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Paul Atkinson
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 3:46:45 PM
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It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Nadia Howard Price's & Frances Atkinson's beloved Crystal Magician (Crystal King x Sheer Magic).
This fantastic stallion became famous for his many in hand championships and who could ever forget him wining the British National Reserve Championship as a veteran, when shown by Frances?
His versatility was well known and he was a successful ridden champion and the sire of many, many champions both in hand and ridden, including several British National Champions.
Known as a "horseman's horse" Crystal won over several of the breed's detractors. He possessed a perfect temperament and was, without doubt, Nadia's pride and joy. She bred him and owned him throughout his 27 years and the gap he leaves in the yard will be impossible to fill.
Paul
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Mike
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 4:02:37 PM
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My most sincere condolences to all! He was truly one of the greats!!!
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 4:15:37 PM
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Paul, Frances, Nadia....
I am really sorry to hear of his loss...he was a superb stallion and a wonderful horse who made a great and good impact on the Arab world.
I hope the end was peaceful and that the next days aren't too hard for you all.
Thanks for letting us know.
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Vera
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 4:20:11 PM
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Oh Paul - I am soo sorry to hear this very sad news. As Mike said he truly was one of the greats and his name appears in many many great pedigrees. As you said he was an extraordinary example of the breeds versatility and remarkable temperament.
He will be missed. RIP old friend and say Hi to Perissa, she would LOVE to meet you!
Vera and Dennis
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bridie
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 4:36:25 PM
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| I am so very sorry to hear your sad news. I will never forget seeing this fantastic chap some years ago & I think it was probably his fault I have such a love for the Arabian Horse. I too hope his passing was peaceful, as befits a true Champion. My thought are with you all at this sad time. May the old boy rest in peace. |
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Sadika
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 4:50:13 PM
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I am absolutely gutted...he was one of my all time favourites having "known" him since he was an absolutely handful as a foal whilst his dam stood serenely at the AHS Show, Ascot (is it really 27 years ago???!!!!!); as a colt; as a ridden stallion; and as a veteran stallion...so glad I saw him one more time this year... how I wish now I'd had that promised ride on him...not to be...tonight I was planning to complete sorting out the photos we took at Cullinghurst recently...that may prove too difficult as I feel very emotional...RIP Crystal.
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Sadika
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 4:54:38 PM
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Whoops my posting seems all "me" - obviously my thoughts are with his family at Cullinghurst too - such sadness but what memories he leaves...
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Libby Frost
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 4:58:21 PM
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I am also so very sorry to hear that Crystal has passed on,what a gorgeous boy he was,all i can add to this ,is for us,he lives on in our beloved Spey Crystal (Rosie).God bless you lad.Libby.
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Edited by - Libby Frost on 10 Nov 2003 5:00:40 PM |
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SueB
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 6:04:13 PM
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So very sorry to hear about this......we all are thinking of everyone at Cullinghurst.
We have yet to see another stallion with the famous 'real' liver chestnut colour. Crystal was a one off.
All our love Sue and John Bundy. |
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k brown
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 6:09:37 PM
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so sorry to hear of your loss. thoughts are with you. kirsty
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pathannay
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 6:11:37 PM
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Nadia, Frances & Paul
Such sad news - I can only imagine how hard it is for you to walk into your yard and see his empty stable. I do hope it was a peaceful ending for him - it makes it a tiny bit easier to bear for you all.
My thoughts are with you
Pat
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cazza
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 6:11:47 PM
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Paul and all
Nadia must be devestated, and he still looked so well when I saw him 2 months ago
Thoughts are with you all
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razgold
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 6:16:16 PM
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That is so sad about Crystal Magician. He was a great horse. Another loss to the Crabbet world. My condolences to all concerned.
Sue.
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Debbie
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 7:04:29 PM
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Such sad news Paul, please pass on my condolences to Nadia and Frances.
But a good age nevertheless and I can but hope for the same for my beloved old boy who is now rising 24!
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Louise Maryon
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 7:07:24 PM
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Very sad news - he was a lovely horse - a credit to the breed.
He does live on.
We are very proud to own his 20 year old daughter Crystal Sheen and her son, daughter and grandchildren.
RIP
Louise Maryon
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Liz Salmon
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 7:42:43 PM
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Nadia, Frances and Paul. I'm so sad to read the news. He was a lovely horse and a great sire. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. A horse like that cannot be replaced. Liz
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suyents
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 7:49:58 PM
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Dear Paul,
What truly sad news. Please extend my heartfelt sympathies to Nadia and Francis. Crystal Magician was one of the true "greats" of the breed...He will be much missed.
Much love,
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Aztec Arabians
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 8:09:58 PM
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Terrible news, He was my favourite horse when I first came into Arabs and he left such an impression on me that I had to have one of his children. My first purebred was Crystal Destiny out of Royal Destiny by Crystal Magician. I remember hoping daily that he would go that incredible plum liver chestnut.
Best Wishes to you all
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Serin
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Lisa
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 9:30:55 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss. He was without doubt one of the greatest stallions this country has ever known and his legacy will live on for decades to come as new souls of his line are born. He truly was much loved and he touched the hearts of so many.
My thoughts are with you all, Lisa x |
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MO Moor
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 10:32:15 PM
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Soooo sorry to hear the news. He gave the arabian world so much.
Many thoughts are with you and the great man.
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khira
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 11:07:25 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful horse and will sadly be missed. My thoughts are with you all.
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Zoe Tyzack
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 11:36:29 PM
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Paul,so sorry to hear of the bad news.Hope Crystal had a peaceful end.At least you will never loose those fond and special memories of this much loved champion.
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Acorn Arabians
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Posted - 10 Nov 2003 : 11:49:18 PM
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Condolences especially to Nadia . What a great loss to the breed.What a good age, its never long enough though.Hugz
Helen
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Heidi
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 Nov 2003 : 12:08:42 AM
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Very sorry to hear your news. He was a wonderful horse. Have you have retained some of his offspring at Cullingshurst?
Thinking of you.
Heidi 
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pat day
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Posted - 11 Nov 2003 : 08:36:56 AM
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To loose anyone or anything that you respect, admire and love is the most terrible thing.
Hope you can take heart and know that he returned those things, for all those years he shared with you, and that all of us here are with you at this dreadful time.
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