Yesterday, when I took my dog to the vet's, we discussed this. Our vet is a reknowned Australian equestrienne, and daughter of one of Australia's Olympic Gold Medallists.
It's one of the very wholesome things about the horse fraternity. Suzanne, our vet, was utterly devastated that Zara was out of competition due to Toytown's injury.
I remember when, at Barcelona in 1992, the Princess Royal presented the gold medals to Australia's Olympic team with such generosity and admiration, that she displayed the true spirit of the Games. Not too many countries or representatives do these days, i.e., wish and hope for the very best to advance their own particular sports, irrespective of nationality. The Princess Royal congratulated the Australians with such distinction, using all of their first names. Such a lovely, and most courteous touch.
Still, it's very hard luck for Zara. Hopefully, we'll see this most accomplished athlete again, with, presumably, another horse as good as her Toytown.
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