Kentucky Derby Barbie, Meet Backstretch Barbie: Which Would You Buy?

re: Kentucky Derby Barbie, Meet Backstretch Barbie: Which Would You Buy?

Carolyn in ND — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:01:47 GMT

I still have my West family of Jane, Johnny, 2 kids & Princess Wildflower. They each had a horse except the one that drove the buckboard. I'm 46 & still have mine sitting out in a guest room.

re: Kentucky Derby Barbie, Meet Backstretch Barbie: Which Would You Buy?

sheila — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:18:13 GMT

I am amazed. I had a Chief Cherokee, Johnny West and Thunderbolt. Had Thunderbolt until sometime in the 90s. Gave any Barbies I was given to the dogs as chew toys. However, I think I would like a Backstretch version. My daughter collects the darned things and I think it would look great in her collection!

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Karen2 — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:03:12 GMT

Amen Real Racing fans speak up!!!! I was thinking the same thing. I love to be out playing in the dirt with my horses but I love to dress up like a lady too!!!! As real women, we can have it all!!!!!!!!!

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Dreamer's Mom — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:43:10 GMT

Carolyn in ND-true confession time-I'm 45 and still have Jane and Johnny in the basement! Wow, that sounds kind of scary....

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Dreamer's Mom — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:40:27 GMT

Carolyn in ND-I so had Jane and Johnny West! I loved those dolls! I also had the kids and horses for everyone!

So, anyway, back to the task at hand-backstretch Barbie would need a complete physical makeover in the arms. No way is she buff enough to gallop horses!

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Backside Sweetie — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:04:53 GMT

We definately need backside clothes for derby barbie,maybe even a pitchfork or grooming tools to show,we work hard but clean up real nice!

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Carolyn in ND — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:03:02 GMT

Oh I almost forgot, my Barbie was the city cousin to my Jane & Johnny West dolls & horses. When I got the buckboard & horse my Barbies rode along.

re: Kentucky Derby Barbie, Meet Backstretch Barbie: Which Would You Buy?

Real Racing Fans Speak Up — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:51:33 GMT

I really like the Kentucky Derby Barbie doll. All she needs is a simple change of clothes and she is Backstretch Barbie as well. Just because Barbie is beautiful does not mean that she is not tough, athletic or strong enough to gallop a horse. I know plenty of feminine and pretty ladies who work on the backstretch. Little girls do not need to think that they have to be ugly, dirty, macho or tatooed to work in our industry. Thank you to any company that supports the horse racing industry. We will buy your product and let you see that your advertising or product development dollars are well spent in the Sport Of Kings (and Queens)

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Denise — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:09:21 GMT

I loved your blog!! I am a horse lover and owner and have spent my fair share of time in the muck & mud. And yes, as a young girl, the only purpose of owning a Barbie was to ride the horse!! But I am also now a Barbie collector and I already have purchased this Barbie! I would love a backstretch Barbie as well as a Preakness, Belmont & Breeders Cup Barbie. It's the best of both worlds for me!!

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RachelSatterfield — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:10:44 GMT

I would have LOVED Backstretch Barbie as a little girl. I would have enjoyed it much more than this decked out Derby Day doll who looks like you shouldn't touch her. Like the photographer you credited, mine Barbies existed only to ride, train, and take care of my Barbie and Breyer horse herd. :D

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Grey K — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:47:20 GMT

Definitely need a Backstretch Barbie too, complete with horse.

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Carolyn in ND — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:46:25 GMT

Great idea! Even if it were a set of clothes to change the Derby Barbie to a working backstretch Barbie would work for me. I'm still hoping to buy a Derby Barbie.