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Ask The Experts #14

12Z in the paddock with other weanlings. Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Q:

How much ‘training’ do the yearlings undergo (in handling, etc.) and what is the next step in their development (ie, when they are introduced to bridle/saddle, and eventually ridden, gate training). Do they ‘graduate’ to another location/farm where they are taught these things?

Sue MacPhee

Toledo, OH

A:“Training” begins at the time the horses are weaned at Lanes End and continues until they leave the farm. Horses are taught to lead, walk and stand while traveling to and from the barn as weanlings and into their yearling year. This is a very important stage in development where they build a cohesive bond with humans. In their latter weanling months/short yearling they are more formally introduced to plastic bit and grooming tools such as brushes, mane combs and hoof picks. Bits are connected to their halters while they are being groomed in their stalls for a smooth transition for when we start prep.

Usually sometime shortly after the derby, the yearlings are broke to a surcingle with side reins (tack) and prep begins. At Lane’s End we prep yearlings to be racehorses. The yearlings start staying up in the barns all day instead of going out in the afternoon to protect their coats from sunburn. We hand walk the yearlings in a 40 acre field as a training tool as well as trot them in a covered round pen for fitness. Both of these are important part of the prep process. We use the surcingle and side reins for both walking in the fields and trotting in the round pens to ensure proper movement.

More aggressive grooming methods are used during prep where they are introduced to a curry comb for shedding, rub rags to bring out the natural oils in there coats and a hose/bath. We do not ride the yearlings during this process—yearlings are broke to riders after they leave the farm in the fall. Most of the yearlings at the farm are sent to either Florida or South Carolina in September/October and the training process starts over with the next crop of weanlings.

Expert: Cooper Sawyer

Q:

Does your farm try to keep the same “social companions” throughout their years as part of the broodmare bands, or does this change often?

Carolyn Caswell-Brown

Alexander, ND

A:When broodmares have become good friends we do try and keep them together as long as their status allows us to. A happy mare is typically a healthy mare. However if a mare is given a year off from foaling and her friends are in foal then she will have to join a group of non pregnant or “barren” mares for the health of the herd, as her routine and feeding will differ from that of the pregnant mares.

When mares move away from their friends they adjust quite quickly to a new group and within a day or two have usually bonded with the new group. They are a social animal and need the company of the others in the herd.

Expert: Donna Vowles

Our Experts

Donna Vowles

Assistant Broodmare Manager, Lane’s End

Originally from Birmingham, England, Donna joined the Lane’s End team in 2004. As Assistant Broodmare Manager, she devotes her time to ensuring the health and happiness of all the broodmares and their foals.

Cooper Sawyer

Yearling Manager, Lane’s End

Cooper was born in Lexington, KY and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Agriculture. He started working with horses in 1997 in the training barn of Al Stall Jr. Before coming to Lane’s End as the Yearling Manager in 2010, I worked at Wimbledon and Mill Ridge Farm.

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    Larry Zap‏ tweet
    My Miss Aurelia & Grace Hall will continue their rivalry in #BC12 Ladies Classic..throw in Royal Delta & Awesome Feather-now, that’s a race!

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      What about Questing, In Lingerie and there will be couple of more.
      A very tough race for the “girls”.

      Now the boys are a different story !!!

