Horses then and now

The Queen who has always been interested in horses was recently given another one by the RCMP. They had quite simple names:

1. Burmese - 1969
2. Centennial - 1973
3. Saint James - 1998
4. George - 2009

Her daughter Princess Anne and granddaughter Zara Phillips have progressed to high levels of competition in the horse world.

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From Ballykissangel:
Liam - I know about horses. I grew up with them.
Donal - What? Rocking horses?
　

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From a long time in my past and Kathi was quite young. There was a visit to a house down the street where there was a place to play. There was a rocking horse and Kathi had a nice ride.

I also remember her having nice rides on the ponies at Granby Zoo.

At that time I did not join her in these horsy activities.
　
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So Kathi is visiting me in Ottawa this weekend. A trip to the stables to meet Abracadabra was in order. A ride on Abracadabra was also in order. She quite enjoyed her and I am sure that Abra enjoyed meeting her too.