We are very busy in the stables now with loads of lovely guests, and finally the grass has started to grow, so we are all a lot happier in the fields. I have even stayed out overnight on a few occasions as it has been warm and dry; lovely! As you know I don’t like getting wet and cold so I am usually tucked up in my stable at night!
The new horses I told you about have all fitted into the team very well. Duchess is pulling the big carriage regularly now and she says she loves it. It looks quite big and heavy to me but she is a big strong girl and she pulls it easily!
Safari has a new saddle type thing that he has been wearing. It has no stirrups and is very soft. I heard the staff call it a bareback pad and Nicky, Abi and Louise have all had a go at riding Safari with it on.
Safari looking great with the bareback pad. |
It's looks strange to see people on him with no stirrups! but Safari says it feels great and some riders find it very useful as they like the feel of it.