I'd ridden horses all my life... other people's horses. I had always wanted a horse of my own, and one February day in 1979, the dream came true. From a farmer friend I bought Herculette, just turned 11 years old, and very full of herself.

 

For over 20 years, that little horse gave me fun, excitement, a social life, and wonderful companionship. Through her, I made many new friends, and enjoyed endless laughter and companionship. The best way to see the countryside is from the back of a horse.

Herculette was a people-loving, gentle horse, but she was fun and exciting to ride, and a good jumper. One day she would be taking me round a cross-country course, (we even won the competition sometimes!) at other times, I could use her to give pony rides to children.

Old age finaly caught up with her in January 2002, but she will never be forgotten.

 

From Hunter Trials...

 

...to pony rides

 

Herculette with her best friend. Gem was owned by my best friend Beryl who so tragically died from the side effects of her cancer treatment in November 2004.