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’ve spent most of the day outdoors. And loved it.
Started with breakfast on the patio with the boys. It was a beautiful way to start the day.
Then mowed and scarified the back lawn. It desperately needed it. I may have overdone the scarifying as I have a couple of bald spots. Whoops!
Then finished with a long hack in the afternoon sunshine. We weren’t alone as everyone seemed to have the same idea. Saw lots of cyclists, walkers and tractors out and about.
Day 146: enjoy the view. What a beautiful day it’s been. It’s been positively balmy. I got 3 loads of washing on the line. The first bloom on my camellia is starting to open. And I took Buddy out for a long hack.
It was rather windy, but it was one of those days where I just wanted to keep going.
I feel the need, the need for speed! First spin up the gallop strip today. And boy did we both need it! Buddy felt absolutely amazing. It’s such a great feeling letting him run.
Can’t believe how warm it was today! What a difference a week makes. Last week I didn’t have enough layers. This week I had too many!
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.
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.
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.
This made me laugh today. Buddy has obviously decided to do the Snow Angel challenge.
If you squint, you can almost see his outline.
❄️😍
What a beautiful afternoon and the perfect way to round off a pretty good week. It felt like spring was in the air. Can’t believe we’re due snow. ❄️
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