End of an era - Homer and Frances retire on a wonderful note
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382858)
Rockingham, Australia
November 18, 2020 7:55am CST
Most of my friends here know that my husband and I take photos at horse endurance rides. The season has finished for the year as it’s now too hot to be pleasant, or safe, when riding a long distance.
Points are given to the horses for each ride. One horse from Western Australia is now the first in Australia to reach a thousand points. Both he and his rider have now retired, as the horse is 20 years old.
Since 2004, the pair have done 12,379 kms in rides, and countless more in training no doubt. They have completed 123 rides and placed in 90% of them. The horse, Homer, has also won 73 best conditioned awards, which is a great credit to his rider, who would be in her late 60s. An award will be made to her at the annual dinner to be held shortly.
In addition, Vin and I decided it would be nice to have a book made with a collection of our photos of Frances and her horse over the last three or four years. It will be given to her at the dinner although we won’t be there.
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@wolfgirl569 (136167)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Nov 20
@JudyEv Hopefully someone can send you a picture of it.
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@JudyEv (382858)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Nov 20
@wolfgirl569 There is bound to be a lot of photographing going on. lol
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Nov 20
Nice story of a horse in Australia who is 20 years of age and his rider are leaving the game after a superb career.
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Nov 20
@JudyEv I agree with you since staying in a sport for 20 years is impressive.
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@GooglePlus (3806)
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18 Nov 20
Is it like horses also have age limit to be in Races ? or if their rider retires they have to retire too ?
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@GooglePlus (3806)
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19 Nov 20
@JudyEv So basically it's rider's decision on retirement correct ?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
18 Nov 20
bittersweet, so glad they're havin' a dinner to honor 'em both. a major 'ccomplishment, the true show 'f a beautiful bond, 'xcellent care 'f her friend, mr. homer.
love that'cher 'lso contributin', she's gonna love that book! sad y'all'll not be there fer such, i hope someone takes videos'n sends 'em to ya.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
19 Nov 20
@JudyEv such's 'lways been diff'cult fer me, lol. yepperz, no doubt 'f such :)
oh, that'd be brilliant! 'n what a joy fer the others, a bit 'f inspiration.
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@FourWalls (86999)
• United States
18 Nov 20
What a sweet tribute to her! You’re right, those are very impressive statistics. I hope the lady and her sweet horse enjoy retirement!
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@Tampa_girl7 (54748)
• United States
18 Nov 20
The book is a lovely and thoughtful idea.
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@JudyEv (382858)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Nov 20
Thanks. I'm glad we thought of it. I'm sure she'll love it.
@RasmaSandra (98215)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Nov 20
I love your photos of horses and this one is a beautiful horse, Both Homer and Francis deserve to retire and enjoy life,
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@LindaOHio (223143)
• United States
18 Nov 20
That sounds like a great idea. I'm glad horse and rider will be taking a permanent break.
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