TW says we are piss taking ponies. Not sure what that means?
She was up bright and early and we had grub. SE was pleased we were all in the correct place. When ZM came to see us later she tested the fence and was impressed to see it was throwing out 8000v. Unfortunately we had knocked some of it down and were in the no go zone. Oops. Frank went back like a good boy, me and Bracky declined. ZM was shocked at my audacity. Hehehehe. In the end ZM opened up the fence so we could get to the water if we needed. And texted TW . Oh dear.
TW wasnt best impressed that she had to come up again this evening after her course. Fortunately when she arrived me and frank were in the correct place . Bracky wasnt. TW opened up the fence a bit more and we wondered back in to the other side of the field. Followed TW round a bit. Wondered back out again. TW said we are hilarious. I wonder why?
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Sunday, 28 April 2013
After a good nights sleep
TW said she had a good night sleep last night. So she was all motivated for riding. Excellent.
Firstly she rode frank and I had a nibble and nap in my bed. Lovely. Then we swapped over. Me and TW trundled out of the village and today we went right. Oh. Interesting. TW started singing. That always helps.
The big busy road was busier than normal. Didnt bother me though. Yu have to good in traffic. I think me and TW both spotted the flappy asda bag over the road at the same time. Oh poo. Not in traffic though, not sensible.
Onto the bridlepath we went, walking, trotting, walking. It was lovely. At the big house the dog was barking at me. Eejit. I'm not so keen on the gravel on the track. TW said I was like a banana, in the end she made me go straight.
Round the little graveyard there was a tree across the path so we jumped into the field to go round it. Onto the nice grassy path. Trotting. Walking. Trotting. Did a gate. Loads of dogs everywhere. Cyclists. We weren't bothered though. Cantered up a very steep hill, good for building muscles I reckon. Up to the railway bridge. More dogs. Under the bridge and on a bit further and then round we turned. Trotting , trotting, trotting. Baxk through the gate. Sme canters, more dogs. Phew.
Back on the gravelly path all of a sudden smething started itching. I shook my head. Up and down. Left and right. On and on. TW was worried. I was annoyed. TW said have a stretch. I had a nom instead. When we started again the sharing had stopped. Result. TW says she was bad for not putting fly stuff on. She's going to get a net for my nose too. Wierd.
More trotting and then at 5 miles she got off and I had a graze by the sheep. Lovely. It's the longest ride we've done just the two of us. Baxk over the road and into bed for a drink, some apple and a lovely bowl of grub. Nom. TW had a chatter with the others who had arrived and then we went bak to the field for a role and graze. Nice.
Firstly she rode frank and I had a nibble and nap in my bed. Lovely. Then we swapped over. Me and TW trundled out of the village and today we went right. Oh. Interesting. TW started singing. That always helps.
The big busy road was busier than normal. Didnt bother me though. Yu have to good in traffic. I think me and TW both spotted the flappy asda bag over the road at the same time. Oh poo. Not in traffic though, not sensible.
Onto the bridlepath we went, walking, trotting, walking. It was lovely. At the big house the dog was barking at me. Eejit. I'm not so keen on the gravel on the track. TW said I was like a banana, in the end she made me go straight.
Round the little graveyard there was a tree across the path so we jumped into the field to go round it. Onto the nice grassy path. Trotting. Walking. Trotting. Did a gate. Loads of dogs everywhere. Cyclists. We weren't bothered though. Cantered up a very steep hill, good for building muscles I reckon. Up to the railway bridge. More dogs. Under the bridge and on a bit further and then round we turned. Trotting , trotting, trotting. Baxk through the gate. Sme canters, more dogs. Phew.
Back on the gravelly path all of a sudden smething started itching. I shook my head. Up and down. Left and right. On and on. TW was worried. I was annoyed. TW said have a stretch. I had a nom instead. When we started again the sharing had stopped. Result. TW says she was bad for not putting fly stuff on. She's going to get a net for my nose too. Wierd.
More trotting and then at 5 miles she got off and I had a graze by the sheep. Lovely. It's the longest ride we've done just the two of us. Baxk over the road and into bed for a drink, some apple and a lovely bowl of grub. Nom. TW had a chatter with the others who had arrived and then we went bak to the field for a role and graze. Nice.
