Roxborough Equestrian

25/04/2024

PLEASE REMEMBER THE HORSES TOO

"I SPOKE TO YOU IN WHISPERS"
ByNeil Andrew

I spoke to you in whispers
As shells made the ground beneath us quake
We both trembled in that crater
A toxic muddy bloody lake

I spoke to you and pulled your ears
To try and quell your fearful eye
As bullets whizzed through the raindrops
And we watched the men around us die

I spoke to you in stable tones
A quiet tranquil voice
At least I volunteered to fight
You didn't get to make the choice

I spoke to you of old times
Perhaps you went before the plough
And pulled the haycart from the meadow
Far from where we're dying now

I spoke to you of grooming
Of when the ploughman made you shine
Not the shrapnel wounds and bleeding flanks
Mane filled with mud and wire and grime

I spoke to you of courage
As gas filled the Flanders air
Watched you struggle in the mud
Harness acting like a snare

I spoke to you of peaceful fields
Grazing beneath a setting sun
Time to rest your torn and tired body
Your working day is done

I spoke to you of promises
If from this maelstrom I survive
By pen and prose and poetry
I'll keep your sacrifice alive

I spoke to you of legacy
For when this hellish time is through
All those who hauled or charged or carried
Will be regarded heroes too

I spoke to you in dulcet tones
Your eye told me you understood
As I squeezed my trigger to bring you peace
The the only way I could

And I spoke to you in whispers......

24/04/2024

Last Friday Bullet (Lord Missile) had his first ridden outing ever when we went to Trentham for a competition.

Since he was 2 he has only infrequently been ridden at home and limited times at my place.

He hadn’t been worked for 6 months when he arrived 3 weeks ago and he can be a little quirky at times in to the canter.

He was a little overwhelmed especially with the weather Gods delivery rain, wind and a top of 9 degrees. At this stage I was questioning my sanity.

But we kept it together after some careful warm up, he tried his heart out, didn’t do anything naughty just a lot of tension.

We got around the test and the main goal of the day was to get him out and about as he starts on his journey.

Very proud of this big (17.2hh) boy and excited for the future to come.

Thanks Loren for entrusting your horses to me, being a great friend and the best supporter I could hope to have. We will get there slow and steady wins the race.

Melanie and Xmas for being our wingwomen.

And also to Beth along with Loren who have been an incredible help with a stable of 6 horses over the last few weeks.

Looking forward to Sunday getting him out again along with the first hit out on Dessi (Destinato) who has decided this week that right canter is a struggle so that will be interesting 🤨 but the goal is to get some exposure and keep the horses confidence so they become comfortable in the environment and eventually enjoy the competition atmosphere.

20/02/2024

My Theodore(Teddy)

Warmblood Gelding 14yo 16hh

Teddy has been with us to be sold for 2 weeks post a 3 month break.

For the last 2yrs Teddy has only been lightly ridden due to his owners commitments and in that time has predominantly been schooling at the Preliminary level. His current owner is a Novice rider.

However, Teddy has previously competed at EA Medium Lvl with a young rider.

Teddy has been exemplary in his behaviour both on the ground and under saddle since he arrived, but he can have some quirky habits which he is yet to demonstrate.

He has 3 good paces with his canter being the highlight.

I only commenced reintroducing lateral movements the day before the video was taken (Sunday 18 February 2024) and on the day of the video we started playing around with some half pass and walk to canter, which you can see on the you tube link posted below.

Whilst here we have had different people ride Teddy under supervision to make sure of his suitability for sale and we have had no issues to date.

He is a loving boy and has been great to catch, saddle up, wash and tie up. He has not been shod during the 2 week period he has been here or been loaded but I know from the owner he is fine with this also.

He loves his food and cleans up everything in sight.

Teddy does have some special requirements that don’t affect his performance.

Teddy requires an experienced Novice or Intermediate rider as he can be quite sensitive at times.

We are located at Roxborough Equestrian, Monegeetta Victoria in the Macedon Ranges.

If you are interested please contact me via Messenger or text on the mobile number features at the end of the You Tube video in the first instance and I will get back to you as I can.

Further information including price can be found at the beginning and end of the You Tube video just click on the link below:

The horse you are viewing is being presented for sale on behalf of the client by Roxborough Equestrian. My Theodore, affectionately known as Teddy stands 16h...