"Glorifying the SLAVERY of horses"??? Are you cracked? Horses die horrible deaths in "nature"...if you've ever looked into the eye of a horse, they are full of love & devotion & gratefullness for the care & love they feel from their human companion.
As for racing - they love it! It breaks my heart to see one get hurt whether on the track or in the pasture, it happens. Thank God for horses!
@juslookin3 - Hello. Our neighbors, equine vets, say that thoroughbred race horses are very well treated. Sometimes, they're bought & kept exclusively to make money for the owners. However, most of them are truly loved by the people around them. When they get old or ill, they're put to sleep painlessly & peacefully. They LOVE to run so it's not cruel to train them at all which comforts me because I love animals & can't stand the thought of them being neglected & abused. Best Wishes To You.
@mjcamck Hi. Dogs might like to run sometimes, too, but not for 24 hours straight like they're forced to in the Iditarod, where dogs die in every race. I doubt horses like to run on analgesics, or to be beaten with a jockey's whip. Like greyhounds, many more horses are bred than are winners. When they don't win, they're often discarded. See WLKY dot com and search for "horse slaughter." Finding the truth takes more than talking with a vet whose values are tied to the industry they serve.
@mjcamck Also, veterinarians as a group are not only NOT at the vanguard of animal protection, they are involved in every form of institutionalized animal abuse--vivisection, fur, farmed animals/slaughter, racing, etc. Veterinarians don't serve animals; they serve people who pay them. They dock tails and crop ears of dogs for their owners. They put their rubber stamp of approval on all the abusive industries mentioned above. The veterinary establishment actively hinders progress for animal
@juslookin3 - Hello. My veterinarian neighbors are both animal lovers. They KNOW about the abuse that SOME horse owners/breeders inflict. SOME pet owners are very cruel to their pets. Does that mean that the entire pet industry should be outlawed? Instead of throwing out the good with the bad, shouldn't we be concentrating on eliminating just the inhumane practices? Seriously. Peace.
@mjcamck Seriously...how many greyhounds being discarded/year are acceptable to you to continue to support greyhound racing? How many dogs dying in each Iditarod is acceptable? How many abused and/or discarded horses from the racing industry are acceptable? Bullfights? Rodeos? Circuses? All breeding misery and death to support man's lust for entertainment at their expense. My concern is with the animals, not the "rights" of insatiable humans to exploit to the fullest, in every way. Best
@juslookin3 - Hello. NOT Guilty. WHEN . . . where did I ever state that cruelty to animals, in any form, was "acceptable?" The UNdisputed FACT that numerous domesticated dogs, horses, etc. are mistreated should NOT be a reason for throwing out the good with the bad, but rather an incentive to ELIMINATING the neglect & abuse. When owned by decent, affectionate, good-hearted individuals, domesticated animals are well fed & live long, comfortable, lives filled with the activity they love. Peace.
@mjcamck Hi. Your responses have been supportive of racing. My point is that whenever animals are exploited for man's entertainment, it is abuse. The racing itself is abusive (though not as bad as some other forms of "entertainment"). They have no choice. The fact that they are legally chattel and have no rights, ensures that there will always be abuse and neglect on a large scale. If you care about animals, why must you support their exploitation? Horses don't want to race; people want it
@juslookin3 - Hello. We just disagree here. Sorry, but thoroughbred Race Horses DO love to run (whip causes discomfort, not pain.) Iditarod dog's health are essential to good performance; they are well cared for. Sled dogs DO love to run in snow. When they don't want to, they refuse to "mush" & are replaced on the trail, not killed. Race organizers ban mushers caught neglecting/abusing their dogs. I hope you're turning your commendable passion into volunteer service at a animal shelter.Peace.
@mjcamck Wow, you're in denial. Dogs die in every Iditarod (I guess you might say due to sheer joy), and many more are bred than are winners. Living life in a kennel or tied to stakes I guess is your idea of dog heaven. And you have the gall to defend horse whipping to fulfill man's lust for horse racing. I only responded because I thought that you cared, but I've wasted my time. Progress for animals has only occurred in spite of people like you. Goodbye.
@juslookin3 -Hello.I won't be hurling unjustified insults back at you.I KNOW dogs die every Iditarod; that tells me even MORE canine safety measures are needed.Nor, am I "defending" inflicting pain on horses (the whips startle, not hurt). I'm saying your solution throws out the positive (animals provided food, shelter, health care) w/the bad. People die in car accidents daily. So do we ban all automobiles or INCREASE safety features & measures? I hope you'll think about it. Peace.
@juslookin3 - Hello.A couple of final points: animals in the wild, not having anyone to provide for them, starve, get ill or hurt, then suffer lonely, agonizing deaths. It's horrible, but it's nature's way. At least diseased/injured racehorses go to sleep painlessly. If you don't already, I encourage you to put your passion to good use by VOLUNTEERING to rescue hurt animals like I've done; I truly do NOT deserve your insults. I sincerely extend Best Wishes & Peace to you.
