We've been away at a horse endurance ride

@JudyEv (323745)
Rockingham, Australia
June 5, 2021 7:29am CST
We are in Ravensthorpe at the moment just a half-hour’s drive off the south coast of Western Australia. We are attending a horse endurance ride and have taken photos this afternoon at the vet check. However, it is a very sad day as our sister-in-law lost her battle with multiple myeloma today. We had been expecting this news and had been to see her in hospital just before we headed south. Her husband, Vince’s brother, was adamant that we not change our plans to attend the ride. It is very sad. They have two daughters in Western Australia and another who lives in England. As things stand at the moment, the one in England will not be able to come home for the funeral. The photo is of two horses enjoying a roll in the sand after they finished their 20km ride. Such activity is the equivalent of a shower for humans.
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@Juliaacv (48242)
• Canada
5 Jun 21
I am sorry for the loss of your sister-in-law. Its amazing what they can get those well trained horses to do isn't it?
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@Juliaacv (48242)
• Canada
6 Jun 21
@JudyEv I have seen trainers be able to have them lie down and even bow. Its so amazing to see.
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@xFiacre (12541)
• Ireland
6 Jun 21
@JudyEv I’ve just watched an Australian TV series where a man went out of town to “bathe” in sand to clean himself. I suppose it soaks up sweat but it must be rough on one’s more tender regions.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jun 21
Rolling in sand is something horses do naturally when they are sweaty and itchy although they can be taught to lie down like this too.
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@wolfgirl569 (93514)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Jun 21
So sorry. She is pain free now. Hope the daughter can get permission to come home. Horses would love that spot.
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@wolfgirl569 (93514)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Jun 21
@JudyEv My kids had a pony that would try that even in a mud hole. So I kept a lead rope on her to make her come through it.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 21
@wolfgirl569 Ponies drop quickly if they suddenly decide they want to roll.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jun 21
If the horses go through a patch of water on the track, there is always one or two who will start pawing and thinking about having a roll.
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@ptrikha_2 (45331)
• India
6 Jun 21
Sorry to know of your sister-in-law's loss. The horses look like enjoying the roll in the sand. Looks like this place is not very cold at this time. Or is it? They do deserve such an enjoyment after a 20 Km ride!
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@ptrikha_2 (45331)
• India
8 Jun 21
@JudyEv So that means Jackets and light sweaters are out!
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 21
It was about 5C around 6am but then warmed up quite a bit after that. Probably reached a top of about 17C.
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@ptrikha_2 (45331)
• India
8 Jun 21
@JudyEv Your rooms are smaller in the new home?
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Jun 21
Oh, my. My belated condolences to you and Vince. I’m so sorry for your loss.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Jun 21
@JudyEv I'm sure.
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@LindaOHio (153166)
• United States
6 Jun 21
I wondered where you were. I am so, so sorry to hear the news about your sister-in-law. Expected or not, it's a big blow. May she rest in peace.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 21
Thanks for the kind words. We've had all sorts of problems getting/staying online. In the end, I basically gave up but now we're home again, I should have much fewer problems.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 21
@LindaOHio I hope so too. We are away every second weekend but that shouldn't impact on my myLotting too much.
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@LindaOHio (153166)
• United States
7 Jun 21
@JudyEv I hope you will be able to stop by on a regular basis now that you're settled.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
5 Jun 21
i am so sorry. it is hard when we lose family members.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jun 21
This brother is closest to Vince in age and we had shared many good times with them.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
6 Jun 21
@JudyEv it is difficult at best. I wish there were magic words I could share but sadly there aren't all there is to say is sorry for a huge loss.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 21
@DocAndersen And that is very much appreciated.
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@prinzcy (32326)
• Malaysia
6 Jun 21
So sorry for your loss.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 21
Thank you. She was only a year or two younger than me.
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@sjvg1976 (41134)
• Delhi, India
6 Jun 21
I am sorry for your loss. Nice shower taken by the horses
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 21
Thanks for the kind words. Horses love a roll when they get sweaty.
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@RebeccasFarm (84372)
• Wheat Ridge, Colorado
5 Jun 21
I was going to say looks like those horses have no endurance lying about lol
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• Wheat Ridge, Colorado
6 Jun 21
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jun 21
These two hadn't had their coats clipped so they were quite sweaty and itchy. They really enjoyed their roll.
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@DaddyEvil (137251)
• United States
5 Jun 21
I'm so sorry for your loss...
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@DaddyEvil (137251)
• United States
6 Jun 21
@JudyEv You're welcome.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jun 21
Thanks very much. We are going up to see her husband tonight. He is Vince's younger brother.
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@RasmaSandra (72520)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Jun 21
Those horses look like they are having fun, I am so sorry for your loss and send many blessings to your family,
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jun 21
Thanks very much. I appreciate your comments.
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@moffittjc (118224)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Jun 21
Sorry to hear about the loss of your sister-in-law. Very sad news.
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@moffittjc (118224)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Jun 21
@JudyEv Poor guy. This has to be really hard on him, given how close he was to his little brother, and I'm sure, his sister-in-law as well.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jun 21
They were married just three months after us. Vince is close to all his brothers but closest to this, his younger brother.
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@Nevena83 (65287)
• Serbia
7 Jun 21
I'm sorry for the loss. In the last few years, many people have been dying from various diseases. Horses really enjoy it.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 21
She was a few years younger than me and has three daughters. It's very sad.
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@Nevena83 (65287)
• Serbia
7 Jun 21
@JudyEv Yes, it's really sad. Especially for her family.
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• India
6 Jun 21
May her soul rest in peace. and give strength to her family. LOL its is.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 21
Thanks for the kind words.
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• India
7 Jun 21
@JudyEv You're welcome.
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@snowy22315 (168441)
• United States
5 Jun 21
very sorry about the sister in law...glad you were able to attend the endurance ride
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jun 21
At least she is free of pain now. She had a torrid time on occasions but is at peace now.
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@allknowing (130088)
• India
6 Jun 21
That is sad news.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jun 21
Thank you. Yes, it is.
@rebelann (110776)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Jun 21
My condolences for your loss.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jun 21
Thank you. She wasn't really that old but there you go.
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@xFiacre (12541)
• Ireland
6 Jun 21
@judyev Sorry to hear that - even if you’re expecting it it’s still hard. Glad you’re able to still appreciate the horses in spite of it all.
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@HazySue (39269)
• Gouverneur, New York
5 Jun 21
So sorry to hear this. I bet the endurance race was something to watch.
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jun 21
It's not much of a spectator sport really as they don't really go that fast because they have such long distances to travel.
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@Dena91 (15772)
• United States
5 Jun 21
I am so very sorry to hear about your sister in law. Will be praying for your family in the days ahead, Glad that you are enjoying the horse endurance ride. I have seen horses do this when they have been riding for some time. I am sure it must feel good to them,
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@JudyEv (323745)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jun 21
Thanks for the kind words and prayers. We are going to visit Vince's brother shortly.
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