One may question the prudence of being taught horsemanship from a man who has suffered over 20 concussions and had more head CT scans than he can remember. Frankly how he can remember anything is a miracle.
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| From trek phase 4 |
He had the perfect horse for her to play with- Serena the ex racehorse who stands well over 17 hands and has been in a paddock unridden for the last 6 months. Not exactly my definition of calm!
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After a bit of tricky grooming and bonding with said giant, there was just the problem of how to get on her back.
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| From trek phase 4 |
She did fantastically well, and once she was on board thoroughly enjoyed the first lesson.
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| From trek phase 4 |
Little Emily is a natural on Ruthie and yesterday was riding bareback unassisted.
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| From trek phase 4 |
Down on the farm J & G are now local celebrities after a great article about lifestyle change in Australia 'Country Style' magazine. The local butcher has launched their product as an exclusive range and is buying all they can supply. Last week was the busiest ever with several sows farrowing at the same time and over 60 piglets appearing within 36 hours.
Good old Dorothy the tame hand reared ginger sow had a great litter.
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| From trek phase 4 |
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| From trek phase 4 |
Counting down to our moving in date- now delayed until April 20th. Off there today to dig some fence posts and erect a gate wide enough to allow Geoffrey access to the property.
......and team 8 played our last match this week and came second out of 10 teams in the tennis tournament, so it has been a week of achievements.
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