Stables are for relaxing

Stables are for relaxing you know. I wish someone would tell frank that. When we are in he spends the whole time watching TW and trying to get her attention. He's a right fidget. I just like to stand at the back of the stable and doze. It's lovely.

Today bee stayed in the field again and me and frank came through the windy village with TW. It was nice and sunny but a little scary. Especially the feed back under the car that rustled and blew about.

We didnt get to ride today. Instead we both did some running in circles. Frank went first. Him and TW think its boring but he did well and was very happy when he finished. TW wasnt sure if I knew how do it but as soon as the long rope thing came out I remembered. I did some walking and trotting in circles. TW said I looked lovely. I liked that.

Then I had a doze and we saw some visitors who gave us carrots. They were only tiny people and TW thought I might nibble them. Oops. I've got a different rug on today. Franks stinky blue LW. My new amigo rug wiggles about abit apparently .

Windy spooks

Today I thought I might get a nice relaxed day in bed as the weather was looking awful. TW had other ideas though. Firstly she rode frank round the village, he was very chuffed. I tried to hide at the back of braks stable and thought she might forget me but no I had to go out too.

We pootled round the village to. It was windy. Really windy. And rainy. TW said its good practise and we need to be brave. So I spooked getting off the drive. Oops. And then I spooked at the little scotty dog. But it was all ok. At the top of the village there was a scary piece of conifer bush flapping about in the middle of the road but the kind posty man moved it for me.

I was glad to get back in my bed and fell fast asleep. I've got a new rug on in the field now, a LW . It's not so good. TW wasnt impressed with it . Oh dear.

Thank you Brack

So I'm living in the big field now. There's lots of grass which is nice . And lots of hedges for shelter. Everything is mostly going ok although eols is being a bit bossy. He doesn't like it when I try and stand with frankie. That makes me sad. Well only a little bit. I'm just watching and waiting and working out how to fit in,

Bracky is looking after me. When Eol chased me away a few times today Bracky came over and stood with me and we had a little wrestle. Frankie stands in between me and Eol sometimes too to try and keep him away from me. Bracky showed me how to do a big buck in eols face too. TW is a bit worried as Eol has been nasty to other horses in he past but I'm sure it will be ok. There's plenty of room for all of us at the moment.

TW came and stood in the rain in the field for ages with us and I had lots of cuddles. It was lovely. Tbh I like peeps just as much as I like horses alot of the time. Silly Chaz kept trying to get in on the act but she mostly ignored him as it was my time. I liked that. She also marched over to Eol and made him move away from her. He went and hid behind Chaz. I liked that too.

Shame we didnt do any work today but TW says smetimes we all need a rest day. She also said that maybe it's better to stay in with the boys today and try and get settled. Maybe tomorrow will be a work day but the weathers not looking good.

Slippery work and a move next door

Well I must say I'm quite enjoying TW having this week of! First of all today TW, frank and me tootled through the village. There was a scary crane thing with flashing lights and two hi viz men but frank took the lead and we marched last like good soldiers. I borrowed Bracks bed today as mine is still grubby. Lazy worrier.

We nommed on hay and then I got tacked up and me and TW tootled off through the village and we slipped and slid our way down the path. I'm not a fan of all this mud. Turned right and off we went. I tried to turn round a few times and got a slap on the shoulder . How rude! Frank doesn't get this abuse :(

The Big Bang bird scarers kept going off but I didnt mind. We went a good way along and turned round. Everywhere is really flooded. Nipped behind the hedge for a little while and then headed for home passing a bouncy dog. Then we walked round the village the other way. I did really well. I had a little kip in my stable and then for a big treat we moved into the field with Chaz and Eol. There's loads of grass in there! Yum.

Worrier piñata

Today the sun was shining and the wind was blowing. After a little altercation with some electric fencing me and TW tootled up to the yard. There was no messing about today, rug off, quick brush and tack on. Today the beads were back. And the stick! Oh my!

Off we set with not too much faffing. It wasnt as slippy down the little bridlepath as I expected. Down past the bench and on wards. The wind was really strong at time but I didnt mind. TW was singing and chatting away about our plans for next year. Some of it was quite interesting.

We turned round and I sped up a bit but that's not allowed. We turned left and went along the proper bridlepath and through the hedge and then right back to the bench. It was nice. Just walking but no need for stick wiggling. The collie appeared but he was good and let his owners out him on his lead. That was excellent.

Up the slope to Zoe's gate and BANG! TWs head his the big tree branch. The branch fell down and landed across my neck. TW held her breathe cos I think she thought it would scare me but I wasnt bothered. She tried to pull it round over my neck but it got stuck in my ears. In the end she wiggled it over her head and round over by bum and off we plodded. Then she jumped off and let me graze. It was nice.

