Everyone please have a great Monday (as much as that is ever possible, ha! Ha!). Alex, any updates about the status of "Babynor/Bobbeynor" would be greatly appreciated. Peace, RMH

#### To Otherlyn, I am glad that some part of the continental US had a warm Easter yesterday. While we had sun in CT & RI, it was gusty and cooler than normal.
To Laurie H.: Always a pleasure seeing you here, ma'am!
To Sandra: I hope that you and Chief had a pleasant weekend together. Did you get to see your niece yesterday? ####

Good morning!

Any North Carolinians who want to help our state anti-slaughter group please email me at:
antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net

Visit our AAHS blog for more info...

ASPCA ANTI-SLAUGHTER PETITION

This is found on the Animal Rescue Site, where I'm sure many of you visit each day to help provide free food for shelter animals. PLease take an extra few minutes after signing to leave a brief comment...

Over the weekend there were many pics of Nicanor posted on the DB. If you missed them, please go take a look.

I LOve You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Jane
And Angel Rose. The Angels Of Love..........You
Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So........You Touch
My Heart So (8) A Lot So........For Being So, So
So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth..........

Glowing Wings........

All, All All Angelic Beautiful Glowing Rainbows To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita And Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy
And Angel Rose...........

Affirmed

((((((((((((((Sandra & Chief)))))))))))))))))))

Let us know how you are doing, sweetie. We have pretty much all been on the path you're traveling.

xxoo:j
COURAGE

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Prayers to all of you...FOBS...LOVE YOU....EACH SO MUCH....

prayers for our horses and all animals....

Nice letter in the Times

Robyn, Bobbie, Jonna and all who have asked about Chief.
He had a rough weekend and I talked to his vet this morning. She said we are about at the end of the road with Chief. She did up his lasix. He is so strong willed. He comes down the hall carrying a roll of toilet paper or whatever else he can find wheezing and panting. He is worse in the mornings and especially at night. He is eating good and ready for his snacks during our nightly happy hour. He does sleep much of the day.
His vet said she will come to our house when he is put down. I would like that as he wouldnt be araid.
I want to do the right thing for him. In the last 30 years I have lost dogs from cancer, bursted main arota, etc but have never had any dealings with CHF. I dont now when it is time. I wish I knew how uncomfortable he is. He is retaining more fluid even on 5 lasix a day. I want to do right by him but dont know when it is time. All ofmy past dogs have told me but Chief just keps on eating and shreading paper and wheezing and panting while he is doing it. As I said he does sleep mst of the day now.
Thanks to all of yole for caring and for a pup noone wanted he sure has a lot of friends.

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Sandra,

Yes, Chief certainly does have a lot of friends. You are facing a very difficult decision, and I think Chief will still "tell" you. They have a way of doing that. He will let you know. Please keep us "posted" and I can set up a candle group if you want.

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Thanks for posting the petition, Nancy! I didn 't know if I would make it on here today or not. Maybe I will re-post it later today.

VERY IMPORTANT. (See post Posted by: Nancy Naughty Nutmegger at April 13, 2009 1:08 PM)

(reposting from yesterday when everyone was off enjoying their Easter feasts...)

I fully expect that some people will attack me for this, but it is tooooo important for me to ignore:

The section in quotes is an excerpt from this morning's BloodHorse blog

"At this time, I would like to remind everyone about how Keeneland works. This was discussed in the “comments” section of the last blog, but I know not everyone reads those. Yes, it is true that Keeneland’s barn area is open to the public, which is not a common thing. Think of the barns like a neighborhood…you are more than welcome to walk around the block, but please don’t go into someone’s barn without permission.

Please realize that walking into someone’s barn uninvited is like walking into someone’s house and taking things. You simply don’t do it. And petting a strange horse is like petting a strange dog; you never know how they will react. Having an open backside makes Keeneland special, and it would be a shame for them to change their policy."

(My response) In reference to the BloodHorse post, I would like to make a special plea to those Fans of Barbaro who will be blessed to attend the memorable unveiling of his statue: PLEASE let us not have any more inappropriate incidents such as have happened at past gatherings. I know that everyone is thrilled to be able to attend (as would I be if circumstances were different for me!), but sometimes overzealousness can trump proper behavior, especially in a large group situation where "mob mentality" can suddenly overtake even the most responsible, caring individuals.

