Well what a season 2012 was. I have completed 19 One Day Events and One CIC*. It all started well with a bang at the JAS finals. Punch was 10th in the BE90 and 9th in the BE100. Lily was 5th in the BE100. Ozzie flew and was 2nd only on closest to the optimum time in the Novice. Two weeks later and Punch won at Tweseldown. A bit of drama with Lily was overcome for her to win the BE90 at Berkshire College and also win an unaffiliated BE90 at Borde Hill. All the horses finished their seasons with a double clear. The one affiliated event Ozzie did he would have been 2nd but was HC. I feel my highlights of the season are too numerous to mention having never won at BE before! But also completing Aldon 1* with Coco having had him only 4 months! A winter of some bigger show jumping and we will be raring to go next spring.I can't wait! Fingers crossed the weather plays ball and is kind to us and we will be away!
Rain fall can trigger growth akin to a spring flush, especially if temperatures are high. Even whilst true spring may be in the past, the risk for those prone to laminitis will rise.
For the second consecutive Sunday, presenter Adam Henson has discussed the use of sainfoin during Countryfile.
''Feed the mare to feed the foal'' - wise words from many an experienced breeder. With little grass due to the dry weather, grazing can be topped up in the feed bowl.