Blue Blue Sea's Brother Needs Your Help

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bluebluesea — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:13:38 GMT

Guess what?! Gran Huracan may already have his forever home! He vetted sound - just an old bow that shouldn't cause him issues. He had his first ride and he's got a new owner interested. His story shows what amazing horses OTTBs are.

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bluebluesea — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:19:06 GMT

Susan, his dam holds an absolutely special place in my heart - she's the dam of Blue Blue Sea (my special horse) and a daughter of Alysheba, one of my all time favs and son of my all time fav racehorse. I'd like to get her back, for sure, but that might not happen.

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Woodland Dash — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:10:43 GMT

I am concerned about the dam. I have a special place in my heart for all the old mares that just keep on producing year after year. Does she need rescuing too? Let's find some safe places for these old gals too.

Susan

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Barbara W — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:11:15 GMT

Forwarding to our Army--Pure Thoughts is the best!

www.equi-army.ndo.com

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bk7557 — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:49:27 GMT

Tom, please email me at bk7557@prodigy.net and I can give you more information about Gran Huracan. He was shipped today and has landed in Orlando, Florida. He will arrive at Pure Thoughts later this evening. We did raise a good bit of money, but still need to raise more now that he is here, for his rehab and retraining. Any amount you would like to donate in your mom's name would be so awesome. I would hope my children would do the same for me when I pass away. Funds are also tax deductible. Donations can be made at the Pure Thoughts website PTHR.org and go to Gran's page. I am sorry for the loss of your mom, I personally know how hard it is. I thank you for any amount you wish to donate.

Bernel

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bluebluesea — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:01:11 GMT

The plan has touched down in Florida!!!!! Thank you each and every one of you. A "Great Hurricane" has come to Florida. :) LOL

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bluebluesea — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:58:38 GMT

Tom,

The total for the shipping is $3,200. Those funds have been raise or are very close to being raised. We do not know if there will be any injuries that need to be treated and Pure Thoughts is raising funds for hay and feeding of all their horses, too. If you would like to donate some money to them, that would be fantastic.

Thanks

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Teezee — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:47:10 GMT

Hi,

How much money is needed to bring this horse to the U.S.?

My mom just passed away and I would like to do as much good as I can with some of the money she still had.

Please answer or .send me an email

Tom

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breeze10 — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:55:39 GMT

So sad to hear of this situation! I hope the best for him...he looks thin and undeveloped to me..but that's only my opinion (sounds like maybe he's had the "life ran out of him") and could stand some rest and TLC from someone who cares (unlike his former owner). These situations are always disheartening and a big negative to racing. After reading "islandhorsevi", perhaps the solution may be that somehow the U.S. stops the sale of these horses to these uncaring, unable- to-provide-the-care countries! Remember...we have thousands of ex-racehorses in this country who need homes also. The point was made that these horses "come from the States INITIALLY"...well, maybe we in the States need to insure that "these horses" don't go to such countries where proper care or after-racing care can not be given. In my opinion, anyone anywhere should not initially buy the horse if they can not insure that they will provide the means to care for the horse after the racing career fails or ends.

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islandhorsevi — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:48:19 GMT

I am a "horse rescuer" www.virginislandshorserescue.com and commend the folks at Pure Thoughts for the work they do to help horses who otherwise get little help. The horses we sent them were from the U.S. Virgin Islands. Jennifer and Brad were so kind to receive them and place them in their adoption program. We have FIVE more! They come from the bush, get dumped in empty lots, at the local humane society yard (who cannot sustain the cost) and sometimes directly from the track. In the islands, you can count the number of viable horseowners on your hands! They MUST ship to the States for a chance to be adopted. We have FIVE more at our farm, and there is ALWAYS one or two around the corner. Thanks to everyone who reads about, writes about, and helps horses in the Caribbean that come from the States initially. They don't stand a chance without this kind of love.

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ksweatman9 — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:00:05 GMT

I can't find you on face book. Please keep us updated on Gran Huracan's fate. I'm worried about him now.

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ksweatman9 — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:16:05 GMT

He's beautiful, looks so sad. I'll pray for him. Hope he can come to America and have a good life.

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MRO — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:26:46 GMT

He's a beautiful horse - just like his mom & brother - and a grandson/great-grandson of both Alydar & Seattle Slew. I hope my contribution helps.

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bluebluesea — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:18:46 GMT

Thank you, Esther! You are much the best. I am thankful now twice for your excellent writing skills. Here's hoping he makes it to the States and that there will be another article on him in the future when he's got a new home and a new career. Looking at him, I think he might make an excellent jumper. :)