I awoke to bright sunshine this morning and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to ride. Jim said that he would ride Corky, so we groomed, tacked, booted up and set off.
Anky was very forward and although alert she was quite relaxed and for the first time ever she left Corky behind. We went around the small fishing lake and headed back towards home past the stone cutting hut. At this point it's left turn for home and right turn to extend the ride. Anky was on the buckle and I presumed she would turn left towards home, but she turned right (hmmmm) and continued to walk on down the lane. It was quite funny as Corky predictably tried to turn left, she looked very miffed when she had to turn right and you could almost hear her tutting! I don't know why Anky decided not to turn left (she knows the direction for home) but I was really pleased and we continued on for another 10 minutes before heading back.
We were out for about 45 minutes and they seemed fine with their boots.
I've just had a little chat on facebook with my nephew Thomas. He's been a big part of my life since he was born, but now that we've moved to France, of course, I don't get to see him as often as I'd like. He was just a boy when we left the UK -it's his birthday soon and he'll be 15, and he's growing up so fast. I really miss him.

3 comments:
I would say that the sun shines brightly on Anky and you :-)
Warms my heart.
How come that you (and Trudi) ended up in France by the way?
Sounds as if there is a bunch of UK emigrates.
Is it a Peter Mayle-effect, or is it easier to find jobs in France?
YAY! Anky clearly getting her confidence, excellent news!
Hehe, no, it's very difficult to find a job in France!! We came here to retire surrounded by beautiful countryside and we're very lucky to have made some very good friends.
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