Our purpose, imo, is ALWAYS to honor the memory and legacy of our beloved Big Boss Horse, not to bring shame upon him or in any way upset or annoy his connections in our eagerness to be involved.

I daresay the Fans of Barbaro would always want to be welcome guests rather than having their presence met with dread...

Posted by: Nancy Naughty Nutmegger at April 12, 2009 6:51 PM

MUNDAY JOE
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Monday, April 13th...

We recently had a horse called Easter, so yesterday a different name was needed. From the feed lot in Wilton came a dark bay thoroughbred with a racing tattoo. He is skinny and lame. Just 5 years old. Cathy and I mulled. Always liked that word. Mulled. At our front gate Jenny Hartman with Easter dessert. Delicious marble cheesecake Jenny made herself. Jenny talks about a dish she created with cheese and tater tots. And there you go. The new gelding is now named Tater Tot. We are clever in Woodland.

So Tater Tot is dewormed and vaccinated, and he dives into his Easter supper like I dive into cheesecake from Jenny. A gorgeous Sunday. Blue skies, 71 degrees, with Alicia Keys on the barn cd player. Flies arriving from Fresno. Wasps the size of a small plane. Total count is lost, but we estimate there are six thousand horses on our ranch. Several race horses at Golden Gate Fields waiting for our No Vacancy sign to come down. Three thoroughbreds at a home in foreclosure hoping we say yes. Three thoroughbreds living in terrible conditions also hoping we say yes. An old mare from a breeding farm needs a new home. A young mare has her board paid until May 1st, and then she must be gone. A lame thoroughbred gelding at a fancy ranch needs a new home by April 15th. A ranch in foreclosure wants to know, have we placed any of their thoroughbreds yet? A college student not far away, and she can no longer afford board on her gelding. The student phones to ask, would it be okay if she dropped him off in our driveway?

And then later, after dark, barn horses now listening to 95.3 on your FM dial. Horse killer Manny Phelps phones to say he has two more thoroughbred geldings, exactly like Tater Tot. Young and neglected. 35 cents a pound, plus shipping.

It is Monday, and chores are forever. Six thousand hungry horses making noise. Dave Clark Five on the oldies station. The blind mare Gracie waits for her morning banana. Extra strong hot coffee is from Starbucks. The last piece of cheesecake made by Jenny. Enjoy your spring has sprung Monday, and be sure to hug your horses. Jack Bauer only has a few hours remaining to rescue America on 24. The tension mounts. Also there is Doctor House. We love Monday night TV.

Joe

Some of this, some of that:

Top Left: Seeking The Dream was not with us long. We called him Seeker, and he gets a great new home with Marta. This is the second horse Marta has adopted from us.

Top Right: Over the weekend we were able to meet the nicest family in the world. This is Cindy, Mark and Mariel. Here they pose with Cope.

Bottom Left: Cyrenna in Colorado adopted Red Avenue, and below is their first ride together. Cyrenna writes to say Red is an angel.

Bottom Right: At least once a week there is an e-mail asking about Peanuts. When Peanuts lived on our ranch he was seriously considered for adoption by several families. Peanuts went to live with Katie, and here is a recent picture.

A young girl from Natomas phoned a few days after Peanuts had left. The girl said she would like to have Peanuts, but I had to tell her sorry, he has already been adopted. The girl was very upset.

Three weeks later the girl found her dream horse on craigslist for one dollar. I am going to share with you part of her e-mail:

Life can throw you a curve ball, but you can still hit a home run. I was so hurt when Peanuts had already found a home. My mom says fate brought me my new horse. Yesterday my mom and me were driving away and I could see him watching us. He watched us all the way down the road until we turned out of sight. He has had lots of owners and was probably wondering if I am coming back. I still think of Peanuts sometimes. But I am grateful for how things turned out. Sorry I got mad at you Joe. I love my horse so much and he loves me. Thank you for reading this.

Life can throw you a curve ball, but you can still hit a home run. There should be a t-shirt...

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"Life can throw you a curve ball, but you can still hit a home run."
I love this!

