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Post by pedigreegirl on Dec 18, 2011 17:33:05 GMT
As I am always on about my interest in Sindy and her horsey world[and Anna and the Champions!]I thought I would upload a picture of me with the horse I look after at the mo.Shame I can't ride at the mo,but he is a great agony aunt!His name is Summit and he is an ex racehorse.He is very cheeky,even tho he is an old gentleman at 20! Attachments:
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Post by Becky on Dec 18, 2011 17:38:29 GMT
Gosh, you're so lucky, horses are magnificent animals, so beautiful xxxx
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Post by pedigreegirl on Dec 18, 2011 17:53:12 GMT
Awww thank you hun.I always thank my lucky stars that I live in this part of the country,and to people who let me look after their beautiful horses.I couldn't afford one of my own at the moment and this is the next best thing.
There is definitely something about being at one with a horse,just moseying along at your own pace.He is the safest horse I have ever come across,not even batting an eye when a combine harvester goes past!His fav game though is to tip up the wheelbarrow after I have poopicked his field.Little blighter!
I can't wait to get back in the saddle properly.Am missing it like mad!
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Post by greentrixiepixie on Dec 18, 2011 17:58:32 GMT
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Post by pedigreegirl on Dec 18, 2011 19:14:38 GMT
Thank you hun x
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Post by zulu2 on Dec 18, 2011 20:08:52 GMT
Hi Fran, I guess you get the best of both worlds that way, all the joy without the expense! I have only ridden a couple of times but really enjoyed it. Bx
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Post by pedigreegirl on Dec 19, 2011 10:17:40 GMT
Exactly Brigid,and no pesky vet bills either!I think everyone should have a go,so exciting.I returned to it 4 years ago and wish I had done it sooner!
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Post by elizabeth on Dec 29, 2011 16:47:12 GMT
He's lovely, Fran. I adore horses, they've got a beauty and grace that's all their own.  |
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Post by pedigreegirl on Dec 29, 2011 18:38:40 GMT
They definitely have,and this old gentleman is very special.He knows when someone is nervous and acts accordingly x
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Post by sharie on Jan 1, 2012 20:32:40 GMT
Great photo and nice to know someone gave an ex racehorse a chance (heard of a few being pts).
I have a horse too, he's 40 years old and an anglo arab. Well I say mine, I used to ride him when I was a teenager - he's my Dad's pet now.
I was drawn to Sindy and Anna through the horses. Loved Anna for that as she had all the different tack for her horse.
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Post by Anita on Jan 2, 2012 18:10:52 GMT
Aww!! Fabulous Fran - any chance of a bigger pic?
I rode for a while at home in my teens, but when the local stable - whose horses we used to ride - failed an inspection by the RSPCA (apparently for allowing pregnant mares to be ridden), five of us gave up - the next nearest Registered stables to us at that time was 20 miles away. One my friends eventually got her own horse but it was her father that made sure he had feed, took time off work when the vet was need etc; In really bad weather the neighbours near the field she kept him in would supply the horse with veg, potato and carrot peelings. After a while she was forced to sell him as she just lost interest:(
Luv Anita xxx
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Post by pedigreegirl on Jan 5, 2012 20:21:42 GMT
Aww thats lovely that u have kept him all this time Sharie.And yes Anita they are bloody hard work.I think a lot of youngster s don't realise.Mind you,some adults don't either and soon lose interest.But horses give so much back,and i am particularly interested in the use of horses with autistic children.Nothing short of miraculous.
Am trying to liberate Joe's phone from him to take better pics!
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Post by butterflybuttons on Jan 8, 2012 6:24:53 GMT
He is lovely! I've just been given a lovely big thoroughbred to work with too.
Horses are such lovely creatures.
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Post by pedigreegirl on Jan 9, 2012 10:46:03 GMT
Oooohh sounds lovely Stacey.Would love to see pics and hear how you get on.As I have said,Summit is an ex racehorse.He was then rescued from a place after he had retired.He was being beaten by a broom handle in his stall and underfed.As a result he is now terrified of brooms[can be difficult being in a yard]and can be a bit bargy when you put his feedbucket down.Move away v quickly when you do this!But his good qualities outweigh this,a really fab old gent!
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Post by zulu2 on Jan 9, 2012 19:44:48 GMT
I just don't understand how a human being can treat an animal like that, I hope they were dealt with severely!? Sounds like he has found a good place and good people now. Please give Summit a big hug from me. Bx
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