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Old Memories Create A Need To Give

7/22/2015

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I am grateful for my life and my memories.

I do feel melancholy with thinking about the times gone by. But bigger than that, I feel such joy that I have those memories, and I am set to create more.

I’d like to share some wonderful times in my life – note the old 'print' photos and highlighted 80’s hair (well concealed under a riding hat)!

These ‘good times’ has led me to where I am today – a best-selling author donating 50% of profits from my latest book – A Standard Journey – 5 horses, 2 people, and 1 tent, to charity.

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In my teens I:
  • Rode for The Pony Club
  • Rode at Wembley Stadium
  • Performed at Olympia
  • Competed all over the country in the Mounted Games Associated of Great Britain
  • Trained as a stunt rider
  • Basically had the time of my life!
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Here’s me on Laddie, together we were Champions of Hertfordshire in the games. Laddie could be a tough ride, and not very forgiving, if I didn’t land bang-in-the-middle of the saddle when I vaulted on – he’d chuck me straight off!
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This is Champ, we too were Champions of Hertfordshire another year. He was a very forgiving ride, a fantastic pony.
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Here’s my girl – Martella. Here we’re playing Cossacks at Olympia – there were six of us, I was in the second three, as we galloped in, on our row of three, I’d be standing up – yes, I came off a few times – to hear 20,000 people gasp is amazing!

Martella was a typical highly strung Arab, but so incredibly affectionate. She preferred people to horses at times!

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Here’s BobBobs – really Robyn, but affectionately BobBobs – I learned everything on this little guy (this isn’t me on him, it is an old friend). I adored this special pony – you could let a bomb off under him and he’d hardly blink.

So, there’s a few of my memories. I had the best horses and ponies in the world – I really did... I adored them and still miss them all every day.

They gave so much – now I’d like to give back.

A Standard Journey – 5 horses, 2 people, and 1 tent is a story of Noel and I adopting five Standardbred horses and tackling the Bicentennial National Trail in Australia.

  • Those boys stole my heart
  • Life became horses, trail, and endurance after we sold everything we owned
  • All seven of us became reliant on one another
  • Between us we created something unique and endearing
  • Fears were faced and conquered; bonds were forged

But did the team of seven that started together, finish together?

You can find out here – this week – 22nd July – 27th July you can purchase the ebook for 99 pence or 99 cents. (UK and USA).

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As I’ve mentioned, I donate 50% of profits to horse charities – this comes from my pocket not yours – you receive the book and a journey you will never forget...

Don't believe me? Click HERE to read what others are saying and read an excerpt!

Enjoy the ride!


2 Comments
Glen Barrera link
7/22/2015 02:49:59 am

Thanks for the memories :-) I've read and loved A Standard Journey. That you are donating a portion of your profits to charity makes the book even more special.

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Jackie Parry link
7/22/2015 08:27:41 pm

Thanks Glen - I really appreciate your support and I am thrilled you enjoyed my story so much.

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