RE: Banned Suffolk Downs trainers reinstated:

At first, I thought this was a bad thing, but you really need to read the article. There is much in the article that is not in the headline. It sounds like the track has banned the right people this time. I hope they continue to monitor the situation.

"The track has since strengthened awareness of the policy by creating a standard bill of sale which spells out the policy."

I think this is more positive than the headline indicates. JMHO.

I missed posting here yesterday, so here are the Cherokee Devotionals from Harriette [Glll] Brillikanthawk for yesterday and today, along with her personal greeting yesterday.

April 12 Cherokee Devotional

On this Holy day I wish God's blessings and grace to all of you. hg


Time equalizes rivalry so that love and friendship finally have a time to bloom. But the long wait is not necessary. It can happen as soon as one person is glad because another person is glad.

Love is not dependent on deserving it. If that were so, none of us would be loved and most would be barbarians. Who we are is not what someone else made us to be--but what we thought and said we could be. Love is cultivated so that we can communicate it to each other.

Everyone makes his feast as he thinks best, to please the Great Spirit, who has the care of all created beings.

Black Hawk
Sac

April 13 Cherokee Devotional

Across the valley a thin ribbon of road rises to the rim of the horizon and disappears from sight. It looks like the edge of the world where everything stops simply because it is out of view. But other valleys, other hills, other roads exist beyond what can be seen from just one point.

What seems to be the end of the road is bend in the road. Keep going and there is a broader view, a clearer vision. The outer eye can see only so far, but the inner eye has vision without limit, We can make our views good or bad, negative or positive. What do you see from here?

As for me, I assure you I will press on, and contrary winds may blow strong in my face, yet I will go forward and never turn back.

Teedyuscung
Delaware

I missed posting here yesterday, so here are the Cherokee Devotionals from Harriette [Glll] Brillikanthawk for yesterday and today, along with her personal greeting yesterday.

April 12 Cherokee Devotional

On this Holy day I wish God's blessings and grace to all of you. hg


Time equalizes rivalry so that love and friendship finally have a time to bloom. But the long wait is not necessary. It can happen as soon as one person is glad because another person is glad.

Love is not dependent on deserving it. If that were so, none of us would be loved and most would be barbarians. Who we are is not what someone else made us to be--but what we thought and said we could be. Love is cultivated so that we can communicate it to each other.

Everyone makes his feast as he thinks best, to please the Great Spirit, who has the care of all created beings.

Black Hawk
Sac

April 13 Cherokee Devotional

Across the valley a thin ribbon of road rises to the rim of the horizon and disappears from sight. It looks like the edge of the world where everything stops simply because it is out of view. But other valleys, other hills, other roads exist beyond what can be seen from just one point.

What seems to be the end of the road is bend in the road. Keep going and there is a broader view, a clearer vision. The outer eye can see only so far, but the inner eye has vision without limit, We can make our views good or bad, negative or positive. What do you see from here?

As for me, I assure you I will press on, and contrary winds may blow strong in my face, yet I will go forward and never turn back.

Teedyuscung
Delaware

Re-posting:

Please sign this Petition from ASPCA to President Obama to end horse slaughter.

Goal: 50,000 � Progress: 33,179

Good Afternoon Barbaro

we love you...we miss you...we need you to encourage us and keep your sweet spirit among us.

Good Afternoon Family/Fans of Barbaro

Please call, fax, email..

come on family....and you silent ones...we need to designate a roll call and a national call in day...just like April 15th is tax tea party....WE NEED AMERICANS AGAINST HORSE SLAUGHTER....STAND UP PARTY.

Please read and help the db....alot going on....pick one and help....

Our rescues and all rescues sacrifice alot...their lives to dedication for the love of horses and animals....we can sacrifice too.....after all this is team work....nothing but team work...one hand helping another.

Someday the word horse slaughter will be no more...someday...the greed ones will be put to the depths of he.. and will face eternity of punishment for what they have done on this earth.

So let us put our heads together...and stand up proudly and show America and the world...THE FOBS ARE NOT GOING AWAY...WE GET IT....AND WE SHALL CONQUER AND WIN....

have a bless evening...thank each of you for all you do...

