In a message dated 5/20/2006 7:24:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cleary1414@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: According to the vet, his racing days are definitely over... they are trying now to save his life, and leg so he can still be bred. Absolutely the most devastating thing to watch. Brings to mind memories from years ago of watching the great super filly - Ruffian - in the final race and day of her life. Such beautiful and awe-inspiring animals, but sooooo very fragile. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his connections and those who love the horse that he may be saved. Terri Stout _Cresthaven Kennels_ (http://cresthavenkennels.com/) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================