Countryfile's Adam Henson shares bittersweet post after 'sad passing'

16 June 2024 , 21:49

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Adam Henson shared some news with fans on social media recently (Image: BBC)

Countryfile presenter Adam Henson shared some news with his fans on social media over the weekend, with him posting following the passing of one of his horses recently.

Adam, who runs the Cotswolds Farm Park, based in Guiting Power, near Cheltenham, announced the passing of horse Victoria in a post on Instagram. He however also shared in the post on Saturday that he's since welcomed a new foal.

He shared photos of the newborn in the recent post. Adam captioned it: "After the sad passing of Victoria last week, I'm delighted to share the news that my #SuffolkPunch mare, Lexy, has given birth to a beautiful #colt."

Adam continued: "He is doing extremely well and will be staying alongside Lexy with local expert #breeders to allow them to form a strong bond together, before joining us back at @cotswoldfarmpark. #foal #horses #farmlife."

As reported by GloucestershireLive, fans were quick to respond to the post on the platform after it was shared by the presenter. One person wrote in the comments section: "How gorgeous is he? Sorry for your loss of Victoria." Whilst another person reacted: "Wow he's a little smasher - he's got some lovely strong legs and a beautiful face."

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Adam Henson has shared that one of his horses gave birth to a foal recently (Instagram / @adamhenson_)

The presenter shared the news with fans on social media (Channel 5)

Sharing their thoughts, a third person commented: "What an absolute beauty ... good to see the Suffolk Punch bloodline continues Adam." And another of the responses to his post on the platform read: "So sorry for your loss but how wonderful is life to then to give you this gift."

Someone else wrote: "What a little Bute, we have had some lovely new season foals at my local Suffolk punch trust home at Woodbridge. Such a beautiful horse. Such a lovely outcome and Lexy is such a beautiful loving mum."

Another person said: "Such a great breed to preserve. Congratulations." Whilst one fan commented: "I could squidge him all day. Such a gorgeous little chap." Someone said: "Well done Lexy. Hope you and your gorgeous boy are doing well."

One fan wrote wrote: "So happy to see this. We were at the farm when we saw the horses being moved and I knew something wasn't right, but this news is great to see." Meanwhile, another person said: "He looks a lovely big strong boy."

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