Gaynor's caption: ' "Vesuvian" trained by dad at Brynilltyd Pembrey for Major Bishop. Orignally a weak colt with bad hooves, but at 2Â years old a fine horse bought by the Austrian Army and was later winner of the Officers Heavyweight Charger World Open Contest at Olympia London in 1912. Photo taken outside Brynilltyd House' |
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Fred and Elizabeth Davies wedding day, 4th February 1915 |
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Wonder Horse
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When she was little Gaynor Renwick formed a strong bond with her granddad, Fred Davies. It was rooted in their mutual love of horses. Fred would tell her tales of one horse in particular – a sickly foal most people would have written off.  Gaynor came into the studio to pass on grandad’s story.Â
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