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Dear diary

How do I go about divorcing my parents? I want a new set. Ones that give those mints with the holes in them, cuddle me lovingly and DON’T make me have lessons with evil army man.

This week had been fun, mum rode me loads at the weekend which was great although tiring now she has those dratted spaniel stirrups! Then Aunty Vicky looked after us during the week, fed us lots of tea, made us really comfy big beds to sleep in (that’s another thing why can’t mum and Dad make beds like aunty Vicky?) and didn’t make me do any work. Fab! Poof bags and I have been chilling out, eating grass, watching the flirty ladies and generally enjoying life.

Until yesterday. When HE came.

Poof bags went first which was fine by me as I stayed inside and ate hay. 1.5 HOURS later he came back. Exhausted, defeated and drenched – since it wasn’t raining I had to assume it was with sweat – SO not a good look, even on him.

I did try to avoid having to go and be beasted by refusing to open my mouth to put my bridle on but apparently mum has seen that little trick before and before I could clench my molars she’d got that horrible bit of metal in my mouth.

Then it started, the “off the leg”, “correct canter lead”, collected trot, no napping, no slowing down and no catching my breath, session from HELL. He made mum make me jump over this grid thing, which in fairness was quite good fun, then he made us go in the jumping paddock. Mum hates it in there as apparently I am a knat on grass? At least that’s what I think she told him – Timmy who was hanging over the fence and making unhelpful comments, said it sounded more like she said “tw” not “kn” at the front but he’s old and I swear his hearing is going. He also said that when I jump over a fence my bum looks so big it blocks out the sun. He made be old and wise but seriously he makes comments like that again I am so going to bite his mustache.



So we did another looooonnnnggg session in the paddock with him making mum jump – judging from the way she was breathing I don’t think she enjoyed that much but heh this was her stupid idea. THEN, then he made me go all the way up to the big field and made mum walk to catch him up, turn me round trot off 100 m, turn round and catch him back up again. Now I’m sorry but if I walk too quick for him either bring his own horse or don’t bother. Why should I have to keep turning round and doing twice the distance I need to? THEN, then he made mum turn round and go back home the way we had come on our own. By this stage I have to be honest I was that pooped that a small tiger could have jumped out of a bush and I wouldn’t have cared. The man is satan.

Apparently he was very pleased with poof bags and me. Ha! Tell it to two horses who care! Mum and Dad have booked him AGAIN for 2 weeks time. Poof bags and I did bond over the situation though – we are plotting how we get shot of this bloke quick sharp. All this working and being made to do things properly is so not fun.

Anyway I swear I heard mum say she’s taking me out jumping tonight – I seriously hope not. My legs are so tired I can’t do a trotting pole let alone jumps. Where has the easy going, fun loving mum gone? This new mean version I’m going off rapidly.

So a) does anyone know any hitman horses who can bump this bloke off for us for a carrot and a gob full of pasture mix (I’d offer more but I’m wasting away as it is)? And b) how do I divorce my parents – anyone know any solly ickitors (that’s what timmy says we need) who will work for half a haynet and some spat out calm and condition?

Please help, hope is fading and my legs can’t deal with much more of this………..
 
Lol! Poor, Poor Hovis! But , in reply to your questions.

You're not brave enough to finish Satan yourself?
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Hi Hovis,

Tegan here, i simply had to reply as i feel your pain! Toffs and I (thats my older Thinner and generally more elegant sister, B***h) have been having the same problem. Up until lately we have been having a fab time- as much grass as we like, regular grooming and pampering sessions lovely thick beds which Mum takes ages getting just so, (i know how much she likes doing this so i have a party in my stable every night so that she can do it again!)

And then i had my third birthday!!! All of a sudden things started to change Mum started getting all excited and started making me go round in circles and walk in front of her instead of next to her and then horror of horrors she made me walk AND TROT with her on my back! Toffs thought this was very funny until Mum had the ok from the vet and she could no longer lie about her "bad Back" (she's been on the sick for months) so now she has to go round in circles and carry Mummy around he he he he he.

I'm laughing but i hear from Ellie my mate next door that it's only going to get worse!

We must take a stand, which union do i join??????
 
Poor Darling Hovis

You need my daddy - he never makes me do much and I am his little princess.
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However, a couple of weeks ago he had a lesson with this woman who is something called a natural horsemanship instructor - natural my bum - she had him making me do backing up round poles and learning to have respect for him.

Of course I respect him - as long as he has my dinner ready, feeds me minty cubes and scratches my itchy ears, then I will do anything for him but backup when he wants me to without even a hint of a mint - mmmm think you and me need to get together to discuss hiring a hit man.
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Anyway on Sunday I am going to my first show - I have a beautiful white halter to wear and some lovely ribbons so I will look like a proper clydesdale (or so mum says). Apparently she is also going to ride me if I am good in the novice class as she does not trust me to canter over the others on a go round - can't think why not - I have a lovely canter but folks do need to keep out of the way as I won't go round them.

Hope your legs feel better soon and tell the old git that a clydesdale bum is a thing of beauty and power and substance - we are made that way - perfect!

Your loving

Farra Clydesdale xxxx
 
Poor poor Hovis! I don't personally know any hit ponies, although there's this one black pony that lives at the square place with the roof on, he's so mean, I'm sure he'd kick the block off his own grandma if you paid him enough of the minty things with holes in. I'd ask him for you, except I can't get near him without him lunging at me with teeth bared!
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I think, about your jumping issue tonight, that what you need to do is spook sideways a lot, every time you get near one of those stripy things. It worked a treat for me!

Carrots,
the Spooky Pony
 
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Sounds like a good plan, accidently bashing them against the arena fence or jump wing works quite well, often creates a squeaking sound from mum to.
Yours
The Spaniard
 
Dear Hovis, My mummy says you can run away to live with us if you want too buz you'd have to share my stable with me, and as of yesterday i have this funny looking red and white stuff to sleep on, she said its called shreddies car doors or something, its very scary nd i dont want to put my feet in it, i'll come and see off your army man if you can make money grow on trees so my mummy puts me back on the nice smelling wood stuff i had before
Cheers Buzz..
 
Dear Hovis,
If you think your mum and dad are nasty you should meet mine. She has teamed up with a nasty torturer who makes me trot in circles for ages when it obvious my foot is hurting me - that's why I'm limping stupid! Then he picks it up and twists it about and put these nasty metal things on it that pinch me.

I'm not weak though, so I pretend he's not hurting me! He must like me as next week mummy is taking me to his house to take photos of me. I'm glad she's coming as otherwise I'd be worried that he'd take advantage of me! Maybe you could pretend your foot is hurting you to get out of working, but then the torturer man might visit you as well.

love and hugs
Archie
 
Dear Hovis. Mite I suggest you join a Union. When your beastly mother wants you to do circles and stuff, say its not in your job description and its against all health and safety rules and regulations and if she continues to try and make you do lessons with army man, call the police and sue for assault. This guy shouldnt be allowed to cause you pain! When horses were first on this earth, all they did was eat, sleep, s**t and s**g. How dare they ask you to do anything else. What the hell is the point of going round and round in bl**dy circles. Paahh!!!!
 
Hovis!!!! I've just had a brainwave!!. Next time "HE" comes, just lie down and play dead, theres no way on earth they will be able to lift your head to put your bridle on or move you an inch! Try it and let me know how you get on!
 
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