Grand National and Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer Kim Bailey reflects on why it’s important to remain positive – even when you find yourself training just two horses instead of the normal 70…

It is hard to believe what we are all going through at the moment, with all sport cancelled for the foreseeable future – although there is talk of Flat racing starting on 15 May behind closed doors. There has never been a time in my training career when it is so important to remain positive and hopeful for the future of both my business and the sport.

I am currently training two horses instead of 70, which is not an ideal situation for any business model.

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One of my friends, Jill, posted this dress on Instagram a few days ago from Target, so I immediately went online and looked it up. It’s their Knox Rose brand and I thought it was so cute and it’s on sale so I promptly bought it online for pickup at my local store the next day. I didn’t even try it on until I got home and I just think it’s so cute.

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Hi, friends! We celebrated Mom’s 92nd birthday on Monday, May 4th, although it was a low key celebration on their carport, eating outside. We brought Willy’s takeout and are still trying to keep our distance from them as much as we can to stay safe. Mom enjoys Mexican. It’s not Dad’s favorite, but it was mom’s birthday so she got something she wanted. 

They are doing fine and we are very happy that we still have them both. We bought Dad 10 tomato plants and were going to get them planted for him, but once we got them over there, he insisted on doing it himself, so I imagine the next time we go over there, they will be in the ground and growing. He wasn’t up to planting the garden this year and mom isn’t either. They both have gone strong in their 80’s and had more stamina than I do many times, so it’s no wonder they are slowing down in their 90’s. They are a blessing for sure! 

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The moment dressage fans across the world have been waiting for has come as Valegro II goes up for auction.

The “exciting FEI pony prospect” is a full brother to Charlotte Dujardin’s gold medal-winning partner Valegro, but described as smaller – with only one leg. Bidding for the online auction is now live and will run until 10 May with all proceeds going to the NHS Charities Together Covid-19 appeal.

“Valegro II, according to Carl Hester, has all the attributes to make a top international prospect,” said a spokesman for Dressage Anywhere, which is hosting the online auction.

“The hobby horse is receiving his education with Olympic riders Carl and Charlotte at the moment, but they now feel he is ready to take an ambitious rider to the very top as sadly he has not grown enough for either of them.”

Valegro II has been donated by his “breeder”, Laurel Designs.

“In further appreciation to the NHS, stabling and schooling at the Gloucestershire stables is being provided without charge,” added the spokesman.

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“The winning bidder and new owner will be invited to meet the World champion Valegro to see the two brothers together when they collect Valegro II from Carl and Charlotte’s yard in Gloucestershire, once it’s safe to do so.”

Dressage Anywhere has raised more than £1,000 for the NHS Charities Together appeal from profits from its hobby horse online dressage competition. Those interested in taking part have until 10 May to submit an entry for judging, with classes ranging from novice to grand prix.

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