Desert Orchid ~ RIP

[The Virgin Dubble]

Absolutely Beth.

I still have a video recording of a special feature programme done about him, and you have to see it to believe how much that horse was cosseted and loved.

Richard Burrige refused point blank to let his beloved dessie run in the National, even though he was put under enormous pressure to do so.
And even in retirement, come the end of summer when it was time for the horses to come in for the winter, the late great Persian Punch had to vacate the prize stable in the yard, so that Dessie could take up residence.

He had a wonderful life, and a dignified and peaceful death.
Not bad eh?

 

[S_N]

His inimitable jumping style - never to be forgotten

 

[ladylisa]

oh dessie R.I.P

 

[spaniel]

RIP Dessie. A true equine star.

 

[Lobelia_Overhill]

*cries*

 

[BBs]

Very sad to read this! I look forward to seeing him every year lead the parade for the King George.

He truely was an awesome horse

RIP Dessie

 

[Sooty]

Oh that is so sad - he was such a character, a real one off. As you say, a horse of a lifetime.

 

[jj_87]

RIP DESSIE

 

[sallyf]

Simply the best RIP Dessie

 

[Parkranger]

Just seen this on sky news - he had a good innings though.

RIP Dessie x

 

[siennamiller]

thats is so sad. RIP Dessie

 

[H's mum]

I had the pleasure of meeting Dessie on many occassions - he was a beautiful and bold horse - he'll be much missed
RIP Dessie
Kate x

 

[welshchick]

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Tis very sad Dubs,but the old lad was one of the lucky ones....he had everything he could ever need,and was given the very best of care,and all the love and adoration he could take all the way through his life.

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He was a lucky boy, indeed. He was an amazing horse, who gave us a lot of wonderful memories. I just adored him.

DO, you were simply the best. We are going to miss you badly, and have fun at the rainbow bridge xxx

 

[Gingerbird]

Oh bless him. What a darling that horse was - probably his fault that I got quite hooked on racing.

Dear old boy RIP xxx

 

[amage]

RIP-my bedroom walls used to be papered with posters of him

 

[Christmas_Kate]

RIP Dessie xxx

 

[Lobelia_Overhill]

[ QUOTE ]
Eh?
When did he die?
Am i missing summit.. not seen the papers or this weeks horse and hound.. feel isolated.. what happened?

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This morning just after 6am

 

[vivhewe]

Aw bless him, that's such a shame, but he was a good age, especially for a racehorse.

It seems everyone has loads of happy memories of him too

 

[mrdarcy]

Great horse who had a great life. Sad that he's gone but happy he leaves us with so many amazing memories. I was lucky enough to meet him once and stroke that grand grey face. He really knew he was a super star.

RIP Dessie

 

[madgirl]

RIP loved that horse!! he had a life to rememer thou! RIP xxx

 

[SummerStorm]

RIP Dessie xxx

 

[GTs]

Dessie came to our school for a day (some fund raising function), and I was asked to be on hand to assist his groom, get water, or whatever he needed. After spending the day having his nose stroked, the groom and I took him on a quick walk to stretch his legs before the ride home, I got to lead him. I also got to sit on him (for about 30 seconds) before he loaded up I wish I had a picture -

He was definitely a cool horse.

 

[riotgirl]

Oh wow GT's - what a fantastic thing to happen!

 

[CastleMouse]

RIP Desert Orchid

 

[Twinkle Twinkle]

RIP Dessie he was a wonderful horse.

 

[Weezy]

Awwwwwwwww well, a better life no horse could wish for!!

 

[jayvee]

Spread your wings and fly with Pegasus x

 

[Haflinger]

Another legend gone to rest x

 

[sea_view]

RIP Dessie

 

[seaofdreams]

Aw what sad news, rest in peace Dessie

xxxx