Wow - we have got some weather here today (Thursday)!! So wild and wet... Think it's all over the north and I'm sure there will be some flooding. Our stream in the bottom of the valley is flooded - not quite come over the little bridge but it has all backed up at one point and a large area of grass is under water. I am so grateful that we are up on the top because although the house gets battered in wind, at least we don't get water inside. The cattlegrid in the yard is overflowing with water and the small paddock I use for the Shetlands is like a paddling pool! Water is also leaking into the big shed where the horses are. I let them out today but they were very glad to come in! I can tell the grass is not great at the moment because they are keen to get their nuts (tho they only get a couple of handfuls each) They are whinnying and barging about a bit when I've got the bucket so I need to be careful... It was just a silly accident but I was knocked over by Ben a while back and because I held on to his lead rein, he trampled on me while I was on the ground... Had some belting bruises. But mainly I was embarassed - who gets trampled by a 9hh shetland???
Pickles did some serious work last week with Nicola (our friend and Grazers colleague) She feels she needs a horsey challenge at the moment as her horse is out of action so she has been lungeing Pickles. He has made progress - stays out in his own circle space instead of trying to be near her and is responding to voice and rope commands to trot and canter.. BUT it is all rather tiring for him as he is learning new stuff and though he can cope with it physically, you can see in his eyes (as Nicola pointed out) that he is mentally tired!! Awww..
So cute with his little bridle on (he has a proper
bit in his mouth)
'Do I have to??'
He is cantering here - on the wrong leg (it should be the inside leg for better balance) but he did get there eventually..
'WOT ARE YOU LOOKING AT??'
Now a bit later - just been out to feed horses (again!!) and it is all calm. No wind or rain and the horses are all snug... Yay!!
Bye..
