| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Annette |
Posted - 16 Jun 2009 : 9:45:59 PM
Today Lusty is 35yrs old, and I have had the pleasure and privilege of being owned by him for 33 of those years. For those who saw him last year at Malvern, I can say he is looking just as good as then, but after much soul searching I decided not to enter him again this year. He could not better what he did last year, and if anything was to happen to him at Malvern I could never forgive myself. If he settled well in strange stables it would be different because apart from that I know he thoroughly enjoyed himself last year.
We know each other like an old married couple and have shared both good and bad times together. The worst beyond doubt was the day just over 6yrs ago when I found his companion Count Vanity in a cold sweat in great pain and distress. Half an hour later with the vet in attendance, Vanity died. It was the worst day of my life. Lusty and him had been together for 25years and he missed his friend as much as I did. To lose any horse is a terrible thing, when it happens like it did to Vanity it takes a long long time to put it behind you and move on. Vanity was the gentlest arab you could wish for, and a real friend.
Lusty has never formed a real relationship with any horse since, although my friend's welsh pony mare attached herself to him and followed him about as if there was a piece of string between them
Lusty tolerated her but she adored him. SHe died 2yrs ago and since then he has made it clear he likes his own space, so he has his own paddock and shelter, where he can see and talk to my other arabs over the fence. He is happy with that.
I know I will never have such a long time with any horse again, if my new filly, Tokara was to live as long as him then I would be 90! But I will enjoy my old boy for as long as I can, I think he is good for a few years yet
Happy Birthday old man, I love you   |
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| donna72_uk |
Posted - 20 Jun 2009 : 11:09:55 AM
Happy belated birthday Lusty
How lovely to have him for 33years you must be so proud |
| honey |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 11:54:20 PM
happy birthday to your special boy. i enjoyed reading your post and hes looking well. |
| Renee |
Posted - 19 Jun 2009 : 8:56:45 PM
Hi Annette, Congratulations! He looks fantastic in the photo. What a wonderful boy, and how amazing to have had him for 33 years. Renee |
| Annette |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 11:19:48 PM
Thank you so much everybody for your lovely comments about my boy. Will put a couple more pics up in a day or two (have got to try and remember how to do it!) but in the meantime thanks to Bridie and Sadika for the link to one.
In my first post I forgot to pay tribute to the most important person - his breeder, Maureen de Popp of the former Milla Lauquen stud in Norfolk, without whom I would never had had the chance to own this superb horse. Thank you Maureen for the years of pleasure that Lustre has given me.  |
| Honeyb060674 |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 10:30:40 PM
Happy birthday Lusty, 35 years young & still looking amazing! What a fantastic gentleman he is, he's a credit to you Annette Heres to many more xxx |
| Vera |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 9:54:47 PM
It was a privilege to see Lusty at Malvern and although we would have loved to see him make a return this year no-one can blame you for wanting to do what is best for the dear old boy.
Thank you for sharing him with us last year and here's wishing him many more happy birthdays.
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| Sadika |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 9:21:36 PM
Happy Birthday!
Photo can be seen events section 2008 Malvern with Bill Gore. |
| mogwai |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 8:58:39 PM
Happy birthday! What a wonderful ambassador
Ros |
| Kharidian |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 5:55:03 PM
What a lovely post; how lucky you both are! Wishing you a belated happy birthday! |
| linda |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 4:58:40 PM
Hi Annette,
Give him a birthday kiss from us XX
I know he means the world to you and I hope you still have a long future together,
Hope to come and see you soon,
Lx |
| nikki |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 4:02:54 PM
happy b'day lusty! what a credit to you annette |
| garnet |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 3:35:43 PM
Happy Birthday Lusty, and may you enjoy many more wonderful years. You look magnificent! |
| Reagarth |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 12:52:21 PM
What a lovely photo and post - thankyou for putting it on and Happy Birthday Lusty
Judith |
| rosie |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 12:39:56 PM
Happy birthday Lusty.
what a beautiful post.
I love reading about these golden oldies, especially when they have been with the same owner for so long!
How lucky he is. |
| bridie |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 12:07:59 PM
Look here.....scroll down and you will see the wonderful old man (Lusty that is, Im not saying Mr Gore is old!!!)
http://www.arabianlines.com/events/event_reviews2008/Malvern2008.htm |
| Gerri |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 12:06:28 PM
Ah, I loved reading this post it was lovely thank you and a very Happy Birthday Lusty
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| jillandlomond |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 12:05:41 PM
Happy Birthday Lusty
Thoroughly enjoyed reading your post Annette  |
| kirst |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 11:58:45 AM
Lovely post. Isn't it a wonderful and precious thing the special bond and relationship we have with our Arabians? Happy birthday Lusty - would love to see a photo of you ! |
| Zan |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 09:29:35 AM
Happy Birthday Lusty. I wish all owners kept their horses for life like you Annette |
| Eeyore |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 09:24:29 AM
That is so lovely to read
Happy Birthday Lusty |
| margo |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 07:57:33 AM
happy birthday Lusty xx |
| pintoarabian |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 07:48:24 AM
What a refreshing post! I hope Lusty had a nice birthday. Fantastic milestone for him and a tremendous credit to you and your lifelong commitment to him. I wish more people would learn from your wonderful example. |
| Goldenmane |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 06:15:02 AM
Happy Birthday Lusty, wonderful post. X |
| bridie |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 05:30:27 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUSTY I was such a privilage to meet him at Malvern last year Annette.....what a wonderful old boy he is, all credit to you for keeping him so well & happy all these years.
We got quite emotional seeing him in the main ring where he knew he was "king" what an old poser.
Heres to you & him and wishing you many more years together.
Mandy xx |
| sarahlock |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 12:17:11 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lusty thats an incredible age & hes as lucky to have you as you are to have him ! ha ha |
