Seven-up—I thought the same thing in that they might have meant something besides the Olympics for the horse’s background. I thought maybe Special Olympics (which would mean a nice totally bombproof horse I assume), Young Riders, Paralympics or even World Cup of some kind, or not necessarily Show Jumping. I just glad whatever his background that he found a wonderful new home and will be happy the rest of his days.
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Seven-up—I thought the same thing in that they might have meant something besides the Olympics for the horse’s background. I thought maybe Special Olympics (which would mean a nice totally bombproof horse I assume), Young Riders, Paralympics or even World Cup of some kind, or not necessarily Show Jumping. I just glad whatever his background that he found a wonderful new home and will be happy the rest of his days.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for understanding I wasn’t making a cruel dig at anyone. 
Super news! This has been the first thread I look for lately. Thanks to all those involved in finding this handsome boy a new home. Please keep us updated!
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There was a very famous upper level eventer that someone found rotting away in a field and saved on the eventing bb.
There was also this horse, who stopped at a fence then found himself at New Holland
http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=54902&highlight=rescue[/QUOTE]
That’s what I was going to say… Many horses that have had amazing careers end up in horrible situations late in life. I don’t know anything about the horse or whether or not he actually DID do the Olympics but to say that an Olympic horse would NEVER be sold for $500 (not the person I quoted said this) is being quite naive, especially in these hard times. The horse looks terrible in the picture. Poor thing!
That is so awesome, Tazer! Thanks so much for doing that. Hearing things like this restores my faith in humanity 
Can’t wait to hear more about Dux’s turn of good fortune!
Arcadien
Congrats!
Now that I read all the posts I am so glad to hear that this guy found a loving home… exactly what you both deserve - good luck with him I hope you enjoy his pizzaz 
Dux’s identity
I just heard back…
Hi,
I have done some searching through the NSW Branches records and there is a horse registered under the name ‘November Rain’
Registered with the NSW Branch:
Gelding
21yrs old
16.1
WEG Horse - Rome 1998 (Team 18th Ind 62nd) Rider Deon Williams.
Retired
Competed in Jumping
Markings: HOOKED STAR NSH;PASTERN FRONT FETLOCK BACK OSH;PASTERN FRONT FETLOCK BACK
Brand near side: NS;BAR/TM/BAR OS;72/7
I hope this information helps!
Kind Regards,
Leanne Kingsbury
Sport Consultant
Equestrian Federation of Australia
National Office
Ph: +61 2 8762 7777
Fax: +61 2 9763 2466
leanne@efanational.com
www.equestrian.org.au
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Australian Show Record
Horse: NOVEMBER RAIN
Events:
Event Name Date Rider Name Class Level Dressage % Place
SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW 22 Apr 1998 Adena Williams am3 class 787 0 3
SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW 22 Apr 1998 Adena Williams six bars 0 3
cooma 7 Mar 1998 Deon Williams grand prix 0 2
bega 15 Feb 1998 Deon Williams grand prix am3 0 1
CASTLE HILL 9 Jan 1998 Deon Williams AM3 WORLD CUP 0 3
border & dis wodonga 29 Nov 1997 Deon Williams qual 0 2
shepparton nv sjc 23 Nov 1997 Deon Williams qual 0 3
GRIFFITH 10 Nov 1997 Deon Williams am3 0 1
EFA NSW STATE CHAMPS 25 Oct 1997 Deon Williams GRAND PRIX CLASS 17 0 2
SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW 8 Apr 1997 Adena Williams six bar 0 2
bega 14 Feb 1997 Deon Williams am3 0
COBARGO 7 Feb 1997 Deon Williams am3 0 2
dapto 17 Jan 1997 Deon Williams am3 0 2
bega 27 Dec 1996 Deon Williams am3 0
act showjumping club 10 Nov 1996 Deon Williams 1.3 0
