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kate b
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 Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 12:15:42 PM
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After 20 ish years of DIY livery, in August we finally moved to a property with land and stables so that we could live with our horses, and I thought I would share it with you all.
The property had been let go over the past few years so there has been lots of work to do (and still lots more to do!) hence it has taken me this long to post. Anyhow here are a few photos:
This photo was taken when we came to view the place last May, and shows the view from the upstairs balcony (not our caravan!!):
Stable block 1 before:
And after:
Stable block 2 before:
And after:
The back of the house:
The side of the house:
Two of the four paddocks at the side of the house:
The back field:
A corner of the front fields (this has been post and railed now):
A little bit of the top field (and the view out of my bedroom window!):
And just because he is sooo pretty and I cant resist, my yearling Dexter:
There is still lots more fencing to do and 8 more stables to tidy up, but we ran out of time when the horses started coming in at night! The fencing man will be back and fore over the winter to get the rest done, so we will spend the winter concentrating on getting the house sorted out and get back on the stables next spring.
It has been very exciting and at times a little daunting, but we are getting there, and the best part of all is not travelling 68 miles a day to do the horses! Oh and its only 34 miles away from Malvern which is another little bonus.
It just goes to show that dreams can come true, so keep wishing - you may just get what you wish for!
Kate
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rosie
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 12:33:27 PM
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How lucky you are!!!
Gorgeous place!!!
I am in a situation where our house has been on the market for a year & we have seen our perfect house but can't do anything until we get ours sold.
I know that I should count myself lucky that my horses are only 2 minutes away on our own land, but I so wish to have them right outside like you have & to be able to see the horses out of the house windows would be a dream come true.
So pleased you are now living your dream - enjoy it. |
     
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Kelly
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England
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 12:38:37 PM
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Kate, that's beautiful - you lucky woman!
Thank you for sharing - keep us posted on the house too!
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jaj
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 1:21:16 PM
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Wow what an absolutely stunning place Kate!
The land looks so beautiful and peaceful if that makes sense. How many horses have you got? You know you will have to post loads of pictures now that you have whetted our appetites 
Dexter is gorgeous  ! |
     
Kuraishiya (Maleik el Kheil/Kazra el Saghira) and Sahara Bey (Kuraishiya/WSA Charismma) |
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Goldenmane
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 1:22:36 PM
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| Looks wonderful, as does Dexter, and what a glorious view from your bedroom window! |
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kate b
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Wales
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 1:52:16 PM
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Jen we have 12 horses now - my 8 arabs and Mum's 4 horses that she has collected/rescued over the years, and we have 15 stables which I may have to fill up  Planning on covering 2 of my mares next spring, so exciting times ahead. It is very peaceful with only one near neighbour - a farmer who supplies our haylage and straw, which is handy! Fireworks night was wonderful - hardly heard a thing.
Edited to add, that all in all I have had a fantastic year after many hard, grief filled rotten years! First off I sent away my lovely young gelding LVA Damascus to Clare Fitch to be broken in, he had a wonderful first novice season with many wins - he was entered into one open class at the end of the season where he qualified for Hoys! We headed up to watch him, hoping that he would come in the top 10 - he came 5th - actually tying for 4th place! Up against horses with far more experience than him - we were over the moon. Thank you Clare for all your hard work!
Secondly, having been a huge fan of Notorious Psy for the past 7 years I can finally say that I am his 'new' owner! I dont have any photos of him yet as he is staying at Clare's for a short while, but here is a link to his page on Lillyview Arabians website:
http://www.lillyviewarabians.com/Stallion_frame.htm
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Edited by - kate b on 10 Nov 2010 2:10:25 PM |
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pinkvboots
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 2:16:14 PM
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| How lucky are you it looks lovely, good luck in your new home.x |
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jaj
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 2:22:45 PM
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| Oh Kate that is fantastic news!! Well both really, LVA Damascus and Notorious Psy, how wonderful for you ! Definitely need LOTS of photos ! |
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Callisto
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 3:12:52 PM
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| Congratulations! What a fabulous set up |
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Pasha
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 3:23:30 PM
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| Looks absolutely gorgeous! I would LOVE my own place! I hope you and the horses are very happy there |
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taranstorm
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 4:41:35 PM
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| Lucky you! that what we aim to do have our own place in few years hopefully! and your lucky to own Notorious Psy as i too liked him,my parnter painted a stunning picture of him which is my favourite one! |
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Dark Angel
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England
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 4:54:26 PM
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Aaah that's truly a lovely place Kate. We too moved into our own place with stables this year and the feeling is immeasurable. Wherabouts are you? I'm about 16 miles from Malvern (I'm in Hereford). Agree about the peace and quiet . The hard work doing the place up is worth all the effort Congratulations on your new home.
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arabianrio
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England
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 5:17:19 PM
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Ahh....it looks beautiful...good luck with you dream home.
I cannot really complain as my boy is stabled at home but spends his days out in the fields opposite our house (livery )...but one always dreams of land of your own!
Meanwhile I'll keep doing the lottery!!! |
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sab2
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 5:18:44 PM
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| Lovely place you have, i love Notorious Psy lucky you to own him hes my dream arab . |
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barbara.gregory
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 6:53:57 PM
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Congratulations; hope your new place brings you a lot of happiness and Psy is lovely.
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Cassie
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 7:46:47 PM
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WOW you're so lucky such a beautiful place I am so envious did you really travel 68 miles to see the horses
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xsara
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 8:04:36 PM
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| Congrats your new place is lovely you can already see a big difference with the work you have put in. You are lucky to have your horses at home with you and will be so much better without all the travelling as now you can spend that extra time with your horses |
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Jess.And.Tiger
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 8:21:38 PM
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Absolutely STUNNING!!!
And I hope you have lots of fun at your new home, is that your menage?! How wonderful if it is, you have a super place there!!!!
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nissibay
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 9:44:07 PM
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| lucky duck!!! well done you must be thrilled!!! |
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LadyLuck1
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Posted - 10 Nov 2010 : 9:52:35 PM
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Wow dreams do come true. Lucky you it all looks great.
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Suelin
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Posted - 11 Nov 2010 : 02:11:04 AM
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| What a fabulous place and you've worked so hard. Well done to you. Good luck with all your future plans. |
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angelarab
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Dream come true
"Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened."