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Post by ceej on Apr 26, 2008 22:44:19 GMT
Ever have just a lovely horsey day?
It stared when dad delivered 45 bales free hay (from my sisters 'barn' style wedding (sounds awful but it was lovey)
then went in to field and Harry was lying down and he let me go an sit with him and rub is ears whilst lying down...OMG nearly got me tears out bless him
Then had a two hour hack thatw as just perfect - sun came out, nice lanes that I had never ridden in before.
Brill. ;D
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Post by minnie on Apr 26, 2008 22:54:41 GMT
Hey Ceej, them lovly horsey days are the best and are worth every ********* unhorsey day LOL  I think the weather has a lot to do with it and the fact that we are/have come to the end of winter...... I had a lovly hack on my mare 'Pop' today, sun was shining and i was smiling, now im aching ha ha |
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Post by spider on Apr 27, 2008 0:29:56 GMT
me & "O" had a great ride, roads not busy, sun out it was fab! and he was such a good lad... not that he ever plays up.. he loves his hacks out  |
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Post by Maes Seren on Apr 27, 2008 10:28:24 GMT
It wasnt that fab y'day, sun was out ... ish
We had 2 or 3 gorgeous days at the beginning of the week where everyone was in hot pants and t shirts ... and sunbathing on paths where people needed to walk down!!!! Grrr
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Post by brigadier on Apr 27, 2008 10:57:37 GMT
Im up 't'North and its orrible!!!! but had one of those days on Friday so am topped up for a bit! Its amazing how good you can feel after a really nice hack (was going to put ride but thought it might get smutty). My horse was so lovely the other day I was bursting with happiness!
brig
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Post by ceej on Apr 27, 2008 11:07:22 GMT
awww - its those days that make all the poo, wind, rain etc worth while...and its those days that kept me going through my huge confidence crisis..knowing I could get that feeling back. Today isnt very nice weather but summer IS coming!!!
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Post by brigadier on Apr 27, 2008 11:12:37 GMT
Know what you mean about confidence- been riding now for thirty odd years, professionally as well as hobby but had a bit of a crisis this winter and really had to get a grip of myself. Actually taking part in the YH forum and chatting about stuff with you guys really helped. I saw the problems some were having and they put mine into perspective. then a couple of nice hacks and Im back to being 'normal' again.
One of the reasons I was so glad to keep going in this forum- which is actually taking shape really rather well- lets hope for the best
brig
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Post by abi on Apr 27, 2008 16:28:10 GMT
this weather makes me so happy (except for the flies)
horses living out so no manky stables (and save money on shavings!)
nice warm hacks
fields drying up, more grass growing
i lvoe summer.
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Apr 27, 2008 18:43:32 GMT
i had a fun day got to cuddle savvy a lot so i was happy hoping to ride her on tues fingers crossed
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Post by martine on Apr 27, 2008 20:41:06 GMT
Today was fabulous for me, too: first hack after 18 days in Australia + FLU! Yes, you may well hear me curse there!
Still, today, not too much coughing, so off we went, lovely hack+ 20 minutes of just letting her stuff her face with fresh grass. So we both loved it.
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Post by spotti on Apr 28, 2008 14:04:46 GMT
I've had a good day today ;D. Spent the entire morning at the stables (6:45am-1:15pm!) just cuddling Faith...it was soooooo nice ;D (I did actually have a reason to be there so long - I was waiting on the farrier to come and trim her tootsies - although he came at 11 and went shortly after so I guess the rest of the time was all my choice!). I've had a massive grin on my face all morning, just because I got to spend (a whole lot of) time just having a cuddle with my bestest bud in the whole wide world...and she joined in too! She actually kept hutching over so I could stroke her more easily and then she'd nuzzle my hand, breathe all warm and fuzzy on it and then partly (she's not quite at that stage where she trusts me completely yet, but we're getting there) close her eyes - it was heaven! I've even managed to get some of my coursework finished (finally) AND I've started to re-read the last Harry Potter book - was sat in the corner of Faiths stable for hours with her coming over every so often to have a nosey at what I was doing (and to slobber on my book!). All in all, a fab and very relaxing morning. Definitely can't wait for the next time I get to just spend the day giving and recieving cuddles. Like you said ceej, days like these make all the rubbish ones worthwhile... I can only speak for myself here, but my horse is my sanity. She balances everything out (cr@ppy day at college means a fantastic evening with my munchkin, great day means a not-so-great time with horsey-kins...she even makes me think about my life as a whole and how I'm going to do such and such and which is the best way to go about it. She's taught me patience and what it means to love someone/something with all your heart and want to do everything you possibly can to make them happy. I really really love that horse. Even though she's a pain in the bottom a lot of time and is making me VERY poor, I still love her. All those bad days are forgotten when one tiny little good thing happens, and usually its because of her. All she has to do is look at me and whatever it is thats bothering me disappears. Like I said, don't know about you guys but I love my horse |
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Post by haffyfan on Apr 28, 2008 19:09:19 GMT
I can only speak for myself here, but my horse is my sanity. I would hazard a guess you are speaking for everyone of us. Horses are sanity in a mad mad (and 'orrible world) |
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Post by racaille on Apr 29, 2008 16:48:32 GMT
These lovely days leave us smiling for ages, don't they? I've had one today too! I arrived at the club this morning to lunge Paco to be greeted with an offer to guide the all-day rando on Thursday, which makes me very pleased. I love map-reading. Yes, I know that makes me weird, but ....  Then I lunged Paco who was on top form which means, for him, a good few minutes of belting around and bucking before he settled down to some nice work. And it was warm and sunny so I was in a T-shirt and worrying about the fact I hadn't put any suncream on... Then I did all the silly bits like oiling his feet, changing to the summer grease the farrier makes, as it really feels summery now: all the spring flowers are out and everything is green and beautiful. So I put suncream on Paco's pink nose, too, then let him stuff his face with grass - oh, the joy! Became the heroine of the hour by finding the club owner's lost fox terrier, which was caught in a fox trap and very distressed, but fine once released. Went off to French class with a great grin on my face ... and it's still there after two hours of subjunctives and pluperfect tenses ;D See? |
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Post by maximum on Apr 29, 2008 18:15:48 GMT
I had a great day just because I saw my boy after 4 days of not seeing him!
He had not been groomed for 2 days and looked so scabby with hair all over the place! gave him a good groom but the more I took out the more there seemed to be lying on the top!
went for a hack where he was a total prat but it was good anyway lol!!
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Post by dannyboy on Apr 29, 2008 18:37:21 GMT
I can't wait to get one of those days - hopefully soon.
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Post by ceej on May 1, 2008 8:32:13 GMT
ahhh danny - you got loads to come!
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Post by brigadier on May 1, 2008 8:51:51 GMT
These lovely days leave us smiling for ages, don't they? I've had one today too! I arrived at the club this morning to lunge Paco to be greeted with an offer to guide the all-day rando on Thursday, which makes me very pleased. I love map-reading. Yes, I know that makes me weird, but .... Then I lunged Paco who was on top form which means, for him, a good few minutes of belting around and bucking before he settled down to some nice work. And it was warm and sunny so I was in a T-shirt and worrying about the fact I hadn't put any suncream on... Then I did all the silly bits like oiling his feet, changing to the summer grease the farrier makes, as it really feels summery now: all the spring flowers are out and everything is green and beautiful. So I put suncream on Paco's pink nose, too, then let him stuff his face with grass - oh, the joy! Became the heroine of the hour by finding the club owner's lost fox terrier, which was caught in a fox trap and very distressed, but fine once released. Went off to French class with a great grin on my face ... and it's still there after two hours of subjunctives and pluperfect tenses ;D See? I want to live in France- its not fair-- sunscreen- spring flowers- sunburn  Brig |
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Post by racaille on May 2, 2008 6:58:38 GMT
Ho ho, Brig, but there are downsides - the paperwork, the bureaucracy, the plummeting pound ...  But when it's good, it's very, very good. Like yesterday, the all-day rando .... After some heavy rain overnight it was very warm and sunny and the ground was good. There were eight of us, including some not very experienced clients, but no one fell off, no one got kicked from being too close to the horse in front and we all had a wonderful time. I chose what I think is a glorious itinerary, with a bit of everything: gravelly vineyards, a bit of rocky mountain, sandy river plain ... the views were magnificent and the ambiance good. We picnicked under an enormous tree, with plenty of rosé. We managed quite a few canters and were able to stay off the roads - we are very spoiled in that respect, it is a national park, there are vitually no fences etc and under the Napoleonic Code we can go pretty much wherever we like. Paco was on great form too, he seemed to be really enjoying himself, but then he always perks up when we 'go off' somewhere. Let's hope he will still be in such a good mood for the Trec on Sunday .... |
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Post by brigadier on May 2, 2008 7:09:50 GMT
nd now Im really not pea green with envy at all - despite the red tape, crappy pound etc etc.
