Archive for December, 2009

Bog Spavins and Gremlins

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

My Trek is written off, my Pompino has a shagged rear wheel (yes, still), my Hunter (the bike) is going through a puncture spate to match the last days of the dog and his wheelchair (if you were at SSUK 07 you’ll know). I’ve also been very slack about bike riding this year, just 700 [...]

Top Hunter? Dressage Queen More Like!

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

“Yep, this is about warm enough” I am a firm believer that horses should be treated as horse, not expensive china, and should be turned out in all weathers and at all times of year. Obviously you need to rug it appropriately, but restricting turn out to protect “my little precious” is not my ethos. [...]

Hunt Buttons

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Hunt buttons are awarded for services to the hunt. I received mine last night from the Vale of Lune Harriers for my work on the hunt website. Those readers who hunt will appreciate how proud I am of this.