@mjcamck You could use all of your rationalizations to justify human slavery, which I don't doubt that you would if it were 1850. Maybe you would have nursed a few sick or beaten ones to help you justify your "caring" pro-slavery position. I don't doubt that if this were Mexico or Spain that you'd defend bullfighting as something bulls enjoy. To equate the brutality of man-caused death and injury in the Iditarod to "bad things happen in nature" is despicable. Try that on kids.
@juslookin3 - Hello.Those who know me could tell you how completely off base your demeaning accusations are. I've donated massive amounts of time and/or money to programs which prevent abuse to children & animals, some of which I've personally rescued & delivered to shelters. It's clear you're not interested in a rational conversation, but just want a target to hurl insults at. I'm not interested. I hope you'll learn to disagree agreeably. PEACE & Farewell.
Thank you for posting. I grew up watching this video play before the derby since 1973... I have sinced moved from Kentucky and do not see on CA stations... THANK YOU for finding and sharing. One of my favorite memories of home!
Thank you again for sharing Dan, a remarkable musician as well as a remarkable man. Who but Dan could write a song in a couple of days, being excited about attending the Kentucky Derby? How I hope he enjoyed it, as much as I've enjoyed each & every song Dan ever shared with me. He never ceases to amaze me~two days to write this oh, so beautiful song! I can't help but shed tears here... There will never be another Dan, who, thru his music, in my soul, always! has, and always! will, Let It Shine!
Such a special man. Such an incredible musician. Such a beautiful song. Love to all on YouTube who take the time to make sure his music is always close at hand. So missed, but through the music Dan created and left for us you will always be in my heart and Always, "Let It Shine!"
A song by Dan I have always! loved, made even more special knowing exactly why he wrote it - and in just two days! Thank you Dan for sharing so much of your life with us through your gift of music. Through your amazing talent, we will always have you through your music you created and shared with us while you were here, to be played and played yet again. Thank you for this pre10der76. A treasure to be returned to here to be listened to and viewed many, many times to come.
Being one who plays Run for the Roses, this video is close to my heart, symbolizing the freedom and beauty of youth, so fleeting and precious, as was the life of Dan Fogelberg. Today is the 1st anniversary of his passing, and my heart is heavy..."but, your music will always live on, Dan, and I know that you're aware of this...even though you've passed on.
Today is the 1st anniversary of Dan Fogelberg's death, and I am both grieving and celebrating his life. There is a void in the world since his death, but I shall always cherish his life and his music. He touched my soul, and for that I'm glad. C. Goodman
Today 8-13 is Dan's birthday not the anniversery of his passing. To find out how I am helping Dan's music shine on check out my MySpace page listed on my youtube channel.
Thanks, pre10der. It was a shame that they didn't even acknowledge this song at the Derby this year. Dan deserves much more of a tribute than he's gotten! I miss this man!
I'm so amazed this was posted. I missed the derby today but was wondering if anything was done as a tribute to Dan during the festivities. It would be shameful if they didn't. Thanks so much for this wonder post.
To juslooking3
"Glorifying the SLAVERY of horses"??? Are you cracked? Horses die horrible deaths in "nature"...if you've ever looked into the eye of a horse, they are full of love & devotion & gratefullness for the care & love they feel from their human companion.
As for racing - they love it! It breaks my heart to see one get hurt whether on the track or in the pasture, it happens. Thank God for horses!
amkingerski 7 months ago
Such a beautiful song. Too bad it's about glorifying the slavery of horses for man's entertainment.
juslookin3 9 months ago
@juslookin3 - Hello. Our neighbors, equine vets, say that thoroughbred race horses are very well treated. Sometimes, they're bought & kept exclusively to make money for the owners. However, most of them are truly loved by the people around them. When they get old or ill, they're put to sleep painlessly & peacefully. They LOVE to run so it's not cruel to train them at all which comforts me because I love animals & can't stand the thought of them being neglected & abused. Best Wishes To You.
mjcamck 3 months ago
@mjcamck Hi. Dogs might like to run sometimes, too, but not for 24 hours straight like they're forced to in the Iditarod, where dogs die in every race. I doubt horses like to run on analgesics, or to be beaten with a jockey's whip. Like greyhounds, many more horses are bred than are winners. When they don't win, they're often discarded. See WLKY dot com and search for "horse slaughter." Finding the truth takes more than talking with a vet whose values are tied to the industry they serve.
