Friends With Cows: The Story of Quest

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bheinz01 — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:19:42 GMT

What a great story, count on me for a valentine. I received a forwarded e-mail today about 23 Thoroughbred broodmares and foals on a farm on Wright Road in Barnesville, Ohio. They are to be sent to slaughter on saturday, 2/5 to licquidate the estate of the late Dr. Steams, DVM. They have papers and are free, a friend is trying to find them homes, there's also a stallion named Conley Key.

The contact number is 440-463-4288, maybe some of you can help or pass this info along.

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sherpa — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:36:27 GMT

http://heartoftucson.org/

Thanks, LauraJ. Your FB link took me long 'way around to their website and this amazing video.

Words can't express...

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Love 'em all — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:29:26 GMT

I know only too well the expense and hard work that is essential when caring for horses. My niece and two great-nieces are most appreciative when their 'aunt' can spare a little money from time to time for their much loved horses, cats, dogs .... and donkey.

Sent Shannon's horse rescue my 'homemade' valentine yesterday with some 'mad money'.

Happy Valentine's Day to all ... and especially to the horses.

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LauraJ — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:04:31 GMT

@Windy Lane, Gifted aka Dyna King continues to improve. A good place to get updates is their Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/group.php!/group.php?gid=94549935886&v=wall

He is going to be on CNN!

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MintHillFarm — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:23:00 GMT

As someone who resucued 3 OTTBs and a lead pony in the last 2 years, it is very expensive to keep them...I believe that with more and more owners and fans concerned about the welfare of the horses after their racing careers, we will read more happy endings.

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Dona — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 05:37:01 GMT

I post this on Tracking Barbaros Brothers and a lot of his fans say they will send a card. Also, finally got to post on Zenyatta.com and ask them to respond. Hope Shannon gets a lot of card.

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Seabiscuit — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:00:39 GMT

Thank you for this uplifting story!! A Valentines card will be in the mail next week! I hope you set a new record for your fundraiser!

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Bettyann Pasinella — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:44:17 GMT

I am one of the partners who owned Pouf.I am so grateful for the update on his new life. Pouf was HUGE but always took his carrots from me very gently. However, if you turned to give another horse a treat he would start banging his stall until you came back to him. When he returned to the track after his surgery, he won by about 7 lengths. What a thrilling win!..But nothing compares to this upbeat story about this former racehorse that achieved the biggest and most important win of all.. A loving home and a future beyond the racetrack.. Thank you.

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Big Brown's Buddy — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 23:01:04 GMT

I believe Secretariat also had other animal friends - a donkey or mule, and a stray dog, wasn't it? Once he had comapny,he really calmed down.

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Dani — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:47:16 GMT

Thank you for the story of Quest and for informing us on the work of Double L Stable. It is so important that we continue to hear such stories as hopefully it does do much to bring to light the happy endings that are possible through volunteer work and especially through donations that we the racing fans or just fans of horses in general can be a part of to help. I already have my special Valentines Day card picked out. Thank you for all you do. It does not go unnoticed.

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Big Brown's Buddy — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:07:23 GMT

What a terrific idea! Thank you for letting us know about it! A card is on its' way from me!!! I can't afford to own a horse of my own,so this is the perfect way for me to help the beautiful animals that I love so much.

Great work,Double L Stables!!!

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Barbara W — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:51:38 GMT

Thank you so much for this story. Horses are not "commodities". They have names and pedigrees! People who treat them as objects need to be in another business.

I'm sending my Valentine card next week. What one person cannot do alone can be done if we all band together. When everyone helps a little bit, it can change lives.

And thank you, Dr. Hogan!

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sandraem — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:44:24 GMT

My husbad and I had Pouf Positive is our care at our barn in Lexington for several months before he went back up to New York. He was a real character and wonderful to ride and I am delighted to hear that he has found such a good home.

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Shannon -Double L Rescue — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:58:27 GMT

Thanks you all for the wonderful thoughts and comments. It brings tears to my eyes to know that so many caring people are out there.

