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!
This is the face of someone who’s just let her horse gallop flat out up the gallop strip.
First time this year. And very much needed.
Not as much control as I would have liked over the speed as someone wanted to run!! He was definitely embracing his TB breeding today.
But he came back as soon as I asked and that’s the main thing. 🐎😍 Good job we both love going fast.
First ODE of the year. But as a groom to these gorgeous boys at Poplar Park.
I got up at 4:44am and left my friend’s yard at 4:44pm. Spooky! Fuelled by caffeine, good company and horse slober, the day flew by.
I am pooped now. Aching from walking over 5 miles (and they say the horse does all the work). Yet beaming from ear to ear!
I love a horsey outing.
Today it was the turn of the front garden to be tamed. Even mowing the lawn made a huge difference. I got the hedge cutter out and cut back the hedge under my living room windows.
In the recent storms, it has started to sound like something out of a ‘Hammer House of Horror’ film as the branches scratched and banged on the windows. 😱
Still a long way to go but pleased with the result so far. Sometimes we need to get rid of the dead wood to allow things to grow again.
Buddy made a new friend today. In fact, I’d say they were pretty enamoured with each other. He kept looking at her and she kept looking back. 😊
Lovely hack out with Rachel and her beautiful Midge. It may have been windy, but at least we missed the rain.
Two pony play dates in one week Buddy Boy! Such a lucky boy.
So it seems that Hugo isn’t a huge fan of the sunshine. While Dodo was sunbathing on the patio. Hugo found the tiny bit of shade in the garden. Made me laugh.
I’m loving the feeling of the sun on my face at the moment. But it won’t be long before I’ll be doing the shade dance with Hugo. The joys of being an English Rose.
I woke up and felt the need to get out and walk this morning. It was such a beautiful day. I definitely hit my steps today as I ended up being out for 2 hours.
Nature lifts my spirits. I’m so grateful to live in such a beautiful place.
Today Buddy and I headed over to High Ash to meet up with Sam and Halo for a pony play date. We lucked out with the weather as it was glorious sunshine. Mind you a rather fresh wind so I was glad of my layers.
We covered over 5 miles round the tracks. It’s such a fantastic place to go. We didn’t stop chatting the whole way round. After a few tough weeks, it was the perfect tonic.
This came up on my memories today. Not sure what was going on when I posted this 7 years ago. But it’s just as true today.
So much is out of our control. Having faith (whatever that looks like to you) can be really hard. Especially when things are wobbling. I’m spinning a lot of plates, it’s inevitable that some will wobble from time to time.
Let’s face it, sometimes you just need to put the world to right with some good friends, not take yourself too seriously and do the things you love.
I decided to have a garden day today. Mowed my back lawn for the first time in 2022. And tidied up the borders. Still lots to do, but I’ve made a start.
Want to crack on with the front lawn and borders next weekend.
The brown bin was creaking. I find gardening really rewarding. It’s hard work sure. But the results are worth it. The bad news is that I’ve cleared a lot, so will need more plants. 🤪
Lovely touch today at Carrow Road. Probably the best touch of the match. 🤦🏻♀️
I don’t understand VAR. I really don’t. It very confusing and a bit farcical at times!
Today there were 2 goals disallowed. 1 penalty give on review. 1 penalty given and 1 penalty not given, but not reviewed.
It’s confusing enough when you watch it on TV. But being in the ground is even more confusing. Oh well, it was still good to be back at Carrow Road.
Tales, Tails and Talus 