Saturday, 27 April 2013
Late
TW was late to see us today. No matter we have plenty to eat and lovely company. As she was feeling a bit tired and grotty we did some lunging again. I went first as frank wasnt interested. Four lots of five minutes , walking and trotting and trotting and walking. TW said I was very good, I concentrate well but sometimes I get in the zone and then I jump when TW tells me to do something new. Oops.
After the lunging TW took the headcollar off me. I just stayed with her and had some kisses and steamed up her goggles. That made her smile. Then it was franks turn. He wasnt impressed. Before she went she put franks LW rug on me as it was windy and due to be wet and cold. It makes me a bit sad when she goes away, especially when she doesn't give us grub before she goes.
After the lunging TW took the headcollar off me. I just stayed with her and had some kisses and steamed up her goggles. That made her smile. Then it was franks turn. He wasnt impressed. Before she went she put franks LW rug on me as it was windy and due to be wet and cold. It makes me a bit sad when she goes away, especially when she doesn't give us grub before she goes.
Friday, 26 April 2013
Buds
Twice in two days!!! Rosko came over to see me today and we went for another hack. I think he likes me. Bracky says he likes me ALOT! Not sure why him and frank think that's so funny. Zoe said she liked roskos bum , Bracky says Rosko likes my bum. Wierdos!
Today we went down the bridlepath past thebench, and down to the middle bridlepath and then came back to do the first one. We had some trots and a few little canters. TW likes us trying to do halt to trot stuff now. Whatever. We also did some sneaking between gaps in the hedge to do some little up and down hill stuff. Me and TW love that. Frank was super jealous.
Working in the warm weather is a bit more tiring I reckon.
Today we went down the bridlepath past thebench, and down to the middle bridlepath and then came back to do the first one. We had some trots and a few little canters. TW likes us trying to do halt to trot stuff now. Whatever. We also did some sneaking between gaps in the hedge to do some little up and down hill stuff. Me and TW love that. Frank was super jealous.
Working in the warm weather is a bit more tiring I reckon.
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Pootle
Sme good news today, the nasty wart thing on my boy bits has gone. TW was very pleased.
Today we set off in the box for Rosko land. We had a lovely pootle together, mostly walk, a bit of trot and a tiny canter. We pootled so gently we were out for nearly two hours. It was very warm though. The flies weren't so bad in Rosko land. He's a cheeky monkey though, trying to pootle even slower than me, his human kept making him walk faster. He kept rolling his eyes. Hehehehe.
I then for to have a lovely sleep in Marleys stable then it was baxk to the yard and off to the field where I had a big drink and a huge roll. TW was pleased because after my big drink I tootled back to giver her a kiss. She wants us to have a bath soon. Hmmmm.
Today we set off in the box for Rosko land. We had a lovely pootle together, mostly walk, a bit of trot and a tiny canter. We pootled so gently we were out for nearly two hours. It was very warm though. The flies weren't so bad in Rosko land. He's a cheeky monkey though, trying to pootle even slower than me, his human kept making him walk faster. He kept rolling his eyes. Hehehehe.
I then for to have a lovely sleep in Marleys stable then it was baxk to the yard and off to the field where I had a big drink and a huge roll. TW was pleased because after my big drink I tootled back to giver her a kiss. She wants us to have a bath soon. Hmmmm.
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Lunge
Today in the sunshine me and TW had some lunge fun. Trot, trot, trot. In the field. I wanted to canter but I slipped a bit so that wasnt nice. TW said lunging is good exercise. Maybe we can lunger her tomorrow?
Sunday, 21 April 2013
Sensible
Off we went in the box to thoresby. I like thoresby. The sun was shining and there was grass for nomming. Perfect.
We started off with Rafi amd Tess and two new dudes but Tess and the dudes were far too fast. Phew! I was puffing after the first two miles. TW and me decided that a steadier ride would be sensible and Rafi said he would join us. So the others raced off and we tootled along. Walking, trotting, walking, trotting, few little canters. It was gorgeous. We saw lots of friendly horses and people.
