Saturday fun....(go fast pics added)

[domane]

Newly-refurbished Betty trailer brought Gracie and Albi home again for Sunday gallopy fun. Poor G gives it her all but just didn't have the nippy speed that Albi does. Jill and I had SUCH fun. The ponies were so good, loaded and travelled well and then stood calmly munching hay whilst Jill and I faffed about before we tacked up...





We had a 3 minute downpour sooo nipped round to stand under the arch so then it was a lovely opportunity to mount up and have a photo outside the terrible staff accommodation that Dom and I have to live in....


Unfortunately, for the time being the pics stop there because all the action shots were taken on Dom's camera and need to be converted from RAW so you will all have to wait for part two.....

 

[Bodshi]

What lovely photos Betty is looking good too! Don't Albi and Gracie make a lovely pair?

I do feel sorry for you, having to live in that awful accommodation ... not!

 

[newforest]

Yes that accommodation is awful. I would complain.
We didn't get any showers but I was ready for them which scared it off.

 

[Trewsers]

Bah yes rubbish living!! Hahahaaa. Super pics, look forward to seeing more.

 

[domane]

Here's a few....

First canter was a bit sedate as they got their bearings....



Then they got a bit braver (our hilarious toes!!)



Then they really got into it...







As said before, she may have longer legs but Gracie is no match for Albi's speed...or endurance for that matter. Mind you, he was dripping in sweat and she was only damp under her girth and saddle.

 

[Bodshi]

They're great pics - looks like you had a blast - literally!

PS, I have matching toes

 

[newforest]

According to that book I am reading the toes are meant to point outwards.

Nice and flat. No field like that around here.

 

[domane]

Nice and flat. No field like that around here.

You can see the gradient of it here. We just picked the right spots

 

[MrA]

Brilliant pictures looks like you are all having so much fun!

 

[Jane&Ziggy]

Oh what a blast! I am well jell!

 

[joellie]

Oh what a blast! I am well jell!

Me too

 

[domane]

Here's a short vid of Albi leaving us in his wake!! I'm sure Gracie's feather slows her down

 

[Jane&Ziggy]

Jees Ziggy would explode if someone overtook him!

*pop*

*whitefluff*

 

[tiamaria lady]

Oh Domane that makes me jealous. Ye look so happy and looks so much fun.

 

[KP nut]

Wonderful!!

 

[newforest]

Jees Ziggy would explode if someone overtook him!

Mine is ok with this as she actually prefers to be second and not up front. [/QUOTE]

 

[Jessey]

What a blast everyone looks like they're enjoying it

 

[Mary Poppins]

Looks like you had a great time. We have similar big fields to ride in but Ben has never galloped. I don't think he has it in him.

 

[domane]

Neither of them really flew on Saturday. G is capable of more but I didn't want to push her. Albi is a little pocket-rocket!!

 

[Kite_Rider]

One word.... waaaaahoooooo