Horseriding

Today Daddy arrange for us (well, not me exactly) to go horseriding with his friend from work, Caroline! Caroline lives in Frodsham, a village not too far from us in Warrington. She had a lovely big house and 5 acres of land. The weather even held out for us, although it did get a bit windy as the day progressed.

What a funny morning we had!

After a cup of tea, we heading across the road to her stables where she kept her horse Joey. She was a lovely horse, about 11/12 years old.


Caroline was a very good teacher. First off Mummy and Daddy both had a turn walking on Joey. Caroline led Joey to start off with, and then they walked Joey by themselves. She was a very good horse, although Mummy did have a problem getting her to go in a straight line!

After each taking a turn of walking Joey, they then got to trot. This was a little trickier and a little bumpier! Daddy wore some extra padding, which he was glad of! Caroline kept Joey on a rope while they each trotted. Daddy also tried to canter; at one stage Mummy was busy looking after me, and when she looked up she saw Daddy leaning to one side; then he was leaning a bit further to the side, and suddenly he was on all fours on the ground, rolling about in a laughing fit! Once Mummy was sure he was ok, she had a good chuckle too!

Daddy was not hurt, and got back on the horse, so to speak! Although he did not try to canter again! After Daddy's fall, Mummy was too nervous to try the canter, but she did master (somewhat) the trot!

Mummy and Daddy enjoyed their night out last night; Daddy took Mummy to a pub near his work, although he did get a little lost. The longer trip was worth it because the meal was fantastic, and they even treated themselves to 3 courses! Afterwards they went bowling, and Daddy remained the champion ...