Back at the stable and I got some hay and a bit of something called mince pie. That was nice. I tried to drink TWs tea but just ended up spitting hay into it. Oh dear. Ten it was back to the field, stopping to chat to a little girl who was very shy so I head butted her. I think she liked it.

Good days work. I'm sure there was a hunt in somewhere though, dunno why we couldn't go?

One rule for one at Xmas

It was dark and cold when TW arrived on Xmas morning. SE turned bee and frank out and then tied me up with a bag of hay . Oh after I tried to barge my way out of the stable like frank does and got a slap on my nose for my trouble. That's not nice. Maybe I tried to nip TW too. I was starving , there wasnt enough hay in the stable last night.

I had a little brush and then TW decided we could have a little ride even though it wasnt even light yet. We got dressed up and then ZM appeared. First of all we went to the mounting block . I wasnt in the mood , I was hungry so it took a bit of arguing before TW got on. ha!! She hadn't bothered with a stick today, dnt think she'll make that mistake again. We did some mooching in the school, TW says we need to practise on the left rein more. Then ZM walked round the village with us, TW wanted company as it was still a bit dark. I was very good though.

Then it was back to the yard , I was  pleased with myself for having a bit of work. A quick munch and then back t the mud.

Happy bot-mas

Something that rhymes with punt

I'm not sure what it is but TW shouted this word alot today. I guess it must be a nice word as punt is oirish money......Bracky laughed when I said that earlier.

When TW came to the field she was a bit shocked I think. We were all stood waiting for her and wanted to come in. It was raining an awful lot. She said that word a bit and something like bar stewards or something. We had a lovely day in our beds though, nice and relaxing.

She came up at tea time and let us roam free around the yard for a bit. I think she regretted that tbh ,  frank and Brack maybe took advantage of her good nature and paraded around the yard. Frank can do a lovely floaty trot you know. Bracky stampeded the neighbour with his dogs. It was a bit embarrassing but I ate some nice grass. ZM appeared and we showed TW up even more. TW laughed and didn't care really , Bracky says she thinks we are funny and she likes our personalities. I do hope so. I didnt really want to be in bed tonight but we had a special tea with carrots in . That was nice.

Ready for the hunt

At the moment I am mostly practising getting ready for hunting next year. I really want to go. TW is scared so I've decided I have to show her that I'm a good boy.

On Friday I practised with a stupid collie. As we were walking back to the field he shot away from his owners and zipped right last my heels. TW held her breathe. I didnt even flinch. He came back again , right under my tail and made a funny noise as he flew past my hooflets. I didnt move again. TW was proud. She warned the collie people that if their dog did that to Bracky that he would kick shit out of it. They said I was a very good boy.

Today it was very windy but sunny. After a night in bed I was last to go to the field as the ponies were being nobby ( I think I have to be a horse to go hunting). Through the village I went with TW . I did a lovely trot as I wanted to get back to my buds. But then two more dogs appeared. I saw them from a long way off , they were wearing hi viz coats ( Bracky says the bloodhounds don't wear hi viz but I'm not so sure). I was a bit nervous at first but then we marched over. The silly baby dog wanted a cuddle with TW but jumped up in my face too. I ignored it. The labby lady laughed and said its a good job your horse is so sensible. Well yes lady I am aren't I? A very good boy.

Off down to the field and TW took my rug off for a treat , I stood for ages and scratched myself. It felt good! Silly horses would have tanked off after 24 hours in bed but I just stood in the sun and scratched and had a little nibble of grass. Frank and Brack were disgusted with me. They started marching up the field and stood and stared. Round the track I mooched while they glared at me . RRRUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!! HAH! I caught them by surprise and cantered at them both  and we had a good old rumble.

I was glad when TW put my Ruggy back on though as the wind was nippy.

Soggy bog and day in bed

Well, it's still raining so we all had a day in bed today. It was nice to get my feet dry and munch some hay. TW made us nice big beds this evening and we got to stay in overnight too. Very unusual. She says the field is very soggy at the moment and it could do with a little rest.

We played a great game though. It was called " every time TW skips us out to a new poo very fast" . Bracky thought it was hilarious. TW wasnt so impressed.

Massage time

It's very wet and muddy at the moment . It's not good. Today I had a lovely treat though. I relaxing massage with the physio lady. It was lush. Apart from when I needed a poo and a scratch.  She was very complimentary although her and TW spent some time giggling about how slow oirish horses can   Be.

Pooped

Today was a lovely sunny day. TW was up early and off we went to the stables. I'm still not keen on that scary skip thing that's appeared though.

Quick hoof pick out and hay net then we were off on the nobby box. Eek. Had a big poo before I got on the ramp today.then two more big poos as we were driving.

It seemed to be a really long drive today , on the motorway and everything. TW got lost which was a pain but we eventually got to our destination! Poolsbrook park! Fab! Even better my friends Tess and Raf were there too!

