Georgina Rose turns 18 and get's a very special birthday present!

What a brilliant month for us! Despite the autumnal chill starting to roll in, Rose Equine enjoyed a very successful September. We kicked off with Honeys first show - she has never been out before, so we went only with the intention of walking her around the showground for experience. However when we arrived she was so well behaved that we decided to take the plunge and enter a class, In Hand Best Coloured Open. I'm proud to say she behaved impeccably and really showed herself off well, which resulted in first place! We couldnt be more pleased with the start of her competitive career.

Indy has also had a productive month, as she has now begun jumping. She is popping small coloured and rustic fences quietly, being totally unphased by everything so far, so we are delighted with her, she has always impressed us with her laid back nature at every turn.

Tia is looking well now she is getting her feed, although I think it may be going to her head a little! Bless her she's such a happy character day in day out and I can't wait to show her and back her when she turns 3 next year, as she is always a pleasure to work with.

Merlin Im sorry to say has not had such a good month. A few weeks ago he felt very awkward when being ridden, I couldn't put my finger on what wasn't right so we decided it was time for him to have a holiday and rest a bit. After 3 weeks off I brought him back into work gently and he was definitely better, and things were back on track. Unfortunately about 4 days later we brought him in from the field and he was very lame, poor chap he couldn't put weight on his leg at all. He came back better in the morning after a night in the stable, but still has a bit of recovering to do. Fingers crossed all will be well in a  few days, he's got his Joint Power to help him through!

Merlin's problems have meant Penny has had to stay in too, as they are devoted to each other and where one goes the other must follow! So she is a bit touchy I think at being shut in, but is actually working brilliantly. Her jumping is superb, she has recently been popping grids of 3'3 happily.

My 18th birthday came at the end of the month which was lovely, but to top it off our planning permission application was granted! Rose Equine has the go ahead so the building work starts here! We have already put up my new 'office', and the fencing and everything else is booked in for October. Cant wait!