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!
Since I’ve had the kittens, they’ve been fighting over who gets to sit on my lap when I’m on the laptop. I get both of them on there some days.
Today I got a lovely surprise when Nero jumped up.
He’s a little bit bigger than they are, so it was a squeeze. He made it work and was purring away. He has his good days and bad days too. Today he was on good form and for that I’m very grateful.
Having got that out of my system, I headed to the yard and popped Buddy over a few jumps. That put a big smile on my face as we were flying.
Finished the day off with another equestrian webinar. This time with Pippa Funnell and Mark Todd. Really interesting to hear their views on eventing. I’m loving hearing from the legends of the sport.
Not sure Hugo was as interested as I was Slightly distracting view if I’m honest. He does make me laugh though.
It was a rather squelchy hack today. The ground is saturated after rain / snow / more rain. Still a few bits of snow on the ground and lots of standing water. So of course we used it as a bit of event training.
Buddy was happy to be out again too. He stomped through the mud, crunched through the snow and splashed through the water.
Fingers crossed we get to put it to the test this year.
Just what I needed too to blow away some cobwebs.
Today has been a day of reflections. It’s been a day where I’ve looked back and seen just how far I’ve come.
I’ve learnt a lot about myself over the years. I’ve changed, grown and I’m very proud of the life I’ve made.
The things that motivate me have also changed. My life is simpler in some ways (and much more complicated in others). I know where I’m heading and what I want from my life.
Sometimes it good to take stock, learnt from your mistakes and look to your future.
I don’t need a rose.
I don’t need a card.
I have this gorgeous boy,
Waiting at the yard.
He makes me smile each day.
He makes my dreams come true.
And while he’s in my life,
I know I’ll never be blue.
Buddy sends kisses to anyone who needs them today. Happy Valentine’s Day.
…and this ladies and gentlemen is why the kitchen is my least favourite room! All I did was pick it up! 🤦🏻♀️
Today I decided to long rein Buddy. He was a tad confused to start off with and just stood there. I know it’s been a few years since we last did it, but I wasn’t expecting him to just plant.
Eventually got him moving and ended up lunging him off both lines. He was an absolute star.
It’s good to switch things up. So grateful for our indoor arena right now I can tell you. The snow is beautiful. I’d like it to go now though…
I couldn’t resist taking some more pictures of Buddy in the snow and sunshine.
Happy Chinese New Year! Thought this was an appropriate picture. I found the kittens like this earlier. All 3 of my cats have decided that this is the best bed in the world ever!! Of course, last week it was used for storing their toys. Cat logic huh?!
Love my Ying and Yang boys.
After my malaise yesterday, I woke up feeling more level again. Nothing’s changed but my attitude. It was good for me to acknowledge how I was feeling.
Had to take my car to the garage as a warning light has come on. One perk is I get to see the calves. And this time there were ponies too. I sat in the car watching them play. I’d like to know more about horse behaviour and psychology. They seemed very content. It was still fascinating watching the interaction between the herd.
Tales, Tails and Talus 