A poignant moment this morning

[sonjafoers]

I was out hacking this morning on my lovely little horse, it's a gorgeous day and I was thinking how lovely she is, and my thoughts turned to the National and those beautiful horses getting ready. I said a few little words in my own way that they all come home safely although it's inevitable that some won't - I'm a huge racing fan but it's one race I can't watch. I love the build up, I watch the Morning Line and all the tv coverage until the actual race when I turn over.

I'm not opening yet another debate on the National I just wanted to wish all horses and riders well and say how much the thought of it made me appreciate mine this morning.

Perhaps it's the sun got to me

 

[ladyt25]

Well, I do hope they all get home safely - it certainly isn't unheard of and no reason why they shouldn't. The National really needs to have a good year.

 

[Dizzydancer]

I echo these thoughts and agree there is no reason they can't come home safe- jockeys need to be thinking sensibly and pull up when required, which then usually do.
Good luck to all and be safe guys and gals.

 

[splashgirl45]

im the same.....have just switched to bbc2 and am watching flog it with my fingers crossed that all return safe

 

[Toast]

All home safe =)

 

[Clannad48]

Thankfully all home safe and isn't it a pity that the riderless horse that came '2nd' wasn't given a 'prize'.