Janet George RIP

[McFluff]

What sad news, she was so generous with her knowledge and expertise. RIP Janet.

 

[teacups]

I’m another who has never met her but who is very sad to read this news.

I have read many posts by her over the years and they were always worth looking for - she seemed like a great person as well as knowledgeable.

Wishing her family, her team and all her friends strength at this time.

 

[eahotson]

Very sad loss to her family,friends and the horse world.

 

[Tihamandturkey]

Tragic and such a loss - condolences to family and friends - RIP Janet

 

[Aperchristmas]

That is such sad news, thank you for letting us know.

 

[Annagain]

Very sad news. When I started looking for a new one, she was the first person I contacted. She sent me a lovely reply even though she had nothing suitable and sent me a few links she had come across over the subsequent few weeks. She wouldn't have profited at all from me buying any of those horses so it was pure kindness that made her do that.

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

How sad ?
R.I.P Janet xx

 

[Kaylum]

Such sad news. If she thought something was wrong she would challenge it and her contribution to keeping Irish Draught lines going will never be forgotten.

 

[ecb89]

So sad. My condolences to all her friends, family and the ID community x

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

A sad loss to the horseworld. RIP, JG

 

[Nari]

RIP Janet.

Such a loss to so many people, she'll be missed.

 

[Merrymoles]

Oh I hadn't seen this! That's a bit of a shock.

I always enjoyed and learned from her posts and she came across as a warm, knowledgeable person. I am sure she is a huge loss to her RL friends and family but her passing will be felt by many of us on here too.

RIP Janet

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Such sad news, my thoughts are with her family. Despite never having met her, she was such a well respected and helpful poster and she will be sorely missed.
Rest easy Janet

 

[Hannahgb]

So so sad, RIP Janet x

 

[Mrs B]

Oh no! So very sad to read this. A wise, knowledgeable and funny lady who will be much missed. I aways stopped to read what she posted ...
Sleep peacefully, Janet x ?

 

[sunnyone]

I'm another HHO forum member who read and learned from her posts. Condolences to all who knew her personally. RIP Janet.

 

[Borderreiver]

So shocked to learn she has gone. What a down to earth person full of common sense. I remember her through the Countryside alliance, working with the BHS and of course through the popular Saddle up forum which she ran back in the day. A strong voice which will be missed.

 

[Turitea]

I will miss her posts. My condolences to her family, friends and team. Thanks for all your contributions to this forum, Janet. RIP

 

[Baroque]

Crushing news. The Irish Draught world is the poorer for her passing. RIP Janet, let Raj take you up over the clouds.

 

[KittenInTheTree]

Deeply saddened to hear of her passing. RIP Janet.

 

[Cragrat]

Another who only knew her from this forum, and yet I was to impressed by her knowledge, kindness and generosity.

So sad to lose all that, and very sad for her family and friends.

 

[Merry neddy man]

Hope there is a mention in next week's H&H, she will be missed by many. RiP

 

[FinnishLapphund]

So sad to read this, she was one of those well-known members which felt as if she'd always been here. Feels strange to realise she won't share her knowledge with us anymore. Just checked, she joined HHO way back in 2001, so it feels fitting to say:
She has always been here, and now she isn't here anymore. She will be missed.

Condolences to her family, and friends, if they read this.

 

[TheProdigal]

Back in August 2018 I drove all the way up to her place in Shropshire from Sussex to try a feisty chestnut mare, Canda Rose. She let Janet down that day but Janet was full of humour and good will, in spite of the fact it felt like she would've liked a sale. Such an open, honest, knowledgeable and intelligent soul - sadly not qualities that everyone values, it seems. I feel lucky to have met her. Respect.

 

[ozpoz]

Very sad news. just steeped in knowledge and experience which she kindly and generously shared with everyone. Condolences to all her connections.

 

[dunthing]

Very sad to hear this. Rest in peace Janet and condolences to her family and friends.

 

[Tiddlypom]

There's another short thread on the Hunting board about Janet.

For those who don't venture into that board and might miss it, here's a link to a FB post on there which pays heartfelt tribute to JG, who was formerly Press Officer for the Countryside Alliance.

https://www.facebook.com/1645267549093974/posts/3076441739309874

 

[Tiddlypom]

A recent piece on Janet on the Horse and Hound magazine news pages.

https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-breeder-janet-george-777226

“She was magnificent on all media, but breathlessly so on breakfast television, where her forthright, eloquent, passionate, honest and intelligent arguments won the day against all comers,”