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    Please read the entire article. I have posted some key paragraphs.
    This is an incredible story. Keta
    Candy Feat Beats the Odds
    Teresa Gennaro Brooklyn Backstretch Oct. 11, 2012
    Three AJ Suited and two 90 North horses were shipping from Palm Meadows to Fair Hill; Nicholson had just purchased a barn there, and Toner would be splitting his time between Maryland and his Belmont park base. But in South Carolina, the van driver had swerved to avoid a car that had cut him off, and the horse trailer veered off the road and overturned.
    Emergency personnel worked to cut the roof off the van, eventually freeing all six horses, Nicholson’s five and another, Orange County, owned by Anne Paulson and trained by Barclay Tagg. Orange County had to be euthanized as a result of his injuries. Empiricist, a full brother to 2009 G1 Personal Ensign winner Icon Project, was fine at first, but after colicking, he was brought to New Bolton, where an untreatable intestinal injury, caused by the accident, was discovered. He, too, was euthanized.
    The other four horses were fine, aside from some abrasions and cuts. Much Rejoicing was the most seriously injured of the survivors, with what Nicholson described as “major open wounds” on her legs; he gives full credit to the facilities and staff at Fair Hill for her recovery, and she’s expected to run in a few weeks.
    Which leaves Candy Feat.
    “He was one of the luckier ones,” acknowledged Nicholson. At least physically: the accident took a mental toll on him, too, and Nicholson described the ride to the track for his first race after the accident as “eventful.” Some horses need to be gate-schooled; Candy Feat needed to be van-schooled.
    Unraced at the time of the accident, Candy Feat (Hard Spun-Pedicure, by Mr. Prospector) was third in his first two starts, one at Delaware, one at Saratoga. He was seventh next out at Saratoga, and on September 27, he made his first trip to Belmont Park. Sent off at 9-1, he won by a half-length, chasing down the leader in the stretch
    Candy Feat will be in action again this Friday, in the eighth race; he’s 6-1 on the morning line. Nicholson won’t be at Belmont to see it; he’ll be on a plane to Chicago, to watch AJ Suited’s Two Months Rent run in the Hawthorne Derby on Saturday.
    http://www.brooklynbackstretch.com/2012/10/11/candy-feat-beats-the-odds/

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      Dear Keta,

      What a hear warming story. When transporting horses it is very dangerous.
      Our trainer was moving horses to another part of town when a hurricane
      was coming in, it is soooo hot in the trailer that she had to drive off the road
      to speed the trip up otherwise they may have suffocated.

      Sooo glad a few made it out and one is on his winning ways.

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      It shows tragedy can strike anywhere and anytime. Glad Candy Feat was able to come back and win. It hurts to hear when horses suffer injuries especially in an accident like this.
      Remember when I was in my earlier teens and we lived near a track that raced trotters and one got loose, jumped a barrier, found his way onto the highway and was cut in two by a tractor trailer.

      Thanks Keta for the post.

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      Dear Keta:

      How sad. What a horrific accident. What a brave Boy Candy Feat must be to learn to get back into the van again after such a tramatic event. Rooting for him on Friday. Hugs, JB

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    Camelot is ill
    Coolmore‏ tweet
    Triple classic winner Camelot was admitted to Fethard Veterinary Hospital this evening and underwent exploratory colic surgery

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        Sign
        My first reaction was not another Paynter.
        Camelot hopefully is not as serious as the battle we have gone through.
        Did notice your comment on transporting horses.
        It is very dangerous-can’t imagine driving in with a hurricane coming in.
        Even when I don’t have time to comment read each of your posts.
        Found the whip/crop discussion & restriction info very interesting.
        Also, could visualize that hanging-on-by-the neck moment.
        So glad it ended well.
        Hugs, Keta
        PS As I was writing this, Christina was doing a sound bite on Camelot on TVG.
        Nothing new. Just reading the Twitter info

        • Dear Keta
          Have been looking for more info on Camelot, too.
          Can’t seem to find anything published yet. Riding
          Horses and getting to know them is soo very special
          As you know. The big question is are they happy when
          You are on their back. If yes, everyone should feel
          Really good. They are soooo very special. Will
          Post anything I find on Camelot.

