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The story about how I found my heart horse

My name is Jayne Siddell and I am 23 years old. I live in England, and I wanted to share with you my story about finding my heart horse. In September 2021 I was on the hunt for my next horse, and I specifically wanted a grey Irish connemara! So I did my research and decided to take a gamble on buying a horse unseen from the sales in Ireland.

19th September 2021. The day of the online sale and I sat patiently, watching my computer screen waiting for a pony to catch my eye! Ponies entered and left the ring and I was outbid on a number of occasions. When finally a handsome dapple grey gelding entered the ring. My heart began to race as I eagerly began bidding away, on a pony I had never met. Finally I had the highest bid! The minutes seemed to drag as I waited for the fall of the hammer. "Sold online" the autioneer says, buzzing with excitement I shout as loud as I can "I've bought a horse!"

22nd September 2021. My pony arrived home, and for the first time in my life I owned and had bought my own horse. A feeling I am forever greatful for! After much discussion I settled on the name "Shanie". From this day our bond began to grow. The months that followed saw lots of hard work, determination and the odd tear. As I worked with my coach to transform my pony into my heart horse.

Fast forward to the present and we have accomplished so much together! From not being able to jump a cross pole confidently to storming around a cross country course. Winning our first rosette to winning our first competition and sash! Together we have formed a partnership for the future. Shanie truly is my heart horse ❤️

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