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Lane’s End Video Interviews: Part 3

Happy Friday!

We hope everyone is gearing up for the Preakness and some beautiful weather this weekend.

The third part of our Lane’s End interview series introduces you to Charles Campbell. He has been the Broomare Manager for four years, and he was with Zenyatta the night she foaled.

Charles Campbell, Broodmare Manager:

“I’m originally from a small hamlet in England, and I was brought up on a farm where my parents trained and produced racehorses. I was riding an jumping fences before I could walk and have always had a love for horses from this young age.

After graduating from university I decided to travel the world working with horses. I started in South Africa and made it to America. As soon as I arrived at Lanes End I fell in love with the farm and horses here. I worked with the yearlings and then did a season with the stallions before moving to the mares. I find working with the mares and foals the most rewarding aspect of all as it encompasses my interest for science and passion for horses.

As the Broodmare Manager my days are kept busy with reproductive work and insuring all the mares and foals are happy and healthy, including Zenyatta and Baby Z.”

Here are a couple photos that were taken yesterday at the farm.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End

Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End

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      Great Link Vicki B; Love the look of the mare as she views the beautiful terrain
      of Jona Bell.

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    Just had a chance to watch Mr. Commons’ last race. Way to go! I love the way he stretched it out at the end. Just like I’ll Have Another.

    Just want to express, along with all of you, a huge THANK YOU to those who have served and who are serving now. We celebrate you and are so thankful for you this weekend and always. Words can’t even begin to express what our lives would have been like without your laying down your lives for our freedom. Stay safe, everyone, humans and horses too!

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    @Vicki B – Wow, I don’t blame you for putting in for a transfer! I’ve been at the post office almost 27 years and I’ve had my share of bad supervisors, but nothing like that! It’s a good thing you left if you weren’t happy there. It means everything in the world to be happy in what you do. I was a clerk for 8 years and I’ve been a carrier now for almost 19 years. I like carrying so much better. You have to put up with some bs in the office in the morning, but I like it that once you get out on the street there’s nobody looking over your shoulder telling you what to do. You just have to watch out for supervisors hiding in the bushes watching you! LOL. I can definitely see where the term Going Postal comes from though.
    @Ann – Thanks for your kind words. When our book comes out we’ll make sure you get the first copy!

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      Looking forward to your book with Vicki B! And I’m SO glad those two dogs didn’t get you, Debbie!

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      Debbie G. — Congratulations, you have really hung in there! I am glad you haven’t found it such a problem, as I did. I clerked for 5, carried for 3.5, and clerked for another 4 years. I sure do know what you mean about “some bs …in the morning”. My friend who retired, had to deal with harassment (see jokes below). I remember a few bullies (that was hard), nepotism, and preachers (who would NOT stop quoting passages to all within earshot in the morning). On the other hand, I also remember some wonderful friends, fun, laughs, and good potlucks & parties. We had a program for the deaf, the P.O. had sign-language classes, so we could learn to communicate, and I got to help in training the new employees (not like the one who said, “Paint the wall!”). So yes, I’ll bet we could write a book!

      You might be a postal redneck, if you chew raw garlic every morning, in an attempt to cover your chronic over-imbibing. You might be a postal redneck, if you run the route, in order to have time at your favorite bar in the afternoon, before heading back to the office. You might be a postal redneck, if you “grab yourself”, and taunt female co-workers about “wanting some”. You might be a postal redneck super, if your primary job-function is to “make the rounds” sweet-talking as many women as possible.

        • Terry, I think you must know, and are kidding me. As this is a family website, I will not spell it out further, in deference to any children who wander by. Suffice to say, my friend was appalled, I urged her to report the guy, but like many people, she was too afraid of making a problem that might hurt her more.

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    Zenny’s workout mate, Sarbonne, finished second today at Golden Gate Fields. Congratulations!

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      I wondered what happened to him; thanks for the update; I remember the rider saying they did not want to use him up too much so they ran two; him and El Vino to train
      Zenny. Any more work on El Vino???

