Category: Blog

Now I am twelve. Things are pretty much the same as they were when I was eleven, except that it is colder out. I am yet to deduce whether it is me or the weather that is responsible with this situation, but I have never been at fault before, so the smart money is on…
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Update from the barn, where the deer and the antelope roam. How has the dove become a symbol of peace when they are in reality amongst the most annoying of birds? Probably chosen by somebody who never had to live in close contact with doves. Or maybe had peacocks nearby and decided that anything less…
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In the last month the novelty of staying indoors to help the leg repairs has rather worn off. I did promise everyone that if they let me go out in a field, I would not indulge in any bucking, kicking, larking about or anything that may cause an injury setback. Obviously that promise was not…
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Since announcing my retirement the quest has been on to decide what my next career move should be. In an ideal world it will involve being in a field when it is sunny and in a stable when it is not. Rain is fine, as long as the sun is out at the same time.…
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It seems that since my last blog entry that I have retired from racing. I have no recollection of making that decision, but everyone considers it a fact, which kind of means that it must be one. My leg is a bit sore, so it is not something that I necessarily disapprove of, but I…
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