Horse
Be warned: the mighty Air Force Blue blows away all before him
I was both delighted and unsurprised that Denis Healey made it to 98. One day in the 1970s I took…
Real life
The vet bill has been sitting on my desk for three weeks. All vet bills are cruel and unusual but…
Easy does it
For all their formidable physical presence, racehorses spook easily. A sudden gust of wind flapping a plastic sack, a page…
The price of success
After listening to a violinist’s justification of his playing, Dr Samuel Johnson responded tartly: ‘Difficult do you call it, Sir?…
Real life
Darcy was obviously listening to every word I said. After we got back from the ride from hell, in which…
Real life
All was going suspiciously well with the thoroughbred. I suppose it had to be the calm before the storm. I…
Real life
My request to see my medical notes was granted in the end. I honestly don’t know why I wanted to…
Real life
My ponies may be psychic. I think they are communicating with each other telepathically. And before you call me delusional,…
Real life
Every accident that happens to a horse is a freak accident. Rule number one. Once you grasp that as a…
Real life
Before I go any further, I would like to make clear that no animals were harmed in the making of…
Real life
The vet arrived at the stable yard wearing his customary grin. He is the happiest man I know. Of course…
