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For Whom Eight Belles Tolled

Submitted by Miss Martha D, May 5, 2008 12:39

I watched the Kentucky Derby on tv as I do every year. When I saw Eight Belles being walked around the oval, I just thought she was the most beautiful horse! But I noticed how slender her ankles were and that she was a big horse, seventeen hands high. When the horses came out of the gate and they all looked as if they were in one big clump, I wondered if maybe one of the horses somehow accidentally kicked her in the shins. That could have started a fracture that only got worse as she continued the race and then, finally, her ankle bones snapped and she collapsed. I love animals and to hear that she had been euthanized just about broke my heart. Maybe God wanted her for His Heavenly Stables where she can run about without fear of injury. God bless you, Eight Belles! And God bless her owner(s).

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I thoroughly enjoy the Kentucky Derby, horses, and horse racing. I love the sport, I love the animal. The most difficult... [MORE]	Paula Stenger	May 14, 2008 14:11
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All I can think to say is thank you for a beautifully written article. When I heard about Eight Belles... [MORE]	Lisa O'Brien	May 5, 2008 23:33
Mr. Watman writes a wonderful essay concerning the demise of the brave, little filly Eight Belles. All of us who... [MORE]	Wendy A. King	May 5, 2008 18:51
I admire this filly for her heart, and in my mind she is a hero. I also admire the person... [MORE]	Mallory	May 5, 2008 17:02
Amen, horse racing IS beautiful. But no one has mentioned that RUFFIAN'S trainer died the night before this fateful race... [MORE]	stavo	May 5, 2008 15:52
thanks--that helped. nicely done. [MORE]	Mark Elliott	May 5, 2008 15:50
I watched the Kentucky Derby on tv as I do every year. When I saw Eight Belles being walked around...	Miss Martha D	May 5, 2008 12:39
Eight bells for Eight Belles, a very nicely balanced piece. Will send this one on. [MORE]	Kippy	May 5, 2008 12:37

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