More drizzly mizzly weather today. No turnout. Thank god for huge stables and big nets of haylage. I'd rather be out today though its really mild.
TW bowled up with Boblet and the Lunatic about 10ish which was nice. I fancied some scratches, TW fancied trying my new bridle. In the rain. And wind. Bitless. Fabulous.
The new bridle is so bright and pink it should glow in the dark. TW loves it ( Mr Stuart made it) and to be fair it is super soft. I shut my eyes while she put it on to ignore the brightness. Neither of us could tell if she got it on the right way or not but it felt good. The flower hackamore thing is wierd though.
As soon as she got on she regretted it. Head down and nom nom nom. Boblet didn't know where to look. Some negotiation followed which didn't involve the sticky coming out of the car and off we trundled, nice and relaxed. TW was impressed. She wanted me to follow Boblet but the Lunatic lagged behind so that didn't work. And when they did come past us TW soon realized that maybe I was going to follow them and not listen to her. oops!
We practised stopping and starting , all good. Boblet said "are you going to go round the field?", TW replied " no thank you darling" or something to that effect that included lots of F type words, laughing and general rudeness about my inability to respect a flower on my nose in a wide open space. We had a little trot or two, all good. Boblet and the lunatic went and hid in the caravan and we had another go, even better said TW.
Then I got to graze and went back to my stable. i wanted lots of scratches. TW gave me a few and then went. Bleddy rude.
Saturday, 28 February 2015
Friday, 27 February 2015
Twice
It was sunny today. How awesome is that? Out with the Brack-man and Seb. Seb is wierd though, he just stands by the fence eating the hay nets and neighing to go back in. Me and Brack on the other hand spend the day mooching about and grazing cos no matter what other people say there is grass to be had.
I was having a nice relaxing nibble on the green stuff at lunch time when I heard a shout. Dear lord I nearly had a heart attack and jumped a mile in the air! Goddamn TW standing at the fence looking cheery. I didn't run over to her immediately, me and the Bee just stood looking haughty and glaring at her but later on when she had sorted out my new cupboard we went over and had some cuddles which was lovely. She can't work out how Bracky is so rotund while I'm getting thin. I didn't tell her that the cows let him out every night and he stuffs his thelwell chops with lovely long grass before heading back again early doors. Wee barsteward.
Anyhoo, after a lovely day in the field TFO got me and put me in my stable. Holy mother of god there was a huge wooden monstrosity in there. It was fecking terrifying. I snorted and sniffed and stomped about. And then I got my feed and promptly forgot all about it. Ha! and blow me if TW didnt appear again with Boblet and the heathen hounds in tow. Which was amusing as TFO had her hounds from hell with her. Game on! Sadly TFO's terrorists seem to have realised that the Staffiosa plus Luna pup are lean mean fighting machines so there was no blood shed. Bracky was most disappointed.
I got some snuggles with TW while Iggy-piggy got tied to the caravan and then off they all tootled. It was light til nearly 6pm tonight too. Now that is frickin amazing.
I was having a nice relaxing nibble on the green stuff at lunch time when I heard a shout. Dear lord I nearly had a heart attack and jumped a mile in the air! Goddamn TW standing at the fence looking cheery. I didn't run over to her immediately, me and the Bee just stood looking haughty and glaring at her but later on when she had sorted out my new cupboard we went over and had some cuddles which was lovely. She can't work out how Bracky is so rotund while I'm getting thin. I didn't tell her that the cows let him out every night and he stuffs his thelwell chops with lovely long grass before heading back again early doors. Wee barsteward.
Anyhoo, after a lovely day in the field TFO got me and put me in my stable. Holy mother of god there was a huge wooden monstrosity in there. It was fecking terrifying. I snorted and sniffed and stomped about. And then I got my feed and promptly forgot all about it. Ha! and blow me if TW didnt appear again with Boblet and the heathen hounds in tow. Which was amusing as TFO had her hounds from hell with her. Game on! Sadly TFO's terrorists seem to have realised that the Staffiosa plus Luna pup are lean mean fighting machines so there was no blood shed. Bracky was most disappointed.
I got some snuggles with TW while Iggy-piggy got tied to the caravan and then off they all tootled. It was light til nearly 6pm tonight too. Now that is frickin amazing.
Thursday, 26 February 2015
RIP
TW didn't manage to make it up to see us today. She had a funeral to go to. Her lovely Auntie Maur passed away recently from nasty cancer and everyone went to pay their respects. I had never met Auntie Maur as she had given up on seeing TW on horses after she watched a lesson when TW was little. I think it was yet another occasion when TW fell off , landed on her head and had concussion. It happens quite regularly. Its a shame as I would have liked Auntie Maur and I'm sure she would have liked me.
Fortunately TW managed to spend time in church without bursting into flames so I'm sure I will see her soon.
Fortunately TW managed to spend time in church without bursting into flames so I'm sure I will see her soon.
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
nibbles
TW popped up to see us again this morning but didn't have time for riding as she had been drinking tea in bed with the dawgs before heading out for lunch with ZM! Bleddy goon! She really needs to get her priorities right I think.
She grumbled about a bit as I was in my stable again staying away from the mud. We had some cuddles and scratches and then we had a donder about while I nibbles some bits of grass. The fuzzy shitland pony saw me and did a dance to get my attention but I ignored it. TW is obsessed with grass at the moment and comparing fields hehehe its funny. There were bleddy flies everywhere too! Good lord!
She grumbled about a bit as I was in my stable again staying away from the mud. We had some cuddles and scratches and then we had a donder about while I nibbles some bits of grass. The fuzzy shitland pony saw me and did a dance to get my attention but I ignored it. TW is obsessed with grass at the moment and comparing fields hehehe its funny. There were bleddy flies everywhere too! Good lord!
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
happy birthday
Happy birthday TW!
Its been a big soggy again so I had to stay in my stable this morning. It was also baltic and super windy. TW arrived mid morning looking cold and confused. She couldn't find her hat, then couldn't undo the bolt so Jiggys mum had to help her and then she lost my girth. It's not helped by the fact she still can't find her glasses hehehe.
Anyhoo, eventually my tack was on ( back to the treed saddle) and we braced ourselves against the wind and strolled up the track to wait for Jiggy. Up the road , met up and off we went. Windy windy windy.
TW thought maybe i was a bit sluggish again, I think it's cos im starving! I could do with a bit of that big bale of hay nonsense that I use to have! Nom. We pootled along then a car sped at us really fast. TW gestured to slow down, he just waved and sped on. TW and JM did a synchronised sticking up of their fingers at him. Such classy birds!!
We strolled up the cliff path and round some tracks. Down roads and tracks and bridlepaths and round about. It was lovely, nice and relaxed. Poor Jiggy wondered why we were so slow I reckon - he wants to try lugging TW round for a change. 2 1/2 hours we pottered about , got sleeted on and rained on and every now and again I managed to get a cheeky nibble of grass. Yum. TW thinks my tootsies might be a bit sore too. Loads of worrying for her to do!
Eventually we got back to the yard and I had some nibbles and some kisses and scratches. TW had a quick chat to Brack too and while she wasn't looking the bleddy cows tried to trash my tack! Feckers!
Its been a big soggy again so I had to stay in my stable this morning. It was also baltic and super windy. TW arrived mid morning looking cold and confused. She couldn't find her hat, then couldn't undo the bolt so Jiggys mum had to help her and then she lost my girth. It's not helped by the fact she still can't find her glasses hehehe.
Anyhoo, eventually my tack was on ( back to the treed saddle) and we braced ourselves against the wind and strolled up the track to wait for Jiggy. Up the road , met up and off we went. Windy windy windy.
TW thought maybe i was a bit sluggish again, I think it's cos im starving! I could do with a bit of that big bale of hay nonsense that I use to have! Nom. We pootled along then a car sped at us really fast. TW gestured to slow down, he just waved and sped on. TW and JM did a synchronised sticking up of their fingers at him. Such classy birds!!
We strolled up the cliff path and round some tracks. Down roads and tracks and bridlepaths and round about. It was lovely, nice and relaxed. Poor Jiggy wondered why we were so slow I reckon - he wants to try lugging TW round for a change. 2 1/2 hours we pottered about , got sleeted on and rained on and every now and again I managed to get a cheeky nibble of grass. Yum. TW thinks my tootsies might be a bit sore too. Loads of worrying for her to do!
Eventually we got back to the yard and I had some nibbles and some kisses and scratches. TW had a quick chat to Brack too and while she wasn't looking the bleddy cows tried to trash my tack! Feckers!
Sunday, 22 February 2015
bleddy cold
it was bleddy cold this morning. TW came up with the wee muscly dog and debated having a wee pootle but she felt on balance that she would prefer to have time for sausage sarnies and cups of tea with Boblet. Fair enough. Have I mentioned it was baltic?
We had lots of scratches and cuddles in the field while the wee muscly dog ran about being a nob. Talking about nobby dawgs I think there was a dog related incident at the yard even earlier than TW's arrival. Tut tut I wouldnt never behave like that....Bracky on the other hand...well who can say?
