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Annette
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 Posted - 16 Jun 2009 : 9:45:59 PM
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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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Mrs Vlacq
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Posted - 16 Jun 2009 : 9:48:09 PM
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Happy Birthday Lustre  what a man! |
    
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kate b
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Posted - 16 Jun 2009 : 9:52:02 PM
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What a lovely post - my eyes are leaking.
Happy Birthday Lusty.
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bensulaman
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BabsR
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England
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Posted - 16 Jun 2009 : 10:05:29 PM
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Thirty three years together, that must be a near record. Happy Birthday Lustre....in human years you should be having greetings cards from the Queen.
Heres hoping you continue to thrive and survive for many more `happies` Lustre, shared with your beloved friend
Babs
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Miska
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Jun 2009 : 10:06:08 PM
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Happy Birthday Lusty  |
RIP Ettie 2003 - 2010 |
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debs
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Posted - 16 Jun 2009 : 10:11:42 PM
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That made my eye's water too!
I wish I had my Gizzy that long...miss him, even having the lovely Al Emeer doesn't change that.
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Silvern_Scepris
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Posted - 16 Jun 2009 : 10:13:23 PM
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What a dude! Happy Birthday Lusty, heres to many more happy years  |
  
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Offira
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England
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Posted - 16 Jun 2009 : 10:23:20 PM
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A very very happy birthday 
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Tomos
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kcv1223
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England
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Posted - 16 Jun 2009 : 10:43:23 PM
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Happy Birthday Lusty!
We had an amazing Malvern last year, and I cried quite a bit - BUT nothing choked me up as much as seeing your wonderful old man strut his stuff.
He is a true legend, and you are both sooo lucky to have had each other for so long 
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angelarab
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Arabian Girl
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 12:03:07 AM
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Annette would u put a foto up of him at Malvern from last year,i would love to seee a foto , from some reason i didnt see him even though i thought i saw nearly every class in the main ring :) Happy Birthday Lusty
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sarahlock
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 12:17:11 AM
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| HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lusty thats an incredible age & hes as lucky to have you as you are to have him ! ha ha |
     
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bridie
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 05:30:27 AM
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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.
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Goldenmane
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pintoarabian
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margo
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Eeyore
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 09:24:29 AM
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That is so lovely to read
Happy Birthday Lusty |
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Zan
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 09:29:35 AM
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| Happy Birthday Lusty. I wish all owners kept their horses for life like you Annette |
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kirst
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 11:58:45 AM
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| 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 ! |
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jillandlomond
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 12:05:41 PM
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Happy Birthday Lusty
Thoroughly enjoyed reading your post Annette |
    
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Gerri
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 12:06:28 PM
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Ah, I loved reading this post it was lovely thank you and a very Happy Birthday Lusty
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bridie
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rosie
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 12:39:56 PM
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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. |
     
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Reagarth
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England
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 12:52:21 PM
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What a lovely photo and post - thankyou for putting it on and Happy Birthday Lusty
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Royal Lustre: 35 Today!
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