I haven’t been walking Diva out around the lanes since lockdown commenced, as it just didn’t seem right without my friend Jill accompanying us. This weekend, with things relaxing a little, Jill was able to come over to the yard and we enjoyed a lovely socially distanced walk in the sun.
Cleaning a horsebox or trailer isn’t exactly a glamorous job, but it’s a key part of horse ownership and needs to be done on a regular basis.
I’m sure we are not the only ones battling against those pesky flying adversaries at the moment!
What a difference a few days make. From hot and sunny to wet, windy and ten degrees cooler! No wonder us Brits are known for talking about the weather.
With all the glorious hot weather that we have been having I have been so grateful to have so many trees for shade for the trio.
As I write this, the weather is unseasonably hot, which brings new challenges in caring for the horses. Diva, Mabel and Flo have been turned out 24/7 since the overnight temperatures became mild.
Bob decided to give me a fright and day of worry in the last week. We moved the horses to their other summer paddock which had started to grow a bit crazy.
Both Florence and I have our birthdays on the 2nd of May, and it’s hard to believe my tiny foal is now a strapping seven-year-old. I’m not saying what my age is!
I have honestly done absolutely nothing, but go to work Monday - Friday, working insanely long hours, and then not leave my house Saturday and Sunday! Fortunately there is still so much work to do around the yard, and I am incredibly lucky to have my horses at home!