I was smart enough to know that Robbie was the horse of a lifetime when I had him. He was totally irreplaceable. So these days I have the pony of a lifetime 
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Ooh! I want to play…though mine are more eventers/dressage/jumper types…but we have a barn full of handsome OTTBS!
This is the old man, Pop Tarrt (2006 E. Dubai x Sunshine Again - Dixieland Band)
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The 2nd child - the 17h+ spotted OTTB - Pirate Captain (2013 Luftikus x Whiskey Bottom - Chenin Blanc)
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3rd child and newest member of the team - Tyry Tyrannosaurus (2018 Goldencents x Lido Lady - Lido Palace) - this classy guy had 49 starts and is just learning his new job
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I love a warhorse! They stay sound forever!
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I 
Robbie forever and ever. Whenever I think of the classic bay TB hunter, I think of him.
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Aw, thanks. I always describe him as a Sam Savitt painting bought to life
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Who are Robbie’s dam and sire?
@tarheelmd07 All you kids are gorgeous! And your brown ensemble is stunning 
Even standing in a pasture covered in mud a tb is a picture of beauty and style. It’s the way they hold their head and neck while gazing into the distance.
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His sire was Erin’s Isle (IRE) who is absolutely bred to the nines by Busted (GB) out of a Shantung (FRA) mare.
His dam was Royal Angelique by Diplomat Way. She was a Bridlewood mare. As I recall, she had 9 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners/6 black type (7 on the board, and that on nonwinner mare produced multiple black type winners)… andthentherewasrobbie 
But to be fair, he was absolutely not bred for American MSW distances.
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I wish I had known Lorenzo’s breeding. But I owned him in the very early days of the public internet. I don’t think there was a public database. I never wrote the Jockey Club to find out his breeding. His tattoo was legible. I just never got around to doing it. And I don’t remember his tattoo number anymore.
They definitely have the look of eagles!
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He looks so kind. I hope I am not cursing the project.
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I met Carnivalay a few times at Country Life Farm in my home town. I was a huge fan of his babies! All your pictures are gorgeous, I just wanted to mention Carny 
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When I grow up I want to ride like EventerAJ.
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Ooohh, liver chestnut. I LOVE that color! A beautiful guy!
Beautiful picture. I have ridden hunters but not currently. Maybe you can educate me. I always did auto release. When George Morris critiqued for COTH mag, he was all about an automatic release. Is that not a thing in hunters anymore? What do the hunter judge think these days? Thanks.
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Thanks! (That one is a mare. 
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I’ve never seen a TB that color! Where did you find her?
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My style was limited to staying out of his way and sticking that bascule. Between that and the fact it’s been a hot minute since I too showed hunters, I’m not good for any education of any value (that and when I WAS showing hunters I was clever enough not to step on that land mine ). But if you ever want to discuss the use of the outside rein in driving, I’m your girl
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