Today we did 10 miles in just under two hours. TW was very happy. I did some more nomming and watched a daft pony refusing to get on his trailer. For ages! I was astonished. I drank some water though while I was waiting. TW was very pleased.
Back at the yard I had my grub and went back to the field. Lovely role, lovely drink, more nomming. Good day.
We started off with Rafi amd Tess and two new dudes but Tess and the dudes were far too fast. Phew! I was puffing after the first two miles. TW and me decided that a steadier ride would be sensible and Rafi said he would join us. So the others raced off and we tootled along. Walking, trotting, walking, trotting, few little canters. It was gorgeous. We saw lots of friendly horses and people.
Today we did 10 miles in just under two hours. TW was very happy. I did some more nomming and watched a daft pony refusing to get on his trailer. For ages! I was astonished. I drank some water though while I was waiting. TW was very pleased.
Back at the yard I had my grub and went back to the field. Lovely role, lovely drink, more nomming. Good day.
Saturday, 20 April 2013
Shims
When TW arrived at the field we were all stood round the big bale nomming from the inside out. SE set about poo picking so we drifted after her and started on the grass. Yum. It's growing a bit I reckon. After a while she vanished for a cuppa and then started moving electric fencing. She did this as there had been some accidents with the fence at the top of the field. Plus she saw me pinging the tape with my teeth and frankie lifting it up with his head. Oops.
Later on I went in and the norm man was there again. He shared his cuppa with me and poked me a bit. I ignored that bit. He padded my saddle pad with some shimmy things and then had some grub and off he went. Then me and TW and Zoe and ZM set off on a hack with no whip again.
It was roasty hot. I was marching along mostly nicely apart from on the nasty bit where all the sharp things are. At the bottom we turned right and trotted mostly all the way along. Excellent. On the way back we trotted and did some nice cantering too. Lovely. Finished off with a trot behind the spooky hedge and then TW jumped off and I got a quick nom. Back at the yard I ate some grub and had a doze before going back to the boys. Oh, and I did my exercises again.
Later on I went in and the norm man was there again. He shared his cuppa with me and poked me a bit. I ignored that bit. He padded my saddle pad with some shimmy things and then had some grub and off he went. Then me and TW and Zoe and ZM set off on a hack with no whip again.
It was roasty hot. I was marching along mostly nicely apart from on the nasty bit where all the sharp things are. At the bottom we turned right and trotted mostly all the way along. Excellent. On the way back we trotted and did some nice cantering too. Lovely. Finished off with a trot behind the spooky hedge and then TW jumped off and I got a quick nom. Back at the yard I ate some grub and had a doze before going back to the boys. Oh, and I did my exercises again.
Friday, 19 April 2013
Bitless kisses
It was windier than it was meant to be today. And noisy at the yard as the workmen at the house are banging away. TW fancied doing something different so she dug out a red rope halter and decided we could do some schooling without a bridle. Hmmmm.
The builder men shut the gate for us and we started practising walking and stopping. It was easy. The banging noises didnt bother me much. TW told the annoying barky dog exactly what she was going to do to him and then he shut up. We did stopping and starting and turning and walking over a pole. Then we did some circles and little trottings and then a few teeny canters. It was different. I liked the pole, I want to jump soon. I think I quite like the Bitless thing too.
When we finished I went back to bed for some nibbles. The muscley dog had the silly pudding dog with her today. He jumped up the stable and licked my face. Wierdo. Frank went out for a bit so I had a sleep and then we ate some grub and I did me exercises. Today I did carrot stretches to. Yum. We have a another big bale of hay in the field now. Excellent.
The builder men shut the gate for us and we started practising walking and stopping. It was easy. The banging noises didnt bother me much. TW told the annoying barky dog exactly what she was going to do to him and then he shut up. We did stopping and starting and turning and walking over a pole. Then we did some circles and little trottings and then a few teeny canters. It was different. I liked the pole, I want to jump soon. I think I quite like the Bitless thing too.
