Skip, Skip

Last weekend, Harri and I went to meet Stephanie and her beautiful Arabians. I have a special soft spot for Bernie, (Eastworth Bernini) who is now a grown up stallion who has been doing a bit of showing. Here he is at his most natural in the winter field.

He has the most amazing temperament and was quite happy to let me give him a loving hug, accepting it with very good grace. 

Like many horse owners, Steph has recently experienced the devastating loss of one of her horses, Eastworth Ahmoshini, known to everyone as Skip. 

This amazing mare has been the backbone of Stephanie's career as a trainer and show producer, and is intertwined with her family too. She achieved wins and championships in the top Arabian classes with Steph and her daughter, Amelia. but turned her hooves to everything from dressage, hunting, movie films, and taking part in the London New Year's Day Parade as well as teaching people how to ride.

There were so many precious and poignant moments which brought tears to everyone's eyes.

 When Amelia beat Stephanie.

Following her father's coffin as a mark of respect.

We all know how absolutely devastating it is to lose a horse, especially when they take away huge files of your own archives.