Tag Archives: horses

The satisfaction of a cloppity clop

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Gary

Having finished our tasks for the day, Mirinda and I took the girls for a jaunt across the fields and sandy tracks of Farnham Heath this prevening and it looked gorgeous. A few other people had decided to do the … Continue reading →

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Freya hates stubble

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Gary

Yes, I’m afraid the above is true. Freya hates stubble. Not the stuff on my face, you understand. Oh no. In fact, that’s something she shares with Emma. They both like rubbing their faces against my stubble. No, the one … Continue reading →

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You’re a cheater!

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Gary

Today was Surrey County Show day. Always a great day out for all the family. I’m certain Emma would agree though poor Day-z wasn’t that keen on the almost constant avoidance of human feet. Actually, Emma was universally admired, patted, … Continue reading →

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Bikes and horses

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Gary

What a glorious day. No hint of rain, frost everywhere and a delicious drop in temperature. Bliss. Mirinda had guitar this morning but, as soon as she’d returned, we packed the poodles into Sidney and took off for Hankley while … Continue reading →

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The Cult of Sisi

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Gary

Apparently, she wasn’t very nice, hated being royalty and generally vanished for years at a time, missing out on seeing her children grow up. However, once assassinated, the beautiful Elizabeth, Empress of Austria, Queen of Hungary, became a cult figure, … Continue reading →

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Rural pursuits

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Gary

It’s very important, when entering ploughing matches, to keep your line straight and your furrow even. If you don’t, you’ll never win the competition. While this might be easy in a tractor (and I’m not saying it is) when it’s … Continue reading →

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Livestock heaven

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Gary

Today we went to the Surrey County Show. We managed to leave the house quite early, in order to miss the crowds. We last went in 2010 (we were in Italy last year) and I ran with the pigs. This … Continue reading →

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The long walk…again

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Gary

Last May (the 18th to be precise) I took the bus out to Frensham kennels to collect the dogs and then made the long walk home. Well, I did it again today. While the day started grey, I had been … Continue reading →

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Pork Chop & Bacon

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Gary

It was running through my mind as I chased them. Those little oinkers. All I could see bobbing in front of me. Pork chop and bacon. Today was the big day for all of Surrey. The County show. Bank holiday … Continue reading →

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