Columbus Here I Come!

Dear All,

              As I approach my next trip to an ADS convention this time in Columbus I find myself in somewhat a dilemma yet again with what to take in my sartorial ensemble! Having caused outrage and shock in Jackson 2011 when the sight of my 2W-W’s made some of the assembled take a sharp intake of breath, and one or two said they came over all faint! My thinking is this time to play it safe and cover up as spring seems reluctant to arrive anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere.

But with the recent realization that we here in the UK have been eating equine meat in our burgers instead of bovine, my mind has been wondering if my genetic makeup has been tampered with over the years that I may spout a tail, two extra legs and/or pointed ears?

This of course will cause havoc with my mastery of my wardrobe for such an auspicious  occasion and could end up with me sitting all day and night in the Bridle suite or a horse box, will the hotel provide a nose bag for my Stable diet?

On arrival at the airport do I go straight to CDC instead of the green channel?

I know America has a love of horses as we do in the UK, which is one reason why we don’t consume them, so think I’ll still be welcome; but one clew has just come to me, a few years ago my eldest son Anthony was nicknamed “Seabiscuit” by his friends, I had to ask why and was told it was because of his teeth!

So have other people have noticed the genetic changes in my family?

Should I get veterinary clearance and inoculations before flying?

Will the US Department of Agricultural let me in without veterinary clearance and bloodstock passport?

What does an English thoroughbred ware in Columbus in spring?

Just in case could you all carry a sugar lump in case of emergency?

“Neigh”, make that two!

See you soon,

Ian :o)