Well we survived Big Bertha’s backend this week – actually I think we got off pretty lightly compared to many places. The horses all had a day in on Sunday which they were pretty relieved about, as the rain was horizontal! The team were relieved that it was Sunday and not a riding out day!
We did have some visitors on Sunday morning though – brave souls, in the form of Bryan Daniels and friends who came initially to see Garrahalish, In the process of seeing Gary they spotted his next door neighbour Dontminddboys, and it was love at first sight! (Good taste!) There are still a couple of shares left in him, and Fiona Daniels quickly snapped one up. Delighted to welcome her to the team and a good choice on her part! Only two left now so be quick if you would like a share!
Racing at Windsor last night, a huge thunder storm just before we pulled out – the ground looked like proper jumping ground and poor Windy Miller got a bit lost in it all! Very impressed with William Carson, who unlike many of the ‘vertically’ challenged had plenty of time to chat, and offer some decent feedback.
Off to Newmarket this weekend with Harriet Russell the daughter of some old friends and also a veterinary nurse at Three Counties Vets, who is riding in a charity race that is being run in aid of Racing Welfare. John & Lindsey Clemmow have very kindly agreed to let Harriet ride The Absent Mare. She has so far raised over £2.5k for the charity which is an amazing effort. If you would like to add to Harriet’s sponsorship please go to:
http://www.justgiving.com/owner-email/pleasesponsor/Harriet-Russell
Harriet has been riding out regularly to get in training for the race, and we wish her all the best for the race and hope she enjoys the experience – and most importantly –wins!
Many Thanks to the Clemmows for their support and generosity in letting Harriet ride TAM. Report on the race next time!
Harriet back from her Irish adventure this week, very pleased to have her home for a couple of months before she goes off to the Royal Agricultural Uni at Cirencester in October.
We are back to a normal routine now, which is actually quite a relief. The horse flies have disappeared back to wherever it is they come from for another year – just hope they don’t find their way back next year!
The jumping break over today, at least the ground will have eased after all the rain! Not many runners for us over the next few weeks – the ones that have been going through te summer now having a short break and the main gang not ready yet!
A date for the diary is September 14th when we are having our Open Day. Open to all in the morning – do come and see the horses and meet the team.