Hoping your own health is ok Mrs J. We are all getting a wee bit concerned for you.
We know you will have acted in the best interests of the animals, whatever the outcome.
Have you actually applied for any of the ones that say no novices? You sound as if you have enough experience to be a competent sharer. The fact that you have been helping on a yard with the yard duties, feeding etc would be a big plus as far as I'm concerned. That's equally as important as your...
It's funny how some human names sound ok - like Jack or Bob, yet others like Gary or Alan sound a bit strange. We have a Colin at the yard. He's a big lad, very sweet but a tad accident prone. We also had a Humphrey at one time but he moved elsewhere
I suspect they may review the safety guidance for fence judges next year. It did cross my mind when walking round that some of them looked a bit vulnerable sitting in deckchairs close to the ropes. If it had been a wet day they would probably have stayed in their cars which would offer a lot...
That's awful. I hope she makes a good recovery. Hopefully she will be able to claim the event's insurance for any loss of earnings and other expenses while she's incapacitated. Or do volunteers have to sign a disclaimer beforehand. Not something I've ever really thought about. 😕
I agree with everything you have said. Blair was special but I think it had got too big for the location.
Just wanted to add to your comments about fence 7 on the xc. I watched a few go through in the 2* (just after the accident elsewhere). During the hold they were faffing around with the...
I was up yesterday from Glasgow (by public transport!).
So sad to hear the news later about the two horses - condolences to all involved.
Trade stalls were mainly busy when I walked round but it seemed to be the matchy matchy saddle pad ones that were doing most business.
One wee tip for...