Well time is flying and I can't believe it is Christmas next week! I had a very nice break in Mauritius for 2 weeks in November and the horses were all turned out in various fields across Wiltshire except Dougal and Jimmy. Jimmy went to stay with my good friend Kate Honey to continue with his gradual build up of work in preparation for next season. Dougal went to his owner Simon Hall who hunted him with the Tedworth and kept him working.
All of the horses are now back and working except Rosie who will come in after Christmas. Dougal and Stanley are going to be hitting the hunting field with the Avon Vale and the others are all going to be dressaging and showjumping over the next couple of months to get them in tune for the coming season. I can't believe how quick time is going by...not long till the early, dark starts to go out eventing again-YIPPEE.
Other news
Sadly Ingrid Smyth, my groom for the last couple of years has had to give up her job, she has been an essential part of the team and will be sadly missed. Tasha Henley has accepted the job and has already settled in well, keeping the horses, and more importantly me, in check!!
I have joined the local gym and am going every other day in order to get fit and keep those pesky Christmas pounds piling on, so far it is going well-long may my keen streak continue!!
I still have a couple of spare stables which would love to be filled so if anyone has a project out there or a 4* super star that needs a rider please consider me!!
Have a lovely Christmas and New Year everyone. Bring on 2012-the London Olympic year-lets hope it's a good one!!
