The last couple of days have been a bit of a whirlwind and I have been far too busy to turn my hoof to being a blogger but Sian stood me in my stable today and told me it was about time for me to start thinking about writing a post and that we've had a lot of fun today so maybe I could write about that. I hope she's transcribed it OK as she is a little bit ditzy sometimes - today she has lost 3 pairs of gloves! See what I mean...
In my first couple of days at Sparrow Park, I think I've managed to make a good impression as my equine friends seem to be pretty keen on me (Syd ran over to meet me at the gate this morning) and my human friends are doing lots of smoochy noises at me (I think that's good?). Sian has been hanging around for most of the day again, wanting to come over and interrupt my eating to make more smooch noises and give my nose a rub. I entertain her sometimes but it grows tiresome when I'm very busy trying to eat. Various other visitors have also been graced by my presence today; Auntie Lynne, Damien and Sian's sister, Laura. Pardon my saying so, but they are all a bit fussy, particularly when I'm most busy trying to eat my hay net on an evening and keep being disturbed by my new human friends blowing kisses at me over the stable door. I do like to offer them some tokens such as moving towards the stable door and sticking my head over to say hello for a second or so. However, one cannot leave one's hay net unattended for too longer period for fear it may grow legs and wander off...
This morning, it seemed that Sian wanted to tell me that I was 'a good boy' as she kept telling me over and over and also she told everyone else that came anywhere near to me whether they wanted to know or not (how embarrassing). She was here at the crack of dawn, as I expected since she kept hanging around until I had to give her a subtle hint and ignore her last time. I stuck my head out of the stable door and there she came round the corner. As soon as she arrived, she was off. She picked my feet, gave me a brush and then she was off to get my tack. Apparently I must have stood like a good boy for her to put it on because she told me about a million times that I was. After that, she brought me outside to the courtyard area where she almost immediately slipped off the mounting block (I don't think she's got the hang of rain making things slippy just yet!). Anyway, I stood like a good boy and it wasn't long until she was on and worrying about her stirrups (as always) when she gets them right, I suggest she superglues them into place and stops making me stand still so she can faff around with them. It's a good job I'm such a good boy - maybe that's why she told me a hundred times.
She's decided to dress me in blue today - what do you think?
My new mate Rocky came out with us too. He gave me a guided tour of the estates near the farm. He seems pretty nice but he walks like a train. Sian kept having to ask him to slow down because we don't march quite as fast as him. Rocky seemed to be having a really good time showing me about so that put me at ease and I wandered along behind him, occasionally having a look into people's gardens and peering into the odd drain or two. When we set off it was pretty quiet but we were out a little while and in the end, there were a couple of cars to pass. Probably this is when Sian said 'good boy' the most and Rocky's mum, Debbie, said she was dead impressed with my behaviour.
Me and my pal Rocky
Pretty sure I did a good job of looking after Sian - she seems to be smiling!
Anyhow, I spent the rest of the day in the field with my friends until it was time for Syd and I to come in. Then, Damien stood and gave me a good brush whilst I chowed down on a net. They went off to tidy the tack room for a bit so I could still hear them talking but I got some time on my own before they left. I think I heard Sian saying she wanted to make sure I was happy and settled before she left. I think she might have forgotten that I'm a happy and settled sort of chap! I'm pretty sure he wasn't supposed to, but Damien kept coming back for a bonus fuss and a chat. He seems alright for a French bloke I suppose. He did ask me if he could have Sian back at some point - I wonder what he means?
Anyhow, I shall bid you farewell for now. I need to get my beauty sleep as I've had a busy day and Sian will be back up for another ride tomorrow morning. I'll be back soon with another adventure!
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