Noel, one of the ten Thoroughbreds at Tokoro RC, has several ailments that tend to come to us all with the passage of time, including dodgy knees and a dicky ticker. As such, not only are his racing days behind him, but also his working life. The need to be extra careful so as not to add any unwanted pressure on delicate areas creates something of a problem, though, as he still needs to have his daily exercise and a certain amount of training to keep him mentally fit.This is where Sophie comes in - the lightest member in the club, the little tiddler weighing three times less than me. With Sophie taking him around the outer track at a gentle pace, Noel gets the kind of work-out he needs with hardly any stress on his body - I saw horses racing today that had gained Sophie's weight since their last outing! Everybody's happy...
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