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I love this picture, and I love it even more because the horse was mine and one of my favourites. Soul Master at one stage was a serious contender for the July, but unfortunately he had a mood of his own when it came to racing and only really put in an effort every third or fourth race. When he did, he would win comfortably. Only 3% of horses ever win three races or more and he won six races, so he certainly was an exceptionally talented horse, with a fabulous finishing speed.
He was unfortunately plagued with injury problems and after I turned down an offer to sell him to Mauritius for R500 000, he actually never raced again nor recovered from his injuries. We had to retire him and he has found a lovely home on a farm in the Cape and his new owner, or friend, gave us a copy of this picture just to show him enjoying his retirement and told us of his friendship with the dog who is sitting on his back. It is a happy story and not all racehorses get treated as well in their retirement and I am happy that a talented horse of mine is in a good place and enjoying himself.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Friday 21-Nov-14
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Jolene said:
on Thursday 27-Nov-14 03:36 PM
Incredible story!!
Joyce said:
on Tuesday 25-Nov-14 04:09 PM
I think it is indeed a happy story they look so sweet and peaceful on the picture
Elektra said:
on Monday 24-Nov-14 08:38 AM
This makes me think that horse trainers only care about the horses when they are good to make money. and once the horse no longer is able to perform anymore is just discarded off of. At least once the horses do retire most of them find loving homes.
The story above is very heart worming, And glad Soul Master is in a loving environment.
Bianca said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 04:21 PM
I hope my retirement is this happy!
Sinead said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 04:03 PM
This is truly amazing... Makes me wish people could get along with each other like that... We could learn a thing or two from them.
Helen said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 03:55 PM
I also like this picture, so much peace and happiness.
Nicky said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 03:45 PM
This is a beautiful picture and touching story.
Kaylee said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 02:36 PM
What a gorgeous picture, if perfectly captured the moment.
Nikita said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 02:26 PM
We also have a retired race horse on my parents farm and he is loving life! This is such a sweet picture! Absolutely love this little story
Jade said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 02:22 PM
I really enjoyed reading this post. It is so refreshing to see when animals are treated well. Soul Master looks like a beautiful horse. It is a pity that such a talented race horse's career was cut short from injuries, but it doesn't look like he minds one bit.
Clare said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 11:09 AM
Wow such a sad story, but so amazing if a dog is mans best friend I'm sure that they can be a horses best friend to, i love animals they are so interesting you can be so angry but they will give you so much love. I have a friend that has a blind dog and this dogs best friend is a cat the dog follows that cat everywhere and this cat takes the dog all over the show,.
Lizanne said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 08:46 AM
Such a sad story with such a beautiful ending. He is a gorgeous horse and this is a beautiful picture. So happy that he has such good people looking after him.
Lucretia said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 08:42 AM
I can relate to this story. Storm too has an ex-race horse, Phif's Lady, who is enjoying her retirement at Bambi Stables where we stable her. Phif does not like the dogs there but she loves MacDonalds Coke and is quite happy to share same with Storm. I never quite understood the bond between a rider and a horse until Phif's Lady came into Storm's life :-)
Ashleigh said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 08:33 AM
So adorable to see how two different animals can become so close. A lot of people don't know how animals have feelings too or they just don't care. I get so angry when I hear how animals get abused, they are so defenceless. I feel that if you treat an animal bad, you wouldn't treat a human any different.
sheena said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 08:26 AM
Absolutely amazing picture. He is a beautiful horse. Love the way the dog is just sitting on the horse like they are best friends.
Thabitha said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 08:11 AM
Everyone would love to keep him because of his history
Tersia said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 08:11 AM
Ah that it so sweet, heart touching. I love animals and I am glad that some animals are treated so well. I see allot of animals that are getting abused and are just thrown away - it's heart breaking to know that some people can hurt something that is so innocent and just wants some love and attention. And it's so adorable when two different kinds of animals gets along so well, I just love stories like this!
Alexis said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 08:02 AM
That is beautiful. Happy he found a great place to retire and have a good friend by his side as well
Zindy said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 07:59 AM
Always amazing to see the beautiful friendships and natures between animals. We could learn a thing or two from them when it comes to being different and still tolerating each other. No matter there circumstances are those two little buddies will stick it through together. So cute :)
Mathilda said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 07:55 AM
Awww that is so cute...Its always great to know that an animal has found a wonderful home and get the love they deserve , I'm personally a big dog lover and treat my two Pekingeses like my baby's and will hope if someday I have to get them another home they get the same love they received from me.
Marzelle said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 07:50 AM
I love this picture, I love it when I see that animals are looked after.
Safia said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 07:49 AM
I hope when i am old i will be as happy as this horse .Too many old people are quarantined into nursery homes by their family just because their kids are "too busy".and old people get badly treated just like some old race horses when they retire.
this is a very happy picture of a happy horse with a happy dog!
Sarah said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 07:45 AM
That is really a nice photo. I am so glad to see people treating animals good. Looks like he is really enjoying staying there. He is really beautiful
david said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 07:41 AM
what a happy horse and dog.
nice retirement too.
most horses become polony...
Melissa said:
on Friday 21-Nov-14 07:40 AM
That is so awesome. He is a beautiful horse. I believe that animals make you happier in a way than people do. I love my family but I love animals ever more.
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
