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 have to admit, I’m a tad tired today. But a really good tired. The kind where you know you’ve done good stuff. I love driving but motorway driving can be tiring.
It was such a gorgeous day that I could resist heading down to the yard to ride. I’d missed his little face. He sniffed me all over so guessing he missed me too.
The kittens were like shadows today. They’d barely left my side. It’s nice to be missed.
You know you’ve made a really good impression when you go to leave and the dog wants to come home with you.
Back home after my trip to North Wales. It was utterly brilliant. Loved spending time with Katie and her family. Thank you for making me so welcome.
Even managed to catch up with my nieces Amy and Katie and my great-nephew Alex on the way back.
It was a long way, but worth it. I shall sleep well tonight.
Another outing today. To Llandudno to check out the view from Great Orme. Snowdon was hiding in the cloud cover. But I could see Snowdonia National Park.
North Wales has been a revelation. I had no idea how beautiful it was. I love going new places. Old Colwyn is one I will definitely want to come back to again.
Katie took me out to the local beach this afternoon for a dog walk.
My goodness it was stunning.
Greetings from Wales! Another long road trip today. 5 hours listening to podcasts, catching up with people and admiring the scenery. Saw 6 buzzards and red kites on my travels.
Here for a few days visiting a friend. So far we haven’t stopped talking. It’s going to be a fab few days.
What an incredible sunset tonight. The sky was on fire. It took my breath away.
It’s one of the more pleasant things about winter. I love the contrast between the bare trees.
It was a lovely way to end a pretty lovely day.
Finished a bonkers busy day with a chill out yoga class. Feeling totally chilled out indeed.
Not sure what happened to today. It was a blink and you miss it. But still managed to tick loads off my to do list and lunge Buddy before yoga.
Now flopped on the sofa – chilled, calm and utterly zen.
I got to talk about writing today. Something I love.
I gave a mini-Masterclass on how to write engaging copy, come up with content and other marketing tips.
I love being able to share my love of words with other people.
First clinic of the year. And it was with European Eventing Champion, Nicola Wilson.
We headed off to WHW this morning and after a detour due to the a closed road and having to stop twice to retie Buddy’s haynet, we arrived.
Buddy rarely eats while travelling, but today he was eating so vigorously, he pulled it off. Twice. 🤦🏻♀️ Second time I saw him do it on the camera. He’s so funny cause he stood starring at it.
The lesson was great. Really enjoyed it and learnt lots. Well once I got over my initial nerves and Buddy’s enthusiasm. One for me to work on as I know I get tight for the first 5-10 mins in a lesson. Once we start jumping, I totally relax.
We jumped a mix of show jumps and XC jumps. Buddy excelled himself. Even if some of my lines were more than iffy!!
Need to keep going and I know it’ll come together in a competition situation again.
Wow! I’ve just realised that I’ve been writing this blog for 2 years!
I started it as a safe space for me to talk about how I was feeling, to chart my recovery from a badly broken ankle and generally share my musings.
Has it been the roaring success I’d hoped for? No. Have I enjoyed writing it? Yes. Will I continued? Why not!
Thanks to everyone who’s commented, liked or shared it.
Here’s to the next year!
