faye1
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Post by faye1 on Oct 7, 2009 22:05:24 GMT
There wasn't really any more this amazing horse could achieve - he retired tonight after winning the Hunter championship - was a very emotional atmosphere but a very fitting place for it to happen. News story here - www.theshowregister.com/news/article.aspx?ID=33 |
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Post by cassie30 on Oct 7, 2009 22:06:55 GMT
What a way to retire! hope he enjoys the rest of his days, whatever they bring!!
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cobbie
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Post by cobbie on Oct 8, 2009 13:03:28 GMT
WOULD BE GREAT TO SEE HIM OUT HUNTING WITH GUY AND HIS LOCAL PACK THE SOUTH AND WEST WILTS!
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Post by missmuffett on Oct 8, 2009 13:15:49 GMT
fantastic horse!!
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Post by brindlerainbow on Oct 8, 2009 14:35:41 GMT
I think I remember Seabrook doing the same at HOYS some years ago......or is my memory playing tricks!!!!!  |
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Post by tabbyx on Oct 8, 2009 15:47:59 GMT
what a fitting end to a fabulous career i hope he enjoys the rest of his days and goes out hunting
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Post by wornthetshirt on Oct 8, 2009 15:50:48 GMT
Your memory is not playing tricks.
It is one of the most emotional and evocative things to witness (or to do). Unfortunately I had to leave yesterday before the time of the Hunter Ch, and I was texted with the result and the news of the retirement.
It immediately brought recall memories and a lump to my throat.
Happy hunting!
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Post by proudwilliam on Oct 8, 2009 19:17:34 GMT
Finn was in my humble opinion the best we have seen for many a year similar to Sea the Stars in the racing world.
I was in tears last night and I expect so were many watching who appreciated a true lightweight and a rider who seems to get a lovely tune from the horse.
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Post by cocoa on Oct 8, 2009 19:39:37 GMT
Thought it was excellent how he got off and walked finn out. Something I will never forget.
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Post by Twiggy on Oct 8, 2009 19:46:09 GMT
it was wonderful to watch brought a tear to my eye :')
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Post by diana on Oct 8, 2009 21:32:40 GMT
He is a wonderful horse and deserved to bow out at the very top!
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Post by ferret on Oct 8, 2009 21:48:00 GMT
i watched it too , very emotional , i had tears too !
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Post by chocaholic on Oct 9, 2009 8:09:39 GMT
it was wonderful to watch brought a tear to my eye :') I didnt see it but can imagine how emotional it must be . Sllightly o/t but did anyone else watch the BBC programme "A Breed Apart" which was about the Irish Stud which bred Finn McCool . If you didnt ,it is worth watching . The stud owners said you can take a horse out of Baliinteggart but you cant take Ballinteggart out of the horse . I am sure they will have been watching yesterday . |
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Post by barefoot on Oct 9, 2009 12:14:13 GMT
My friend works for Helen at Ballinteggert as head girl- they are extremely proud of Finn and his achievements.
If you need a well bred youngster or a stallion they are the place to find it! ;D
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Post by drenrowstud on Oct 10, 2009 19:44:45 GMT
i watched it had me in tears , happy hunting .
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Post by seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 21:06:39 GMT
as any one got any video of this would love to watch it. Wanted to go to HOYS but thanks to my controller Ie work did not make it
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Post by ziggy on Oct 11, 2009 21:30:07 GMT
im glad he didnt go into the supreme.. stunning horse and will be simply stunning on the hunting field. i expect from looking at him that he will have a lovely jump.
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Post by chezz6904 on Oct 12, 2009 20:29:07 GMT
It was so sad i nearly had a tear in my eye but in my company thought best not. the atmosphere was amzing and it is just the best thing in the world watchin an amzing horse go out on top sound and happy with many happy years ahead of him good luck finn and enjoy you were amazing xxx
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