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    British Star Camelot Being Treated for Colic
    By Blood-Horse Staff Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012 3:54 PM
    Three-time British classic winner Camelot, most recently seventh in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I), is being treated for colic, according to a Twitter post from Coolmore Stud.
    The posting said the Two Thousand Guineas (Eng-I) and Investec English Derby (Eng-I) winner trained by Aidan O’Brien had undergone exploratory surgery late Oct. 11, and that more information would be released Oct. 12.
    “Triple Classic winner Camelot was admitted to Fethard Veterinary Hospital this evening and underwent exploratory colic surgery,” the Tweet said. “Obviously it’s still very early days but a further bulletin will be released in the morning.”
    Camelot, a son of Montjeu who was upset in his bid to sweep the English Triple Crown in the Ladbrokes St. Leger (Eng-I) in September, was never a factor in the Oct. 7 Arc at Lonchamp in France.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/73482/british-star-camelot-being-treated-for-colic#ixzz291UthCpc

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      Dear Keta, Sheena, Max, Sign and Z Fans:

      So sad for Camelot. Hope he recovers well. Hugs, JB

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        JudyB. There’s a lot of illness and injury this year. Just when you think that Camelot is safely off for his winter break, this happens. Worried.

        • Dear Max:

          I know. So many bad injuries and health issues this year. Praying for Camelot. Hugs, JB

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        Gosh colic surgery, long recovery. A tough year for
        Him and pushed a little too hard.

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      Sure hope he does well after surgery and can recover quickly and completely.
      Thoughts and prayers for this to be accomplished.

      Also, sincere sympathy and prayers for the horses and their connections who didn’t make it after that April accident. Good wishes to Candy Feat as he continues his racing.

      Thanks, Keta, for all your informative posts!

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    I don’t know if anyone has noticed that Alys takes, I think, pretty much all the pictures. And they are absolutely fantastic. Alys, thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      Dear Sheena,
      Please do keep us up to date as I am sure you
      Will get more and quicker information than we will.
      Sooo sad for such a talented horse. Pushed too
      Hard, maybe should have skipped the Arc. Hind
      Sight is always better. GI problems in horses always
      Reflect stress of some sort.

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    dear max thanksfor the article about dawn approach this saturday is called future champions day at newmarket top 2yr old colts galileo’s girls have done well at tattersalls he had an operation for colic in 2008 so let’s hope camelot will pull through still no news about kauto! hugs sheena

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      Sheena. It’s a shock to hear that Camelot has undergone surgery. As Sign said above, Camelot worked hard during the Triple Crown campaign this year. The St. Leger and the Arc in quick secession are tough races for a horse. I hope that he pulls through and is well soon. I think that Coolmore expect him to carry on the legacy of Montjeu?

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    As always, thanks to the Lanes End team for furthering our education regrading the life cycle of horses. So much I never knew.

    Also, thanks for the photo of our Prince. What a big pretty boy!

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    dear max Ithink coolmore expect a lot from their horses do you remember the lovely horse george washington because he had fertility problems they put him back on the race track and he came out to the BC the weather was absolutely dreadful and he fell and had to be put down putting money before the horse’s welfare!! Ipray camelot will pull throughhugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena,
      And then there is So You Think, our Aussie
      Champion and Coolmore. He was a lot tougher.
      I think Bob Baffett is too hard on his young horse
      As well, Bodemeister and Paynter both sick and
      One retired. TB are very sensitive horses and very
      Emotional especially when they are race training.

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    Hi all; It is Weds. evening. I am so happily impressed that you all keep corresponding must interesting horse subjects. Such as, Judy Berube, you have to tell more of the training of this lovely horse and many more!!

    At the Cedar Valley Horse Sanctuary we suddenly were in a deliema, we had lost our source for all the winter hay!! As you may know, Wisconsin, especially our Southmost area had severe drought conditions. We found a source further up but it fell through.
    We did finally find some, not average bales, but good grassy bales that were 3’x3′ x 8′.
    Let’s just say they will be BIG flakes! Unfortunately, the price when there is supply and demand went up a dollar from what we thought. If any one of you Zesters would care to donate pleae express this and I will provide the name and address. They are legally a tax deductable charity.

