RAIN!

[SKW]

At last it's here!!! My 2 greys both resemble hippos so they clearly had a good time in it last night. Bringing them in this morning was like flying 2 kites. I wonder whether the rain has turned the grass to rocket fuel?! haha. Anyone else enjoying the cooler weather? I actually needed a duvet last night in bed!!

 

[Shooting Star]

I’m loving it, we finally had some heavy downpours on Friday afternoon and now having a wet & windy Sunday where the rain is gentle but steady so hopefully soaking in to soften the ground and give the grass a boost.

Will be riding later once the roads reopen from the Ride London cycle event and I can actually get to the yard, might even be able to find a short stretch of ground that is good enough to have a canter on!

 

[WandaMare]

I am loving it too. Been outside all morning catching up on things I couldn't face doing in the heat. It feels so much fresher and much nicer for all the animals. We've had some heavy downpours overnight here and this morning, big relief.

 

[Chinchilla]

We've so far had rain, and hail, and wind, and thunder.
This weather is very indecisive!
But it's a full 13 C cooler than it was on Friday, which is so nice.

I hope it remembers how to be sunny now. Don't want rain until October.

 

[SEL]

33 degrees on Friday to 15 degrees today - yay!! Much more like the great British Summer that I know.

Knew I should have re-proofed my waterproof trousers though....

 

[Fiona]

It hasn't stopped here all weekend..... I would like to ride at some stage.

Obviously glad to see it though.

Fiona

 

[AdorableAlice]

The dust has settled in Worcestershire and more rain is expected. So much cooler and pleasant The horses are so fresh and naughty. Alice needed a neck strap on her this morning.

Plus the bliss of being able to sleep in until 8 knowing they would not be desperate to get into their boxes this morning. The heat is returning according to met office though.

 

[splashgirl45]

at last we have had rain and the ground isnt quite so rock hard. i even had a canter ,actually more like a gallop, as my mare was very excited to go out of trot after so long....took me a long time to pull up as well....was lovely to ride in the cooler air even though it was raining....but i would still like some sunshine as well...

 

[LMSmith]

We certainly needed this rain I must say.

Put my two boys out for an hour this morning and one has come in with a cut on his leg due to them all running round like idiots! I think maybe the grass has turned to rocket fuel and the wind wasnt helpful when trying to calmly bring in haha!

Also had to get on the internet when I got home and order some turnout rugs for my new lad as only had him 6 weeks so havnt had a need for a waterproof rug until now! Fingers crossed they turn up sharpish!

 

[Denbob]

I've actually been able to function today's it's been amazing! First day at home and not working/travelling in nearly 3 weeks so duvet day with a good book and rain on the windows - bliss!

D has had to stay in as even yesterday with the threat of rain he was a bit bouncy and had to be brought in early - after 6 weeks of box rest can't have him doing himself any damage by tarting around during his few hours of freedom. Anticipating airs above ground tomorrow.

 

[Quigleyandme]

Loving the cool, life bringing rain in parched, sun burnt Devon.

 

[Berpisc]

Yep, having seen thunderstorms dump their rain on Doncaster but miss us on Friday, we have had rain and cooler weather today.
Had to dig a rug out for my recovering grass sickness beastie (she wont eat hay or drink from a bucket in the stable otherwise it would have been a day to stay in her stable) but she was glad of the cooler weather and actually had a little canter down to the other horses.

 

[Bertolie]

It is currently chucking it down again here and pretty windy. First lot of rain hit us last night and it has been on and off all day. I am certainly enjoying the cooler temperatures although it was 21 degrees at 5 o'clock tonight and still a little bit humid.

 

[DiNozzo]

Our grass is so green you can almost see it growing! Beautiful growing food conditions- lots of rain and then hot and sunny and repeat!

 

[case895]

There is still only a trickle in the field drains, so it still had not percolated through the topsoil.

 

[Dave's Mam]

Loving it! Actually been able to get some sleep.
I lunged Dave before moving today & it was like flying a kite! Really going to sleep well tonight, shattered after moving day & it's nice & cool. My duvet is calling!