Who's the new Guy?

We’ve got a new horse at the stables!

He’s been here a few days now & is keeping a low profile at the moment.   I have found out that his name is Henry; I like that name.

Mind you we all did the same when we first can to the stables at Calvert Trust Exmoor.   Moving to a new stable can be quite scary so the staff let all new horses settle in before they get to meet the rest of the ‘gang’.

Just as Bailey & Brin before, Henry will be on a month’s trial to see if he can become a member of the gang; he might find it’s not the job for him…

...I’ll keep my hooves crossed for him, and hopefully get a photo of him to share with you soon!

Still Longing for the Green Green Grass!

I’m sure I’ve heard folks saying something about it being springtime; it certainly doesn’t feel like it!

To me spring is about warmer days & nights plus my favourite snack (indeed my food of choice) starts to appear as if by magic…

...I’m talking about GRASS of course!   

I mean it’s great that I’m no longer trying to wade through mud but a guy can get a bit too much hay!

I’d rather have the fresh stuff straight off the field!

The Grass is always greener on the other side of the fence!

Driving me crazy...

The Centre has been getting really busy, and we’ve had loads of lovely people coming to the stables.

Hendrix was telling me that he’s been busy with his carriage driving & loving it! He does look very good in the carriage...

...almost as good as me!

Handsome fellow aren't I!

Bailey's been meeting guests

Bailey’s been meeting some of our guests this week – he’s been telling me all about it when I’m trying to eat my hay!

He also said that he’s started doing some training with the staff; I think the plan is that he will help me out by doing some of the agility work.   

I wonder if he will also learn to drive as well? Not sure if he will fit in my carriage though, he's quite a little fella!

Bailey & Me out for a lovely walk!

Longing for the Green Green Grass!

Hi guys it’s your favourite blogger here again, with all the news from the stables here at Calvert Trust Exmoor!

It’s been really cold here but at least it’s not been raining!

The trouble is the grass isn’t growing because it’s so cold; which means we’re all still having haylage in the field rather than being able to pick at the new grass! :-(

I’ve heard talk that it’s going to get warmer…

...but often that means it gets wetter!

Guest Blogger Brin 4: Rugs

Hi there, it’s me, Brin with another instalment of my time here at Calvert Trust Exmoor.

Pilgrim & I were chatting the other day – our stables are next door to each other so we can keep in touch.    We were talking about our rugs & how they keep us nice & warm when he said something like ‘do you remember when you kept breaking you rugs?’ 

Well, I’m not going to point my hoof at anyone in particular…

….but I will simply say that since I’ve been in the field with Duke (& nobody else) my rug has stayed in one piece. In fact there’s hardly a mark on it!

I think it’s enough for me to say that some horses tend to get a little carried away when they are playing!   It’s not my fault that their teeth & hooves are sharper than mine, is it?

Guest Blogger Brin 3: Its all in the eyes

Pilgrim said I could do the blog again, so here I am! (It’s Brin, in case you’ve forgotten!)

I’ve had another good week at the stables, I’ve met lots of different people & worked with them in the school and we’ve been outside.

I’ve heard a few people comment on my eyes; I’m quite unusual as both of my eyes are blue. One of the other horses, Hendrix, has just one blue eye which is more common.  I haven’t said this to him though as he’s one of my best friends; after Pilgrim of course!

Handsome chap aren't I!