    Fancy and Frito have begun their winter coat; so soft and cuddly, I know where I will tuck my fingers to keep them warm!! Sir and Jo have that smoother close to the skin kind of coat so they will not get much. I just see a little, sort of like when you have not shaved your legs or guys, your face. ha ha

    Jo, the shorter Hakney ponie always chases away our Big Sir, the handsome 16.1 or 2 . Sir came three weeks later than Jo. I am learning so much. I can not believe that this awesome big horse allows Jo to dictate. I did see one sign I think last week, when Sir kicked his hind legs as perhaps he has decided, “Hey, I have been here a while now, you better start respecting me too, and letting me eat!!” Sir does need to still add weight before our long winter. Those who had or have horses what do you think? I would love to hear about this.

    I do not want to give anyone the wrong impression; these are generally very good natured gentle horses, even though one went for my thumb thinking it was a small carrot! ha ha I was aware!!

    hugs to all of you, Sally

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      Dear Sally:

      Love your update on all the Sweeties at the rescue. God Bless you for all you do for them. They all have their individual personalities and they make their feelings known.

      Well, it’s official. Papa Charlie is spoiled. Yesterday, he threw a shoe in the mud and instead of having breakfast this morning and heading out to the paddock with his friends, he had to stay in his stall and wait for the farrier. Angela said he was sulking all morning. When I got there this afternoon, the farrier had replaced the shoe and Angela had his blanket on him and was walking him over to the paddock gate to set him free with his friends. He saw me approaching and was very alert so I knew he recognized me. I offered him carrots and peppermints, but he had no interest in anything except getting his halter off and running to meet his buds. He did allow me to pet him and talk to him.

      I told Angela I would come back on Saturday and try to get a video of her riding him. As I was driving away, I looked over at Papa in the paddock and he was rolling back and forth in the grass. He got up and his blanket was down around his middle and hanging over his rear. He has very long legs and it looked like he was wearing trousers. I was not close enough to get a photo. I could not stop laughing. I parked the car and went into the barn to tell Angela what had happened. She ran out to the paddock laughing and PC greeted her like “what’s up”. She removed the “blanket trousers” and waved to me and I left. Papa Charlie is so much fun. Angela calls him “A Big Ham”. Hugs, JB

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      Thank you for the update, Sally. Also, many thanks for the love and care you give these wonderful creatures at Cedar Valley!
      What is the address? I think I could send a small donation. Please post!
      All the best!

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    As usual, I’m way behind but I love the photo of our boy with his pals and the Q&A was so informative. I must say that I’m always proud to see how many Brits are part of the Lane’s End team and the photos from Alys are so good.
    Vic was home for the Canuck Thanksgiving and so we had a busy weekend – no Zenny time!! Vic is doing well so far, she scored a 96% in her first test on Horse Anatomy so fingers, toes and hooves are crossed that this continues.
    Today was a good day, the BC tickets for Sandy and I arrived so we’ll be in Pasadena three weeks from today, all ready to go for the races and Zenny’s party, Can’t wait to see you all.

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      Dear Brenda:

      So happy Vic is doing well. Wow, BC is only three weeks away. Have a wonderful time. Hugs, JB

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    To All- Have you seen the new pictures of 12Z and his paddock posse? Some are from yesterday, Oct. 10 and some are from Oct 4. At the top of the blog click on photos, a pic of 12Z running alone in the paddock comes up, click on the message about watching 12Z grow up at Lane’s End right next to that photo. Actually, the photo with this Q & A blog is from that group of pics. All were taken by Alys.

    To Judy B- I loved the story of your visit with Papa Charlie today. What a personality, It’s just wonderful that you helped him find a forever home.

    To JAG- thank you for relaying the message about Judy Glore and providing the candle site.

    To Sally- I always enjoy your accounts of the rescue you work with. Bless you for what you do for these equines. So glad you were aware when your thumb was mistaken for a carrot.

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      Thanks so much Marty! What a nice treat. I would never have thought to check for more photos – good we have you to stay up on these things! The second one is a hoot with CMG trying to wedge into the shot. When I first saw the photo for this post, I was disappointed for a minute because the colt on the left clearly was NOT CMG even though he was the right color. Then I saw the “crescent moon” on the guy on the other side of Prince and realized that the shadow was making him look darker.

