Mr Opostrophe on an eventing journey

"I'm very lucky to have a safe horse like Mr who looks after me." From winning the Yea Cup on him on the track to reaching CCI two-star level off the track, Mr O'Postrophe has taken Rochelle Adams on a ride she'll never forget.

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Mr Opostrophe on an eventing journey

You might also like to know:

When do mares and stallions retire from breeding?

When are Thoroughbred foals weaned? And is it stressful?

What is a twitch and does it hurt?

What equipment is used in Thoroughbred breeding?

What are the risks involved during the foaling process? And how often do mares die?

What are common foaling complications?

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Mr Opostrophe on an eventing journey

You might also like to know:

When do mares and stallions retire from breeding?

When are Thoroughbred foals weaned? And is it stressful?

What is a twitch and does it hurt?

What equipment is used in Thoroughbred breeding?

What are the risks involved during the foaling process? And how often do mares die?

What are common foaling complications?

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GET INVOLVED

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