THE OFFICE COMPUTER DOWN

The office computer has been away since Monday 8th August being fixed because I added 1GB of memory and now it has issues with the system - or something like that - the blinking thing kept crashing.

The kennels are one tiny step closer to being built. I have 10 tons of type 1 stone sitting in my yard and 26 planks of wood, to to make the base. I did cut the wood to size yesterday - so that is the tiny step! Chris did try to help, but unfortunately his back gave out and that was the end of his contribution. The hole at the moment is like a large swimming pool, which was all too exciting for Imogen - paddle in the pond or in the footings ... decisions, decisions.

I rode Little Maud on Saturday. What would normally be a one hour hack on the horse took us two hours! My legs were very stiff and rather sore when I dismounted. I have to ride the pony with very short stirrup leathers because being 6 feet tall, my heels wouldn't make contact with her sides. On Sunday I did the same circuit on Bombay, but rode out with Jacqui and managed to catch up with all her chat.

The foal was 14 weeks old on Saturday. He is getting bigger and more independent. The battery for the electric fencing has gone flat and whilst it is being recharged, Bazil escapes into the big field and grazes quite happily with Corrie. Ruth seems quite cool with this set up and luckily stays in her fenced off paddock, if she didn't she would be the size of a house, and the foal pops backwards and forwards to visit his Mum for a drink and a cuddle!