Wild horses, couldn't drag me away (The Rolling Stones)

Wie geht's?

Jacky tried to interest each of our four successive children in horses. There were ponies and lessons until each one decided there were other leisure pursuits more suited to their needs. Jade was the closest Jacky got to a riding partner.

Jacky has learned some valuable lessons over the years. So, she's getting in super early with Asher!!

Asher is a natural! A great photo to remind him of when he's riding for Nu Zild in the Olympic games!

Love and peace - G-dad

Just sing a song and bring the sunny weather, happy trails to you, 'till we meet again (Dale Evans)

Another Queen's Birthday weekend has just passed us by - a big happy birthday Liz!

We had great weather and a visit from Adam and Ashley to further brighten up the occasion.

Adam (a.k.a. Bambino) and Ashley are off to Japan in August so it was great to spend some time with them both. Luckily they are only an hour away from each other in cities close to Kobe and Osaka.

While they were here they bravely went for a ride in the bull arena with SWMBO; not on bulls but on Meg. Ashley had never been on a horse and did well to stay on Meg who is so round that the saddle slips under her if the rider isn't careful. Adam has been on a horse before - when he was about 7 or 8.

SWMBO tried gamely to interest all of the chuldrun in horse riding and so they all had lessons at various times when they were nippers. Only DLG (a.k.a. Jade) managed to stick though.

Anyway - it was a beautiful start of winter on Saturday down at our place so we all headed to the bull arena on our neighbour's property for a ride.

The neighbour's bull arena, our place is on the hill, top left.

Ashley bonds with Meg



It was thirsty work for Waffles



Love and peace - Wozza