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Alex...you are a super person...thank you for all you do for us and the horses.
Tim and Fair Hill...thank you..
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Our Fallen Angels..we are here.j

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SANDRA - I'm so sorry to read that the Chiefster had a bad weekend...he obviously has the heart of a lion despite the chf...still eating, still dragging playthings around the house...and still loving his dear mama!

I pray that you both have more moments to treasure, and like so many others have said, I truly believe he will tell you when he's had enough.

((((((((((SANDRA & OUR FREN CHIEF))))))))))

It looks like Lynne already has a Candle group for Chief.

Say No to Loaded Guns in National Parks

##### BarbAZ - thanks for reposting the hotlink to sign the ASPCA Petition to tell President Obama to support the federal anti horse slaughter bill. I took action.

Now here's another thing to consider asking President Obama to do. Crossposting from the DB:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=35935.1

sharing urgent action alert email -

Action Alert from National Parks Conservation Association

http: // www.npca.org/ [close up spaces]

Tell Obama - Say No to Loaded Guns in National Parks

Take action here [close up spaces; action hotlinks at the DB post noted above]

http: // act.npca.org/campaign/gunsrule/?source=adv_hme

Dear Caroline,

We have exciting news! As you may recall, the Bush Administration put in effect last minute regulations before leaving office that allowed individuals to carry loaded, concealed guns into the parks. Park rangers, including seven former Directors of the Park Service, opposed the new rule fearing there would be increased wildlife poaching, vandalism of historic resources, and gun-related accidents. On January 6, the Association of National Park Rangers, the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees, and NPCA joined forces and filed a lawsuit to overturn the rules.

Thankfully, we were victorious! On March 19, a federal judge ruled that the process used by the Bush Administration to create the regulation was "astoundingly flawed" because they "ignored substantial information in the administrative record concerning environmental impacts." The earlier, ranger-supported, Reagan-era regulation requiring guns in parks to be unloaded and put away is again in place--at least for now.

Now the Obama Administration must tell the court by April 20 what it plans to do.

We need your help in urging President Obama to abandon the Bush regulation, which puts park resources, wildlife, and park visitors at risk!

The President needs to hear TODAY from park supporters, like you, that the commonsense Reagan regulation has been working well and strikes the right balance between respecting the rights of gun owners and protecting park resources, wildlife, and visitors. Under the ranger-supported Reagan regulation, gun owners must keep their guns unloaded and put away. Doesn't that seem reasonable? We think so too!

Don't wait. Please write President Obama today and tell him to support park rangers and abandon the Bush regulation's dangerous policy change that puts wildlife and visitors at risk. Take action!

http: // act.npca.org/campaign/gunsrule/?source=adv_hme

[or at website, http: // www.npca.org/ ]

Thank you!

Thomas C. Kiernan
President
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This message was sent to you by the National Parks Conservation Association.

E-mail us at npca@npca.org, write to us at 1300 19th Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, or call us at 800.NAT.PARK (800.628.7275).

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a happy ending....the ferral cat that I trapped is set free today...back at my office with her colony....we opened the cage.and she leaped out...

so...one down....a dozen plus to go...lol...
but like our horses...one by one....we shall see it through...

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Good news, Joan! Can I assume you never heard about the little dog?

Sandra - we are thinking of you and Chief. Your "stories" continue to bring a smile to my face - and likely, Chief's antics continue making you smile - through the very, very difficult moments, and . I have no doubt that CHIEF knows this ........ that he continues to entertain you because it is not only important to him to keep on keeping on - but .. he knows it is important for you to keep enjoying his silliness ! Bless his huge heart - such a special boy. He is, I can tell, very communicative - he will let you know when he is ready to change course ! I have no doubt that our fur-family make brilliant decisions when they need to.

Hugs to you both from us -
Sherry and AMIGO

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No Barb...I did not...and I pass the house everyday to and from work...and I think about the little dog....scared to ask?????

From drf.com

May I offer my congratulations to one of my favorite fillies, and wish her a long and happy second career as a mama.

Proud Spell retired, bred to Indian Charlie
By Marty McGee

Proud Spell, the champion 3-year-old filly of 2008, was bred Saturday to Indian Charlie and has been officially retired, according to the filly's breeder and owner, former Kentucky governor Brereton C. Jones.

