I want to strengthen my ankle and legs so that I’m a bit more riding fit for when I get back onboard. I recently met a PT so got in touch with her to see if she could help. Because of Covid-19, she’s not going any f2f sessions, so she’s given me an online programme specially designed for my ankle. Today was Day 1. It felt good to do some exercise and get my heart rate up a bit (no jumping yet). Thanks Michelle from Adrenalize. I’m looking forward to me next workout.

I did get some good news today. My Mum is out of lockdown and went home today. Hurrah!

Let’s try and share as much positive stuff as we can. 😊

I jokingly said to the man behind the counter that I’d probably get mugged walking down the road with these. That’s the way my year has been going.

Thankfully I made it safely home.

It makes you question the world we live in where people are filling their sheds and attics with toilet roll, pasta and long-life milk. I get it’s scary not knowing what the future holds. That’s no different to any other time. Panic tends to result in bad choices. We will get through this by supporting each other, being compassionate and staying grounded.

BTW I was down to my last toilet roll and the paracetamol are for a friend.

It feels like the world has gone bonkers at the moment. I’ve never known anything like it! So here’s something to make us all smile. We all need to support one another right now. We will get through this and it will be OK again.

It’s feels like the world has gone a bit bonkers right now. I’m trying to stay as grounded and level as I can. It’s hard to keep a perspective when there’s so much noise about. So I did what I always do when I need to get away from the noise, I went to the yard. Normally I’d go for a ride, but I’ve still got a bit longer to wait till I can get back in the saddle. Instead I got to get a different perspective as I watched Lewis from Neric Equestrian riding Buddy instead. He’s looking so good!

From my little Irish boy.

It was such a lovely day here in Norfolk that I didn’t want to stay in the house. So I walked to the yard. It took me 25 mins from my house. It felt so good to be out in the fresh air and feel the sun on my face. I really do live in a beautiful part of the world. Clocked up over 8,500 steps by the time I’d pottered around and walked back. Even gave Buddy a bath. Roll on Summer!

What’s wrong with this picture?! My boys are quite happy to watch the rabbits in the garden. Too much like hard work to go and chase them. I’m happy that there aren’t body parts in my garden to be honest.

There’s so much doom and gloom about, this made me smile today.

Today I did my first Pilates session of the year. It’s safe to say that I have lost a little bit of fitness, muscle tone and flexibility. There are bits of me that I haven’t felt for a few months. I may be feeling that tomorrow. In fact, I may be feeling it now. But no pain, no gain and all that! Goodness knows what it’ll be like when I get back on a horse! I’ll definitely be walking like John Wayne…..

This popped up on my memories and it’s a nice reminder to me. I’ve been feeling very frustrated this year (for obvious reasons). There’s been so much I’ve had to contend with. But I’m doing my best. And that’s all I can do.

It’s a weird time at the moment. There’s so much confusion, uncertainty and panic. It’s not going to change what’s going on. So why not go back to being kind, doing our best and looking out for each other.