I will not jump with common spirits ~William Shakespeare
There is just as much horse sense as ever, but the horses have most of it. ~ Anonymous
A horse is a thing of such beauty. . .none will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself in his splendor. ~Xenophon
The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man ~Winston Churchill
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The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire. ~Sharon Ralls Lemon
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Ping to Barbaro's progress .............. and, here's wishing a pleasant and meaningful Memorial Day to all you good-hearted Freepers and to those who you love and honor.
Thanks for the post.
I saw a bumper sticker the other day which went something like this: Lord, please let me be the person that my dog thinks I am.
That's the way I feel about horses.
Thanks for this update--I've been wondering how Barbaro was faring.
Now about this biz of feeding Barbaro abundant APPLES. I hope NOT! He has enough problems.
Shortly after returning to the New Bolton Center stable after his operation Barbaro was doing just fine according to his vet ... the reason the vet was optomistic? Barbaro was 'nickering' at the mares ... just as you would expect from a healthy three year old stallion.
Thanks for the posting,and thanks for having the nads to stand by it.Good story.
For you...photos of happier times for this wonderful colt. Barbaro wins the Kentucky Derby.
Barbaro wins the Florida Derby. Sharp Humor, on the rail, was 2nd.
He was undefeated going into the Preakness and was never beaten by another horse. Only by injury...and that hasn't beaten him yet. Maybe it never will. :)
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Looks like you have touched the hearts of many a good horse lover out there! Good going.