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As you can see, two are Arabian horses, though very different in their builds and temperaments. The third, well, she is a rarer breed: a Rocking Horse.
Emblem gallery
Em has been with me since he was a five year old and will be 28 years old this year. He has been the most wonderful horse and we have spent many wonderful hours and covered hundreds of miles together over the years.
From the age of six he competed at Endurance Riding and Racing and we reached Gold Series level together. He has more rosettes then we can ever display and I have many fond memories, and of course stories to recount. He has always been very expressive and likes to let his views be known!
Over the years he has allowed my young nieces and nephew to have their first horse ride on his back and has tolerated (his expression tells this!) some very bumpy first trots, round the world exercises, and children riding backwards…..he may not always have a smile on his face but he always takes care of them
Now in his senior years, he is still happy to take short hacks around the village and given the opportunity never wants to miss the chance to go much faster than he now should. He is sadly semi-retired as his arthritis is catching up with him now.
Sequoia gallery
I am sad to say that following a long struggle with reoccurring Laminitis and Cushings disease, we finally had to take the heartbreaking decision in July of having our lovely Sequoia put to sleep. We miss her terribly and she will always be in our hearts and memories. These photos are a lasting memory of her in happier times which will always make us smile....
Aensley
On a happier note we have a new addition to our family who arrived with us on 7th September. He is a wonderful 7yo Haflinger by the name of Anesley.... photos to follow soon
Sally gallery
My father bought her for me when I was very small and I often wonder if she sparked my enthusiasm and first love of horses. As a child I rode her for hours in the back garden; to the stage where her tack fell apart, her mane and tail were lost, and she had no paintwork left on her…poor thing. She has moved home with me several times over the years and spent a number of years in my garage. The children used to play on her, wrap her legs in travelling bandages, and dress her up. Then, a few years ago, she underwent a wonderful restoration and is now back to her former glory, being ridden again as you can see.
You can see several larger pictures of all three horses in the gallery.
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