Kentucky Derby

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

Here is the link to the obituary of Frank Whiteley, trainer of Ruffian.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/04/sp...ruffian&st=nyt

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

No, I didn't see the obit.

Revelation 6 and Psalm 36:6 makes me wonder if there will be horses in heaven. If so, perhaps Ruffian and her trainer may be reunited, and Ruffian and Eight Belles and Barbaro can race each other, with no risk of injury to any of them. It's a nice thought, at least.

Of course there are horses in heaven!

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

The Rolex open is on NBC. World class jumping.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

The Rolex open is on NBC. World class jumping/dressage/cross country.

and the FEI for the first time will be here in the US
, in Kentucky in 2010. Gotta get a hold of Melvin.

[Joe L Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Joe L]

Let's not forget Prairie Bayou at the 1993 Belmont and few weeks earlier, Union City at the Preakness. It's the start of a great race in heaven.

[shaggy Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close shaggy]

When I heard the sad news the first person I thought of was Lauren. I knew she was such a horse lover. What a tragedy. shaggy

[M. Henley Class President Find all posts View Profile Close M. Henley]

A few pics of the many taken, including several hatted folks, Rita included:

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/w...y4aNMi&notag=1

Enjoy!!

Very sad - overshadowed the day

Melvin, glad u and the misses had a good day...please post a picture of Rita in her HAT!