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It very much depends on the health of the horses and how well bonded they are. It would be extremely unfair to take an elderly...

It’s not about them knowing what’s happening when they go together, it’s about one not being left behind and stressing out about their...

My Mimosa made herself sick with ulcers when my yearling died suddenly. She was upset for months.

I made the choice to PTS one half of a bonded pair of geldings. The owner of the other didn't feel it was time. He went downhill quickly...

Im guessing one of them had got to the point where it was the kindest thing to do and the other was on borrowed time anyway. A friend...

definitely the end of an era. my feelings towards charlotte don’t change in the slightest, but her tribute to him was beautiful.

I think the question is, what are you buying them by not letting them go together? If it's months to years of good quality life, with...

Far more old horses suffer from being kept on for too long because their owners are too selfish to let them go than are PTS too soon...

Genuine listening horsemanship, lovely to read about this.

they both look fantastic!! they are a testament to your training, and horsemanship

For warmbloods who have been at the top level, it’s a grand age. Sad news, but lovely that they have gone together. I wish more people...

I don’t think so. Whatever my opinion of her, it was absolutely obvious that she adored him and he was the horse of her lifetime. And...

Beautiful words from both Mr Hester and Charlotte …and how wonderful for two exceptional horses to leave this world together…. We in...

The end of an era. Two such incredibly special horses, its only right that they should go together. They had a wonderful retirement...

It’s pretty old for warmbloods having been in sport as long as they were. RIP boys x x