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!
My little boy was flying this afternoon. Mostly away from the hedge that clearly had monster in it. š¤¦š»āāļø
Heās been in this school thousands of times, but every now and then he decides that the far end of the arena is deadly territory.
Iāve been reading a cracking book called āHorse Brain, Human Brainā. Itās really helping me get inside his head.
At least today, we jumped all the jumps. In the right order. With impulsion. And a little bit of style. Iāll take that!!
Another couple of firsts for Buddy today. Our first outing to Gunton Hall and his first experience of BIG deer!! And lots of them. There were several herd of Red and Fallow deer. The stags had huge antlers too. They really are magnificent creatures.
I have to admit, Buddy was amazing! He was a bit weirded out at times, but he soon settled. Very proud of him today. Even though there was lots for him to look at, he jumped lots of the bigger jumps there.
Oh how weād love to go for a blast on the stubble. Buddy and I will have to keep dreaming though. Weāre not allowed on these fields. Iām very grateful for the off-road hacking we have, so I wouldnāt want to break the rules. As tempting as this looksā¦.
Itās definitely an equestrian thing. To look at a stubble field or a beach and think bring on the gallopingā¦.. š
I love seeing the combines in the fields. So does Buddy. He loves heavy machinery. He veers across the road to get closer to them. He stops to watch them. Heās such a funny boy.
After weeks of odd weather, today was just glorious. Wall to wall sunshine. Seemed only right to spend the day outdoors. Lawn mown, borders cleared and washing on the line. Topped off with a long hack.
I call that a pretty good day!
Day 2 of camp and another brilliant day. In fact the whole camp was bloody brilliant! Yes, Iām a little overtired and emotional. Letās just say we will both sleep well tonight.
Two brilliant lessons today. Out on the XC course this morning. Buddy was flying! Heās definitely got the hang of running and jumping. šš»
We jumped 80s and 90s today. And a few we hadnāt jumped before. Got āsave of the dayā too. I was not coming off. Especially in the water!!
This afternoon we finished with grids. I bloody love grids! So does Buddy it seems.
Iām over the moon with the progress weāve made in the past few years. Weāve come a long way since our first camp.
It was also brilliant catching up with everyone. And meeting new people. Till the next timeā¦
Day 1 of camp down and lots to report. Two brilliant lessons (poles this morning and course jumping this afternoon). One new saddle pad (it was on sale!!). And zero falls. Now thatās what I call a very good day.
Weather-wise it was a game of two halves. This morning was awful with heavy showers. This afternoon saw glorious sunshine.
Round 2 of Newmarket Salt therapy was good too. Buddy spent more time by the nozzle this time. He seems so chilled out with life today.
Fingers crossed he stays like that tomorrow when we head out to XC.
And just like that, weāre back at camp. This time with T&N Equestrian at Blackwater Farm.
Decided to do an extra night so I could take Buddy to Weston Equestrian Centre for a Newmarket Salt treatment. He wasnāt sure to start off with, but think he enjoyed it.
He was obviously feeling well as weāve had our first camp fall. š¤¦š»āāļø Someone took exception to the pink portaloo. The same one heās seem several times before. Oh well, camp doesnāt officially start till tomorrow so Iām not counting it. š¤Ŗ
Someone was looking super handsome after his bubble bath today. Admittedly he acted like I was drowning him during it. He does make me laugh. He hates having his face washed. Is that a gelding thing?! Iāve had several the same.
His mane looks so much better after a spot of Head & Shoulders. It really does the trick.
Buddy made me laugh tonight. Heād made a hay barricade. Guess he didnāt want to work tonight. Good job he was getting a grooming session then.
Tales, Tails and Talus 