It's only been two days since I washed my float but it feels like forever. Paddocks just drying out again and more rain due tomorrow. Blimey!
I talked to George last night about building a round pen so at least I could go and do stuff in there, he thought it was a good idea (and I'll need one for Maraschino) so I'll start saving and figuring out the best place to put it and how to make the base stable and dry (without hindering the natural draining of the paddock). I am going to put it in the middle paddock. Ain't gonna happen this year I don't think but a good plan before next winter.
Just wanted to share a picture from October 2005... this was us in a dressage test at Woodhill Sands which is funnily enough bordering our road we live on now.... yes, to the casual eye he actually looks quite pretty doesn't he - and happy.... think this was on a change of direction at trot (he's always liked trot).... and straight lines....
I hated having to carry a whip, hated having to wear gloves (otherwise I would get blisters), hated having his mouth strapped shut.....
and then - outside the ring his float buddy called out and Garbo had had enough of all that....
Todays like today where I am dying to get out and ride but the weather is not playing along makes me look back and realise how far we have come (even if we don't have an arena to ride in anymore). Lets hope for fine weather soon so I can start getting out and riding - and then riding at home again too.
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its really weird to see Garbo strapped up like that isn't it! you must be very proud of your progress.
c x
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