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!
I had an unexpected free weekend so decided to take Buddy out for a long hack. Wasn’t quite planning on 2.5 hours though!!
It was one of those days where I just wanted to keep going. So I did! We twisted and turned and went new routes.
Buddy has more members of his fan club. We met some kids out walking who all wanted to say hello and take a selfies with him. He was so patient with them.
My legs were feeling it when we got back. I now get why cowboys walk funny. 😉
What a fab day jump judging at Great Witchingham Horse Trails. It’s the first time in 3 years I’ve been able to do it and it was as much fun as ever.
There were some incredible horse and riders. It’s really inspiring watching top riders in action.
I got a bit emotional coming home. Sad that I’m not competing tomorrow. And sad that it looks like it’ll be their last BE season. So aiming to do the one they’ll be holding in July.
At least they’ll still be doing Unaffiliated Events so I’m aiming for them too. Watch out Buddy, we’re getting back out there.
Thought I’d give Buddy a hose down after our ride today. It’s been so warm, he was a little sweaty (as was I as I got my layers totally wrong).
Walked him out to the fields to dry off in the sunshine and he rolled! 😂 I didn’t have my phone to capture his enthusiastic rolling efforts. But here is the aftermath.
Took ages to brush the wet mud off so that I could put his rug back on. Made me laugh as he looked so happy with himself.
Today is the second anniversary of the first lockdown. How optimistic and naive were we to think it would just be 3 weeks?! I’m not sure many would have dreamt we’d still be talking about Covid!
It’s been an incredibly individual journey for everyone. It’s certainly been a challenge. Sometimes it’s hard to remember exactly how tough it’s been. I have had very dark moments. I’ve felt scared. I’ve been totally lost.
The last two years have been an opportunity to redefine myself. I’ve definitely learnt a lot about myself.
I’ve also had great moments. I’ve met new people. I’ve started my business. And achieved so much.
Smashed adulting today with 4 loads of washing done, dried and put away!
I might have been a little overexcited with this success.
Back home after a fabulous weekend in Warwickshire. Katie and I got through so much work. I’m not sure we stopped talking the whole time too. Super excited about the new few months. I’m going to be a busy girl.
I’ll never be too busy for my little boy though. Just what I needed when I got home. Glorious sunshine, beautiful countryside and a chance to switch my brain off.
This afternoon we got out and explored a bit. First a late Sunday lunch in a castle at Edgehill and then on to see Warwick Castle.
It was closed, but we got to see a bit of it. This is my Castle face! I do love a castle, a tower and a turret. One for the list to come and check out properly in the future.
It’s not every day that you get to watch England play rugby with someone who’s played rugby for England. My amazing friend Katie has over 20 caps.
My home away from home for the next few days. Talk about chocolate box! What a gorgeous place to stay.
Shakespeare County is stunning. Lots of rolling hills, green fields and sheep! Seems appropriate that I’m here to write copy. Let’s hope my prose is as good as his!
Buddy fully embraced his Irish breeding with a well-deserved mud pack roll in the sunshine. Seems appropriate as it’s St Patrick’s Day.
He definitely earned it after a cracking jumping lesson this morning with Lewis from Neric Equestrian. The improvement on our last lesson was marked. So were the heights as ‘Whack ‘em up Palmer’ was on full form.
We were flying 1m+ jumps by the end. Put the biggest smile on my face. Even with an unscheduled dismount. When it’s good, my goodness it’s good!! Need to get out to a competition and put it all into practise.
