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My horse is a cross between Hannibal Lecter and Reggie Kray

9 December 2017

9:00 AM

9 December 2017

9:00 AM

While the vet was checking Gracie, I asked him to take a look at Tara, the old chestnut hunter. Just a look, mind you, from a safe distance. I wouldn’t recommend anyone, however qualified, approach the red devil.

Aged 32, she is slower than she used to be but still finds ways to express her love of violence.

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