Thanks everyone for all the messages,cards and gifts. Well we made it! Last May Jo said “what would you like for your 50th” and I replied “to go to the Sunshine Tour”. She laughed as she was still recovering from an earlier fall from Zaino, we only had the one horse and did not have a suitable lorry for a 31 night tour. As the months progressed we said “if we get another horse then possibly, BB was successfully purchased from the Equine Elite Auction at the end of October, now onto the lorry which would have to be a 12 tonne minimum, we found our beautiful Lehel only in the last days of November but had to ask David Crockford to drive it home for us as we didnt have our licences (thanks David). A frantic rush to pass our HGV’s over Christmas in amongst all the bad weather which I passed on 31st Dec and Jo a week later. All set NO we still need to get selected, Zaino was okay as Jo had beed quite successful on him through the summer but BB hadnt been out due to the bad weather, we rushed him into a class, showed the selectors a video of him and Thank You we were on our way. The little matter of organizing house sitters, animal sitters, grooms, friends, relatives to look after the operation at home then seemed minor in comparison and wow we are here and on my 50th we have 7 rosettes, 3 trophies and about 700 euros (straight in my wallet – should just about pay the French tolls home!!!) The dream has come true but not without considerable help from our family and friends… we love you!!!
Phil’s 50th Birthday
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Happy 50th Phil – God you’re getting on a bit now!!
Glad you and Jo are having a great time and that you’ve earned enough money to get home!
We’ve been back from skiing for a couple of weeks now – it was amazing! You guys must come with us next time.
Jo please try to stay on the horses – a seat belt should do it – and good luck for the rest of the tour.
Lots and lots of Love Clare, Ian, Rich and Vicks xxxx
I’ve just seen all the rosettes and the trophy – blimey Jo – impressive!!!!!
Not sure I approve of the picture of the drinking in the evening – u should be tucked up in bed with a cup of cocoa, just like your sister – ha ha.
Lots of love, Clare xx
Happy 50th Birthday Phil and yes it was an achievement to get it all together in such a short time. Great that Jo has done well with both horses but she could not have done it without your support. Have a great evening tonight.
Happy birthday ol chap! š
Hope you both enjoy a lovely evening.xx
Happy Birthday Phil, What a great birthday, very few people have a birthday spanning 30+ days and certainly one you will never forget.
Happy Birthday Phil š – definately one to remember! Don’t forget to polish those trophies!