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!
As we get closer to lockdown easing, I thought it was time to get the preparations really moving.
A little spot of arena eventing today. Buddy flew everything. Not bad seeing as he hasn’t jumped the palisade jump for probably 18 months.
Then I took him round the block in the lorry. Think he was a bit confused at such a short journey. We’re ready for the off!
Managed to get caught in a downpour today at the yard. Buddy and I both got a tad wet during our ride.
The raindrops were huge!
Buddy is absolutely thrilled with his new rug. Can you tell?! He was far too busy stuffing his face.
Every time I tried to get him to pose, he just went back to eating.
I think it suits him. Let’s hope he can keep this one intact.
It’s great to know that Buddy is being spoilt while I’m away. I love being sent photos of him. This made me laugh. He obviously enjoyed the pear he’d just been given.
After an intense day of training, it was just what I needed. I do miss this little face. My head is a little frazzled now. The course is really good. It’s making me think lots though.
The weather was changeable again today so we headed indoors for a fun jumping session. We were practising our turns and jumping on the angle
Definitely put a smile on my face.
Even if I do say so myself, Buddy looks rather fetching in his new rug.
Not sure he was that impressed with being asked to do a fashion show after we’d ridden. He was much more keen on having his dinner. He obviously wasting away as you can see.
On Monday, Buddy was found at breakfast attached to his stall chain. Not a clue how long he’d been like that. Or how he managed to get his rug clip through the chain link. He’d obviously tried to release himself resulting in a rather ripped rug. Very grateful it wasn’t a ripped Buddy.
Got to the yard today to find another one of his rugs ripped.
He’s super talented my boy! To be fair today’s ripped rug was an old one and was falling apart somewhat.
A replacement rug arrived today. It’s Teflon coated so let’s see how long it lasts.
We’re available for rug sponsorship…. 😉
After spending this morning on my laptop, I thought I’d try a different exercise with Buddy. This square is an exercise that we did with Caroline Moore. I’m pleased to say we’ve massively improved on that particular car crash!
It may look easy but it really got Buddy focused and I had to plan ahead.
Then back to my laptop for a networking meeting this evening. I’m a bit zoomed out now.
Today I gave the Buddymobile a good spring clean. The living is sparkling, the lockers are all tidy and everything is back where it lives.
As the lorry was out, thought I’d take the chance to load Buddy. It’s been a few months since we’ve been anywhere so always good to keep our hand in. He was fairly chilled and loaded several times.
Just need somewhere to go…
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