Bring on the newbies!

Hi there everyone, it’s me again, Pilgrim: AKA the mighty atom! – keeping you up to date on what’s going on at the Stables at Calvert Trust Exmoor.   


I’m looking forward to meeting lots of new folks this week. Not only do I like showing off my agility skills but I also love it when they pick me a tasty salad.   I think it’s the best reward possible for a hard working Shetland – don’t you?


Earlier today I spotted the big fella (Brin) in the opposite field…..he seems to be getting on very well with the other horses, which is great.   The other day he was ridden by one of the staff in a group session; I heard he did really well & enjoyed himself.  This is all part of his trial to see if he will fit in with the rest of us – I hope so!

Here comes the Vet...

We had a vet inspection at the stables today –it has to be done every year for something called a 'licence'; whatever that is! All of us were walked & trotted with the vet watching very closely; I showed him my best paces & I’m sure I saw a smile on his face when I’d finished!


We all passed the test, so we can carry on helping our guests have an exciting time here at Calvert Trust Exmoor.  What a good end to a busy week – I think we all deserve the weekend off!

Escape!

Quick bit of news……we had a break out this week! One of the other horses, called Teddy, managed to knock over the top rail of the fencing & got out of his field! I saw him the next morning lying on the grass by my field, as cool as you like, and looking very pleased with himself.

Our Escapologist!

I know for a fact that this isn’t the first time he’s done this and I bet it won’t be the last! He’s now in the same field as me; so the staff must think that my fencing is stronger. Maybe if he breaks out again I can come too - the grass does look tasty on the other side of the fence……..

Neighbours, everybody needs good...

I’ve got a new neighbour in the stables; – he’s in the stable next door and although I’ve only seen his head, I can tell that he’s a lot bigger than me!


He’s called Brin and is currently on a month’s trial at the Calvert Trust Exmoor stables. 

Bryn in training

Brin’s only a bit older than I am & I’ve heard he’s very playful, just like me!    Have yet to meet him, but looking forward to saying hi & finding out more about this big guy – will keep you posted of course!

Pilgrim's Beauty Sleep

Had a great weekend; spent the time eating, rolling around in the field &chilling with my friends.  Now it’s back to work and a chance to show another group of guests my famous agility skills.  I think I’d get bored in the field all day every day so it’s good to come in to the stables after a few days off.  I also like to catch a few zzzz’s when it’s quiet and my stable is the best place for me to catch up on my beauty sleep.

Back to driving; YAY!

Stop press….. I did some driving today!!!!  It was great; we did loads of different things like bending cones & changes of direction. Heard the lady who drove me say how good I was and how much I have improved – cool!  What else would you expect from yours truly?

Busy busy...

Had a busy week, I've done a bit of everything; agility, showing the guests where to find the sweetest grass for a ‘salad’ and being a perfect gentleman. The weather has been varied, so a lot of my work has been in the yard so we stayed dry.  This suits me as my summer coat doesn’t keep the rain out quite so well.


The only thing I’ve not done is any driving. :-(

I miss my carriage

Because I keep losing my shoes I’ve not been in my carriage for a few weeks and I miss it. Hopefully now my shoes are ok I will get back to being driven; I was getting really good at it and I don’t want to get out of practice!