Toohard's Article: Never invest in anything that eats

[admin]

Just wanted to draw attention to a story by forum member Toohard that's just been published on Harnesslink.

http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=92778

[mightymo]

what an awesome read. This is exactly what racing is about. Perhaps some of the authorites should use Paul's essay as their marketing material...

I cant wait for the next chapter...

[strong persuader]

Great read, appreciated every sentiment within it. It just made me smile as it brought back memories of similar experiences. Agree with mightymo, would make great advertising for the industry as it captures the sheer enjoyment that can be gained from these wonderful horses.

[Toohard]

Gday Harvey and Phil

Thanks for the comments. Every single one of them has a story to tell. Unfortunately we too often hear only the bad stories.

The next chapter is a work in progress Harvey. They have to retire first and the "another champion out in the paddock" referred to in story turned out to be Palais Du Louvre. We hope he still a few years off retiring but he got a great story to tell. My son and I have learnt how to make movies too now. We make a DVD for our trainer every year. Very scratchy and unprofessional but his 2YO season
one here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z9xuwEw7os

But don't tell anyone coz tipping I've infringed at least 20 copyright laws!

Cheers

[Flashing Red]

Just read the article, what an absolute cracker! I love the horses with the stories behind them Go Fez!

[strong persuader]

Here is a link that shows the stuff my daughters are doing with their horses.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8p-VCY69vM
The chestnut was a $400 discard that my parents picked up and we 'borrowed' several years ago whilst the brown is a standardbred that we bred and showed great inclination to trot and when I turned him out a 3 to allow him to fill out a bit, the girls 'borrowed' him to see how he would take to riding and that was the end of any racing plans I may have had.
The other video that is there is one of a heifer that was abandoned by its mother and raised by us (mainly our daughter) and she got the idea that she could train it do somethings that perhaps a cow shouldn't be doing, but who gets in the way of fun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfqyH..._order&list=UL

[Love Of Courage]

Hello Toohard,

Loved the story a great read ! It goes to show that everyone involved in harness racing has a story to tell if they care to put pen to paper.

Keep us updated on Palais Du Louvre !

Regards,

Sue

[Toohard]

Gday LOC

Palais Du Louvre in tonight. Ballarat R5N2. Fingers crossed as always! The horse than won your trial other day (Highstead) is out of mare called Cobbity Star....Palais Du Louvres grandmother (my mares mum). You were happy with run? I've been following that horse Highstead (as he my mares 1/2 brother). When he does everything right he goes OK. Cheers

[Love Of Courage]

Gday LOC

Palais Du Louvre in tonight. Ballarat R5N2. Fingers crossed as always! The horse than won your trial other day (Highstead) is out of mare called Cobbity Star....Palais Du Louvres grandmother (my mares mum). You were happy with run? I've been following that horse Highstead (as he my mares 1/2 brother). When he does everything right he goes OK. Cheers

Looking through the form for the trial I was surprised with Highsteads form. Considering he can be a bit wayward he has a good record.

Kisses had a 1 eyed blinker tried on her in the trial which did not work as Darren could not steer her or push her out. May have given your guy a run for his money if things had panned out better.

Good Luck Tonight I will watch his run !

Regards,

Sue

[strong persuader]

Good luck tonight Paul.