Rollestone Farm Stud & Livery

ljj · Joined: 23 Mar 2008 Posts: 28 Location: Swansea

WOW! is how I will start my introduction! As I'm still on a high from visiting Sarah, her family and all their fantastic horses! My name is Lesley and here the story goes.

I've been following the Rollestone family since last year, and yes I don't shut up about the horses to my friends, so it was my birthday yesterday and my friend Charlotte text me to tell me that I wasn't going riding today and that she was taking me on a surprise day out! I was intrigued? My two friends picked me up this morning and we set off down the M4, yes we headed down to Exeter but I was still none the wiser, Until we turned down this lane and there in front of me was the sign for Rollestone! Tears came to my eyes and I was lost for words.

We were first greeted by Chris, then Sarah joined us with the girls, and then we were introduced to the rest of the gang! I just wanted to stay there all day with the foals! I loved Twinks, and Alfie and Rihanna and Belle and Toby and Elvis well my list could go on and on, I just wanted to take them all home!

I hav'nt got a horse of my own but maybe one day I will be in the posistion to own one of Rollestone's.

We were made to feel so welcome, as we were total strangers before this day, and I can't wait to have the opportunity to go back there again!

This was one of the best gifts that could be given to me and I can't thank my friend enough. Sorry to do an essay but this is how I'm feeling at the moment. Very Happy

and thanks to you all at Rollestone

Lesley x

paul_exe · Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 344 Location: Exeter, Devon

Hi Lesley
What a lovely friend you have, to give you that extra special gift that they knew you would just love. I think that was so thoughtful of them. Do they realise though, that you will never stop talking about your day trip now! LOL
Welcome to the Rollestone Forum.
Paul

ljj · Joined: 23 Mar 2008 Posts: 28 Location: Swansea

Hi Paul

Yeah I know Im just thinking who else I can tell! I saw Chrissie and Affair they are both gorgous! I bet you are so proud of them.

Lesley x

paul_exe · Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 344 Location: Exeter, Devon

Oh Forgot to wish you a belated Happy Birthday.....

Paul

ljj · Joined: 23 Mar 2008 Posts: 28 Location: Swansea

Thanks this day will be a hard act to follow! so what will they do next year!

Sarah · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject:

Hi again! And I think I forgot to actually wish you a happy birthday!

Was lovely to meet you all - and you passed every 'pop quiz' question about the horses - I was very impressed!

And yes, they got to experience the infamous Sar Quad bike ride....4 adults and 2 children speeding accross the farm was a sight to behold!

Now you have been brave enough to post you have no excuse not to keep posting!! Laughing

Happy birthday!

laurenefb · Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 306 Location: Hants/Devon

Hi Lesley, welcome to the forum! Glad you enjoyed your visit to the farm. I love the farm! How did you find out about it in the very beginning?

Kate · Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 540

Hello and welcome to the forum..

Glad you enjoyed your trip to the farm.. Wish i had been there to meet you!

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Horses are like chocolates.. you can never just have one!!

crystallass · Joined: 25 Feb 2008 Posts: 119

Hi and welcome!

Sounds like you have some great friends! I had my Rollestone visit a few weeks ago now, and I could have stayed all day.

A fab place in a fab location with stunning horses. Well done Sarah! x

AimeeC · Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 245 Location: Bristol

Hi Welcome to the forum and belated Happy Birthday!!

what wonderful friends you have, and one day fingers crossed you will have a rollestone baby of your own!!

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leah · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:55 pm Post subject:

Hi nice to hear from you

ljj · Joined: 23 Mar 2008 Posts: 28 Location: Swansea

Hi everyone

Sorry a delay in replying! I first found out about Rollestone in the Horse and Hound, I think it was the first foal cam with contradiction being born! So I've been addicted ever since! Hopefully in the future if its Ok with Sarah and her family we could return and it would be great to meet more of you! I felt like a big kid in a candy shop you wouldnt believe that I'm 37! It was a bit embarssing! Oh well it made my week and I'm still on a high and telling everyone!

I used to work with horses when I left school and enrolled in an equestrian course gaining my BHS stages 1&11 and a few other courses, due to a serious accident I stopped working with horses, which I really miss but through helping run a dog agility club I've made friends with a lady who has 5 horses and she offered me to go along and start riding again! It's quite frustrating as I know how to ride but try telling my body that!

Anyway thats enough from me

Lesley

laurenefb · Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 306 Location: Hants/Devon

Sorry to hear about your accident but it's great news that you can give riding a go again after all this time. It's nice to just be around the horses.

Keep us posted about if you're visiting again!

sarah james · Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 1414

sorry only just come across this Rolling Eyes

.....so hi ......what a fab friend you ve got Cool

.....thinking of such a wonderful & original birthday treat ! Cool

.i m not too far from you BRIDGEND Very Happy

.....hope your body regains its strength after your accident Wink

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life without horses & chocolate just wouldn t be worth living!
sarah x

Sarah · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:37 pm Post subject:

WHat a shame about your accident meaning you can't ride any more...

You're very welcoem to come and visit whenever you like though!