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.
Thursday, 27 December 2012
Wednesday, 26 December 2012
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?
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?
Tuesday, 25 December 2012
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
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
Monday, 24 December 2012
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.
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.
Sunday, 23 December 2012
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.
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.
Saturday, 22 December 2012
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.
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.
Friday, 21 December 2012
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.
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