When we finished I went back to bed for some nibbles. The muscley dog had the silly pudding dog with her today. He jumped up the stable and licked my face. Wierdo. Frank went out for a bit so I had a sleep and then we ate some grub and I did me exercises. Today I did carrot stretches to. Yum. We have a another big bale of hay in the field now. Excellent.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Core
TW was up super early today with a bale of hay. Nom. She put a slice in a bowl for me and tied me in the corale thing. Nom. But then I had to do some exercises. Sternum lifts ( hard ) back lifts ( not so hard) , hoof in the air things ( very hard) , backing up ( really really hard). Something to do with strengthening my core. There were no carrots or polos though.
After my stretches I went back into the field and had a big bowl of food and some more hay. Much better. I hope TW does her core exercises later .
After my stretches I went back into the field and had a big bowl of food and some more hay. Much better. I hope TW does her core exercises later .
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
Inside out
Today I had a visit from a lady called Gillian . She watched me walking and trotting and backing and turning and then she poked and prodded me all over. Wierd! Afterwards she wrote in the little star notebook and gave TW a list of exercises for us to practise to help build my muscles. Sounded interesting but a bit like hard work. I got some polos though.
Monday, 15 April 2013
Kick bracken in the head
I am hungry.
Nice and early TW bought three bowls of grub to the field. One for me, one for frank and one for Brack. Well that's what Brack thought. The third bowl was really for me so I positioned myself so it was by my feet while I had my head in the other bowl. Silly Bracky! TW tried to warn him. My kick got very close I think.
After nomming grub TW bought me a WHOLE bale of hay. Frank and Brack shared the slice left from yesterday. Nom.
Did I say I'm hungry?
Nice and early TW bought three bowls of grub to the field. One for me, one for frank and one for Brack. Well that's what Brack thought. The third bowl was really for me so I positioned myself so it was by my feet while I had my head in the other bowl. Silly Bracky! TW tried to warn him. My kick got very close I think.
After nomming grub TW bought me a WHOLE bale of hay. Frank and Brack shared the slice left from yesterday. Nom.
Did I say I'm hungry?
Sunday, 14 April 2013
6 weeks
TW says we have 6 weeks to get fit. Hmmmm is that BOTH of us? Could be interesting.
Today we went off in the box to a place called Elvaston Castle. It was lovely and sunny but super windy. Lots of my friends were there but we met up with Harry and his owner. Excellent! TW said we would have a slow plod about. So we did. Then she worried that there was something wrong with me as I wasnt whizzing about. I thought that's what she wanted? Frank said well played though as he reckons I might get a) a rest, b) more food and c) a massage. Interesting.
We mostly walked and had some trots and a couple of nice canters. We followed blue arrows around two loops. Quinny did it twice with his gang. At one point the wind was so strong that a tree went crack and then dropped a big branch. Oops! Me and Harry weren't bothered though.
I am very hungry .
Today we went off in the box to a place called Elvaston Castle. It was lovely and sunny but super windy. Lots of my friends were there but we met up with Harry and his owner. Excellent! TW said we would have a slow plod about. So we did. Then she worried that there was something wrong with me as I wasnt whizzing about. I thought that's what she wanted? Frank said well played though as he reckons I might get a) a rest, b) more food and c) a massage. Interesting.
We mostly walked and had some trots and a couple of nice canters. We followed blue arrows around two loops. Quinny did it twice with his gang. At one point the wind was so strong that a tree went crack and then dropped a big branch. Oops! Me and Harry weren't bothered though.
I am very hungry .
Saturday, 13 April 2013
Good day
After a rainy night , today was sunny. It's warmer too although Brack says there's more rain due. TW came and put me and frank into our beds and I got to have a lovely nom while TW and Frank went out with Zoe and ZM.
Now, when they got back TW wasnt sure what to do. Rest, lunge or ride? She quickly decided to ride and said we could practise our trotting. Nice. I was feeling nice and relaxed today and TW sang to me which helped even more. We just went down the bridlepath and when we got to the bench we started trotting, we trotted all the way along, turned round in trot and trotted all the way back . It felt good. At the bench we turned right and trotted some more, I was nappy as it was the wrong way. TW made me do it anyway. Trot all the way down the first bit, trot back then trot along the last field. Lots of trots.
