"To educate a young prince, attendance at horse
is what is best, because a horse does not flatter. "
Plutarch (c. 50 - c. 125)
" Do not give money to your children, give them a horse. "
Winston Churchill (1874-1965)
Here are two quotes that Alexander would not hesitate to take over. If he did not "need" a horse for his education, Alexander would not be separated for the shortest time possible. Horses were his friends from his early childhood and they remained loyal. A few months before his departure, he played polo (and he wanted his team wins the game because he played for his ALCIB). And when he won, he gave full credit to the horse. After the game, he said, are the horses that were praised and rewarded.
Among her gifts last Christmas, there was a beautiful colt just three months, which was given the name "Montreal". This colt is now a beautiful thoroughbred who will never know how special friend he had.
images and quotations are from this beautiful Book:
Among her gifts last Christmas, there was a beautiful colt just three months, which was given the name "Montreal". This colt is now a beautiful thoroughbred who will never know how special friend he had.
images and quotations are from this beautiful Book:
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