Barbaro ~ America's Horse

[War_Admiral]

I just got back from the barn.

I lit a candle and prayed asking St. Francis and our Blessed Mother to intercede with God to watch over Barbaro, and prayed for them to hold him in their special care.

The horses are all helping too. I then walked along the stable aisle dispensing horse cookies and head rubs, ear scritches or chin scritches (depending on preference) and asked each horse to give a little of his or her very best to help us help Barbaro.

The Cleveland Bay gelding in the first stall, I asked to give Barbaro some of his physical strength, his calm acceptance, and his content in solitude.

I asked Avery, my big bay Turn-To bred TB gelding who has been through SO much, to lend Barbaro some of his indomitable will and determination, and to teach Barbaro that all things do indeed pass.

I asked the big gray warmblood gelding to give Barbaro some of his simple joy and gladness of heart.

I asked the little gray Arabian mare to call upon her and Barbaro’s common ancestors to give him courage and physical endurance.

The big dark bay draft cross mare, I asked to lend Barbaro some of her strength, especially from her strong back, good feet and good legs.

I asked the dark bay appendix Quarter Horse gelding to bring Barbaro his strength, his athleticism, and his sweet and trusting nature.

Lastly, I asked the 30-year-old bay Arabian gelding, who has seen all the good and bad the world can give, to guide the hands and hearts of Barbaro’s team, in the name of all horses everywhere.

[VirginiaBred]

WA, that was truely beautiful, my friend.

[carol_okc]

thanks, WA… from the arabians, and those who love them, everywhere. May the spirit and will in these little bodies lend strength and courage and will and healing to their big friend.

[Fred]

that was lovely War Admiral, thank you.

here (I think) is the link to the cyber candle thread. We are up over 1000 candles for Barbaro… can we make it more?
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...l=eng&gi=barba

hope that works. It is a couple of pages back, if not.

[Auventera_Two]

I had a quiet moment with my Arabian, breathing in her nose and asking her to lend a bit of that Arabian fire and spirit to Barbaro. He needs it. She blew back and I hope Barbaro can feel it.

[target]

Candles lit in El Paso, Texas. Praying everyday for you Barbaro. Keep on fighting.

[ShowMeTheGlory]

Candles lit here in Pa.

[adventurebeachponies]

Candles lit in Florida… prayers and jingles Barbaro’s way!

[tullio]

that was beautiful, War Admiral!!

Candles still lit in MD… imagine candlelight stretching across the country as night falls! Keep the good energy coming!

With love and hope, and faith in all the ‘impossible’ things they’ve helped accomplish… keep fighting, Barbaro!

[Laurel_HollyFarm]

War Admiral that was awesome!

Thanks so much. Go Bobby!

[wotan]

Throughts from Tennessee

Candle lit and prayers flying heavenward from Tennessee. Today I spent some time spoiling my newest equine friend, a Turn-to/Hail to Reason gelding who recently recovered from EPM. He teaches me the meaning of Thoroughbred heart and determination every time I’m with him. May God smile on Barbaro and all who love him!

[War_Admiral]

Aww thanks y’all.

Laurel & Holly - your photo and candles are just beautiful!!

Wotan, good to hear of another Turn-To gelding beating the odds! Those boys do not know the meaning of the words “I can’t”. Barbaro has some Turn-To as well, so hopefully he’s got the same fighting spirit!! :yes:

[Sugarbrook]

I was at the barn feeding. We stopped at 7pm. My daughter, her husband, and our two grandchildren held hands and prayed out loud for Bobby. I used a flashlight instead of a candle to pretend. We tried. I have two sick ones here in my barn. We should have prayed for them also…i forgot. Am headed back to the barn now. Sandy
www.sugarbrook.com
hunter/jumper ponies

[Irish_Ei_s]

Sat in the grass a horse SHOULD be eating with Bob’s dirty reins as my Rosary…

[Lookout]

@War Admiral

I just got back from the barn.

The horses are all helping too.

Lastly, I asked the 30-year-old bay Arabian gelding, who has seen all the good and bad the world can give, to guide the hands and hearts of Barbaro’s team, in the name of all horses everywhere.

:sadsmile:

I lit my bamboo and jasmine candle and sent my healing energy. I did not need to do much, there was already so much there, it was very easy. I felt little sparks in Barbaro’s RH leg. I invited my OTTB to join in (who is the self-appointed keeper/guardian of all race track TB’s and all harm that comes to them), and he said "oh yeah, that kid :winkgrin: and sent his healing energy too.

I am looking forward to hearing a good update tomorrow.

[Lori_T]

I just got home from xc schooling and read the updates… I am so glad that today was a good day! I lit a candle for Bobby.

Lori
www.calypsofarm.piczo.com

[VirginiaBred]

We are closing in on the last of the 7pm times (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific) and only after that will I blow my candles out.

You can do it, Barbaro! We believe in you!!!

[BBowen]

Prayers, jingles, candles, healing thoughts and mantras for Barbaro. He has been a miracle horse so far. He has the heart to continue.

[gubbyz]

7pm here in California, lit my candle and said a prayer for Bobby.

[Slewdledo]

Just had some very peaceful moments near Seattle. The sunlight caught a spiderweb, the birds are still singing, and even the sounds of cars died away for a time. I have hope. I feel that nature knows exactly what’s going on, and will decide Barbaro’s fate in a way that humans and science will not.