TW says we need to build up our trotting. I think she needs to get fitter then. Back at the yard I had some grub, ate some neem, got covered in neem and fly spray and then went back to the field with frank. Lots of fun.
Now, when they got back TW wasnt sure what to do. Rest, lunge or ride? She quickly decided to ride and said we could practise our trotting. Nice. I was feeling nice and relaxed today and TW sang to me which helped even more. We just went down the bridlepath and when we got to the bench we started trotting, we trotted all the way along, turned round in trot and trotted all the way back . It felt good. At the bench we turned right and trotted some more, I was nappy as it was the wrong way. TW made me do it anyway. Trot all the way down the first bit, trot back then trot along the last field. Lots of trots.
TW says we need to build up our trotting. I think she needs to get fitter then. Back at the yard I had some grub, ate some neem, got covered in neem and fly spray and then went back to the field with frank. Lots of fun.
Thursday, 11 April 2013
Take two
We had another evening hack tonight. This time with Zoe and ZM. Archie and a man made me spook , TW got cross. I didnt spook after that. TW was happy. We had a lovely tootle down the little bridlepath, did some wiggling from side to side and even had a few little trots and canters.
TW said I felt better today. My new supplement has come from mr Hilton herbs. It's yummy.
TW said I felt better today. My new supplement has come from mr Hilton herbs. It's yummy.
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Spooks
TW decided as it was a nice evening me and her could go for a nice relaxing hack. Lovely. I stood so nicely for her to get on, she was chuffed to bits. Unfortunately there were some nasty dogs making horrid noises in the village and that set off my spooky threat system. I had a couple of rattly spooks in the village and then off we went down the bridlepath.
Trot and canter along the hedges, TW wanted to trot I wanted to canter. For some reason I ran into the hedge twice and scratched my eye. Ouch. We did some lovely cantering though and then TWs legs got tired. But we decided to have one last lovely fast canter. And I spooked again. TW flew through the air and plopped on her knees in the field. I stopped and had a nom while she sorted herself out.
Off we trundled to the bench, TW got back on and we cantered back along the hedge. I was pooped. TW was a bit sore. Ten it was baxk to the stable for a nom. On the way back to the field TW touched my chest when I wasnt expecting it and I did another huge spook. Oops. SHe poked and prodded me all over but couldn't find any sore bits but she did find another two lumpiness. I think they are fly bites. Yuck.
Trot and canter along the hedges, TW wanted to trot I wanted to canter. For some reason I ran into the hedge twice and scratched my eye. Ouch. We did some lovely cantering though and then TWs legs got tired. But we decided to have one last lovely fast canter. And I spooked again. TW flew through the air and plopped on her knees in the field. I stopped and had a nom while she sorted herself out.
Off we trundled to the bench, TW got back on and we cantered back along the hedge. I was pooped. TW was a bit sore. Ten it was baxk to the stable for a nom. On the way back to the field TW touched my chest when I wasnt expecting it and I did another huge spook. Oops. SHe poked and prodded me all over but couldn't find any sore bits but she did find another two lumpiness. I think they are fly bites. Yuck.
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Check up
TW keeps examining me . Wierd. She keeps asking me if I will be ok to. There is alot of poking around under my rug, today she was practically lying down nosying. Very wierd. I obliged by letting everything hang out. That made her chuckle I think. Frank says the herbal remedies will be appearing. Any moment now. Hope they taste nice.
Monday, 8 April 2013
Polos
I was having a lovely snooze today, lying down in the hay bed and nibbling when TW and frank left the field. I couldn't believe it!! What about me? I was sad.
Later on they came back and I got my ruggle off and had lots of kisses. TW said I needed a rest after my busy day yesterday. So I spent some time nomming and snoozing . Frank and brack were spooking and being scared at something in the hedge. i wasnt interested. It was pleasant enough. After a while TW took me to the yard for some grub , squuezing oast a huge big skip trasnporter thingy. no bother. a nice big vet man came to see me. He looked at my sheath and said I might have a sarcoid. It made TW very sad. If it gets worse i will probably have to have some cream from Liverpool to see if it will make it better, she said it might do some damage to the area around the sarcoid though. That doesn't sound nice.
