Well we have news on the horsebox – we have sourced an engine! Yipee! It has arrived at my garage and they are doing the necessary bits to get the old boy back on the road! I can’t lie – I will be so happy when I get it back (despite the £’s it is costing!) as I’m desperate to get us back out again.
The show opened its doors once again to horsey folk around the UK eager to grab a bargain and Equesure was prepared! After the success of last year's event, the team headed up by Rosie this year, packed up the van and was on the road to setup.
So the horsebox is still not very happy at the moment, it’s been assessed several times and lots of tests done to see if repairs can be made….but ultimately it is not good news the old boy needs a lot of work☹.
It is hard for me to believe that a full year has now passed since Andrew and Hannah Britland of Melland Shetlands delivered Diva to me.
Local horse and pony rug company, Ruggles, put a shout-out on Facebook recently for a horse that takes a 6’6” rug and has a bigger, broader frame. Mabel fitted the bill and so I contacted Ruggles, who do a range of rugs for heavy horses from size 6’9” to 7’6”.
It goes without saying that you want your horse to live a long and prosperous life – a balanced diet is the biggest contributing factor to this.
You’re right to think that your horse might need a few more provisions made in the winter, when the weather is cold, the field bare and illness more common.
It’s the little things that sometimes make us so happy! I feel very triumphant this week as I’ve managed to get Autumn to wear a rug for a full 6 days without silly behaviour in the field! Sounds so minimal but I’ve been worried about her getting cold and wet, but I’m pleased to say she has finally realised it helps her! Hurrah!
I could not be more excited - the new horse Beanie jumps! He is brave, he is coordinated, he is balanced and he seems to really enjoy it!