Alfie's Eyes Are Open

[FifeJillandIan]

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You must be getting so excited how many more weeks?

Six weeks to go :sweating:

 

[Trish]

isnt he just so cute :wub: bet you carnt wait till hes home with you all :huggles:

 

[rls22]

This is who Mr Softee was Rachel, I'm desperately trying to find a picture of him
Mister Softee

Mister Softee was one of the most prolific Show Jumping horses of his time. His first major success on the world stage was at the European Championships in 1962 where he won Individual Gold with David Barker.

In 1965 the ride passed to David Broome and over the following years the partnership amassed a remarkable record of successes.

Mister Softee helped David to numerous victories, including the King George V Gold Cup at the Royal International Horse Show and the British Jumping Derby in 1966 where they produced the only clear round of that year.

The pair won consecutive Dublin Grand Prix titles in 1967 and 1968 and Individual Gold at the 1967 and 1969 European Championships.

Perhaps their greatest moment was at the Mexico Olympics in 1968 where they won the Individual Bronze Medal, and produced the best two rounds in the team competition.

Jenny, I found him! And I see what you mean about the white legs. His chestnut colour is more like Alfie's sisters Shay, Stevie and Robin though. :* :*

 

[~Sarah~]

Anyone of a certain age who has watched showjumping will look at his markings and say "Mr Softee".
Alfie is a stunning little boy.

Jenny

Takes me back to my horse-mad days. :- I remember Mr Softee!! :wub: :wub: :wub:

Alfie is looking so gorgeous.

 

[Happy Humber]

Was he named [Mr Softee] after an ice cream company or something like that ?

 

[georgina]

Alfie is adorable - just the cutest little face

 

[quintessence]

Well Done Rachel on finding the picture. Yes he was chestnut with those lovely white socks (stockings), such a handsome horse. Shame this is not your Mr/Little Miss litter because I can think of a good name!!!!

Jenny

 

[trac]

he is gorgeous :wub:

 

[Sarah86]

Aww Archie is such a gorgeous wee boy :wub: :huggles:

 

[Janimal]

Aww I loved Mr. Softee too... :wub:

and Jill your pup is one little poppet thats for sure... :wub: