Les deux boulangers

Mum wanted to go shopping today :-( not my favourite pastime (unless it's for something horsey!) so we rode out early, Corky still acting up, she's a funny old mare, just taking the mickey out of her dad, I think! Having led her past the frightening whatever it was, Jim remounted and we continued on our short hack. Anky felt ok, fairly relaxed and willing. I've spoken to an equine vet in the UK who's been helping me with Anky, providing advice and information and we've got a feeding and supplement regime sorted out for the next few months.We're going to give her a course of oral aloe vera gel which should help heal any damage to her intestines, and follow on from the gastrogard with a product called Neigh-Lox which will buffer any excess acid and also protect the stomach lining in order for it to continue to heal and then remain healthy.

Worked with Remy in the school, he learns quickly, but he is so big and must learn to keep out of my space in the in-hand work. He's a joy though.

We got a nice surprise on our return from shopping, the men had decided to bake ( I know, bizarre) and the kitchen was filled with the lovely smell of lemon sponge and oaty biscuits! Yummy.