Making plans

I’ve booked my first clinic for 2022 today. And it’s with European Champion Nicola Wilson. Well if you’re going to learn, why not from a champion?!

I met her at The Rolex in 2015. She was so generous with her time. And a really down to earth person.

I’ve been feeling a bit down about my horsey journey recently. I don’t feel like I’ve achieved much this year. We’ve been a bit thwarted. I totally get it. There’s been a lot going on. It’s been hard to fit everything in. My focus has had to be on my business and my parents.

I adore Buddy. That hasn’t changed. And never will. But I’ve definitely lower the intensity in his training in the past couple of years. I’ve realised that I’ve been hesitant to set goals in case next year is more of the covid sh1tshow we’ve had so far.

Booking the clinic made me want to set goals again. So that’s what I’ve done. Horsey goals are set for 2022. Bring…. It…. On….!

Merry Christmas

I thought I’d try and get a decent picture with Buddy this morning. He had other ideas. Choosing to take my hat off and playing with it. This was the best I could do.

I hope you’ve all had a lovely day. I have. Mucked out first thing. Ate too many cheese straws. Worn my Christmas PJs most of the day. Had my non-traditional Christmas lunch. Watched movies and just flopped.

It might not be traditional or to everyone’s taste but it’s my kinda Christmas. And I’ve had a good one.

If wishes were ponies

Today Buddy and I got to do something rather special. We made two girls very happy indeed. In fact the words ‘best Christmas Eve ever’ might have been said a few times.

Buddy was so gentle with them. And walked round the indoor arena looking after them while they both had pony rides.

Just when I think I can’t love him more…

Kitten TV

I was in full planning mode this morning when I heard lots of noise coming from the lounge. Seems the kittens were enjoying the latest episode of ‘Birdwatch Brundall’. Today it was brave pigeon eating berries next to the window. Hugo and Dodo were utterly transfixed.

Lifesaver

Well that’s donation 57 done! Another good deed for the year. I’d like to think that my karma rating is pretty high now.

This year may have been challenging, but I have tried to be kind. To give back. And so what I can to help others. It really does make you feel good.

Hopefully my donation will help someone in need. It really doesn’t hurt, you don’t have to see the needle and you get food as a reward. Winner!

That’s a wrap

I’ve found the best way to distract the kittens from helping with the Christmas wrapping. Get them a box of course! They were so busy jumping in and out of it, playing in it and fighting over it, that they weren’t interested in the wrapping paper.

So this year I only have no excuses for my bad wrapping. 😹