juslookin3 2 months ago
@mjcamck Also, veterinarians as a group are not only NOT at the vanguard of animal protection, they are involved in every form of institutionalized animal abuse--vivisection, fur, farmed animals/slaughter, racing, etc. Veterinarians don't serve animals; they serve people who pay them. They dock tails and crop ears of dogs for their owners. They put their rubber stamp of approval on all the abusive industries mentioned above. The veterinary establishment actively hinders progress for animal
juslookin3 2 months ago
@juslookin3 - Hello. My veterinarian neighbors are both animal lovers. They KNOW about the abuse that SOME horse owners/breeders inflict. SOME pet owners are very cruel to their pets. Does that mean that the entire pet industry should be outlawed? Instead of throwing out the good with the bad, shouldn't we be concentrating on eliminating just the inhumane practices? Seriously. Peace.
mjcamck 2 months ago
@mjcamck Seriously...how many greyhounds being discarded/year are acceptable to you to continue to support greyhound racing? How many dogs dying in each Iditarod is acceptable? How many abused and/or discarded horses from the racing industry are acceptable? Bullfights? Rodeos? Circuses? All breeding misery and death to support man's lust for entertainment at their expense. My concern is with the animals, not the "rights" of insatiable humans to exploit to the fullest, in every way. Best
juslookin3 2 months ago
@juslookin3 - Hello. NOT Guilty. WHEN . . . where did I ever state that cruelty to animals, in any form, was "acceptable?" The UNdisputed FACT that numerous domesticated dogs, horses, etc. are mistreated should NOT be a reason for throwing out the good with the bad, but rather an incentive to ELIMINATING the neglect & abuse. When owned by decent, affectionate, good-hearted individuals, domesticated animals are well fed & live long, comfortable, lives filled with the activity they love. Peace.
mjcamck 2 months ago
@mjcamck Hi. Your responses have been supportive of racing. My point is that whenever animals are exploited for man's entertainment, it is abuse. The racing itself is abusive (though not as bad as some other forms of "entertainment"). They have no choice. The fact that they are legally chattel and have no rights, ensures that there will always be abuse and neglect on a large scale. If you care about animals, why must you support their exploitation? Horses don't want to race; people want it
juslookin3 2 months ago
@juslookin3 - Hello. We just disagree here. Sorry, but thoroughbred Race Horses DO love to run (whip causes discomfort, not pain.) Iditarod dog's health are essential to good performance; they are well cared for. Sled dogs DO love to run in snow. When they don't want to, they refuse to "mush" & are replaced on the trail, not killed. Race organizers ban mushers caught neglecting/abusing their dogs. I hope you're turning your commendable passion into volunteer service at a animal shelter.Peace.
mjcamck 2 months ago
@mjcamck Wow, you're in denial. Dogs die in every Iditarod (I guess you might say due to sheer joy), and many more are bred than are winners. Living life in a kennel or tied to stakes I guess is your idea of dog heaven. And you have the gall to defend horse whipping to fulfill man's lust for horse racing. I only responded because I thought that you cared, but I've wasted my time. Progress for animals has only occurred in spite of people like you. Goodbye.
juslookin3 2 months ago
@juslookin3 -Hello.I won't be hurling unjustified insults back at you.I KNOW dogs die every Iditarod; that tells me even MORE canine safety measures are needed.Nor, am I "defending" inflicting pain on horses (the whips startle, not hurt). I'm saying your solution throws out the positive (animals provided food, shelter, health care) w/the bad. People die in car accidents daily. So do we ban all automobiles or INCREASE safety features & measures? I hope you'll think about it. Peace.
mjcamck 2 months ago
@juslookin3 - Hello.A couple of final points: animals in the wild, not having anyone to provide for them, starve, get ill or hurt, then suffer lonely, agonizing deaths. It's horrible, but it's nature's way. At least diseased/injured racehorses go to sleep painlessly. If you don't already, I encourage you to put your passion to good use by VOLUNTEERING to rescue hurt animals like I've done; I truly do NOT deserve your insults. I sincerely extend Best Wishes & Peace to you.
mjcamck 2 months ago
@mjcamck You could use all of your rationalizations to justify human slavery, which I don't doubt that you would if it were 1850. Maybe you would have nursed a few sick or beaten ones to help you justify your "caring" pro-slavery position. I don't doubt that if this were Mexico or Spain that you'd defend bullfighting as something bulls enjoy. To equate the brutality of man-caused death and injury in the Iditarod to "bad things happen in nature" is despicable. Try that on kids.
juslookin3 2 months ago
@juslookin3 - Hello.Those who know me could tell you how completely off base your demeaning accusations are. I've donated massive amounts of time and/or money to programs which prevent abuse to children & animals, some of which I've personally rescued & delivered to shelters. It's clear you're not interested in a rational conversation, but just want a target to hurl insults at. I'm not interested. I hope you'll learn to disagree agreeably. PEACE & Farewell.
mjcamck 2 months ago
we played this at my uncles funeral. this was pretty much his life. always in my heart. <3 R.I.P uncle Dave i really miss u!
