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The Dead Pony Society

These three were waiting for me at the gate – from left to right, Newt, Vitamin and Fivla. Every step I took was being watched. Sadly, minimal carrots (we’re running very low until som…

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Asleep

 

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The Feeble Forelock

I was on my way out the door off to see the Minions when I saw this lot fast asleep in the never-ending fog we seem to be plagued with. As I approached, Haakon stood up and I was greeted with even …

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I need product!

 

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A Meh Day

I am just feeling a bit meh at the moment. I can’t ride. I watch Daisy and I want to go out riding with her on my horse. Klængur’s hoof is growing out and he is resting. Saturday brin…

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Not my best.

 

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Ducky Wucky Day

Today was the day so first we made a plan. We always have a plan. We like plans. Plans are good. We began by moving our duckpond. We did this before everyone was allowed out of their house. There …

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Freedom

 

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Midges!

The midges are awful at the moment. Yesterday was bad so we all sought refuge in my shed to play flute trios. Lambie arrived to give his opinion on our playing and then spent the rest of the time…

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Plagued by them

 

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Equine Physiotherapy

Yesterday afternoon our equine physio, Uwe Abendroth, came to see his patients – Klaengur, Kappi, Haakon and Iacs. First up was my boy, Klaengur who has been a bit out of sorts recently (tend…

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Horse physio

 

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Love that Dare not Speak it’s Name

Monster is used to sheep. He has been around them for a few years now. Nothing much phases him these days. We were happily sitting outside in the afternoon sunshine waiting for our equine physiot…

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When you love sheep, you love sheep

 

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New Skill

On my way to my shed, I glanced over to check on the ducklings only to see that they had all vanished! Oh, the instant worry, slight panic and dread. I turned around to see them all walking towards…

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Swimming now

 

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New Regimen

Everyday, I have decided that I am going to brush one Minion! Today’s first contender was Storm. He was close by and so, with my brush in hand, I gave him a nice grooming. He didn’t see…

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Brushing daily

 

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Watching Daisy Work

It is always interesting to watch and photograph Daisy training her horses. I learn training techniques as well. Today, Daisy brought Taktur into the school for some work. He went very nicely and…

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Always an education

 

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Exercises

We have to do exercises. Well, my horses, that is. Obviously the young ladies don’t but they are always first up offering to participate (read, annoy!) Klaengur, with his recent injury, has …

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Work those abs!

 

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Lilja’s Turn

Today it was Lilja’s turn to do something. Daisy has been consistently working with her – putting on her bridle, wearing a saddle, in-hand commands, recognising voice commands, standing…

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My little girl all growed up

 

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Sleepy Sheepies

This afternoon, I snuck up on Lambie who was fast a bye-byes in the autumnal sunshine. He grumbled about my presence and then went quickly back to sleep. I didn’t stay to bother him. He know…

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Sheep asleep (except for Harrel)

 

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A Girl and her Horse

Daisy and Iacs (aka Mr Bibble) go way back. They have been BFF’s since I gave him to Daisy when she was around 11. No one can actually remember when but she has loved him forever. Iacs was …

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still BFF's

 

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Annoying Little Ponies

A foggy day today, while the rest of Britain appears to be basking in an Indian Summer. Ho hum, I don’t like the heat much anyway but to see the sun would be nice. Today everyone, except for …

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How to annoy your friends

 

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Annoying Little Ponies

A foggy day today, while the rest of Britain appears to be basking in an Indian Summer. Ho hum, I don’t like the heat much anyway but to see the sun would be nice. Today everyone, except for …

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How to annoy your friends

 

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Minioning

Sometimes, if it is dry and I have time, I will put my old coat down on the ground and sit on it to talk to any Minions who want a chat or a hug. Some want to talk and others – today it was N…

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Good for the soul

 

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Town for Food

It has rained for most of the day and some of us have run out of food (or gin). So, leaving Daisy with Minion duty, I drove off to town. Daisy opened the gate and gave eight very happy Minions (a…

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Supplies low

 

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Packing for Road Trip

Today Monster went into a decline….. …. while Daisy and I were very busy. Obviously we had a helper (just look at that Winning Smile). There was construction. Some jiggery-pokery, which…

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It is time

 

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And Home!

I make no apologies for the millions of photos. We have been living in a whirlwind all day. Little Herself (still no name – we are now wavering between Hoolie (as in Hooligan) or Gilly or Ho…

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Our whole world is turned upsidedown. Best ever feeling, though.