Archive for June, 2010

Back in the saddle, yipeee!

Posted on June 23rd, 2010

So after 16 days ‘off games’ Soap can be ridden again. His stitches came out today and the wound is looking really good, it has healed nice and neatly and hopefully shouldn’t leave too much of a scar. Whilst he couldn’t be ridden I spent my time running, tidying, cleaning, and cycling and it’s [...]

Always look your gift horse in the mouth!

Posted on June 17th, 2010

Well they say things happen in 3’s and that’s definitely the case here at GHE towers! Soap was on day 3 of his r and r as a result of his DIY face lift when Jack also managed to injure himself! Somehow Jack has cut the inside of his off hind, requiring 7 staples and a few [...]

Oh dear – Call the vet!

Posted on June 6th, 2010

Well today Soap and I were entered for Ascott-Under-Wychwood BE90 in the retrained racehorse section and I was really excited about competing against other ex-racers, but sadly this happened…

Poor little Soap had somehow this morning sliced into his jaw whilst turned out in the field. I have walked every fence line and [...]