A Quote by Victoria Pendleton

I have always loved animals and groomed friends' horses as a child. I think I may have even ridden the odd seaside donkey in my early years.

Victoria Pendleton

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Victoria Pendleton
British - Athlete
Born: September 24, 1980

I was an only child. Growing up, we moved a lot, so I didn't have any close friends. So the animals I was around as a child - dogs, cats, and horses, and stuffed animals - became my family and friends. The only strong bonds I made as a child were with animals.

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Rick Rubin

I've always ridden horses.

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Lee Pearson

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