L&M
Well-Known Member
Very sadly I have decided to retire my old hunting pony, and he attended his last autumn hunting meet last sat.
Although he is only rising 17yrs, his wind has caused concern for the last couple of seasons, but usually by Opening Meet he has overcome this. However this season I have really struggled to get him wind fit, and last saturdays hill country was just too much for him.
I am very lucky that his sharer wants to buy him, and keep him at my home, where he will retire gracefully as a 'happy hacker' and want for nothing. His new owner is hugely excited about the fact he will no longer needs to be hogged - little does she know!!!!
So hears to you 'Jack' - thanks for the 5 seasons where you have never had a day's lamness or lost shoe, for every obstacle that you flew over (even if I was hesitant!), for every gate you helped me open, for every hunt horse you have held, and most importantly, for always bringing us both home safely.
You will be missed.....x
Although he is only rising 17yrs, his wind has caused concern for the last couple of seasons, but usually by Opening Meet he has overcome this. However this season I have really struggled to get him wind fit, and last saturdays hill country was just too much for him.
I am very lucky that his sharer wants to buy him, and keep him at my home, where he will retire gracefully as a 'happy hacker' and want for nothing. His new owner is hugely excited about the fact he will no longer needs to be hogged - little does she know!!!!
So hears to you 'Jack' - thanks for the 5 seasons where you have never had a day's lamness or lost shoe, for every obstacle that you flew over (even if I was hesitant!), for every gate you helped me open, for every hunt horse you have held, and most importantly, for always bringing us both home safely.
You will be missed.....x
