I write this blog with only 4 days before we leave for France and the World Equestrian Games! The past month has been a flurry of forms and more forms … tinged with a certain amount of frustration at spending so much time on admin and not being able to concentrate on my riding - but now it seems like we have turned a corner - stabling. arrival details, ferry booking, hotel booking, grooms accommodation, accreditation,photos, catering packs, music editing, courtesy car booking, export papers, health certificate… not to mention definite entries - just a few of the details to be dealt with and part of the reason my head has been in a spin the past few weeks but now its all done! I hope!!
All that is manageable at the end of the day because the most important thing is that Rhapsody is fit and well!! Rhaps is now in Kent with trainer Andrew J Murphy for the final week's training. This whole journey has once again been as a result of a huge amount of support from friends and supporters as well as Simple System Horse Feeds - without whom I could not be even contemplating the next 2 weeks! Although I know most people in the UK will be cheering on team GB - I hope you will spare a cheer for the rider from the USVI!
Next Tuesday I will be trotting into the arena in Caen for my first test of the World Equestrian Games - on my birthday - wish me luck! x
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.