Molly monster

It's really wet at the moment. It didnt stop us though, we had a great morning! Firstly I had a snooze in my bed while frank went out and then I got ready to go. TW made sure she did a good picking out of my hooves as they were all stoney.

Off in the rain we went, through the village marching along. TW was happy with my speed. Slippy down the slidy bits and then along the bridlepath. Past the bench and past the bits that scared frank. TW was a bit unsure about the super mud bit but then she decided we have to be versatile or something so we picked our way over the swamp and kept going.

Today we went further down that way than I'd ever been....and further than TW had ever been on her own. That's because I'm so good. Past a scary feed bag, stared at some big colourful things called umbrellas , past the little stable yard where we saw a yappy dog, some people and a shitty Shetland who cantered after me and alongside me. Had a little jump when a pidgeon shot out of a sheep shed but carried on. Good grief!

Along the concrete bit of the last bridlepath, stared at some bird scarers and the umbrellas in the distance. Through some more mud and crept along the grassy edge. It was lovely, I was very brave. Before long we turned around and headed back. The shitty Shetland was waiting again, rolling her eyes at staring. Little weirdo. Her name is Molly. TW thought she was great fun. Not sure about that.

Trotting through the muddy bits in the way home and finished off with a lovely canter and another trot up to Zoe. Phew! Alot of work! I had a lovely rest in my bed while TW did some poo picking and then finally I got to go out to the field. After a big drink I cantered all the way down to my buds and me and Brack had a rear and box fight. Perfect!

What about me?

Frankie had another hack today. I didnt. I did get some more clipping, a sleep in the stable, a little trotty lunge over some poles ( hate it on the left rein) and a walk back to the field with TWs dad. Oh and a nice bowl of grub. It would have been better if I could have had a hack too though.

Short and fast

Bracky asked if this should say short and fat after TW, I think that's rude.

Frank had a hack first today after we both had our hoofs trimmed. He was a bit naughty. He best be careful or he won't get to go to any parties which would be a shame.

When it was my turn I got to wear my lovely  new leather breastplate thingy. Snazzy. I was ready to get going and whizzed through the village super quick. TW was impressed. We went down the bridlepath and by Zoe's field we went behind the hedge. Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!! We cantered all the way along the hedge. It was amazing!!

We crossed right behind the next hedge and off we went again! Wheeeeeeeeee!! Faster this time. A short trot and walk rest while I kept asking to canter and then wheeeeeeeeeeeee wheeeeeeeeeeee!! We cantered nearly all the way along behind the hedge , turned round and did the same again. Phew! Loved it. At the end we went back into the first field and had a slower canter baxk to where we started. TW was shattered but we were both very happy!

Off she jumped and laughed as I wasnt even puffing. We walked back through the village while she phoned mr Scottish grumpy pants and told him she would never be fit enough to be a jockey. Then back at the yard she clipped some of my hair off. Oh dear. Afterwards I had some grub with frank and then had my purple heavy rug on and we strolled back to the field.

Good day.

Bracken makes work for idle hooves

After yesterday's fun I would have liked another day of fun today but TW was at work. So I did some sheltering in the hedge with frank as the wind was super strong. And some grazing . And then Bracky had a great idea, lets break the leccy fence along the wooden fence and wiggle along and nibble the grass in between the fences. So we did. It was great fun.....until Robbies mum caught us and shoed us out . Booooooo.

TW popped up later and gave me some kisses though which was nice. I think it's nearly light enough for her to ride after work. Frank says he goes first though. Poo!

Steep hills and new friends

TW arrived at the field in the dark today. That's always a sign. Today was the first sport endurance ride of the year!!! Exciting. I had a quick brush and a doze in the stable while she got everything sorted and then we were off.

It's always a bit wierd travelling in a different direction, today I think we went east. It was all nice roads though which helps I think. We were the second people to get there and with a bit of direction the box was parked and I got to have a look around. It was a nice place!

The ride was lovely. We went round with to new friends, Quinn the cob and a lovely mare. Their riders were very chatty and friendly a we had a great relaxed time. The route was different as it was nearly all roads so good for my tootsies. The wind was ferocious but we all bundled together and kept on marching. There was a huge hill, some woods with a great view and a steep track back down. We passed through a couple of villages and a few pubs which made TW think about chips! Then before we knew it we were back at the boxes. Two hours for nine miles with only one little trot. Very good for the start of the year!

I got my pjs on and got on the box while TW went for a bit of grub and then we razzed home so I could get my grub. Nom. Then it was back to the field where I had a huge drink and then cantered down to my buds to tell them all about it.

Just chilling

Today was my rest day. It was lovely. I snoozed in the sun while frank did some work. Got naked in the sun while TW poo picked and had a few kisses and then went back to sleep. Lovely.

TW says in three weeks we are doing something special and we need to work hard . I wonder what it is?

Who lives in a house like this

Today I got to visit Rosko. We had a lovely sunny hack round the villages by him and did a fair bit of trotting. It was grand. But by far the best bit of the day was getting to stay in roskos bed while TW and roskos human went for lunch.

I had a bit of lickit , lots of salt lick, stamped on his straw banks and trashed his bed. Kissed his friend Archie and then ate alot of his super huge haylage net. Then had a snooze. Perfect.

It was lovely to get back to my field though, no place like home. Can't wait to visit the haylage house again though!!