Michael Blowen's Old Friends Equine Organization & Horse Rescue Farm

Ruhlman arrived with Creator June 2006 and checks out his new home digs (by Flashpoint).
Sunshine Forever also in June 2006 (Photo above by Flashpoint).
Creator in 1986 European Champion - Godolphin Stables bred in Great Britain, (by Mill Reef )
New Old Friends Entrance sign tribute to Exceller and Ferdinand
Narrow Escape and Friend (Photo by Flashpoint at Old Friends in Georgetown, KY)

Wonderful Greeting between Creator and Michael Blowen, President of Old Friends Equine Retirement and Rescue Farm (Photo by Peggy Maness)
Creator (photo by Peggy Maness, June 2006)

Logo for Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund

National Equine Rescue Coalition 2007

Storm is coming (Heuer)

National Equine Rescue Coaltion (President Steve Rei - in memory of Barbaro);

Times with Barbaro and Dr. Dean Richardson, 2006

Barbaro and Dr. Dean Richardson during early September walk 2006; George Widman AP.

Kentucky Derby 132 [2006] Review - First in Series 2006

Leonard Lusky will be at Delaware Park Horse Racing Track to sign autographs April 29, 2007.

Donations to the Laminitis Fund

Portion of the proceeds of this print done by Nick Martinez is being donated to The Laminitis Fund Please take a moment to visit Nick's site at www.NickMartinezart.com

Commemorative version of Barbaro Fans T-shirt available

Official commemorative version for Delaware Park's Barbaro Fans who are celebrating Barbaro's birthday and will be attending the two day event Saturday and Sunday, April 28th and 29th. It is designed exclusively by Ernie Corvino and will be made available for special sale discounted prices to those already registered to attend and has been approved by the Barbaro Life Celebration committee.

Official Endorsement/Licensed Barbaro Fans T-shirts March 2007

These are the two approved "Official Barbaro Fans T-shirts" licensed and endorsed by Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum and the Jackson Family. They are available only to attending Barbaro Fans at the Delaware Park's Barbaro Life Celebration event and Fundraiser for Laminitis and Horse Rescues this coming April 28 - 29, 2007.

What Palominos are: Color not Breed of Horse

Tribute for Fitch who was a red sorrel (reddish-brown) unwanted Palomino colored foal. And like Abercrombie, his brother -- both were sent to auction in Edensburg, Western Pennsylvania to be bought by killer buyers. Both mother mares could not be saved but Fitch and Abercrombie were purchased by Pure Thoughts, Inc. Horse/Foal Rescue Foundation of Florida and South Carolina. This is in loving memory of Fitch who died unfairly because of traumatic injuries and blood loss sustained in a cruel abduction attempt this past Sunday evening March 4, 2007. Specialty Veterinarian Team of 12 at the University of Georgia spent 7 hours desperately trying to save Fitch but at 11:56 EST on Monday evening, March 5th, they let him pass peacefully into horse heaven where Barbaro was there to greet him. His struggle to live will not be forgotten and will forever be remembered by Barbaro's Fans. Donations to help save more reddish sorrel Palomino foals and Thoroughbreds will be made in Fitch's and Barbaro's memory and honor!

You see below the standard coloring that most people find in a Palomino bred horse, even though technically, Palomino refers to the dark blond beige coloring of the horse and not the breed itself according to Furry Critter's Network Palomino Horse Breeders of America.

Photo Essay on Re-Rescue of Fitch by Pure Thoughts Inc.

Dr. Patterson administering emergency care and IV fluids to Fitch who is in shock and requires critical care including a blood transfusion due to the severe loss of blood. He suffered multiple wounds and large right-sided hematoma from being dragged across cement. He also has broken teeth, split ribs and suffered a hernia. Because of the extreme stress endured he also has colic and is slowly recovering from shock.

He was so weak at this point, he had to be carried on a special blanket back to his stall where he could be closely examined and monitored better.

Updated Photo Essay to Christmas Letter from The Grace Foundation

Updated with photos from The Grace Foundation of Northern California during their December 2006 efforts to raise $4,000 with the help of fans of Barbaro and other generous donations from other contributors and sponsors.

(Re: Letter under CARE DIARY 2007 of BARBARO CAMPAIGN NEWS, January 26, 2007)

Brief Photo Essay on Real Quiet

Real Quiet almost became a Triple Crown Winner. He won the 1998 Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. He then went on to race the Belmont Stakes and lost by a nose just under the wire. He has already sired with 4 mares in 2007 before being taken to New Bolton Center in Kennett Square where he is under UPENN vets care of Dr. Dean Richardson. To date, he has drained both abscesses in Real Quiet's hind legs and the prized Pin Oak Lane (www.pinoaklane.com) stallion is recovering well so far. Can see the entire updated article at www.BarbaroCampaignNews.com under the At the Top Hour in Breaking News section. March 2, 2007.

Top left photo shows both Real Quiet and his Jockey Kent Desormeaux in the winners Circle at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky in May 1998 (124th Kentucky Derby). Second photo (BW) shows Real Quiet losing just by a nose under the wire at the Belmont Stakes same year. Third photo shows sire stallion Real Quiet's standing at current home Pin Oak Lane Farm owned by Dr. William J. Solomon (VMD). Noteworthy is fact that Real Quiet is second leading sire in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Ohio. More info in above articles in the Top Hour.