Doug Payne and “Kenny.” Photo via Marilyn Payne.
This week the Payne family said goodbye to a very beloved horse, Kensington III, who lived to the age of 31. “Kenny” was born at their Applewood Farm, and was considered the King of the property. Kenny took Doug Payne to his first event, the Preliminary at Pleasant Hollow, where they finished second. From there, he went through Fourth Level dressage before becoming a schoolmaster to dozens of riders.
Marilyn shared: “He was an amazing teacher who not only gave confidence to beginner riders but also showed advanced riders how to do flying changes, piaffe and passage, even when they didn’t realize they asked for it! But what Kenny really enjoyed most was showing off in our annual Christmas Gymkhana where he and my husband Dick ( who rode once a year!) would beat everyone including Holly and Doug in almost every event! I doubt there will ever be another horse who has had such a positive influence on so many people! We were so lucky to be a part of his life!
Rest in Peace to this special horse.
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