Tuesday 25 November 2014

Tuesday Tidings

I thankfully made my return to the saddle this evening. Nancy's saddle to be precise as Kika spun on the walker...not sure which one got the shorter end of the stick there!

Matchy-matchy Monsters

It was my first time on horseback in 10 days, also the last time Nancy had someone on her back. Admittedly she did spend the afternoon on turnout and hasn't been locked in her stable all day every day since our forestry hacking Saturday week. Yet not an iota of fuss was made by Miss Nancy. We had our usual problems, so business as normal for us. We shall see if Kika is as good tomorrow ;-)



I was lazy again & didn't change from my Ariat Windemeres into my paddock boots and gaiters, but after sorting the turnout area with water and preparing the haynets for tomorrow; doing the girls feet etc i was rapidly running out of time before lights out. Plus after riding i still had to cool Nancy out, get Kika from walker and change her from fleece rug to stable rug, tuck each girl in for the night and pull their heavier turnout rugs with hoods (which I have removed for the moment) out of storage & tidy away lighter turnout sheets + dirty saddle pads & Nancy's busted purple stable rug into bin bags ready to go to the cleaners.
Gotta love horses, no rest for the wicked (aka me ☺)



16 comments:

  1. Happy to hear you're back in the saddle :) I will continue to be envious of your stylish quarter sheet!

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    1. Aw i don't mean to make people envious. *blush*
      I am actually hoping to source myself some wool quarter sheets (longterm plan of i happen upon them - not actively seeking as such). Of/when I do I will clean these and offer to post them the interested blog readers. ☺

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  2. Your quarter sheet is SUPER stylish! Totes jelz.

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  3. Hooray for getting to ride again!

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  4. Always love reading about your sweet girls. It does look chilly tho.

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    1. Actually wasn't too bad, she'd layers once we started walking. I just need them for the times around ridden work ;-)

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  5. I agree the quarter sheet is so cute! Glald you had a good (or normal haha) ride today! Hopefully Kika will behave for you

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  6. Yay for a good ride! And love your mirror-selfies....and super jelly about the fact that you have mirrors in your arena!

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  7. yay! glad you're feeling better and back in the saddle! and good pony for being her normal lovely self after a mini vacation :)

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  8. Dang they keep you busy in the winter!! I'm glad you had a good ride. I love a horse that will calmly pick up where you left off after a break.

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    1. I am truly blessed to share my life with them ♡

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