Finally my 24 year old mare (who I've had since she was 5) looks like she has a healthy follicle which looks like I may get her in foal again-hurrah.
It's been a bit of a slow process-back and forth to Leahurst(the specialist equine hospital on the wirral) where Caroline argo has patiently watched her ovaries over about 8 weeks now. The first follicles weren't healthy and we had to wait for them to go their course but fingers crossed she'll be in foal this time next week to Rhondeo, a beautiful Hanoverian dressage horse owned by Suzanne Lavendera.
Then only another 11 months to go.
We also had our photo's taken today for the University's publications!
What a day.
Friday 30 July 2010
Thursday 29 July 2010
Organic compost for gardeners, allotments etc
We have a growing heap of horse manure, otherwise known as organic compost. It's lovely and dark and crumbly which I think is how gardeners, allotment growers and fruit and veg growers like it. Some is at least 3 years old. If there are any gardeners or growers who would like some compost at a very reasonable rate please get in touch!
Tuesday 27 July 2010
New dates for kids holiday activities
Finally found four dates for kids holiday activities with the ponies-the children love the sessions-simply messing about with ponies! What could be more fun.
Monday 26 July 2010
Competition looms for my young horse
After weeks of should we, shouldn't we, my homebred part Hanoverian 4 year old gelding is off to Ryedale show in Yorkshire to compete in the Burghley Young Event Class.
His name is Walentin (or Tino for short) and is by Suzanne Lavandera's gorgeous Hanoverian dressage stallion Walentino. His mum is my little Irish TB mare who I bought when she was 5 and who is now 24! (and still Very fit!).
Tino exudes presence, just like his sire and just loves to work, just like his mum! His paces are effortless, huge and off the floor-the difficulty at the moment is keeping everything quiet and small! He LOVES show-jumping and takes his rider into the jump (and over it!). I'm sure he'll be like his mum cross country-safe and nimble-she always knows where her feet are and he's demonstrated the same playing in the field!
He's VERY sensible and I tell the story of when, as a young colt, I was mucking his stable out with him in it-I got myself caught in the corner, just at the moment he decided to roll-he had me cornered with his feet. He just stayed there whilst I rolled the wheel barrow over his front feet, then I stepped over him, then he got up-pretty switched on!
Anyway, I wish Tino and his capable young rider, Jess Worthington a safe and enjoyable day. (secretly I hope he gets placed, but I think he'll look small against the other horses).
His name is Walentin (or Tino for short) and is by Suzanne Lavandera's gorgeous Hanoverian dressage stallion Walentino. His mum is my little Irish TB mare who I bought when she was 5 and who is now 24! (and still Very fit!).
Tino exudes presence, just like his sire and just loves to work, just like his mum! His paces are effortless, huge and off the floor-the difficulty at the moment is keeping everything quiet and small! He LOVES show-jumping and takes his rider into the jump (and over it!). I'm sure he'll be like his mum cross country-safe and nimble-she always knows where her feet are and he's demonstrated the same playing in the field!
He's VERY sensible and I tell the story of when, as a young colt, I was mucking his stable out with him in it-I got myself caught in the corner, just at the moment he decided to roll-he had me cornered with his feet. He just stayed there whilst I rolled the wheel barrow over his front feet, then I stepped over him, then he got up-pretty switched on!
Anyway, I wish Tino and his capable young rider, Jess Worthington a safe and enjoyable day. (secretly I hope he gets placed, but I think he'll look small against the other horses).
Wonderful week-end of perfect pony parties
Just completed a marathon of 4 pony parties in one week-end. Phew. All went really well with wonderful feedback.
The childrens parties are enjoyed not only by the children but by the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and others who are amazed at the fantastic outdoor space-I think everyone is smitten once they see our tiny party ponies grazing in our Orchard at the bottom of the garden-what an idyllic childrens party venue!
I've just been to look at some unusual gazebo's to provide cover for when it rains (as I'm sitting watching the rain outside!). That's just one of the things I'm trying to enhance, as well as providing a pleasant, landscaped seating area for the adults to enjoy their complimentary drinks.
Got to look at the diary and sort out some dates for childrens holiday activities with the ponies. These were a big success at Easter-I just need to find some space to squeeze some in!
Find out more at http://www.cheshireponyparties.co.uk/
The childrens parties are enjoyed not only by the children but by the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and others who are amazed at the fantastic outdoor space-I think everyone is smitten once they see our tiny party ponies grazing in our Orchard at the bottom of the garden-what an idyllic childrens party venue!
I've just been to look at some unusual gazebo's to provide cover for when it rains (as I'm sitting watching the rain outside!). That's just one of the things I'm trying to enhance, as well as providing a pleasant, landscaped seating area for the adults to enjoy their complimentary drinks.
Got to look at the diary and sort out some dates for childrens holiday activities with the ponies. These were a big success at Easter-I just need to find some space to squeeze some in!
Find out more at http://www.cheshireponyparties.co.uk/
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