Eleven years ago, I loaned out our ex-racehorse, Chancer, to a lady called Nicky, complete with a loan agreement that had more dotted i's and crossed t's that you can imagine. From the outset she has treated him as her own, taking the best care of him and never leaving me in any doubt that we had made the right decision. From time to time, Julie who owned him before me, and myself have gone over to see him, kiss him on his nose, and give him a warm hug (and an illlicit packet of Polos). He has always looked well-cared for. Nicky is always happy for us to turn up when we like.
Chancer would have been very valuable if he had lived up to his sire's record of success. Horsechesnut is one of the most famous racehorses in the world for his wins in South Africa.
