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| Our English lass - Libby |
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| YES! - Same person.... |
Born in Reading, England, Libby is the youngest of four children & grew up in a village of 400 residents only 40 mins from Reading called Frilsham.
Our Libby received her residency 6 months ago. When asked if she misses home, she says yes, her family & friends, but has made her home here in Martinborough. She has lived here on and off for 3 yrs, and in that time has toured South & North Island. Libby keeps in touch with her family and friends back home, via skype and telephone.
Martinborough reminds her of her home town.
Her passion for horses and the training of them has been a major part of her life. At the tender age of 7yrs, Libby was given a choice by her parents. "Ballet or Horses" as an extra curricular activity. And there, her journey began.
In her 27yrs, Libby has competed in the British Academy, trained race horses in Austrailia, Canada & England, learned the art of "Natural Horsemanship aka Horse Whispering" via the very talented and well renowned Gavin Morrison, here in Martinborough. This involves learning the horses body language, reading them and giving them options. (It sounded like "Tough Love 101" for parents with their kids - Libby, could you work with my darling 12yr old boy?)
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| Libby doing trackwork |
One of Libby's favourite memories (other than relaxing spas first thing in the morning), is when she was 10yrs old. Her mother woke her at dawn, early one winter morning to go cubbing. She remembers the foggy forest, cold and damp, and the trees sparkling with frost. (when asked by this ignoramus, the reason behind the early cold starts with fox hunting is the scent is stronger in these conditions)
Her first actual 'fox hunt' took place when she was only 9 yrs old. What a legend!
Libby grew up independent due to both of her parents working hard, throughout her childhood.
BUCKET LIST
- Be her own boss (no surprise there...the spirit of a majestic horse)
- More travel preferably South America
- Suba Diving (She adores heights and 'Jumping off Shit' (her own words, but her accent makes it sound fun...not the jumping, but the word 'shit')
Libby's hobbies & passions are worlds apart in many ways.
Though not a ballerina, and no desire to be, she has a VERY creative side.
Her art form is photography. Check these stunning works out.
Whilst still in Reading, Libby had her very own exhibition, in which more than half of her works SOLD!
Well done Libby ...
BUT wait there is more!
Libby can sing too!
Her favourite music to sing is 90's Pop ie Pink, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey.. (Wow!)
Last year, she was asked by her sister to sing at her wedding. Libby performed John Denvers Annie Song & Sunshine On My Shoulders.
Her greatest fear is reaching old age and not have achieved anything = Wasted Life (Ummmm Libby, I think you have already done MORE than many have on this plantet...but hey - You GO GIRL!!)
Favourite Food = Sausages (Why am I not surprised - A FENCING Rural chick, Tom-Boy, Horse lover)
Thai food is high on the list also - anything SPICY! (Just wait til Jerry & Caroline hear this..they may amp up the curry JUST for you one night?)
In Libby's opinion Martinborough needs a RAVE Dance club...(that will go down well with the locals?)..she misses the dance clubs in London. Oh well, Karaoke at Reload isnt that bad really, is it?
A note for Mum & Dad - We are taking good care of your baby girl. Here is a link to show you a little about this cool town called Martinborough.
https://www.facebook.com/MartinboroughUpClose
It has been a pleasure young Elizabeth Rose...thank you for your openess and time.
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