Tim Woolley Update 145 (ACN) and some great articles

Update 1113: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (wednesday night). Mrs. Jackson called, and she had just received a call from Dr. Richardson.

Update 1112: Going local, we have this from Delaware Online: Barbaro improving, to get special shoe. It quotes Kathy Anderson in places, including:

Anderson said she is starting to see the old Barbaro come through.

"His disposition has actually improved so much," said Anderson. "He has a lot more confidence and can walk around so much better. He is a happy horse. He was very unhappy, yet courageous, there for a while."

Going global (New Zealand) we have: Barbaro has helped many other horses. This includes quotes from this site regarding Edgar Prado's most recent visit.

Update 1114: Eddie Kilroy has returned and left the following comment (timestamp: 12:28 pm)


Good Morning Barbaro and all of you. Sorry I've been absent for so long. The move from N. VA to the new ranch in Texas was long. So happy to hear the great reports on big guy. Also, I'd like to urge everyone to fight for S1915. Take a page from Barbaro, DON'T GIVE UP!!! Remember, so many thought HR503 would never get a vote. We showed them a trick, and we can do it again. We have to stay comitted and SLAM THEM SENATORS!!! I have a fire burning with my listeners, and come Monday we'll be adding more fuel. Willie, Bo Derick, and you can be the voice for all equine. I know you won't weaken. Let's KICK BUTT Monday!!! God Bless.
Eddie Kilroy, "WILLIE PLACE" XM Radio

Monday has been designated FOB call-in day.

Call your Senators and request they support S.1915 and not let it get mired up and postponed until after the break.

Request an immediate Senate Vote on S. 1915 - The Ban on Horse Slaughter

There were only 533 signatures on this petition as of the time of my posting this on the journal. We MUST reach our goal of at least 10,000 as soon as possible.

In addition to all the calls and letters that we all have been making, please take another moment to add your name and a comment to this petition and pass it along to everyone you know.

Thank you all for your caring and heartfelt participation in this urgent humane endeavor. Keep the momentum going. We cannot relent for a moment.


Request an immediate Senate Vote on S. 1915 - The Ban on Horse Slaughter for Human Consumption Petition

Barbaro steadily improving -Update From New Bolton Center 11/28

KENNETT SQUARE, PA-- Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro continues to improve following the removal of his right hind leg cast on November 6, according to his medical team. “Barbaro is steadily gaining strength on his right hind limb now that it is out of the cast,” said Dr. Dean W. Richardson, Chief of Surgery. “He is only wearing a very light cotton bandage on that leg and both walks and stands well on it.” Barbaro’s lower right hind leg had been in a cast since surgery at Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital following his accident at the Preakness on May 20. “Radiographs of his fractured lower limb were taken yesterday and look excellent,” said Dr. Richardson.

Barbaro’s left hind foot, which had laminitis, continues to improve. “The left hind foot is improving gradually and has a long way to go although his comfort on that foot remains surprisingly good,” said Dr. Richardson. “Barbaro’s attitude and appetite remain excellent, and he still takes short walks outside to graze each day if the weather permits.”

The next update will be posted on Tuesday, December 12, unless there is a significant change in Barbaro’s condition.
For more information on Barbaro, please see www.vet.upenn.edu.


Jennifer Rench  
(610) 925-6182
jrench@vet.upenn.edu

Gail Luciani
(215) 898-1475
luciani@vet.upenn.edu

Fantastic Holiday Gift Idea For All Horse Lovers- Especially Barbaro Fans!

graphic by" Stacy's Free Santa and Christmas Web Graphics

The holidays are upon us. We search the Internet looking for unique and lovely gifts. But, right in our own "back yard" we find one that fits the bill in both regards.

What could be more appropriate as a gift, for our horse loving friends, who have been following Barbaro's incredible journey of courage and healing, than this magnificent bracelet that not only is one that will be worn with pride and joy, but one that will contribute to the George Widener Hospital at New Bolton Center? The ENTIRE cost of these bracelets ( only $5.00 per bracelet) will be donated by Sharon, who created them.

What a win-win situation this is!   I personally wear this bracelet all the time.

Demonstrate your love for Barbaro proudly, AND at the same time support The George D. Widener Hospital at New Bolton Center. Your search for a wonderful holiday gift is over!

All proceeds from the Barbaro wristband fundraiser will be donated to the Barbaro Fund for the George D. Widener Hospital at New Bolton Center. "This fund in Barbaro's name will honor him and provide a lasting resource to help care for animals treated at the Widener Hospital."

The wristbands are the colors of the Lael Stables' Jockey silks. Mrs. Jackson, Barbaro's co-owner, was doing an interview for the Catholic News Service. During her interview she made a comment to "live the moment. It's the greatest way in the world to live -- because you truly live. If you're always projecting into the future, you're not enjoying the moment."

BARBARO IS A WINNER! He has captured the heart of the nation. From the race track to the Intensive Care Unit -- he has shown only grace, determination, and the heart of a champion.

The wristbands are to be worn as a reminder of all that Barbaro has represented -- his courage, his triumph, his charm, and most of all his heart. When the person wearing the wristband happens to catch a glimpse of it -- it will be a reminder say a little prayer for him, and also to send him loving and healing thoughts.

MEDIUM WRISTBAND (7 3/8")
QUANTITY _____ ($5.00 EACH)

LARGE WRISTBAND (8 3/8")
QUANTITY _____ ($5.00 EACH)

TOTAL $ _____.__ (CASH OR CHECKS PAYABLE SHARON CLARK)

To order wristbands; please print this page (or make a facimile)  and send $5.00 for each wristband to:

Sharon Clark
P.O. Box 78
Silver Spring, PA 17575

You may e-mail Sharon at barbarowristbands@dejazzd.com

Tim Woolley Update 141- "ACN"

Update 1092: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (saturday night). I just received a call from Mr. and Mrs. Jackson's daughter who was on "visit duty" while the Jackson's are in California for Showing Up's race. Michael was also visiting at the same time, and Barbaro got to go outside to graze.
update, sunday, 12:15 pm, november 26


Update 1088: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (friday night). Mrs. Jackson called about about 10:30 am this morning as she was leaving New Bolton. She had her usual morning visit with Barbaro delivering hand cut grass from the farm.

A Very Informative Site About Horse Racing-

This is an excellent site to learn all about horse racing information- it is an A-Z primer to answer any questions that you may have about the sport.

 Barbaro School - An Introduction to Horse Racing

TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR 100 Premarin Foals- PLEASE HELP- PASS THE WORD

Winter has come early in Alberta—and that’s bad news for the mares and foals living on PMU ranches there. No longer needed for the production of hormone replacement therapy drugs, these equines need a place to go, and fast.

Because there is not enough grass to leave the animals on pasture, several of the PMU ranchers have decided to wean their foals at the end of the month. Any foals who have not been adopted by November 30, 2006, will be sent to auction—and an uncertain fate.

The California-based Animali Farm is working hard to find good adoptive homes for the more than 100 foals and mares facing the November 30 deadline. If you can give one of these equines a second chance, or if you would like additional information, please visit Animali Farm online or email animali@aol.com. You can also call them directly at (805) 938-0174.

If you cannot adopt a horse, please forward this email to all of your horse friends. The only way to get these babies adopted is to get the word out to enough people, and we need your help to do it.

Thank you so much for caring.

Forward this email to a friend

View the list of adoptable foals


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