Welcome to blog! I started it in 2020 to chart my recovery from breaking my ankle (hence the name). I guess no-one saw a global pandemic coming. It's turned into a place where I can talk about the things happening in my life, my horse and my cats. Enjoy!
So it’s finally done. After several aborted attempts, several culls and a lot of swearing, the cotoneaster is no more!
I have a whole new blank canvas wall to play with. It’s so exciting. I didn’t realise how deep the border actually is.
Looking forward to Spring and lots of new plants.
After a long week full of highs and lows, this was the perfect way to end it. In my happy place with my favourite boy and my favourite hacking duo.
Well this explains why I keep finding tabby hairs all over my laptop. It seems Dodo has confused my laptop with my lap…
I was sent this today. It made me cry in a good way. I’m so very lucky to have so many wonderful people in my life.
If I’ve learnt anything in Covidland, it’s how much I need good people around me. To support me. To love me. To lift me up. To cheer me on. To listen to me. To make me laugh. To let me cry. To remind me how amazing I truly am.
And I will always return the favour.
Thank you everyone who’s in my corner. You are amazing.
Another road trip today. Rather than being sent to Coventry, I jumped at the chance to meet up with Katie. We met through a course we were doing and have been talking for months now. It was fabulous to meet up in person.
We talked non-stop. About life, entrepreneurship and business. Katie is helping me get my business strategy clear. More on that soon. 👏🏻
It did get me thinking though, why do you get sent to Coventry?! Anyone know?! I love finding out the stories behinds common phrases. There must be a a good story there…
This photo came up on my memories and always makes me giggle. It was 7 years ago at The Veteran Horse Society Champs.
Is it any wonder we call it ‘Carry on Showing’?! I’ve definitely had more than a few laughs over the years at a variety of horse shows. Long may that continue!!
Another couple of firsts for Buddy today. Our first outing to Gunton Hall and his first experience of BIG deer!! And lots of them. There were several herd of Red and Fallow deer. The stags had huge antlers too. They really are magnificent creatures.
I have to admit, Buddy was amazing! He was a bit weirded out at times, but he soon settled. Very proud of him today. Even though there was lots for him to look at, he jumped lots of the bigger jumps there.
Oh how we’d love to go for a blast on the stubble. Buddy and I will have to keep dreaming though. We’re not allowed on these fields. I’m very grateful for the off-road hacking we have, so I wouldn’t want to break the rules. As tempting as this looks….
It’s definitely an equestrian thing. To look at a stubble field or a beach and think bring on the galloping….. 😝
This afternoon Colette and I headed over to East Ruston Old Vicarage for her birthday treat. On my days, talk about garden envy!
We spend the whole time saying ‘wow’. It’s absolutely stunning. We both agreed we need to come back in every season. Next trip is already planned for my birthday. 👏🏻
We came away with loads of inspiration, ideas and a few plants.