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    For all our brave and courageous men and women in our nation’s military, past and present, we thank you, thank you, thank you! God Bless all those who have fallen and gave the supreme sacrifice. The nightmare of war … the USA would not be what it is today without that sacrifice throughtout our country’s two hundred and thirty six years. I am a grateful American … bless you, bless you, bless you! We will always remember we shall never forget … And God Bless the good ole USA!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voPt5pnEEv0&feature=related

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      THANK YOU for sharing this!!!!!!! What a gal she was. Hope she is receiving a huge bouquet today,where her grave is.

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      Love this link, Karen G; A real war hero she was; hope someone puts
      carrots on her grave.

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      Wow! What a wonderful post! Thank you so much for this. I had never heard about this war horse and now I’ve read everything I can find about her. Her story gave me chills. Thank you!

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    Wow, this blog is getting quite full! It took awhile for it to come up tonight.

    To Zenny, 12Z, and all staff, as well as all Z fans:
    Goodnight, peaceful rest and sweet dreams!
    Cheers!

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    Today is Memorial Day, so here’s a salute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and also a big thank you to all who have served and returned, like John Sherriffs and Z-sters Barbara Grimaldi and Doreen; and to Delrene’s son Steve, still serving.
    We also have a birthday to celebrate today.

    A Birthday Poem for Kathryn Cogswell
    (May 28, 2012)

    She’s a mother of two
    And grandmother to four,
    All of whom she does adore
    And for whom
    She has returned to Oregon
    From the enchanted land
    Of New Mexico,
    Where she did go
    To be close to her mom
    In that matriarch’s final years.
    This weekend, as I hear,
    Kathryn
    With the younger ones has gone
    To take some Shakespeare in
    At the festival in Ashland.
    She’s long been a lover of the bard,
    So it’s not at all hard
    To imagine
    How Kathryn
    Has been poetically inspired
    And hasn’t tired
    Comments, which you here have read,
    To compose
    In a most lyrical prose.
    Kathryn
    Does with phrases spin
    A fine thread
    Which she then does weave
    Into intricacies,
    Like carpets made by Persians,
    Inviting immersion
    To reach new cognitive depths.
    In her verbal arabesques,
    She does her best
    Not to deceive,
    But to help us perceive
    Something more of life’s mysteries.
    She gives us layers of multiplicity,
    But never duplicity.
    Her prose
    Does gradually unfold,
    Like the petals of a rose,
    To disclose
    Inner secrets untold.
    You might find
    Your mind
    Taken on flights
    To new heights
    Of insight
    And perception
    As if carried by an exotic bird
    Whose song was never before heard
    And whose iridescent feathers
    Change in color
    According to the slant of light
    And your own inner eye’s reception.
    One could further liken the prose
    Of our dear Kathryn
    To a mental jungle gym
    Designed to make our minds
    Flexible and trim–
    She keeps us on our toes!
    But what you might not know
    Is that she very young learned to ride
    And still takes pride
    In her association
    Long ago
    With Jackie Fulps,
    A horsewoman of noted reputation
    In the Northwest
    For equine rehabilitation.
    Mrs. Fulps, according to Kathryn, blessed
    The life of every horse she did touch.
    From her, Kathryn learned
    So very much
    ’Bout gentle ways
    An abused equine
    To restore.
    Kathryn mastered that and more.
    Thus by that lady,
    So highly esteemed,
    Kathryn soon found herself deemed
    “A good hand with a horse”—
    It certainly made
    Kathryn’s day
    When she earned
    That fine accolade!
    These days,
    It’s not just with Zenyatta
    That Kathryn is of course
    Kind of besotted,
    But also with less fortunate others
    For whom she many a donation
    Has generously allotted.
    If she had her druthers,
    In our nation
    The wild mustangs, like Cloud,
    Would be allowed
    Forever to run free
    In well-deserved liberty.
    They’re living symbols, she does say,
    Of the grand old U. S. of A.—
    Long may they our West roam!
    And since horses who on the track
    Man’s pleasure have served
    Should never lack
    For a new home
    When their racing days on done,
    Some funds
    From Kathryn to TROTT and Old Friends
    Do regularly come
    For those
    Who no longer can run.
    As a member of Equi-Army,
    She joins with cohorts who propose
    An end to horse slaughter
    And who work to oppose
    Horse cruelty.
    Thank you, dearest Kathryn, for all that you
    Continue to do
    For equine rescue!