griffith 6 Oct 1996 Deon Williams am3 0
wagga wagga 3 Oct 1996 Deon Williams 0 3
wagga wagga 3 Oct 1996 Deon Williams grand prix 0 2
CANBERRA ROYAL 23 Feb 1996 Deon Williams AM3 0
CANBERRA ROYAL 23 Feb 1996 Deon Williams POWER & SPEED 0
bega 16 Feb 1996 Deon Williams 6 bar 0
cobargo 10 Feb 1996 Deon Williams grand prix 0 2
nimmitabel 3 Feb 1996 Deon Williams am3 0
griffith 1 Oct 1995 Deon Williams a & b 0
shoalhaven 1 Oct 1995 Deon Williams AM3 0 1
shoalhaven 1 Oct 1995 Deon Williams mini prix 0 2
CANBERRA ROYAL 24 Feb 1995 Deon Williams MINI PRIX 0
BEGA 18 Feb 1995 Adena Williams GRAND PRIX 0
BEGA 17 Feb 1995 Adena Williams AM3 0
BEGA 17 Feb 1995 Adena Williams TABLE A 0
cobargo 10 Feb 1995 Deon Williams grand prix 0 3
DAPTO 20 Jan 1995 Deon Williams AM3 0
NSWSC - PANTHERS 15 Jan 1995 Deon Williams 0
BEGA 1 Jan 1995 Adena Williams AM3 0
QUEANBEYAN 12 Nov 1994 Deon Williams 0
SHOALHAVEN 4 Nov 1994 Deon Williams grand prix 0 1
COWRA SHOW 30 Sep 1994 Adena Williams D AM3 0
CANOWINDRA 24 Sep 1994 Deon Williams AM3 0
SYDNEY SHOWJUMPING CLUB 28 Aug 1994 Adena Williams 1.10M HEIGHT 0
EUROBODALLA SHOW 29 May 1994 Adena Williams C GRADE AM3 0
ORBOST SHOW 16 Apr 1994 Adena Williams C & D 0
ORBOST SHOW 16 Apr 1994 Adena Williams C & D TABLE AM3 0
ORBOST SHOW 16 Apr 1994 Adena Williams C GRADE 0
ORBOST SHOW 16 Apr 1994 Adena Williams C TABLE AM3 0
GOULBURN 19 Mar 1994 Adena Williams AM3 0 +8
COOMA SHOW 13 Mar 1994 Adena Williams C & D TABLE AM3 0
DALGETY SHOW 6 Mar 1994 Adena Williams 0
CANBERRA ROYAL SHOW 25 Feb 1994 Adena Williams CHAMPS. SWEEPSTAKES 0
BEGA SHOW 19 Feb 1994 Adena Williams POWER & SPEED 0
NIMMITABEL SHOW 5 Feb 1994 Adena Williams 0
NIMMITABEL SHOW 5 Feb 1994 Adena Williams MAIDEN 0
CANBERRA WORLD CUP 29 Jan 1994 Adena Williams 0
GRIFFITH SHOW 3 Oct 1993 Adena Williams 0
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OH WOW…:eek:
just goes to show that looks can be deceiving, and even the best can fall through the cracks :no:
Good save, Tazer
There is a special place in heaven for people like you Tazer!!
He’s obviously a VERY special horse and is finally getting the retirement he deserves :yes:
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Dux is better travelled than I am!
I wonder who bought him in Rome and brought him to the US…
I’ll keep you posted as I dig up more info! This is SO exciting
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Tazer, i have read thru this entire thread just now. For some reason I cannot get the first picture everyone talks about to come up for me. Would you, or someone else send it to me or just put it in the next post? Thanks. Sandy sugarpony@aol.com
I am so excited for him, and for you!!!
Yay Tazer! Dux has such a sweet face and I bet he is going to be thrilled to be pampered again! Those old stars never forget how special they are, even when people do. Can’t wait to see updates on him!
after reading this thread I am quite interested to see what he looks like. The original link doesn’t work:( Anyways, congrats and I hope you guys have a lot of fun together!
You should contact Adena Williams - looks like she is still riding in Australia on a horse named Still Cruising.
This is such a great story!
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Thank you Tazer! You just made my day.
And to the Mods-sorry I posted the sale ad I was so caught up in the horse I never thought that it was an actual sale ad!oops! But thanks for keeping the thread out so we can all find out about “Dux”
Picture link? gotta look before I go off to bed. : )
Tazer, mind if I pass this on to Deon if I can get hold of him?
Do you have a pic? You can pm me. Deon is still competitively jumping.
Working on pictures
The sellers removed the original ad, the sale photo is no longer available on-line.
Oh great. Now I cant see his face!!! I will wait for your update with pictures. If anyone happens to have the original let me know. Thanks Tazer. now i can go to bed.
