06/01/2024
More sad news, this time about lovely Gary (Nayef Star), from his mum Ceri. Gary was 19 years old and orginally came to us as a 3 year old. 😒
"RIP Gary. I'm sorry I never got to the bottom of why you were sometimes a sweet softie and sometimes a terrifying wild beast. I do think the sweet softie was the real you.
There hasn't been a dull moment since we drove away from Racehorse Rehoming charity with him kicking in the back of a rented horsebox, 12 years ago.
We had lots of adventures back in the day. The Abney trip to Aberdyfi was particularly memorable, with an epic beach gallop.
He was unbeatable in the showjumping ring when he felt that way inclined; lots of fun at Hallamshire Riding Society. Since moving to Wales, he's mainly had a life of leisure, but he did have a few adventures when he was in the right frame of mind - a trip to the Ty Gwyn with me and Bobby, when we managed to get a space for them both in the car park, a beach ride with Bobby, and a cross country ride spring to mind. I even considered taking him to camp, but then the terrifying wild beast came back!
Sadly he sustained an injury in the field. After numerous vet visits, he was getting worse not better. His pain has now ended." 😢
RIP Gary, thank you Ceri for taking such great care of him for many years and giving hIm the life he deserved. Our deepest condolences go out to you. 💔