    Happy birthday, Kathryn, and many, many more!

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      Happy Birthday, Kathryn! .

      Trina, beautifully said…as always.

      Many Blessings to you two beautiful, kind-hearted and generous women.

      And a Memorable Memorial Day and thank you to everyone who is and has served our country to protect our freedom.

      Love and blessings to You and Your Prince, Zenny and to your wonderful family here on your website and to everyone at Lane’s End.

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      Trina – thank you for this beautiful tribute to Kathryn on her birthday.

      And to Kathryn, happy birthday!! and many, many, many more

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      Happy Birthday Kathryn – hope you have a glorious day with your family.

      Trina – !!!!!! (it’s hard to come up with actual words to acknowledge the beauty of YOUR words – and you weave quite a tapestry yourself!)

      Sandy

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      Trina – a really grand, wonderful poem! As well, I know more about Kathryn, than I ever did before, since she so seldom graces our presence, it’s nice to have a little window on her world, thru your poem.

      Happy Birthday, Kathryn.

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      Dear Trina,
      A lovely tribute to Katheryn’s birthday; HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY B-DAY;
      Katherine.

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    There have already been so many eloquent Memorial Day tributes posted that one feels like a bit of an echo but . . .
    Enormous thanks and prayers to
    Those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to fight for freedom – not only for us but for people of many nations around the world,
    The loved ones left behind,
    Those who have served and serve us still, and
    Those who support them and wait for their safe return.

    As the nation comes together and remember today, special hug from me to all of you.

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    First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR KATHRYN!!! I haven’t been using the computer much this weekend and completely lost track of dates. I hope you are having such a wonderful time with your children and grandchildren!!!

    Second of all, TRINA–ONCE AGAIN YOU CAPTURE THE PERSON TO A T!!!!!! Not sure how you do this, but you do this masterfully! Yours was a beautiful tribute to Kathryn!

    Third, do any of you go onto the TDN Forum? I post there frequently and enjoy reading the responses.

    Fourth, none of the horses running in the Triple Crown are up to Secretariat’s stature, or Zenny’s, but some are so very good, like Bode. The field for the Belmont, to me, is much weaker, but I strongly believe that IHA, Dullahan and Rags deserve to be there. That would be my trifecta were i there, even though it would not pay much! If IHA does not win, I believe the stud fee for Bode will be higher than IHA’s.

    Fifth, SHACKLEFORD is running today in the Metro Mile at Belmont. It’s very hot and humid today in the NY Metro area, and I know he sweats so much before a race. Today he’ll probably be drenched before he even gets to the starting gate. Everyone says Caleb’s Posse will take it, but my heart is always with Shack. Come home safely, baby boy!!!!!

    To all my fellow veterans and to all those who came before us, thank you with all my heart.

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      Cheering for Shackelford, too; just love that guy; Caleb’s Posse is pretty quick, though

      You really think Bodemeister stud fee would be higher than IHA??? winning the Santa Anita Derby, the KY Derby and the Preakness, without the Belmont and his strong
      stamina female side; Bode is royally bred, but definately not a router and not multidimensional unless he starts to show more gears. IAH is a true talent and getting
      better with each race; feeding off the training and everything he is going through; really thriving

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      Senator Barbara Grimaldi, a true hero for our times. A big thank you to you and all others who have worn the unifrom.

