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May 07 2012

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Waiter! I’ll Have Another!!!

For an unlikely Derby winner who sold at auction as a yearling for $11k and later as a two-year old for $35k …I’d say I’LL HAVE ANOTHER has earned his keep. The 3 year old chestnut colt is out of Flower Alley and Arch’s Girl Edith and pre Derb had 6 starts / 4 wins / and $2m earnings. Not bad, but not a spotlight contender. I’d say his win Saturday made some believers a nice padding in their wallet. I’LL HAVE ANOTHER is on his was to Maryland with sights of going all the way to a TRIPLE CROWN win…. I’m not much of a gambler, but I’d have a seat at the table and certainly when asked …my reply would be “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER”.

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Owner: J. Paul Reddam Trainer: Doug O’Neill

History of the famous “CHURCHILL DOWNS” dates back to the 1800′s when 26 year old Col. M. Lewis Clark leased 80 acres of land from his uncles (John and Henry Churchill) with the dream of showcasing the Kentucky breeding industry. The initial construction began with only $32k. The track formally opened on May 17, 1875 with four races. The first winner at Churchill Downs was a horse named “Bonaventure”. The first national telecast of the Kentucky Derby was aired May 3rd of 1952.

photo credits: Getty Images, Dan Dry

Paul Reddam went from rags to roses (lfpress.com)
Unheralded jockey Gutierrez lands Kentucky Derby (reuters.com)
Kentucky Derby: I’ll Have Another wins (photos.mercurynews.com)

Tagged Animals, churchill downs, Derby, Derby Fashion, Doug O'Neill, Equestrian, horse racing, horses, I'll Have Another, J. Paul Reddam, Kentucky Derby, Mario Gutierrez, Pets, Triple Crown

May 01 2012

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Lessons from the ‘Furries’…

They don’t know prejudice unless we teach them what it is.

They don’t know fear unless we teach them to be afraid.

They don’t know limitations unless we box them in.

Today, let’s take a few lessons from the ‘Furries’ of the world; Forgive others’ mistakes, show love and happiness, and accept those who look/act different from you.

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Tagged Animals, dogs, encouragement, family, funny, inspiration, laughter, love, Pets, photography, Poetry, prejudice, Religion and Spirituality

Mar 22 2012

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Pet Respect

My pets have always been my sunshine on a crappy day. The welcome home from an office filled with demands and people I didn’t really like. My alarm clock of cheeky kisses instead of a blaring beep to pierce the wonderful early morning silence. Hugs when a partner cracked my heart. They filled my life with that something something that we often feel is missing.

Oftentimes I feel guilt about how I have treated my past pets. The dog I left behind to go to college. The horse I sold to buy a car and date boys. The fish I neglected until it died. The dog I sold to move overseas.

Our pets are more than fixtures for our homes, more than something to own; they are FAMILY. We are their WORLD. Give them the love and respect they deserve and be their LIFE PARTNER. Owning a pet is a big responsibility…so don’t own one unless you can be responsible for it. And most of all…be the sunshine in HIS/HER day sometimes. . .

Tagged Animals, dogs, family, Health, horses, love, Pets, photography, Poetry, responsibility

Feb 17 2012

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Freaky Friday Furry Friends

No, it’s not a cop out that I am not writing anything deep and meaningful. It’s simply that sometimes Fridays should be filled with laughter. When the rest of the world seemingly has gone bonkers turn your thoughts to the wonders of our fantastic furry friends. Watch these and enjoy an awesome laugh my friends! Cheers!

Tagged Animals, dogs, family, news, Pets, photography, spirituality

Jan 11 2012

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I Love Horses

You may not be an animal person and even more likely, you are not a horse person but I am going to tell you some things you probably didn’t know…then you can say you’ve learned something new today.

Horses belong to the equus family which comes from the Greek word meaning “quickness”.
A horses brain is the size of a potato.
A horse can poop up to 15 times a day- well that explains why barns look and smell like they do and why stalls need constant cleaning and mucking out
Horses’ ears point where they are looking
Horses interpret tones rather than words
A horse sees two different images from each eye
Horses can’t breathe through their mouths
A horses heart weighs 9-10 pounds
Horses can’t vomit
A horse has 360 degree vision

Horses have been a very important part of my life since I was 7 years old. My first horse taught me about responsibility and compassion. They are faithful friends and reliable listeners. For the times in my life that I didn’t feel like anyone understood me…my horse was always there to lend a willing shoulder to cry on. I will always admire, wonder, and love the beautiful animal God made.

Joanna