A day in the life of the endurance horse

[dod]

The maps are out, the bibs are ready.
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Start of another day Mum, but that stethoscopes cold!!
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Right, we’re off
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Any chance of getting out of this box 
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We’re having fun 
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It’s not all about horses
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Half way round and it’s a bit hot
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[dod]

Gimme that food
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Who you calling a pig 
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Crewing can be tough though
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But if you’re a pup you can find the cool places
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Almost finished, time to see the vets at work
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If that vet says that about my horse again…………
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Finished, what was all the fuss about
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Have a rub down lass, was a hard day
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[Techno-Geek]

Awesome series :thumbs:

Tony

[Cobra]

Great set and captions Dod :thumbs:
I know what its like the Mrs rides "endurance" Its tough on the pit crew :D

[dod]

I know what its like the Mrs rides "endurance" Its tough on the pit crew :D

Aaaah, you know how it is then ;) :D

[mmcp42]

crikey a very good story (as I would expect)
and some cracking pictures (as I would expect!)

difficult to pick a favourite

how did Mrs dod do in the placings?

[Hacker]

Great set of shots detailing the day, it's nothing to do with the horses but the image of the dog is top notch. :clap:

Great set and captions Dod :thumbs:
I know what its like the Mrs rides "endurance" Its tough on the pit crew :D

I don't think I'll ever complain again about being a 'Dressage Husband' - enter at 'A', proceed down centre line and 20 minutes later bugger off home. :lol:

[dod]

Ta for the comments folks :) Successful day too, already got "we're having fun" and the owner of the grey emailing me to get the photos onto the site so they can buy them :p

Mike, she was intending doing a 30 mile on the Saturday and a 50 on the Sunday. Unfortunately saddle problems meant she couldn't do the Sunday and I can see another £300-£400 going to the saddler for "adjustments". :( Problem is the horse is so fit, and he's doing so much work, his shape changes throughout the season, think I'll just set up a direct debit to him ;)

[mmcp42]

hee hee
I guess you mean DD to the saddler, not the horse,
although....:shrug:

[Hacker]

Expensive way of getting manure for your roses, isn't it! :lol:

[Cobra]

I don't think I'll ever complain again about being a 'Dressage Husband' - enter at 'A', proceed down centre line and 20 minutes later bugger off home. :lol:
You don't know your born, Colin :lol:


and I can see another £300-£400 going to the saddler for "adjustments". :( Problem is the horse is so fit, and he's doing so much work, his shape changes throughout the season, think I'll just set up a direct debit to him ;)
Yep and they have the nerve to moan about a few quid for a new lens :D
Good news on the up-coming sales Dod :thumbs: