Rain

I was hoping to go out in the box today but it was pishing down and TW couldn't be bothered ( well thats not true really, she had slightly achy legs and was tired). It was probably a good plan as when she came to move the box later she realised she had left the ignition on all night and the battery was as flat as a pancake! FFS! So today we have been chilling in the drizzle. TW chucked out some fertiliser and grass seed to make herself feel better and offered round the grooming brush so we all had a few scratches (apart from Brack who farted in her face and bogged off)

badminton

Today me and TW went out in the box. We went to the cross country place again but this time she said she would walk as she needs extra exercise. The idea was that we would do some groundwork and some jumps. Now this was a most excellent idea but I mostly had one rule - follow TW! So we jumped logs and ditches and ditches with logs and did steps. However the tyres were too high for her little legs so we got stuck there for a bit until we figured out an alternative.

Next time I think we might be going to the horse play ground place. Jezey is very cross at TW at the moment and won't talk to her at all.

leather!

Been a good boy again today, came out nicely with TW and had some grub while she got me ready. She dug my old leather girth out and that fitted nicely so once I was confident there was no saddle slippage potential I let her hop on. Slipping saddles panic me soooo much!

We had a pootle about and went part way up the track. I maybe did some reversing but mostly was good and managed to stand still when things scared me rather than spinning. I reckon TW was pleased with me today!

Walk

It's been absolutely pishing down since last night, the ground is softer and the green stuff is growing. TW got me out and gave me some grub and tacked me up. I've lost weight though and my girth's are too big which make me stressed as I worry about the saddle slipping. So after some debating TW untacked me and we went for a walk instead (much better as she needs the exercise too). We walked up the track and down the road to the next yard along and then came back. I was a really good boy and we had a lovely time. Frank looked after the girls for me while I was busy so that was a relief!

Goals

Awww feck, I think I might have got myself in a bit of bother by letting TW know I am healthy at the moment. She looked in her diary today and realised it is 8 weeks until Thoresby ride ( one of our faves) and some nutters have suggested that it is possible to go from field to a 20mile PR in 8 bastard weeks!! Every year we talk about doing it at Thorebsy but in the last 5 years it has never happened. Watch this space I reckon, be prepared for gut aches tomorrow methinks.

I spy

Dear Frank

I saw you watching me today. And I saw you watching TW. And I saw TW watching you watching me. And she was probably watching me watching you too. In fact, I don't think anyone else does as much watching as me and you at the moment (the girls certainly aren't fussed and we know Brack coudnt care less).

Anyhoo, you spying on me has resulted in me having to be uber good today. So I let TW rub my tummy all over on both sides ( even though it had been raining) and I also let her clean my sheath in the field. I hope we can be tag team chums again soon cos this being good will wear thin soon I'm sure. But until then, I will be watching you.

Tommy

Dear TW

I'm really sorry I grew big and made you scared about my height. I'm really sorry I have bucked you off a few times and maybe really hurt you (and that one time rear thing). And I'm sorry that my tummy has been poorly and I get stressed and worried alot.

Please can we get back on track though soon? We used to do so good at the pleasure rides and stuff, we were super fit and fast and were doing good, Please can we start again? I'd really apprciate it and I promise to be good.

Love

Tommy

PS I've started getting myself fit by racing and chasing Frankie to show off to Jezey so that's a good start I reckon!