We jumped 1m today!!! I’m so happy.
We went into the school and didn’t do a huge amount of flat work as she was already lathering up in trot because its so warm here today. I was riding in a strappy top and Penny is getting her winter woollies through, poor girl. We still had the [...]
September 27, 2008
Categories: Uncategorized . Tags: clippers, jumping, kate best, penny . Author: Kate Best . Comments: 1 Comment
Well, lots to tell from the last few days. We’ve had fantastic weather for the last week which is due to break after the weekend. Lots been going on with Penny.
Firstly, unfortunately Jamaica has really hurt her leg and has had to go to the clinic to get it looked at. I haven’t seen it [...]
September 27, 2008
Categories: Uncategorized . Tags: boots, competition, hacking, horses, kate best, penny, rearing . Author: Kate Best . Comments: 1 Comment
Well about a week or so ago I got my hair all chopped off!!! I died it red about 5 years ago and have been growing it out for the last year or so. Well I was sick to death of having two tone hair so the lot got lobbed off! So I’m back to [...]
September 25, 2008
Categories: Uncategorized . Tags: hackamore, hair cut, horse, kate best, penny . Author: Kate Best . Comments: 1 Comment
The annoying and fantastic things about horses is that you can go through the entire range of emotions in one day!
Firstly, I am very happy with how quickly Pen is putting on weight. She’s thriving being outside and pigging out on lots of grass and is looking very chilled and happy. Here she is looking [...]
September 15, 2008
Categories: Uncategorized . Tags: hacking, horses, kate best, kicking, penny, sunburn . Author: Kate Best . Comments: Leave a Comment
I forgot to put these on my previous post so thought I’d share them now.
The whole forrest is full of these purpose made tracks. Fantastic for riding on and a few good long stretches where Pen can stretch her legs a bit.
A view across to Rotterdam
Little Dutch cottage which I think just looks really cute
Penny [...]
September 4, 2008
Categories: Uncategorized . Tags: forrest, hacking, horse, kate best, licking and chewing, penny . Author: Kate Best . Comments: 3 Comments
Had an interesting week with the Penny Monster. She’s settled into outdoor living wonderfully and is looking so laid back and relaxed, its really lovely to see. However, this has a flip side! When I take her out of the field and down to the yard to tack up and ride she turns into Devil [...]
September 1, 2008
Categories: Uncategorized . Tags: groundwork, hacking, horses, kate best, naughty, penny . Author: Kate Best . Comments: 2 Comments