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    Our fellow Z-ster Sarah Powell posted this request on Zenny’s Tribe:
    9:07am May 28
    Calling all Z’sters: Please send positive thoughts to my 21-year-old Impressive QH Buckaroux (Buck). Never was a sweeter horse! I thought he was coming down with colic yesterday afternoon – vet on call made a farm visit and we thought he was stabilized – an hour later he was down again. Loaded up and headed to University of Georgia Vet Facility – Diagnosis: Impacted secum. He is on fluids, seditives. He made it through the night for which I’m very thankful. Needless to say, I didn’t sleep much last night and it sure was tough going in the barn this morning. Keep fingers and hooves crossed and if you are so inclined, say a prayer. Thanks to all.

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    A good Memorial Day to one and all!Time to play catch-up again, but first a real story: we were at the track Saturday (saw JAG) and of course I bet on Mr. Commons. HOWEVER, when possible I try to bet on my birthday in the form of an exacta box–well, need I say more, except my b.d is 10/2. When Wilkinson won, I just stared. I think I said, “What just happened?” Well, what just happened was I won $100.40!! I never imagined the 43-1 horse would win and neither did anyone else apparently. Track announcer Vic S. told us that for this American Hdcp race this was the longest shot ever to win in its 73 yr history. We were sitting close up, so when the WINNER came close by on way to winner’s circle, I cheered! Keep in mind I really was rooting for Mr. Commons, but if had to go the other way, well….:-) P.S. the most I’ve ever won betting my b.d is $1200, several years ago at Golden Gate. One never knows….

    Am so enjoying the antics of Lava Man…he is delight! And am SO rooting for IHA, but have been down this road before. At the pre race seminar Saturday Doug mentioned Mario having even more media to contend with as the Spanish speaking media will be hitting him up…and on local radio show yesterday brother Dennis O’N said once back in NY the Canandian media will go after him, too. Sure his hope his young shoulders ae strong!

    Linda Edwards in NJ that is TERRIFIC that you were at the Preakness!!! Makes me smile just thinking ab

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    This is about a trainer who remembers his old champion stallion still after 34 yrs.
    http://www.drf.com/blogs/hello-old-friend
    by Barbara Livingston
    A wonderful salute to an old “War”horse remembering him while he’s still alive.
    Some things should be said before it is their time.
    Thanks should be offered before it is their time.
    Time for reflection is now not after.
    Have a good & safe Memorial Day, everybody.

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      Just very much love the old guys, they have a lot to teach and a lot to tell.
      You can not beat them !!!!!

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        and everything is “old hat”, Oh yes, I have done that 100 times, just do it right and I will take you along.

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      Danny, ever youthful, turned 86 on May 21. “How did that happen?,” he asks. “I’m only 16!”
      Lucky the people and horses that have crossed his path.

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    well…after being so rudely interrupted I will continue, I hope! Linda, it makes me SMILE thinking about you being at the Preakness. How exciting! Karen Gogue can attest to the fact that I was going nuts, along with MANY others….hugging everyone in sight…on Monday my boss told me he imagined me doing cartwheels–told him if I could have I would have. I’ll stop now while I’m ahead. More later.

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    Kathryn, I hope you have a wonderful birhtday and many more.
    Trina you are so talented, we appreciate you so very much.
    Sign, yes isn’t Union Rags a good looking horse. Thank you for the link.
    I heard Nick Zito on phone with the guys at TVG this morning, he must not have a horse he can enter in the Belmont this year. He did not mention anyone. I think if I am remembering right he had Birdstone back a few years ago and someone else also. I had been a little worried about that. He was really talking great about the horse he has entered today in the met mile. I think Jackson Bend. OMG so many talents in that race.

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    I do not want to forget: to those who are ailing and/or have lost someone, special thoughts go out to you this day. Hope being with Z’s family helps you through the rough spots.

    Happy birthday Kathryn…good to get to know you through, who else, Trina! :-)

    Thanks again for the talking horse stories, Terry Crow! Rod laughed upon reading the “they’re off,” joke/story, as did others when I re-told it this past weekend.

    Thanks to all who posted Lava Man videos/stories. Keta, signofthetimes and Judy Berube come to mind. If I missed anyone, thanks to you, too. He was a great race horse to follow and it is so good to see him enjoying his new job—as part of the Triple Crown, no less! :-)

    Looking forward to the Met Mile.

