20/10/2025
Thank you to one of the sweetest, kindest mares Anthoula van de Rietvenne, aka Houla.
Houla, needed early retirement due to a tendon injury. I was more than happy to help her mummy out and try to find her a new purpose. First she gave us Iona, who sadly broke her shoulder at 6 months old. This year we were graced with Bertie who is an absolute character. But last winter she developed f***l water syndrome. She doesn't tolerate haylage through the winter, so as soon as the grass is gone she loses weight and can't regain it. Morals before anything else left us with limited options.
Her mummy Iona Robinson was given a choice, to either pts or try her with a very good friend of mine Ceara Speight, who feeds hay.
We opted to try one last season, with very different management. 🤞 we can crack it and Houla can live out her years eating dry forage in Norfolk 🫶
Thank you sweet girl, you have been a pleasure (except that winter you trashed £1000 worth of rugs🤣👌🍆) 😘
