Bugsy again with me

[Barbteeth]

Last time we competed

End of the dressage test..he was getting a pat for being a good horse

Barb xx

[PJBinMI]

Great photo! Bugsy is beautiful! Several years ago, on another site, there was a woman with mbc whose horse had a cancer that caused it to lose part of it's tail but they still competed together and won their last event, with western tack. I was so moved by horse and rider both having cancer!

[Barbteeth in reply to PJBinMI]

I remember this...as you say it was remarkable for both to return to competing...sheer determination

Barb xx

[Wintervt]

Love this photo! ♥️

[Barbteeth in reply to Wintervt]

Oh thank you

Barb xx

[Barbteeth]

Yeah just dressage now...stopped showjumping years ago but my daughter jumped lots when she was younger and I was the lorry driver for her!!

Barb xx

[Semple]

Your Bugsy is handsome and you look lovely and happy in that picture.

[Barbteeth in reply to Semple]

Yes it was my last competition before the dreaded mbc diagnosis..he was well behaved and I rode well..we came third in the end..really chuffed with that

Happy memories

Barb xx

[mariootsi]

What a beautiful horse. You make a great team!

[JoyBe]

Well clearly he's in love with you without a doubt.

Bugsy looks like a dedicated horse eager to please.

And look at you Barb, don't you look fabulous, never forget how bright your spirit is and can continue to be with the right shift of perspective.

If you can't ride Bugsy anymore, I would reach out to the horse community and see if there is a rider w/out a horse who would love a part-time mentor.

Even if it was just 1 or 2 hours a week the rider would have an opportunity of a lifetime training on Bugsy, I bet you and Bugsy would love it.

They would have to agree to signing a simple liability release.

Something to ponder and perhaps look into.

Love the photo!!

On a side note: Wish my Mom took a photo of me riding back in the 70s when I use to ride English. I only competed once, and won champion for a walk, trot, cantor competition.

Unfortunately it was too expensive to continue classes and the drive out to the country was too long for my Mom in spite of the owners encouraging my potential.

Perhaps that's why I suggested the mentorship.

Sue

[Barbteeth in reply to JoyBe]

Hi Sue

My daughters ride so Bugsy would never be without a rider...we all adore him

Shame about you not having a photo of your day of glory...I don’t have any of me from back then either..nice memories though

I never had a horse of my own till I started working and that was the first thing I did buy (after getting a house mortgage)... my parents were quite poor and could only afford lessons and occasional trekking holidays so I worked at my local stables when I could just to be around them...dedication

Barb xx

[JoyBe in reply to Barbteeth]

How long have you had Bugsy Barb?

[Barbteeth in reply to JoyBe]

11 years...I bought him originally for my daughter as a show jumper but he was a bit naughty sometimes and she got nervous of him..so I took him over as Monty was more of a Hunter...I ended up training Bugsy for dressage which he likes..both of them are part of the family

Barb xx

[laurac1014]

You look tiny on that big (beautiful) horse !

[Barbteeth in reply to laurac1014]

I’m not!!! 5ft 8 ins

Barb xx

[Hidden]

Hi Barb,

You looked so happy riding and competing with Bugsy. I'm happy for you that you can still ride, even though you are not competing anymore.

Sophie x

[Barbteeth in reply to Hidden]

Well if my back behaves I might have a go again ....driving the horse box and all the stuff that goes with it can be tiring..my daughter can help me though but not the driving

Barb xx

[Hidden in reply to Barbteeth]

You should go! It sounds like it would do you a lot of good.

Sophie ❤

[jtgmom]

Breathtaking.... ❤️

[Barbteeth in reply to jtgmom]

Aww that’s kind of you...I look a bit scruffy as my hair had escaped from my hairnet!!

Barb xx

[lashinator]

Beautiful