Debbie’s Pony Club debut - On a very nice and sunny day, after more riding school training with Debbie and Sundance, a quick lunch with Diana and family at the happy eater but then late back to load Sundance into Fiona’s trailer for Debbie’s first pony club outing, which was a success apart from his difficulty in boxing at the end. A good Parish Council meeting this evening, very supportive of Michael Pope’s re-election campaign.
After the late night I slept well and had a lay in. I had decided to return to the riding school with Debbie to continue the trailer training and this we did – transferring his compliance to Fiona’s trailer after a series of moves. Off to a quick lunch which Diana insisted had to be at the Happy Eater. This made me a bit late to return with Debbie to the stables for the pony club preparation. Sundance loading into Fiona’s trailer without any problem and we drove off to the event. Unfortunately, Debbie had forgotten to bring her hat and whip which led to a last-minute panic at the other end. Luckily we managed to borrow a hat and Debbie was able to enjoy her ride as the most accomplished of the second -most-novice group.
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Then we had trouble leading him back into the trailer we had to use force in the whip which I would have liked to have avoided. He needs more practice having the trailer out in the open. We then had a nice cup of tea and piece of cake in the farmhouse of the hostess and I had some fascinating horsey stories. Home to tend the pony, tea of grilled trout and then along to the Parish Council Meeting in the Village Hall. Quite a good meeting without controversy. The Parish Chairman retired ahead of the annual meeting and wished Michael Pope every success in his County Re-Election attempt. A very nice and sunny day for which it was very nice to be outside.