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louisejo
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 United Kingdom
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 Posted - 30 May 2006 : 11:24:44 AM
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Prince of Orange
By Roxan by Count Rowland
ex Corn Marigold by Zehros
I was very sad to hear that The Prince of Orange, Michael Harris' stallion at Combe Farm has passed away earlier this year at the grand age of 31.
He was one of Michaels first arabians and in his day won many prizes including being the only horse to stand above El Shaklan in England, Oranges ended up second to the BNC El Shaklan. Everyone at Combe Farm has learnt to ride on him and I am sure he will always hold a place in everyones heart there.
He has sired some truly beautiful horses with great characters, including Grey Woodnymph who was one of the most beautiful British National Champions. All his progeny have the most wonderful temperaments including the lovely Frosted Orange and my own Astral Knight - I only hope that they both go on to the ripe old age of 30 odd.
My sincere condolences to all at Combe Farm.
Louise
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heatherr
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England
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 11:30:58 AM
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How very sad. We are losing a lot of greats this year
My condolences to Micheal and all at Combe Farm |
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kizzandra
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Scotland
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 12:23:44 PM
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| I was looking at this lovely boy only the other day on the internet I still have the Jinny books with him on the cover. |
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Emancy
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United Kingdom
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Arabmare
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 1:40:19 PM
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OH no!!!!! He was my dream! What really got me into Arabs. If I never read Jinny and copied all his pictures as a child! I knew every marking and used to draw him everywhere, all over my school books. I really wanted a chestnut Arab mare, after finding my jaz, she was my Shantih. I found out Jaz and orange were cousens!!!! It was ment to be I found her!
I'm so sorry to everyone concerned. He was something special, I thank him for the love I have for Arabs. Rest in peace boy. Always love you x x x |
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Evie
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England
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 1:56:44 PM
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| Condolences to all connections. I remember seeing him at Kempton a few years back being ridden before the races in traditional costume and thinking what a wonderful horse he was. |
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CeliaS
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sacred cow
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 3:09:23 PM
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| So sorry to hear Oranges has passed away, he was a true gentleman and will be sorely missed I am sure. |
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katherineepea
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England
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 3:35:37 PM
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i cant believe he was 'shantih' thats why i love arabs and why i bought my shantih lookalike who is related to him as his sire was bred at coombe farm. its all a bit shocking!
he was a marvellous looking horse |
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Libby Frost
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 4:36:34 PM
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| So sad to hear the loss of another old favourite,we bred two daughters from Oranges ,Lovely lovely girls too,bless him,he was a darling.R I P old friend xxxx. |
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Kelly
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England
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 5:21:25 PM
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This is so sad, and what a beautiful horse. I didn't know he was 'Shantih' though!
My condolences to everyone affected.
I am going to raid my mum's cupboard for my old Jinny books to have another look. |
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Libby Frost
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 6:10:08 PM
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| He was the 2nd shantih not the original,i'd love to know who the original one was!!! |
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Arabmare
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 7:29:01 PM
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Yeah here he is in action on one of the covers
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egzotyka
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England
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 8:57:22 PM
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I loved those books too, he was such a stunning boy...he looked fantastic for 30 last year at Bicton...i was lucky enough to have a daughter of his for a while.....One in a million Arabain  |
   
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avanti
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England
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 9:02:16 PM
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| What sad news, we all loved Shantih here too, I have him on video, he was such a lovely horse, he will be sadly missed, my condolences to all at coombe farm, Mandy. |
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saraht
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England
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 9:39:47 PM
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| Condolences to all at Coombe Farm, showed their website to my daughter this weekend to show her Prince of Oranges, he was one of my favourites, a lovely horse. |
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Zoe Tyzack
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Posted - 30 May 2006 : 9:49:13 PM
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| such sad news,condolences to all concerned |
     
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nicolanapper
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England
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Posted - 31 May 2006 : 08:43:13 AM
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What sad news. I never knew he was the Shantih in the Jinny Books. I too will dig out my old copies.
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Kash
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Posted - 31 May 2006 : 09:10:10 AM
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What sad news, my condolenses to those at Coombe Farm.
I too used to love the Jinny books and Oranges was always how I pictured Shantih to look. |
      
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giggsy
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England
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Posted - 01 Jun 2006 : 5:49:07 PM
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| Our sympathy Michael, 31 was a fine age for a fine horse, he looked amazing at Bicton. |
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donna72_uk
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Posted - 01 Jun 2006 : 8:09:12 PM
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So sorry to hear about this sad loss
He was a true beauty and will be sadly missed. |
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misssousie
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England
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Posted - 13 Jun 2006 : 09:50:49 AM
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Hi everyone, I would like to thank all of you who put such nice comments about Oranges on the forum on behalf of Michael and everyone at combe farm. Oranges was a very special horse who was dearly loved by everyone. To the end he was a cheeky chap looking to escape his stable given half the chance, most of us learnt to ride on him, he was the first horse I fell off!! Not that I was the only one!! he would suddenly dive at a piece of grass and if you weren't carefull you went straight over his head!! Thankyou for all your tributes to him, as with Hawk Moth it won't be the same when we next have an open day.
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Libby Frost
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Posted - 13 Jun 2006 : 10:36:47 AM
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| He was a darling and is sorely missed condolensces to everyone at Coombe. |
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Vera
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Posted - 13 Jun 2006 : 10:36:56 AM
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I have a vague recollection of seeing some sort of documentary type programme from years ago (late 70's early 80's) featuring Oranges. All I can remember is him letting himself out of his stable and going for a wander. Anyone recall seeing this programme and what it was about?
I clapped until my hands stung when I saw Hawk Moth at Malvern. Very fitting ovation for such a grand old gentleman.
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louisejo
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Posted - 13 Jun 2006 : 2:23:14 PM
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Hi Catherine
That family certainly are escapologists aren't they!! Astral Knight was 19 this year and is definatly getting cheekier and naughtier to ride as he gets older! He too has a babit of shooting off and puttong in a naughty buck every now and again.
I am sure he has left lots of memories for you all and I know he is truely missed.
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tamila
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Posted - 13 Jun 2006 : 2:40:32 PM
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| My condolences to Michael and all at Coombe Farm. We have now lost quite a few mofthe old boys this year. How sad. |
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