There are some horses that I've had an instant connection with over the years.

Cub was certainly one of them …

If I had to guess how many draft horses I have bought from Keith Hobden in my life, I'd say over 100. Yep, that many. Mostly Belgians. And according to Keith, just about every one of them was "good enough to win the Royal.”

Some people may get a watch or ring when they retire. Others may get flowers or a nice bottle of wine.

Me? Well, I (happily) got something that certainly wasn’t going to fit in my pocket or atop my bookcase …