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Post by solomon on Jul 27, 2011 19:35:52 GMT
Took my gorgeous boy out for a walk today, had a lovely hack.
We first went along the trusty railway line, then I crossed over the A32 to get into the lovely big Winnie the Pooh woods. Had a little sneaky canter, then got asked by forestry comission guy for my pass,first time I have been asked for it in two years! Glad I am on of the few that bothers!
Then a really lively canter up a steep hill where mr Pete was going for it a bit! ;D ;D
Back across the busy main road and home. would never have dreamed of doing that trip a year ago.
Such a fab time the best time in life is spent in the saddle!
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Post by dannyboy on Jul 27, 2011 19:43:19 GMT
Sol, you are truely my inspiration  Note to self - Do what Sol does!! |
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Post by spotti on Jul 27, 2011 19:51:40 GMT
WOW, get you being so brave! And good old Pete for looking after you . Definitely agree that the best time in life is spent in the saddle. I managed a short ride on my pony tonight (first time in aaaaages!) and by god do I feel better for it. Faith was so good and I just can't stop grinning ;D ;D ;D. Horses are THE BEST!!! |
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Post by solomon on Jul 27, 2011 20:29:37 GMT
My best advice to you DB is to go for it-when you are ready. No rush. Don't put pressure on yourself. Enjoy it stay safe and be happy! With horses in your life, you are half way there.
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Post by kitcat on Jul 27, 2011 21:05:44 GMT
I love hearing about you and Pete's hacks. You are always so positive about everything.
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Post by FirenLady on Jul 27, 2011 21:16:20 GMT
Sounds Great sol! I wouldn't be brave enough to cross an A road. That canter sounds reallllly nice.
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Post by fimacg on Jul 27, 2011 22:06:04 GMT
sounds ;ike you had a really good one
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Post by hazelin on Aug 4, 2011 22:08:08 GMT
Hi being nosey just wondered how much you have to pay for your forest pass. Ours for the Ashdown are £100 now which I think is a bit steep but worth it to be able to get off the roads.
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Post by solomon on Aug 5, 2011 7:55:32 GMT
£55 a year plus £10 for hat band on off. We pay it as we use the forest alot! But lots don't pay which drives us mad!
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Post by hazelin on Aug 5, 2011 20:48:26 GMT
Yeah that is annoying when others dont bother to pay. On Ashdown the price has gone up each year from £30 about 5 years ago to £100 now so I think more people try to get away with it but theyve got mounted rangers to check now so its getting tougher. I often think that would be ideal job - riding around the forest all day to check badges!
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Post by solomon on Aug 5, 2011 20:52:20 GMT
Sounds like a fun job!
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