For a small-town, unhorsey girl who only started riding at 50, Maria Sharland now spends all her time caring for and breeding Gypsy Cob horses.Maria and her hu…
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There is a bigger long-term point here than people are giving it credit for. uni me couldnt afford that headline
Good on her. Bet those Gypsy Cobs are stunning on the farm.
Another hobby farm story. Wonder how much the husband's sheep and beef operation subsidises this 'passion'.
it's a passion not a business. let her have it.
So inspiring! Never too late to find your calling. Hope I can do something like that at 50.
Gypsy Cobs are gorgeous but breeding is a big commitment. Hope they know what they're doing.
Exactly. Breeding requires serious knowledge.
It's a romanticised idea but the reality is hard work.
Lovely story. Always nice to see local people doing what they love.
Yeah nah, it's a nice change from all the bad news.
unwritten history? Sounds a bit made up to me.
Would love to see photos of the horses!
same here! must be beautiful animals.
