tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post5955044028617202741..comments2024-03-27T07:18:58.033+00:00Comments on Frances Garrood: R is for Raise a Native (horse diaries)Frances Garroodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-85785496539670275552012-04-23T13:20:49.082+01:002012-04-23T13:20:49.082+01:00So horse success is measure in flowers or carrots....So horse success is measure in flowers or carrots. What is the world coming to?GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-87440061473494636582012-04-21T09:30:56.749+01:002012-04-21T09:30:56.749+01:00Thanks, Kay. (I haven't told him that graves f...Thanks, Kay. (I haven't told him that graves for horses are an expensive luxury for the very rich. He need never know that.)<br /><br />Thanks, Rosemary. Actually, I think Titch is much more beautiful than his grandfather, but I haven't toldhim that, either. He's vain enough as it is.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-17654417096994884572012-04-21T08:46:31.128+01:002012-04-21T08:46:31.128+01:00What a lovely horse grave. Poor Titch - I quite un...What a lovely horse grave. Poor Titch - I quite understand your wish to have something similar, with such a noble pedigree.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-72803990366232544382012-04-21T01:50:32.638+01:002012-04-21T01:50:32.638+01:00I love the Horse Diaries, too, Frances, and I love...I love the Horse Diaries, too, Frances, and I love Titch. I think carrots would be perfect to plant on his grave (when the time comes).<br />KKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-40969773519811476932012-04-20T23:55:27.484+01:002012-04-20T23:55:27.484+01:00Librarian, if I thought it would sell, believe me,...Librarian, if I thought it would sell, believe me, I'd give it a try. As for names, Raise a Native's sire was Native Dancer, and his dam was Raise you, hence his name.<br /><br />Jarmara he came over to England ages ago, to race. Like many riding thoroughbreds, he's just another failed racehorse (but don't tell him I said that!).<br /><br />Thanks, Teresa. I will think about it...<br /><br />Jill, thanks so much for taking the trouble to post this. I'm so glad you enjoyed the books. Next one out on Kindle in June - watch this space!<br /><br />Thanks for the visit, Grammy. I'll pass on the message to Titch, and I'l think about Z!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-51672590909331576392012-04-20T23:44:23.714+01:002012-04-20T23:44:23.714+01:00Poor Titch! He really wants to guest post doesn...Poor Titch! He really wants to guest post doesn't he? Bless his heart! I think he is just the coolest and hope he gets to post even if it is the Z day. He could say something like "Zebra.... I'm glad I'm not one" or some such thing. :)<br />Nice to meet you both. Best regards to the two of you. Ruby aka GrammyGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07080499751409620799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-35007350428212665392012-04-20T16:10:20.114+01:002012-04-20T16:10:20.114+01:00Frances I know this is off the thread, but need to...Frances I know this is off the thread, but need to let you know I just read Dead Ernest (thanks to Librarian for recommending it; I ordered it and The Birds, The Bees and Other Secrets for my Kindle)and enjoyed it greatly. Therefore for me today R is for REALLY like your book!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791018174075586241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-10037203239672111202012-04-20T13:52:21.474+01:002012-04-20T13:52:21.474+01:00I'm with Librarian - I would LOVE to read Titc...I'm with Librarian - I would LOVE to read Titch's diaries in a book :-)xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-14472987618531326092012-04-20T12:38:54.671+01:002012-04-20T12:38:54.671+01:00Wow Frances, I just love hearing about Titch. What...Wow Frances, I just love hearing about Titch. What is the story behind him coming to you. Did you go to America to get him?Paula RChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550276147711384895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-83144273936655851382012-04-20T12:33:43.799+01:002012-04-20T12:33:43.799+01:00Please, please, pleeeease Frances, do something ab...Please, please, pleeeease Frances, do something about the Horse Diaries, have them published, sell the film rights, and so on! I am surely not the only one who'd love to see them as a book.<br /><br />Why do horses always get so strange names? "Raise a Native"... hmmm... I am sure there is a story behind that name. And indeed, an impressive achievement, 74 winners and never defeated!<br /><br />Titch is still youngish, isn't he, and I hope you won't have to think about how to adorn his grave for a long time to come.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.com