I suddenley realised I haven't updated on the mini-shetland rescue saga! Well, Oli is with us all at Field Farm and has settled like he's always been there. We have had him since Tuesday late afternoon and he is just adorable. He is a little nervous but loves people and his nervousness is less every day ( Read more... )

Yesterday I took George on his biggest test yet. We went in the trailer to a place called Carsington water and joined a sponsered 20 mile ride in aid of the international league for the protection of horses (ILPH ( Read more... )

I haven't had time to post for a couple of days because life has suddenly become really hectic! I've been working long shifts again and also worked a couple of rest days to accumulate some spends for my America trip ( Read more... )

Had the most fabulous hack tonight. george was impeccable and we did lots of cantering about on lovely freshly mown grass that is just for that purpose. he has new shoes on which always makes him feel goooood ( Read more... )

George was MUCH improved today and we had a really great session in the school. He took about 10 minutes to warm up then gave me his full attention during our 40 minutes of working ( Read more... )

My horse was in a foul mood this afternoon! He is usually a sunny kind of character but today he truly couldn't be arsed. He wanted to go out to play in the feild. Period ( Read more... )

My new bridle came today - amazing service since I only ordered it Sunday night. It is lovely - much more 'manly' than the other one with chunky brass buckles to go with my chunky welsh boy. :-) No diamante though which on reflection is probably good. I'm not sure sparkles were really George's thing ( Read more... )

Today is a holiday over here. Not for me or so I thought though. Should be working a train today but I have got to work to be told I am not needed. I can't actually go home but I get to sit around for six hours doing nothing. Now, this may seem boring to some but our depot has many many anti-boredom distractions. Computer stations (where I ( Read more... )