Gypsy just misses out on Guinness record claim

Just four weeks away from being in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest surviving horse which had once been in a royal regiment, Gypsy has died.

Known by all who knew her as "the duchess" because of her royal connections as a Household Cavalry horse, Gypsy reached the grand old age of 35 before she had to be put down.

Having hung up her shining horse tack in her late teens, Gypsy was a much loved addition to the Kilmarnock Horse Rescue Centre and was a firm favourite with both staff and visitors who loved to spend time petting her.

She was known for being a gentle giant and a great calming influence on some of the other horses.

A volunteer at the centre said, "It is devastating, we are all so upset. It is just so sad."


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