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!
It was a rather squelchy hack today. The ground is saturated after rain / snow / more rain. Still a few bits of snow on the ground and lots of standing water. So of course we used it as a bit of event training.
Buddy was happy to be out again too. He stomped through the mud, crunched through the snow and splashed through the water.
Fingers crossed we get to put it to the test this year.
Just what I needed too to blow away some cobwebs.
Today has been a day of reflections. It’s been a day where I’ve looked back and seen just how far I’ve come.
I’ve learnt a lot about myself over the years. I’ve changed, grown and I’m very proud of the life I’ve made.
The things that motivate me have also changed. My life is simpler in some ways (and much more complicated in others). I know where I’m heading and what I want from my life.
Sometimes it good to take stock, learnt from your mistakes and look to your future.
I don’t need a rose.
I don’t need a card.
I have this gorgeous boy,
Waiting at the yard.
He makes me smile each day.
He makes my dreams come true.
And while he’s in my life,
I know I’ll never be blue.
Buddy sends kisses to anyone who needs them today. Happy Valentine’s Day.
…and this ladies and gentlemen is why the kitchen is my least favourite room! All I did was pick it up! 🤦🏻♀️
Today I decided to long rein Buddy. He was a tad confused to start off with and just stood there. I know it’s been a few years since we last did it, but I wasn’t expecting him to just plant.
Eventually got him moving and ended up lunging him off both lines. He was an absolute star.
It’s good to switch things up. So grateful for our indoor arena right now I can tell you. The snow is beautiful. I’d like it to go now though…
I couldn’t resist taking some more pictures of Buddy in the snow and sunshine.
Happy Chinese New Year! Thought this was an appropriate picture. I found the kittens like this earlier. All 3 of my cats have decided that this is the best bed in the world ever!! Of course, last week it was used for storing their toys. Cat logic huh?!
Love my Ying and Yang boys.
After my malaise yesterday, I woke up feeling more level again. Nothing’s changed but my attitude. It was good for me to acknowledge how I was feeling.
Had to take my car to the garage as a warning light has come on. One perk is I get to see the calves. And this time there were ponies too. I sat in the car watching them play. I’d like to know more about horse behaviour and psychology. They seemed very content. It was still fascinating watching the interaction between the herd.
Today had been one of those day where I’ve been fed up. Not because anything major has happened. Just because. Fed up with the weather. Fed up with the restrictions. Fed up of being on my own. Fed up of not being able to do the things I love. Fed up of not being able to see the people I love. Fed up of not getting work. Fed up of feeling useless. Just fed up.
BUT it’s OK to feel like this. Lockdown Limbo is draining and gets us all down from time to time. As they say ‘we’re all in the same storm, but different boats’. Today I’m feeling fed up, battered and a tad seasick.
I’m not after sympathy. I know it will pass. And it’s not all bad at all. I’m very lucky in so many aspects of my life. I have a lovely house, 3 gorgeous cats, a handsome horse and so many wonderful people in my life. Just some days are harder than others.
Watching the kittens play in the snow did make me giggle. Love their footprints on the conservatory steps. You can tell which are Nero’s too.
And my parents had their Covid vaccination today. Roll on a brighter future for us all.
This made me laugh today. Buddy has obviously decided to do the Snow Angel challenge.
If you squint, you can almost see his outline.
