Famous Race Horses Desert Orchid Part Three

This is the final article about one of the most famous race horses to grace our race courses around the UK and Ireland,., the great grey Desert Orchid.

Dessie Retires And Shows Courage ,personalized bobblehead... Yet Again

After that final race in 1991,custom bobblehead, Dessie went into a well deserved retirement, and no one could deny that he d earned it.
He continued to show his bravery by surviving a potentially life threatening operation for colic in 1992. But in true Dessie style, he battled through it and he would go on to make many public appearances, raising money for charity through a variety of appearances,personalized bobble heads, and through the selling of Dessie merchandise.

In fact,personalized bobbleheads,The Importance Of Broadband Bundles, when his trainer David Elsworth relocated from Whitsbury, to Egerton House Stables in Newmarket,personalized bobbleheads, Dessie went with him as if he was part of the family. In fact, just after the move,custom bobbleheads, Newmarket racecourse held their annual press day, which happened to fall on Dessie s 27th birthday in April 2006. He was greeted by a huge crowd and in typical fashion he acknowledged and appreciated the attention that he got.

As Dessie got older, naturally his public appearances became less and less, and he spent more and more time relaxing at his new home. In fact his last public appearance was on 1 October 2006 at his fan club open day. The great horse was determined not to let down his fans for one last appearance.

In the coming weeks,customized bobbleheads, it appeared that Dessie was becoming more and more frail, but he never complained and his fighting spirit kept going and going. On 6 November 2006 he appeared to be losing coordination,custom bobblehead, and all around him feared the worst,History Of Boxing Gloves, but the great horse kept on fighting.

He was last seen by someone in the early hours of 13 November 2006,Bridesmaid Shoes, lying down nibbling on some hay,No Hassle Payday Loans Fast Cash Free From Hassle, determined not to make a fuss. Just about one hour later,custom bobbleheads, at around 6am this magnificent horse had passed away, as quietly and as gracefully as he had jumped fences for most of his career.

Always Remembered

Dessie s ashes were buried at Kempton racecourse in a private ceremony. Fittingly, they were buried near to his statue and now anyone that visits the racecourse can see the legend for themselves.

All in all I shall remember him for the fact that as a grey,personalized bobblehead, he stood out amongst the other horses. But one shouldn t under estimate that if he had not had class and ability, then despite his striking colour he would not have stood out at all.

He was truly one of the greats, both on and off the race track. The appearances that he made in public to raise money are a testament to this most fabulous of horses. This had an impact on those less who are less fortunate and for this alone this famous race horse should be applauded.

Dessie,customize bobblehead, you re on in a million, a magnificent horse and you will forever be remembered by those who saw you.