THERE was “not a dry eye” in the house as 12 “extraordinary” horses made an emotional joint retirement to The Horse Trust.
The charity's Home of Rest welcomed 10 army and two police horses in one morning, in a “moment of heartfelt farewells as well as exciting new beginnings”.
Kilmanjaro, Jaipur, Harvester, Odin, Legolas, Knightsbridge, Kimberly, Iago, Incognito, Sky, Poppy and Yachtsman are all now settling into their new life, after years of service.
“There wasn't a dry eye as the horses galloped together in new pastures, marking the beginning of their retirements,” a Horse Trust spokesman said.
“We're overjoyed to be able to provide these magnificent animals with a well-deserved rest, plenty of carrots and of course those highly adored neck scratches.”
Charity CEO Jeanette Allen added: “We're thrilled…
