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My horse is allergic to beige carpet

16 October 2021

9:00 AM

16 October 2021

9:00 AM

The horse lorry arrived and lowered its ramp — and I stood in front of it knowing that my thoroughbred was not going to load.

We were already beyond stressed, having been told our lease at the farm was not being renewed, and with the shooting season bearing down on us.

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