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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763821945662189123.post-41225889212715397422019-03-24T19:39:00.000-07:002019-03-24T19:42:28.460-07:00Am feeling sad and frustrated ...<br />
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<span style="font-family: "gadugi" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">as more and more studs close. It is gutting to see the continuing decline in purpose bred performance horse
breeding programs in this country. Many buyers just don’t realise the true value of these
progeny compared with others that are NOT bred for equestrian sports. </span></div>
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always buy cheaper horses but are they going to end up being cheaper to keep
and maintain? Are they going to fulfill your dreams and aspirations? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Australia, are you prepared to live overseas (away from friends and family)?
change your nationality so that you can afford to ride with owners and
sponsors? Because very soon, we won’t have the quality of horses that are good
enough to be competitive on the world stage in equestrian disciplines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "gadugi" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Breeders put their heart and
soul into their mission and sacrifice many ‘normal’ things like holidays,
designer clothes, flash cars, health and beauty treatments, etc etc because it
is actually NOT profitable to breed horses on an ongoing basis. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "gadugi" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It is also physically
demanding and emotionally tortuous as there are tough decisions to make every
year with euthanising or trying to fix the injured or imperfect, but we do it
because we want to make a difference, create a legacy and we believe we can improve
the quality and standard of horses in Australia, so that riders can compete more
successfully and represent Australia at international level. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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accolades or awards for breeders of these horses, it is a project of passion
rather commercial gain but with very little recognition or appreciation. Good
luck to aspiring riders in the future because once all of mine are sold, I
doubt if I’ll be breeding anymore again. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763821945662189123.post-42376921285869950522017-06-08T16:24:00.003-07:002017-06-08T16:25:32.446-07:00I'm a breeder ...<a href="https://dressesandwellies.com/2017/04/17/im-a-breeder/" target="_blank">This is a great article written by Eva-Maria</a> Broomer (UK)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763821945662189123.post-89149507327681683502017-03-21T00:27:00.000-07:002017-03-20T19:32:52.527-07:00We're back in businessStage 1 one of the new property is nearly complete. It has involved countless hours of ramming and painting over a thousand fence posts; installing over 9kms kilometres of Horserail fencing; hanging over 120 gates; contracting hundreds of hours of earthmoving; shifting 1500 tonne of gravel and sand; installing 29 water troughs and relocating five buildings just as a start. My apologies for being a little distracted with all of this and not always communicating effectively.
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So it's official and I'm finally getting a minute to let people know that I am relocating the entire property. Due to very tight timeframes, please excuse my lack of communication in the meantime. This video is to say 'Thank you' to all of you who have been part of the journey.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763821945662189123.post-71617593292595239112015-10-03T05:15:00.003-07:002015-10-03T05:15:50.499-07:00Vale ESB Irish NimbusHe had many roles and became such a wonderful friend to so many people and will be greatly missed. Thank you buddy for your help, loyalty, reliability and companionship. I hope you RIP and will be forever grazing the 'long acre' oxo
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763821945662189123.post-24676648699259673632015-05-04T21:43:00.002-07:002015-05-04T21:44:29.721-07:00Major announcement<div style="text-align: center;">
We're in the groove and on the move!
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763821945662189123.post-89394961124906402952015-04-23T02:11:00.002-07:002015-04-23T02:17:47.961-07:00How time flies ...... where does time go? Life is so crazy that trying to keep up with a regular blog is very obviously too hard! So, after another successful foaling season and seven more lovely ESB babies, I turned my attention back to competing. I was still struggling to get my Troopie (Landcruiser) sorted so that I had a proper towing vehicle. The local 4x4 business had taken it in August to replace the engine and I had paid them $6,000 but it still wasn't fixed. After much grief in trying to find a solution I have unfortunately had to place the matter with my solicitor.<br />
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In the meantime, I purchased 'Bessie' (now known as Truck Junior or TJ) and decided to restore her so that I could get the horses back on the road. Little did I know what I was taking on! Even with the help of true and trusted friends, it has taken me over two and a half months, working full time on her to bring her up to speed.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763821945662189123.post-82898679162247358322014-10-20T14:10:00.004-07:002014-10-20T14:33:44.026-07:00New ESB babies<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="userContent">Eddie (ESB Irish Endeavour 4* eventer) is really sick but being well looked after by Will and Emily with the aim of bringing him back home as soon as possible. He has given us all so much and now deserves a dignified end, so please send him your thoughts, prayers and good wishes :(</span></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763821945662189123.post-2667962064021436752014-09-01T22:56:00.000-07:002014-09-02T02:37:53.896-07:00The first day of spring, yay!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763821945662189123.post-89863620924075332822014-08-28T18:09:00.002-07:002014-10-12T20:42:19.140-07:00Great news!<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_53ffd1c5df22b7a17629109" style="text-align: center;">
Most people know ESB Irish Nimbus, he is an institution! He has been quite unwell and we were starting to fear the worst (he is nearly 20 yrs old). He has been scoped and had an ultra sound (see his clipped girth area) to discover large tum<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">ours in his mediastinum (the area in the chest between the lungs, that contains the heart, the aorta, the trachea and the oesophagus). Well after much fuss and many discussions about what to do next, he has rallied to graze the 'long acre' yet again as 'Charlie the Unicorn'! Bless him oxo</span><span class="text_exposed_hide"> </span><br />
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