Friday, June 08, 2007

bad news from the yard

one of the horses died tuesday. apparently, it was found covered in cuts in the middle of a lot of collapsed fence. that was the message i got this morning. the more likely story this evening is that is collapsed intot he fence. apparently it suffered so much muscular damage to its back end that it was physically unable to get up; it also lost a tooth...? owner's to take away of course - an ex jockey, damn good rider, got a lot of time for him....

the good news - a 12' training line for gbp 15, between 10 and 15 less than most places online, from a nearish tackshop where i called onteh way home tonight.

molly's coming home tomorrow night, after we've all spent the day at bramham horse trials.

1 comment:

Jean said...

My heart aches for the owner. I am so sorry. I know exactly how he feels as I went out in the morning to find my PJ passed on. No matter how it happens it is not easy. May they be comforted in knowing the love they shared with their wonderful horse was truly a gift from heaven.

Great news about the rope! Hope Molly isn't too spoiled by her luxurious vacation spa. *G*