One year ago

One year ago today my baby arrived. He was much wanted and searched for.

I want to say the last year has been a bed of roses but it hasn't been plain sailing. There have been many lows but also many amazing highs.

He is always there with his ears pricked and head hanging out. He greets me with a deep whinny every time he sees me. His big brown eyes are filled with love.

He would mug me for a carrot, loves to get out and roll and get as dirty as possible, he tries to use me as a scratching post on a daily basis and loves getting his white star rubbed.

For all the challenges he presents I adore him beyond belief. He's my best mate, listens to all my problems and so I'm glad I named "The Accountant" -Buddy, causes that's what he is.

Getting Back on the Horse

Yesterday was a big day, as I got back in the saddle. Three and a half weeks ago I fell of a horse (not my own little baby) and broke a rib. I was one of the most painful things I have ever experienced but it also meant that I couldn't ride buddy. Yesterday I decided to give it a go.

It was fine, he was a gent and looked after me well. I won't say it was pain free but it was ok.My husband has been a star throughout this whole thing, and the photographer. He's not really a horse person, but he has picked up the slack and done all the heavy lifting. I am far from better, still a few painful weeks ahead, but at least I feel better inside my head. I was just happy to be back up in the saddle, three weeks ahead of schedule. Now I just need to take it slowly and not over do it :0)