Anyone had anyone REALLY famous view their horse or pony

Kevin babbington offered to buy my pony years ago (for clients). He had come to view another horse belonging to yard owner that i was riding ( a 5yo) who was the spitting image of Carling King - in looks/movemnet/jumping ability. He arrived early when I was showing my pony to prospective clients. However he was pipped to the post for mine, but did have quite a few conversations with him about her and hes a lovely guy. As for the other horse, after getting his verdict about how super the 5yo was they took the ride back from me and decided not to sell him. He was 3rd in his first GP but colicked after the class and died 2 days after surgery.
The best racehorse trainer in Europe also viewed the same pony for his son but unfortunately at the time the kid couldnt ride one side of it (he was very young though!) Couldnt say the same about him now after the recent pony Euro Eventing Champs!
Also bought my first pony from an irish racehorse trainer. Had a top NZ eventer buy my 3yo coloured Touchdown gelding for clients 5 years ago. Had a well-known UK NH trainer purchase a 4yo TB mare from me 2 years ago. Swiss international pony-riders (the eldest is now on the NC circuit) bought my 2yo Irish Sport pony from me 2 yrs ago also.

Only ever had dealings from well-known/famous horse people - but at least they are famous for their talent. TBH I dont get startstruck by them though, dont see the point. Just proud that they can see something in the horses Ive chosen - gives me some self belief in my ability to know a good horse when I see one!
 
I don't see the point of these posts at all. If you're not going to name names why bother!

By the way I just had a really famous actor come to my house and ask me to go on holiday with him. All I can say is he is really really famous, gorgeous and a household name but I can't say who he is obviously........pointless!
 
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I don't see the point of these posts at all. If you're not going to name names why bother!

By the way I just had a really famous actor come to my house and ask me to go on holiday with him. All I can say is he is really really famous, gorgeous and a household name but I can't say who he is obviously........pointless!

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I agree ... very frustrating
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In my post aside from the trainer I bought my pony off, the others are very easily guessed.(for top trainer reference take note im in southern ireland
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) I do however agree. I wondered whether I should bother naming them, but decided against it so probably shouldnt have bothered posting.
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Years ago my then instructor sold a horse to... Cheggers
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This was back when he was on regular tv so far more exciting to us kids than it would be now, we all made sure we were there when he came back to collect
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my YO had mary king come look at one of hers. and she apparantly weed in her stable to as we dont have a toilet
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oh i so love MK!
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and the person who sold one to cheggers - please tell me it wasn't in his naked gameshow faze?!!
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When I worked at a trekking centre in Wales, the chap that plays Ken Barlow brought his family to see the horses as i think they were on holiday, and I think his family are horsey. they were all very nice.


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Ooooh, years ago he bought a pony off my friend!
 


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nope it was more the cheggers plays pop / annoying saturday morning show phase... thankfully
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