WE have a place in Brittany but the problem is getting enough leave to get over to enjoy it. when we are there we are in heaven- though interestingly enough a lot of the british who live there permanantly are selling up and coming back (Brittany in the winter is very very quiet)
WE would like to come out permanant but are tied into our pensions here so it may be a while yet. Mind you we will weigh all that up once the little boy comes of school age as its difficult getting a good school here unless you pay for it.
Meanwhile im looking forward to July and our next trip and will have t do with our belated spring here, the sun is shining this morning so all is well.
Have a good trec on sunday and your rando sound glorious- if I come down to your part of the country can we meet up and will you take me on one.....please....please
brig
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Post by racaille on May 2, 2008 7:22:21 GMT
That's a deal, Brig! What do you do for a living - you talk of leave, rather than hols? One of the things that shoved us in the right direction when we were moving here was the kids's ages: they were seven and four and we knew we had to do it sooner rather than later if they were to pick up the language easily. Schooling in the UK, I know, is a minefield. I know that lots of Brits are going back to UK - the pathetic £ is hurting everybody, but also so many people come with totally unrealistic expectations. It's rather sad. And many people find they are more attached to friends/family/Britain than they thought! I am lucky in that my kind friends come to see me and I have practically no family left in UK. The price I pay though is regular visits from my MIL (aaaaaaarrrrrrrghhhhhh) and even worse brother IL (double aaaaaaarrrrrrrrggggghhh) |
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Post by gnuton on May 2, 2008 21:43:53 GMT
Oh poor Racaille,  You and Ceej are in the same boat. My first MIL was a nightmare from hell and I don't know why but even after 28 years of having her out of my life I still have nightmares about her. A horrible one, last night. My second MIL was a gift. She lost her only daughter to cancer when I first met my OH and she was so sweet, she asked me to call her mom because she needed a daughter. She passed away a few years ago, I still miss her. Tell me how I can help you, a sleeping sickness is always good. I could send you vibes for that when her and the BIL show up. Perfectly harmless, they'll just sleep for most of the time they are there. Or how about a flattering curse. No matter what they think of you they can't stop saying nice things to you. It's very frustrating to them. They want to say, 'what horrible soup this is' instead they say 'you are the most wonderful cook.' It won't take long for them to keep their mouths closed shut for fear of saying something nice. Let me know what you need and I'll work something out.
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Post by salexis on May 2, 2008 22:15:32 GMT
today at work was rubbish, but then I left early (hooray!) and had the most brilliant lesson with Moomin. Her canter is coming on a treat (she is a trotter so its not easy), the sun was shining and it was lovely warm evening.
its amazing that as soon as I arrive at the yard all thoughts of work just dissipate and its all about the horse. The tiredness just leaves, I always have much more energy at the yard than anywhere else.
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Post by martine on May 3, 2008 19:57:39 GMT
Lovely hack through the forest this morning. The wild hyacinths are a dream, and we were early, before all the Paris people came out for their Saturday stroll. Glorious.   Pity you can't smell them! |
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for so much hard work we thank ye!!
You and Ceej are in the same boat. My first MIL was a nightmare from hell and I don't know why but even after 28 years of having her out of my life I still have nightmares about her. A horrible one, last night.