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Charles Mackenzie Braham's avatar

Love it! :) I clearly remember the joy of being casually scraped off on a low branch by a sneering horse. :)

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Anne Sloggett's avatar

Made my day! What a treat, I once new a horse called Ringo, I am sure he could have drummed if he put his mind to it, he had attitude too!!

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Ian Fairbank's avatar

I always love a freebie from Jodi-almost makes the story even more enjoyable.

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Gil Bomber's avatar

I always need a trip to St Mary's!

Thank you Jodi.

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Mo Steel's avatar

I love this. I also remember being thrown off a horse who subsequently swore blind it was an accident and he had caught one hoof in a hole. A likely story.

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Elaine's avatar

Great short! I’ve missed these guys. Probably need to start a re read from the beginning! X

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Janice Frankham's avatar

Such fun! I needed a trip to St Mary's today. Thank you Jodi.

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Anne Chiarelli's avatar

I think I'm going to like Dr Salt. She's sassy like Helen was. And Smyrna doesn't realize just how lucky it was that Max was out of commission.

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ILONA Nemeth-Purkis's avatar

Absolutely loved it! The neighbours must think that I have lost my marbles because of the constant laughter and sniggering in the garden.

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Kimberly Lamoureaux Jones's avatar

Max, a bug whopping Zero, Turk, 1 don't have enough didgets to count his wins. Great story. Ta very much Jodi.

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Lynne's avatar

amazing as usual. Next book Please.

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Ju Rowe's avatar

Another excellent interlude into the wonderful world of Max and co. Thanks Jodi, absolutely love it. I just love everything that comes from your pen, you're funny, insightful, clever.... well, basically the female version of Mr Pratchett xx

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Ju Rowe's avatar

Another excellent interlude into the wonderful world of Max and co. Thanks Jodi, absolutely love it. I just love everything that comes from your pen, you're funny, insightful, clever.... well, basically the female version of Mr Pratchett xx

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Susan G's avatar

Thank you Jodi! I love all of your stories!

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Carol's avatar

Nothing more annoying than a sneering horse mocking you as you pick yourself up - again. Although tbf, it's usually mares who specialize in this sort of knob head behaviour.

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Jennifer Jacobson's avatar

Yay, lovely story! Thank you Jodi!

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