I have at the moment four animals to care for. None of which I own.
To start with the oldest who is Harvey, a chestnut mare of about 15.2 who is over 40 years old. I have been looking after her for about 18 years. She used to belong to one of my pupils, who went to university leaving Harvey to be cared for by her mother. After a term or two it became difficult for Mum to cope, so I was asked if I would help re home her on loan.
I arranged for another younger pupil of mine Kate, to take her on loan. The horse was rather a hot ride and really too much for her to handle, but with my help exercising Harvey through the week, and the accompanying them on my own horse at weekends, they soon formed a strong bond.
After a short time Kate purchased Harvey, and she moved in with my horses, and has stayed ever since. Kate has had to live away for work, and moved back again several times, she is now living more locally so can see her beloved Harvey every day.
To start with the oldest who is Harvey, a chestnut mare of about 15.2 who is over 40 years old. I have been looking after her for about 18 years. She used to belong to one of my pupils, who went to university leaving Harvey to be cared for by her mother. After a term or two it became difficult for Mum to cope, so I was asked if I would help re home her on loan.
I arranged for another younger pupil of mine Kate, to take her on loan. The horse was rather a hot ride and really too much for her to handle, but with my help exercising Harvey through the week, and the accompanying them on my own horse at weekends, they soon formed a strong bond.
After a short time Kate purchased Harvey, and she moved in with my horses, and has stayed ever since. Kate has had to live away for work, and moved back again several times, she is now living more locally so can see her beloved Harvey every day.
Harvey gave us a lot of exciting rides, many of them far more eventful than we could have anticipated. She now lives in peaceful retirement with her companion Solly.
To view or buy more photos of Harvey horse go to my Gallery, It is a new gallery so more things will be added as my blog grows.
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