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A trip down 31things memory lane

In 2011, I first decided to set myself the challenge of a number of goals to achieve for the year. I thought it might me interesting to look back and see how many of them I actually achieved in the intervening years. I've crossed out the ones I have managed to complete. 1. Pass CBT so I can ride my awesome bike 2. Have driving lessons & pass test 3. Start riding Amber  4. Have a go at horse agility with Amber 5. Start working Blossom and back in early Summer 6. Take both to one horse show 7. Start agility and/ or training classes with Blue 8. Decorate house 9. Do maths course either GCSE or similar 10. Learn to speak, read and write Spanish. At least speak it. 11.  Dig out the drums and learn to play them, not just use them for stress therapy! 12.  Set up online blog/ website/ flickr/ photobucket accounts and keep up to date. 13. Get my Tattoo 14. Improve my self confidence and self esteem 15. Start some voluntary work 16...

Audioslave - Audioslave

Considering how much I like Cochise and Gasoline, this is the first time I've listened to the whole album. Definitely not the last though! from Facebook http://ift.tt/1She97l via IFTTT

Hack with Amber

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Rode 2.92 miles in 45.14 minutes. Fab hack on Amber with Blue. Couple of spooks but more forward today. Had a couple of canters and did some trotting. from Facebook http://ift.tt/1lNoqLD via IFTTT

Hack with Matti

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Rode 1.76 miles in 25:17 minutes. Matti was a bit more joggy today, but eventually got him to settle. Just did walk and trot.

Between the ears

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The Crooked Billet

Seeing as we haven't been here for a while, thought it was time to drop in and grab a bite to eat. by Hazel Watts January 23, 2016 at 07:09PM from Facebook via IFTTT from Facebook via IFTTT

Matti

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Excited Matti ears!

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Hack with Matti

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Rode 2.61 miles in 37:39 minutes. Also took Matti out on the same route. He had a bit of a jog here and there, but was good. Had a nice couple of canters and bits of trotting.I even felt brave enough to ask him to jump a little log on the side ofthe track 😱😄 from Solstice Dressage http://ift.tt/1dZceUn via IFTTT

Amber

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Posing Amber

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Hack with Amber

Rode 2.48 miles in 39:49 minutes. Hacked madam first today. She was a bit reluctant/ unsettled at first, but got better as we went on. Towards the end she was marching along on the buckle. Even felt brave and asked for a couple of canters and she was happy to do so. from Solstice Dressage http://ift.tt/1dZceUn via IFTTT

Two year car owniversary!

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Two years and one day with my car. And little car is still going strong - but like everything in my life it has its quirks ;) via Facebook http://ift.tt/1SAezHg

Hack with Matti

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Rode 2.48 miles in 39:21 minutes. Lovely hack on Matti. Walk and trot only today. from Facebook http://ift.tt/1KsvQdS via IFTTT

Blue

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Blue

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Henley

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Amber

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Matti

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Henley and Matti

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Took Blue for a ball chase around the local dog park

He certainly enjoyed himself and run a few miles I imagine! by Hazel Watts January 19, 2016 at 09:13PM from Facebook via IFTTT from Facebook via IFTTT

Cosy ponies

As it was so cold, I changed the horses into warmer rugs. They seemed to appreciate it. by Hazel Watts January 19, 2016 at 09:11PM from Facebook via IFTTT from Facebook via IFTTT

Morning

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Beautiful although cold (-4*C) morning at the yard today

Beautiful although cold (-4*C) morning at the yard today by Hazel Watts January 19, 2016 at 09:10PM from Facebook via IFTTT from Facebook via IFTTT

Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey passed away

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Matti

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Trio

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Tilly

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Echo

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Polo

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Enjoying this view again. My beautiful girl

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My handsome boy

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Pretty Lady Henley

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Matti

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Henley

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Henley

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Amber

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Matti

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Amber

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Timehop

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At the yard

Hacked Amber and Matti today. Amber was a little reluctant to trot, she attempted to plant, then did some sideways moves and a threat to go up. Rather than go into panic mode I thought about why she was reacting - could she be sore, stiff or cold. I needed to get her to trot to work out what was wrong, so gently persisted. Eventually she did trot and was fine, so we did lots of transitions and she was happier to go forward. Matti was good, did more schooling with him today. He remained calm and settled and didn't get joggy or attempt to take off. I also did some more work with Henley. She really is not happy with me getting on the mounting block at them moment, but there was still improvement by the end of the session. So overall am very happy with the ponies :) from Solstice Dressage http://ift.tt/1dZceUn via IFTTT
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Trio

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