having a great lead horse is so important in training others. I
appreciate everyone who has taken the time to help me. Quince did not
leave the farm environment till she was 9 and then spent two years in a
quiet out of town place though she did get used to cars and bikes
there. for the last six months she has had to get used to going past
houses and people, and all the mad things they do. scaffolding to re
-roof, cutting grass and hedges, washing cars, putting up new fences
and just as she gets used to that they paint it a different colour. a
childrens play park and the children who run screaming to see a horse.
.... just beyond the houses we have lovely off road paths to wander,
only a few miles but I love it.
on the subject of houses... I am still camping in my daughters spare
room. I sorted through some boxes this week that have been packed in a
hurry in various places over the years. there was a few surprises in
there. I got from six boxes down to four, a bag of stuff for the
charity shop and some stuff to sell on ebay. and a few good finds to
use, some t-shirts and a waterproof jacket. I need those.
I'm not feeling too great today. I came home from work early last night
not feeling well. either sun-stroke , food poisoning or a combination
of them both. I left Quince to cool down before getting a feed..
myself? I was rushed into the farmhouse and given a wonderful lunch
containing a lot of mayonnaise , eggs, cream , fruit.... I usually
don't eat that much during the day particularly before going to work as
I have heavy duties to do.
and my work has a policy that if you have been ill you cannot have an
extra shift. so I am not allowed to work the shift that was an extra
today.. that leaves them short staffed and me short of money.