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        Thanks Sandy, Now I feel like Zenyatta in the Diary Blush, Blush. You’re right about that second picture with CMG. Wish I were good at captions….there’s got to be a clever one there.

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      Dear Marty:

      Thank you so much for bringing attention to these new photos of The Prince and his posse. In that one of them walking away from the camera, The Kennedy’s are right, The Prince has the biggest “engine” in the group. What an absolute Doll he is. All of them are so beautiful.

      So glad you enjoyed the story about Papa Charlie today. He is quite a character. Just love him. Hugs, JB

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        Hi Judy, I hadn’t noticed the “engine” aspect. You’re right, he’s got a good one going on there. Marty R.

        • Dear Marty R.:

          The Kennedy’s mentioned that in an earlier post. The Prince has so many physical similarities to Z. It’s wonderful. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Marty R,
      Thanks for being so observant and let us know about
      The new photos. They are great. We are soo lucky to see
      12 Z grow up.

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      Thanks Marty for the direction to the photos, I would have missed if you did not quide us to them. 12Z and all his buddies look fantastic. As for 12Z, I see his Mama and his Papa in him. Love his rump and love his ears, and head and tail, oh well, I love all of him.

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    Paynter Update Thurs. Oct 11 2012 A. Zayat tweets throughout the day combined
    Paynter update. He is doing great, ate 16.2lb equine senior ,several flakes hay,
    drank 27L,
    temp overnight 100.8F and this am 101F will update more as the day goes on
    normal up to 1O2 . His temp is normal indeed.
    THANK YOU LORD. Poweruppaynter. Here is THE champ !

    Paynter looking fabulous this evening. Temp 100.6F
    can’t wait to see his weight tomorrow #PowerUpPaynter

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      Keta. Thanks for this good news. You’re an inspiration, Paynter. PUP!

      Hope Camelot comes out his surgery well and goes on to recovery too. Let us know if you hear any news on him.

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      Thank you Lord for healing our Paynter, this horse we all love so much.

      Thank you Keta for all your dedication in keeping us all informed and sharing all the info and tweets with us regarding this champion, heroic horse we love so much. PUP Paynter!

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    Kate Hunter‏ KeibaKate tweets
    Other Japanese news sites are also reporting that Arc winner Solemia is Japan Cup bound instead of @BreedersCup bound. 4 reporting so far

    Arc winner Solemia is also nominated for the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup held at Kyoto on November 11th

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    Kate Hunter‏ KeibaKate tweeta
    Japan has several white TBs. Here’s a white Standardbred! White Bliss, or the 1-in-200,000 colt
    Here is a look at Blanc Manger, Yuki-chan’s full sister, who is also all white. She debuts in November

    Keta Note: This is a happy sweet story with wonderful Barbara Livingston photos.

    White Bliss, or the 1-in-200,000 colt
    By Barbara Livingston DRF 10/09/2012 10:14PM
    You know how it is with Standardbreds. Most are bay, with an occasional chestnut or grey tossed in for variety. Some have a star here or a sock there – but ‘bling,’ of any sort, is mighty rare indeed.
    And so Fair Winds Farm night watchman Dan Conger must have been dumbfounded watching Coochie Mama deliver her foal the night of May 6.
    “Our night watchman pulled the foal out,” said farm owner Mark Mullen. “Sometimes there’ll be a little white, a little something, like a sock. But the sock became a stocking, and then it was the neck, and the shoulder. The white just kept coming.
    “Our watchman is a man of few words, but he was beside himself that night.”
    Farm manager Matt Gartland got a call from Conger around midnight. He braced himself.
    “Usually if I get a phone call at midnight, it’s an emergency,” Gartland said. “I asked him what the emergency was and he said, nothing, but they just had the foal – but, he’s white.”
    What? Coochie Mama, a long-faced, minimally marked bay, had produced a white-as-the-driven-snow white colt by the major sire Art Major? Art Major’s color…you guessed it: he’s a handsome, ‘plain brown wrapper’ bay.
    http://www.drf.com/blogs/white-bliss-or-1-200000-colt

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      Thanks Keta for this story with the beautiful Barbara Livingston pictures. I don’t know anything about Standardbreds, but that mare looks like her body goes on forever. Can anyone say if that is typical or am I just imagining that she has a long body? Thanks to whoever answers.

