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lost-in-nj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:01 PM
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I just watched the special on HBO about Barbaro
as a horse owner my heart broke....
The people surrounding this horse were awesome.......
the Dr's fought so hard
and Barbaro.... He was almost human in his actions and responses to treatment.....

I know there are people who think riding horses is wrong....
I have got to say to them.....
next time you get a chance look into a horses eyes.......
really look
My Doc has soft, gentle and knowing eyes...
I bought him because of his eyes.....
He is young and rambunctious
but we love each other..... he rubs his snout on my chest when I go to see him and ride.....
and he LOVES it when I brush him......
He LOVES mints :)
lost
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LeftyFingerPop Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:03 PM
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1. ...
:hug: from a fellow animal lover who "gets it"
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lost-in-nj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:09 PM
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2. Thanks
:hug:

http://www.doc-country.com/pages/1/index.htm

This is a link to "his" website......
if you click on Docs Friends you can meet my Beagles to!!!!
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BarenakedLady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:12 PM
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6. Oh he's beautiful!
I'll have to show that to my daughter tomorrow.

:loveya:
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lost-in-nj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:18 PM
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10. Thank you.....
we love him....



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Maestro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:13 PM
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7. What a beautiful horse!
You are very lucky. A friend of mine has some minatures. Here is one pic that I took that I like.

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lost-in-nj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:17 PM
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9. Adorable!!!!
see what I mean about the eyes......
this horse has kind eyes to......


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LeftyFingerPop Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:16 PM
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8. Awwwwww man....
what a lovely horse!! Beautiful!! You are so lucky to have him....:D

I love your beagles too....I have 2 Shelties...boy and girl.

Thanks so much for sharing that link lost....
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lost-in-nj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:23 PM
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12. I knew you would
love them....
My beagles are male and female to....
the only problem is they are both
acting weird... have to make a vet appointment....
They are getting to the "old" age for Beagles....

6 and 7


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LeftyFingerPop Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:27 PM
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15. Hate to see them get old...
mine are 9 and 10, and my 10 year old girl is hearing things that are not there. ;(
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LostinVA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 09:02 PM
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16. The most spoiled pets in North Jersey?
That's just because I haven't moved up there yet.
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lost-in-nj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 09:38 PM
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17. LOL
I am up for the challenge!!!!


:applause: :applause: :rofl: :rofl:


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LostinVA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-21-07 06:16 AM
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18. We'll have to compare notes after I do!
The eldest kitty has Haruka completely trained already.
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:10 PM
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3. Same here - I get it too.
Edited on Wed Jun-20-07 08:10 PM by lizziegrace
This guy lives on my property. (I rent the house and an acre, the owner farms the rest) He's smart, funny, nosy (no one gets past him) and I adore him. He loves to be around people.
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lost-in-nj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:20 PM
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11. Oh Lizzie
He is beautiful...
DO you give him carrots or apples????
and starlight mints????


give him a forehead rub from me and Doc!!!!



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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-21-07 02:17 PM
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20. He gets apples and candy canes
and lots of attention from Lelapin and me. I love hearing that whinney when I get out of the car in the evenings.

:)
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LeftyFingerPop Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:23 PM
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13. Very nice horse lizzie. Thanks for sharing him. n/t
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Maestro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:11 PM
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4. I don't have HBO, but I am glad Barbaro was treated
Edited on Wed Jun-20-07 08:11 PM by Maestro
humanely. :hug:
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BarenakedLady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:11 PM
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5. Would it be an appropriate show for a 9 yr old?
My daughter loves horses and riding. Do you think that program would be emotionally difficult for a 9 year old (almost 10)? She's pretty strong watching scary movies and such, but being an animal softy like her momma...and since it's a true story. Hmmmmm...

I don't know.
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lost-in-nj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-20-07 08:26 PM
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14. Its a very upbeat show
Edited on Wed Jun-20-07 08:27 PM by lost-in-nj
until he breaks his leg....
then it gets sad...
I'll bet she already knows the story.
If you watch it with her and she is a mature 9 yr old it would be ok
I am sure questions would be asked ......
She will see Barbaro was loved and everything that could be done
was.......


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Coventina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-21-07 09:58 AM
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19. I'm not against riding horses, just racing them.
The horse racing industry breeds far too many horses that ultimately end their lives in misery.

Many horses sustain career or life-ending injuries in the quest to entertain humans.

By all means, keep them as pets and companions or as therapy animals. They are wonderful creatures.
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AngryAmish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-21-07 02:19 PM
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21. Is that you, Dee Mirich?
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-21-07 02:20 PM
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22. The only thing I find wrong with riding horses is.....
people who don't take care of their horses or abuse their horses (too many sad episodes of Animal Prescint).

I remember a comment in the movie "Seabiscuit" when someone questioned the jockey if Seabiscuit could hold his weight (SB had broken an ankle and they rehabiltated him). The jockey (played by Toby Magwire) said "The Horse weighs 1200lbs, I'm just an afterthought"
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