Lollipop lady

I was the only one who came in today. I didn't mind. I has lots of hay to nom and lots of chats with TW. I enjoyed it.

After a quick brush and hoof tidy I got tacked up.  I had a new necklace made from hi viz stuff from ZM. Me and TW set off through the village followed by ZM but no Zoe! Wierd. She came to help TW cross the busy road but tbh I wasn't fussed. Over we went and onto the bridlepath. TW asked ZM to wait for us. She's such a baby.

Off we pootled, I was marching along nicely . It was quite windy but sunny. TW chattered along about lots of things, it was quite interesting. We had a few tiny trots on the grass. When we got t the end there was a right noise. There were loads of fan things attached to the side of a building. Hmmmm. TW let me stand and look at them I just wanted to either go past the or go back. Whatever. We went back as TW said it was too stoney for my tootsies and ZM was waiting for us.

We didnt see anyone else at all on our trip. ZM scared TW though hiding in the hedge. After the nice hack we spent some time relaxing and then I went bak to the boys. Lovely. 

Busy road picnic

Windy day today. Me, frank and Brack had some time in our beds which were all fresh with new straw. Lovely. Frank went out for a ride with TW and the new girl on the yard. He wasn't impressed and said he prefers being out with the boys or Zoe if it has to be a girl.

When they got back me and TW went for a little in hand walk. We were meant it stretch our legs round the village but TW thought we could go and watch some cars on the busy main road. I didn't mind, just stood and nibbled some grass. S we crossed over and mooched about on the path on the busy road nibbling grass and weeds and stuf. It was nice. TW chuckled as she said we must look funny. Eventually we crossed back in the other entrance to the village and I ate some berries from the hedge. I did enjoy it.

We went back to the yard and had a nom in the school then we all went back to the field for a sleep in the sun.

Hard work for a baby

The field is really muddy at the moment, it's hard work walking in it tbh. This morning me and TW and ZM tootled off in the box. It was a drama getting there but we eventually arrived at the nice yard for another lesson. Oh dear. I worked super hard. It was good. We even cantered on both reins. TW was very pleased. Not sure why she thinks everything's such a big deal tbh. It was nice though. Although she wouldn't let me d any jumps. Boooo.

Afterwards I had loads of hay and dozed in my bed then the farrier came. I was very scared but I had some carrots to distract me. Phew. Busy day.

Bad worrier.

Today I was looking forward to going to a pony party with Rosko. It was a jumpy party. TW decided she was poorly so we couldn't go. That's bad TW. You did look a bit awful though.

I know you weren't right as you spent time with Brack. That's not normal is it?

Cross country splat

Now today Brack told me we'd probably have a day off, eating in our beds as the weather forecast was RUBBISH. Well the weather was poo but Brack was wrong. I went off in the box with TW and ZM. Only to a blinking cross country course. Oh my.

I just stood munching while we waited for the others to arrive, it was nice they were my chums from home in Ireland. We did some walking and getting and the rain got worse. Rubbish. Then it was time to get jumping.

TW says she likes jumping. Only it doesn't feel like she likes it. She gets all tense and clings to the reins. Auntie Steph lent us a martingale and TW learnt to cling on to it. Hehehe. After some false starts with crappy trotting and ducking out ( errr no actually TW making me run out) I got into my stride and had some right good fun. We even played in the water.

At the very end roskos mum said she was going to do the last jump so TW said we'd do it too. But it was a bleddy ditch thing. Errr no thank you. I skidded to a halt and ducked. TW splatted on the floor so I had a quick much. Then auntie Steph got on and made me do it properly. Booooooo! That was NOT such fun. Auntie Steph is a good rider. TW got ask on me and said lots of bad words hehehehe. We did the nasty ditch and log thing again twice. Then it was back to the box. Phew. Tired!

I had my first carrot from nancy! Nom. Ten it was back home for hay and sleep. The rain was still coming down. I asked if I could stay in bed but TW said no. At least we for some grass though.

Brave bot and the beating stick

Today was a sunny Sunday. I thought it was another relaxing day as TW came and went quickly but the boys said she was up to something. Sure enough she came back later and we all went in, even the Brack. Frank, Zoe and I got tacked up and ready to ride. TW got out her beating stick though. Booooo. Frank thought it was funny! The stick meant I had to be the front of the pack. Hmmm. Ok I can be brave.

We had a lovely ride down the bridlepath , had a few short trots. The stick meant I walked a bit quicker than the gang behind me. Oops. TW was pleased though and it was nice that she didnt keep kicking me with her chubby legs. The flies were abit annoying though.

When we got back to the village TW jumped off, me and her went right and frank and Zoe went off round the village. I didn't care. Frank didn't mind either. We are independent dudes  ;) After our ride we had some hay and I had a kip while frank and Brack went to the field. Afterwards I had some nice kisses but TW said I had to go to the field too. Poo. I wanted t sleep in my bed. Never mind.