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      Keta,
      Thanks for this wonderful post! Amazing White Bliss! He is certainly a beauty, and Mama is a stunner, too. Standardbreds are very lovely horses.
      Cheers!

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      Love the comments about he is never clean and
      Has had more baths than most horses his age.

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      Dear Keta,

      Oh the thought of washing this white (from the start) colt. He is tooo cute.
      At least the grey horses are darker unilt they are at least 4 or 5 for the
      most part.

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    Anybody know what Terry C. is up to? I haven’t seen him here since the 5th. In his honor, here is another Redneck joke, they are certainly not tender-hearted stories:

    A guy was on trial for murder and if convicted, would get the electric chair. His brother found out that a redneck was on the jury and figured he would be the one to bribe. He told the redneck that he would be paid $10,000 if he could convince the rest of the jury to reduce the charge to manslaughter.

    The jury was out an entire week and returned with a verdict of manslaughter.

    After the trial, the brother went to the redneck’s home, told him what a great job he had done and paid him the $10,000.

    The redneck replied that it wasn’t easy to convince the rest of the jury to change the charge to manslaughter. They all wanted to let him go.

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    The picture of Prince and a friend if his being lead out by a handler, the one taken form behind, Baby X looks HUGE compared to his friend! Holy crap!

    Just one more day! And then I can post a picture of BOWMAN! The baby golden!!

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    So sorry about Camelot’s Surgery, will put him in my prayers. So glad to get good news about Paynter.
    I am glad Jackson Bends being retired to Journeyman. That will be close to home for him. He went through such an ordeal. Hoping for Happy Days ahead for him.
    Max what do you think about Solemia going to Japan Cup instead of BC
    Sheena I left you a message on former page. you too Sign.

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      Peggy. I read that the turf at Santa Anita might not be good for Solemia and that could be a reason to go to Japan instead. If she goes to Japan, our favorite chestnut will be ready for that race.

        • Peggy. I think that it will be quiet until Orfevre clears quarantine. I’m not certain how long that will be as the regulations on quarantine vary from country to country. In the lead up to the Japan Cup on November 25, there is likely to be lots of news about him

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    Nick Skelton from GB wins Achen jumping
    2012. Broke his neck a few years ago and thought
    His career was over. Still winning !!!

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    Some of you may have heard the basis for this one in today’s news: You might be a redneck if you burn the house down trying to cook a squirrel with a blow torch.
    diastu in tempe

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    Dear all, it’s a little confusing, but we have two Heidi K’s who post here. Today is the birthday of Heidi Kreizinger in Seattle, who posted two days ago about a special wish: https://staging.zenyatta.com/experts/ask-the-experts-14/comment-page-1#comment-181398

    A Birthday Poem for Heidi Kreizinger in Seattle
    (October 12, 2012)

    Heidi’s an expert on racing history–
    She even a jockey wanted to be,
    Much like her namesake in Californi’,
    The other dear Heidi
    Whom you all know,
    Heidi Kruckenberg—
    The one from Vallejo—
    Who, as we’ve heard,
    Was for many a year
    A professional rider.
    I fear
    For Heidi in Seattle
    That dream didn’t come true,
    For she had no one to guide her
    And knew not what to do.
    But still I would imagine
    She did early on begin
    Horses to ride
    And loved to be astride,
    Spending hours in the saddle,
    For, as she to us did confide,
    Horses have from the start
    Formed a treasured part
    Of her life
    And hold a big place in her heart.
    Could she additionally be,
    Like the other,
    An equine midwife
    Who has assisted many a mare
    As each became a mother?
    For sure, she does deeply for horses care!
    She wondered if the Lane’s End staff
    Could get for her a celebrity autograph,
    That is to say
    A royal hoof print
    From Zenyatta or the Prince
    To help her celebrate this day
    In a most special way.
    Well, even if those horses say “neigh”
    And just continue to graze away
    Or engage in frolicsome play,
    We hope that you, dear Heidi, will have a marvelous day!