Bless you all!

Shannon -Double L

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WWSTP — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:57:28 GMT

It's a real joy to hear stories like this. It's the entire life of the horse, and the quality of it that truly matters...not just what they do or don't do on the track. I am so grateful for the truly caring people in the business and for these sanctuaries that are able to save and transition some of these horses. You've got cards coming from friends and family.

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horseracinglover — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:23:59 GMT

There are way more horses that need rescue than rescues available. The east coast auctions are swamped with OTTB's. One resuce managed to save a 2009 Kentucky Derby Contender. You can go to New Holland in PA and find them. Camelot in NJ has a lot set up to try to find homes for all horses but they have several OTTBs go through on a regular basis. Several rescues have deals set up with the killer buyers and try to rescue as many as they can before the truck loads Monday morning to go to the slaughterhouse in Canada. If Senator Sue Willis has her way we as Americans will be eating horsemeat. She was to take all the mustangs and excess horses inculding OTTBs and process them to sell to China in celophane. Some think horse slaughter is a good option to be rid of this supplus horse population. Look up horseslaughter on youtube and you will change your mind. I did. No where in the world are horses slaughtered "humanely". The method uses on cows and hogs doesn't work. The horse Knows it is beinging gutted alive. Ask your vet.

God Bless them and all the rescues.

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debbie — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:41:37 GMT

this was a great story and you can count on my card. i just love horses and it makes me so happy when another finds a home after the racetrack career is over. ferdinand and exceller are happy :)

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sherpa — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:18:14 GMT

Esther - thank you for the reminder. I think you've found the 'purpose' for your blog. May you reap a thousand-fold all the good karma you sow.

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txhorsefan — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:06:13 GMT

Thank you, Esther, for sharing this lovely story of Quest and his journey to a new life after racing. The more these kind of stories are told and passed around, the better chance of more Thoroughbreds finding a new career after racing. Thanks!

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backside sweetie — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:19:44 GMT

Great uplifting story!These rescue stories give me hope that all the horses I have cared for and loved in my career will be rescued and loved by a new owner.I will be sending a card.It was also great to hear that DR PATTY HOGAN after all these years is still the caring DR.she was,at New Bolton Center.I worked there and one 1st Saturday in May,she was a student and we watched the Derby together on a little TV in my office.I read about her often and feel honored to have spent time with her and now I know for sure she is still the same horse loving person she was then!I wish you all the best Dr. Patty, Quest and Double L Stable and all the loving people that rescue these wonderful horses.

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Asst. Hotwalker — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:36:55 GMT

I love horses and goats. I'm sending a card as soon as this storm moves. Love Puzzle Quests new life. Breeders should all have to pay another $200 to a fund for their horses retirement. Added together in a trust it would really help these great racehorses have a guaranteed good life after the racetrack.

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MintHillFarm — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:00:36 GMT

My OTTB, Fred, lived with his very best friend, a Holstein steer named Mootallica, for 9 years. They were amazing buddies. "Mooey" passed away at 11yrs old in 2009 and I had to put Fred down this past December due to colic.

I miss them both so much and hope they are grazing in heaven together.

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Donut Jimmy, DVM — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:00:17 GMT

Thank you Dr Hogan. I appreciate it that you remember your patients. Many of our colleagues, however good they may be in other ways, don't connect enough to recognize their patient's names years later. It is to your credit that you do.

I cannot claim to remember all of mine either, but I try.

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Love 'em all — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:19:16 GMT

This is a great story!

Immediately thought of Barbaro's bovine friend, Mocha, that he met at New Bolton Center. Mocha and Barbaro got along very well together.

Will be sending a valentine, and wish you much success with the fundraiser. Again, great story, and thanks for sharing the information.

Puzzle Quest ... great name! I'm sure your son and "Quest" both enjoy their time together.

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Suellen Hahn — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:24:13 GMT

It`s great when someone cares,,,GREAT JOB SHANNON,,,,Love Grammy