We have slipped from endless rain into snow and ice. Luckily being down in the far South West has its advantages and although hit badly, possibly not hit for as long as everyone else. The main disappointment was our trip to Gloucestershire to compete and train at Talland fell to the weather, the lorry was totally stuck in situ and at the end of the day the risks of travelling were not worth it. Had already bought all the water bottles and dog coats!
Hoping to rebook a session at Talland with Pammy Hutton and maybe combine it with travelling to do a JAS competition with Sarnita. Sarnita is getting bored and although I have been able to keep her ticking over that has been about it. We had some fantastic lessons with my trainer Caroline Creighton before the freeze working very hard on getting the bouncy energetic canter that we sometimes lack.
One bit of exciting news has been a new addition to the team. Ashley (Pictured) was bought at the end of December. He is a 7 year old 15.3 ID / TB who has done nothing at all so is a blank canvas to work with. Initially he was bought as a buy and sell project but from the little I have done with him I am wondering if he may be a bit better than that and a good one to bring on and event. Watch this space. Hopefully more to report on next month with plenty planned. In the meantime keep up to date via www.shoestringeventing.co.u