    Happy birthday, Heidi Kreizinger, and many, many happy returns!

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      Dear Heidi K,

      HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY B-Day, Heidi K.
      Hope you have a wonderful day and weekend.

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      Happy Birthday Heidi K. in Seattle. I hope the sun smiles there today to honor your day. Enjoy.

      Trina, You are able to paint in words a great picture of someone’s life with just a dab of information. Another super poem.

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      Heidi K
      Happy happy birthday on the actual day to the actual person!
      Love those senior moments of yesterday!
      Thanks Trina for letting me know and,
      Trina, another loving learning poem!
      Hugs, Keta

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      Happy Birthday Heidi K from Seatle.

      Trina: Wonderful poem. Love learning so much about fellow dumplings through your poems.

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      Trina.. This is confusing. When I first read the Bday poem, I thought, it’s not my BDay until mid Nov.. I read it again and realized that it’s the other Heidi K in Seattle. LOL… Hmmm, maybe one of us should change our names up a lil more so that it doesn’t get so confusing? Especially if the New Heidi K will be posting often. I can always go with my moniker, DinkyDiva. That might be more confusing though. We’ll see. Any suggestions? HeidiK 1 and HeidiK 2?

      HeidiK in Seattle….. Is your last name German too? Now, that would be interesting!

      None the Less, Happy Birthday to you, Heidi!

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      HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Heidi Kreizinger! Enjoy your day and best wishes for many more!!

      Thanks for another super poem, Trina!

      Cheers and hugs!

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    I ordered my graduation stuff today! It just got real!

    I’ll make sure to post a picture of the graduation announcements when they arrive!

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    dear judy max and all Z fans very good news about camelot recovering well from his surgery this morning please keep him in your prayers loved hearing about your visit with papa judy he’s really spoiled now thanks to you and angela Ilove to see horses rolling over in their paddocks it seems to say i’m happy and loved hugs sheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Yes, Papa Charlie is a very happy Boy. Will be visiting again tomorrow. Thank you for caring about him. I’ll keep doing updates.

      So glad Camelot is doing well. Will keep praying for him. Hugs, JB

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    dear sig thanks very much for thelink about camelot I wonder if they will stick to their decision to keep him in training depends how he recovers I suppose even the mighty nijinsky never won another race after the leger it’ a lot to ask of ayoung horse to race the 3 distances and especially out in the US where the races are so close at least we have a 5 month gap I could see there is talk of keiron fallon retiring he.s been in trouble with the authorities a lot not one of my favourite jockeys I was wondering how terry crow is hope he’ s ok he has’nt posted much lately I was sorry to hear about judy’s friend with lung cancer very sad will pray for her and her family my dad died with heart problems then prostate cancer went all through him it’ a horrible disease hugs sheenaX

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    Coolmore‏ tweet
    Camelot’s colic surgery went well and he is doing great. The veterinary team are delighted with his progress to date.

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    The QIPCO Officiial Site with promo video of Frankel

    There is just one week to go until the fantastic Frankel takes to the track as the star turn at QIPCO British Champions Day on Saturday 20th October at Ascot. And for those fans already chomping at the bit to see the World’s greatest racehorse one last time, here is a special 90-second video of some of his most iconic moments to keep you enthralled over the coming days!
    http://www.britishchampionsseries.com/video/frankel-film.html

    Ed DeRosa‏ tweet This @frankel_horse Champions promo video is coy about whether this will be his last race

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