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Writing about horses: nearly a mis-carriage
“Idyllic, unspoilt lanes where cars must give way to pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders,” say the tourist brochures, “and motor vehicles are not even allowed at certain times of day.” This refers...
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There can’t be many riders who have received official permission to gallop a horse in Richmond Park (London, England.) This is no ordinary park, you understand; it is one of England’s Royal parks, and...
View ArticleWriting about horses: these boots were made for, er, paddling
Have you ever asked a twitchy horse to walk down a stream without their having been formally introduced? I had, but usually the horse took my word for it and walked on, trusting me. “Moi” on Georgie a,...
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