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Hi Jul 3, 2009 17:14:34 GMT

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Post by bexc3 on Jul 3, 2009 17:14:34 GMT

Hi everyone im new on here and thought i'd introduce myself and my horses. Im currently one exam away from being a qualified riding instructor but after a nasty fall the first time round im kinda wimping out

, i work at a very busy and big livery yard which my mum helps run. We take on ex racers and rehabilitate them which is hard work but very rewarding

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Ive got 4 horses and they're all ex racers. Bomber is 19 and basically retired but used to do a bit of everything, Blitzen is a black 4 year old who im hoping to sell on, Henry who is 21 and out on loan and Star who is 9 and ive only had him a couple of months but im hoping to do dressage on him.
Just a quick question already.....how do you put pics on here?

Hope i didn't bore you too much. x

fimacg Moderator Posts: 7,009	Hi Jul 3, 2009 17:18:04 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fimacg on Jul 3, 2009 17:18:04 GMT Hi Bexc welcome to the paddocks - your horses sound fab. I will try to find the link about how to post pics byt basically its through photobucket and coping and pasting an image link - bit of a poor explanation, the other thread does it so much better
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bexc3 Newbie Posts: 13	Hi Jul 3, 2009 17:24:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bexc3 on Jul 3, 2009 17:24:11 GMT Hi oh ok sorry i didn't think about photobucket , ive got an account so i'll try adding some pics. Ive only got pics of Star on my photobucket account at the mo cos ive only just opened it. So here goes.

solomon Dotty Champion Poster by FAR!!! Posts: 6,022	Hi Jul 3, 2009 19:04:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by solomon on Jul 3, 2009 19:04:27 GMT wow i like star what a lovely horsie would love an ex-racehorse one day... when i grow some confidence. Luckily i have lil peter who looks after me for now.
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maximum Total Addict..Need Help...Now! Cha ch?ir an t-each glan a chur uige. Posts: 4,530	Hi Jul 3, 2009 19:43:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by maximum on Jul 3, 2009 19:43:26 GMT what a lovely horse- must be very educational working with ex racers- I do admire you. was it your stage 3 you had fall in? sounds nasty.
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dannyboy Ancient member - on here far too much! Look at the size of that mare's bum Posts: 3,792	Hi Jul 3, 2009 20:46:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dannyboy on Jul 3, 2009 20:46:28 GMT WOW!!! beautiful horsey!!! WOW, really shiney!!!! Welcome to the paddocks btw & more pics please.

scattymare Moderator Aagh wheres my Pegasus gone???? Dunno will this one do for now? Posts: 4,935	Hi Jul 3, 2009 20:55:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by scattymare on Jul 3, 2009 20:55:19 GMT Mwah ha ha fresh blood....... ;D Sorry I'm not mad really. Honest - just completely barking!! Your neddie is lovely. Ditto Maxi must be really rewarding rehabilitating ex-racers. More pics please and lots of posts. We're a very friendly bunch.
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Hi Jul 3, 2009 21:31:19 GMT

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Post by ceej on Jul 3, 2009 21:31:19 GMT

WOW star is really gorgeous!!!

Welcome to the paddocks - I wish I had your life - sounds awesome! (apart from the nasty fall bit

- dont want to ahve to try to get my coinfidence back again! Its amzing how good you can be (and you must be to rehab ex-racers and be nearly qualified) and still lose your confidence a bit. It'll come back.

Look forward to chattin with ya xx

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Last Edit: Jul 3, 2009 21:33:18 GMT by ceej

See u at Rainbow Bridge beautiful Harry x

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Hi Jul 4, 2009 14:08:57 GMT

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Post by bexc3 on Jul 4, 2009 14:08:57 GMT

Thanks for the reply's everyone ;D. I think Star is gorgeous too and he's been an angel so far, he's even taken part in two pony club rally's, obviously not with me on board cos im to old.
I had a rotational fall in my stage 3, i was very lucky cos i only got severe whip lash and a problem with my balance which seems to of cleared up now. It is amazing how easily you can lose your confidence and believe it or not i wasn't the bravest person before hand.
I do love my job and it is very rewarding but it is hard work and can be very challenging at times. I live on the yard as well which i love but also means i get people banging on my door even on my days off, i also get to work all the bank holidays and xmas but hey someone's gotta do it.
As soon as i get more pics i'll post them, i hope to see lots of pics of your horses too. x

brigadier Moderator Just hoping for the best......... Posts: 9,333	Hi Jul 4, 2009 18:35:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by brigadier on Jul 4, 2009 18:35:42 GMT Hi and welcome. Your horses sound great and I love the pic. Whats his breeding, I have an ex racer by Iron Mask- he can be a bit of a dragon but most of his have a quirk.
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Hi Jul 9, 2009 19:40:42 GMT

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Post by bexc3 on Jul 9, 2009 19:40:42 GMT

Hi Brigadier its great to meet a fellow lover of ex racers. Star is by allstars fourstar and out of heather blazing, his name is allstars blazing. He's such a lovely boy, really friendly and very calm especially for an ex racer. I cant remember Bombers breeding but his name is Dunmoon Matchmaker and he's a lovely boy but very sharp and a bit unpredictable but i love him. Blitzen is by last tycoon and out of notable dear so god knows how they come up with the racing name of Blitzen, he's totally chilled for a youngster and is into everything, he'll make someone a nice horse.
Tell me a bit about your ex racer.

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Hi Jul 15, 2009 18:51:52 GMT

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Post by brigadier on Jul 15, 2009 18:51:52 GMT

Hi bex
sorry for delay- I forget to look at this section! Basil is just five and was lovely and chilled as a three/four year old but grew horns and became a monster as he turned five! I ended up moving yards as he was starting to get the better of me- both on the ground and ridden and as he was at full livery I didnt have much say in the day to day stuff. Anyhow the new yard has worked wonders so Im bringing him on really slowly for dressage. He's a worrier so its slow going as I think to overface him too soon will ruin him and he could be quite nice.
Racing wise he raced five times- did ok first time out then obviously decided it wasnt for him as he quickly trails in all huis subsequent starts. Over hurdles he got pulled up and soon after went to the sales where he met me!

Do you like racing?- I love it but the commercial side of it revolts me which is why I decided all my future horses will be cast offs.

'And what shoulder and what art could frame the sinews of thy heart'

for so much hard work we thank ye!!

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