Sunday 4 May 2008

Haughmond Hill escapade

I had a great day out today. Ashley brought Simba over for a Parelli play day but the weather made it difficult to at my yard so I suggested we went up Haughmond Hill. It's a hill (obviously) mostly covered by forest so the trees would stop the rain from coming through and it's got great bridleways. Benji was very good and make me smile when he loaded because he tried to face sideways as if he were travelling in a lorry and couldn't understand what he was doing wrong! Ahh.
We tacked up on the other side and after a nice friendly game and porcupine game he was calm enough to hop on. He sat quietly for a few mins but then decided to trot off down the carpark which was a little scary, mainly because for a moment I thought he'd "pull a Lily" but I bent him and got him to stop. He's very strong willed that little man!
I appreciate I was probably trying to run before I could walk but I had confidence in Benji that he'd be a good boy and he was great. After the little mishap we went for a good few hours up and around the hill in walk and trot and had an amazing time!!
Phew, I am one shattered lil lady.


Look at that view!! I could see all of Shrewsbury and surrounding areas, it was amazing!

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My name is Lucy Middleton, I'm 17 years old and from the United Kingdom.
I started Parelli in January 2008 and it has been an incredible journey so far.
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    I am owned by this gorgeous piebald cob mare, Lily. She's an interesting character, fun to play with and is a great teacher.

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