Today’s brick story is told by someone we all know. Virginia (Poupounette Gang) purchased a brick in the last round for two gorgeous and mighty animals - her horses. In Virginia’s words:
This is the story of two horses in France. They are big horses, the drafts that once upon a time carried knights into battle, pulled stagecoaches and ploughed fields. They have a long and proud history. They are Percherons, actually born in the Perche, the area of France where the breed originated.
There is a boy, a stallion called Vidock d’Albe. He was born into much love and was always cherished, by his horse mother and his human breeders. I met him when he was 17 months old, still a teenager, but with the softest doe eyes. He became my boy, the realisation of a dream of many decades of owning a horse. Now, he is almost four years old. He is big (over 17 hands) and strong and will soon carry me on his back. He has also been approved, one of a few each year, as a breeding stallion worthy to propagate the breed. He is a sweetheart, always gentle and loving. He is my prince.
Then, there is a girl, a mare called Violette de l’Aumone. She was born into a much less affectionate household. I first met her when she was four months old and we became friends. Then she was taken elsewhere and I did not see her again until she was two and a half. She was alone, unloved and uncared for, but she always came to me when I called her, for cuddles, a carrot, an apple. I eventually broke down and bought her. She is becoming more beautiful every day. She knows now that she is loved. She is my tiny little girl.
Virginia ~ THANK YOU.
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We recall Violette's story and we remember the joy we felt when Virginia bought her and took her to a place of love and safety. Thank you Virginia.
Jan, Milo and Alfie. xxx
Posted by: Milo and Alfie's mom | 02/20/2013 at 08:09 AM
And of course ... we love Vidock too. xx
Posted by: Milo and Alfie's mom | 02/20/2013 at 08:10 AM
awww - what a wonderful tribute to a pair of stunning horses.... :)
Posted by: Random Felines | 02/20/2013 at 09:23 AM
This is such a sweet loving story of love of the horsey kind.. Virginia we so admire you and your horses. You did a wonderful thing buying Violette and she is now treasured and loved. Your prince is so beautiful and truly is of royal blood.. this brick truly gives tribute to Vidock and Violette and now we all know and love
Posted by: ginny & the Fur Family | 02/20/2013 at 11:00 AM
continued -- hit the wrong key - we know and love them in our hearts.... Ginny & The Fur Family
Posted by: ginny & the Fur Family | 02/20/2013 at 11:02 AM
We think Vidock and Violette are gorgeous! Our mom has always loved horses.
Posted by: Sweet Purrfections | 02/20/2013 at 08:37 PM
So happy they are both with you Virginia!
Posted by: Cat's Cats | 02/21/2013 at 11:04 AM