Author: langlep

So 2020 was going to be my year. The year I got my life sorted after being served redundancy notice from my job in November 2019. The year I ticked off more things from my horsey bucket list. The year I got my mental health back under control and reduced stress in my life. I had a plan. And it was a good one. Then the plan changed dramatically on 2 January. I came off my horse at speed and broke my ankle. Badly. Like all good equestrians, I got back on and rode back to the yard, sorted Buddy out and then drove myself to A&E. That’s where this journey really began... I was sent home from A&E and told to crack on, only to receive a phone call later to say they’d missed a fracture (and a rather serious one at that). Whoops! So fracture clinic on 3 January, surgery on 5 January and home to recover. I started this blog as a way to chart my recover back to the saddle. As I cleared clinics and competitions out of my diary and wondered what the next few months would bring, it's been a safe space for me to say how I'm feeling. The new plan was to get a new job, to keep Buddy is kept ticking over and recover from my injury. Another good plan! I didn't expect a global pandemic, lockdown and all that happened in 2020. This blog has changed over time but it's continued to be my safe space to share the things going on in my life, with Buddy and the cats. Enjoy!

Get out

It’s been a really good day. 3 NLP coaching sessions (thank you to my guinea pigs), a successful meeting and a new windscreen for my little car. Not bad for a Tuesday!

Decided to try something new and had a Ruby Hot Chocolate at Costa. It was rather pink. And tasted rather fruity. Very delicious though. Made a change from coffee too.

Haircut

It was haircut day for Buddy today. He’s had a bit of a love / hate relationship with the clippers. But today he was a really good boy. No silly salmon moments today. In fact he was quite chilled once she got started. Just shows that the work I’ve been doing with him is paying dividends.

He always looks super handsome when he’s freshly clipped.

Lavender

I saw this a while back and it made me giggle. Today it’s much needed. I decided not to risk jumping Buddy at the show today. His shoe is still on, but looking at the way my year has been, he’s probably do himself a mischief. I’ve seen enough vets in the past week I think.

I went for a long walk instead. I popped in and saw Buddy. He was super cuddly today and let me give him lots of kisses on his nose.

Had to go back later to give him a hot towel before he gets clipped tomorrow. I used some lavender wash so we were both feeling zen by the end of it. Let’s hope he stays like that tomorrow for his clipping.

Spooktober

Thought I’d have a relaxing hack today. Buddy had other ideas. He’s somehow managed to lose 3 nails out of one of this shoes.

It was loose but still on so I thought I’d take him in the school instead. He was spooking all over the place.

Then he decided to give me a flying lesson with one of his more spook-tactic whip rounds. I’m OK. I landed on my bottom so no harm done. Just another few bruises to add to the collection.

I love Spooktober.

Waffles

After a rather stressful day, this was much needed. Dinner at The Waffle House. It tasted so good.

My day didn’t go to plan as I ended up taking a colicky horse to Newmarket. Not Buddy. My friend’s horse who started last night and took a turn for the worse this morning.

Good deed

Today I made my 55th blood donation. It was the 3rd time I’ve tried to give blood this year. First time I wasn’t on the list (even thought I had a letter), second time I went to the wrong venue (I know!) so third time was a charm.

Bit weird with all the Covid precautions. Once more I’ve been sanitised within an inch of my life. It’s worth it though as I know I’m doing a good thing.