To cheer us up we had some snogs and TW gave me some polos. That was nice. Then I went back to my field and back into my ruggle. I didnt want TW and the polos to go. Bracky said she needs to go to look at sarcoids on the Internet and to find special supplements as she likes doing that. Frank said I'd done a good job in worrying her, he said he hopes I'm ok. I'm sure I will be.
Later on they came back and I got my ruggle off and had lots of kisses. TW said I needed a rest after my busy day yesterday. So I spent some time nomming and snoozing . Frank and brack were spooking and being scared at something in the hedge. i wasnt interested. It was pleasant enough. After a while TW took me to the yard for some grub , squuezing oast a huge big skip trasnporter thingy. no bother. a nice big vet man came to see me. He looked at my sheath and said I might have a sarcoid. It made TW very sad. If it gets worse i will probably have to have some cream from Liverpool to see if it will make it better, she said it might do some damage to the area around the sarcoid though. That doesn't sound nice.
To cheer us up we had some snogs and TW gave me some polos. That was nice. Then I went back to my field and back into my ruggle. I didnt want TW and the polos to go. Bracky said she needs to go to look at sarcoids on the Internet and to find special supplements as she likes doing that. Frank said I'd done a good job in worrying her, he said he hopes I'm ok. I'm sure I will be.
Sunday, 7 April 2013
Flies
TW tricked me this morning, she came and poo picked and vanished. I thought it was a day off. It wasnt. Off we went in the box to a place called Catton Park. It was a long way away. But it was sunny. And as always the people were friendly.
I settled down for a graze and then me and my chums Quinn and a new gal called Lady ( who came from the same place in Ireland as me) set off for the 10 mile pleasure ride. I wanted trot, so off we set, nice and jaunty. A lovely big grassy hill spread in front of us.....off I zipped. Gah! Nearly got away witht the 20mile ride! Next time!
At the beginning it was all a bit hectic so after a few fast bits we decided to just mostly march along. I was good at that. Lady and Quinny are a bit more argumentative I think. At one point we saw the most stressed out mare EVER having a proper paddy. I think it was the flies. They were NOT nice.
My stupid numnah slipped right back again today. TW jumped off and sorted it out. Then we all had a tussle while TW hauled her fat butt back onto the saddle. Sorry guys!! The last part of the ride was on a huge cross country course. We had a paddle in the water complex which was lovely on my tootsies. Before long we were back at the box, 11.5 miles in 2hs 15 not bad considering we walked most of it and had a stop for the saddle issue. It was a lovely course, loads of lovely verges. Next year I would like to do the longer route I think.
After a quick rest at the box we headed back home , quick grub then off to the field. In the field I impressed TW with some lovely rolls and super marching about to show her how nicely I was still moving. Ten rug on and back to the hay with the boys. Lush.
I settled down for a graze and then me and my chums Quinn and a new gal called Lady ( who came from the same place in Ireland as me) set off for the 10 mile pleasure ride. I wanted trot, so off we set, nice and jaunty. A lovely big grassy hill spread in front of us.....off I zipped. Gah! Nearly got away witht the 20mile ride! Next time!
At the beginning it was all a bit hectic so after a few fast bits we decided to just mostly march along. I was good at that. Lady and Quinny are a bit more argumentative I think. At one point we saw the most stressed out mare EVER having a proper paddy. I think it was the flies. They were NOT nice.
My stupid numnah slipped right back again today. TW jumped off and sorted it out. Then we all had a tussle while TW hauled her fat butt back onto the saddle. Sorry guys!! The last part of the ride was on a huge cross country course. We had a paddle in the water complex which was lovely on my tootsies. Before long we were back at the box, 11.5 miles in 2hs 15 not bad considering we walked most of it and had a stop for the saddle issue. It was a lovely course, loads of lovely verges. Next year I would like to do the longer route I think.
After a quick rest at the box we headed back home , quick grub then off to the field. In the field I impressed TW with some lovely rolls and super marching about to show her how nicely I was still moving. Ten rug on and back to the hay with the boys. Lush.
