Enjoying The Sunshine

'Mr F' and 'I' have been taking it easy over the past weeks. We do go out for walks all over but quite often into the little wooded area which is our 'Gymn'. It is a smallish area with many 'bump's and it is covered in overground tree roots. With it being so warm, its a welcome escape from the horseflies!

On this note: they have this week returned once more, but in even greater numbers than the previous year. And although we swat them in disgust, just have a look at how beautiful they are closeup (macrophotography is another pass time of mine):

A Cleg Fly - just look at those eyes! Magnificent!

We have been out on the odd ride with 'Lillian' and 'Luke' but with 'Tom' having broken his leg, time is becomeing a little precious for the time being. But that matters not because there are many other ways of enjoying the company of the boys. 

I guess i am becoming more and more 'one of them' in their eyes. The grooming ritual still continues and it is a most welcome back massage still. And now with the weather so nice you have to tie me down to keep me indoors unless its work. 

Making the most of the weather, I have my breakfast with the boys in the field in the very early morning and take my salad out to them in the evening. The boys join for part of it, eating grass nearby. Listening to the rhythmic chewing sounds, the bees buzzing and the birdsong, what could be more relaxing and peaceful? Oh yes, and not to forget the calves next door, they always turn up too, as though they are on a timer ...

The other morning I went out to have a cup of tea, it was beautifully warm and I sat down to enjoy the sunshine. Quite often now, the boys come and join. Of course the first to join what the farm cat, followed by 'Mr F' who decided to lay down very close! Sometimes we forget that 48kg and 547kg aren't quite the same ... and 'Luke' too joined us. Accompanied by the birdsong, it was most peaceful.

Since 'Neill' has treated 'Mr F', his body shape is improving again and he has put on a little weight. He is also much less sensitive around his belly and when riding, I can now feel a lovely figure of 8 movement in walk. And of course we have done some more cantering, which is most enjoyable.