Proud Spell raced once as a 4-year-old, finishing second as the 1-5 favorite in a March 12 allowance at Oaklawn Park. She was being pointed to the April 4 Apple Blossom at Oaklawn before being diagnosed with swelling in a hind ankle.

Brett Jones, the son of Brereton Jones, said Proud Spell was bred at the family farm, Airdrie Stud in Midway, Ky. "We'll check her out in 15 to 16 days to see if she's in foal," Jones said Monday. "She's doing great."

Proud Spell, by Proud Citizen out of Pacific Spell, by Langfuhr, was trained by Larry Jones and ridden by Gabriel Saez throughout her career. Her championship season included wins in four graded races, including victories in the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks and Grade 1 Alabama Stakes. In all, she won 7 of 13 starts and earned $2,131,610.

Hiya, FsOB. Wow, what a great quote that the young girl who wrote to Joe Shelton gave us: "Life can throw you a curve ball, but you can still hit a home run"! As the colloquial expression states: out of the mouths of babes....

Wishing each of you "ACN". My seasonal allergies are in full flower tonight, so I need to call it a day and get to sleep earlier than most work nights. Peace, RMH

#### To CJ and Harriette: There is a new PBS muti-part special starting tonight. It is about Native Americans and the first installment deals with the Wampanoags and the Pilgrims. I saw a preview last week and it was fabulous. Harriette, the 2nd installment pertains to the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee language is spoken in that installment. It was something thrilling to hear!
To Joan Roya: Bless you once more for the great thing you did for the feral cat.
To Angel Dee: Please spread some rainbows to Sandra and Chief, OK?
To Sandra: Please know that I am with you and Chief every step of the way. He will let you know when it is time. Until then, may he continue to enjoy eating his Nilla Wafers and playing with the toilet paper rolls. Sandra, thank you sharing Chief with all of us. He always brings a smile to my day with his antics. Much love from up in CT, Sandra & Chief. ####

Sending All, All All My Love........Prayers......
...Angelic Glowing Rainbows To Angel Sandra And Chief. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.......
God's Light Of Love For You.......

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel
Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So
A Lot So.......Angels Of Love.........

Glowing Rainbows.........

All, All All Angelic Beautiful Glowing Rainbows
To Angel Sandra And Chief And Angel Robyn And
Angel Brent And Angel Nikita...........

Affirmed

God bless the Chiefster and Sandra and be with them. Almost all of us know how hard this is and our hearts are with you both.

Goodnight my frens, bye for now.

Sandra and Chief.....thinking of you......

Alex,

Why isn't alexbrownracing.com listed as a resource for your internet class?

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!"

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

Very absorbed in prayer vigil for our Sandra and The Chiefster . . . . .
And for Faith and her foal @ MHR . . . .
Angels are keeping watch . . . . .

love to all,
always,
Lou Ann

Barbaro's Candles are at 85 and tenth place, the lowest I have ever seen his.

C'mon, folks, please light up. Thanks.

Good night ALL,

Thanks for all of your efforts today, on behalf of the horses, and for our fellow Frens.

Rest up tonight, for tomorrow, we begin again.

As we end the day, may I suggest, that the last of our 'work' be one more prayer and set of positive thoughts for Sandra and Chief.

Lord help them through this, all within Your Peace.

Look up at the night sky. Whether it is clear and bright, or still hazed with winter-white, breath deeply and give thanks. His star is shining there, whether we can see it or not. Rest in this, and in knowing that the Love of the Frens can make the difference.

Good night ALL.

Good night beloved BARBARO.

Your FOB Fren, O

good night all:
prayers for MHR and Faith who is taking her own sweet time...for Sandra and Chief, For Joan--just because, for Wendy; for dealing with her grief over Jag, for Faye Weldon's recovery, for our President, for the policy makers who need to think about our American horses differently.

It is all a little overwhelming. I know how tired we all get...we will find a way. And we will stop this carnage.

Remember what my newbie congressman said to me when I met him last week:

"Horse slaughter is not what America is about."
Go, Dan, go.

with depest regard and love for my FoBs

I just saw Jonna's fave freshman Congressman, Dan Maffei, on The Colbert Report (Comedy Central).