Off we went on a lovely hack. We crossed bridges over water and bridges over roads. We saw benches and swans and statues and buses and dogs and all sorts. We even had a little jump over a ditch! And we even got to canter ( I sneaked a few extra bits of canter in too! Oops!). It was absolutely FAB!!!!!

We were out for two hours I think and I was a bit warm at the end  so I got my pjs on and had some hay while TW and chms drank tea. Then it was back in the box and back home. Shattered! It was soooo lovely. Hope we can do it again soon.

Bad weather blues

Rubbish weather! I was meant to be going to Shipley park today with TW but its been windy and rainy :(

We had a nice day in the stables though, had some good brushing s and cuddles although TW worried  that maybe my hocks were a bit warm. After a rest me and frank went back to the field and I wrestled with Brack and did some lovely cantering about while TW poo picked.

Wrestle mania

Today we were meant to be going out for some endurance training but TW couldn't make it so we had a day in the field instead. It was really windy!! We didn't mind though. We had some brekky and then all snoozed while TW poo picked.

After a little cuddle from TW we trundled off to the water and had a drink. Then I had a great idea. Wrestling!! Me and Bracky did sme boxing and some ankle biting and then he hung onto my rug and I dragged him round the field. Woohoooo!! Followed by a stampede round the field led by frank. Great fun.

I'm looking forward to finding out more about endurance stuff though, I'd like to have a proper job to do.

New chum

Today was a lovely day, cold but sunny. I wouldn't have minded a day in the field but TW had other ideas. I had some hay and then it was on with franks fleece and onto the box. It's been a long time! We were both a bit nervous I think.

Off we went  and an hour later we pulled up somewhere new. It was a lovely house and some lovely stables with a nice lady who has treats! For a little minute I worried that TW was going to leave me there but then a cob called drum appeared. Aha, hacking time.

Now I thought that as a baby and as a guest, my chum Drum would lead the way but he had other ideas. So off I went with drum following. Sometimes it was scary and I had to stop. We saw loads of horses and ponies , wierd men, dogs and runners and rubbish. And of course a stinky bench. We went on a road and saw a flag and some wreaths of poppies. Then we went into some woods. It was lovely and peaceful and drum went back in the lead.

All of a sudden we landed almost on top of a shoot. Eek. We turned round and set back the way we came. Let me tell you there was an awful lot of shooting!! Round we went, back over the road, down a lane to see more horses and then eventually back at drums house. Phew. I was tired. It's rather hilly round there. TW had a quick cuppa and then off we went in the box bak home , I ate some hay and then it was pink ruggle on and into the field. Shattered.

Looking forward to seeing my chum drum again.

Tea day

I've not seen TW since Tuesday which is sad. Today she appeared and the field was rather wet. We all ignored her but she came and caught me and frank. It was still windy though.

At the gate TW let us both go while she locked the gate behind us . Oh dear something spooked frank  and off he went and I followed. Barged past TW I to the field and round we went. TW trudged round after us. She wasnt best pleased.

Frank had been charging round the field all night and was a bit stressy. In the end TW gave up and me and her went in together which was nice.

After some nomming TW and I went on a little hack around the village. It was nice , she sang all the way round which wasnt so nice. I was a little bit hesitant at times but we got through it together. Afterwards we shared a cup of tea and roskos mum came to visit. Then I had a load of hay and a snooze in Bracks stable while TW went for grub. Excellent.

Cup of tea

Someone has broken the fence. TW wasn't best pleased. The fence along the wooden fence was broken today, tape was everywhere and a post had been broken. Somehow the energiser had detached itself from the fence. Oh dear. Eol and Chaz have moved into the long grass in their nice big field. TW thinks this might have something to do with the fencing but apparently not.

Frank and I had to come up to the yard today. It was soooooo muddy and slippy. But at the yard we got to take our rugs off and have a little brush. Then the farrier man came. Goodness he does scare me. I hoped that he would just do franks but nope he wanted to do me too :( I tried to hide in the stables but TW made me come out. Rude.

He was nice to me today though and as a distraction TW gave me one of Zoe's carrots. Nom. When I'd eaten that she shared her cup of tea with me. Nice. Not so bad then.

When he'd gone I hoped we would get to stay in our beds but we had our rugs back on and got chucked out into the mud. Boo.

Awwwwww

Today I was hoping to go to a Xmas pleasure ride. But the roads were icy so it was postponed. So TW arranged for Harry to come over to us for a hack. But then this morning the roads were icy and the sun was sooooo bright it was hard to see on the roads. And the bridlepath was all rutted and frozen.

So TW came down to the field in the sunshine and took our rugs off for a while while she did some poo picking, Bracky said he can't remember the last time she picked so much poo. It's a shame we didnt go out again but it was nice all together in the field.