Saturday, 6 April 2013
Sunshine
Today was a no riding day as TW was sorting out the field. Such a shame as its been a lovely day. We spent some time snoozing and nomming in our beds while TW picked poo and moved fencing.
When TW came back she decided to give me a quick clean up. Then she found a little wart thing that made her worried . Bracky says the vet will be out to knock me out and fiddle with me before you can say boo. Oh dear. I hope it's nothing serious.
We did some more nomming and some little humans came to visit. Then it was back to the field ( naked!) to nom the big bale that had appeared. TW and ZM Amber did some more field maintainance then off they went. Hope it stays warm. Hope I'm not too cold in the night though, at least I have lots of hay!
When TW came back she decided to give me a quick clean up. Then she found a little wart thing that made her worried . Bracky says the vet will be out to knock me out and fiddle with me before you can say boo. Oh dear. I hope it's nothing serious.
We did some more nomming and some little humans came to visit. Then it was back to the field ( naked!) to nom the big bale that had appeared. TW and ZM Amber did some more field maintainance then off they went. Hope it stays warm. Hope I'm not too cold in the night though, at least I have lots of hay!
Friday, 5 April 2013
Pooped
It was a mentally draining day for me today. By the end of it I wa shattered!!
TW arrived early, when we saw her me and Brack cantered up the field to get the hay. There wasnt any. Headcollars on and TW and us three boys muddled our way through the village. It was windy. We were hungry. We were fast.
There's loads of building work going on by the yard. Very noisy. Te builders are nice but there's all sorts of crashing and banging going on. It was scary. It was even more scary when farrier tom came. I really don't like him. He gets grumpy as he thinks hes upset me and because I don't like holding my hind legs up. TW stands with me though and that helps.
Afterwards the boys went back to the field and my chum Harry came over!! It was so flipping windy though. TW got one of the builder men to walk to the end of the drive with us past the skip and lorry. The other builder men stood and watched, they're very friendly. We went over the road and all the way to the top of the bridlepath, I've never been that far before. On the way back we had three lovely canters. Harry enjoyed it!!! We did 5.5 miles in total , I was shattered which was a bit embarrassing. My silly numnah slipped back under the saddle which was annoying. At the end of the ride I was yawning and shaking my head a bit. Oh dear.
Back at the yard we nommed and snoozed and I drank loads of water then it was back to the field for more snoozings.
TW arrived early, when we saw her me and Brack cantered up the field to get the hay. There wasnt any. Headcollars on and TW and us three boys muddled our way through the village. It was windy. We were hungry. We were fast.
There's loads of building work going on by the yard. Very noisy. Te builders are nice but there's all sorts of crashing and banging going on. It was scary. It was even more scary when farrier tom came. I really don't like him. He gets grumpy as he thinks hes upset me and because I don't like holding my hind legs up. TW stands with me though and that helps.
Afterwards the boys went back to the field and my chum Harry came over!! It was so flipping windy though. TW got one of the builder men to walk to the end of the drive with us past the skip and lorry. The other builder men stood and watched, they're very friendly. We went over the road and all the way to the top of the bridlepath, I've never been that far before. On the way back we had three lovely canters. Harry enjoyed it!!! We did 5.5 miles in total , I was shattered which was a bit embarrassing. My silly numnah slipped back under the saddle which was annoying. At the end of the ride I was yawning and shaking my head a bit. Oh dear.
Back at the yard we nommed and snoozed and I drank loads of water then it was back to the field for more snoozings.
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Relief
The NOB is back, some more of our fence posts have reappeared, TW came to see us twice and gave us loads of hay and there was even some grass to nom today. Could be worse. It was proper windy though.
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
The good, the bad and the Iggy
It was a mixed bag day today.
The good: the little muscley dog has taken upon itself to take tw running after work. They've been twice now. Very good.
The bad: the nice horsebox man thinks the NOB might not last much longer. I'm very sad. TW is very worried. Frank is terrified hes not going to get any fun out of it. Even Brack is disgruntled as he had plans of kicking some veteran showing butt this year.
The Iggy: Iggy was being told off for running off on his walk. Mr grumpy Scottish man was very cross. S when MGSM wasnt looking Iggy snuck in between his legs and proceeded to knock him over. He's now in A and E. oh dear.
