I grew up in the Norfolk & Suffolk Arabian Horse Group and have spent many years on and off the committee.

One of the most enduring sires in recent years has been the great Vervaldee, in turn a son of the great Versace, both of whom passed away far too soon.

On 26 September 1994 our lives were changed forever. A very special colt foal had been born at Simeon Stud, Australia. His name was Simeon Shemini.

On a beautiful late spring Sunday morning in peaceful Norfolk, I spoke to James Gillick, an artist that came to me by recommendation of...