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!
Took Buddy for a wander to cool him off after his lunge session. He was very happy to have some snacks on the way. But then I did interrupt his dinner so it was fair. Then I got chatting and forgot to put his dinner back in. Buddy showed his distain by putting most of hay on the yard instead.
He really does make me giggle.
Buddy had his saddle check today. It was a good news / bad news situation as I kinda thought it might be.
The good new is that his jump saddle needed flocking and a change of girth strap position to help the balance (we’re both wonky). He’s templating more evenly each time too. And the saddler said he’s looking really good at the moment.
The bad news is that the dressage saddle is a no-no. I kinda thought it was going to be the case after his adverse reaction to it a few weeks back. I got to ride in two other saddles and the different was amazing. He came up through his shoulders. And was so soft in the contact. I always amazed at how a different saddle can make such a difference. But then I guess it’s like a good fitting bra or running shoes.
It seems Buddy has very expensive tastes. Typically he preferred the most expensive option. It’s going on the wishlist.
So anyone want to buy a dressage saddle or a kidney…?! 😂
But the best news was that Buddy felt amazing jumping in his newly adjusted saddle.
What a wonderful way to end the day. Cruising down the Norfolk Broads on the Mississippi River Boat. And celebrating my friend’s 30th birthday.
We ate, we drank, we danced and we sang. Fabulous evening. So lovely catching up with so many people.
When you get sent a video from your jumping lesson last week and this is the final frame. 😝 Sometimes I crack myself up.
Deep respect for my instructor right there!! It was an interesting lesson as I couldn’t work out why I felt so unbalanced and couldn’t get my right leg on. After momentarily thinking I’d had a stroke on the drive there (cause that’s what you do, right?!), I realised I’d put my left stirrup up 4 holes but my right only 2. No wonder I wasn’t feeling level.
Again, it’s a good job I can laugh at my own ineptitude.
It’s also a good job I can laugh at my horse’s antics. Today we headed to Blackwater for some schooling and the little monkey decided he wanted to be a race horse! 🐎 Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful for forward, but I‘d prefer to make the decision about where we’re heading. 🤦🏻♀️ I’m picky like that…
I’m a little cross eyed tonight after checking the magazine I’m working on. The brain is amazing as it sometimes sees what it thinks should be here – not what actually is there!
Makes the job rather challenging I can tell you. There’s a reason why it’s a skill!
Thankfully I have other people checking it too. I did a virtual face palm on some I missed.
Still, it’s coming together nicely. Off to print soon. Another big tick!
It seems my reputation as a cat magnet proceeds me. Not a clue who this cat is. But it came out to greet me as I walked up to see Buddy. And followed me up the road.
Speaking of cats, I didn’t have the best start to the day as Dodo interrupted breakfast with a snack of his own. He came through the cat flap with a baby bird in his mouth. Managed to rescue said bird and put it in a box in the shed while I looked up what to do with it.
Went to check on it and the box was empty. I searched the shed but no sign of it. Started to question my sanity when it flew past me and out of the door.
Feeling like I’d done a good thing, I headed off into the house. Only for 10 mins later to see Dodo ‘playing’ with it on the lawn. Sadly it was cat 1 – baby bird 0. 😔
At least I tried…
The Steam Rally is back after two years. It’s been fun listening to the ‘toots’ from my house. Spotted this little beauty as I was driving back from the yard.
It’s so cute! He even ‘tooted’ to say thank you for letting him out.
Today we celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 70 years on the throne (or in the same job). An amazing achievement.
Let’s face it, we Brits like a bit of pomp and ceremony. And bunting. We really like bunting. It’s been lovely to see so many people celebrating. I’m sure there will be some sore heads tomorrow.
The monarchy is part of our culture, our identity and our Britishness.
Thank you your Majesty. Long live the Queen.
Well that’s blood donation number 58 done and dusted!
It’s good to give back. I know there are lots of people who can’t but as I can, I do.
And I got 2 packets of crisps today. I wasn’t sure I’d eaten enough so purely medicinal.
Headed out with my friend Colette today for my 4th birthday outing. We were heading to East Ruston Gardens till we realised it was closed. Quick scramble to come up with a new plan and we headed off to Sheringham Park to see the rhododendrons.
Boy they did not disappoint!! The colours were so vibrant. Another place ticked off my Norfolk bucket list.
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