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Early
TW and the bale of hay arrived ally this morning. We weren't so fussed today. She checked the fence and then toddled off to work. Oh and she did a barrow of poo picking too! Madness!
Monday, 1 April 2013
Operation fit bot and fit TW
When TW arrived at the field I was ready for her and keen to come in. That surprised her. She didnt realise I have a plan. She does now.
TW was tired as she hadnt slept properly. She thought I'd be tired after yesterday. She soon learnt better. Quick nom, pick the tootsies, tack on, run round the mounting block a few times and we were off. TW has the bleep bleep on her wrist working. Even better.
March through the village, nice and relaxed (3.8mph in case your interested) then down the bridlepath. Lovely. TW made a fatal error as we got to the first hole in the hedge so I took my lead. Through the hedge and off we went. TROOOOOTTTTTTTTT!! I really wanted to canter but TW said no way.
Down the field, round the corner and onto the bridlepath again. Nice and balanced. TW thought I'd tire now. I don't think so. 9mph storming ahead. A few wiggles as I tried to get onto the edge of the field to canter but again TW said no. BORING!! Onto the village and left onto the second bridlepath, still storming along. A few jumps sideways just for good measure, an occasional couple of strides of walk and then off again. Perfect!
At the end we turned round and stormed along again, eventually I slowed a little bit and TW wondered if I was tired? Nope! S we had a couple of lovely canters too. And played chase the jogger. It was only a short hack ( 3mikes said the beep beep) but we were both pleased. Back at the yard I had sme noms and then went back to the field for a rest.
The boys were really impressed with my first day of getting TW fit. We had a natter and some hay then I rested for a bit, waiting for TW to come back at tea time. Unfortunately a spy came by and said I maybe wasnt well as I wasnt eating. Te spy told ZM who told TW. TW came back ALOT earlier than she had planned to see if I was ok.
Are you ok Botty she said? Hmmmmm I said. Then ate an apple, chewed her face, gave her kisses, ate hay poohed, peed, tried to knock over the poo barrow, followed TW round the field, gave her more kisses, snuck under the leccy fencing, fought with Bracky and frank and followed TW round sme more. And posed for photos. And ate. TW thinks I'm ok now.
TW was tired as she hadnt slept properly. She thought I'd be tired after yesterday. She soon learnt better. Quick nom, pick the tootsies, tack on, run round the mounting block a few times and we were off. TW has the bleep bleep on her wrist working. Even better.
March through the village, nice and relaxed (3.8mph in case your interested) then down the bridlepath. Lovely. TW made a fatal error as we got to the first hole in the hedge so I took my lead. Through the hedge and off we went. TROOOOOTTTTTTTTT!! I really wanted to canter but TW said no way.
Down the field, round the corner and onto the bridlepath again. Nice and balanced. TW thought I'd tire now. I don't think so. 9mph storming ahead. A few wiggles as I tried to get onto the edge of the field to canter but again TW said no. BORING!! Onto the village and left onto the second bridlepath, still storming along. A few jumps sideways just for good measure, an occasional couple of strides of walk and then off again. Perfect!
At the end we turned round and stormed along again, eventually I slowed a little bit and TW wondered if I was tired? Nope! S we had a couple of lovely canters too. And played chase the jogger. It was only a short hack ( 3mikes said the beep beep) but we were both pleased. Back at the yard I had sme noms and then went back to the field for a rest.
The boys were really impressed with my first day of getting TW fit. We had a natter and some hay then I rested for a bit, waiting for TW to come back at tea time. Unfortunately a spy came by and said I maybe wasnt well as I wasnt eating. Te spy told ZM who told TW. TW came back ALOT earlier than she had planned to see if I was ok.
Are you ok Botty she said? Hmmmmm I said. Then ate an apple, chewed her face, gave her kisses, ate hay poohed, peed, tried to knock over the poo barrow, followed TW round the field, gave her more kisses, snuck under the leccy fencing, fought with Bracky and frank and followed TW round sme more. And posed for photos. And ate. TW thinks I'm ok now.
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