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I hope one of those blankets you put on was my Mark’s back on track. That would make my heart a little happier as well. Gosh they leave a hole when they go.[/QUOTE]
Laurie, Mark’s BOT hasn’t been worn by anyone else yet. It is in a tack trunk right now.
They do leave a hole, I know you know.
They had a few nice things to say about you also. Very enjoyable article. I was going to post about it.
I wonder how people on the forum subscript to our host. I don’t see many posts/comments about the magazine. IMO is they have done a real good job since giving it a “make-over” a few years ago.
Being a Steeplechase guy also I really appreciate the coverage they give the sport. FAR more than the TB industry “trades” give it. They treat Steeplechase horses as the stepchildren of of flat racing.
So well deserved Gail. A wonderful stallion and his owner. ???
Terri
Great horse. And his owner too.
What an honor, Gail. You and Fred are something special for certain!
Great article. Really enjoyed reading your story.
That article was wonderful. I knew for years how well thought of A Fine Romance was, and his owner, Fred, but I didn’t know the history. Thank you, COTH, for publishing it.
Thank you, Gail for sharing Fred with all of us. Loved the article in The Stallion Issue, and am finally glad to learn more of Fred’s story.
What an impressive array of awards! But better yet, to have lived the life that he lived. For him to have you in his life always, setting up his success, your intuition, decisiveness, and whatever chance created the perfect combination.
My horse also has Bold Ruler, therefore Nearco,behind him - but a different look, and definitely not a wise old soul. Although I wish I had the opportunity to have him around 24/7 - he certainly improves with routine and someone caring especially for him. Your “experiment” the ultimate proof. Thoroughbreds have such a great capacity to give and attempt to go unhesitatingly in whatever direction you point them towards.
Your story of Fred and the beginning of your farm, his success in performance and conformation, and as a stallion, is almost a bit of a fairy tale. Among the trying times and gleeful accomplishments, there also must have been a smidgen of magic. I think you certainly deserved each other. Thank you for taking such good care of him, so that he could be shared in youngsters, and in memory.
And thank you to COTH for the lovely feature story.
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Thank you, Gail for sharing Fred with all of us. Loved the article in The Stallion Issue, and am finally glad to learn more of Fred’s story.
What an impressive array of awards! But better yet, to have lived the life that he lived. For him to have you in his life always, setting up his success, your intuition, decisiveness, and whatever chance created the perfect combination.
My horse also has Bold Ruler, therefore Nearco,behind him - but a different look, and definitely not a wise old soul. Although I wish I had the opportunity to have him around 24/7 - he certainly improves with routine and someone caring especially for him. Your “experiment” the ultimate proof. Thoroughbreds have such a great capacity to give and attempt to go unhesitatingly in whatever direction you point them towards.
Your story of Fred and the beginning of your farm, his success in performance and conformation, and as a stallion, is almost a bit of a fairy tale. Among the trying times and gleeful accomplishments, there also must have been a smidgen of magic. I think you certainly deserved each other. Thank you for taking such good care of him, so that he could be shared in youngsters, and in memory.
And thank you to COTH for the lovely feature story.[/QUOTE]
Thank you CVPeg, and thank you everyone for your very kind comments.
I am not a religious person, but he was a gift to me, for sure.
I am not sure when the online version of the article will be available to the public, but if anyone is able to share it, that would be great.
Wonderful tribute, Gail, he was such a treasure.
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