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saraht
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 Posted - 30 Sep 2014 : 3:15:07 PM
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Darli and I ventured to Dorset County at the beginning of September for the senior horse in hand class. First time either of us have been out for years - we really enjoyed ourselves.
This is the mare that slipped in the stables, broke my leg and dislocated my ankle and I have had quite a uphill struggle with myself when handling her. My farrier even got her out of her stable the first time she needed doing once back under my care as I was really wimpy and he felt sorry for me.
Bless her she must realise how nervous I was bathing her - she stood on the yard on her own without worrying while I tried to remember how to bath a horse. She even got straight on the trailer (unheard of).
We didn't win. Fourth out of four but she behaved, I didn't fall over and we weren't 't a disgrace. The judge was very complementary about her and pointed out a couple of things I need to do better.
I have a couple of thank you's - firstly to the people by the ringside who were concerned we had missed the arab classes and then said we should have entered as she doesn't look her age.
My daughter for taking me on a rare weekend off from dressage.
And last but in no way least Madeleine from Arabian Emporium who rushed through a back strap when I suddenly remembered Darli doesn't do chains, even though she was off to BACS and had packed all her stock and had a problem with one of her dogs. She managed to make one and get it to me in time and still hasn't invoiced me. Many many thanks Madeleine and I shall be ordering a leather one for next season.
Anyhow here are the photos of Darli
Photos by JayPhotos and I have permission to use them.
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Goldenmane
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Sep 2014 : 4:21:41 PM
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Well done, gorgeous horse, wonderful photos and you were both winners in my mind after everything you have been through! |
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Callisto
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Posted - 30 Sep 2014 : 5:40:35 PM
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Beautiful photos and congratulations on getting out there, she is looking great  |
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garnet
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Posted - 30 Sep 2014 : 6:06:01 PM
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| She's absolutely beautiful and you should certainly show her in everything she's eligible for! So pleased you are back in action - I know how you feel; I was at Addington last Saturday after being too ill to go since 2009! There is certainly no disgrace in being 4/4 at a big show and it's not your fault if the others didn't turn up! Well done to you both! |
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sab2
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Posted - 30 Sep 2014 : 6:29:36 PM
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| Lovely mare and congratulations on your outing, fingers crossed you get her out to a few more as shes lovely . |
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Ari
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Posted - 30 Sep 2014 : 7:29:42 PM
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| Darli is beautiful and you have done so well to get your confidence back after your accident. Really glad for you both |
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debs
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Sharea
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Sep 2014 : 8:18:16 PM
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| Congratulations, lovely mare and well done to you! |
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alison
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Posted - 30 Sep 2014 : 10:05:21 PM
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Well done and what a lovely mare you should be very proud. |
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Kharidian
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England
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Posted - 30 Sep 2014 : 10:13:08 PM
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Beautiful mare! I'm please you had a great day.
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Kharidian (Prince Sadik x Khiri)........ Alkara Cassino (H Tobago x Rose Aboud)
aka "Roger".................................... aka "Chips"
     
The first image is from an original painting by Pat Shorto.
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brooke
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Posted - 01 Oct 2014 : 07:53:10 AM
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What a lovely post to read, onwards and upwards for the pair of you.
She is lovely |
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barbara.gregory
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Posted - 01 Oct 2014 : 11:28:23 AM
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She is lovely; well done for getting it back together so you were able to do it. Someone has to bve last and there will be plenty of people at the ring side who would have changed the placings; not everyone agrees with the judge's decision. Sometimes there are really obvious placings and the best horses stand out but other times it is very difficult to decide and even the judge might change the placing on a different day.
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SuziQ
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Posted - 01 Oct 2014 : 1:10:47 PM
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| She is absoluely beautiful and I think that you are both winners as well, for having overcome your accident and getting back out their enjoying yourselves. Such lovely pictures too |
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FireLight
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Posted - 01 Oct 2014 : 1:22:11 PM
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Brilliant, you have done so well to conquer your nerves and she is a beauty. Just remember you took the winner, in your eyes, home!  |
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kath
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Posted - 03 Oct 2014 : 09:16:27 AM
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| She is beautiful, very well done for getting out and about after what you've been through |
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