After we had some snogs TW headed off for a walk with Seb and his mum who were practising their bitless shizzle. I might get my bitless groove on again soon, especially now spring is nearly here.
We had lots of scratches and cuddles in the field while the wee muscly dog ran about being a nob. Talking about nobby dawgs I think there was a dog related incident at the yard even earlier than TW's arrival. Tut tut I wouldnt never behave like that....Bracky on the other hand...well who can say?
After we had some snogs TW headed off for a walk with Seb and his mum who were practising their bitless shizzle. I might get my bitless groove on again soon, especially now spring is nearly here.
Saturday, 21 February 2015
Boss
Today was interesting. I was meant to be having an early fast hack but the wee muscley dogs slave ( aka Boblet) let the new puppy into bed at 5am. So TW was on a go slow. And then she sped up so we were back on for the hack!
It was icy cold at the yard but the fast one turned me out in my rug. And then tried to stone Sebs owner to death. Or something. Thats a bit mean I thought. TW arrived and back in I came and got down to some serious haylage nomming while TW inhaled rescue remedy like it was going out of fashion.
TW said we could try the new old saddle again today. So we got dressed up, TW jumped on and we strolled up the track. TW has lost her glasses btw. So she didnt notice the fire behind the hedge. I did though! Took a few minutes to convince me to get past that bugger.
Met up with Jiggy and off we went, feeling good and had a nice natter. Had a few jumps at nobby eejits but all was good. On to the bridlepath, I had a bit of a cheeky trot. Oof. Not sure everything felt ok. Tried to have an official trot behind Jiggy and something felt wrong. Jiggys mum said I wasn't lame, TW thought it was the saddle. Bugger! Said hi to the deer and pootled a bit further. Stopped and looked at TW. Time to head home methinks. Jiggy went one way and we went the other. Now lets see how brave we are!
Back past the deer no bother. back down the steep bridlepath. TW got off and we walked together, I tried to push her off the cliff edge but she told me off. HA! At the bottom she popped on a wall and got back on. Fine by me. We crept along the road with TW wondering whether I was ok to be ridden.
At the main road she was going to get off and walk but we decided to have a little go and see how we got on. She was so nervous. It was ok though cos I looked after. Off I strolled past the butcher and the crazy house, past the parked cars and dodging drivers. TW sang some songs and I suggested we could always walk on the wrong side of the road on the path if she was that scared. She said not though. Rude!
Eventually we got back to the track to the yard so TW jumped off. It was the longest road work we had ever done on our own. She said she was so proud. So I spooked at the fire and nearly knocked her over. Oops! She still let me have a munch on some grass though before chucking me back in the field. Good job Im the boss.
It was icy cold at the yard but the fast one turned me out in my rug. And then tried to stone Sebs owner to death. Or something. Thats a bit mean I thought. TW arrived and back in I came and got down to some serious haylage nomming while TW inhaled rescue remedy like it was going out of fashion.
TW said we could try the new old saddle again today. So we got dressed up, TW jumped on and we strolled up the track. TW has lost her glasses btw. So she didnt notice the fire behind the hedge. I did though! Took a few minutes to convince me to get past that bugger.
Met up with Jiggy and off we went, feeling good and had a nice natter. Had a few jumps at nobby eejits but all was good. On to the bridlepath, I had a bit of a cheeky trot. Oof. Not sure everything felt ok. Tried to have an official trot behind Jiggy and something felt wrong. Jiggys mum said I wasn't lame, TW thought it was the saddle. Bugger! Said hi to the deer and pootled a bit further. Stopped and looked at TW. Time to head home methinks. Jiggy went one way and we went the other. Now lets see how brave we are!
Back past the deer no bother. back down the steep bridlepath. TW got off and we walked together, I tried to push her off the cliff edge but she told me off. HA! At the bottom she popped on a wall and got back on. Fine by me. We crept along the road with TW wondering whether I was ok to be ridden.
At the main road she was going to get off and walk but we decided to have a little go and see how we got on. She was so nervous. It was ok though cos I looked after. Off I strolled past the butcher and the crazy house, past the parked cars and dodging drivers. TW sang some songs and I suggested we could always walk on the wrong side of the road on the path if she was that scared. She said not though. Rude!
Eventually we got back to the track to the yard so TW jumped off. It was the longest road work we had ever done on our own. She said she was so proud. So I spooked at the fire and nearly knocked her over. Oops! She still let me have a munch on some grass though before chucking me back in the field. Good job Im the boss.
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