Awesome horse showjumping Merc & Faye Semon 2011

THIS HORSES STORY
In the summer of 2005, I was at a friend's yard. There was a horse for sale that I'd seen before at a show. He had a wild look in his eye and napped going to the ring but this day he really caught my attention as there was no sign of any bad temperament. He looked happy, with ears pricked forward and anxious for attention.

On closer inspection, I was concerned so see how underweight and dull his coat was. The current owner, who had taken delivery a few weeks before, was very unhappy and had his blood tested and stomach scoped. The conclusion was that the high level of pain killers administered to keep him sound for sale and had led to severe stomach ulcers. This meant he could not digest his food properly and explained why he was in such poor condition. To add insult to injury, the horse also windsucked and weaved so he decided to send him back to the dealer.

I thought he'd never survive the journey, so against my better judgment (at the time) I decided to buy him. If anyone told me they were buying a horse in this perilous state I would say they were mad, but I think he chose me, rather than the other way around!

At first, he was frightened of his own shadow and it took time, but he soon began to trust me. After a year in the field, I rode him for the first time. As I mounted, he caught sight of the crop I was holding and bolted throwing me to the ground! After sheer determination, and the will to succeed, he took me on the most rewarding journey of my life. He is truly an amazing horse and we trust each other implicitly.

Last year he narrowly missed out on qualifying in the Foxhunter final at HOYS. This year, he has started to jump in his first, and my first, International Grand Prix.

If you are determined, you will succeed and dreams can come true! Patience is a virtue!

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[farmgirl1011]

I love this video you did a really good job yo and your horse are an amazing team and hopefully one day I will be as good as you :)

[fayemousgirl1]

@farmgirl1011 thank you keep practicing and i'm sure u will be x



[ruby97wilson]

i want your horse!!! [:

[fayemousgirl1]

@ruby97wilson he is an amazing boy thank u xx

[Kaliegrl67]

what an amazing horse

[fayemousgirl1]

@Kaliegrl67 thank u xx

[artimes36]

I'm Loving It! Keep Going Girl, I Hope That One Day, I Can Improve From My 1'6 Course And Be As Good As You!!!

~HorsesAreGreat

[phinx400]

e.O You are amazing! I think you did a great thing by bring the underdog to the top! I can tell there is plenty of work behind this video. How many years have you been riding when you shot this video. I want to compete like you. This is why I asked. Did I mention you're amazing.

[EmeraldButterfly100]

wow, I LOVE this video! You and Merc are lucky you found each other ;)

[ShadowandPatches]

This is really good. I'm a novice jumper and I'm going to have my first show in a few days. So nervous. Hope one day I can be like you.

[tennisgirl977]

Brillant video x

[Andreja280]

hi, my horse allso have a ulcer problem, would you be so nice and contact me, maybe you can give me some good advice with that? And btw great video ;)

bye

[ruby97wilson]

@fayemousgirl1 good luck for the future xx