Loose Preformer sold to Nicky Henderson for £80,000 at the Brightwells April sale. Its a fantastic result and I hope he goes on to prove how good I beleive he his. A 4year old maiden winner by Luso is unheard of and I think that the best is still to come with him. I loved him ever since I broke him in at 2. He has always had that touch of class that all good horses have.
The Friday after the sale I broke my leg, a 3 year old that I had been breaking-in reared over and hit my right leg with some force. I am pleased that its only my leg, if he had hit my upper body I dread to think the damage that he would have caused. He's a funny horse who had reared over before, luckly hurting no one. I thought I was making real progress with him and had him cantering on both reins in the school. I felt that he just lacked confidence and was always trying to build on what little he had. Anyway, he refused to walk forward towards a rug that was hanging on the rails some 30 yards away and when squeezed to do so flipped over breaking my leg below the knee. The horse has now gone elsewhere. I have 16 other horses in work and wouldn't ask any of my staff to carry on with him whilst I'm in this state (much to the owners surprise!!!) I am managing to oversee everything and Stuart my new headman has been fantastic keeping the place running smoothly.
I hope to be back on a horse and shouting at everyone again in the not too distant future!