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    Dear Z Fans, Z Team and Lane’s End Team:

    Wishing you all a pleasant Memorial Day. Thank you to our troops everywhere and to all who gave their lives in the service of their Country and are especially remembered on this day.

    God Bless. Hugs, JB

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    Do y’all remember Hootie, the pony that escorted so many of John’s horses that retired? TROTT found him a home being a trail horse but now he’s having health issues. It’s all outlined on his facebook page. He needs donations so that he can stay in the pasture where he is. Ann and Jerry, can you help this old veteran?

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    gee, i am a couple hundred posts behind! hope you all had a wonderful memorial day weekend. thanks to those who have served and those who are currently serving. it is because of you that we can speak freely.
    @ kathryn – happy birthday!
    @sarah powell – prayers and good wishes for buck.

    haven’t forgotten the rest of you, just been off line for a couple days. will catch up and respond.

    @grand poobah – my friend sent me a card that said i must be a redneck because i think that going out for a formal evening means taking the black pickup! iyiyi! everyone wants to get in on the act!

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    Woo Hoo, IT’s Tricky, Just Fantastic. Way to Go Girl, and I didn’t even see you throw Eddie off today. Way to Go. Love Ya

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    Sending special prayers to Sarah for Buckaroux, hope he is better soon and home with you.
    A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Kathryn and many more.

    Hugs and kisses to Zenny and 12z, hope you are enjoying the nice weather and having some carrots and peppermints. XOXOXOXO

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    Shackleford, Fantastic. Woo Hoo, again You are just getting Better and Better. So Happy to see you win. Great Great Met Mile. Love Ya Shackleford.

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    Hi all,
    Hope you had a great holiday, especially all military families and vets.
    Happy birthday to Katherine Hope you had a great day!
    Congrats to It’s Tricky beating a great mare in Awesome Maria, you go girl! And congrats to Shackleford on a great win, too bad To Honor and Serve got bottled up on the rail. Great racing and thank God no one was hurt. Hugs to all.

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      FINALLY FOUND HIS NITCH, OLD SHACKELFOR, SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE LAST
      YEAR !!!!!

      HE IS SO TOUGH, I AM SO GLAD HE DID NOT GET DISCOURAGED, HIS TENACITY AND PERSEVERANCE IS GOING TO BE A TRAIT HE PASSES ON FOR SURE.

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    WHEW!!! What with being on vacation and all,I am really far behind reading the posts!!

    Hope all are having a lovely and reflective Memorial Day. I sang the National Anthem again for our local observation–it is a lovely service with many military taking part–and even a fly-over by some A-10 Thunderbolts!!

    @ Trina–Another masterpiece!!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHRYN!!! Thanks for all of your rescue efforts! Having my wonderful Barnaby and knowing that without the chain of miraculous events that brought him to me,he would no longer be alive,makes horse rescue even more important to me than it already was!!

    It was so wonderful to have some vacation days right here and have extra time to spend with him. This week,he will be brought up to East Fork Canyon,about 5 miles south of here, to stay for the summer at the lovely 5 acre place owned by Casey’s mom,where he and Traveller stayed last summer. Even now that Casey is gone,she invited Barnaby to join Traveller so that she would not be lonely—another miracle,as now I will get to see him every day and do the evening feeding for both of them. More bonding time!! They will go back to the Susie Q,25 miles south,again in November or December. Barnaby is thriving–putting on some weight,as the vet wanted him to do,and being such a good boy!!People who meet him are just bowled over at how handsome he is,and how affectionate he is!! I am SO blessed by this four-legged miracle!!!

