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11/09/2023

I was 10 minutes late for work today. Why? Because I gave those 10 minutes to this boy below.
The same boy I taught to eat hard feed only a few months ago.
The little boy who puts his whole trust into me and fell asleep resting on my lap.
The same boy, along with all the others, who wait patiently to see me after work every day, whatever time that is.
After everyone else’s animals are cared for, it’s their turn and they never kick off. They are just grateful.
And for that, I spared him those 10 minutes because they meant more to him than the 10 minutes I could’ve spent at work.

02/07/2023

Pickles’ turn today!!

Now Pickles told me last year she wasn’t ready for showing. I feel she is a very bright, and intelligent pony but she is also less mature than William mentally, despite being the same age.
I made the decision to let her stay at lovely Caroline’s for lots of kisses and cuddles and to enjoy being a baby. This meant I could focus on William, who was raring to go. Caroline has done a fantastic job with her, and I felt I’d give it another try at showing her today to see how she felt.

We went to Lower Haddon, not to be competitive, but to nurse her around. She was up against ponies bigger and older than her, and I’m not naive to the fact she’s going through a growth spurt - so doesn’t look her best!

The aim with my babies is to get them out as much as they’re happy with whilst they are young, to hopefully make it less of a novelty when they are older and look the part. That way their manners should be perfect for the ring.

This meant I was prepared, and expecting, some ‘pickle’ behaviour, but she proved me wrong and I ate my words!!! Albeit a tad bulshy, she stood very well in the lineup for the M&M and gave me a controlled trot. I was thrilled! Due to her being so perfect in that class, I chose to withdraw her from the rest of the day to end it on a high. I don’t like to fry my babies’ brains just for a rosette.

It’s difficult showing babies, especially when they aren’t looking the part, you get comments and looks which tend not to bother me. As I know that I am giving her as good of an experience as I can and slowly producing ready for when she’s older. I don’t come from money, so I can’t buy the ones that are born standing in a perfect square halt and flick their toes! I do my best and work with what I’ve got.

Some may not agree and that’s okay.

But I was right about Pickles, and her and I both enjoyed it today.

That’s what it’s all about ❤️

01/07/2023

A fantastic day out supporting our local RESCHEDULED - Wanborough Spring Horse & Dog Show 2023

Both ponies woke up and chose mischief but got some great results!

William came home with:
1st Best Condition
2nd Youngstock

Ni**od got:
3rd Coloured
4th M&M

Thank you to all who chipped in and helped today! Means the world.

Now to get a good night sleep ready for Lower Haddon with Pickles tomorrow 🤩

29/06/2023

A very exciting day. Our friends at Rivulet Stud came over to play! The sheep are thrilled to have some help ‘lawn mowing’ over the summer.

Welcoming to the gang temporarily-

Rivulet Windy Miller
Rivulet Sparkle Brightly
Rivulet Bellas Joy
Longcot Molly Joy
Witcombe Jackanory

to join the sheep-

Tick, Marble, Badger and Muffin 🥰

10/06/2023

It’s not all about shows. It’s evenings like these ❤️

10/05/2023

80% on the gang this beautiful evening 🖤

04/05/2023

🤎🖤🤎🖤

02/05/2023

Thrilled with William at the North Somerset Show yesterday in a strong class of 2and 3yos.

Went with the expectations of it not being his day, and not naive to the fact it won’t be his year either, however he put on his best show yet and tried very hard!

To celebrate he got straight on the gin as any member of my team would 😉

31/03/2023

Thrilled with the boys’ first outing of the year. Up against the big boys for the yearling and 2yo classes.

Both were, surprisingly, on their best behaviour and gained a respectable 4th and 5th.

Looking forward to the rest of the season now!!

14/03/2023

Farrier day for the boys! Norman is thrilled to have William back in the herd too after his little holiday. Big thanks to Andy Payne for keeping their toes in wonderful shape 💅

11/03/2023

Officially got our first show of the season booked in! And we’re going straight to county 😅😂

William is entered for the 2yo class
And Lindsay Whites boy, Aragon, is joining us for the yearling class.

Keeping it short and hopefully sweet for their first outing this year 😆

08/03/2023

Snow Day ❄️

14/02/2023

William’s been thoroughly enjoying his winter off 😅

13/01/2023

My now not so little William turning 2 this year in his winter woolies,and his friend Rivulet Aragon who’s come to stay, in the sunshine today.
Nearly ready to be brought in for a tidy up and some practise!

20/11/2022

Absolutely thrilled with Bob today winning the veteran and the hunter/cob at Lower Haddon.

He’s such a dream to take out, a huge thanks to his owner for trusting me with him.

And another massive thank you to Todd for all your help today ❤️

09/11/2022

Bobs had a man shave and new shoes this week, feeling like a whole new man 💅

04/11/2022

The afternoon zoomies! Foals and lambs - what more could a girl want 🥰🥰

23/10/2022

Welcome to my new page dedicated to our showing and pony antics! I will introduce the whole team in time, but for now I’ll keep it at todays results.

William seems to have really matured lately and behaved impeccably in the ring today. He was beaten by some GORGEOUS welshies in the yearling class, coming 5th with some really nice feedback from the judge.

Phoenix got thrown in at the deep end, and I’m thoroughly impressed with how he handled everything. He bagged a 2nd in the foal class, again with some lovely feedback!

Called it a day after that so not to blow Phoenix’s mind, but I’m pleased with the pair of them 🌟

Massive thanks to my friend and fantastic groom Vicky for today 🥰

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I was 10 minutes late for work today. Why? Because I gave those 10 minutes to this boy below. The same boy I taught to eat hard feed only a few months ago. The little boy who puts his whole trust into me and fell asleep resting on my lap. The same boy, along with all the others, who wait patiently to see me after work every day, whatever time that is. After everyone else’s animals are cared for, it’s their turn and they never kick off. They are just grateful. And for that, I spared him those 10 minutes because they meant more to him than the 10 minutes I could’ve spent at work.