Stomp

Dear worrier,

I think maybe I did something wrong today. I don't think it was all the kisses and cuddles we had when I helped you poo pick. I know it was a bit silly when I knocked the barrow over and threw poo everywhere. It was nice though.

 I think the wrong thing was when you were sitting in the sunshine. It wasn't when we were chatting , that wasn't wrong. But I think maybe when I lifted my leg and stamped really hard on your ankle ....maybe that was wrong? It made you shout anyway. Brack said it made him laugh though, so maybe it wasn't that bad?

Speak soon

Tombot

Another lesson and a wee cut leg

After a gentle week mooching in the field , today I was back to work. ZM helped TW with the box and off we went to yet another stables. It was proper windy!

The instructor lady made TW work hard and TW made me work hard. Phew. Lots of trotting. I had to walk around the track in straight lines. That was hard. We did a few circles too. Lots of homework. TW was shattered. She says she's going to get fit. Frank told me not to hold my breathe but I think she'll do it. TW carried a blinking stick. Grrrrr.

When we got back to the yard I had a nice relax and ate lots of hay then it was back to the field. Oh did I tell you I've cut m leg? Brack was impressed he said that will get her worrying some more.

Scare the worrier

Bracken taught me a great game today. He told me about it and then I saw him demonstrate it perfectly out of the corner of my eye when I was eating my grub.

All you have to do it canter at TW with a crazed look in your eyes and see if you can get her to be scared and jump out if the way. Neither of us won today though. She just stood there and stared at us both and waggled her finger. We both ended up jumping out of the way before we flattened her.

I think I need more practise. Frank thinks mayb I need to give her a bit of a break after I splatted  her on the floor again yesterday . Bracky says I'm just teaching her to b a better rider......not sure who's right.

Why you on the floor worrier?

Today was another knackering day! Oh my!

TW came up early and off we went to the stable leaving frank and Brack behind. They weren't bothered, she gave them some grass I think. As we got to the yard I saw the box was open. Hmmmmm what's happening today I wonder?

I had some hay and had a nice brush and my tootsies sorted out. TW said I need some more magnesium as there are little stones getting in my hooves. Most annoying. After spraying me with the nice avocado fly sprey we got in the box and off we went. TW seemed very nervous. Wierdo.

We only went a short way in the box today. I knew we were near other horses and I gave a big shout. Off  I got. Omg there was a big school thing with jumpies in it. What on earth? So anyway, me and TW went and did a show jumping clinic thing with a nice mare that was also from Ireland. She was very fast! I think I enjoyed it although it was very hot and it's a lot of effort. I mostly liked the busts where the mare was jumping and I could sleep in the middle. I didn't like the bits where TW fell off ( why on earth did she do that? I could have sworn she wanted me to jump the jumpy?) I also wasn't so keen on when she borrowed a whip and smacked my bum.

I was sooooooo sleepy afterwards. That was a lot of work for me. When we got to the yard I had some hay and then went back  to the field. The boys couldn't believe that I'd been out jumping with a proper teacher and everything! I think I'd like to do it again. Just be nicer if TW was a bit more confident I think. That would be helpful. Oh and if she didn't fall off. Bracky liked that bit best.

Sloppy porridge

Today it was really hot. TW came up early and me and frank went into the stables for munching. I got loads of hay and frank went out for a hack. I didn't mind being left behind as I did lots of work yesterday. When they were gone I ate some more and had a snooze. Lovely.

When they came back we had some very sloppy grub. NOM. Then it was back to the field for some hay and a doze. Later on ZM came and gave us some more hay. What a nice day.

Busy day for the baby

Eeeee I'm tired. Today was a busy day. I'm pooped.

TW came up this morning and gave us some hay while she poo picked. NOM. Next she went away dr a bit and came back to catch me. But frank decided he wanted to come in too. So off we went, me and frank to NOM in our stables. Lovely.

After a bit I got groomed and sprayed and tacked up. I had a clicky leg when my tootsies were picked up. Ouch! We went into the school and did some walking and trotting over a red pole. we practised some stopping and starting and I even managed a tiny canter. TW wouldn't let me try it again though. Boring! ZM said I looked lovely :)

Then I had some more hay . Then I had a bath. Phew!! It was lovely though. TW game me lots of kisses too. Excellent.

TW and ZM poddled off for lunch and frank and I settled down for hay and snoozing. . Later in the blue haired one appeared and had a ride on bracken. Hehehehe bet that was fun. Then me and frank got tacked up and went out together. Wow!! It was great. I like walking behind him. We went through the village and down to the bench. I had a little Spook at a rabbit. Oops. Then we got to go in the field by the bench. It's all been mown. It's lovely down there!!

First we ha a little trot and then a slow canter with me at the front. Then a faster canter. Then we had a super race!! Hee haw!!! I was shattered after that and was pleased to get back to the field. Zzzzzzz.

I miss you!!!

Dear worrier

I think you've been very busy thus week. I've nit seen much of you at all. You look tired. It was nice to see you thus evening and have lots of cuddles. Me and frank are getting on good now.

Will we have some fun soon? My winter cost us coming through I think.

Love Tom
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