    Had to chuckle at all of the postal references. Many years ago,they had a big competitive exam for people seeking postal jobs up here. I came out number one out of at least 100 folks. Was very excited until I went down to Boise for my “indoctrination” day. The next morning,I went to see the Postmaster and told him I didn’t want the job!! He was shocked and said you just can’t DO that–you’ll be blacklisted from ever working at the Post Office!! I said,”good, because I never WANT to work at the Post Office !!! The man behind me on the register was thrilled as he needed the job and it put his two kids through college!! He had to retire a couple of years ago,after more than 20 years of service,due to severe complications fron diabetes. The wonderful benefits provided by his insurance and pension literally saved his life,so it was meant to be that he had the job!! I really admire all of you who have done the wonderful work all these years! You’re “better men (and women) than I!” I would have “gone postal” in the first month!!! Just too much regimentation for me–I’m kind of a “free spirit!”

    To anyone who has left me a personal message in the past two weeks that I have not yet found or answered—I apologize!! I’m just behind and I will eventually catch up–I do so love all of you and love to read all of your posts!

    Can hardly wait for the Belmont!! Sure hope that the IHA team can pull it off!! Don’t you just love all the fanfare over Lava Man?? He looks so proud when he goes out there!!

    @Zenny and Baby Z–Sweet dreams to you both! So glad your mom got to be with you on Mother’s Day!!!

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      Thank you for the compliment, Sue, I’m glad you enjoyed the poem for Kathryn, and I’m SO HAPPY for you and Barnaby! Woopee!

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      Sue Noel – I love your Postal story, it should go into “the book” Debbie G, Ann & I are [dreaming of] writing. Didn’t even get past “indoctrination”, that’s great! Briefest career I heard of!

      And glad you, Barnaby & Traveller get to have the summer together.

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    FROM THE SUBLIME ABOVE TO THE RIDICULOUS BELOW…
    “This morning I read Hootie (Zenyatta’s pony horse)’s face book. After he retired from the race track, Trott helped him get placed as a trail riding horse. He recently has had health issues and cannot work. He is asking for donations to stay in the pasture. I would just hate for anything to happen to him. He contributed to racing and continued to work after retirement. He deserves a dignified retirement. For information on donating please see his face book page. ”
    AFTER ALL THE WORK HE DID WITH ZENNY, YOU MEAN TO TELL ME THAT THE MOSSES WILL NOT PAY FOR HIS RETIREMENT???? THAT THIS HORSE HAS TO GO BEGGING OR RISK GOING TO SLAUGHTER, JUST BECAUSE HE’S INJURED? Something is wrong with this picture…please, all Zsters who have contact with the Mosses and the Sherriffs, please ask them to take Hooty in, in honor of how closely he worked with their billion dollar mare!!!!!!!!!!!

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      Barb, I know your heart is in the right place, but automatically assuming the worst of people, especially people like the Mosses who have a proven record of supporting horse welfare, is counterproductive. You are yelling, and nobody responds well to that. How do you know the Mosses are even aware of the situation? And why assume that he would go to slaughter? Yes, he needs sponsors in order to stay at the TROTT facility, but I think they’d look for another home for him if they can’t keep him there.

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        Laura, I appreciate your message. It’s almost been a year that I’ve been working in horse advocacy, and the sad stories far outnumber the glad ones. Hooty was part of Zenny’s connections for several years…one would think those connections would not let him fall through the cracks. I’m not one to idolize or to quickly pass blame, but to hear that this little guy who had such major connections is begging for subsistence just hit me the wrong way. Thank you again.

        • I do understand your feelings, but I doubt that Hootie is in any real danger. It’s fair to assume that the folks at TROTT work or volunteer there because they love horses. They probably love Hootie; I would guess that that is why they are working to keep him there rather than sending him to a retirement farm. Anyway, they sure won’t send him to slaughter or to any bad situation. He’s popular; people keep track of him. There would be a huge outcry if any TB charity did that to any horse in its care.

          All non-profits, TROTT included, have to appeal to the emotions to raise funds. One of the ways they do that is by making every situation seem urgent. They know which buttons to push. They want you to feel that “you” are the only person who can save this horse/dog/child/wetland/whatever. And while I don’t doubt for a moment that TROTT actually does need donations and sponsors for Hootie, I should think he has already gotten some help and will get more.

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