Skeeterbabe98 10 months ago
So heartwarming. What a talent. One of the most beautiful songs ever written. a talent sorely missed for sure. R.I.P Dan.
tsjrlover 1 year ago
Thank you for posting. I grew up watching this video play before the derby since 1973... I have sinced moved from Kentucky and do not see on CA stations... THANK YOU for finding and sharing. One of my favorite memories of home!
bcain2645 1 year ago
@bcain2645 You could not have been watching this video play since 1973, it was written for the 1980 Kentucky Derby.
DraculaGal31 11 months ago
My Mother died in 2006 on Derby Day. We had standarbred horses, she was the poet in my heart! To her and with love to Dan..In both their memories
granmapen 1 year ago
Man could this man sing...thanks for posting
click1119 1 year ago
Written about the Kentucky Derby. Hit #18 in Billboard.
DaveWollenberg 2 years ago
Thank you again for sharing Dan, a remarkable musician as well as a remarkable man. Who but Dan could write a song in a couple of days, being excited about attending the Kentucky Derby? How I hope he enjoyed it, as much as I've enjoyed each & every song Dan ever shared with me. He never ceases to amaze me~two days to write this oh, so beautiful song! I can't help but shed tears here... There will never be another Dan, who, thru his music, in my soul, always! has, and always! will, Let It Shine!
SoothesMySoul 2 years ago
Shoot, I thought I was gonna see him play it.
Jiffxx 2 years ago
BWWAAAAAHHH!! *sniffle*
rakshasa7 2 years ago
I have this song on my iPod, such a beautiful song! Such a beautiful man!
RodneyisGodney 2 years ago
Such a special man. Such an incredible musician. Such a beautiful song. Love to all on YouTube who take the time to make sure his music is always close at hand. So missed, but through the music Dan created and left for us you will always be in my heart and Always, "Let It Shine!"
SoothesMySoul 2 years ago
I miss Dan.
clewandow1 2 years ago
I love this song. it brought tears to my eyes when i heard it
BlueMaskOfTClan 2 years ago
A song by Dan I have always! loved, made even more special knowing exactly why he wrote it - and in just two days! Thank you Dan for sharing so much of your life with us through your gift of music. Through your amazing talent, we will always have you through your music you created and shared with us while you were here, to be played and played yet again. Thank you for this pre10der76. A treasure to be returned to here to be listened to and viewed many, many times to come.
SoothesMySoul 2 years ago
It's Derby Day!!! Go General's Quarters!!!
NinerPoolGirl 2 years ago
awesome song - a week out from the derby 2009. i'd forgotten that d. fogelberg had passed away. i wish this song had more recognition.
26Brw 2 years ago
Being one who plays Run for the Roses, this video is close to my heart, symbolizing the freedom and beauty of youth, so fleeting and precious, as was the life of Dan Fogelberg. Today is the 1st anniversary of his passing, and my heart is heavy..."but, your music will always live on, Dan, and I know that you're aware of this...even though you've passed on.
SDsunnyday 3 years ago
Today is the 1st anniversary of Dan Fogelberg's death, and I am both grieving and celebrating his life. There is a void in the world since his death, but I shall always cherish his life and his music. He touched my soul, and for that I'm glad. C. Goodman
SDsunnyday 3 years ago 4
Today 8-13 is Dan's birthday not the anniversery of his passing. To find out how I am helping Dan's music shine on check out my MySpace page listed on my youtube channel.
pre10der76 3 years ago
Beautiful!!
- Ian
EmergencyIan 3 years ago
Thanks, pre10der. It was a shame that they didn't even acknowledge this song at the Derby this year. Dan deserves much more of a tribute than he's gotten! I miss this man!
headcaseworker 3 years ago
was that Frank Gifford?
gregmpalumbo 3 years ago
Yes It was
d7639197 3 years ago
wow.....so superb..thanks...great of you to post!
gregmpalumbo 3 years ago
We are all so blessed to have heard this man's creations! So pure....
billp1955 3 years ago
Wonderful to see this original video being posted!! RIP Dan...... the world will miss you.
sbdirham 3 years ago
Dan raised Arabians. Beautiful horses!!Greetings From The West dvd, briefly showed Dan with his horses on the ranch.
asquare176 3 years ago
This is absolutley great to see this again after all the passing years. Thank You
chuckd5usa 3 years ago
Thank you for posting this! I rememeber watching this live and had been hoping this would turn up on youtube someday.
bsktgrvy 3 years ago
I'm so amazed this was posted. I missed the derby today but was wondering if anything was done as a tribute to Dan during the festivities. It would be shameful if they didn't. Thanks so much for this wonder post.
becster1964 3 years ago
Good luck everyone betting on the Derby! This song is rather sad now that Mr. Fogelberg is no longer with us. R.I.P. Dan
l8j13a68 3 years ago