The joy of ignorance

I am going away for two weeks tomorrow, which means that Sam has to go onto full livery – sad for me but the grooms at the stables can’t wait for another chance to ride him! Anyway, just thought I would take this opportunity for a little gratuitous babbling about Samuel, you have been warned …

I spent much of yesterday down at the stables (in the shade thankfully given the heat) tarting up Sam and generally giving him a (late) Spring clean – pulling his tail, giving him a bath, etc. He really is the most gentle and loving horse when he is in the stable as opposed to the good impression of a slightly unhinged nutter when we go riding. My new favourite thing that I have learnt is that if I scratch him under his neck (which he loves) he will start to gently nibble me on the top of my head :) I am sure he just thinks I am some useful small (and slightly unattractive) pony that is giving him a groom but it makes me so happy!

That’s it really – a rather pointless post but just had to share what a lovely little monster he is. All these people that go on about only “experts” and “professionals” should take on ex-racehorses obviously sometimes forget the power of just being a gentle rider and making friends with your hoss. I am sure it will take us longer than some expert to reschool him to an eventer but seeing as both of us are very happy (admittedly that is my opinion for Sam!), I don’t see the problem.