Birthdays, bloodhounds and burgers with bot

Happy birthday TW! We had such a lovely day today. It was barely light when she appeared, in we marched and I got settled down while she went to get ZM. Today was a special day.

I had my legs and tail washed and thermatex leg wraps on. Some nice grooming. Some nomming and some kipping. Then we were off in the box. Today was a big day.

We travelled for about an hour the three of us then we pulled into a farm. I got off, had a nosey and a nibble while TW found out the system. Then it was tack on and TW got all smart. I got a bit friskier than normal. Today was an adventure.

We meandered through the farm , there were loads of horses all smart. Some were a bit Bucky. Others were a bit spinny. I was mostly a good boy. Down we went into a little yard area. It was a bit stressy there so TW had a glass of mulled wine. Down in one. Then off into a field. There were loads of horses walking, trotting and cantering around. And jumping. I decided I didn't like my new bit . TW got stressed. She told a nice man she was scared, he said dont worry, let him go and it will be fine. Not sure what that meant. Sue and Steph had told TW not to over think it. Poor TW it's hard for her!

There was aload of noise and a whole pack of hounds appeared. Big bloodhounds. I wasnt fussed. Some men in posh coats made a speech and then there was a horn noise and lots of horses and hounds left. Eventually it was my turn with the nice man on the grey horse, the dancing mare, the little girl and some others.

Whoosh......off we galloped, TW lost her breathe and her arms went to jelly. The little girl cried and wanted to go back. TW almost agreed with her but it was too late. Whoosh .....I have never galloped so fast in my life. It was amazing. Around fields, up and down and round . A short rest to work out the route then off again, trotting, cantering , galloping. After a while I realised that although the other horses were great that I love TW best so we got into our own little rhythm in the middle of the others, sometimes racing a bit, sometimes holding back especially when the dancing mare did a big buck in my face and a lump of earth nearly hit TW. I stayed back a bit then!

Before we knew it we were back at the meeting place. I was so happy. So was TW. We were meant to have a break and go again but TW spoke to the nice man and said I was dithering a bit so we would go home happy and see him again in a few weeks if that was ok. Everyone was very friendly. Back to the box, lovely rug on, didnt wnt a drink so off we trundled via a place where TW and ZM got burgers and chippies from a window.

Back at the yard I had a quick munch, rug change then I stormed back to the field to see the boys. I didnt want a drink. I wanted to wrestle. So off I went.