24/04/2026
When we have had that horse of a lifetime it is so difficult when FB wants to put all the memories right under your nose. π
These two guys are no longer with us. This was the Ashmore Bluebell ride 2022, and we had a ball.
When people talk about their horse of a lifetime they often talk about the ribbons and the trophies.
π When I talk horse about my horse of a lifetime I talk about
β€οΈ All the times he held me up when I was wobbling.
β€οΈ All the times he snuggled into me while I cried into his big old neck.
β€οΈ All the trips we took together, which if I look back on he probably wouldn't have chosen to do, but he humoured me.
β€οΈ All the times we sat in the field together, didn't say a word, but listened to each other.
β€οΈ All the crafty things he did that just made me laugh.
β€οΈ All the biscuits we shared. He liked a custard cream.
β€οΈ All the secrets he took with him
Striker I will miss you for eternity.
Bix was also so special. I was there the night he was born. Looked after him full time for the first (approx)10 years of his life and later as his physio. I was there the day he passed, aged 20. Such a good lad β€οΈπ. I actually looked after his mother for a good few years while she was eventing- (that makes me feel a bit old π₯Ή)
Two incredible gentle beings that I was so lucky to have had in my life, and will miss for forever.
Give your horse a big hug today and tell it how much you love it, regardless of ribbons or trophies β€οΈπ, just sit with it, say nothing, but listen intently and you will hear ...
