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Sulriel
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 Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:34 pm Post subject: The 'Real' Shadowfax for sale ~ |
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.... wouldn't it be nice? 
~ Shadowfax for Sale ~
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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Beautiful horsey--I wish I could have him. I hope he goes to a good home.
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Sorcia
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:53 pm Post subject: For sale |
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You know, this makes me very sad. I know having watched the ROTK 'Lord of the Horses' , both individuals that took the two horses that played 'Shadowfax', appeared to be very attached. I think 'Blanco' went to the one head horse wrangler where he was to live a 'retired' lifestyle, just being a horse and nothing more. I know Viggo purchased the other horse and gave it to the young woman who had done all his training and was very attached. The price isn't cheap but I would say standard for the type of horse he is and he is extensively trained. Horses live long lives generally(high teens/into twenties) and I hope this boy finds his forever field and isn't bumped around to too many more homes.
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Sulriel
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:49 am Post subject: |
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That was my first thought, the one that Viggo bought for the stunt women. I couldn't remember his name, but I thought he was a stallion and younger than Blanco. I'd hate to hear of him for sale.
I don't remember Blanco's story as well, but at 15yo, he has quite a few good years left and at that price, I expect he'll go to a good home. I'm not sure what kind of salary a movie horse makes, but I'd *guess* he's worth more as LotR memorabilia.  - and these horses typically enjoy their work. I have one that's trick trained and the hardest part is not to get him to perform, but to get him to stop (!) 
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Sulriel
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:58 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | Horses live long lives generally(high teens/into twenties) |
- oops. just saw the rest of what you said about the age.
I *think* he should do better than that. Maybe into his 30s. When I started with the SCA, I certified on a Lippizzan that was close to 30 and he was strong and healthy. Likewise, I have an Arabian here that is 20 this year - I retired her as a broodmare last year and we are just starting to ride her a lot. She's glad to be on the trail and has lots of 'go'.
I think their longevity depends a lot on the kind of care they recvd when they were very young and throughout their life, but horses are living longer now than they have in the past, so 15 isn't too old.
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Sorcia
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:13 pm Post subject: Shadowfax for sale |
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I didn't know they could hit 30 Sulriel, wow! You know, I'm surprised someone who would need him for his talents won't have bought him but then, maybe the seller is hoping for just a 'good' home and fair pastures. I don't think anyone could pry the younger white alway from that trainer, she was almost in tears during the interview and you could tell she was very connected to the horse and extremely grateful to Viggo for his gift.
P.S.-am enjoying your fics...guess I should review at some point.
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Sulriel
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2006 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: Shadowfax for sale |
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| Sorcia wrote: | | I didn't know they could hit 30 Sulriel, wow! You know, I'm surprised someone who would need him for his talents won't have bought him but then, maybe the seller is hoping for just a 'good' home and fair pastures. I don't think anyone could pry the younger white alway from that trainer, she was almost in tears during the interview and you could tell she was very connected to the horse and extremely grateful to Viggo for his gift. |
it's pretty surprising, the age of some of the horses that are still in use - but it's mostly due to education of the owners and overall improved care. Not every horse is going to live that long, and many/most will be retired before 30, but at 15 Blanci has a lot of good years left
| Quote: | | P.S.-am enjoying your fics...guess I should review at some point. |
... Hey! - that counts ! I'm easy
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