I'm loving it!

What better weather to be back in the saddle, yes I am absolutely loving being able to ride again!

Last week I rode Lara for the first time since my fall and it went so well I didn't want to get off.  Giovanni has done such a great job with her she feels totally different and much more grown up, a couple more rides on her there and it will be time to bring her home. Gulp! 

Socks is obviously feeling the pressure of Lara going so well that she has been on best behaviour, obviously feeling slightly threatened that she may get shown up when Lara comes home so she's out to prove herself!  I'm not complaining though as it's a joy to ride a co-operative horse that wants to work.  We went for our first outing to a friends to be able to hack out with some hill work and had a great time, such a good feeling to be back out in the lorry and getting out again.

Picnic is getting very excited that the two youngsters are coming on so well, it means more playtime for her if they are around to do the hardwork so she can just do the fun stuff and enjoy a little jump every now and then!  To be fair Picnic has left very big boots to fill for the others and deserves to be spoilt and allowed a bit of fun in her semi retirement.  

Let's start again

So after last months little mishap my body had taken longer than I expected to recover, I suppose that means I'm getting old!!! Picnic and Socks have had a little field holiday while Lara has been at boarding school.  Unfortunately Picnic and Socks now resemble hippos and in need of a slim fast diet, I could probably join them too after a month out the saddle and little exercise, therefore it's time to put a plan of action together to get us all back on track.

It feels so good to finally be back riding again, I can manage a trot it's the back to walk part I find the hardest and getting off.  But as the girls are fat and unfit hopefully we will strengthen up together so I am fit and ready for Lara's return.

Lara is going really well and the facilities are amazing so she is in the best possible place and starting to look very grown up.