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When reading threads like this one, I think it's important to remember that it is a very emotional subject, making it much easier to... -
daffy44 reacted to ihatework's post in the thread Does anyone compete a horse who doesn’t move straight? with
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Okay, an unlevel horse is different to a not straight moving horse. There are plenty of both out competing. It’s the former (ie... -
The 'back story' is 2 aged horses in declining health, owned/care for by one of the worlds best horsemen making a heart breaking and...
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When I worked in a racing yard if a horse was lost something moved into its box that day. My boss said the same. He couldn't handle...
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Also how must Alan D, that looked after them for all their competing years and afterwards until he retired, feel? Some of the posts on...
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daffy44 reacted to NiceChristmasBaubles's post in the thread Yet another delightful rider..... not..... when will this end? with
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Just in case the comments get deleted - this is the video they are referring to. I have no proof this is Tamie Smith - this is just... -
I am sure that the people that knew the horses the best were in the best position to decide what was best for them. Not people on a...
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It is so sad for Carl and Charlotte. I'm sure the decision was made in the best interests of both horses, with everything considered...
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daffy44 replied to the thread Sleep well Blueberry & Uti.Totally agree. I've been appalled at some of the comments I've seen over the socials, I completely understand why he turned the...
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I feel so sorry for Carl (and indeed anyone else in his position) not only losing loved horses, but having the decision scrutinised...
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I know I think that, ill educated and clueless! Any warmblood that makes it to that age is very good in my book! And considering their...
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A sad day for team Hester, losing 2 absolute legends. Whilst not a fan of CDJ anymore, I found her tribute very touching, Blueberry was...
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In August it was gloriously warm, and their old muscles and joints would be enjoying the sun. We have had a month of cold and wet...
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Letting them go together before a hard winter sets in really is an act of true horsemanship - exactly what I’d expect from Carl and a...
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End of an era, and thoughts are with the connections. Hardest, but kindest, decision any horse owner has to make. They were both truly...
