Start the year as you mean to go on...

Had a fantastic hack today - went out with S for the first time, and took a different route, turning right once we got onto the common, and then winding up through thick bushes of rhododendrons and back round the edge of the common the other side.  We actually had sunshine for most of the ride and the footing was generally good.  We had a long section of trot and several short canters, and much fun was had by all!

Once back at the yard, I untacked and then M and I went back out on foot this time, giving a lead to a baby Norwegian Fjord who needed some practice encountering other road users.  Norwegian pony was very interested to discover that this was where all the other horses went to when they left the field, and did not object noticeably to cars, bikes, people or dogs.  To be counted a success therefore!

I've got a lesson next weekend, which I'm really looking forward to...  I think M enjoyed it last time too, which is good!

Right, onwards and upwards...  Words to make.

And done...

500 words today in two blocks. 

I might try to see whether I can squeeze out another before I go to sleep tonight, but then again I might give myself the night off!

Note to Self:  When the words are refusing to come, it is - yet again - because you are insisting on them being the RIGHT words.  Stoppit.  Allow them to be the wrong words and a) the words come and b) they are usually more right than when you are checking their credentials at the door like an overzealous bouncer...

OK.  Supper.