A Tale of Two Horses
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A thoroughbred who had raced and won who accepted a coloured foal at 6 months as her first foal. They became inseparable even before her own foals arrived. The mare was boss and he accepted his position in life without question. The individual exploits of these two were amusing and sometimes traumatic. They taught us humans about the animal kingdom. So much to learn from them.
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Being a thoroughbred chestnut mare Gypsy had the expected characteristics of one. Erratic theatrical were only 2 of her facets. She was the matriarch to all horses. Very intelligent quick to learn and a good teacher to young horses. Surprisingly would accept help if hurt if she trusted you. She loved speed and jumping but the change of life after motherhood didn’t upset her. Whoever originally broke her did a marvelous job. Her counterpart. Solo, was an attractive coloured pony, who when a foal resembled a Hereford calf. Something went very wrong in nthe gene department. He was cheeky and into everything. He, like Gypsy was intelligent and quick to learn and a good teacher to young horses. The ones he met who were bigger soon learnt who was higher in the pecking order. He loved his grub and put on weight easily. He adored Gypsy who treated him as her first foal. Such a love and great fun but a bit naughty.
About the Author
Lois Perrin has always loved animals, she became involved with horses when she introduced her daughter to riding when she was 6yrs old. She personally only had her first ride when she was 19. Being a wartime baby it was only the rich who could afford horse riding. The rapport with the two was very strong, their behavior both good and bad made them like children and therefore very dear to the heart. Now on her own, the memories are very dear and precious. Definitely to be shared..