AnimalCrackers

06/09/2024

It’s always the discussion with the boss about time off😂

05/09/2024

Breakfast On the go, heading to work then for a quick swim and back to work, Enya heading to waulkmill this afternoon, I will get fit again and hopefully no more injuries in the next few years 🙄 I have to say so far my 50’s have been plagued with injuries 🤦‍♀️

03/09/2024

Can’t believe I have seen Christmas stuff in the shops already.
I am taking 22-25 Dec (inc) off but will work from the 26th through into 2025.

02/09/2024

For some reason I can’t seem to find the list of services that I provide, so here goes!

Dog walking, usually just from individual households unless a prior agreement has been made.

Dog visits, pop in to feed, let out in a secure garden, suitable for puppies, elderly or dogs being rehabilitated.

Mucking out, can include hay water etc.

Holiday cover, for any animals, we come to your premises and try to keep to your usual timescales where possible so there’s no upset in your animal’s routine.

House sitting, must involve animal care or my insurance won’t cover it 🙄🤣 basically either Davie or myself will stay in your house overnight, approximately 8pm to 8am give or take, visits will be done during the day to ensure dogs are walked cats fed etc, this service is restricted to New Deer, Maud and Methlick and areas in between!

Plaiting, I have been asked a few times now to plait horses for competitions, this will be extremely limited as time is a major factor, but if you know your horse isn’t like mine and won’t rub them out overnight 🤦‍♀️then I can always do them the day before.

Bathing, again a limited service and very weather dependent as I don’t agree with bathing in colder weather, but I can always do a good scrub with a hot cloth and wash any white legs and also do their tails.
Client to provide hot water and shampoo (wouldn’t want to use a different shampoo in case they have a reaction to it!) i would recommend bathing at least 2 days prior to the competition to allow the coat to de-fluff.

Please drop me a message if you want to book any of the above services, please put the dates you want what needs done, the amount and type of animals you have and most importantly where you are based.

My insurance will not cover me to walk or house sit etc XL Bullies or similar types.

29/08/2024

I’m off to work, while Dotty has cuddles and Speckles looks broken

29/08/2024

2025 diary is filling up fast.
2024 is now fully booked, my boss has only left me with 4 days off until December🤦‍♀️

26/08/2024

The dogs came to my rescue, i am obviously still half asleep and blocked myself in the boot when trying to unpack 🤦‍♀️

Back to work tomorrow so I have to get everything washed and cleaned today, but I really want a nanna nap 😴

24/08/2024

Different bum and neck today, I really do enjoy plaiting, especially when there’s such good company and even better banter, nothing beats helping friends who have helped you out so often.

22/08/2024

Having a fab time at Blair, I have been in my element plaiting and doing quarter marks for lovely horses doing the FEI classes, my boss said I could have the time off as it’s CPD, although she’s not classing it as paid leave 🤣.
Couple of photos so far.
My signal isn’t great so I will reply to messages when I get home.

22/08/2024

Info for those who have poultry

Regardless of the number of birds kept, keepers will have 3 months to register on the Scottish Kept Bird Register from 1 September, even if you’ve registered before. Exclusions apply to keepers of certain species with no open air access. More info ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3hnz8j5m

20/08/2024

Wellies, every waterproof jacket/trousers I own are packed into the car, I have left my sunscreen in there just to be positive 😂
Think I am Blair ready.

Safe travels everyone, good luck and most importantly have fun.
I am heading down to help a very good friend and her lovely event horse and I am really looking forward to a fun but busy week ahead.

I won’t be answering any work messages, so I will reply to any messages on Monday.

14/08/2024

How on earth did they catch them all😂

13/08/2024

Just wasted a good few hours designing a new logo 🤯

11/08/2024

Hope this is wrong, hate being outside in thunder 🫣

11/08/2024

Just a reminder that I am on holiday on Monday 19th to Monday 26th (inc).
I don’t plan on taking my diary with me this time 🤦‍♀️🤣

10/08/2024

Hate the stuff, we’re not overly bothered by it here, but I have had the odd one pop up the last few years and I’m sure it’s because we’ve had a few fields in set aside next to us, at least if fields are farmed the w**ds stay away.

Ragwort

There are many posts at the moment informing readers that ragwort is an unjustifiably persecuted plant with a whole set of myths promoted by the equine industry. While this plant is undeniably pretty when it comes into flower (now is the flowering season), if found in our horses pastures it is simply a plant growing in the wrong place.
What you need to know about Ragwort:
• Ragwort is a common w**d that is easy to identify due to its bright yellow flowers
• The plant is highly toxic to horses, and if eaten can lead to liver failure. The damage it does is incurable and can be fatal
• Clinical signs to look out for are: the horse may become lethargic, lose weight, show signs of colic, head pressing and they can even go blind
• It is essential you remove the plant early as the young w**d is less bitter and so more palatable for the horse
The best way to remove the plant is to pull the whole plant and roots up. Make sure you wear gloves as it can also be harmful to humans. You should then place the w**d in a bag (feed bags are ideal) and burn it.

Further information can be found by clicking on the following link

https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/pasture-management/the-dangers-of-ragwort/

02/08/2024

It’s ok for some

30/07/2024

My boss doesn’t give me many days off, but she allows me to watch tv while working 🤣, it could be classed as CPD as I am getting twitchy fingers at some of the tails 🤦‍♀️🤣

24/07/2024

40 years ago today I bought my first pony, Pepper, I was £50 short of the £450 (which included tack and a grooming kit, still have one of those brushes and her bridle), my granny gave me the £50 because I had saved up the rest of the money, I always asked for money for birthday and Christmas presents and my dream of having my own pony came true.
My mum thought it was a passing phase and I would grow out of it, I haven’t actually grown up yet 🤣
Pepper wasn’t the most ideal pony for a 12yo first time owner, but I was determined and she turned out to be a wee jumping machine. The fun I had with her was just amazing, she was a pure Arab (didn’t look like one🤣) and so so kind. Unfortunately I don’t have many photos of her as it was way before we all had a camera in our pocket and I have no videos of her😢.

21/07/2024

Yesterday we made the very long😂 trip New Deer show with Enya (Sienna fb), Davie showed her since I am a tad lame🫣.
Their classes clashed so we decided to skip the hunters in the main ring and go for the veterans in the "quieter" arena, but Enya still found something to spook at - the blue monster in the corner, the portaloo! 🤣
Davie coped really well with her stupid antics but unfortunately her behaviour dropped them from the initial pull of 2nd down to a very generous 5th (I would have had her 8th out of 8 for that capers)
We just took her home as she was a bit stressed, I don't think agriculture shows are for her, she just can't cope with the buzz they have, so she was home and back in her safe zone (field) by 950am doing her favourite thing, rolling and getting dirty.
We headed back up with Dotty and Speckles and had a nice time wandering around catching up with people.
Well done to those who did well and hope everyone enjoyed themselves, remember if you didn't do well you still did better than those who didn't go and so long as you had a fun time that is all that matters, we all get to take the best horse/pony home again!

18/07/2024

This sums up horses 🤣

10/07/2024

On the positive side, it’s not that cold 🤣
Seriously though, this rain and wind is really starting to get a bit boring.